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New podcast weblogOur Mother’s Health podcast (OMH) is a weekly podcast that shines a light on the global maternal health crisis. Hosted by Dr Viviane Chinwah—healthcare leader and reproductive justice advocate—this show gives voice to real women whose lives and deaths expose cultural, economic, and systemic injustices in maternal care. From the favelas of Brazil to the U.S. hospitals, from child brides in India to mobile midwives in Ghana, each episode connects personal stories to global health policy, calling for awareness, empathy, and accountability.

  1. Feb 23 ·  Video

    Season 2 EP3| Part 2 : British Women Don’t Complain | Politeness, Stoicism & The Cost of Silence in Women’s Health (UK)

    Why do British women struggle to speak up about pain? In Episode 3 of Our Mother’s Health Podcast, Dr Viviane Chinwah and Dr Jo Heeney explore the hidden cost of politeness, stoicism, and silence in women’s health across the UK. From pregnancy and childbirth to chronic pain, menopause, and everyday GP appointments, many women minimise their symptoms — often saying “I don’t want to bother anyone” or “It’s probably nothing.” But silence has consequences. In this powerful conversation, we discuss: • The cultural expectation of British politeness • Why women underplay pain in NHS settings • Medical gaslighting and delayed diagnosis • The impact on Black women and ethnic minority women in the UK • Maternal health disparities • The psychology of stoicism • How to advocate for yourself in healthcare This episode challenges the “keep calm and carry on” mindset and asks: Who pays the price for silence? 🎙 Hosted by Dr Viviane Chinwah 🎙 Guest: Dr Jo Heeney 📍 New episodes every Monday 8AM (UK Time) Subscribe for honest conversations on women’s health, maternal health, cultural expectations, and healthcare advocacy. #WomensHealthUK #NHS #BritishWomen #MaternalHealth #BlackWomenHealth #MedicalGaslighting #HealthcareAdvocacy #SuperwomanSyndrome #WomensVoices British women health Women’s health UK Why women don’t complain NHS women’s health Medical gaslighting UK Black women health UK Maternal health disparities UK Pregnancy care NHS Women and stoicism British culture politeness Women pain dismissed Superwoman syndrome UK Healthcare advocacy for women Our Mother’s Health Podcast Dr Viviane Chinwah

    15 min

  2. Feb 23 ·  Video

    Season 2 EP 3 | Part 1 |British Women Don’t Complain | Politeness, Stoicism & The Cost of Silence in Women’s Health (UK)

    Why do British women struggle to speak up about pain? In Episode 3 of Our Mother’s Health Podcast, Dr Viviane Chinwah and Dr Jo Heeney explore the hidden cost of politeness, stoicism, and silence in women’s health across the UK. From pregnancy and childbirth to chronic pain, menopause, and everyday GP appointments, many women minimise their symptoms — often saying “I don’t want to bother anyone” or “It’s probably nothing.” But silence has consequences. In this powerful conversation, we discuss: • The cultural expectation of British politeness • Why women underplay pain in NHS settings • Medical gaslighting and delayed diagnosis • The impact on Black women and ethnic minority women in the UK • Maternal health disparities • The psychology of stoicism • How to advocate for yourself in healthcare This episode challenges the “keep calm and carry on” mindset and asks: Who pays the price for silence? 🎙 Hosted by Dr Viviane Chinwah 🎙 Guest: Dr Jo Heeney 📍 New episodes every Monday 8AM (UK Time) Subscribe for honest conversations on women’s health, maternal health, cultural expectations, and healthcare advocacy. #WomensHealthUK #NHS #BritishWomen #MaternalHealth #BlackWomenHealth #MedicalGaslighting #HealthcareAdvocacy #SuperwomanSyndrome #WomensVoices   British women health Women’s health UK Why women don’t complain NHS women’s health Medical gaslighting UK Black women health UK Maternal health disparities UK Pregnancy care NHS Women and stoicism British culture politeness Women pain dismissed Superwoman syndrome UK Healthcare advocacy for women Our Mother’s Health Podcast Dr Viviane Chinwah

    15 min

  3. Feb 16 ·  Video

    Season 2 EP2 |Working Through Pregnancy: At What Cost? | Maternal Health & Career Pressure.

    Are pregnant women expected to “do it all”? In Season 2, Episode 2 of Our Mother’s Health Podcast, we explore the hidden physical, emotional, and social risks of working through pregnancy — especially for women balancing careers, caregiving, and cultural expectations. From workplace pressure to maternal burnout, we ask the difficult question: At what cost are women working through pregnancy? In this episode, we discuss: The health risks of working long hours during pregnancy Maternal stress and its impact on baby outcomes Workplace discrimination against pregnant women Cultural silence around maternal exhaustion How systems fail working mothers This episode is essential listening for: ✔ Pregnant professionals ✔ Healthcare workers ✔ Policy makers ✔ Employers ✔ Families supporting working mothers 🎙️ Our Mother’s Health Podcast amplifies real stories and expert voices on global maternal health, maternal mortality, unsafe care, and systemic gaps affecting women worldwide. Subscribe and join the movement to protect mothers. #MaternalHealth #WorkingWhilePregnant #PregnancyAndWork #MaternalMortality #WomenInWork #PregnancyBurnout #NHS #GlobalHealth #WorkingMum #PregnancyStress

    11 min

  4. Feb 9 ·  Video

    S2 EP1 Superwoman Syndrome in Pregnancy: When Coping Becomes Dangerous

    Our Mother’s Health Podcast – Season 2, Episode 1 Episode 1 of Season 2 of Our Mother’s Health Podcast explores Superwoman Syndrome in pregnancy — the cultural and systemic pressure on women to cope, stay silent, and endure discomfort, pain, and complications without complaint. Across the UK and globally, pregnant women are often praised for being “strong,” “resilient,” and “coping well.” But in maternity care systems — including the NHS — this expectation can lead to medical gaslighting, delayed diagnosis, and preventable maternal harm. In this episode, we examine: What Superwoman Syndrome looks like in pregnancy and childbirth Why women minimise pain and symptoms during maternity care How politeness, productivity, and fear of being labelled difficult silence women Medical gaslighting in the NHS and other healthcare systems The connection between silence, delayed care, and maternal mortality This episode is essential listening for: Pregnant women and new mothers Women navigating NHS maternity services Black women, migrant women, and marginalised communities Midwives, doctors, and maternal health professionals Researchers, policymakers, and women’s health advocates Superwoman Syndrome is not empowerment. It is a risk factor. Because rest is not weakness. Speaking up is not failure. And strength should never cost a woman her life. 🎧 Listen now to Episode 1 of Our Mother’s Health Podcast – Season 2.

    10 min

  5. Season 2 Trailer ·  Video

    Season 2 Trailer: Superwoman Syndrome in pregnancy

    Season 2 of Our Mother’s Health Podcast is live. Episode 1 explores Superwoman Syndrome in pregnancy — the pressure on women to cope, stay silent, and endure, even when something feels wrong. From medical gaslighting in maternity care to cultural expectations that silence women in the UK and globally, this season asks: What happens when strength becomes dangerous? Season 2 starts here. Episode 1 is live now. If you’re pregnant and something doesn’t feel right — your voice matters. 🎧 Listen now | Share | Subscribe #SuperwomanSyndrome #MaternalHealth #PregnancyPodcast #WomensHealth #NHSMaternity #MedicalGaslighting #OurMothersHealthPodcast

    1 min

  6. 10/06/2025 ·  Video

    Season 1 Finale EP 7: Traditional Practices and Misinformation: When Culture and Care Collide

    Centuries of tradition shape how women give birth — but when cultural practices meet misinformation, the results can be deadly. In Episode 7 of Our Mother’s Health Podcast, we explore the fine line between cultural wisdom and harmful myths. From unverified herbal treatments to rituals that delay medical care, this episode examines how misinformation spreads through generations — and what it takes to bridge the gap between tradition and evidence-based care. Featuring stories from public health advocates, this discussion sheds light on how respect for culture must go hand-in-hand with accurate maternal health information.   #TraditionalBirth #MaternalHealth #MisinformationKills #SafeMotherhood #WomenDeserveBetter #OMHPodcast #PregnancyAwareness #OurMothersHealth   Primary Keywords traditional birth practices maternal health misinformation pregnancy myths and culture unsafe traditional remedies childbirth traditions in Africa maternal mortality causes women’s health awareness

    29 min

  7. 09/29/2025 ·  Video

    S1 EP 6 :Mismanaged Caesarean Sections: Risks, Real Stories, and Maternal Mortality | OMH Podcast

    C-sections are one of the most common surgical procedures worldwide, but when they are mismanaged, they can become deadly. In low-resource settings, lack of skilled staff, inadequate infrastructure, and poor post-operative care contribute to avoidable maternal deaths and complications. Even in developed countries, inequities in surgical quality and maternal care persist. In this episode of the Our Mother’s Health Podcast (OMH), we examine: Why C-sections can save lives — and why mismanagement leads to tragedy Global statistics comparing maternal mortality linked to C-sections in low- vs high-income countries Real-life stories of women impacted by unsafe surgical practices The role of training, accountability, and systemic reforms in preventing deaths What health systems must do to ensure safe, timely, and equitable access to C-sections 🎧 Join us as we uncover how mismanaged C-sections reflect deeper gaps in maternal health — and what can be done to protect mothers everywhere. 👉 Subscribe, share, and amplify the call for #SafeMotherhood and #QualityMaternalCare #CSectionRisks #MaternalHealth #SafeMotherhood #OMHPodcast #PreventableDeaths 🔑 Keywords  mismanaged c-sections c-section maternal mortality c-section risks low-income countries global maternal mortality surgery unsafe caesarean section maternal death caesarean complications c-section safety podcast maternal health inequities preventable maternal deaths OMH Podcast

    31 min

  8. 09/22/2025 ·  Video

    Part 2 EP5: Delays in Maternal Care: Why Women Still Die Walking Miles for Help | OMH Podcast with Dr Jennifer Irabor & Mr Ukonu Obasi

    Why are mothers still dying because of delays in accessing healthcare? In this episode of the Our Mother’s Health Podcast, we explore the “Three Delays” model—delays in deciding to seek care, reaching a health facility, and receiving adequate treatment once there. We share real-life stories of women who walked miles while in labor, faced rejection at hospitals due to cost, or endured poor infrastructure that prevented timely access to care. These preventable delays continue to claim thousands of lives in low-resource settings. 🎧 Join us as we discuss solutions: community-based transport systems, better maternal health financing, and global strategies to reduce maternal deaths. #MaternalHealth #DelaysInCare #OMHPodcast #EveryMotherDeservesSafeChildbirth #MaternalMortality   👉 Subscribe for more conversations on maternal health, and share your story with us.   🔑 Keywords  maternal mortality delays three delays model maternal health maternal healthcare access crisis delays in emergency obstetric care global maternal health podcast women walking to hospitals childbirth maternal mortality in Africa and Asia poor infrastructure and maternal deaths preventable maternal mortality causes OMH Podcast maternal health

    28 min
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New podcast weblogOur Mother’s Health podcast (OMH) is a weekly podcast that shines a light on the global maternal health crisis. Hosted by Dr Viviane Chinwah—healthcare leader and reproductive justice advocate—this show gives voice to real women whose lives and deaths expose cultural, economic, and systemic injustices in maternal care. From the favelas of Brazil to the U.S. hospitals, from child brides in India to mobile midwives in Ghana, each episode connects personal stories to global health policy, calling for awareness, empathy, and accountability.

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    2025 - 2026
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