The MatNeo Podcast

Send a text Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injuries (OASI) remain a significant cause of maternal morbidity, with lasting physical and psychological impact if not identified, managed, and supported appropriately. In this episode, midwife and host Jo Govier is joined by Jenna Sweeney, a specialist pelvic health physiotherapist, to explore OASI across the continuum of maternity care. Together, they discuss risk factors and prevention strategies, the physiological rationale behind perineal massage and...

Send a text In this episode of The MatNeo Podcast, we explore how teams can better understand and address smoking in pregnancy through compassionate, evidence-based care. Host Jo Govier is joined by Gemma Horsefield, Midwife Sonographer and Fetal Surveillance Lead Midwife at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, and Nicola Brown, Lead for SmartStart, Norfolk and Waveney's in-house Maternity Tobacco Dependency Treatment Service. Together, they discuss the physiological impact of smoking in ...

Send a text In this episode, we explore the often-overlooked reality of mild to moderate mental health challenges during the perinatal period. While severe perinatal mental illness receives necessary clinical attention, many individuals experiencing distress below that threshold often fall through the cracks due to challenges in identification, fear of stigma and a lack of clear care pathways. We speak with Consultant Obstetrician Dr. Beth Revell, who specialises in perinatal mental hea...