Raising with the village

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Maeva

9 episodes

1 day ago

A short holiday message from Raising with the Village. In this solo episode, I’m reflecting on the first season of the podcast, thanking the parents who bravely shared their stories, and looking ahead to what’s coming next — including new parenting topics and voices from dads. If you’ve been listening along, thank you for being part of this growing village. As we head into the holiday season, this episode is a gentle reminder that parenting can feel especially intense at this time of year, an...

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Raising with the village

Holiday Message: Thank You, What’s Next & More Parenting Stories Coming Soon

1 week ago

3 minutes

Raising with the village

#7 - Anita - From Emergency to Elective: What Two C-Sections Taught Me

💛 Raising with the Village This podcast is about real parents sharing real stories — because no one should feel alone in parenthood. New episodes every Thursday! 🌐 Website: https://raisingwith.co.uk/ 📸 Instagram: @raisingwiththevillage 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and all major platforms. If you’d like to share your own story — about birth, parenting, or family life — get in touch via the website or Instagram DMs.

2 weeks ago

52 minutes

Raising with the village

#6 - Candida -Two Boys, A Newborn, And A Cold Cup Of Soup

In this episode, Candida shares her journey from being a child who adored babies to becoming a mother of three — and discovering how motherhood can be both everything she dreamed of and nothing like she expected. She reflects on the years she spent worrying about her fertility in her 20s (not for medical reasons, but because of headlines and conversations around her), the long path to meeting her first baby, and the identity-shifting experience of going from one child to three. From the early...

3 weeks ago

1 hour 17 minutes

Raising with the village

#5- Melissa - Three babies, three water births

In this powerful episode, Melissa walks us through her three water births — two of which resulted in rare “mermaid babies,” born entirely in their amniotic sac. She also shares how she discovered she had a heart-shaped uterus, her anxiety during pregnancy, and how each labour unfolded. From a dramatic early pregnancy scare to three medication-free water births, Melissa’s story is filled with surprise, humour, and extraordinary moments (including her first baby swimming to the surface still i...

1 month ago

50 minutes

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#4- Grace - When your child stops growing

In this episode, Grace shares her family’s journey through discovering that both of her young children have growth hormone deficiency — from spotting early signs, to seeking answers when her instincts told her something wasn’t right, to navigating diagnosis, testing, treatment and life on daily injections. It’s a story about persistence, parental intuition, advocating for your children, and the enormous difference early diagnosis can make. 💬 In this episode: Spotting the first signs that her ...

1 month ago

33 minutes

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#3- Louisa - First Pregnancy After 40: IVF, Unexpected Challenges and a NICU Baby - Part 2

In part two of Louisa’s story, she faces the reality of her baby’s possible medical complications and the uncertainty that follows. A powerful story of courage, resilience, and the unexpected strength that comes with motherhood. 💬 In this episode: The moment she had to make big decisions about her pregnancy and her baby’s healthHow her pregnancy eventually happened — with a surprise twist she didn’t see comingWhat it was like giving birth after such an emotional journeyThe early days of life ...

1 month ago

52 minutes

Raising with the village

#2- Louisa - First Pregnancy After 40: IVF, Unexpected Challenges and a NICU Baby - Part 1

In this two-part episode, Louisa shares her experience of becoming a first-time mum in her forties — from waiting to feel “ready,” to navigating IVF, and facing an unexpected diagnosis during pregnancy. It’s a story about time, choice, uncertainty, and courage — and about how sometimes, motherhood unfolds in ways we could never plan. 💬 In this episode: What it’s like to start trying for a baby in your late 30s and early 40sThe emotional and medical journey through fertility treatment an...

1 month ago

48 minutes

Raising with the village

#1- Lily - Pre-eclampsia

Lily shares her unexpected experience with pre-eclampsia — a reminder that even when everything seems fine, it’s important to listen to your body and trust your instincts. 💛 Resources & Support If you’d like to learn more about pre-eclampsia or what to do if you’re worried, here are a few trusted places to start: NHS – Pre-eclampsia: Clear info on symptoms, causes and when to seek help. 👉 nhs.uk/conditions/pre-eclampsiaTommy’s: Great charity resource with easy-to-read info, FAQs and paren...

2 months ago

45 minutes

Raising with the village

Welcome to Raising with the Village!

Welcome to Raising with the Village! I’m Maeva, and I’m so happy you’re here. This podcast was born out of a simple idea — it takes a village to raise a child. But in today’s world, most of us don’t really have that village anymore. We often raise our children far from family, with little experience and even less sleep. And somehow, we’re just expected to figure it all out as we go! That’s why I wanted to create a space where real stories are shared — the kind of stories you’d normally hear f...

2 months ago

4 minutes