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
Sep 8
Every Milestone Matters: Early Development & Recognising Autism Early with Dr. Sara Khawaja
Every parent has had that quiet 3am worry: is this normal, or should I be paying closer attention?Dr. Sara Khwaja is a Pediatrician at HealthBay who specialises in early growth and developmental assessment, including the early recognition of autism.In this episode, we talk about ... Show More
39m 6s
Sep 1
Skincare, Ageing & Everything In Between with Rosie Osborne
If you’ve ever stood in front of your bathroom cabinet wondering whether you actually need the retinol, the LED mask, the expensive vitamin C AND the latest treatment everyone on Instagram is talking about… this episode is for you. This week, we’re joined by skin specialist Rosie ... Show More
51m 52s
Aug 4
The Perimenopause Conversation Every Woman Needs Before 40 with Kat Lebrasse
Today we're talking about something that, if we're honest, most of us know surprisingly little about... perimenopause.Because if you're anything like me, you've probably blamed feeling exhausted, anxious, overwhelmed or just a bit "off" on everything else. Work. Motherhood. Stres ... Show More
46m 31s
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 23s