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EPISODE · Jul 15, 2025 · 53 MIN

Advice from a Health Visitor with Ruth Watts

from Mother Tongue · host Mother Tongue

Today’s guest is someone who plays an incredibly important – and often unsung – role in the journey of early motherhood. Ruth Watts is a UK-based health visitor with over a decade of experience supporting families through those precious, messy, and often overwhelming early years.From sleep struggles and feeding worries to developmental milestones and maternal mental health, Ruth has seen it all – and she brings a calm, compassionate, and no-nonsense approach to guiding parents through it. She’s deeply passionate about helping mums feel seen, supported, and empowered, not judged.Resources:Ages and Stages questionnaire: https://agesandstages.com/The Lullaby Trust: https://www.lullabytrust.org.uk/ Products: Ergo baby carrier: https://amzn.to/46GTkQdHaakaa Silicone Breast Pump: https://amzn.to/3TCnnAX Find Ruth on Instagram at @ahealthvisitorFind Ruth's shop: stan.store/ruthwattshvFind Mother Tongue on instagram: @wearemothertongueBefore we dive in — a quick word from our friends at London Dairy Ice Cream. Whether you're running around after the kids or finding a minute just for you, London Dairy brings a moment of calm, a moment of indulgence, in every delicious scoop. Visit: https://linktr.ee/londondairy?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacpVdW5izbU9LHvDsKMMWn3i9TN6fbUEkKXTjQvzqmu9YNKIUqoq3ExGfbThg_aem_XqekIF5EArd4AWSPMPWPzwTHE MOTHER TONGUE PODBOOKThe Mother Tongue podbook is a collection of interviews with experts on everything you need to know about parenthood from pre-conception all the way through to when your kids starts school. Over the course of 43+ chapters, the podbook delves into the topics that all mums and mums to be wants the answers to.Buy yours now: https://mother-tongue.zbooni.com/products/mother-tongue-podbookTHE MOTHER TONGUE COMPETITIONTo enter our competition:Follow or subscribe to the Mother Tongue podcastLeave us a rating (go on, make it a 5-star day!)Make sure you are following Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina on instagramThen head to @wearemothertongue on Instagram—we’ll be announcing the winner there when Season 14 wraps!You’ve got until the final episode drops to enter, and the prize is valid for three months—so go ahead, start dreaming of that mini staycay. 

Today’s guest is someone who plays an incredibly important – and often unsung – role in the journey of early motherhood. Ruth Watts is a UK-based health visitor with over a decade of experience supporting families through those precious, messy, and often overwhelming early years. From sleep struggles and feeding worries to developmental milestones and maternal mental health, Ruth has seen it all – and she brings a calm, compassionate, and no-nonsense approach to guiding parents through it. Sh...

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