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Tune into this super casual birthy podcast! In each episode, I'll be deep-diving into all things birth and birth photography. I'll be having real conversations, sharing honest thoughts and a whole lot in between! If you're slightly obsessed with all things birth - you'll LOVE this Podcast! Join me, your host Jo Robertson a UK birth photographer at Lillian Craze Birth Photography. Let the adventure begin, hit play!
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Hello Lovely Listeners, welcome to April - this is episode 40 and I'm talking all about TENS machines!In this ultra-quick episode, I talk about, what a TENS machine is, how they work, what they look like and right at the end how you can use one AFTER birth!I also share some news about a certain shop that I've opened!Hit play while you're relaxing, cooking, walking the dog or in the bath (my personalfavourite) Enjoy!Show Notes:Come and take a look at my brand new ETSY shop for birth workers - ...
Welcome to episode 39 where I chat with the lovely Danielle Fox from Beautifully Blooming, Cardiff all about being a doula, aqua natal teacher and a whole host of other services.If you've been thinking of becoming a doula, Danielle works as a mentor for Nurturing Birth and goes into fab detail about the courses they offer and what it's like working as a doula.We also dive into the huge benefits of aqua natal lessons, Danielle shares all in this fabulous episode. There's lots of laughter and r...
Welcome to episode 38, where I invited the incredibly inspiring Jeremy Simon on the podcast to talk about his divine fine art motherhood photography.This episode is loaded with so many topics. It was hard to let Jeremy go as I could have continued talking to him for many more hours!In this episode, we cover his photography journey and his work. We list a bunch of photographers whose work inspires the heck out of us and there's talk of darkroom and film process, virtual sessions and a special ...
I have returned to the show after a longer-than-expected break!In this brief episode, I share where I've been, how 2022 ended, how 2023 has started and a few other things you might find interesting. Heads up, I have decided to record and publish one episode a month (instead of 2) be sure to hit subscribe, so you don't miss new episodes!I have already secured some great people to come on the show to chat with me this year. I also have some birth topics I'm excited to talk about in future episo...
Hello and welcome to episode 35 - Today I'm sharing an abundance of tips that you can implement when you're 37 weeks pregnant.You do not need to do them all, just take the ones that tick your hell yeah I'm totally doing that one!! Tips range from batch cooking through to baby showers and more!It's a short but loaded one and if you know anyone who'd benefit from knowing these tips too - share the love and pass this episode on to them!Enjoy my lovely listeners!! Show Notes:Episode 3 - Ways to m...
Welcome to an experimental freestyle episode of the podcast!Experimental as in, I just chat with you unscripted about what's been happening in my world the last couple of weeks.I hope you enjoy it!!Show Notes:Blurry Photos HereLondon Reel Right HereLink to The Complete Naked Doula Experience CourseLink to The Naked Doula Visual Hypno-Birth Course
Welcome to episode 33, where I invited Angella on the show to share her pregnancy, twin birth and postpartum journey during the pandemic and lockdowns in November 2020.Angella's story tells of the hardship and reality of what it was like to be pregnant and give birth during the height of the pandemic and how using hypnobirthing helped enormously. I'm sure her story will resonate with so many who experienced a similar situation.We also touch on the Black Lives Matter movement and how she answe...
Welcome to episode 32 which is a quick-ish one that walks you through some tips to make your hospital birth more homely, using the 5 senses!There's some brilliant tips throughout this episode, so be sure to have a notepad and pen handy to scribble down a bunch of notes.If you're planning a hospital birth or your home birth plans have changed last minute, this episode might come in handy!Push PlayShownotes:Essential oils for labour - Go Here!Using a comb during labour - Go Here!Using The...
My guest on this week's episode is the fabulous Clarice Johnstone who's a Private Homebirth Midwife that resides in Whitsunday in Australia. In this episode we cover soooooo MUCH - it's a juicy one.We chat about the rise in first-time mums opting to have homebirths since the pandemic and Clarice shares a super tip for any first-time mums considering having a home birth. Clarice also shares each of her babies' birth stories which include twins!There are lots of honest conversations...
The number ONE thing most people want to know when they visit my website - Is How Much?In this short episode, I share with you why I choose to have my starting price on my website and why it's important to me that it's there for you to see.This is a quick one that just might resonate with you too. I'd love to know which camp you're in?Show Notes:All links below are mentioned in this episode:Shower Session // Epiosde 5 // Epiosde 29 // My Prices // My Instgram // YouTube
Welcome to this EPIC episode where I invited Julia Martins to the show to talk about the history of childbirth. Julia is in her final-year PhD at King’s College London. Her thesis is about the translation of “secrets of women” from Italian into French and English in the 16th and 17th centuries, and how the circulation of knowledge about sex and reproduction shaped the way the sexed body was understood. In this episode find out what recipe books have to do with childbirth, what tradition...
Hello and welcome to episode 28 which is a quick recap of all the people I have interviewed on the show so far. I share what I loved about each of them and give a quick breakdown of the conversations that were had.If you're new to the show and would like to know who I've had talks with - this is the episode for you. AND If you missed any interviews, this will help you out!It's been lovely to look back on all the conversations I've had and I'm looking forward to all the future ones to co...
I love poetry, it's been something I have turned to for as far back as I can remember. In honour of that love, I invited Bec-Ellis, a poet and photographer to the show to share her poetry, her creative process and what inspires her to write.This is such a beautiful episode where Bec reads aloud a few of her favourites poems that are so relatable and in tune with Mothering. What is echoed in her words is raw and beautifully authentic. We touch on all things Motherhood, the release of her...
I'm delighted that my guest Saffia Farr editor of Juno Magazine said yes to coming on the podcast to talk all about Juno!In this special episode, Saffia takes us on a journey of how Juno began for her and reveals what she loves about the magazine. We touch on my Birth in Pictures column and how that came to be, plus the array of articles published inside Juno on a bi-monthly basis. We also share how Juno is more than just a magazine.If this is the first time you've heard of Juno, I recommend ...
If you're planning on using Hypnobirthing for your up and coming birth or wanting to look into it a little more. This episode is PERFECT for you!In it, I chat with my long time friend Erika Townend who has been teaching the practice of Hypnobirthing for many years. Erika breaks down what hypnobirthing is, the benefits of using it at birth and details about courses available. Erika is softly spoken and so knowledgeable, she was a sheer joy to have on the show!Erika is also a Doula and Bi...
If you're thinking of using a birth pool this episode just might be able to help. In it, I investigate the conundrum of whether you might like to hire or buy a birth pool. I list some items you'll need and list some suppliers for you to take a look at plus a bunch of other stuff!It's worth listening to if you are questioning what to do - Shall I Hire or Buy a Birth Pool?Thanks for pushing play, enjoy Shownotes:Blog: Everything You Want Know About Getting a Birth PoolBirth Pool In a Box (UK)La...
Hello and Happy New Year, it's good to be back! In this brand new episode, I'll share with you my plans for the year ahead (there's lots!) and just generally have a catch up with you. If you are curious about what's occurring in 2022 - you might want to push play!Show Notes:Link to get my Newsletter Here!Link to read more Blogs Posts Here!Link to read more Google Reviews Here!Link To Book Me To Document Your Birth - Go Here!Link to Instagram so you don't miss a thing!
Welcome to episode 22 of the podcast, where I delve into the five main objections I hear when it comes to taking the plunge and hiring a birth photographer.They include the BIGGY - Expense and a few others that might resonate with you. It's not a long episode but one I think you'll enjoy.Show notes: Link to Listen Ep17: What's On-Call Life Actually Like?Lexia Frank Photography: http://www.lexiafrank.com/Link to Listen to Ep9: In Their Own Words! Blog: Birth Photography - Whose Voi...
Welcome to episode 21. In this episode, I share all about what made me decide to become a Doula alongside my birth photography. And it all started in a Yurt, in Pembrokeshire - Listen in to find out more. I also share how I help as a doula and how I merged birth photography & support. Show notes:Episode 20: Talks About The Birth Rites Collection: https://podcasts.apple.com/is/podcast/ep-20-talks-about-the-birth-rites-collection/id1532932905?i=1000539880153Link to The Positive Wellbe...
Welcome to episode 20 – On this week's episode, I'm thrilled to be joined by Helen Knowles who's an artist and the curator of the Birth Rites Collection and also Hermione Wiltshire who's also an artist and the co-head of a photography program at the Royal College of Art.In this episode, I invited both Helen and Hermione to tell me all about how the Birth Rites Collection was born and about the works that reside within it.The Birth Rites Collection is one of the largest collections of contempo...
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