Podcast appearances and mentions of sophie martin

Sophie Martin has worked in PR since 1993 across a wide range of sectors as well as running her own PR company. Under the working name of The Word Bird, Sophie tends to focus her attention on local, small businesses needing help with pr, copywriting, marketing, social media and websites. Sophie shares some interesting tips with us on how to keep your business on Google for free as well as the necessities of social media and websites for businesses. We also look into how a BID (Business Improvement District) can help your town or village thrive. You can find Sophie at www.thewordbird.meYour Business Hour podcast is hosted by the founders of Champ Consultants, Chantal and Matthew Baker. They are both accountants and bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and business tips to their chat. They interview guests who tell their business stories, as well as consider the latest topics in business and finance.New podcasts are released weekly on a Tuesday and you can follow us on:Instagram: @your.businesshourFacebook: @your.businesshour

Can spicy food actually put you into labour? In part 3, Sophie Martin and Dr Alex bust some myths from the labour ward. Plus, they discuss the problems in women's healthcare and some of the possible solutions, and how to support people going through baby loss. Follow Sophie @the.infertile.midwife and get her book The Infertile Midwife: In Search of MotherhoodFor support around baby loss, check out Tommys.orgFollow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastTo improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex's book The Mind ManualDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What actually happens during IVF treatment? In part 2, Sophie Martin sheds light on the complex world of fertility treatments and the financial and emotional toll it takes. Sophie and Dr Alex discuss the misunderstood aspects of fertility treatments, the shocking factors that can stop you from receiving IVF treatment on the NHS and what a fertility test actually involves. Follow Sophie @the.infertile.midwife and get her book The Infertile Midwife: In Search of MotherhoodFind information about private IVF clinics at www.hfea.gov.ukFollow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastTo improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex's book The Mind ManualDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part 1, Sophie opens up about the unspoken struggles of infertility, her journey through multiple rounds of IVF and the devastating grief that followed. Plus, she discusses the feelings of failure around being unable to carry a child, the responsibility of pregnancy and the lack of support surrounding baby loss.Follow Sophie @the.infertile.midwife and get her book The Infertile Midwife: In Search of MotherhoodFor support around baby loss, check out Tommys.orgFollow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastTo improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex's book The Mind ManualDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

**Trigger warning - baby loss**  Welcome back to Moment. Moment is your place for calm and connection and maybe even a shift in perspective before the week ahead. In this week's MOMENT, midwife Sophie Martin talks about the offensive terminology used throughout pregnancy and why this needs to change in order to make mothers supported. This show is proudly sponsored by Stokke Continue the Conversation Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Swan Lake is arguably one of the most famous ballets in the world but Scottish Ballet will give it a modern feel for their latest tour. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Emma Jane, from Scottish Ballet, to hear more about the show, which will also have audio described dates for blind and partially sighted patrons. If you'd like more info on Scottish Ballet tours, go to www.scottishballet.co.uk #RNIBConnect Image shows Sophie Martin in the Swan-Lake production. One foot extended in front of her foot pointed, her back arched back and arms gracefully raised above. Her chin is pointing up as she looks above. Her costume is a silvery white body with feather like pattern detailed across her chest and a red jewel shape in the centre. [Photo credit: Scottish Ballet]

In Episode 76, Sunny Bahuguna sits down with Anne-Sophie Martin.From her roots in Montreal to her experience in New York at a top management consultancy and her time at Stanford, Anne-Sophie's story is one of resilience, introspection, and growth.Anne-Sophie's upbringing was filled with family warmth and a love for dance and sports. Her transition to New York brought success but also challenges, navigating anxiety and mental health stigma. This often manifests differently for different people, but for her, it was characterised by hair loss, facial swelling, and fluctuations in her appetite. She eventually made the difficult decision to take medical leave—a choice met with curiosity and misunderstanding from her peers. But it was through this process that she found a growing interest in mental health.Last year, she penned a piece on Medium titled "The 20% that may make you lose your mind." It recounted a moment at a wedding where she crossed paths with a Stanford alum who graduated over a decade ago. After sharing her well-rehearsed spiel about her own experience being "incredible" and filled with personal growth, the alum shared the contrary: "Stanford was the two hardest, most stressful years of my life."This candid admission caught her off guard and prompted deep reflection. We delve deeper into the story and Anne-Sophie's experience at Stanford—the mixture of highs and lows—and her efforts to shed light on the often-overlooked struggles that challenge students' mental health, starting with her own story. This is the unspoken 20%.Now, after graduating from Stanford, Anne-Sophie shares insights into the chapter ahead—what self-care looks like, how writing has become a meditative experience, and what lies ahead for her.Hope you enjoy the listen as much as I enjoyed speaking with her. Available wherever you get your episodes.

This week on the CEO Series, Karl sits down with Anne-Sophie Martin, Chief of Staff at Parallel, and Olivier Babin, founder of a startup currently in stealth mode. Tune into learn more about the couple's impressive career pursuits, their time at Stanford and McGill, and what it is like living in New York.

A Journey of Infertility and Baby Loss With Sophie Martin   This week I am joined by a truly inspiring woman, Sophie Martin perhaps better known as The infertile Midwife on social media @the.infertile.midwife Sophie has let us in on her journey through infertility and pregnancy loss through her Instagram account and her brand new book The Infertile Midwife- In Search of Motherhood. Sophie shares such important insights into how society treats infertility and pregnancy loss and one of the things I find so incredible about Sophie is how she has continued to work as an NHS Midwife and within her passion of welcoming new life into the world whilst navigating such a difficult personal journey. I am in awe of Sophie's strength and honoured that she is joining me on the Podcast on Baby Loss Awareness Week this year.  Extra Stuff: Follow Midwife Pip on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/midwife_pip Check out Midwife Pip's website - http://www.midwifepip.com/ Get access to my free courses → https://www.midwifepip.com/free-pregnancy-courses Get in Touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midwife_pip Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/midwifepip Email: https://www.midwifepip.com/contact-us Enjoy Listening... and don't forget to subscribe!  Midwife Pip x  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The one where Amber's going at it alone... but she's joined by the first guest in a while, the incredible Sophie Martin, aka The Infertile Midwife. Join Amber as she talks to Sophie with a very poignant conversation about her 11 cycles of IVF, including the fear from deviating from the 'life plan', the death of her two sons, Cecil and Wilfred, and the turbulent road of IVF and pregnancy after loss. You can buy Sophie's book - The Infertile Midwife: In Search of Motherhood now. @the.infertile.midwifeFollow us at: @amber.izzo | @annabelgurnett

***TRIGGER WARNING*** This episode talks about baby loss and infertility. If this is a trigger for you, it may be best to skip this one.  Welcome to this episode of Motherkind, the show that gives you all the tools, ideas and validation you need as you navigate your life as a mother.  Sometimes the hardest things that we face, are also the things that we most need to talk about because it's often those things that we don't have the words for. Sophie Martin, in her job as a midwife, helps women every day achieve their dream of motherhood - all while having faced unbelievable challenges on her own journey to motherhood.  11 rounds of IVF and the tragic loss of two babies. Sophie shares with us what we all NEED to know, because even if we haven't experienced loss or IVF or miscarriage ourselves then we know someone who has. It is so easy to say completely the wrong thing, so please share this episode. This education just isn't out there, but we can get it out there so please share this episode with at least three people in your life if you think they need to know what Sophie shares with us here. Special thanks to our sponsor ATHLETIC GREENS Visit https://athleticgreens.com/motherkind to get a FREE year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Continue the Conversation Come engage with Zoe and our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases: https://mailchi.mp/motherkind/motherkind-mailing-list

Join us on an intoxicating journey through Spain, as we follow the story of our guest, Sophie Martin, an American who initially traveled to Spain to learn Spanish but ended up falling in love with the culture, the people, and to her surprise, the wine. With Sophie, we explore the world of Spanish wines and the rich culture that surrounds it, highlighting her transformation from a non-drinker to a Toro wine enthusiast. Get ready to be inspired by her account of stepping out of her comfort zone and embracing a new way of life.Navigating through the Spanish healthcare system, discovering fascinating food culture, and adopting a 'work to live' philosophy, Sophie shares what it's like to adapt to a completely different lifestyle. Experience the Spanish way of life through Sophie's eyes as she paints a vivid picture of siestas after hearty lunches, and the fusion of American food with Spanish cuisine. We also delve deep into the profound cultural differences between the US and Spain, a comparison that will give you a taste of true Spanish culture.Lastly, we summarize the last days of our trip to Spain, from discussing the vineyards of the Galicia region with Joaquin from Alan de Val. From a unique wine tasting experience to fascinating stories about Spain's wine history and the revival of old Spanish varietals, get ready for an intriguing adventure. We wrap up with highlights and final thoughts from our trip. Stay in the know and join our WTF Cru.About UsBuy us a Mimosa!We have been listed in the Top 50 wine podcasts! https://blog.feedspot.com/wine_podcasts/Music from https://filmmusic.io "Night In Venice" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Thank you for making us part of your wine story. If you enjoyed this episode, please write a review and share with your wine loving friends and family. To connect with us or to inquire about being a guest on Wines To Find, visit our social media pages Instagram https://www.instagram.com/winestofindpodcast/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/winestofindpodcasts/Til the next glass ~ Cheers!And, remember, join us next time on Wines To Find!Sandy & Michelle

In part 2 of this episode, we continue our conversation with midwife and author, Sophie Martin who is best known for her blog, and most recently her brilliant book “The Infertile Midwife: In Search of Motherhood. A memoir”. We chat to Sophie about her journey through infertility whilst working to deliver other peoples babies, and the challenges that raised for her along the way. Sophie candidly shares with us her journey into motherhood, losing her twins Cecil and Wilfred to stillbirth and welcoming her son, Percy, in 2021.  

To launch our new series, we are joined by midwife and author, Sophie Martin who is best known for her blog, and most recently her brilliant book “The Infertile Midwife: In Search of Motherhood. A memoir”. In this episode we chat to Sophie about her journey through infertility whilst working to deliver other peoples babies, and the challenges that raised for her along the way.  Sophie candidly shares with us her journey into motherhood, losing her twins Cecil and Wilfred to stillbirth and welcoming her son, Percy, in 2021.  We loved chatting to Sophie, and we know how much her book is set to help those who need it, so we hope you'll enjoy this conversation as much as we did.

*Trigger Warning: Mentions of pregnancy loss*In this episode of The Fertility Podcast I chat with the Infertile Midwife, Sophie Martin about infertility, IVF and pregnancy loss. Sophie's experiences inspired her to write a deeply personal and moving memoir and changed her perspective on her practice as a midwife. Sophie shares how pregnancy loss can impact on the wider family, something we might not have the emotional energy to consider at the time. We also talk about the publication of the recent Pregnancy Loss Review and Sophie's hopes for change as a result.What we discussed:Sophie shares her infertility journey, including her gut feeling that she was going to struggle to conceive, and the ultimate decision to access privately funded IVFWe talk about Sophie's joy of finding out that she was pregnant with identical twins and then the devastation when she went into spontaneous labour at 21 weeksSophie talks about her decision to share the story of Wilfred and Cecil because pregnancy loss is not something to be ashamed of.How her own experience has changed her practice as a midwife and that Sophie has gained a different level of understanding her patients.We talked about Sophie going back to work and how she coped with the inevitable triggers.Sophie shares her experience of further rounds of IVF, becoming pregnant again and how to cope with pregnancy after infertility and loss.We discussed the impact of loss on the wider family. Sophie shares how it is important to learn to lean on others and being open with your family.We discussed the recent Pregnancy Loss Review and our hopes for the future.And to finish, Sophie tells me about her book, to be released on the 31st of August 2023. Her book is a moving, hopeful and warm account of her work as a midwife in a busy London hospital whilst dealing with infertility and pregnancy lossSocials:Follow @TheFertilityPodcast on InstagramFollow @YourFertilityNurse on InstagramFollow Sophie Martin (@the.infertile.midwife) • Instagram photos and videos on InstagramYou can pre-order Sophie's book here The Infertile Midwife: In Search of Motherhood - A Memoir (geni.us)You can check out the Pregnancy Loss review here Pregnancy Loss Review - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)You can find out more about Sepsis here Symptoms of sepsis - NHS (www.nhs.uk)

This week on the podcast, the girls are joined by Sophie Martin, AKA The Infertile Midwife. After getting married and settling down, Sophie and her husband decided they wanted to have a baby. After years of trying, and spending all their savings on IVF, Sophie's hope was waning, and all the while she was surrounded with new mothers and babies every single day at work. Sophie shares all the trials and tribulations in her pursuit of motherhood, the indescribable highs and heartbreaking lows. This episode contains discussions of baby loss, so please listen with caution.You can pre-order Sophie's memoir here: https://geni.us/theinfertilemidwifeAnd follow Sophie on Instagram @the.infertile.midwifeSands Support: https://www.sands.org.uk/Dad Still Standing: https://www.dadstillstanding.com/The Miscarriage Association: https://www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk/Get A Life: His & Hers Survival Guide to IVF: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Get-Life-Hers-Survival-Guide/dp/1409155013The Fertility Network: https://fertilitynetworkuk.org/Email us at shouldideletethatpod@gmail.comProduced & Edited by Daisy GrantMusic by Alex Andrew Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kirk Ellis has decades of experience in the film industry, working as a writer and producer and now, running his own production company. Gene Grant caught up with him to get his impressions on the film actors' and writers' strike. Ellis explains where labor and management stand and what it could take to reach an agreement.   Then, Gene and The Line Opinion Panel talks through the strike as film productions in New Mexico have been forced to shut down, like they have in Los Angeles and elsewhere. Gene asks if this labor dispute could set a precedent for creative industries moving forward.   Host: Lou DiVizio Correspondent: Gene Grant Guest: Kirk Ellis, film writer & producer, president of Shadow Catcher Productions Line Host: Gene Grant The Line Opinion Panel:  Dede Feldman, Democratic former NM state senator  Sophie Martin, attorney  Shaun Griswold, editor, Source New Mexico  For More Information: Albuquerque-produced TV series halted after crew stands in solidarity with writers – KRQE    Studios Allegedly Won't End Strike Till Writers “Start Losing Their Apartments” – Vanity Fair   Bryan Cranston, Jessica Chastain join star-studded Times Square rally of striking actors and writers – KOB         --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nmif/message

NMiF Senior Producer Lou DiVizio opens the show with some headlines from the early part of the week, including progress for a group of New Mexicans fighting to receive compensation for the devastating impacts of nuclear testing beginning during the Manhattan Project. After the release of the film Oppenheimer, Gene Grant asks The Line Opinion Panel about the legacies of nuclear testing in New Mexico and whether the film should have included an examination of the devastating impacts of the scientists' work here. Tina Cordova is the founder of the Tularosa Basin Downwinders Consortium and has been working for years to earn recognition and compensation from the federal government for the deadly pollution that followed the Trinity test. New Mexico in Focus correspondent Russell Contreras interviews Cordova this week about being overlooked yet again in the new film, Oppenheimer.    Host: Lou DiVizio Line Host: Gene Grant The Line Opinion Panel:  Dede Feldman, Democratic former NM state senator  Sophie Martin, attorney  Shaun Griswold, editor, Source New Mexico  Correspondent: Russell Contreras  Guest: Tina Cordova, founder, Tularosa Basin Downwinders Consortium  For More Information: 'Oppenheimer' leaves out New Mexicans exposed to radiation from the Manhattan Project, despite local efforts to contact filmmakers – Business Insider  ‘People have been dying ever since': Anger mixes with hope for NM Downwinders – Source NM  Downwinder advocacy group to air advertisement ahead of some area 'Oppenheimer' showings – Santa Fe New Mexican    --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nmif/message

During this episode Hannah chat's with Sophie Martin from Dublin. In this conversation, Sophie discusses working as a teacher, living in Australia and her recent move to New Zealand. Having always dreamt of moving to New Zealand, Sophie found herself living in Sydney and traveling Australia first as the borders remained closed. In this conversation, Sophie discusses living in Aus, her experiences while living and traveling around Australia, her recent move to New Zealand and the highs & lows of everything in between. From Bondi beach morning surfing and making friends, to the more difficult parts of being away from home - make sure to check out this episode today. Instagram: @sophieissomewhere @greenerfieldss @hannahnash01

In this episode, Virginia Stagni welcomes Sophie Martin, the Deputy Chief Financial Officer at the Financial Times, to talk about finance, media and mergers & acquisitions. Sophie shares her journey, expertise and insights, explaining how the Financial Times leverages its infrastructure, playbook and respected brand to foster growth within businesses.They discuss significant recent acquisitions, looking at how each of them aligns with the company's growth strategy and leverages its unique capabilities as content-driven businesses.Sophie also shares invaluable career tips for those seeking to join her team, emphasising the importance of curiosity, a willingness to learn and a good understanding of the news business. She provides insights into the company's graduate schemes and summer internship programmes, highlighting their success in nurturing talent and bringing fresh perspectives to the team.Sophie concludes the conversation by imparting empowering advice on owning one's career trajectory. She emphasises the significance of selecting a workplace that inspires, motivates, and, importantly, fosters growth and professional development. This episode is a treasure for anyone interested in finance, media, career growth and the fascinating mechanics of mergers and acquisitions.Looking for a new guide to drive innovation and change?The Talent Show is a new podcast series from FT Talent, a hub of innovation from the Financial Times. Hosted by under 30s for under 30s around the world. Each episode we have important conversations for you and with you. We speak to experts in different fields, and bring you in to ask them your burning questions and delve deep into the topics that really matter to the younger generation today, find inspiring tips, analyse trends and bridge generational gaps. And we didn't just rely on our own curiosity - we invite our audience of bright students and early career professionals from all over the world to ask questions directly to our guests.The FT Talent Challenge is a competition from the Financial Times that invites bright young talent from all over the world to pitch solutions aimed at solving our most pressing business challenges. This podcast gives you a taste of the creative, educational and entrepreneurial atmosphere at FT Talent Challenges. FT Talent is a commercial division of the Financial Times.The FT Newsroom is not involved in its production. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.Subscribe to our Youtube channel: http://bit.ly/3X1kwkkVisit our website: http://bit.ly/3wUut8JFollow us on social media:Instagram: http://bit.ly/3X1N65fLinkedIn: http://bit.ly/3E6k9yv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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As women we seemingly spend half of our lives trying not to get pregnant and the other half trying to or worrying about our abilities to conceive. The journey to motherhood is not always plain sailing and for some parents it's a full on stormy, dark skies road. Operations, injections, lengthy waits, and baby loss feature in many more parents trying to conceive journeys than most of us are aware. Infertility and fertility struggles still remain a huge taboo subject but it is so important that parents on this journey can recognise that they are not alone. On this weeks episode I am delighted to be joined by Sophie Martin, a registered midwife who has been working in a central London hospital for the past 9 years. 4 years ago Sophie and her husband James started trying for a baby. Since then, they have undergone 6 rounds of IVF treatment, and sadly also said goodbye to their identical twins sons Cecil & Wilfred who were born prematurely at 21 weeks. Sophie has been sharing her story on her Instagram account @the.infertile.midwife, to spread awareness of infertility and baby loss, and to provide support to others who are also living through this. https://www.instagram.com/the.infertile.midwife/ And, I am sure I speak for many women when I say the biggest of thank you's to Sophie for sharing her journey so openly and honestly to support others navigating a similar path. Don't forget if you would like the very best support for the entirety of your pregnancy journey, I would love you to be part of my exclusive course ‘Your Pregnancy Journey' as a listener you will have access to a very special offer. https://www.midwifepip.com/your-pregnancy-journey You can also visit www.midwifepip.com and view all the other services I offer: Group Antenatal Classes Digital Antenatal Classes Hypnobirthing Classes If you have found this podcast useful, please don't forget to subscribe and leave a review so it can help reach other expectant parents. Or check me out on my social media pages @midwife_pip Enjoy Listening Midwife Pip x ** The warmest thanks to our Season 3 sponsors who make the podcast creation and the easy access you have to all this expert information possible. But not only that, they have also agreed exclusive discounts for you as listeners of this podcast for a limited time on their fantastic product ranges, all of which are designed with you and your little one at their heart. Head over to Childs Farm to access 25% off their products at www.childsfarm.com using the code MIDWIFEPIP25 Head over to Baby Tula to access 15% off their entire baby carrier range at www.babytula.com using the code PIPLOVESTULA … See you on our next episode! **

In this episode of the Fertility Matters at Work episode, we want to focus on the psychological aspects of juggling fertility in the workplace. We all know it's not easy to do and certainly not a great place to find ourselves in but what really is the impact? To answer this question, we're delighted to welcome perinatal psychologist Julianne Boutaleb @parenthoodinmind. Julianne is the Clinical Director and Founder of the https://www.parenthoodinmind.co.uk (Parenthood In Mind )practice. She has worked for over 15 years in the NHS and private practice with parents and parents-to-be and their babies (and bumps) who have needed support with a wide variety of issues including anxiety and depression during and after pregnancy, miscarriage, and reproductive loss, attachment issues, re-emergence of childhood issues and couples' issues. Parenthood in Mind consists of a specialist team of psychologists and psychotherapists with decades of professional experience between them in perinatal settings, CAMHs, primary and secondary care, and Early Years settings. They are experts in working with individuals, couples, and their babies in the transition to parenthood, and with parents of children up to 5 years of age. Julianne is without a doubt well placed to talk to us about the impact of juggling fertility in the workplace and consults many individuals who are struggling in silence at work.   Today Julianne shared the following on her Instagram account - Help-seeking in the perinatal period. It's so difficult to reach out. To say out loud I need help. At no other point in our lives do we need help more, and yet fear asking for it. The fear of being exposed, of being judged, Of being misunderstood Of admitting too much…  Does this resonate with your experiences in the workplace? It certainly did with us. Julianne starts off by explaining the impact of infertility and pregnancy loss on our mental health and then talks about the psychological impact of infertility, referring to the work by Alice Domar who likened infertility psychological impact of a cancer diagnosis for example. Julianne also likens it to the death of the story you originally dreamed of and that it is a moment of trauma.  She explains that in the workplace this trauma can show up as panic attacks, feeling that you can't get up in the morning, a sense of dread or difficulty over what would have been normal work tasks, individuals feeling as though they're not in control or trying to ‘front it out' and not divulging what you're going through to your employer. She also refers to the interpersonal conflict you might feel and sadly individuals facing grievance due to a negative change in workability. Julianne urges line managers to be aware of sudden changes in workability and behavior and to try to find out why this might be happening.  Julianne shares some fantastic tips on what she advises people to actively do if they're struggling such as the importance of Identifying a colleague to discuss this and therefore start creating a little village of support within the workplace. Julianne has seen fantastic examples of where employees set up WhatsApp groups and peer support to facilitate better support within the workplace. She also recommends short sharp wins, such as stepping away from the computer, lunch outside the building rather than leaving your employment altogether, and the isolation, this can bring. Finally, Julianne shares examples of difficult situations in the workplace she has come across from both an employee and an employer going through fertility issues at the same time and the employer being able to offer support but getting no support back and the frustrations she felt with this. Julianne also refers to a friend of the podcast - Sophie Martin @the.infertile.midwife who, as her Instagram name suggests, works as a midwife and struggled with infertility and very sadly, the stillbirth of her two beautiful boys Cecil and Wilfred....

This time Laura and Maana are joined by the person behind @the.infertile.midwife, Sophie Martin, an NHS midwife and a mum to Cecil and Wilfred, who never made it home, and to Percy, who did. The three talk about the painful experience of second trimester loss and infertility, which for Sophie finally ended in a positive pregnancy test and baby in late Summer 2021. Talking through the experience with her twin boys reminds Laura of her own late miscarriage and the experience and conversation around stillbirth. Through her work as a midwife Sophie has seen everything possible, but in the end, going through loss of that magnitude can only ever be felt inside. Through heartbreak and sorrow to the literal pain of IVF, Sophie, Laura and Maana talk about what changes when a positive pregnancy test becomes the ultimate goal. They observe how harmful existing preconditions of how motherhood is supposed to look like can be for those that struggle and explore the extent to which women are willing to go to fulfil the dream of motherhood. Furthermore, Sophie has helpful insights to offer to everyone seeking professional help for infertility in the UK.

Welcome back to the second series of Motherhood Exposed, where your host, mother, midwife, doula and personal trainer Zoe Cresswell explores the ups, downs and often complicated parts of motherhood. In this episode, Zoe returns to speak to Sophie Martin, known on Instagram and in the blogging world as the infertile midwife, to revisit her story of infertility, loss and the journey to her now 7-week old baby boy, Percy. To hear the previous episode with Sophie, go to episode 12.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Sophie did a frozen transfer of IVF and incredibly it worked first time. It was the beginning of December and although the UK was in the midst of the pandemic it was just “the loveliest transfer ever”! Sophie had been to the clinic so many times in the previous months, she knew the team really well and even got to choose to put Christmas songs on whilst it happened! The transfer worked and although Sophie was happy there was a mix of emotions after her previous late loss of twins, Cecil and Wilfred. She had some bleeding on Christmas Day which was frightening but at her first scan everything was luckily fine. Sophie told close family but didn't tell anyone else she was pregnant until she was 25 weeks. She didn't want to have to deal with people congratulating her when that wasn't really how she felt; she felt scared. Even though Sophie suffered with a lot of anxiety she wasn't helped by any perinatal teams after being referred three times. She didn't have any professional support at all being pregnant after loss, which must have been incredibly difficult. At 22 weeks, Sophie suffered a threatened pre-term labour and after dealing with this she couldn't go back to her normal job role. She had a month off but was then able to work from home due to Covid before delivering her baby boy Percy via a planned C-section. Although an experienced midwife, Sophie recognises now that there was so much she didn't know about motherhood, especially around breastfeeding. She feels like she truly understands how relentless and difficult it is for so many mothers. After having Percy, Sophie has been quite shocked by a lot of the emotions that she has had to contented with, including both loss and relief but also immense sadness. Having a baby after fertility problems or loss is incredibly complicated. If someone had told Sophie a year ago she would now be sat with a 7 week old baby, she would not have believed them. Her advice to those in that position is that you have to have hope and if you do manage to have the baby in your arms, don't imagine it will be the ‘fix all' to everything because it unfortunately doesn't work like that.   BEST MOMENTS “The transfer couldn't have gone any better…it just felt really special, I couldn't have asked for a better transfer” “He was very good at helping me rationalise it” “People know breastfeeding is hard…the hard bit is actually feeding, just the relentlessness of it” “You can't necessarily process it all whilst you're in it, it's only once you're out of it you have to start processing it”   VALUABLE RESOURCES www.petalscharity.org www.tommys.org www.arc-uk.org www.sands.org.uk   ABOUT THE GUEST Sophie Martin Midwife and mother IG @the.infertile.midwife www.theinfertilemidwife.com www.petalscharity.org www.tommys.org www.arc-uk.org www.sands.org.uk   ABOUT THE HOST Zoe Cresswell Devoted mother of two (and a big hairy dog), UK trained midwife, doula and personal trainer, specialising in pre and postnatal fitness. Zoe was born in the UK and before moving to Dubai in 2013 and worked as a midwife in central London, both in a birth centre and a very busy NHS hospital. Although late to the scene, Zoe is an aspiring athlete having won numerous triathlons and representing Great Britain where she placed within the top 10 on the world stage. With her husband James, the couple will soon be launching their cloth nappy company, Bop & Bee, where they hope to inspire families to swap a few disposable nappies a day for the more planet friendly option of cloth. Zoe's goal is to share her knowledge and experience, tell real life stories, manage expectations and open up those often difficult conversations. Zoe's own motherhood journey has been full of twists and turns as she put everything on hold and went through numerous miscarriages and rounds of IVF.   CONTACT DETAILS Instagram : @zoecresswell_me Facebook: Zoe Cresswell LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/zoe-cresswell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Damon Johnson talks with Zach Martin about his latest solo album, “Battle Lessons” featuring the single, “Talk Yourself Into Anything” has heard on NEWHD NY and VNUE Radio. Go to www.damonjohnson.com to get your copy on CD or Vinyl along with other merchandise and tour information. This episode of the Big Fat American Podcast features the making of the music and the memories of the rocking times of the past with an eye on the future while living in the moment. In part 2, Sophie Martin takes over for her dad and asks Damon some really great questions. For an added bonus, find out Damon's favorite Knock Knock Jock on this episode of the Big Fat American Podcast.

How do you navigate infertility if you have to work with babies, children or - horror! - pregnant women every day? Sophie Martin lost her twins, Cecil and Wilfred, at 21 weeks, and went through gruelling rounds of IVF to get pregnant again. During all of it, she was working as a midwife, helping women to bring their babies into the world. She talks about her journey, and how she coped in her day job. Meanwhile, Sophie is on day nine of her stims.Swears throughout. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Trigger Warning: Baby Loss This week I had the pleasure of chatting to Sophie Martin, otherwise known as @theinfertilemidwife on Instagram. This chat is really packed with helpful information, personal insight and it's so moving to listen to Sophie's story but so uplifting too. So looking forward to sharing this conversation with you! Sophie Martin is a Registered Midwife and has worked in a Central London hospital for the past nine years. One of her special interests is antenatal education, and she regularly teaches on antenatal courses. She has written for the Royal College of Midwives Magazine, alongside blog posts, and appearing on Radio and podcasts. Sophie has personal experience of fertility treatment, having undergone 6 rounds of IVF herself. She also writes about the loss of her sons, Cecil & Wilfred who were born very prematurely. In this episode, we speak about: • How Sophie was able to find strength through grief in the loss of her twin boys • Sophie's ability to work as a midwife while personally experiencing loss and infertility • The items of support in Sophie's Life Raft • The importance of establishing and maintaining healthy boundaries within relationships within infertility • Advice for finding an infertility clinic • How to find the confidence to self advocate even when you're feeling very vulnerable and desperate • Where to find legitimate research pages to stop yourself from falling down the google rabbit hole • and more! Powerful Quotes: "There's no infertility handbook, no one tells you how to negotiate relationships." "It's okay to get home and not remember or not understand. Just pick up the phone or write an email and be really persistent. There should be a standard of care, and this is potentially your one shot at something so massive … Other people get 12 months of the year to try for a baby, whereas people doing IVF get one chance. It's your body, your cycle." "Coping is a funny word. I don't know if anyone really copes [with losing a baby]. You just get up every day…or you don't. But, the days pass." Connect with Sophie: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the.infertile.midwife Website - https://www.theinfertilemidwife.com Other links mentioned: Petition for care after miscarriage - https://actions.tommys.org/a/miscarriage-petition?utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid_search&utm_campaign=miscarriage-lancet&utm_content=&gclid=CjwKCAjwz_WGBhA1EiwAUAxIcWLDZyQffyl1p0Lb-dTwmEB4nDK1w-7r1vUuxrt21BzEAn355bTjoRoC0J0QAvD_BwE Contribute to Tommy's fundraiser - https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-display/showROFundraiserPage?userUrl=500milesfor5losses&pageUrl=8 Additional Resources: Cat Strawbridge: Hangout Community - https://www.catstrawbridge.com/a/v867x Zoe Clark Coates - https://www.worldofbooks.com/en-gb/books/zoe-clark-coates/pregnancy-after-loss/9781409195948 Thank you for listening to the Fertility Life Raft! I would love for you to share this episode and let me know what you think! Join our Instagram community for more support: www.instagram.com/thisisalicerose . As always please take a moment to rate and review right now or half way through or at the end - it makes the world of difference!! Thank you so much to everyone who has already. About Alice Rose Hi! I'm Alice and I am on a mission to support and empower anyone trying to grow their family (and while I'm at it, changing the social narrative we see around fertility too...) Learn more about me at www.thisisalicerose.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TW: Baby Loss Thank you so much to Sophie from the @the.infertile.midwife for speaking to me today on her infertility journey. Sophie is also a midwife, and she speaks openly on how this has affected her career. Go follow Sophie: https://www.instagram.com/the.infertile.midwife/ Sophie's blog: https://theinfertilemidwife.com/

Zach Martin is joined by Diana Celes Studenberg,,of the Progressive Rock Band Trope, talk about the latest release, “Elutheromania”. It's a fantastic must have album featuring Trope's stunning interpretation of the classic Tears for Fears, “Shout”. “Shout” is no ordinary cover, Trope makes it their own. Zach and Diana discuss Progressive Rock, Social Media and Mental Health. Plus, Sophie Martin follows up her dad with 10 awesome questions that will help you get to know more about Trope.

Tous les samedis et dimanches à 18h20 et 19h20, Wendy Bouchard reçoit un invité au coeur de l'actualité. Elle interroge aujourd'hui la journaliste Anne-Sophie Martin, qui enquête depuis dix ans sur l'affaire Xavier Dupont de Ligonnès. Son livre "Le disparu" est réédité en poche aux éditions de la Mécanique générale.

Sophie Martin works as an NHS midwife but joined us 'in the studio' to tell us about her own fertility story. She has been through multiple cycles of IVF over the years and spoke so openly and bravely about this loss of her twin boys, Cecil and Wilfred, in the second trimester. She continues on her journey to bring home a baby and we are certain that her honesty will bring comfort to so many. This episode is sponsored by The Fertility Method - an online fertility preparation plan - find them on Instagram and download your free supplements guide or visit their WEBSITE. Use code GIRL GANG for a cheeky discount at checkout.--------------------------------Thanks for listening to the podcast. Please don't forget to subscribe, rate, review and share.Contact us via social media platforms or email info@theworstgirlgangever.co.ukYou'll find us on...FacebookInstagram Twitter or you can join the TWGGE Facebook Support GroupIt's time to break the silence and open up the dialogue around the topics of miscarriage and pregnancy loss. No more shame, no more taboo, lets ditch it for our children; the ones that will come, the ones that are and the ones that never came to be.

What can we – and science – learn from listening to thinkers and practitioners from wider society? As we tackle the global challenges affecting our lives and those of future generations, how can scientific organisations adapt to ensure they remain active players within society? Featuring Dame Frances Saunders and Sophie Martin. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today Zoe speaks to midwife Sophie Martin. Sophie shares her story of infertility, IVF, and birth.   Infertility and baby loss are never easy but the strength to go through these whilst still being surrounded and caring for mothers and babies as a midwife shows how incredibly self-less, passionate and resilient Sophie is.   KEY TAKEAWAYS   After doing a drama degree and starting a masters Sophie decided she wanted to be a midwife. She completed her masters and got a job as a maternity support worker at the same time which she did for a couple of years before training to be a midwife. After trying for a while to get pregnant Sophie and her husband sought help. When the waiting lists for more investigation into what was happening were awfully long Sophie and her husband went private for a round of IVF. Their first round of IVF was successful and it was with twins, something so magical that Sophie couldn't believe it was happening to them. Sophie suffered with awful morning sickness, it made her truly sympathise with all the mothers that had told her previously how they were suffering. Sophie struggled mentally through her pregnancy but didn't feel like she could talk to anyone about it. She felt she was lucky and should be grateful so didn't feel like she could talk to anyone. At 21 weeks Sophie started bleeding and went to hospital to get checked out. But by day three she started to feel quite unwell and went back to hospital where they found out her cervix had began to open. After a night as an inpatient her waters broke. Sophie knew this was ‘the end'. In a very short amount of time she gave birth to both of her boys. They were both born alive which shocked Sophie but she feels so blessed that they were and that she had that time with them. Sophie and her partner find it really helpful to talk about Cecil and Wilfred. It is extremely hurtful to them if anyone doesn't treat the twins as if they are people. Awareness of how difficult some peoples infertility journeys are is so important. Having awareness of the tragic events that can happen makes us all more compassionate to those around us.   BEST MOMENTS  “I was a woman obsessed with having a baby” “We were happy but we were so cautious and so exhausted by this point because the emotional toll it takes on you is really hard” “When you have been through so much you can only ever think about the worst outcomes” “If we are going to be open about infertility then we have to open about everything”   VALUABLE RESOURCES www.theinfertilemidwife.com www.petalscharity.org www.tommys.org www.arc-uk.org www.sands.org.uk     ABOUT THE GUEST Sophie Martin   Midwife and mother to Cecil and Wilfred, who never made it home.   IG @the.infertile.midwife www.theinfertilemidwife.com www.petalscharity.org www.tommys.org www.arc-uk.org www.sands.org.uk       ABOUT THE HOST Zoe Cresswell Devoted mother of two (and a big hairy dog), UK trained midwife, doula and personal trainer, specialising in pre and postnatal fitness. Zoe was born in the UK and before moving to Dubai in 2013 and worked as a midwife in central London, both in a birth centre and a very busy NHS hospital. Although late to the scene, Zoe is an aspiring athlete having won numerous triathlons and representing Great Britain where she placed within the top 10 on the world stage. With her husband James, the couple will soon be launching their cloth nappy company, Bop & Bee, where they hope to inspire families to swap a few disposable nappies a day for the more planet friendly option of cloth. Zoe's goal is to share her knowledge and experience, tell real life stories, manage expectations and open up those often difficult conversations. Zoe's own motherhood journey has been full of twists and turns as she put everything on hold and went through numerous miscarriages and rounds of IVF.   CONTACT DETAILS Instagram : @zoecresswell_me Facebook: Zoe Cresswell LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/zoe-cresswell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"It was just like a deafening sound of silence", host Carla Lett & blogger Sophie Martin aka the infertile midwife chat openly about infertility, miscarriage & baby loss during SANDS awareness month. Carla & Sophie share their own experiences of baby loss - how they felt and how they fell now with tears & giggles along the way.Helpful links related to this episode:https://www.sands.org.uk/https://remembermybaby.org.uk/https://4louis.co.uk/https://www.theinfertilemidwife.com