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OMH PodcastSeason 2 EP3| Part 2 : British Women Don’t Complain | Politeness, Stoicism & The Cost of Silence in Women’s Health (UK)Why do British women struggle to speak up about pain?
In Episode 3 of Our Mother’s Health Podcast, Dr Viviane Chinwah and Dr Jo Heeney explore the hidden cost of politeness, stoicism, and silence in women’s health across the UK.
From pregnancy and childbirth to chronic pain, menopause, and everyday GP appointments, many women minimise their symptoms — often saying “I don’t want to bother anyone” or “It’s probably nothing.”
But silence has consequences.
In this powerful conversation, we discuss:
• The cultural expectation of British politeness
• Why women underplay pa...
2026-02-2315 min
OMH PodcastSeason 2 EP 3 | Part 1 |British Women Don’t Complain | Politeness, Stoicism & The Cost of Silence in Women’s Health (UK)Why do British women struggle to speak up about pain?
In Episode 3 of Our Mother’s Health Podcast, Dr Viviane Chinwah and Dr Jo Heeney explore the hidden cost of politeness, stoicism, and silence in women’s health across the UK.
From pregnancy and childbirth to chronic pain, menopause, and everyday GP appointments, many women minimise their symptoms — often saying “I don’t want to bother anyone” or “It’s probably nothing.”
But silence has consequences.
In this powerful conversation, we discuss:
• The cultural expectation of British politeness
• Why women underplay pa...
2026-02-2314 min
OMH PodcastSeason 2 EP2 |Working Through Pregnancy: At What Cost? | Maternal Health & Career Pressure.Are pregnant women expected to “do it all”?
In Season 2, Episode 2 of Our Mother’s Health Podcast, we explore the hidden physical, emotional, and social risks of working through pregnancy — especially for women balancing careers, caregiving, and cultural expectations.
From workplace pressure to maternal burnout, we ask the difficult question:
At what cost are women working through pregnancy?
In this episode, we discuss:
The health risks of working long hours during pregnancy
Maternal stress and its impact on baby outcomes
Workplace discrimination against pregnant women
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2026-02-1611 min
OMH PodcastS2 EP1 Superwoman Syndrome in Pregnancy: When Coping Becomes DangerousOur Mother’s Health Podcast – Season 2, Episode 1
Episode 1 of Season 2 of Our Mother’s Health Podcast explores Superwoman Syndrome in pregnancy — the cultural and systemic pressure on women to cope, stay silent, and endure discomfort, pain, and complications without complaint.
Across the UK and globally, pregnant women are often praised for being “strong,” “resilient,” and “coping well.” But in maternity care systems — including the NHS — this expectation can lead to medical gaslighting, delayed diagnosis, and preventable maternal harm.
In this episode, we examine:
What Superwoman Syndrome looks like in pregnancy and childbirth
Why...
2026-02-0909 min
OMH PodcastSeason 2 Trailer: Superwoman Syndrome in pregnancySeason 2 of Our Mother’s Health Podcast is live.
Episode 1 explores Superwoman Syndrome in pregnancy — the pressure on women to cope, stay silent, and endure, even when something feels wrong.
From medical gaslighting in maternity care to cultural expectations that silence women in the UK and globally, this season asks:
What happens when strength becomes dangerous?
Season 2 starts here.
Episode 1 is live now.
If you’re pregnant and something doesn’t feel right — your voice matters.
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#SuperwomanSyndrome #MaternalHealth #PregnancyPodcast #WomensHealth #NHSMaternity #MedicalGaslig...
2026-02-0900 min
OMH PodcastSeason 1 Finale EP 7: Traditional Practices and Misinformation: When Culture and Care CollideCenturies of tradition shape how women give birth — but when cultural practices meet misinformation, the results can be deadly. In Episode 7 of Our Mother’s Health Podcast, we explore the fine line between cultural wisdom and harmful myths. From unverified herbal treatments to rituals that delay medical care, this episode examines how misinformation spreads through generations — and what it takes to bridge the gap between tradition and evidence-based care.
Featuring stories from public health advocates, this discussion sheds light on how respect for culture must go hand-in-hand with accurate maternal health information.
#TraditionalBirth #Maternal...
2025-10-0629 min
OMH PodcastS1 EP 6 :Mismanaged Caesarean Sections: Risks, Real Stories, and Maternal Mortality | OMH PodcastC-sections are one of the most common surgical procedures worldwide, but when they are mismanaged, they can become deadly. In low-resource settings, lack of skilled staff, inadequate infrastructure, and poor post-operative care contribute to avoidable maternal deaths and complications. Even in developed countries, inequities in surgical quality and maternal care persist.
In this episode of the Our Mother’s Health Podcast (OMH), we examine:
Why C-sections can save lives — and why mismanagement leads to tragedy
Global statistics comparing maternal mortality linked to C-sections in low- vs high-income countries
Real-life stories of wome...
2025-09-2930 min
OMH PodcastPart 2 EP5: Delays in Maternal Care: Why Women Still Die Walking Miles for Help | OMH Podcast with Dr Jennifer Irabor & Mr Ukonu ObasiWhy are mothers still dying because of delays in accessing healthcare? In this episode of the Our Mother’s Health Podcast, we explore the “Three Delays” model—delays in deciding to seek care, reaching a health facility, and receiving adequate treatment once there.
We share real-life stories of women who walked miles while in labor, faced rejection at hospitals due to cost, or endured poor infrastructure that prevented timely access to care. These preventable delays continue to claim thousands of lives in low-resource settings.
🎧 Join us as we discuss solutions: community-based transport systems, better maternal health fina...
2025-09-2227 min
OMH PodcastPart 1 EP5: Delays in Maternal Care: Why Women Still Die Walking Miles for Help | OMH Podcast with Dr Jennifer Irabor & Mr Ukonu ObasiWhy are mothers still dying because of delays in accessing healthcare? In this episode of the Our Mother’s Health Podcast, we explore the “Three Delays” model—delays in deciding to seek care, reaching a health facility, and receiving adequate treatment once there.
We share real-life stories of women who walked miles while in labor, faced rejection at hospitals due to cost, or endured poor infrastructure that prevented timely access to care. These preventable delays continue to claim thousands of lives in low-resource settings.
🎧 Join us as we discuss solutions: community-based transport systems, better maternal health fina...
2025-09-2228 min
OMH PodcastS1 EP4 : Maternal Sepsis: The Silent K^ller in Childbirth | OMH Podcast with Prof Osaro ErhaborMaternal sepsis is one of the leading preventable causes of maternal deaths worldwide, claiming the lives of tens of thousands of women every year. Often triggered by untreated infections during pregnancy, childbirth, or postpartum, maternal sepsis can escalate rapidly if care is delayed.
In this episode of the Our Mother’s Health Podcast (OMH), we explore:
What maternal sepsis is and how it develops
Global statistics on maternal sepsis deaths in low- and high-income countries
Real stories of women affected by preventable infections
Barriers to early diagnosis and treatment in...
2025-09-1538 min
OMH PodcastS1 EP3 :Unsafe Abortions – The Silent Crisis | Our Mother’s Health Podcast Ep.3Unsafe abortions remain a leading cause of preventable maternal deaths worldwide, especially in low-resource countries. In this episode of the Our Mother’s Health Podcast, we uncover real stories from women, discuss the risks of unsafe abortion, and highlight how stigma, restrictive laws, and lack of access to safe reproductive care are fueling this crisis.
🎧 Join Dr. Viviane Chinwah as she speaks with Prof Kinikanwo Innocent Green and to shed light on the silent crisis of unsafe abortions and what can be done to save lives.
#UnsafeAbortion #MaternalHealth #ReproductiveRights #EndMaternalDeaths #OMHPodcast #SilentCrisis
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2025-09-1235 min
OMH PodcastS1 Episode 2 :Postpartum Haemorrhage (PPH)Postpartum haemorrhage — severe bleeding after childbirth —is the leading cause of maternal death worldwide, responsible for 25% of maternal deaths globally.In this episode of the Our Mother’s Health Podcast, Dr. Viviane Chinwah explores the devastating impact of PPH on mothers, families, and communities. We share real-life stories, explain why women in low-resource settings are most at risk, and highlight solutions that can save lives — from timely access to medication like oxytocin to improved emergency care.
.🔎 In this episode, you’ll learn: • What postpartum haemorrhage is and why it’s so dangerous • Stories of women affected by uncontrolled bleeding after childbirth • The socio-cultural and systemic barriers to timely care • Strategies to prevent maternal deaths from PPH🌍 Together, we can advocate for sa...
2025-09-0545 min
OMH PodcastS1 EP 1: Why Mothers Are Dying in 2025 | OMH Podcast Season Ep1Every mother deserves to survive childbirth. Yet in 2025, maternal mortality remains a crisis across the globe.
In this first episode of the Our Mother’s Health (OMH) Podcast, Dr. Viviane Chinwah explores why mothers are still dying during pregnancy and childbirth, with a focus on preventable causes, systemic delays, and global health inequalities.
You’ll hear real stories and learn about the solutions needed to save mothers’ lives worldwide.
🌍 Topics Covered:
The global state of maternal mortality in 2025
Preventable vs unpreventable maternal deaths
Real-life stories from Nigeria and Ugand...
2025-08-2912 min
2025-08-2707 min
OMH PodcastOMH Welcome VideoYour are welcome to OMH podcast!
I am delighted you are on this journey with me.
Seasoning One Episode Coming up Friday 29th August. Stay tuned.
2025-08-0101 min