The second part of two episodes, Zoe speaks to Leonie about when she finally fell pregnant naturally after so many years of trying to conceive.

Listen in today to hear about this welcomed but scary surprise and the impact on Leonie’s first Daughter Bea and the rest of her family.

 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

 
When Bea was three Leonie surprisingly discovered that she was pregnant!
Leonie kept the pregnancy to herself at first, it didn’t feel real. Becoming unexpectedly pregnant is life altering for any woman but considering everything Leonie and her partner had been through it was just unbelievable – it impacted her pregnancy journey a lot, particularly with fear.
The pregnancy had complications towards the end and Leonie had to be induced.
Leonie says that parenting both Bea and Dottie has felt the same even though her journey to have them as daughters was so different.
Leonie’s life hack for any mum is to make some time for yourself- even if it is just half an hour to have a proper shower. It makes all the difference to how you feel. You can be a much better mother if you put yourself first sometimes.

 

 

BEST MOMENTS

 

“She sees us all as mothers”

 

“She was this magical unicorn at parties as she ended up with this miracle baby”

 

“It was terrifying, I was constantly waiting for something to go wrong”

 

“The best thing about hypnobirthing was that I’d learnt a lot and it made me have a discussion weeks before about what I did and didn’t want”

 

VALUABLE RESOURCES

 www.petalscharity.org

www.tommys.org

Eggsnsoldiers.com Eco-aware and sustainable baby shop in Dubai. Use ZOECM10 for discount.

ABOUT THE GUEST

Leonie Pitts

Mum of two girls, Bea who was adopted at 16 months and Dottie, her biological daughter.

 

IG @leonieash

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/ASGDUBAI

 

  

ABOUT THE HOST

Zoe Cresswell

Devoted mother of two (and a big hairy dog), UK trained midwife, doula and personal trainer, specialising in pre and postnatal fitness.

Zoe was born in the UK and before moving to Dubai in 2013 and worked as a midwife in central London, both in a birth centre and a very busy NHS hospital.

Although late to the scene, Zoe is an aspiring athlete having won numerous triathlons and representing Great Britain where she placed within the top 10 on the world stage.

With her husband James, the couple will soon be launching their cloth nappy company, Bop & Bee, where they hope to inspire families to swap a few disposable nappies a day for the more planet friendly option of cloth.

Zoe’s goal is to share her knowledge and experience, tell real life stories, manage expectations and open up those often difficult conversations.

Zoe’s own motherhood journey has been full of twists and turns as she put everything on hold and went through numerous miscarriages and rounds of IVF.

 

CONTACT DETAILS

Instagram : @zoecresswell_me

Facebook: Zoe Cresswell

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/zoe-cresswell

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The second part of two episodes, Zoe speaks to Leonie about when she finally fell pregnant naturally after so many years of trying to conceive.
Listen in today to hear about this welcomed but scary surprise and the impact on Leonie&rsquo;s first Daughter Bea and the rest of her family.
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KEY TAKEAWAYS
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<li>When Bea was three Leonie surprisingly discovered that she was pregnant!</li>
<li>Leonie kept the pregnancy to herself at first, it didn&rsquo;t feel real. Becoming unexpectedly pregnant is life altering for any woman but considering everything Leonie and her partner had been through it was just unbelievable &ndash; it impacted her pregnancy journey a lot, particularly with fear.</li>
<li>The pregnancy had complications towards the end and Leonie had to be induced.</li>
<li>Leonie says that parenting both Bea and Dottie has felt the same even though her journey to have them as daughters was so different.</li>
<li>Leonie&rsquo;s life hack for any mum is to make some time for yourself- even if it is just half an hour to have a proper shower. It makes all the difference to how you feel. You can be a much better mother if you put yourself first sometimes.</li>
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BEST MOMENTS
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&ldquo;She sees us all as mothers&rdquo;
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&ldquo;She was this magical unicorn at parties as she ended up with this miracle baby&rdquo;
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&ldquo;It was terrifying, I was constantly waiting for something to go wrong&rdquo;
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&ldquo;The best thing about hypnobirthing was that I&rsquo;d learnt a lot and it made me have a discussion weeks before about what I did and didn&rsquo;t want&rdquo;
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VALUABLE RESOURCES
&nbsp;<a href="http://www.petalscharity.org">www.petalscharity.org</a>
<a href="http://www.tommys.org">www.tommys.org</a>
<a href="http://www.eggsnsoldiers.com">Eggsnsoldiers.com</a> Eco-aware and sustainable baby shop in Dubai. Use ZOECM10 for discount.
ABOUT THE GUEST
Leonie Pitts
Mum of two girls, Bea who was adopted at 16 months and Dottie, her biological daughter.
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IG @leonieash
Facebook:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/ASGDUBAI">https://www.facebook.com/groups/ASGDUBAI</a>
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ABOUT THE HOST
Zoe Cresswell
Devoted mother of two (and a big hairy dog), UK trained midwife, doula and personal trainer, specialising in pre and postnatal fitness.
Zoe was born in the UK and before moving to Dubai in 2013 and worked as a midwife in central London, both in a birth centre and a very busy NHS hospital.
Although late to the scene, Zoe is an aspiring athlete having won numerous triathlons and representing Great Britain where she placed within the top 10 on the world stage.
With her husband James, the couple will soon be launching their cloth nappy company, Bop &amp; Bee, where they hope to inspire families to swap a few disposable nappies a day for the more planet friendly option of cloth.
Zoe&rsquo;s goal is to share her knowledge and experience, tell real life stories, manage expectations and open up those often difficult conversations.
Zoe&rsquo;s own motherhood journey has been full of twists and turns as she put everything on hold and went through numerous miscarriages and rounds of IVF.
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CONTACT DETAILS
Instagram : @zoecresswell_me
Facebook: Zoe Cresswell
LinkedIn:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoe-cresswell">www.linkedin.com/in/zoe-cresswell</a>
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Welcome to Motherhood Exposed. Join me, Zoe Cresswell, mum of two and a UK trained midwife and doula, as I meet with an array of amazing women navigating life and motherhood.

 

Since becoming a mum for the second time, after my own complex journey, i have become more and more aware that motherhood is so unique. There is no one story the same and women need support now, more than ever. i hope by allowing mothers to openly speak we can help to break the silence around many topics. We need to shout out that there is no normal and that is something we need to embrace. Motherhood isn't always picture perfect, so lets bust some myths, realign expectations and share the journey together.

 

Podcast Description:

Join Zoe, mum of two, a UK trained midwife, doula and pregnancy personal trainer as she meets with an array of empowering women navigating motherhood.

Whether you’re trying to conceive, pregnant or have your own children or grandchildren, Motherhood Exposed busts myths, re-aligns expectations and shares stories of real women we can all relate to.

Grab a coffee as Zoe and her guests have honest, frank and often funny conversations, showing that birth and motherhood isn’t always picture perfect. From the downright heart-breaking and messy times, to the beautiful joyous moments which make your heart melt, being a mum is a journey, so lets learn, laugh and cry as we go on it together.

 

About Zoe

Devoted mother of two (and a big hairy dog), UK trained midwife, doula and personal trainer, specialising in pre and postnatal fitness.

Zoe was born in the UK and before moving to Dubai in 2013 and worked as a midwife in central London, both in a birth centre and a very busy NHS hospital.

Although late to the scene, Zoe is an aspiring athlete having won numerous triathlons and representing Great Britain where she placed within the top 10 on the world stage.

With her husband James, the couple will soon be launching their cloth nappy company, Bop & Bee, where they hope to inspire families to swap a few disposable nappies a day for the more planet friendly option of cloth.

Zoe’s goal is to share her knowledge and experience, tell real life stories, manage expectations and open up those often difficult conversations.

Zoe’s own motherhood journey has been full of twists and turns as she put everything on hold and went through numerous miscarriages and rounds of IVF.

Welcome to Motherhood Exposed. Join me, Zoe Cresswell, mum of two and a UK trained midwife and doula, as I meet with an array of amazing women navigating life and motherhood.
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Since becoming a mum for the second time, after my own complex journey, i have become more and more aware that motherhood is so unique. There is no one story the same and women need support now, more than ever. i hope by allowing mothers to openly speak we can help to break the silence around many topics. We need to shout out that there is no normal and that is something we need to embrace. Motherhood isn't always picture perfect, so lets bust some myths, realign expectations and share the journey together.
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Podcast Description:
Join Zoe, mum of two, a UK trained midwife, doula and pregnancy personal trainer as she meets with an array of empowering women navigating motherhood.
Whether you&rsquo;re trying to conceive, pregnant or have your own children or grandchildren, Motherhood Exposed busts myths, re-aligns expectations and shares stories of real women we can all relate to.
Grab a coffee as Zoe and her guests have honest, frank and often funny conversations, showing that birth and motherhood isn&rsquo;t always picture perfect. From the downright heart-breaking and messy times, to the beautiful joyous moments which make your heart melt, being a mum is a journey, so lets learn, laugh and cry as we go on it together.
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About Zoe
Devoted mother of two (and a big hairy dog), UK trained midwife, doula and personal trainer, specialising in pre and postnatal fitness.
Zoe was born in the UK and before moving to Dubai in 2013 and worked as a midwife in central London, both in a birth centre and a very busy NHS hospital.
Although late to the scene, Zoe is an aspiring athlete having won numerous triathlons and representing Great Britain where she placed within the top 10 on the world stage.
With her husband James, the couple will soon be launching their cloth nappy company, Bop &amp; Bee, where they hope to inspire families to swap a few disposable nappies a day for the more planet friendly option of cloth.
Zoe&rsquo;s goal is to share her knowledge and experience, tell real life stories, manage expectations and open up those often difficult conversations.
Zoe&rsquo;s own motherhood journey has been full of twists and turns as she put everything on hold and went through numerous miscarriages and rounds of IVF.

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