Breaking the taboo
Breaking the taboo
Podcast Description
'Breaking the Taboo' is my new podcast on women’s health. In series one, I’ll be looking at the issue of birth trauma by speaking to affected mothers, families, healthcare professionals and campaigners for practical advice.
Like many women - my daughter's birth was not straightforward and this led me to chairing the UK Birth Trauma Inquiry as an MP in Parliament. So listen in and let’s break the taboo!
This podcast is sponsored by the law firm Irwin Mitchell. (https://www.irwinmitchell.com/ppc/irwinmitchell1?gclsrc=aw.ds&&ds_lpt_start&ds_lpt_end&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD86blBu0ya7VbzCyHqr9DNrTMn1Q&gclid=Cj0KCQiAy8K8BhCZARIsAKJ8sfS9YCgZE8pEGVI_xaDbjDKPVZUIPj1tUBztX0kJ_sza3VG2PzzS8H8aAhStEALw_wcB)
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The podcast explores various themes around birth trauma, including its impact on mothers and families, mental health challenges, and recovery strategies. Episode topics feature practical advice on maternal mental health, workplace reintegration post-birth injury, and physical recovery processes, with discussions led by healthcare professionals and affected individuals.
Like many women – my daughter’s birth was not straightforward and this led me to chairing the UK Birth Trauma Inquiry as an MP in Parliament. So listen in and let’s break the taboo!
This podcast is sponsored by the law firm Irwin Mitchell.
Dr Chris Dewhurst is a neonatologist and the Medical Director at Liverpool Women’s Hospital where they deliver approximately 7,500 babies per year. He has previously been the clinical Director for both neonatal and maternity services in Liverpool. Alongside his medical leadership role he continues to provide clinical care on the neonatal intensive care unit where he has a special interest in neonatal ventilation. He is driven to minimise health inequalities, particularly in relation to impact of deprivation on neonatal and maternity outcomes.
Zalena Vandrewala is mum to Sam born at 24+2 weeks gestation and Ava born at 36+5 weeks gestation and wife to Martin. Zalena actively supports and advises the neonatal unit at Liverpool Women’s Hospital and Alder Hey Children’s Hospital on various matters including family integrated care and parental experience as well as having supported and advised the Liverpool Neonatal partnership as they prepare to open the largest neonatal unit in Europe in 2026.
Baby Lifeline: https://www.babylifeline.org.uk/
Special care (ill or premature babies): https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/labour-and-birth/after-the-birth/special-care-ill-or-premature-babies/
This podcast is sponsored by the law firm Irwin Mitchell.
DISCLAIMER: This show is not intended to be medical advice please seek advice from a GP or Doctor.
Website: http://www.theo-clarke.org.uk/podcast
Instagram: @theoclarkemp
Breaking The Taboo production team:
Producer: Natasha Feroze
Researcher: Max Austin and Elliott Malik
Designer: Emily Ryder
Social media: Bella Carter
Studio manager: Adam Woodward
Studio: Studio 55 part of Wolfe Power Club
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