Advocacy in Birth with Midwife Marley

What does it really mean to advocate for yourself in pregnancy and birth? And why is it so important?In this episode of the MAMA Podcast, Heidi sits down with Midwife Marley, independent midwife, educator, author, and mother of five, to talk about advocacy, antenatal education, and the power of being informed.Marley shares her journey from the NHS to independent practice, how social media amplified her mission during the pandemic, and why knowledge is the key to confident, empowered decision-making for expectant parents. From birth plans to baby movements, and from cultural competence to closing health inequalities, Marley’s insights will leave you informed and inspired.Whether you’re expecting, supporting someone who is, or passionate about maternal health, this episode is packed with wisdom you won’t want to miss.If you'd like to learn more about Marley, you can check her out here: https://www.instagram.com/midwifemarley/If you’d like to see more of what we do, you can find us at: Our Website - https://www.mamaacademy.org.uk/ or '@mamaacademy' on all your favourite social media platforms.If you'd like to make a one time donation to support everything we do, you can text:'MAMA05' to 70085 to donate £5'MAMA10' to 70085 to donate £10'MAMA50' to 70085 to donate £50