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SprogcastBirthrights & Secret MidwifeIn Episode 60 of Sprogcast, Rebecca Brione explains the Holding It All Together research carried out last year by Birthrights and Birth Companions. Karen also chats with the Secret Midwife about her revelatory book.2020-03-2558 minSprogcastBirthrights & Secret MidwifeIn Episode 60 of Sprogcast, Rebecca Brione explains the Holding It All Together research carried out last year by Birthrights and Birth Companions. Karen also chats with the Secret Midwife about her revelatory book.2020-03-2558 min
SprogcastIVF and SurrogacyThis is one of those lovely episodes where Mark and Karen get along harmoniously throughout (at least in the final edit!). Highlights include the bit where BBC Journalist David Gregory Kumar describes Sprogcast as "surprisingly intellectually intense," and Karen apologising to Mark for cutting off his talk at the Northern Ireland Positive Birth Conference.2019-10-251h 03SprogcastIVF and SurrogacyThis is one of those lovely episodes where Mark and Karen get along harmoniously throughout (at least in the final edit!). Highlights include the bit where BBC Journalist David Gregory Kumar describes Sprogcast as "surprisingly intellectually intense," and Karen apologising to Mark for cutting off his talk at the Northern Ireland Positive Birth Conference.2019-10-251h 03
SprogcastFeminism and BirthIn Sprogcast 54, there are some small feminist moments and some big moments of feminism. We talk to Milli Hill about her new book, and explore some of our responses to it.2019-09-2555 minSprogcastFeminism and BirthIn Sprogcast 54, there are some small feminist moments and some big moments of feminism. We talk to Milli Hill about her new book, and explore some of our responses to it.2019-09-2556 min
SprogcastMaternity services and birth traumaIn this episode of Sprogcast, Mark interviews Maureen Treadwell of the Birth Trauma Association, and Karen chats with author Emma Svanberg, whose new book Why Birth Trauma Matters is out now from Pinter & Martin.2019-06-251h 02SprogcastMaternity services and birth traumaIn this episode of Sprogcast, Mark interviews Maureen Treadwell of the Birth Trauma Association, and Karen chats with author Emma Svanberg, whose new book Why Birth Trauma Matters is out now from Pinter & Martin.2019-06-251h 03
SprogcastBaby BrainsIn this episode we valiantly try to settle the difference of opinions with regard to gendered brains, by talking to Gina Rippon. Lively discussion and deep philosophy ensue...
Sprogcast is sponsored by Pinter & Martin, publishers of pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding books - www.pinterandmartin.com - enter sprogcast to get 10% off2019-05-2551 minSprogcastBaby BrainsIn this episode we valiantly try to settle the difference of opinions with regard to gendered brains, by talking to Gina Rippon. Lively discussion and deep philosophy ensue...
Sprogcast is sponsored by Pinter & Martin, publishers of pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding books - www.pinterandmartin.com - enter sprogcast to get 10% off2019-05-2551 min
SprogcastCultural Context of BreastfeedingEven though we mention breastfeeding in every episode, it's a while since we've dedicated a whole show to Karen's Favourite Subject - so here we are with Cecilia Tomori, Despatches, Tigers and more. Full show notes will be at patreon.com/sprogcast
Sprogcast is sponsored by Pinter & Martin, publishers of pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding books - www.pinterandmartin.com - enter sprogcast to get 10% off2019-04-2557 minSprogcastCultural Context of BreastfeedingEven though we mention breastfeeding in every episode, it's a while since we've dedicated a whole show to Karen's Favourite Subject - so here we are with Cecilia Tomori, Despatches, Tigers and more. Full show notes will be at patreon.com/sprogcast
Sprogcast is sponsored by Pinter & Martin, publishers of pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding books - www.pinterandmartin.com - enter sprogcast to get 10% off2019-04-2557 min
SprogcastPaternal Mental HealthSprogcast 48 is about paternal mental health, featuring an interview with Dr Andrew Mayers and discussion of an article from Science Weekly. Louise Oliver also talks about her work on Diversity in Infant Feeding. Mark and Karen disagree on whether the brain is gendered at birth, but have reached out to author Gina Rippon to invite her to clear this up on a future episode. Mark tells us that his spirit animal is an armadillo.2019-03-2556 minSprogcastPaternal Mental HealthSprogcast 48 is about paternal mental health, featuring an interview with Dr Andrew Mayers and discussion of an article from Science Weekly. Louise Oliver also talks about her work on Diversity in Infant Feeding. Mark and Karen disagree on whether the brain is gendered at birth, but have reached out to author Gina Rippon to invite her to clear this up on a future episode. Mark tells us that his spirit animal is an armadillo.2019-03-2556 min
SprogcastParentingSprogcast - Episode 47 - Parenting (March 2019) by Pinter & Martin2019-02-2554 minSprogcastParentingSprogcast - Episode 47 - Parenting (March 2019) by Pinter & Martin2019-02-2554 min
SprogcastMotherhoodSprogcast 46 sets out to be about motherhood, and evolves to include discussion of language and culture, and an interview about running. Tune in to listen to Maddie McMahon talking about her book, and Sally Golightly on running 52.6 miles.2019-01-2556 minSprogcastMotherhoodSprogcast 46 sets out to be about motherhood, and evolves to include discussion of language and culture, and an interview about running. Tune in to listen to Maddie McMahon talking about her book, and Sally Golightly on running 52.6 miles.2019-01-2556 min
SprogcastIn the Birth RoomIn Sprogcast 43, Mark and Karen compete for who has the most stereotypical household set up, and have crammed the episode with interviews: Lauren Parker explains doulas; Jo Robertson tells us what a birth photographer does; and Ellie Durant talks to Mark about writing her novel, New Walk.2018-10-251h 04SprogcastIn the Birth RoomIn Sprogcast 43, Mark and Karen compete for who has the most stereotypical household set up, and have crammed the episode with interviews: Lauren Parker explains doulas; Jo Robertson tells us what a birth photographer does; and Ellie Durant talks to Mark about writing her novel, New Walk.2018-10-251h 04
SprogcastBaby LossIn Sprogcast episode 42, Mark and Karen mark Baby Loss Awareness week, including interviews with author Mel Scott, and psychologist and agony aunt Petra Boynton, about their forthcoming books.2018-09-251h 02SprogcastBaby LossIn Sprogcast episode 42, Mark and Karen mark Baby Loss Awareness week, including interviews with author Mel Scott, and psychologist and agony aunt Petra Boynton, about their forthcoming books.2018-09-251h 02
SprogcastHealth MessagesIn Episode 40 of Sprogcast, Mark and Karen take a long hard look at their own prejudices, and narrowly manage to avoid insulting the people of Slough. Heather Trickey talks about her research into health messages around alcohol in pregnancy, and we also discuss the recent articles about giving early solids in order to make babies sleep "better."2018-07-251h 03SprogcastHealth MessagesIn Episode 40 of Sprogcast, Mark and Karen take a long hard look at their own prejudices, and narrowly manage to avoid insulting the people of Slough. Heather Trickey talks about her research into health messages around alcohol in pregnancy, and we also discuss the recent articles about giving early solids in order to make babies sleep "better."2018-07-251h 04
SprogcastWorking TogetherIn Sprogcast 38, entitled Working Together, Mark and Karen make a supreme effort to do just that, despite badmouthing each other's professions for a few minutes at the start of the show. They go on to interview maternity advocate Paul Golden, several members of Reading's Maternity Voices Partnership, and Mama Conference attendee Bronwen Rashad. By the end, they are still on good terms.2018-05-2553 minSprogcastWorking TogetherIn Sprogcast 38, entitled Working Together, Mark and Karen make a supreme effort to do just that, despite badmouthing each other's professions for a few minutes at the start of the show. They go on to interview maternity advocate Paul Golden, several members of Reading's Maternity Voices Partnership, and Mama Conference attendee Bronwen Rashad. By the end, they are still on good terms.2018-05-2554 min
SprogcastMiscellanyIn Sprogcast 37, Mark mansplains breastfeeding guilt to Karen. Karen claims to be married when she isn't. Rebecca Schiller tells us why the world needs another book about birth; and Maddie McMahon drives off into the sunset on her Boobie Bus.2018-04-251h 06SprogcastMiscellanyIn Sprogcast 37, Mark mansplains breastfeeding guilt to Karen. Karen claims to be married when she isn't. Rebecca Schiller tells us why the world needs another book about birth; and Maddie McMahon drives off into the sunset on her Boobie Bus.2018-04-251h 06
SprogcastMaternal Request CaesareanIn Sprogcast 34, we're discussing maternal request for caesarean with Maria Booker from Birthrights, and Professor of Women's Health Dr Susan Bewley. We have a report from the Birth Trauma Conference, and Mark puts Karen on the spot about which birth book she would most recommend. Tune in to hear her squirm.2018-01-2556 minSprogcastMaternal Request CaesareanIn Sprogcast 34, we're discussing maternal request for caesarean with Maria Booker from Birthrights, and Professor of Women's Health Dr Susan Bewley. We have a report from the Birth Trauma Conference, and Mark puts Karen on the spot about which birth book she would most recommend. Tune in to hear her squirm.2018-01-2557 min
SprogcastLive in LeedsSprogcast 32 was recorded live in Leeds, with a panel of special guests. Sheena Byrom, Fran Bailey, Rineke Schram, Claire Harbottle and Mia Scotland chat with our studio audience about midwifery, with some great tips and encouragement for student midwives; and the state of birth and parenting today.2017-11-251h 01SprogcastLive in LeedsSprogcast 32 was recorded live in Leeds, with a panel of special guests. Sheena Byrom, Fran Bailey, Rineke Schram, Claire Harbottle and Mia Scotland chat with our studio audience about midwifery, with some great tips and encouragement for student midwives; and the state of birth and parenting today.2017-11-252h 04
SprogcastFeeding BabiesIn Sprogcast 31, Karen and Mark are happily reunited but both under the weather, but their croaky voices don't stop them getting into a scrap about research evidence. Amy Brown chats about her Why It Matters book on Introducing Solids, and Alison Thewliss MP explains how a bill goes through parliament, and what the All Party Working Group does.2017-10-2557 minSprogcastFeeding BabiesIn Sprogcast 31, Karen and Mark are happily reunited but both under the weather, but their croaky voices don't stop them getting into a scrap about research evidence. Amy Brown chats about her Why It Matters book on Introducing Solids, and Alison Thewliss MP explains how a bill goes through parliament, and what the All Party Working Group does.2017-10-2558 min
Confident ConversationsPulling rank over a bag of lego as charity trustee | Leadership | CareerBeing trustee for a charity pays dividends for your career because it demonstrates integrity, responsibility and self-motivation. Karen Hall is going one step further and is in the running for NCT President. In this interview, Karen explains why she thinks it is really important for there to be a second candidate in the presidential elections so that the membership has a choice. Even though putting herself forward feels scary and vulnerable! We discuss the responsibilities of trustees and how this differs from the management board of a commercial organisation. Karen encourages you to put yourself forw...2017-09-0725 min
SprogcastSprogcast Live!A live episode recorded at effraspace with Vanessa Olorenshaw, Becky Reed, and Denis Walsh, chatting with an audience on the subject of maternal autonomy2017-05-251h 00SprogcastSprogcast Live!A live episode recorded at effraspace with Vanessa Olorenshaw, Becky Reed, and Denis Walsh, chatting with an audience on the subject of maternal autonomy2017-05-2559 min
SprogcastMiscarriage & AbortionIn Sprogcast 24, Mark and Karen get stuck into some sensitive and controversial topics, and very nearly fall out. Fascinating interviews with Aileen White from Birthing From Within Kent who supports women after miscarriage, and Abi Fitzgibbon of the British Pregnancy Advisory Service.2017-03-251h 03SprogcastMiscarriage & AbortionIn Sprogcast 24, Mark and Karen get stuck into some sensitive and controversial topics, and very nearly fall out. Fascinating interviews with Aileen White from Birthing From Within Kent who supports women after miscarriage, and Abi Fitzgibbon of the British Pregnancy Advisory Service.2017-03-251h 02
SprogcastWomen-centred epiduralsIn Sprogcast 22, Dr Attila Jonas talks about his woman-centred epidurals, and Johanna Rhys-Davies gives a great insight into her work for Birthrights. Mark and Karen discuss the IMUK insurance issue, and get a bit philosophical, as usual.2017-01-251h 03SprogcastWomen-centred epiduralsIn Sprogcast 22, Dr Attila Jonas talks about his woman-centred epidurals, and Johanna Rhys-Davies gives a great insight into her work for Birthrights. Mark and Karen discuss the IMUK insurance issue, and get a bit philosophical, as usual.2017-01-251h 03
SprogcastFestive edition with Wendy JonesSprogcast - Episode 21 (January 2017) by Pinter & Martin2016-12-2551 minSprogcastFestive edition with Wendy JonesSprogcast - Episode 21 (January 2017) by Pinter & Martin2016-12-2551 min
SprogcastCaesarean BirthSprogcast 18 includes a chat with Clare Goggin about gentle caesarean birth, a discussion of some of the interesting things that have been in the news, and Mark and Karen get into a fight over terminology.2016-09-2558 minSprogcastCaesarean BirthSprogcast 18 includes a chat with Clare Goggin about gentle caesarean birth, a discussion of some of the interesting things that have been in the news, and Mark and Karen get into a fight over terminology.2016-09-2557 min
SprogcastSprogcast live!Sprogcast - Episode 17 - Sprogcast live! (September 2016) by Pinter & Martin2016-08-251h 08SprogcastSprogcast live!Sprogcast - Episode 17 - Sprogcast live! (September 2016) by Pinter & Martin2016-08-251h 07
SprogcastSex and RelationshipsIn Sprogcast 14 we're talking Sex and Relationships, a bit of orgasmic birth, and an interview with agony aunt Petra Boynton.2016-05-251h 00SprogcastSex and RelationshipsIn Sprogcast 14 we're talking Sex and Relationships, a bit of orgasmic birth, and an interview with agony aunt Petra Boynton.2016-05-2559 min