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To celebrate the international day of the midwife we’ve got something very special for you — the very first episode of our brand-new miniseries!

Every Thursday, we’ll be sharing powerful stories from midwives, past and present, as they reflect on the moments that have shaped their lives and careers.

In this first episode, we'll trace the moments two women were pulled into midwifery.

We’ll return to our regular guest episodes next Tuesday xx

If you’re interested in being part of the Life of a Midwife series, we’d love to hear from you — just drop us an email [email protected]

Links from our midwives:
Little Light Support offers independent, trauma-informed birth debriefs for women and families — particularly those who’ve had complex, confusing or difficult experiences
Petition · Make birth safer: protect midwives' working hours - United Kingdom · Change.org
Hard Pushed: A Midwife's Story and Womb: The Inside Story of Where We All Began
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We’ve got a special delivery coming your way… a brand-new miniseries!

Life of a Midwife brings you raw, honest, and deeply personal stories from midwives — past and present — as they share the moments that shaped not just their careers, but their lives.

Our first episode drops on Tuesday 5th May, perfectly timed to celebrate International Day of the Midwife! And new episodes delivered every Thursday after that.

So join us as we honour the voices behind some of life's most extraordinary moments 💜
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This week Giovanna sits down with creator and OG YouTuber Hannah Witton!

Hannah opens up about navigating motherhood while living with long-term chronic illness.

She also shares her journey with secondary infertility and the emotional challenges of coping with other people’s pregnancy announcements.
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Catherine Simpson thought she was failing as a mother throughout the first 10 years of her daughter Nina's life. After a decade of misdiagnosis, blame, and searching for answers, she finally discovered the truth: Nina is autistic.

In this episode of Happy Mum Happy Baby, Catherine sits down with Giovanna for a conversation about the journey to getting Nina—now 31—her diagnosis.

This episode is all about letting go of perfection, and learning to navigate a world not built for autistic children.

Catherine’s memoir, Hold Fast: Motherhood, My Autistic Daughter and Me, is available now.
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In this episode Giovanna sits down with comedian, author, and podcaster Emma Doran.

Emma reflects on becoming pregnant as a teenager while attending an all-girls convent school, and the challenges that followed.

She also shares how she began stand-up on maternity leave, performing her first open mic when her baby was just six weeks old!

Catch Emma on tour! Emma Doran has extended her Emmaculate UK and Ireland stand-up tour up until 2027, including the London Palladium on 7th February 2027. Emma will also make her debut at the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Pleasance Courtyard – Beside from 5 – 30th August (excl 12th, 19th, 26th). For more info and tickets visit emmadorancomedy.com

(Pic credit: Ray Burmiston)

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