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Welcome to The Midwife Pip Podcast. Hosted by Pip, a practicing Midwifery Sister with a wealth of experience in assisting and supporting mothers. On a mission to empower women with evidence-based information we speak to special guests and leading experts to discuss all aspects of pregnancy, birth and the postpartum. Equipping you with the best advice and guidance for your journey and having a few giggles along the way. With no further ado let’s make a cuppa and get chatting… Midwife Pip * Exclusive Your Pregnancy Journey Course * Online Antenatal Courses www.midwifepip.com
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Bringing you the very best expert-led support and evidence-based guidance on all things pregnancy, birth, postpartum, motherhood, and parenting, with trusted voices and inspiring guests by your side.
Welcome to The Midwife Pip Podcast
Hosted by Pip, a practicing Midwifery Sister with years of hands-on experience supporting women through every stage of their motherhood journey.
Each week, Pip is joined by special guests and leading experts to bring you empowering, evidence-based conversations covering everything from:
Pregnancy
Birth
Postpartum recovery
Motherhood & Parenting
Our mission? To equip you with trusted advice, real-life insights, and practical support, all delivered with warmth, honesty, and the occasional giggle.
So, pop the kettle on, get comfy, and join us for another episode.
Thanks for tuning in…
Midwife Pip x
What About Dad? Mathew Lewis Carter Opens Up on the Reality of Fatherhood.
Dads are often profoundly affected by pregnancy and parenthood, even if their experiences are less visible. Many feel pressure to stay strong and supportive while quietly navigating their own fears, identity shifts, and emotional challenges. The transition to fatherhood can trigger changes in mental health, especially when sleep deprivation, financial pressures, or relationship strain enter the picture. And because society tends to focus primarily on mothers, dads can feel sidelined, unsupported, or unsure of where to turn when they’re struggling.
In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, Mathew Lewis Carter @mathewlcarter @secretlifeofdads brings to light a side of parenthood that is too often overlooked: the emotional and mental health struggles fathers face behind the scenes. From the unexpected weight of postnatal depression to challenges, Mathew shares the reality so many dads live but rarely speak about.
Together, we explore why men’s experiences are so often dismissed, how these struggles impact relationships and identity, and what real support for fathers should look like. This is an episode for anyone who has felt unheard in their journey to parenthood, and for every family who wants to understand the full picture of what it means to become a parent today.
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