Held in Motherhood with Hannah Willsmore
Welcome to Held in Motherhood - Conversations on Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond. I’m your host, Hannah Willsmore - I'm a Mum, Registered Midwife and Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), and NDC Possums Practitioner. I’m here to share my knowledge, practical tips and insights so you too can have positive birth and transition to parenthood. I’ve worked with hundreds of families as they welcome their baby, so I know all about the highs, the lows, and everything in between. From conception to birth, breastfeeding, sleep and the first year of motherhood - we discuss it all! This podcast is real, practical and super informative. I am so excited you are here!
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Podcasting since 2021 • 102 episodes
Held in Motherhood with Hannah Willsmore
Latest Episodes
101. ‘I Can’t Do This Anymore’ Navigating Transition in Labour.
Ever wondered why labouring women sometimes say, “I can’t do this anymore”? In this episode, we’re getting real about the transition phase of labour - the powerful, emotional and physical tipping point just before pushing begins. Drawing on hun...
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100. Hello 2026 - Pregnancy Updates, Work Goals, Gestational Diabetes and Maternity Leave Plans.
DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE HOSPITAL PACKING LIST HERE In this episode, I’m reflecting on Christmas and a week away with family, being around newborns again, and knowing we ar...
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Episode 100
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99. Navigating Christmas with a New Baby - Realistic Tips for the Festive Season
Celebrating your first Christmas with your baby? I know the festive period can be both merry and overwhelming! In this episode I explain how to keep feeding on track (and avoid mastitis), manage baby sleep in new environments, and set boundarie...
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Episode 99
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98. Facing Fear in Birth - Why It’s Normal and How You Can Work With It
Feeling anxious, worried, or even fearful about giving birth? You’re not alone! In this episode I explore why fear around birth is so normal, how our brain’s protective instincts show up, and ways to turn worry into a helpful guide for your bir...
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Episode 98
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97. Healing Sore Nipples - What Really Helps (and What Doesn’t)
Ready for an honest chat about one of the most common breastfeeding challenges? In this episode I dive into the reality of nipple pain and damage for breastfeeding mums, exploring why it happens, what actually helps healing, and which widely pr...
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Episode 97
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