The Healthy Post Natal Body Podcast

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Inter Connectivity; Why Postpartum Recovery Depends On Politics, Poverty, Inequality, Environment etc May 03, 2026

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After the episode about the "state of maternity care in the NHS", I had an email asking why I spoke about maternity care/pre-natal care/medical bias etc on a postpartum podcast, and it's an excellent question.

As those who follow me on Threads, the only social media platform I'm active on, will know; I talk about many, many things on there..and hardly any straightforward postpartum recovery stuff.

That's because it's ALL connected; From the clothes we buy to protests about people in other nations, right to free speech, wealth inequality etc. everything is linked with everything else. And that means there is a direct link between postpartum care and all these things, you jst need to see it.

And, once you see it you simply can not unsee it and, if you then REALLY care about women's postpartum health you HAVE TO care about those other things.

Anyways; That's what today's episode is all about..next week we go back to talking about diastasis recti, I promise ;)

As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles.
So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation!
BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering.
Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there!
And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :)
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FTV; Are NMN and NAD+ really the super supplements people claim? Apr 19, 2026

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After the episode from 2 weeks ago where I covered Protein, creatine etc. This week I'm tackling some of today's talked-about/hyped supplements and explain why it's crucial to approach them with a healthy dose of skepticism. Promising to clarify the role of trendy options like NAD, NAD+, and NMN,
Can boosting naturally declining NAD levels truly reverse aging? And should you trust wellness gurus who pivot from publishing to selling supplements with scant evidence?
With non-human studies forming the backbone of much of the current research, you'll hear why investing in healthy lifestyle habits like exercise and diet might be your best bet.

I also call out the pattern of wellness figures capitalizing on fleeting trends, urging you to stay informed and cautious about what's genuinely effective for your health.
Link to the study I mentioned
As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles.
So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation!
BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering.
Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there!
And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :)
Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS.
Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic
Playing us out; "I've got a whole lot of swing" by Thruline

The state of postpartum care in the UK..Where it fails and how to fix it Apr 12, 2026

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This week I bring you an episode on the state of postpartum care, as it relates to the mother, in the UK.

Basically I have a look at where it fails, and it does, why it fails. How it can be improved and I even give a quick breakdown of the cost of improving it. It's nowhere near as expensive as you might think it is, and it's outrageous that it's not been done yet.

Some show notes at the bottom so you have access to the figures that I used.

As always; HPNB only has 5 billing cycles.
So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation!
BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering.
Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there!
Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS.
Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic

Playing us out "Dresden the Flamingo" with "Tiki time"

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Link to Threads post

https://www.threads.com/@healthy_post_natal_body/post/DWrXBr0jMwJ?xmt=AQF02SJWxIikgIWVjpHbbFIC1_NBa-cgazv-k63x-OeYBQ

Key Inquiries and Investigations:

National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation (2025–Present): Launched in August 2025, this major investigation is focusing on 14 NHS trusts and the wider maternity system, following a "rapid review" of care.
Birth Trauma Inquiry (2024): The first Parliamentary Inquiry into birth trauma was published in May 2024, analyzing over 1,300 submissions of traumatic birth experiences.
Ockenden Review (Shrewsbury and Telford, 2022): Found that over 200 babies and mothers could have survived with better care.
East Kent Hospitals Inquiry (Kirkup Report, 2022): Reported that 45 babies might have survived if provided with proper care.
Morecambe Bay Investigation (2015): Investigated maternal and baby deaths between 2004–2013.
Nottingham University Hospitals Review (Ongoing): Known as one of the largest, examining around 2,500 cases. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7]

Key Findings on Postpartum Care:

Postnatal Care Gaps: The 2024 Birth Trauma Inquiry described poor postnatal care as "tolerated as normal" and found a "postcode lottery" in care quality.
Six-Week Check Failures: Research by Healthwatch England (2023) highlighted that 16% of new mothers did not receive the required 6-8 week GP check, and 44% of those who did felt their mental he

FTV Are supplements worth the money? Part 1; Protein, Creatine, vitamins and Bladder supplements Apr 05, 2026

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From the vault this week, before I do a full episode on the state of postpartum care in the UK next week,

In a 2 part episode I am discussing some of the supplements that you might have seen promoted online.
Week after next I'll cover NMN, NAD, CBD etc but this week I'm focusing on supplements much more common in the health and fitness world;

Protein, Creatine, Vitamins and some bladder supplements (like Jude).

Are they safe, even pre and postpartum?

Are they useful?

Are the more expensive ones really better than cheaper version?

Are there alternatives?

IOW, should YOU be taking them or are you better off saving your money.

"Life Specific" Postpartum Rehab is key, especially when you have a disability or impairment Mar 29, 2026

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I had a wonderful conversation with someone this week where she asked if a post-partum recovery program should be LIFE specific, if not sport specific.

This was because she did not have use of her right leg, after an amputation, and she wondered if this meant that a postpartum recovery program would have to be amended to reflect this.

This is an excellent question for anyone with a disability or an impairment, in fact it's soo ridiculously good that I'm surprised I hadn't thought of doing an episode about this before.

I have spoken before about sport-specific postpartum programs not being required, so I don't spend a lot of time on that, but LIFE specific is very important indeed..so that's what I'm going into bit today.

How can you plan a life-specific program?

When do you need a personalised program instead of a cookie cutter program, like HPNB?

Can you work it out for yourself, and how?

And why you should never ask ChatGPT for one.

And much more.

As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles!
So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation!
BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering.
This means you can sign up after your first child, use the program and recover and then still have access after giving birth to child 2 and 3!
None of this "pay X amount a year" nonsense, once you've paid..you've paid!
This makes HPNB not just the most efficient and complete post-partum recovery program, it's also BY FAR the best value.
Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there!
Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS.
Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments
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We're played out today by; "First Love" by Schimmer

FTV Exercise during pregnancy and charlatans attacking C-sections Mar 22, 2026

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FTV This week I am a little bit upset.

Not about the first subject which follows a question about what type of exercise, and at which intensity, is safe to do during pregnancy. That's a great question and a doddle to answer :)

But I'm upset about the single worst Instagram video I have seen from someone working with babies. Here it is for those of you who want to have a look.

The Osteopath in the video is making LOADS of dumb, and I do mean idiotic, claims about the effects of a C-section on a baby's spine and it's health.

He claims the "lumbar spine is reversed" or "missing" and that is clearly complete and utter nonsense. But the video has 400k likes and this grifter has 600k followers.

So I go over some of the idiotic claims people make online to scare those of you wanting, or needing, a C-section into parting with your money.

And then there's a bit of jazz to calm me down :)

As always; HPNB still only has 5 billing cycles!
So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation!
BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering.
This means you can sign up after your first child, use the program and recover and then still have access after giving birth to child 2 and 3!
None of this "pay X amount a year" nonsense, once you've paid..you've paid!
This makes HPNB not just the most efficient and complete post-partum recovery program, it's also BY FAR the best value.
Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there!
And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :)
Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS.
Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions or comments
If you could rate the podcast on your favourite platform that would be a big help.

We're played out today by; Ryan Saranich with "Sentimental"

Above Navel diastasis, baby skin biome, hormone supplements and a better bra boosts performance! Mar 08, 2026

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FTV;

In this week's episode I answer some of the questions that have come up this week.
I talk about above navel diastasis and how the approach to recovery is slightly different from below navel, or completely open, DR. It's remarkably straightforward but still important to note the difference.
I'm also talking about whether you should wash your baby with soap every day or not.
Hormone therapies, are they an important addition to your health regime and who can you trust to provide them?
And, finally, a study about the importance of wearing a proper bra when exercising. Seriously, get one fitted if you can afford it! The actual research article can be found here

As always; HPNB only has 5 billing cycles.
So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation!
BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering.
Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there!
And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :)
Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS.
Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic

Redesigning Work, And Self, After Birth with Rebecca Gleed Mar 01, 2026

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This week I am delighted to be joined by Rebecca "Becky" Gleed (LMFT, PMH-C), Founder of The Perinatal & Reproductive Wellness Group

Becky is amazing, she's a therapist, author, podcast host and just overall a fount of knowledge.

We're discussing many, many things including;

What the postpartum period actually is.

The difficulties going back to work postpartum.

Selfcare, separation anxiety.

Work place supports.

Post partum body image issues.

And much, MUCH, more.

You're going to LOVE Becky so check the conversation out now :)

You can find Becky everywhere online;

The website

The Perinatal & Reproductive perspectives podcast!

The Employed Motherhood Instagram page

As always; HPNB only has 5 billing cycles.
So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation!
BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering.
Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there!
And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :)
Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS.
Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic

Q&A; Protein After Birth: How Much Is Enough? and "Does your personal trainer need to be a specialist?" Feb 22, 2026

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As it's been a while; a new Q&A!!

This week I answer questions on protein-levels for postpartum recovery (for athletes and non-athletes) and I explain why I think most people DO NOT need a Personal Trainer that specialises/has experience with a particular condition (AFTER rehab is completed, of course, because I'm not a maniac)

As always; HPNB only has 5 billing cycles.
So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation!
BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering.
Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there!
And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :)
Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS.
Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic

Playing us out "Dresden the Flamingo".

How will you know when your diastasis recti is healed? Feb 15, 2026

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I know I was supposed to put a fresh episode out this week but, as I explain in the intro, it's been a bugger of a week as my belved Yorkie suddenly took a turn for the worse and uunfortunately didn't make it.

So, in short, I didnt feel like doing a fresh episode and will do one again next week

From Christmas 2024!!

I had a wonderful email from someone in Mexico asking me the, seemingly straightforward, "When will I know my diastasis is healed?" so in this episode I spend 30 minutes answering that very question.
The issue with this question is that diastasis recti has a specific definition (one that isn't wide enough, in my opinion) and therefore quite often women get told that their diastasis is "healed" when it actually really isn't.
And you can also have the situation where the diastasis (the gap) isn't actually much of an issue anymore but, technically, you still have it.
So today I'm clearing it all up, whether you're an athlete or not. Whether you're into hill walking or a pro-tennis player..all will be clear :)

As always; HPNB only has 5 billing cycles.
So this means that you not only get 3 months FREE access, no obligation!
BUT, if you decide you want to do the rest of the program, after only 5 months of paying $10/£8 a month you now get FREE LIFE TIME ACCESS! That's $50 max spend, in case you were wondering.
Though I'm not terribly active on Instagram and Facebook you can follow us there. I am however active on Threads so find me there!
And, of course, you can always find us on our YouTube channel if you like your podcast in video form :)
Visit healthypostnatalbody.com and get 3 months completely FREE access. No sales, no commitment, no BS.
Email peter@healthypostnatalbody.com if you have any questions, comments or want to suggest a guest/topic

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