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In today’s episode Zoe speaks to Amy Campbell. Amy bravely talks about the premature birth of her twin girls, Esme and Charlotte and then the tragic death of Esme at 7 weeks old.

Tune in today to listen to an inspiring and thoughtful episode showing Amy’s strength through trauma that is sprinkled with hope and inspiration.

 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

 
Amy feared before trying for a baby that she may have difficulties due to her polycystic ovaries and weight but it actually didn’t take her long at all to fall pregnant.
Severe pregnancy sickness and a stressful work environment meant that Amy had to take sick leave from work at 16 weeks.
Although Amy flagged pain several times it was never looked into further and turns out it was her body telling her that she was going to go into premature labour – at 24 weeks her waters broke. After being admitted to hospital the pregnancy was able to continue but then at 27 weeks both babies were born.
Amy spent the first weeks of their life visiting them in NICU, but at 6 weeks things started to go downhill very quickly, Amy and her partner tragically lost their daughter Esme at 7 weeks.
Losing Esme sparked Amy’s passion for writing and this is when she started her blog and began helping and inspiring others.
5 months after Esme’s death Amy realised she needed help, she was able to see a bereavement counsellor, she then went on to have psychotherapy both of which helped her deal with Esme’s death and her trauma.

 

BEST MOMENTS

 

“The mum guilt even starts before the babies are born”

 

“It wasn’t my body that was doing something wrong it was that I was listening to wrong advice”

 

“The word congratulations have never felt so wrong in my entire life”

 

“It’s incredible what a mothers instinct is like”

 

“I didn’t want my life to be full of sadness”

 

 

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

Amy Campbell

 

IG @thisismybraveface

thisismybraveface.blog

 

  

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In today&rsquo;s episode Zoe speaks to Amy Campbell. Amy bravely talks about the premature birth of her twin girls, Esme and Charlotte and then the tragic death of Esme at 7 weeks old.
Tune in today to listen to an inspiring and thoughtful episode showing Amy&rsquo;s strength through trauma that is sprinkled with hope and inspiration.
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KEY TAKEAWAYS
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<li>Amy feared before trying for a baby that she may have difficulties due to her polycystic ovaries and weight but it actually didn&rsquo;t take her long at all to fall pregnant.</li>
<li>Severe pregnancy sickness and a stressful work environment meant that Amy had to take sick leave from work at 16 weeks.</li>
<li>Although Amy flagged pain several times it was never looked into further and turns out it was her body telling her that she was going to go into premature labour &ndash; at 24 weeks her waters broke. After being admitted to hospital the pregnancy was able to continue but then at 27 weeks both babies were born.</li>
<li>Amy spent the first weeks of their life visiting them in NICU, but at 6 weeks things started to go downhill very quickly, Amy and her partner tragically lost their daughter Esme at 7 weeks.</li>
<li>Losing Esme sparked Amy&rsquo;s passion for writing and this is when she started her blog and began helping and inspiring others.</li>
<li>5 months after Esme&rsquo;s death Amy realised she needed help, she was able to see a bereavement counsellor, she then went on to have psychotherapy both of which helped her deal with Esme&rsquo;s death and her trauma.</li>
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BEST MOMENTS
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&ldquo;The mum guilt even starts before the babies are born&rdquo;
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&ldquo;It wasn&rsquo;t my body that was doing something wrong it was that I was listening to wrong advice&rdquo;
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&ldquo;The word congratulations have never felt so wrong in my entire life&rdquo;
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&ldquo;It&rsquo;s incredible what a mothers instinct is like&rdquo;
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&ldquo;I didn&rsquo;t want my life to be full of sadness&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
Amy Campbell
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IG @thisismybraveface
thisismybraveface.blog
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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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