The Harsh Realities Of The Maternity System & Breech Birth with Birthing Instincts & Midwife Blyss

What happens when you start questioning everything you've been taught and trained as an obstetrician inside one of the busiest hospitals in the world?This is a really powerful conversation with Dr Stuart Fishbein and Midwife Blyss Young where we unpack the harsh realities of the modern maternity system, and why so many women leave birth feeling traumatised, disconnected and disempowered.You'll especially love this if you've been told your baby is in the breech position! A big thank you to Take Five Aromatherapy for making this episode possible! Check out the wide range of ⁠⁠pregnancy blends⁠⁠ and use the code POPTHAT15 for 15% off the full range (including Poppy's favourite candle, the ⁠⁠Calming Anchor⁠⁠!!) Follow Dr Stu on Instagram: ⁠⁠@birthinginstinctsVisit Birthing Instincts online hereListen to the Birthing Instincts podcastFollow Midwife Blyss: @wovenmoon_Join the Patreon hereFollow Poppy on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@popthatmumma⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Birth Box⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Oxytocin Bubble⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & use the code ADAM for 50% off until the end of MayGrab⁠⁠ Sonic Rooms

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In this episode, I’m joined by somatic therapist Charlotte Mindel to talk about why being a more present parent is not just about trying harder.We explore what really pulls us out of the moment, how stress and stored tension live in the body, why motherhood can bring so much to the surface, and what it means to come back to yourself.If you’ve ever felt distracted, agitated, emotionally elsewhere or guilty that you cannot fully switch off with your child, this conversation will help you feel understood.A big thank you to Tommee Tippee for making this episode possible! Check out the wide range of soothers ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ and use the code POPTHAT15 for 15% off until the end of June 2026.Follow Charlotte on Instagram: @the_embodied_motherFollow Poppy on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@popthatmumma⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Birth Box⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Oxytocin Bubble⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use code ADAM to save 50% offGrab Sonic Rooms

In this episode I’m joined by Nikki Wilson from the Maternal Mental Health Alliance to talk about postpartum mental health, the early weeks after birth, and the signs that a new mum might need more support.We talk about baby blues, postnatal depression, intrusive thoughts, bonding, identity shifts and why so many women feel shame in silence. This is an important, reassuring conversation for anyone navigating pregnancy, postpartum or new motherhood.A big thank you to Tommee Tippee for making this episode possible! Check out the wide range of soothers ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ and use the code POPTHAT15 for 15% off until the end of June 2026.Follow The Maternal Mental Health Alliance on Instagram @mmhallianceFollow Poppy on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@popthatmumma⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab ⁠⁠⁠⁠Birth Box⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠Oxytocin Bubble⁠⁠⁠⁠ Need support?If you are in crisis, despairing or suicidal, please talk to a healthcare professional immediately. This could be a GP, midwife or health visitor, for example.Or, you can:Call 111Go to A&E at your nearest hospitalCall Samaritans on 116 123 or email [email protected] support options as mentioned by Nikki:- NHS Talking Therapies- PANDAS foundation- Maternal OCD- Pregnancy Sickness Support- Make Birth Better- Birth Trauma Association

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Today, I’m joined by Lindsey Simcik from Almost 30 to talk about intuition, embodiment, nervous system safety and the transformation that happens when you become a mother.We explore self trust, mum rage, regulation, presence and what it really looks like to stay connected to yourself through motherhood. This is a beautiful, honest conversation for any woman moving through pregnancy, postpartum or early motherhood.A big thank you to Tommee Tippee for making this episode possible! Check out the wide range of soothers ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ and use the code POPTHAT15 for 15% off until the end of June 2026.Follow Lindsey on Instagram: ⁠⁠@lindseysimcikSubscribe to the Momplex Substack: hereFollow Poppy on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@popthatmumma⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab ⁠⁠⁠⁠Birth Box⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠Oxytocin Bubble⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode I’m joined by the incredible Alice, The Modern Doula, for a real conversation about modern birth prep, pain, intensity and the biggest challenges women face when preparing for birth today.We talk about the pressure to do birth a certain way, where childbirth education can miss the mark, and what it really means to prepare for a positive, powerful birth without overcomplicating it.A big thank you to Tommee Tippee for making this episode possible! Check out the wide range of soothers ⁠here⁠ and use the code POPTHAT15 for 15% off until the end of June 2026.Follow Alice on Instagram: ⁠@themodern.doula Grab The Modern Birth Plan eBook HERE and use "POPTHAT" for 20% offFollow Poppy on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@popthatmumma⁠⁠⁠Grab ⁠⁠⁠Birth Box⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠Oxytocin Bubble⁠⁠⁠

This episode nearly didn’t make it out of my drafts.I recorded it during a moment where my energy felt low, my mindset was shifting and I wasn’t feeling like my usual self… but listening back, I realised there are some really important reminders in here for this stage of pregnancy.The third trimester can feel different. Slower. Heavier. More emotional. And that’s not something we talk about enough.Inside this episode, I share what this shift can feel like, how it’s shown up for me, and how I’ve been supporting myself through it, physically and mentally as I prepare for birth.If you’re in your third trimester and not quite feeling like yourself, give this a listen! My full Third Trimester Routine:https://pop-that-mumma.kit.com/thirdtrimesterroutineSupplements I’ve been using from Wild Nutrition:https://wildnutrition.com/popthatmumma50Use code POPTHATMUMMA50 for 50% off your first 3 months

Today, I’m joined by Alex from Be A Happier Parent for a really honest conversation about how pregnancy, birth and the early days of parenthood can change your relationship.We talk about the mental load, resentment, division of labour, emotional support and what birth partners can do differently from the very beginning. Alex also shares his own regrets and what he wishes he had understood sooner.This is a powerful listen for anyone preparing for a baby with their partner.A big thank you to Tommee Tippee for making this episode possible! Check out the wide range of soothers here and use the code POPTHAT15 for 15% off until the end of June 2026.Follow Alex on Instagram: ⁠⁠@beahappierparentCheck out the Be A Happier Parent PodcastFollow Poppy on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@popthatmumma⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab ⁠⁠⁠⁠Birth Box⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠Oxytocin Bubble⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode I’m joined by obstetrician Dr Natalie Elphinstone to talk about Maternal Assisted Caesareans, a powerful approach that allows women to actively participate in the moment their baby is born.We explore how caesareans are usually experienced, how this approach changes the birth environment, and why it can be such a meaningful option for some families.As part of Caesarean Awareness Month I’m also sharing my C-section planning template! Grab it here.And a huge thank you to our sponsor, ⁠⁠Bugaboo⁠⁠, for making this episode of the Positive Pregnancy, Birth & Motherhood podcast.Check out the full range from Bugaboo ⁠⁠here!⁠Follow Dr Natalie on Instagram: @drnatalieelphinstoneFollow Poppy on Instagram: ⁠⁠@popthatmumma⁠⁠Grab ⁠⁠Birth Box⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠Oxytocin Bubble⁠⁠