Positive Pregnancy, Birth and Motherhood by Pop That Mumma founder of Birth Box and Oxytocin Bubble

What happens when you start questioning everything you've been taught and trained as an obstetrician inside one of the busiest hospitals in the world?
This is a really powerful conversation with Dr Stuart Fishbein and Midwife Blyss Young where we unpack the harsh realities of the modern maternity system, and why so many women leave birth feeling traumatised, disconnected and disempowered.
You'll especially love this if you've been told your baby is in the breech position!

A big thank you to Take Five Aromatherapy for making this episode possible!

Check out the wide range of ⁠⁠pregnancy blends⁠⁠ and use the code POPTHAT15 for 15% off the full range (including Poppy's favourite candle, the ⁠⁠Calming Anchor⁠⁠!!)

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I coach you through how to melt into surges, dropping all that tension in your body and leaning into the experience.

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In this episode, I’m joined by somatic therapist Charlotte Mindel to talk about why being a more present parent is not just about trying harder.

We explore what really pulls us out of the moment, how stress and stored tension live in the body, why motherhood can bring so much to the surface, and what it means to come back to yourself.

If you’ve ever felt distracted, agitated, emotionally elsewhere or guilty that you cannot fully switch off with your child, this conversation will help you feel understood.

A big thank you to Tommee Tippee for making this episode possible! Check out the wide range of soothers ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ and use the code POPTHAT15 for 15% off until the end of June 2026.

Follow Charlotte on Instagram: @the_embodied_mother
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In this episode I’m joined by Nikki Wilson from the Maternal Mental Health Alliance to talk about postpartum mental health, the early weeks after birth, and the signs that a new mum might need more support.

We talk about baby blues, postnatal depression, intrusive thoughts, bonding, identity shifts and why so many women feel shame in silence.

This is an important, reassuring conversation for anyone navigating pregnancy, postpartum or new motherhood.

A big thank you to Tommee Tippee for making this episode possible! Check out the wide range of soothers ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ and use the code POPTHAT15 for 15% off until the end of June 2026.

Follow The Maternal Mental Health Alliance on Instagram @mmhalliance
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Need support?
If you are in crisis, despairing or suicidal, please talk to a healthcare professional immediately. This could be a GP, midwife or health visitor, for example.
Or, you can:
Call 111
Go to A&E at your nearest hospital
Call Samaritans on 116 123 or email [email protected].

Other support options as mentioned by Nikki:
- NHS Talking Therapies
- PANDAS foundation
- Maternal OCD
- Pregnancy Sickness Support
- Make Birth Better
- Birth Trauma Association

Three weeks ago I birthed my third baby, Adam.
I can't fully put into words how positive and empowering it was. After Olivia's intense, painful birth - this one was my healing.
To mark this moment, all of my courses are half price this May. I hope it helps you feel as ready as I did.
All courses:
https://popthatmumma.carrd.co/

Third tri routine
https://pop-that-mumma.kit.com/thirdtrimesterroutine