Made by Mammas: The Podcast

On today's episode, Georgia has the help of The Modern Midwife to answer your questions, that everyone wants to ask and almost nobody says out loud: will I poo myself during labour? She explains what really happens in the birthing room, why midwives have seen it all before, and how to feel more prepared and less anxious about the big day.Whether you’re expecting your first or you just want to know what nobody told you last time, this one’s for you.Got a question for a future Q&A? Send it our way. We’d love to hear from you.You can buy The Modern Midwife's Guide To Birthing Your Baby new book today!Find a new episode every Tuesday & Friday and in the meantime check out Made By Mammas on Instagram: @madebymammas.Made By Mammas® is an Audio Always production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zoe and Georgia are back for a catch-up, and it goes somewhere neither of them expected!Georgia is deep in the secondary school application process, which included a failed attempt at a nap in the car, the girls also follow up on their recent online safety episode, sharing the response it got from listeners and they also ask why school dress codes ban crop tops and shorts for young girls, and why the conversation should really be with boys, about respect. We’d love to hear what you think. Where do you stand on kids and clothes?Find a new episode every Tuesday & Friday and in the meantime check out Made By Mammas on Instagram: @madebymammas.Made By Mammas® is an Audio Always production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's podcast is the first of two additional episodes brought to you in partnership with Melissa & Doug.How much do our kids learn just by playing? This week we're joined by author and parenting coach Heidi Skudder to talk about learning, home schooling, and why play matters more than we think.Heidi shares what learning looks like at home, how to make it fun rather than a battle, and easy ways to turn everyday play into time well spent. Along the way we talk about some favourites from Melissa & Doug, including Sticker Wow!, and talk about how open-ended toys get little ones thinking, creating and problem-solving.Find out more or buy your own products today at melissaanddoug.comFind a new episode every Tuesday & Friday and in the meantime check out Made By Mammas on Instagram: @madebymammas.Made By Mammas® is an Audio Always production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For our second World Mental Health Day episode, Dr Debbie Raphael M.D joins Georgia to answer your questions about mental health in motherhood. She is an adult and child psychiatrist and a parent herself.We discuss mum rage: what's behind it, why so many of us feel it, and what to do when it bubbles up - why small daily rituals can help steady you and your family, and also makes the case for treating parenting a bit more like a job, with boundaries, breaks and realistic expectations, and why that can take some of the pressure off.Debbie's Recommendations:Parents Under PressureDebbie's Book 'Carry My Strength: A Parents Guide To Growing And Thriving Alongside Your Child' is available to pre-order now.Find a new episode every Tuesday & Friday and in the meantime check out Made By Mammas on Instagram: @madebymammas.Made By Mammas® is an Audio Always production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stuck in a style rut and desperate to wear something other than activewear? This week, Zoe and Georgia are diving into your fashion questions! They share their go-to tips for transitioning out of everyday gymwear without sacrificing comfort, how to hunt down the perfect winter coat to see you through the chillier months!Zoe & Georgia's Fashion Recommendations:Karen Millen Petite ClothingOnitsuka TigerFind a new episode every Tuesday & Friday and in the meantime check out Made By Mammas on Instagram: @madebymammas.Made By Mammas® is an Audio Always production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s Friday, which means Zoe and Georgia are back to answer your questions and this week, they’re giving your living spaces a serious upgrade! Joining them in the studio is interior designer, founder of House Nine Design, and author Jojo Barr.Together, they tackle your burning design questions, covering everything from room flow and smart storage to creating a home that’s both beautiful and genuinely lived-in.Plus, Jojo shares the secrets behind her gorgeous new book, No Place Like Home: Creating Timeless Spaces, Made for Living!Find a new episode every Tuesday & Friday and in the meantime check out Made By Mammas on Instagram: @madebymammas.Made By Mammas® is an Audio Always production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s your Friday Q&A with Zoe & Georgia! This week, Zoe opens up about discovering her daughter’s TikTok account and the tricky conversations that followed. Plus, they’re answering your questions from making new friends to keeping those relationships going, and answering the all-important question...are they actually into gardening? Find a new episode every Tuesday & Friday and in the meantime check out Made By Mammas on Instagram: @madebymammas.Made By Mammas® is an Audio Always production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Georgia is flying solo this week! She's joined by the brilliant Dr Tuesday for an honest, reassuring conversation about why we lose our tempers as parents and how to break the cycle.In this episode, Dr Tuesday answers your questions on navigating intense sensory overload, resisting the trap of comparing yourself to other mums, and learning to give yourself a break when things get chaotic.Find a new episode every Tuesday & Friday and in the meantime check out Made By Mammas on Instagram: @madebymammas.Made By Mammas® is an Audio Always production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.