How to Grow a Parent: The pregnancy, birth & postnatal podcast The Mindful Birth Group®

After a short break whilst we were at various Baby Shows, enjoying the Easter holidays and many bank holidays, I’m delighted to be back today and talking to Dr Frankie Harrison about experiencing Neo-natal intensive care with your baby.

Frankie is a clinical psychologist and co-founder of Miracle Moon, an organisation that provides support for the NICU community past, present and future.

Frankie also provides invaluable content to our online Parent Hub so subscribers can access educational and supportive information about NICU should they ever need it.

The topics we cover on this episode include:
Frankie's own experience of NICUHow an expectant parent can prepare for the unexpectedThe realities of the impact needing NICU support can have on your mental health and what support is availableWays in which friends and family can support you - here is the link to the list mentioned: Ways to supportHow to approach this period with siblings - here is the link to the book mentioned: The Invisible String

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Miracle Moon website:
https://www.miraclemoon.co.uk







This show is sponsored by The Mindful Birth Group® who provide award-winning antenatal, hypnobirthing and postnatal courses for expectant parents in-person and on Zoom. The unbiased and informative courses are designed to bring calm and confidence to your experience by making sure that you know your options, what to expect from a birth experience and how to navigate unexpected turns. All whilst sharing practical hypnobirthing/mindfulness tools and techniques to use for pregnancy, birth and beyond.

You can see all of The Mindful Birth Group® courses and resources here:

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Courses and the Parent Hub Professionals:
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This week Emiliana talks to Maria Kyle, an Intervention Development Manager at Dogs Trust.

Many families either already have dogs (or fur babies!) when they’re welcoming a new (human!) baby into their home, or they decide to get them for company when their little one is older. We cover what you need to know to keep everyone safe and happy.

The topics we cover on this episode include:
Preparing for introducing your newborn to your dog during your pregnancyKeeping your dog and toddlers and older children safe and happy around each otherPlaydates with other children who may not be used to dogsThe importance of seeking reputable advice and guidanceYou can find more information on the topics we discussed today here:
Preparing your dog for your new babyIntroducing your new baby to your dogDogs and children living safely togetherFollow Dogs Trust:
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https://www.dogstrust.org.uk/how-we-help/behaviour-support-line

Dogs Trust website:
https://www.dogstrust.org.uk/

Email the team:
dogsandchildren@dogstrust.org.uk


This show is sponsored by The Mindful Birth Group® who provide award-winning antenatal, hypnobirthing and postnatal courses for expectant parents in-person and on Zoom. The unbiased and informative courses are designed to bring calm and confidence to your experience by making sure that you know your options, what to expect from a birth experience and how to navigate unexpected turns. All whilst sharing practical hypnobirthing/mindfulness tools and techniques to use for pregnancy, birth and beyond.

You can see all of The Mindful Birth Group® courses and resources here:

Follow us on Instagram @themindfulbirthgroup

Parents:
Courses and the Parent Hub Professionals:
Train to teach with TMBG (FEDANT accredited course) Healthcare professional training (CPD accredited)

This week Emiliana talks to Kicki Hansard, author and founder of the Birth Bliss Academy and The Doula Directory.

Everyone who takes a Mindful Birth Group® course or subscribes to the Parent Hub gets access to a one hour postnatal doula session on Zoom once their baby is born. We view the recovery period as very much a part of the birth and support shouldn't stop as baby is born.

The topics we cover on this episode include:
What is a postnatal doula, and what can they help a new parent with?How can you find a postnatal doula?What if you can’t afford a postnatal doula?World Doula Week starts next week on 22nd March and so there will be lots of content on social media about doulas so do look out for that to learn more.
You can find more information on the topics we discussed today here:
Learn more about postnatal doula's hereAffording doula support hereFind a doula on The Doula Directory hereKicki's personal website here 

This show is sponsored by The Mindful Birth Group® who provide award-winning antenatal, hypnobirthing and postnatal courses for expectant parents in-person and on Zoom. The unbiased and informative courses are designed to bring calm and confidence to your experience by making sure that you know your options, what to expect from a birth experience and how to navigate unexpected turns. All whilst sharing practical hypnobirthing/mindfulness tools and techniques to use for pregnancy, birth and beyond.

You can see all of The Mindful Birth Group® courses and resources here:

Follow us on Instagram @themindfulbirthgroup

Parents:
Courses and the Parent Hub Professionals:
Train to teach with TMBG (FEDANT accredited course) Healthcare professional training (CPD accredited)

This week Emiliana talks to Jacob Stokoe, a trans dad of two and founder of  Transparent Change CIC. The organisation aims to create trans-inclusive environments through easy-to-access training. 

Jacob facilitates workshops for The Mindful Birth Group antenatal class teachers and  contributes content to the Mindful Birth Parent Hub specifically for trans expectant parents.
If you are a trans person, please be aware that we discuss topics that may be distressing, particularly if you are currently expecting a baby. 

The topics we cover on this episode include:


Jacob's experience of becoming a trans dad and supporting others as a doulaWhy it is critical that professionals who support trans people during the perinatal and postnatal period are educated in inclusivity in order to provide safe care and supportThe growing number of trans parents, and why that number is growingHow perinatal and postnatal professionals can access education in order to support the trans community betterYou can find more information here:
Jacob's website here - sign up to the mailing list to receive updates on the events that Jacob facilitates.Jacob's TikTok @jacobtheseahorse hereThe CQC Maternity Survey 2022 here The LGBT Foundation here This show is sponsored by The Mindful Birth Group® who provide award-winning antenatal, hypnobirthing and postnatal courses for expectant parents in-person and on Zoom. The unbiased and informative courses are designed to bring calm and confidence to your experience by making sure that you know your options, what to expect from a birth experience and how to navigate unexpected turns. All whilst sharing practical hypnobirthing/mindfulness tools and techniques to use for pregnancy, birth and beyond.

You can see all of The Mindful Birth Group® courses and resources here:

Follow us on Instagram @themindfulbirthgroup

Parents:
Courses and the Parent Hub Professionals:
Train to teach with TMBG (FEDANT accredited course) Healthcare professional training (CPD accredited)

For this episode Emiliana talks to Mel Pinet, baby wearing consultant with her London-based business,  Wrap a Hug. 

Mel provides incredibly helpful 'how to' videos on The Mindful Birth Group® online Parent Hub, which is for everyone taking a Mindful Birth course.


The topics we cover on this episode include:


What is baby wearing and why is it important that parents know about itReasons it is beneficial for both parent and babyGetting support to find your perfect sling / carrierFAQ's including when can I carry my baby post-caesarean birth, and can I wear my baby too much?You can find 


Mel's website hereMel's Instagram here

This show is sponsored by The Mindful Birth Group® who provide award-winning antenatal, hypnobirthing and postnatal courses for expectant parents in-person and on Zoom. The unbiased and informative courses are designed to bring calm and confidence to your experience by making sure that you know your options, what to expect from a birth experience and how to navigate unexpected turns. All whilst sharing practical hypnobirthing/mindfulness tools and techniques to use for pregnancy, birth and beyond.

You can see all of The Mindful Birth Group® courses and resources here:

Follow us on Instagram @themindfulbirthgroup

Parents:
Courses and the Parent Hub Professionals:
Train to teach with TMBG (FEDANT accredited course) Healthcare professional training (CPD accredited)

To kick off our second series, Emiliana is talking to Lorraine Pryce from Birth Rights, a UK charity that champions respectful care during pregnancy and childbirth by protecting human rights. They provide advice and information on your legal rights, train doctors and midwives, and campaign to change maternity policy and systems.

We do not discuss birth trauma in detail but do take care when listening to this episode as we do discuss challenges faced in the maternity system which may be upsetting. We do recommend becoming informed and getting support for this reason, though. 
The topics we cover include:
The current healthcare situation and why it is important that you know about your birth rights during pregnancyWhere to go if you do not feel listened to or confident in your careWhat do to if you want to talk about, feed back or complain about your experience with a hospital trust or individualHiring a doula to support you You can find 
Birth Rights website here including fact sheets & FAQsRequest advice hereHow to find a doula hereBirth Rights on Instagram hereLorraine's Instagram here and website here

This show is sponsored by The Mindful Birth Group® who provide award-winning antenatal, hypnobirthing and postnatal courses for expectant parents in-person and on Zoom. The unbiased and informative courses are designed to bring calm and confidence to your experience by making sure that you know your options, what to expect from a birth experience and how to navigate unexpected turns. All whilst sharing practical hypnobirthing/mindfulness tools and techniques to use for pregnancy, birth and beyond.

You can see all of The Mindful Birth Group® courses and resources here:

Follow us on Instagram @themindfulbirthgroup

Parents:
Courses and the Parent Hub Professionals:
Train to teach with TMBG (FEDANT accredited course) Healthcare professional training (CPD accredited)