Is It Normal? The Pregnancy Podcast With Jessie Ware
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Is It Normal? The Pregnancy Podcast With Jessie Ware

Jessie Ware

42 episodes

'Is It Normal? The Pregnancy Podcast' is a podcast from Jessie Ware in which she speaks to different experts to explore and reassure everybody about what is going on with our bodies and our babies during pregnancy and birth. This podcast follows Jessie's pregnancy week by week, she is joined by doctors, midwives, sonographers, anaesthetists, home birth midwives, doulas, mental health experts, reflexologists the list goes on... And with the help of questions from other pregnant women aims to cover all aspects of pregnancy and giving birth. This series was recorded during the Covid 19 pandemic & lockdown so some of the language about rules may be referring to the situation at the time. 'Is It Normal? The Pregnancy Podcast with Jessie Ware' is produced by Alice Williams and Sarah Jackson Original music is by Jack Peñate Artwork is by Coco Bayley and Eng Su Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

What this show covers

maternal healthbirthpelvic healthpostpartum recoverypostnatal carepersonal experiencehyperemesis gravidarumpregnancy sicknesspregnancy supportobstetricsbirth preparationearly pregnancywomen's healthmiscarriagesupport resources

What listeners will find here

Why pelvic health matters in postpartum recovery
Pelvic health is the focus here, with pelvic health physiotherapist Jo Gipson discussing why it matters after birth. The episode centers on postpartum recovery and the role good pelvic health can play in feeling and healing well.
A candid look at hyperemesis gravidarum and why it needs more attention
Hyperemesis gravidarum is the focus here, with charity chair Caitlin Dean explaining why this severe pregnancy sickness needs more research and awareness. The episode also includes practical advice for sufferers and a personal account from someone who experienced HG in both pregnancies.
An obstetrician talks pregnancy from the patient side
This episode catches up with obstetrician Jess McMicking, who is now expecting herself. She shares what it’s like to experience pregnancy from the other side, how she’s found it so far, and how she’s preparing for birth.
A clear, compassionate conversation about pregnancy loss and support
Pregnancy loss is the focus of this episode, with a consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist explaining causes, signs, symptoms, risk factors, misconceptions and support options. It also includes a personal story of conceiving and experiencing pregnancy losses.

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