The Adventures of a Birth Photographer
Tune into this super casual birthy podcast! In each episode, I'll be deep-diving into all things birth and birth photography. I'll be having real conversations, sharing honest thoughts and a whole lot in between! If you're slightly obsessed with all things birth - you'll LOVE this Podcast! Join me, your host Jo Robertson a UK birth photographer at Lillian Craze Birth Photography. Let the adventure begin, hit play!
Episodes
40 episodes
Helpful Information About TENS Machines!
Hello Lovely Listeners, welcome to April - this is episode 40 and I'm talking all about TENS machines!In this ultra-quick episode, I talk about, what a TENS machine is, how they work, what they look like and right at the end how you can...
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11:21
Talks With Danielle Fox a Doula & Aqua Natal Teacher!
Welcome to episode 39 where I chat with the lovely Danielle Fox from Beautifully Blooming, Cardiff all about being a doula, aqua natal teacher and a whole host of other services.If you've been thinking of becoming a doula, Danielle work...
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54:20
Talks With Fine Art Photographer Jeremy Simon!
Welcome to episode 38, where I invited the incredibly inspiring Jeremy Simon on the podcast to talk about his divine fine art motherhood photography.This episode is loaded with so many topics. It was hard to let Jeremy go as I could hav...
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1:23:40
It's 2023 and I'm Back!
I have returned to the show after a longer-than-expected break!In this brief episode, I share where I've been, how 2022 ended, how 2023 has started and a few other things you might find interesting. Heads up, I have decided to record an...
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8:30
Tips For When You're 37 Weeks Pregnant!
Hello and welcome to episode 35 - Today I'm sharing an abundance of tips that you can implement when you're 37 weeks pregnant.You do not need to do them all, just take the ones that tick your hell yeah I'm totally doing that one!! Tips ...
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Season 4
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11:47
The Experimental Freestyle Episode!
Welcome to an experimental freestyle episode of the podcast!Experimental as in, I just chat with you unscripted about what's been happening in my world the last couple of weeks.I hope you enjoy it!!Show Notes:
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Season 4
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18:24
Talks With Angella About Birthing Twins During The Pandemic!
Welcome to episode 33, where I invited Angella on the show to share her pregnancy, twin birth and postpartum journey during the pandemic and lockdowns in November 2020.Angella's story tells of the hardship and reality of what it was lik...
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1:19:53
Tips To Make Your Hosptial Birth More Homely!
Welcome to episode 32 which is a quick-ish one that walks you through some tips to make your hospital birth more homely, using the 5 senses!There's some brilliant tips throughout this episode, so be sure to have a notepad and pen handy ...
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Season 3
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10:27
Talks With Private Midwife Clarice Johnstone!
My guest on this week's episode is the fabulous Clarice Johnstone who's a Private Homebirth Midwife that resides in Whitsunday in Australia. In this episode we cover soooooo MUCH - it's a juicy one.We chat about the rise ...
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Season 3
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58:41
How Much Is It Going To Cost?
The number ONE thing most people want to know when they visit my website - Is How Much?In this short episode, I share with you why I choose to have my starting price on my website and why it's important to me that it's there for you to ...
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Season 3
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13:40
Talks With Julia Martins About The History of Childbirth!
Welcome to this EPIC episode where I invited Julia Martins to the show to talk about the history of childbirth. Julia is in her final-year PhD at King’s College London. Her thesis is about the translation of “secrets of women” from Italian into...
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1:07:16
Talks With Who?
Hello and welcome to episode 28 which is a quick recap of all the people I have interviewed on the show so far. I share what I loved about each of them and give a quick breakdown of the conversations that were had.If you're new to the s...
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12:27
Talks About Motherhood Poetry With Bec-Ellis!
I love poetry, it's been something I have turned to for as far back as I can remember. In honour of that love, I invited Bec-Ellis, a poet and photographer to the show to share her poetry, her creative process and what inspires her to write.
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Season 3
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35:22
Talks With Saffia Farr - Editor of Juno Magazine!
I'm delighted that my guest Saffia Farr editor of Juno Magazine said yes to coming on the podcast to talk all about Juno!In this special episode, Saffia takes us on a journey of how Juno began for her and reveals what she loves about th...
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28:13
Talks With Erika Townend All About Hypnobirthing!
If you're planning on using Hypnobirthing for your up and coming birth or wanting to look into it a little more. This episode is PERFECT for you!In it, I chat with my long time friend Erika Townend who has been teaching the practice of ...
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Season 3
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37:20
The Birth Pool Conundrum - To Hire or Buy?
If you're thinking of using a birth pool this episode just might be able to help. In it, I investigate the conundrum of whether you might like to hire or buy a birth pool. I list some items you'll need and list some suppliers for you to take a ...
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Season 3
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12:47
What's Occuring in 2022?
Hello and Happy New Year, it's good to be back! In this brand new episode, I'll share with you my plans for the year ahead (there's lots!) and just generally have a catch up with you. If you are curious about what's occurring in...
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Season 3
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17:10
Tackling Common Birth Photography Objections!
Welcome to episode 22 of the podcast, where I delve into the five main objections I hear when it comes to taking the plunge and hiring a birth photographer.They include the BIGGY - Expense and a few others that might resonate with you.&...
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Season 2
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12:40
Did You Know I'm A Doula Too?
Welcome to episode 21. In this episode, I share all about what made me decide to become a Doula alongside my birth photography. And it all started in a Yurt, in Pembrokeshire - Listen in to find out more. I also share how ...
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Season 2
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11:40
Talks About The Birth Rites Collection
Welcome to episode 20 – On this week's episode, I'm thrilled to be joined by Helen Knowles who's an artist and the curator of the Birth Rites Collection and also Hermione Wiltshire who's also an artist and the co-head of a photography program a...
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Season 2
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46:35
What's The B.R.A.I.N Tool?
In this weeks episode, I'm talking you through how you can use the B.R.A.I.N tool to make informed decisions during labour and birth.It's a quickie and will be well worth your time.I also briefly fill you in on what I've been up...
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Season 2
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8:17
For Jasper, Your Birth Story!
Welcome to episode 18 of the podcast and this one is another personal one. My youngest son Jasper turned fourteen this week and I thought this would be the perfect time to record your birth story!I talk about choosing to birth him at ho...
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Season 2
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12:13
What's On-Call Life Actually Like?
Hello and welcome to this short episode where I attempt to explain what being on-call actually feels like. I also share the top 5 thoughts that enter my brain whilst on a call and give an insight into how I prepare to go on call for pot...
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10:58
Talks With Lisa Thompson - Breastfeeding Expert!
If you're planning on breastfeeding or are currently on a breastfeeding journey this episode is worth your TIME!I invited Lisa Thompson (a fellow welsh birth worker) to the show to chat about her expertise and she generously sh...
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Season 2
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57:08
Things I Found On Insta During World Breastfeeding Week!
Just a bite-size one for you today - August 1-7th celebrated world breastfeeding week and I thought I'd gather a few of my favourite insta finds and share them with you in this episode.I share tips from various accounts about breastfeed...
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Season 2
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8:45