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Mums In The Making
by Storm Huntley
Mums in the Making follows Storm Huntley and Rachael Fulton as they navigate motherhood with nae idea. From the trenches of Rach's first trimester, they chat their way through wild mood swings, oddly-shaped uteri, and cravings for....dish sponges?! Join them for laughs and HIGHLY UNSCIENTIFIC guesses about pregnancy and motherhood, while trained midwives, dog trainers, dream experts, and their dedicated Mum Squad chime in with facts to keep them right. REMEMBER folks: Everyone's different and everything's perfectly normal... Mums-to-be, seasoned pros and anyone up for a laugh is welcome. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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38 Weeks - The Final Episode
This is the last episode. Racheal talks about her emotions ahead of the imminent birth of her baby girl. Her Hospital bag has been packed and re packed. The Mum Squad are on hand with some helpful suggestions. And we finally find out her name. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
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37 Weeks - Raspberry Tea
Rachael is waddling to the finishing line of pregnancy and is feeling very emotional. Carla has some bad news when is comes to trying to induce labour. Dr David Cummings is on had with some helpful advice for anyone who has come off of medication in pregnancy. Storm has a couple of night co...
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35 Weeks - The Big Scare
Rachael has a really scary moment this week but all ends well. Our midwife Carla is on hand to talk about mucus plugs and incontinence. And The Mum Squad tell us the benefits of anti-natal classes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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34 Weeks - Water and Hypnobirthing
Rachael suffers yet another weird symptom, visual disturbance. Our midwife Carla is on hand to explain why this might be happening. Dr Sarah Mundy explains why your toddler might be starting to bite and how to deal with it. As Rachael seriously considers her birthing options, the Mum squad share...
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32 Weeks - Nausea and Nursery
This week the Mums struggle with basic technology. Racheal's nausea is back but she still remains optimistic. The Mums Squad can empathise as they share their most annoying pregnancy symptoms. Storm is struggling with the nursery drop off. We hear some beautiful stories of random acts of…
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31 Weeks - Birth Plans and Baby Showers
Storm is discovering that reading to a toddler can get a little repetitive. Racheal is considering a c-section and our midwife Carla is on hand to offer up some advice. The Mum Squad is on hand with some advice on the perfect gifts for a baby shower. Like, subscribe, share and join the Mum Squad...
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30 Weeks - Babies in Breech
Racheal's ribs are taking a battering. Our Midwife Carla offers some advice if your baby is breech. Storm takes her one year old on Safari. We discuss screen time and our Mum Squad share their appreciation for Ms. Rachel. Like, subscribe, share and join the Mum Squad over on Instagram by…
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28 Weeks - Breathless and Clumsy
Racheal is feeling breathless and clumsy and our Midwife Carla is on had to explain why. We get some expert advice on how keep your iron level high in pregnancy from nutritionist Charlotte Stirling-Reed. Storm attempts to organise Otis’s first birthday from 400 miles away and it doesn’t go to…
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27 Weeks - Sleep Regression and Pregnancy Progression
Racheal has had a bad week and is worried about gestational diabetes but our Midwife Carla has the information needed to reassure her. Storm's hit a joyful turning point in parenting. We get some expert advice on sleep from sleep consultant Rosey Davidson. Our Mum Squad share their best advice…
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26 Weeks - Fat Feet and Serious Heat
Racheal is feeling the heat and the Mum squad are on hand with some helpful suggestions. Storm tells us about her fathers day failure. Our Midwife Carla is on hand to explain why our feet get so big in pregnancy. Like, subscribe, share and join the Mum Squad over on Instagram by messaging Storm...
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25 Weeks - Home Births and House Moves
Rachael is feeling great until Storm starts questioning her birth plan. Our Mum Squad share their experiences of home births. Rachael has moved house and Storm gets into trouble online. We get some advice on keeping our little ones teeth healthy from a professional. And our midwife Carla is on…
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24 Weeks - Holidays: Travelling with Toddlers, 'Oops' Moments & Mum Guilt
Storm and family are back from their Grecian holiday, and boy oh boy have they learned a lot about travelling with a toddler. Not only can Baby Otis clear a restaurant of holidaymakers in under 5 mins, he also terrifies Storm with a death-defying leap from a sun lounger. The girls talk about the...
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23 Weeks - Nesting, Teething and Twins
Please note, this episode contains a story of baby loss that some listeners may find upsetting. Cutting teeth! Storm misdiagnoses Otis' teething pains for bad mothering and the Mum Squad is on hand with some very helpful advice. Rachael mulls over the age-old Nature versus Nurture debate and...
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22 Weeks - Carpe Diem with Carpal Tunnel
Carpal Tunnel is getting on Rachael's last nerve, so she resorts to some alternative medicine. The Mums Squad share their experiences with this painful condition and have a few remedies of their own. Otis develops a preferred parent and it's not Storm. Dr Sarah Mundy is on hand to explain why…
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21 Weeks - Baby Moons and Lightning Crotch
Rachael is in the second trimester and off enjoying a baby moon. Physiotherapist Lucy Beresford is on hand with some helpful advice as we get an insight into the more difficult parts of the girls relationships. The Mums Squad have some helpful advice on how to get quality time with your other…
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The 20 Week Scan & Gender Reveal
It's the 20-week scan! Rachael's back at the sonographers. Will friends, family and Storm guess the gender of her baby...? Storm reflects on her own 20-week scan and midwife Carla tells us what the sonographers are looking for in this ultrasound. The Mum Squad reflects on their unusual, annoying...
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17 Weeks: We Love Midwives! Mood Swings, Gentle Parenting & Choosing Nurseries
This week Storm, Rach and the Mum Squad are celebrating midwives - the superheroes who lift our spirits and save lives, day-in and day-out. The girls talk about striking the balance between wild mood swings and pregnancy serenity, and ask "Is gentle parenting possible?" The Mum Squad talk about...
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16 Weeks : Pillow Talk, Pregnancy Unknowns & Baby's First Words
This week Storm and Rachael talk about baby's first words. Any guesses what Otis said first? They fall in love with pregnancy pillows, and the Mum Squad query the weird and wonderful mysteries of pregnancy, from blue umbilical cords to difficulty breathing. Psychotherapist Lucy Beresford also…
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14 Weeks - Pregnancy Fitness & Beating The Bloat
This week Storm and Rachael talk BLOATING. What's the science, and what can we do to stop it? They also discuss pregnancy fitness, and hear from the Mum Squad about lifting weights in the weeks before giving birth. Rachael raises some flaws with the Flo app and Storm talks about picking a name…
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The Twelve Week Scan
It's the 12-week dating scan! The girls discuss pre-scan fears, dancing fetuses, and the joy and sadness of the Mum Squad's 12-week sonograms. Please be aware that this week's episode deals with baby loss. If you have been affected by this issue or for more information, visit Tommys.org or the…
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Sleep Deprivation and Dogs Behaving Badly
Storm'a all kinds of exhausted this week, and she and the Mum Squad swap notes on all the crazy things they've done while sleep deprived! The Dogfather Graeme Hall pops in with advice on how to get your dog ready for baby's arrival, as Rach is on the clock to fix Bunny's anxiety. The girls also...
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A Page - Three Uterus
This week the girls discuss pregnancy dreams: putting babies in drawers, hamster horrors, and Greg Davies fantasies. Storm’s battle with her baby's oral hygiene continues, and Rachael's very concerned about the shape of her uterus. Plus this week we have a doctor on-hand to give advice about…
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Extra Thumbs and Anaemic Mums
This week the girls are talking boobs : big bra investments, topless sunbathing, and colostrum surprises. Storm fights a losing battle with baby-teeth brushing, and Rach messes up her iron intake because she's terrified of black poo. They also chat pre-birth superstitions and a crib found in an...
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The Myth of ‘Morning’ Sickness
Storm and Rachael speak to Mums about the horrors of hyperemesis gravidarum — extreme pregnancy sickness — and get advice from midwife Carla about when to seek help. Rach goes for an early scan, Storm learns new baby-handling skills, and baby Otis gives his Mum some special birthday gifts…some...
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Baby news!
Episode 1 has landed! As has Rach’s positive pregnancy test. The girls talk about being ‘geriatric mums’, spewing on set, and breaking baby news to a hungover highlander. They also consult their trusty Mum Squad about freaky symptoms, hyper-smell and smashing things up with claw hammers…....
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Mums in the Making follows Storm Huntley and Rachael Fulton as they navigate motherhood with nae idea. From the trenches of Rach's first trimester, they chat their way through wild mood swings, oddly-shaped uteri, and cravings for....dish sponges?! Join them for laughs and HIGHLY UNSCIENTIFIC guesses about pregnancy and motherhood, while trained midwives, dog trainers, dream experts, and their dedicated Mum Squad chime in with facts to keep them right. REMEMBER folks: Everyone's different and everything's perfectly normal... Mums-to-be, seasoned pros and anyone up for a laugh is welcome.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
HOSTED BY
Storm Huntley
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