Podcasts by Bump, baby & beyond from Emmas Diary

Episode 15: Sleep; Creating a bedtime routine that works from 2021-09-13T07:31:39

This week our host Hollie is joined by the lovely mum of one Becky, where they're discussing everything related to sleep! As a new parent sleep isn't something we get a lot of, but what if we fo...

Episode 14: Mum's top tips for breastfeeding from 2021-08-16T08:41:15

This week, our host Hollie, is joined by the lovely mummy of three, Skye and they're sharing their top tips for breastfeeding and expressing. Your breastfeeding journey is incredibly personal bu...

Episode 13: Learning to love your new body from 2021-08-09T11:51:05

This week our host Hollie is joined by the lovely mummy of two, Amanda. Together they talk about how their body changed during and after pregnancy, and their personal journey to learning to love...

Episode 12: Tips for preparing for your new baby from 2021-08-02T09:39:27

Whether you're a first time mum-to-be or not, preparing for the birth of your new baby can be pretty daunting, because, let's face it, there's just so much to think about! This week our host Hol...

Episode 11: The essential items you will actually NEED when you have a baby from 2021-07-19T08:52:10

This week our lovely host, Hollie, is joined by mum of two Ami, and together they discuss the items that you WILL actually need when you have a little one. Because, well, let's face it, there ar...

Episode 10: Coping with a newborn from a dad's perspective from 2021-07-12T12:48:31

This week our host Hollie joined by the lovely dad Robbie. Throughout this podcast Robbie shares his experience of becoming a dad for the first time, supporting during the labour and tips for ra...

Episode 9: How to write your birth plan - tips from a midwife from 2021-05-26T07:17:49

This week Hollie joined by the lovely Midwife and mummy of three, Jenny. Writing a birth plan can be pretty confusing: what are your options? What should you include? What should you avoid? Is a...

Episode 8: How to choose a pushchair - your questions answered! from 2021-05-10T08:28:19

This week the lovely Hollie joined by Damon, the pushchair expert at Joie. Damon answers all of your most common questions on choosing the perfect pushchair for your little one, because, let's f...

Episode 7: Your ultimate guide to choosing a baby name...that you won't regret! from 2021-04-30T07:34:12

Choosing a name for your little one is a pretty big deal, right?! We think so too! This week our host Hollie is joined by the gorgeous mummy of two, Nadia. Both Hollie and Nadia share their top ...

Episode 6: Breastfeeding tips & advice - What no one tells you! from 2021-04-26T08:09:09

This week our wonderful host, Hollie, is joined by mum of two, Hebe. Throughout this episode Hollie and Hebe get real about breastfeeding and explain everything you probably haven't been told. F...

Episode 5: What I wish I had known when I was pregnant from 2021-04-16T15:01:10

This week our host, Hollie, is joined by the lovely Becky where they share what they wish they had known when they were pregnant. So, grab a cuppa tea and tune in - this one is guaranteed to hav...

Episode 4: Understanding colic & how to cope from 2021-04-12T12:31:19

Hollie is joined by the lovely mum of two, Georgina, who shares her experience of have TWO babies who suffered from colic. Throughout this podcast both mums share their experiences, tips and adv...

Episode 3: My experience of having a premature & sick baby from 2021-03-29T07:53:38

This week our host, Hollie, is joined by the mummy of two, Danielle. Brave mum, Danielle, shares her incredible experience of having her twins premature and how her babies are doing now. Daniell...

Episode 2: Giving birth during COVID-19 & what to expect from 2021-03-22T16:43:14

It's pretty safe to say that things aren't exactly back to "normal" just yet, so this week, our amazing host, Hollie, is joined by the lovely mummy of two, Hebe. Hebe has recently given birth du...

Episode 2: My experience of giving birth in 2021 from 2021-03-22T15:43:14

It's pretty safe to say that things aren't exactly back to "normal" just yet, so this week, our amazing host, Hollie, is joined by the lovely mummy of two, Hebe. Hebe has recently given birth du...

Episode 1: Obesity during & after pregnancy - What it really means from 2021-01-05T13:32:15

This week, our lovely host, Hollie is joined by the bubbly, down to earth, mum of two, Ami and together they get real and honest about what it means to be overweight during pregnancy and how it ...

Episode 15: My IVF journey - what really happens from 2020-12-17T12:12:16

This week the team at Emma's Diary and our lovely host, Hollie, is joined by Faye from @GlossyTots. Faye has had two children via IVF and during this podcast Faye bares all and shares her magica...

Episode 14: Tips and advice on expressing milk from 2020-12-09T12:45:38

This week our wonderful host, Hollie, is joined by the wonderful mummy of two, Kim. The two amazing mum's discuss their breastfeeding journey and how expressing really helped them when feeding t...

Episode 13: Breastfeeding tips & advice for first time mums from 2020-11-20T08:40:48

This week our host, Hollie, has been chatting to mum to one, Aisha, who shares her breastfeeding experience. From sore nipples to mastitis and a whole lot of confusion; Aisha gets real about bre...

Episode 12: Returning to work after maternity leave - What I wish I had known from 2020-11-03T13:14:05

This week our wonderful host, Hollie, has been joined by mum of two, Chloe. Chloe and Hollie share their experiences of going back to work after maternity leave, what they experienced, how they ...

Episode 11: Your baby car seat questions answered! from 2020-10-15T07:30:22

Are you like us and often get a little confused with the world of car seats? What's i-size? Does my baby need to be rear-facing? How do you install a car seat? 

Well, you're not alon...

Episode 10: Tips for choosing a baby name from 2020-09-25T11:50:04

This week Hollie is joined by the lovely mum-to-be Stav, who is expecting twins! Hollie and Stav share their tips on choosing a baby name! Unique or traditional? Get the lowdown here... 

Episode 9: The importance of looking after YOU during and after pregnancy from 2020-09-18T10:51:30

This week our host Hollie is joined by the lovely Chichi where they talk about caring for YOU, yes you. Because you are IMPORTANT. Hollie and Chichi share their tips on how they looked after the...

Episode 8: Teething tips for parents from 2020-09-01T10:28:45

This week our host, Hollie, is joined by the lovely mummy of two, Nadia, who shares her top tips for coping with a teething baby. Throughout the podcast you'll hear everything from signs and sym...

Episode 7: What it means to be the "default parent" from 2020-07-27T13:36:49

Today Hollie is joined by the lovely Laura from ExhaustedMum.com. Laura explains what it is to be the "default parent" and how her and her husband split parenting.  Do you agree? Are you th...

Episode 7: What is a "default parent"? We explain all... from 2020-07-27T11:36:49

Today Hollie is joined by the lovely Laura from ExhaustedMum.com. Laura explains what it is to be the "default parent" and how her and her husband split parenting.  Do you agree? Are you th...

Episode 6: How our bodies change during & after pregnancy from 2020-07-16T08:54:17

Today, our host Hollie, is joined by the wonderful new mum Sherry (by Skype!) and they discuss how their bodies changed during pregnancy and after having their baby. Tune in to get the honest tr...

Episode 5: Labour & birth - What really happens from 2020-07-08T08:25:54

This week our amazing host, Hollie, is with Lucy from @RealParent who shares her three birth experiences, all of which were very different. Get ready for the raw truth of labour and birth...&nbs...

Episode 4: The role gender plays in parenting from 2020-05-11T14:52:54

This week our amazing host Hollie is joined by the lovely Kelly and Zoey from Our Transitional Life, where they open up about Zoey's journey transitioning from male to female and how she has nav...

Episode 3: Why expressing breast milk made my parenting journey even better! from 2020-04-24T12:05:55

In this week's episode our lovely host, Hollie, is joined by the wonderful Ami from @ThroughAmisEyes to talk about Ami's breastfeeding journey and how expressing milk really helped her.  Listen

Episode 2: Having a premature and sick baby; what really happens from 2020-04-03T11:08:48

In this week's episode, our host Hollie is joined by the lovely Danielle, mum to twin baby boys, who shares her experience of having premature twins, whereby one was extremely poorly. Danielle s...

Episode 1: Tips and advice on the Coronavirus lockdown from 2020-03-24T08:27:09

To begin the new season, our brand new host Hollie, has teamed up with lovely mumma of two, Ami to talk through the latest news on the coronavirus and provide pregnant women and new parents some...

Episode 7: Tips and tricks on weaning from 2019-12-23T09:02:12

This week we're joined by the lovely Jess from Life as We Know It who shares her tips and tricks on weaning your little one. She's been there. She's done it. She's nailed it! Get tips from this ...

Episode 6: The realities of breastfeeding from 2019-12-19T11:36:42

This week we've teamed up with the wonderful Lilia from MammaSheWrote to talk about the realities of breastfeeding for a new mum and what to expect. Tune in now!

Episode 5: How our body changes after pregnancy and learning to love it from 2019-12-13T10:56:31

This week we're joined by the wonderful Polly from FitMumFormula. Polly is a mum of two, an author, a blogger, an award winning online weight loss coach to mums, a qualified personal trainer AND...

Episode 4: The honest truth about being a working mum from 2019-12-04T12:22:54

This week we're joined by the wonderful mummy of two, Cherish. Cherish is pretty well known; she has been featured in the book Mumpreneur on Fire 2, owner of a fashion label, a public speaker, a...

Episode 3: Amy bravely speaks out about her experience of miscarriage from 2019-11-26T10:01:05

This week, our lovely host, Renee, was joined by the wonderful mummy Amy from @BrummieMummie_Amy. During this episode Amy bravely shares her experience of miscarriage and answers the big questio...

Episode 2: Can friendships survive motherhood? With Megan from @xivybeauslifex from 2019-11-19T16:46:15

This week our wonderful host Renee welcomes Megan in the pod, where together, they discuss the frantic world of friendships after pregnancy. As a mum, our whole lives change once we have a baby,...

Episode 1: Labour and birth – what really happens with Viv @VivSimone from 2019-11-12T14:46:51

Our host Renee is joined by the lovely Viv Simone from @VivSimone talking through Viv’s experience of labour and birth…We...

Body Confidence After Having a Baby! from 2019-06-07T09:56:07

Mummy blogger and fashion stylist Renee joins us to talk about postnatal wellbeing, including body confidence after having a baby. Renee is a mum of three and she is also sharing how she's embra...

C-Sections: here's what to expect! from 2019-05-31T12:11:37

Parenting and lifestyle blogger Lucy is here today to share with you some hints and tips on C-sections and what to expect! If you're having a C-section, or considering one listen NOW to hear mor...

How to Survive Maternity Leave from 2019-05-24T11:22:28

Parenting and lifestyle blogger Lucy is here today to share with us how to survive maternity leave! From making mummy friends, to keeping in touch with your employer - listen NOW to hear more......

Friendships after having children from 2019-05-17T13:03:31

Mummy blogger and fashion enthusiast Holly is joined by her mummy blogger pal Natalie to talk about friendships after having children. Can you relate to this topic? Listen NOW to find out more…

Gender Stereotypes in Babies from 2019-05-10T12:05:37

Ami and her friends ARE BACK! This week they are discussing gender stereotypes in babies - listen NOW to find out more...

How your relationship and sex changes after having a baby from 2019-04-30T07:30:27

Ami and her husband get real about how sex and relationships change after having a baby. Tune in to find out more...

Being a mum AND a woman: Losing your identity after having a baby from 2019-04-24T07:45:28

Ami and her friends are BACK! This week they are talking about being a mum AND a woman and how to make sure you don't lose your identity now you're a parent. Listen to their tips and advice here...

My experience of suffering with postnatal depression from 2019-04-16T10:20:48

Mum, Jess, shares her heartwrenching experience of suffering with postnatal depression and how she finally managed to get support and advice to overcome it. In this amazing podcast you will hear...

Breastfeeding: What actually happens from 2019-04-16T08:00

Here at Emma's Diary we're back with Ami, Sarah and Jenny! And this week they're talking about breastfeeding - the highs, the lows and the bits in between. So whether you're thinking of breastfe...

The truth about how your body changes after pregnancy.... from 2019-04-10T10:15:52

We're back with mummy friends Ami, Jenny and Sarah who discuss how their body changed after having a baby; from stretch marks to HUGE boobs full of milk! We've got it all right here....

Giving birth: Our birth stories and what you can expect from 2019-04-03T12:48:49

Mummy friends; Ami, Jenny and Sarah have got together over a nice cuppa tea to chat about their birth experiences. Tune in to listen to their birth stories...Can you relate? What happened during...

I felt lonely during the first few months of having a newborn from 2019-03-26T17:01:58

Mum, Jess, decides to speak out about how she felt lonely during the first few months of having a newborn baby. Listen to her story here...

The not so glamorous side of being a new mum! from 2019-03-26T16:58:46

Mummy to two, Faye, from GlossyTots has teamed up with us at Emma's Diary to talk through the not-so glamorous side of being a new mum. Here, Faye reveals all...

My top tips for looking after your newborn baby during the early days from 2019-03-19T10:22:32

Here at Emma's Diary, we've teamed up with new mum, Sarah, who shares her top tips for caring for a newborn baby during those first few days...

The worst things people said to me when I was pregnant! from 2019-03-15T11:53:19

Mum, Ami, and her bestie get together to discuss the worst things people said to them while they were pregnant with their babies. 

Should I take the flu vaccination in pregnancy? from 2019-03-15T11:35:35

Here, the experts at Emma's Diary give you the facts about whether you should have the flu vaccination while you're pregnant and any side effects.