Episode #2
Mumma Chats: Raising Girls, Pregnancy Loss Leave & Breastfeeding in Public
This week on Mumma Chats, a conversation with my husband made me realise just how different our experiences of growing up were, simply because I was a girl and he was a boy. Now, as my littles gets older, I'm navigating how to loosen the bubble wrap while still having those important conversations with her. We're also talking about the new pregnancy loss bereavement leave coming in April 2027. I share my own experience of miscarriage at six weeks, why recognising early pregnancy loss matters, and why the fact that this leave will be unpaid means I don't think the conversation should end here. Finally, we're talking about breastfeeding in public. After comments online sparked a debate about feeling uncomfortable around women breastfeeding, I'm asking: whose responsibility is that discomfort? And perhaps instead of another breast versus bottle debate, we should be asking how we can better support every mum to feed her baby in the way that's right for them. I'd love to hear your experiences and thoughts on any of this week's conversations. This episode contains discussion of pregnancy loss and my own experience of miscarriage. Chapters 00:00 — Welcome to Mumma Chats 00:45 — Raising girls: safety, fear and letting go 04:36 — Pregnancy loss and the new bereavement leave 09:20 — Breastfeeding in public: whose discomfort is it? 14:05 — Final thoughts Come and join the conversation Visit Super Mumma: https://www.supermumma.co.uk Follow Super Mumma on Instagram: @supermummas Come and join the conversation. Visit Super Mumma at www.supermumma.co.uk to listen, explore more from this episode and find support and resources. Come and say hi on Instagram @supermummas If something discussed in this episode has left you needing support, you can find organisations and resources at www.supermumma.co.uk . And remember, Every Mumma Matters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
