What the Midwife Said

Episode #7: The Wintering Mother - Katherine May

What the Midwife Said

Show Notes

In this episode of What the Midwife Said, Leah meets fellow author Katherine May, to discuss her new book 'Wintering', coping with home schooling during lockdown, her autism diagnosis and the joy of open water swimming.

Leah and Katherine also speak honestly about the difficulties new parents face, why we should talk openly about the female body......and they imagine going vulva-blind.

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