HELD Together By Newborn Family
Held Together is hosted by two GP doctors, friends and mothers whose first babies were born just three days apart. That shared experience inspired them to found Newborn Family, a project built on the belief that parents deserve real support, evidence-based guidance and a little luxury during the fourth trimester. In each episode they share honest stories, medical insights and the things they wish someone had told them, without sugar-coating or judgement. The aim is to help listeners feel a bit more held together, one episode at a time.
Episodes
S1.E6: Moona's Birth Story. VBAC Hopes, an Unexpected C-Section and a Long Postnatal Recovery
In this episode of Held Together by Newborn Family, the hosts share Moona’s birth story and postpartum journey. After a prior C-section, Moona hoped for a VBAC and tried a balloon induction at 41 weeks after unsuccessful sweeps; long waits delayed care, she proceeded to an “emergency” C-section. Baby was well and she had positive skin-to-skin, but recovery became a months-long ordeal . With suppor
S1.E5: Sadif's Birth Story. Induction, Advocacy and Life With a Newborn and Toddler
In this episode of the Newborn Family Podcast, Sadif and Moona discuss Sadif’s birth story one week postpartum after welcoming baby boy, alongside parenting her toddler. Sadif describes the anticipation phase, including anxiety after multiple miscarriages, concerns about slowed fetal growth and reduced movements, a planned induction, a sweep and an uncomfortable overnight stay on the antenatal war
S1.E4: Third Trimester From Pregnancy Belts to Birth Plans
In episode three of the Newborn Family Podcast, GPs Sadif and Moona, both currently in their third trimester, discuss the realities of the final stage of pregnancy and share professional insights. Their “wins and wobbles” include relief from back pain using a pregnancy belt, dealing with unhelpful bump-size comments, and enjoying a pregnancy pamper day with other expectant mothers. Moona describes
S1.E3: Second Trimester Highs, Lows and Leggings
Second Trimester Highs, Lows and Leggings: Wins, Wobbles, Maternity Pay and Exercise in PregnancyIn episode three of the HELD Together Podcast from Newborn Family, Dr. Sadif and Dr. Moona share an honest, funny look at the second trimester, from in-between maternity sizing and the relief of leggings to the “honeymoon phase” of improving nausea, more energy and early kicks. They share their latest
S1.E2: The First Trimester Wins, Wobbles and the Science Behind Morning Sickness
The first trimester can be overwhelming, isolating and full of questions. In this episode, we share our personal first trimester stories alongside evidence-based insight covering symptoms, early pregnancy anxiety and the mental load that starts long before birth.Dr. Moona and Dr. Sadif introduce HELD Together by Newborn Family, sharing their combined 20+ years of experience in women’s health and p
S1.E1: Introduction to HELD Together
Join us for our very first episode as we open the doors to Newborn Family a supportive, evidence-led community created by two doctors and two mums.We talk about why we started Newborn Family, why postnatal care matters, how we want to bring connection back into the fourth trimester and what you can expect from the HELD Together Podcast.Each episode we’ll share our Win or Wobble, our featured resea
Introduction to HELD Together By Newborn Family
Welcome to Held Together by Newborn Family. We’re Moona & Sadif two doctors and two mums, sharing what we wish we’d known and the real, honest stories that held us together through the fourth trimester and beyond. This season takes you through our own pregnancy and postpartum journeys, shared in real time as we lived them. Join us through the messy, magical, overwhelming and beautiful moments
