Welcome to the first episode of Mother Tongue. In this episode, three expat mama's Ellis, Jess and Maryanne who make up the Mother Tongue team, discuss their birthing experiences. Maryanne talks us through her 27-hour labour and the advantages of using a tens machine. Ellis provides an insight into the benefits of hypnobirthing and having her husband, Mr H, ... Show More
Oct 27
The Diagnoses Women Wait Years For: Endometriosis, PCOS & Fertility with Dr. Ayse Ekin Clemente
On average, it takes years for women with endometriosis to get properly diagnosed. Years of being told the pain is normal.Dr. Ayse Ekin Clemente is a Gynecologist at HealthBay who specialises in endometriosis, PCOS, infertility, and adolescent health, the conditions so many women ... Show More
36m 48s
Oct 20
What, When & Why: Female Cancer Prevention with Dr. Nana Wiberg
Prevention sounds simple in theory, until you actually try to figure out what you're supposed to be doing, and when.Dr. Nana Wiberg is a Gynecologist at HealthBay focused on female cancer prevention, cervical, ovarian, and beyond, and cutting through the confusion around screenin ... Show More
37 m
Oct 13
Hot Flashes, Hormones & Honesty: Navigating Menopause with Dr. Jasmin Malek
If you've ever felt blindsided by a symptom nobody warned you about, or confused about whether what you're feeling is "just stress" or something hormonal, this episode is for you.Dr. Jasmin Malek is a Family Medicine physician at HealthBay who spends much of her practice helping ... Show More
35m 37s
Apr 2021
6. The Birthing Hour: Push Baby Push!
It's GO TIME! On this episode we hosted the UAE's leading midwife educator and “baby whisperer" Cecile De Scally! We go through all stages of labor, what mama is feeling and experiencing, debunk common myths and so much more. This is, basically, your prenatal class all in one epi ... Show More
1h 16m
May 2024
Sex, Pleasure & Birthing Babies
In this very first episode of the fearless birth podcast, me and my fellow birth nerd Laura delve into why we believe birth to be a sensual, sexual and pleasurable experience. We open up the conversation around how sex and birth are interlinked and how you can romanticise your bi ... Show More
54m 1s
May 2025
Decoding Labor: How Long Will Your Birth Journey Be?
<p>In this solo episode, I’m diving into the natural rhythms of labor and how we can work with them—not against them. We’ll talk about what the stages of labor really look like, how long they <em>typically</em> last (because every body and every birth is different!), and what can ... Show More
31m 13s