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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Held in Motherhood with Hannah Willsmore
100. Hello 2026 - Pregnancy Updates, Work Goals, Gestational Diabetes and Maternity Leave Plans.
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In this episode, I’m reflecting on Christmas and a week away with family, being around newborns again, and knowing we are welcoming another baby this year. I chat about navigating gestational diabetes (again!), the mental load that comes with that, and how I am currently feeling in this pregnancy as I reach the third trimester.
I also share where things are at with work and planning for maternity leave. The reality that I only have ten weeks of work left feels wild, and I talk through the indecision I am currently working through, wanting to fully soak up postpartum but loving (and likely missing) my work, and not quite knowing yet what returning to work will look like.
This is not an episode about big goals or 2026 resolutions - it's more of a life update and check in about motherhood, uncertainty, and letting some plans remain unfinished until the season reveals itself. Perhaps that's my big goal for the year!
If you’re pregnant or postpartum and entering 2026 feeling a little unsure and in between, I hope this episode resonates with you.
Gestational Diabetes Podcast Ep
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Disclaimer: Remember as always the info provided in this podcast does not constitute medical, midwifery, psychological, childbirth, pre-natal or post-natal education or other professional medical advice, and is provided for general information and guidance purposes only. Hannah Willsmore/Held Midwifery will not be liable for any expenses, losses, damages (including indirect or consequential damages) or costs which might be incurred as a result of your reliance on this information, advice, content or materials. This release includes but is not limited to any claim for personal injury, damages and death of any individual which has received information from Hannah Willsmore. Further, Hannah Willsmore does not make any representations or give any warranties about their accuracy, reliability, completeness or suitability