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

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

Today, I’m joined by Lindsey Simcik from Almost 30 to talk about intuition, embodiment, nervous system safety and the transformation that happens when you become a mother.

We explore self trust, mum rage, regulation, presence and what it really looks like to stay connected to yourself through motherhood.

This is a beautiful, honest conversation for any woman moving through pregnancy, postpartum or early 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 Lindsey on Instagram: ⁠⁠@lindseysimcik
Subscribe to the Momplex Substack: here
Follow Poppy on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@popthatmumma⁠⁠⁠⁠
Grab ⁠⁠⁠⁠Birth Box⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠Oxytocin Bubble⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode I’m joined by the incredible Alice, The Modern Doula, for a real conversation about modern birth prep, pain, intensity and the biggest challenges women face when preparing for birth today.We talk about the pressure to do birth a certain way, where childbirth education can miss the mark, and what it really means to prepare for a positive, powerful birth without overcomplicating it.

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 Alice on Instagram: ⁠@themodern.doula
Grab The Modern Birth Plan eBook HERE and use "POPTHAT" for 20% off
Follow Poppy on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@popthatmumma⁠⁠⁠
Grab ⁠⁠⁠Birth Box⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠Oxytocin Bubble⁠⁠⁠

This episode nearly didn’t make it out of my drafts.
I recorded it during a moment where my energy felt low, my mindset was shifting and I wasn’t feeling like my usual self… but listening back, I realised there are some really important reminders in here for this stage of pregnancy.
The third trimester can feel different. Slower. Heavier. More emotional. And that’s not something we talk about enough.
Inside this episode, I share what this shift can feel like, how it’s shown up for me, and how I’ve been supporting myself through it, physically and mentally as I prepare for birth.
If you’re in your third trimester and not quite feeling like yourself, give this a listen!

My full Third Trimester Routine:
https://pop-that-mumma.kit.com/thirdtrimesterroutine

Supplements I’ve been using from Wild Nutrition:
https://wildnutrition.com/popthatmumma50
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