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Stories From The Womb
by emmalucywall
A birth and postnatal doula, Emma invites women of all ages & at all stages to share about their relationship & experiences with this most sacred of organsSharing these stories can help those who have suffered to find healing and it can empower those who are planning or preparing to bring new life into the world to do so with grace and easeFrom menstruation to hysterectomy, infertility to multiple births, all stories and experiences are welcomeIf you feel called to share the stories from your womb, click the link in any episode to book a call to meet Emma
Episodes
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S2E13 - Tess 3
Tess Lovely is a mother of five and grandmother to five girls. She healed herself from ovarian cancer when her children were young. Tess is a former NHS midwife and passionate advocate for women, physiological birth and home birth. With nearly three decades of experience working within the NHS,...
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S2E12 - Nat Nat Your Doula pt 2
Natalie Abouchai is a mother to two daughters, a grandmother a viral Instagrammer, and a passionate doula and birth activist She has supported over 40 births and continues to work in the birth world as a mentor and pregnancy educator Natalie won SW and SE doula service of the year in 2026 and...
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S2E11 - Nat Nat Your Doula pt 1
Natalie Abouchai is a mother to two daughters, a grandmother a viral Instagrammer, and a passionate doula and birth activist She has supported over 40 births and continues to work in the birth world as a mentor and pregnancy educator Natalie won SW and SE doula service of the year in 2026 and...
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S2E10 - Tess 2
Tess Lovely is a mother of five and grandmother to five girls. She healed herself from ovarian cancer when her children were young. Tess is a former NHS midwife and passionate advocate for women, physiological birth and home birth. With nearly three decades of experience working within the NHS,...
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S2E9 - Tess
Tess Lovely is a mother of five and grandmother to five girls. She healed herself from ovarian cancer when her children were young. Tess is a former NHS midwife and passionate advocate for women, physiological birth and home birth. With nearly three decades of experience working within the NHS,...
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S2E8 - Zoe
In this week's episode, Zoe shares her two birth stories. Her first was in hospital and not at all what she hoped for. Her second, at home, brought her deep healing The man whose name I forgot is Dr Nils Bergman. You can find out more about his work on kangaroo mother care on his website Birth...
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S2E7 - Melanie
In this week's episode, Melanie Cox describes her journey from deep depression and infertility to mother of five. An amazing story of unwavering faith, optimism and joy Find out more about Melanie and follow her on Instagram If you like what I am doing, and would like to support my work, please...
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S2E6 - Shannon part 2
In this second part of two, Shannon continues the story of her first birth, how she empowered herself for her second and how she is turning her experiences around and supporting other women through their pregnancy journey by becoming a hypnobirthing instructor. You can find out more on her...
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S2E5 - Shannon part 1
In this week's episode, I speak with Shannon who was subjected to repeated coercion and obstetric violence in her first labour and birth I am truly grateful to Shannon for bravely sharing such an intimate and traumatising experience Shannon spoke with me as she wants to offer other women and…
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S2E4 - Rosie part 2
Emma and Rosie continue to amble gently through Rosie's second birth and her parenthood They wonder past such diverse subjects as science, abortion, soul contracts and more Enjoy ...
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S2E3 - Rosie part 1
Rosie shares the stories of her two #lotusbirths in Wellington, New Zealand Listen to Spiritual Midwifer by Ina May Gaskin Or buy the book !!
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S2E2 - Lucy Cher of Brighton Hope
Lucy shares the stories of her five children's births. From hospital to BBA (birth before arrival) and the deaths of her beloved twin daughters. You can find out more about the Brighton Hope project that Lucy runs here And follow Brighton Hope on Instagram
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S2E1 - Sally
In this episode, my guest, Sally Mady, shares her own birth and mothering stories and how these experiences brought her. to set up her business. -Coaching For BalanceYou can find out more about Sally's work and get in touch with her here: The flourishing Mama group Her website and on Instagram
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026 - Heidi
13 years ago, Mother, Keynote Speaker, Charity Leader & Strategist, Campaigner for change, and Podcast Host Heidi Eldridge founded the safer pregnancy charity, MAMA Academy, as the UK then had one of the worst stillbirth rates in the developed world. Her tireless work has resulted in real change…
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025 - Jess
Midwife and mother of four boys, Jess shares howbecoming a mum at a young age and now shapes her work with vulnerable parents to be If you like what I am doing and would like to support my work, you can do so by navigating to Buy Me A Coffee .com and searching emma lucy wall (with or without...
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024 - Clare
Dr Clare Tower, The Authentic Pregnancy Doctor, consultant obstetrician and mother of three discusses issues facing maternity services in the UK You can follow Clare on Tik Tok or Instagram Other resources we discussed were: Dr Hana Dahlen and the perineum Dr Florence Wilcox Home Birth episode…
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023 - Sybile
Author, life coach, mother of two daughters - Sybile describes how her understanding and use of good nutrition and healthy lifestyle aided the conception and gestation of her two daughters and prompted her to write her book - Thrive Through Pregnancy Here's a link to the episode of The Midwives...
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022 - Roma
Doula, birth educator, Spinning Babies and hypobirthing instructor, mother of three sons Roma Hearsey shares the stories of her own births and discusses with Emma some of her experiences supporting birthing women - what works and what doesn't You can find out more about Roma's work on her website...
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021 - Siobhan
Siobhan, Free Thyself, describes her journey from secondary school counsellor to female empowerment coach and healer You can find out more about her sacred work on her webiste If you feel called to tell your Stories From your Womb, you can book a call with me via my Calendly I welcome...
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020 - Anna
Midwife, doula and mother Anna describes some aspects of her professional life and how she supports women during their pregnancies and birth If you feel called to tell your Stories From your Womb, you can book a call with me via my Calendly I welcome all stories - you don't have to have...
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019 - Gesine
Please be aware that there is a meditation at the end of this episode. Please ensure that you are not driving or 'operating heavy machinery' whilst listening. Instead, take a few moments of peace for yourself - maybe sit at the foot of your favourite tree or cuddle up on your sofa. Above all, be...
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018 - Daisy
Independent midwife Daisy Kelly of Mama Sanctuary describes her 18 year long career with the NHS and her departure to start her own independent midwifery practice The (very) short film Emma spoke about is Push If you feel called to tell your Stories From your Womb, you can book a call with me via...
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017 - Samantha
Sam Gadsden - doula, mother, wife, sister, aunty and friend = shares the stories of her four births and highlights the great benefits of giving birth at home Visit Sam's website Watch her interview about breastfeeding on morning TV and buy her Stages of Birth Course If you feel called to tell…
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016 - Megan
Student midwife Megan shares stories from the coal face of the midwifery world If you feel called to tell your Stories From your Womb, you can book a call with me via my Calendly I welcome all stories - you don't have to have had kids, just a womb !! If you like what I am doing and would like...
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015 - Sarah
In this episode Emma speak with Sarah Drawwater about her work as a birth doula and hypno birthing facilitator We discuss women's choices during pregnancy and birth, what might be going wrong and how women can take back control of their own bodies and processes You can here more about Sarah's…
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014 - Caroline
Doula, nutritionist, homeopath and VBAC (vaginal birth after Cesarean) specialist Caroline Spear joins Emma and shares the stories of her relationship with her womb, her pregnancies, her births and her road to choosing the career she loves. If you feel called to tell your Stories From your Womb,...
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013 - Mary and Jo
Mary has two sons - one born in hospital, one at home Jo has no children of her own Together, they birthed the wonderful Chicken Shed Theatre If you feel called to tell your Stories From your Womb, you can book a call with me via my Calendly I welcome all stories - you don't have to have had...
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012 - Penny
Two inductions, one C section and a bit too much being ignored Emma spoke of the gentle C section If you feel called to tell your Stories From your Womb, you can book a call with me via my Calendly I welcome all stories - you don't have to have had kids, just a womb !! If you like what I am...
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011 - Ali
Ali shares her journey with IVF which culminated with the conception and birth of her two wonderful sons. The Midwives Cauldron episode mentioned about Women's Rites of Passage is available here If you feel called to tell your Stories From your Womb, you can book a call with me via my…
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010 - Sonia
Her own birth and some fairly hair raising medical interventions If you feel called to tell your Stories From your Womb, you can book a call with me via my Calendly I welcome all stories - you don't have to have had kids, just a womb !! If you like what I am doing and would like to support my...
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009 - Angela (left midwifery to become a birth keeper)
Angela is a qualified midwife. Three years ago, she came off the MC register and became a birth keeper. In this episode we discuss the state of maternity services in the UK today and delve into Angela's reasons for changing the way she works. You can find out more about Angela at her website And...
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008 - Yemese
Yemese describes the arrival of her five babies in nine years. Her births were all in hospital and all vaginal. Thank you Yemese for sharing your stories so freely xx If you feel called to tell your Stories From your Womb, you can book a call with me via my Calendly I welcome all stories…
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007 - Maddie
Maddie McMahon is the founder of Developing Doulas. A doula since 2003, she has written two books - Why Doulas Matter and Why Mothering Matters. Maddie shares her own birth story from 2000 and we discuss the very simple measures that can improve the birth experience for many women and save the…
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006 - Aimee
Emma's doula facilitator shares the story of her induction in Gibraltar in 2009. She also shares pearls of wisdom having attended over 100 births. Aimee is a birth and post natal doula and energy healer. You can find out more about her and the services she offers here If you feel called to tell...
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005 - Lucy
Emma's 'spiritual daughter' shares the story of the free birth of her son in Lisbon, Portugal, 2023. Links we discussed: When Push Comes To Shove Laura Shanley Online course Ina May Gaskin Lucy’s podcast Ingredients for after birth pads witch hazel, aloe vera & lavender If you feel called to tell...
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004 - Joanna
Joanna tells how she used hypnobirthing to help her with the home births of her two sons - 2021 and 2024 Inspired by her births, Joanna has become a hypnobirthing facilitator herself and set up her Brighton based business Feminine Empowered Space You can find her here and on Instagram If you feel...
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003 - Jessica
Emma's sister shares the stories of her two physiological births in hospital - one in water and one narrowly avoided induction !! 2004 and 2006 If you feel called to tell your Stories From your Womb, you can book a call with me via my Calendly I welcome all stories - you don't have to have…
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002 - Frances
Emma's mum shares her birth stories Six physiological hospital births and one very short adoption between 1963 and 1972 If you feel called to tell your Stories From your Womb, you can book a call with me via my Calendly I welcome all stories - you don't have to have had kids, just a womb !!…
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001 - Emma
Emma tells her four birth stories: Induction - 1999; Home birth - 2000; Stillborn C-section - 2004; Elective C-section - 2005 If you feel called to tell your Stories From your Womb, you can book a call with me via my Calendly I welcome all stories - you don't have to have had kids, just a…
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Welcome To Stories From The Womb
In this podcast, I will be gathering stories - stories from women - stories which tell of the diverse experiences that women have of pregnancy, birth and with their uteruses in general !! If you feel called to tell your Stories From your Womb, you can book a call with me via my Calendly I...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A birth and postnatal doula, Emma invites women of all ages & at all stages to share about their relationship & experiences with this most sacred of organsSharing these stories can help those who have suffered to find healing and it can empower those who are planning or preparing to bring new life into the world to do so with grace and easeFrom menstruation to hysterectomy, infertility to multiple births, all stories and experiences are welcomeIf you feel called to share the stories from your womb, click the link in any episode to book a call to meet Emma
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emmalucywall
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A birth and postnatal doula, Emma invites women of all ages & at all stages to share about their relationship & experiences with this most sacred of organsSharing these stories can help those who have suffered to find healing and it can empower those who are planning or preparing to bring new life...
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