HB01. Death by Harry Potter, tidying and running: my lockdown parenting

This is the first episode of The Hello Baby Podcast, recorded in February 2021. This is a (bit of a weird) introduction to the host, Amelia. Find out what this midwife and mum-of-two has been up to during the pandemic. Contains more Harry Potter references than anyone might ever hope for (including me). Also: get some tips on independent play; someone tell me to stop tidying my house; how you can get back into running after you've had a baby.Some things referred to in the show: Music by the legend that is Tom Herbert: check him out on IG @electrobeard. Thanks Tom!For a wealth of information on parenting, including sleep, "discipline" and eating check out the gentle parenting expert Sarah Ockwell-Smith. She came up with the excellent "special playtime" idea I talk about in the show. Find her on IG @sarahockwellsmith.I'd really recommend getting a Mummy MOT post birth to assess your pelvic floor and abdominal muscles, especially if you're wanting to get back into exercise and/or are experiencing any problems. I used Niamh Burn (IG @maternity_physio) at Fix London Fields. I am a huge advocate of The Milestone Pursuit run coaching. Coach Steve Hobbs (IG @the_milestone_pursuit) is a legend. I followed The Early Milestones programme - which was perfect for getting back into running and would also be good for total beginners. You can find Hello Baby on the web on Instagram and Facebook (@hellobabyantenatal).