Finally Pregnant
Cat Strawbridge (@tryingyears)
Getting through the 9 months of pregnancy after infertility and loss can be tougher than you might think. Plus, the impact our experiences can have on our parenting is beginning to be recognised. Up until recently the support for those finally pregnant and parenting has been limited. The Finally Pregnant Podcast, with host Cat Strawbridge, aka @tryingyears (https://www.instagram.com/tryingyears/) on socials, is here to change that. You can also find out more @finallypregnant (https://www.instagram.com/finallypregnant/) . Including stories from others who have or are going through their own pregnancies and are willing to share their anxieties along with what they've learnt, there will also be a host of experts sharing 'normal' pregnancy advice, but in this safe space. Have a listen and do get in touch with any ideas for future episodes.
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4: Finally Pregnant - a partner's perspective
Finally Pregnant
08/03/21 • 53 min
It can be rare to hear the partner's perspective when it comes to TTC and being finally pregnant so I'm really pleased to bring you an episode sharing just that. Chris and his wife Becca are heavily pregnant right now following many years of failed treatment before travelling to Greece for a round of donor IVF.
I'm also excited that I recently recorded a chat with Emma aka Donor child, who shares her unique perspective as a donor conceived child. Make sure you're subscribed to the podcast to know when that goes live!
We also talk add ons. If you're thinking about using any please head to the HFEA to check out their traffic light system first.
If you need more information about getting the Covid vaccination whilst pregnant please head to the RCOG where you will find their vaccination guidelines which are updated regularly.
In addition to my chat with Chris I also share that I am still in my 2WW and, as part of that, am loving listening to my pregnancy Meditations.
If you're interested in joining us at our Hang Out get together on Friday 20th August (just one of more meet ups being planned this year) make sure you join to be part of it! There are lots of other benefits to being a member too! Whilst you're at catstrawbridge.com you can also find out more about the other support I offer including the Finally Pregnant Yoga and Pilates Sessions.
You can also sign up to received my Top 5 Strategies to Enjoy Your Pregnancy.
If you enjoy the podcast please do take a moment to subscribe, rate and review it wherever you listen!
Thank you to sponsors Melio Health. Melio offer blood tests before, during and after pregnancy: from non-invasive prenatal tests to general health checks, helping you and your family take control of their health. Find out more here.
Much love,
Cat x
@tryingyears
I'm also excited that I recently recorded a chat with Emma aka Donor child, who shares her unique perspective as a donor conceived child. Make sure you're subscribed to the podcast to know when that goes live!
We also talk add ons. If you're thinking about using any please head to the HFEA to check out their traffic light system first.
If you need more information about getting the Covid vaccination whilst pregnant please head to the RCOG where you will find their vaccination guidelines which are updated regularly.
In addition to my chat with Chris I also share that I am still in my 2WW and, as part of that, am loving listening to my pregnancy Meditations.
If you're interested in joining us at our Hang Out get together on Friday 20th August (just one of more meet ups being planned this year) make sure you join to be part of it! There are lots of other benefits to being a member too! Whilst you're at catstrawbridge.com you can also find out more about the other support I offer including the Finally Pregnant Yoga and Pilates Sessions.
You can also sign up to received my Top 5 Strategies to Enjoy Your Pregnancy.
If you enjoy the podcast please do take a moment to subscribe, rate and review it wherever you listen!
Thank you to sponsors Melio Health. Melio offer blood tests before, during and after pregnancy: from non-invasive prenatal tests to general health checks, helping you and your family take control of their health. Find out more here.
Much love,
Cat x
@tryingyears
2: Facing racism in life and motherhood
Finally Pregnant
07/20/21 • 42 min
The Finally Pregnant podcast is a place where everyone should feel safe sharing their story, no matter race, sex, religion, background. Sadly not everyone in the world has this attitude and following on from England losing the final of the Euros last week we saw an obscene and unacceptable outpouring of racism - particularly across social media.
Speaking with Nikki - who is my lovely Pilates Sessions' teacher - she shared the impact racism has had on her life before, during pregnancy and as a mother to a black child. It is heartbreaking to hear, and hard for her to share, but I am honoured that she accepted my invitation to share her story on this week's episode of the podcast. As always, I hope you get lots from listening and would love to hear your thoughts.
Within the episode I mention the Five X More campaign - which you can also follow on instagram.
I also share that I have previously offered what I have called a 'community' place on my Yoga and Pilates Sessions each month to someone who has had a particularly difficult journey or who can't afford to join but would like to be part of it. I'm now sharing this as I want more people to know those places are available and I also want to ensure that at least one of those places is offered to a someone from a black, Asian or minority ethic background. Please contact me if you want to find out more or sign up to my emails here.
You can also sign up to received my Top 5 Strategies to Enjoy Your Pregnancy.
If you enjoy the podcast please do take a moment to subscribe, rate and review it wherever you listen!
Thank you to sponsors Melio Health. Melio offer blood tests before, during and after pregnancy: from non-invasive prenatal tests to general health checks, helping you and your family take control of their health. Find out more here.
Much love,
Cat x
@tryingyears
Speaking with Nikki - who is my lovely Pilates Sessions' teacher - she shared the impact racism has had on her life before, during pregnancy and as a mother to a black child. It is heartbreaking to hear, and hard for her to share, but I am honoured that she accepted my invitation to share her story on this week's episode of the podcast. As always, I hope you get lots from listening and would love to hear your thoughts.
Within the episode I mention the Five X More campaign - which you can also follow on instagram.
I also share that I have previously offered what I have called a 'community' place on my Yoga and Pilates Sessions each month to someone who has had a particularly difficult journey or who can't afford to join but would like to be part of it. I'm now sharing this as I want more people to know those places are available and I also want to ensure that at least one of those places is offered to a someone from a black, Asian or minority ethic background. Please contact me if you want to find out more or sign up to my emails here.
You can also sign up to received my Top 5 Strategies to Enjoy Your Pregnancy.
If you enjoy the podcast please do take a moment to subscribe, rate and review it wherever you listen!
Thank you to sponsors Melio Health. Melio offer blood tests before, during and after pregnancy: from non-invasive prenatal tests to general health checks, helping you and your family take control of their health. Find out more here.
Much love,
Cat x
@tryingyears
3: Pregnancy and Parenting after TFMR
Finally Pregnant
03/24/21 • 46 min
In today's episode I'm joined by the inspirational Liz Morana, founder of Mumba Bra, who has recently shared her story publicly for the first time.
Her first pregnancy heartbreakingly had to be terminated due to medical reasons. There is hope following this sadness as Liz and her husband went on to have two wonderful children. Sadly, when her son was 5 he was involved in a life threatening accident so we also talk about this period of their lives and how she had the strength to get through it, supporting her family - and herself - through one of the most difficult times of their lives.
If you have been affected by baby loss or termination for medical reasons please know there is support out there for you. Please contact Tommy’s, ArcAntenatal and Petals Charity.
If you are pregnant and parenting after loss please make sure you visit catstrawbridge.com to find out more about the support and community available to you.
Every time you listen, subscribe, rate and review the podcast you are helping me reach more and more people and grow the support I can offer them. It really does mean so much to me! Thank you!
If you're interested in trying the Mira Fertility Tracker make sure you use the code FINALLYPREGNANT to receive £25 off!
See you next week!
Cat x
Her first pregnancy heartbreakingly had to be terminated due to medical reasons. There is hope following this sadness as Liz and her husband went on to have two wonderful children. Sadly, when her son was 5 he was involved in a life threatening accident so we also talk about this period of their lives and how she had the strength to get through it, supporting her family - and herself - through one of the most difficult times of their lives.
If you have been affected by baby loss or termination for medical reasons please know there is support out there for you. Please contact Tommy’s, ArcAntenatal and Petals Charity.
If you are pregnant and parenting after loss please make sure you visit catstrawbridge.com to find out more about the support and community available to you.
Every time you listen, subscribe, rate and review the podcast you are helping me reach more and more people and grow the support I can offer them. It really does mean so much to me! Thank you!
If you're interested in trying the Mira Fertility Tracker make sure you use the code FINALLYPREGNANT to receive £25 off!
See you next week!
Cat x
1: Fertility Week Special with Izzy Judd
Finally Pregnant
11/04/20 • 60 min
Welcome back for series and as part of this week's Fertility Week I'm chatting to the lovely Izzy Judd. We talk about her own experiences with infertility and loss, how it affected her successful pregnancies and continues to have an impact on her into her parenting.
Izzy has recently launched Pause Play which we talk about so do check that out too!
If you want to find out more about the work I do including the Hang Out, plus my recent survey results please visit www.catstrawbridge.com.
Special thanks to Peanut for sponsoring this series of the Finally Pregnant podcast! Peanut is the app that helps you meet like-minded women who are trying to conceive, pregnant, or already mums. Introducing you to women nearby who are at a similar stage in their journey, Peanut provides access to a community of women who are there to listen, share information and offer valuable advice.
Izzy has recently launched Pause Play which we talk about so do check that out too!
If you want to find out more about the work I do including the Hang Out, plus my recent survey results please visit www.catstrawbridge.com.
Special thanks to Peanut for sponsoring this series of the Finally Pregnant podcast! Peanut is the app that helps you meet like-minded women who are trying to conceive, pregnant, or already mums. Introducing you to women nearby who are at a similar stage in their journey, Peanut provides access to a community of women who are there to listen, share information and offer valuable advice.
Download the app for free here today!
If you have enjoyed this episode or any of the Finally Pregnant podcast please do subscribe, rate and review. By doing so it means more people will hear about it and it can help them too!
If you have enjoyed this episode or any of the Finally Pregnant podcast please do subscribe, rate and review. By doing so it means more people will hear about it and it can help them too!
7: Hearing from the Donor Child perspective
Finally Pregnant
08/31/21 • 47 min
I'm so delighted to share my chat with Emma Grønbæk aka @donorchild who, following years of her parents trying for children, was finally conceived using donor sperm. Emma talks so positively about her experiences of growing up in a happy, open family environment which is why I invited her to share her story for the podcast, knowing that many donor conception parents or parents to be would, I believe, truly benefit from hearing.
Other places for support and information we mention are the Donor Conception Network and Becky @definingmum.
Have you heard about the Hang Out community for those pregnant after infertility and loss? Find out more here.
You can also find out more about the other support I offer including the Finally Pregnant Yoga and Pilates Sessions.
Why not sign up to receive my Top 5 Strategies to Enjoy Your Pregnancy.
If you enjoy the podcast please do take a moment to subscribe, rate and review it wherever you listen!
Thank you to sponsors Melio Health. Melio offer blood tests before, during and after pregnancy: from non-invasive prenatal tests to general health checks, helping you and your family take control of their health. Find out more here.
Much love,
Cat x
@tryingyears
Other places for support and information we mention are the Donor Conception Network and Becky @definingmum.
Have you heard about the Hang Out community for those pregnant after infertility and loss? Find out more here.
You can also find out more about the other support I offer including the Finally Pregnant Yoga and Pilates Sessions.
Why not sign up to receive my Top 5 Strategies to Enjoy Your Pregnancy.
If you enjoy the podcast please do take a moment to subscribe, rate and review it wherever you listen!
Thank you to sponsors Melio Health. Melio offer blood tests before, during and after pregnancy: from non-invasive prenatal tests to general health checks, helping you and your family take control of their health. Find out more here.
Much love,
Cat x
@tryingyears
S1 Ep8: #8 Screening with Professor Gordon Smith
Finally Pregnant
07/23/19 • 37 min
In Episode 8 of the Finally Pregnant Podcast I chat to Professor Gordon Smith of the University of Cambridge about screening. Due to our twin loss we were unable to have traditional screening which meant we had to explore other options which I discuss in this episode.
Find out more about my guest here.
I really hope you enjoy listening. Please don’t forget to subscribe, rate, review and share because we need to spread the word.
Look forward to hearing from you!
Cat @tryingyears
Find out more about my guest here.
I really hope you enjoy listening. Please don’t forget to subscribe, rate, review and share because we need to spread the word.
Look forward to hearing from you!
Cat @tryingyears
S2 Ep7: #16 Corona Virus Special with Tommy's Midwife Kate Marsh
Finally Pregnant
03/20/20 • 42 min
I’m grateful to be able to share this episode with you. There’s no preamble as I wanted to turn it around as quickly as possible to give you the information you need fast.
Earlier today I spoke with Kate Marsh who is the Midwifery Manager at Tommy’s. Tommy’s has a team of midwives available by email only (at the moment) between the hours of 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday. Get in touch with any questions at [email protected].
For all the latest information and guidance about pregnancies please visit the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology website and you can find specific updates on how COVID-19 might affect you here.
During the chat we talk about getting out and about in the fresh air wherever possible – but maintaining social distancing. The National Trust have generously opened the doors to their parklands to all so check out your local one.
If you are anxious for any reason due to being pregnant after infertility and loss please do check out The Hang Out which is a community where you will find support from others who are currently pregnant or are parenting their own little ones – all have been through similar experiences of infertility and loss.
For information about infant feeding please check out my episode with lactation specialist Shel Banks.
If you are missing out on antenatal classes check out amazing companies like The Bump Class who are sharing lots of information online. You can also find out about virtual NCT classes here.
Also, I'm doing BBC's The Baby Club daily and Ettie Betty Sing and Sign classes with Wren too!
I’m so pleased to share information with you about the brand new Tommy’s Midwife Voice Skill which you can access through your smart speaker. And finally, ahead of Mother’s Day this weekend please head to their section on coping with Mother’s Day which includes experiences from me and some other amazing ladies.
I really hope this episode is useful for you in what it such a difficult time.
If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact Kate and her team on [email protected] or me on instagram @tryingyears or at [email protected].
Much love and stay safe,
Cat x
www.catstrawbridge.com
Earlier today I spoke with Kate Marsh who is the Midwifery Manager at Tommy’s. Tommy’s has a team of midwives available by email only (at the moment) between the hours of 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday. Get in touch with any questions at [email protected].
For all the latest information and guidance about pregnancies please visit the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology website and you can find specific updates on how COVID-19 might affect you here.
During the chat we talk about getting out and about in the fresh air wherever possible – but maintaining social distancing. The National Trust have generously opened the doors to their parklands to all so check out your local one.
If you are anxious for any reason due to being pregnant after infertility and loss please do check out The Hang Out which is a community where you will find support from others who are currently pregnant or are parenting their own little ones – all have been through similar experiences of infertility and loss.
For information about infant feeding please check out my episode with lactation specialist Shel Banks.
If you are missing out on antenatal classes check out amazing companies like The Bump Class who are sharing lots of information online. You can also find out about virtual NCT classes here.
Also, I'm doing BBC's The Baby Club daily and Ettie Betty Sing and Sign classes with Wren too!
I’m so pleased to share information with you about the brand new Tommy’s Midwife Voice Skill which you can access through your smart speaker. And finally, ahead of Mother’s Day this weekend please head to their section on coping with Mother’s Day which includes experiences from me and some other amazing ladies.
I really hope this episode is useful for you in what it such a difficult time.
If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact Kate and her team on [email protected] or me on instagram @tryingyears or at [email protected].
Much love and stay safe,
Cat x
www.catstrawbridge.com
1: Secondary Infertility with Medina Grillo
Finally Pregnant
07/13/21 • 43 min
Welcome back for Series 5 of the Finally Pregnant podcast!
This week I'm chatting to the fabulous Medina Grillo about her journey through 8 years of infertility and loss before becoming finally pregnant via IVF in 2020. I'm delighted to share that Medina has now welcomed her baby boy into the world!!
Medina sadly experienced a miscarriage before having her first son 8 years ago and then went on to experience more loss, including an ectopic pregnancy in her journey to have a second baby.
If secondary infertility affects you you might want to check out my episodes with Alex, Kezia and also my episode with Nat where we discuss stopping treatment.
If you are finally pregnant or parenting after infertility or loss please know there is a wealth of support out there for you. Head to @tryingyears and catstrawbridge.com to find out more about the Finally Pregnant Yoga and Pilates Sessions, the Hang Out community which includes regular support groups and more!
You can also sign up to received my Top 5 Strategies to Enjoy Your Pregnancy or here to receive emails from me.
If you enjoy the podcast please do take a moment to subscribe, rate and review it wherever you listen!
Thank you to sponsors Melio Health. Melio offer blood tests before, during and after pregnancy: from non-invasive prenatal tests to general health checks, helping you and your family take control of their health. Find out more here.
Much love,
Cat x
@tryingyears
This week I'm chatting to the fabulous Medina Grillo about her journey through 8 years of infertility and loss before becoming finally pregnant via IVF in 2020. I'm delighted to share that Medina has now welcomed her baby boy into the world!!
Medina sadly experienced a miscarriage before having her first son 8 years ago and then went on to experience more loss, including an ectopic pregnancy in her journey to have a second baby.
If secondary infertility affects you you might want to check out my episodes with Alex, Kezia and also my episode with Nat where we discuss stopping treatment.
If you are finally pregnant or parenting after infertility or loss please know there is a wealth of support out there for you. Head to @tryingyears and catstrawbridge.com to find out more about the Finally Pregnant Yoga and Pilates Sessions, the Hang Out community which includes regular support groups and more!
You can also sign up to received my Top 5 Strategies to Enjoy Your Pregnancy or here to receive emails from me.
If you enjoy the podcast please do take a moment to subscribe, rate and review it wherever you listen!
Thank you to sponsors Melio Health. Melio offer blood tests before, during and after pregnancy: from non-invasive prenatal tests to general health checks, helping you and your family take control of their health. Find out more here.
Much love,
Cat x
@tryingyears
12: Wren's Birth Story
Finally Pregnant
06/09/20 • 47 min
Today is Wren's 1st birthday and whilst I had planned to share the story of her birth months ago today seems very fitting! I absolutely loved reading through the notes from my Birth Afterthoughts appointment, something I recommend everyone doing, and remembering all the details of a period I look back on with great fondness - I know I'm incredibly lucky that that is the case.
If you want to help me amplify melanated voices please contact me at [email protected].
If you want to find out about the Midsummer Nurture Circle - a bespoke 90 minute online workshop led by experienced yoga and meditation specialist - you can find out more and buy tickets here before they sell out!
If you want to help me amplify melanated voices please contact me at [email protected].
If you want to find out about the Midsummer Nurture Circle - a bespoke 90 minute online workshop led by experienced yoga and meditation specialist - you can find out more and buy tickets here before they sell out!
Interested in learning more about the Hang Out community I run for people who are finally pregnant and parenting? Click here. Remember, you’ll receive a discount to the above event if you are a member.
I really hope you enjoy listening. Please don’t forget to subscribe, rate, review and share because we need to spread the word.
Look forward to hearing from you!
Cat @tryingyears
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Look forward to hearing from you!
Cat @tryingyears
PS Click here if you want to receive my Top 5 Strategies to Help You Enjoy Being Finally Pregnant.
[email protected]
www.catstrawbridge.com
S4 Ep9: #47 Elle Wright - A Bump in the Road
Finally Pregnant
05/04/21 • 67 min
This week is Maternal Mental Health week? Created by the Perinatal Mental Health Partnership each and every day is dedicated to a specific topic around Maternal Mental Health. There’s lots going on on insta and I also recommend you check out the Maternal Mental Health Alliance which will signpost you to loads of helpful organisations and, if you are on instagram head over to the Perinatal Mental Health Partnership. You can also check out an episode of the podcast I recorded with Anya Hayes of the Mother’s Wellness Toolkit.
Over to today’s episode where I’m chatting to Elle Wright of Feathering the Empty Nest about her new book A Bump in the Road. Do check out our previous episode recorded in Summer 2020 when Elle was 7 months pregnant. Elle has since had her daughter Olivia and talks about her experiences of pregnancy and being a mum to her daughter and how it’s been during lockdown. We also talk about how she plans to talk to Olivia about Teddy and about her hopes to extend her family in the future.
During our chat I refer to an episode of the podcast I recorded with Natalie about stopping at one child and donating any remaining embryos. You can listen to that episode here. If you are pregnant and parenting after loss please make sure you visit catstrawbridge.com to find out more about the support and community available to you.
Every time you listen, subscribe, rate and review the podcast you are helping me reach more and more people and grow the support I can offer them. It really does mean so much to me! Thank you!
If you're interested in trying the Mira Fertility Tracker make sure you use the code FINALLYPREGNANT to receive £25 off!
See you next week!
Cat x
@tryingyears
Over to today’s episode where I’m chatting to Elle Wright of Feathering the Empty Nest about her new book A Bump in the Road. Do check out our previous episode recorded in Summer 2020 when Elle was 7 months pregnant. Elle has since had her daughter Olivia and talks about her experiences of pregnancy and being a mum to her daughter and how it’s been during lockdown. We also talk about how she plans to talk to Olivia about Teddy and about her hopes to extend her family in the future.
During our chat I refer to an episode of the podcast I recorded with Natalie about stopping at one child and donating any remaining embryos. You can listen to that episode here. If you are pregnant and parenting after loss please make sure you visit catstrawbridge.com to find out more about the support and community available to you.
Every time you listen, subscribe, rate and review the podcast you are helping me reach more and more people and grow the support I can offer them. It really does mean so much to me! Thank you!
If you're interested in trying the Mira Fertility Tracker make sure you use the code FINALLYPREGNANT to receive £25 off!
See you next week!
Cat x
@tryingyears
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How many episodes does Finally Pregnant have?
Finally Pregnant currently has 137 episodes available.
What topics does Finally Pregnant cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Podcasts and Education.
What is the most popular episode on Finally Pregnant?
The episode title '15: Surrogacy Special Part 2: The Surrogate's Family' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Finally Pregnant?
The average episode length on Finally Pregnant is 50 minutes.
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Episodes of Finally Pregnant are typically released every 6 days, 23 hours.
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The first episode of Finally Pregnant was released on May 13, 2019.
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