Positive birth story with epidural (with the Mya Motherhood team)
Too Much Information, the women's health podcastShow Notes
What does it feel like to push after an epidural? Is it normal for a birth to go off plan? Is it a good idea to film yourself giving birth?
This episode answers all these questions and more, with lived experience from Victoria and expert insight from Sarah, a midwife who's seen it all before.
Expect a no-filter conversation and answers to questions you've always wanted to know about labour, giving birth, and the first days and weeks with a newborn.
🎙️ Too Much Information is the women's health podcast where oversharing is encouraged. Find us on Instagram at @too.much.info.podcast.
About our guests: Victoria Thorne is pre- and post-natal coach and first-time mum to baby Miaya. Sarah Cartwright is a midwife with a decade of experience.
Together, they've founded Mya Motherhood, an online platform that offers personalised antenatal support and tailored exercise and nutrition plans to help women feel ready for every stage of motherhood.
Follow @mya_motherhood to find out more.
Links: nhs.uk
nct.org.uk
tommys.org
Resources: 📖 'Matrescence', by Lucy Jones
📖 'Motherkind', by Zoe Blaskey
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