When it comes to pregnancy and parenting, there’s no ‘one size fits all’ and whether you’re experiencing it for the first time or already have little ones in tow, sometimes it can get tough.
So, if you’re looking for reassurance, information or perhaps just a giggle, here on The Edit we’ve gathered our favourite podcasts that will support you from birth to beyond.
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Is It Normal?
A question every pregnant mama has asked! Is It Normal was created by singer-songwriter Jessie Ware following her own experience of looking for reassurance around the changes and challenges that come with pregnancy. The podcast acknowledges how different every pregnancy is and addresses common concerns and symptoms to provide the comfort that a Google search can’t.
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Midwife Pip Podcast
Covering all aspects of pregnancy, birth and postpartum, Midwife Pip is on a mission to provide evidence-based information to empower women and mothers. Joined regularly by special guests and leading experts, Pip will be by your side through every step of your pregnancy journey.
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Pregnantish
Every pathway to parenthood is different and the Pregnantish podcast doesn’t judge how you got there! After almost two dozen fertility treatments, a handful of surrogates and decades of trying to conceive, podcast host Andrea Syrtash is a proud mother speaking to real people who share their own ‘non-traditional’ parenting stories.
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Big Fat Negative
On your journey to conceive, the whole world can feel like it’s against you. Big Fat Negative is a safe place for those trying for a baby, experiencing infertility, or going through IVF to come together and share their stories and experiences.
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Bump, Baby and Beyond
Taking you from bump to beyond, Hollie from Emma’s Diary shares all on every aspect of pregnancy, from giving birth to feeling lonely as a new mum. Joined by a series of special guests, she shares tips on breastfeeding, writing your birth plan, choosing your first pram and much more!
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Mum’s The Word!
Chatting weekly to a range of celebrity guests and experts, Ashley James created Mum’s The Word to break the stigmas surrounding flexible working, breastfeeding and body confidence.
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The Sleep Mums
Is there such a thing as a good night’s sleep when you’re a parent? The answer is yes! With the help of journalist and Cat Cubie and sleep expert Sarah Carpenter, you’ll receive specialist sleep advice for you and your baby. Listen in the car, on the go, or during those 3am wakeups.
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Help! I’m A Parent
There’s no handbook when it comes to parenting, as new parents Ollie and Emma Proudlock have discovered following the arrival of baby Bonnie Lou. The stars share their non-censored experiences of raising a newborn and everything that comes with it in their hilarious weekly podcast.
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Am I Doing This Right?
We love our friends over at Mamamade’s brand-new podcast – Am I Doing This Right? – all about weaning. Covering everything from tackling fussy eaters to money-saving tips, founder Sophie is here to help and support you on your weaning journey.
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Happy Mum, Happy Baby
Mum, author and Queen of the Jungle, Giovanna Fletcher is renowned for her ‘Happy Mum, Happy Baby’ podcast, discussing a range of parenting topics with friends, influencers and experts. Her online community shows the realities of parenthood, with listeners interacting over Instagram and sending in their dilemmas and questions.