Are birth plans bulls**t? - Emily Blackwell & Midwife Pip
Are birth plans bull**t? This week on Parents: You’ve Got This. We’ve Got You, Jilly Isabella sits down with TV personality Emily Blackwell and UK midwife, Midwife Pip to unpack the truth about birth plans.Should you make one? Or just go with the flow?🎧 Content note: This episode includes discussion of premature birth and NICU experiences, which may be sensitive for some listeners.In this episode we cover: 👉 What a birth plan actually is👉 Tips for writing one 👉 Premature birth experiences 👉 Delayed cord clamping 👉 Journey in the NICU 👉 Tips for making decision during birth 👉 Placenta capsules 👉 Hospital bag must-haves (Spoiler: Thongs aren’t on the list) 👉 The magic (yes, magic) of breastmilk ✨Plus much more!Discount code YOUVEGOTTHIS15 available in UK & Australia only. Valid 26th Sept 2025 to 31st Dec 2025. Excludes bundles. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of Tommee Tippee. Any expert insights shared are for general informational purposes only and do not constitute personal advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional for advice specific to your individual circumstances.
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There’s No Such Thing As Normal - Raven Smith & Midwife Lily
In this episode, our host Jilly Isabella is joined by writer, columnist + cultural commentator Raven Smith, and Lily, a UK-based midwife, to talk all about why there’s no such thing as normal when it comes to parenthood.From how your baby comes into the world to how you find your rhythm in those early newborn days; every journey is different, and that’s okay 💛We chat about:👉 Finding your own path to parenthood 👉The journey to surrogacy (PSA: you cannot mix sperm…it confuses the eggs) 👉Trusting your instincts (even when it feels hard) The surprises + milestones no one tells you about 👉Letting go of “shoulds” and defining your own version of normalDiscount code YOUVEGOTTHIS15 available in UK & Australia only. Valid 26th Sept 2025 to 31st Dec 2025. Excludes bundles. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of Tommee Tippee. Any expert insights shared are for general informational purposes only and do not constitute personal advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional for advice specific to your individual circumstances.
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What They Don’t Tell You - Audrey Akande & Midwife Lily
Episode 2 of Parents: You’ve Got This. We’ve Got You “What they don’t tell you” Becoming a parent is life-changing, but what about the parts no one tells you about? 🤔 In this episode, we sit down with Audrey Akande, media personality, entrepreneur and co-host of The Receipts Podcast, alongside Midwife Lily, founder of From Bumps to Babies, to dive into the realities of pregnancy, birth and new motherhood. Audrey shares her candid experiences of navigating first time motherhood, while Lily provides expert insight into antenatal care, birth prep and the early days of parenthood. Together, they uncover the truths, challenges and empowering lessons every new mum should know. ✨ Whether you’re expecting, a new parent, or simply curious about the journey, this episode is packed with honest conversations and expert advice to help you feel prepared and supported. In this episode we cover… 👉 Pregnancy: Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG), Preeclampsia, emotions and body image 👉 Going to the toilet for the first time after birth 👉 Postpartum hair loss 👉 Intimacy after birth 👉 Is breastfeeding a contraceptive? 👉 Doing what’s right for you Discount code YOUVEGOTTHIS15 available in UK & Australia only. Valid 26th Sept 2025 to 31st Dec 2025. Excludes bundles. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of Tommee Tippee. Any expert insights shared are for general informational purposes only and do not constitute personal advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional for advice specific to your individual circumstances.
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Your Baby. Your Feed. Your Way - Olivia Bowen & Dr Zoe
In the first episode of Parents: You’ve got this. We’ve got you. We’re kicking things off with an honest, unfiltered conversation about one of the most talked-about parts of early parenthood: feeding.Hosted by first-time mum Jilly Isabella - fashion influencer, radio host, entrepreneur and the most recent role to add to her CV…Mum. Today she is joined by Olivia Bowen, new mum of two who first rose to fame on Love Island in 2016. Since then, Olivia has carved out a hugely successful career in fashion and lifestyle. Alongside our expert Dr Zoe Williams, a GP, television presenter, public health advocate, and mum herself. Known to many as a familiar face on TV, bringing both professional knowledge and personal experience into the conversation.It’s real, raw and relatable. From the pressures as a first-time mum to the confidence and instinct developed the second time around. Together they talk openly about feeding journeys, hangry babies, baby poo and everything in between.In this episode we cover…👉 Birth Stories👉 Becoming a mum of two 👉 Feeding Journeys👉 Breastfeeding, Bottle Feeding & Combination Feeding👉 How to know your baby is drinking enough 👉 Weaning👉 Trusting your instincts Discount code YOUVEGOTTHIS15 available in UK & Australia only. Valid 26th Sept 2025 to 31st Dec 2025. Excludes bundles. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of Tommee Tippee. Any expert insights shared are for general informational purposes only and do not constitute personal advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional for advice specific to your individual circumstances.
Introducing the new podcast, for brand-new parents. ‘Parents: You’ve Got This. We’ve Got You’. A real, relatable and reliable guide to help you navigate pregnancy, the newborn days and early parenthood. We share relatable stories and reliable expert advice. No fluff. Zero judgement. Just real talk. Our host Jilly Isabella is joined by medical experts who welcome every question and parents who’ve been there and are figuring it out in real time. This is parenting, redefined: real, relatable, and reliable. Tune in and subscribe for support from the start, and through every stage.
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