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The MAMA Podcast

Heidi Eldridge

Booking Overview

A biweekly interview podcast focused on safer pregnancy, maternity care, parenting, maternity rights, and perinatal wellbeing, typically featuring midwives, healthcare specialists, policy leaders, advocates, and founders in the maternity sector. Credible pitches include qualified midwives, perinatal mental-health professionals, birth educators, maternity-policy experts, and leaders of relevant advocacy or support organizations; booking difficulty is medium, with the show accepting accessible specialists alongside senior sector figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 72

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Estimated listeners: < 100

Gender skew: Female

Listener location: United Kingdom

YouTube: 349 subscribers

Instagram: 18.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

contact@mamaacademy.org.uk

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Host

Heidi Eldridge - Founder and CEO of MAMA Academy, a safer pregnancy charity focused on improving maternity safety and helping families access trusted information.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Professional expertise in maternity, midwifery, pregnancy, perinatal mental health, birth education, healthcare policy, or family advocacy; guests may be specialist practitioners, organization founders, campaigners, or senior maternity-sector leaders.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership of a maternity, midwifery, education, or advocacy organization, Recognized professional specialization in pregnancy, birth, or perinatal wellbeing, Senior responsibility for maternity policy or healthcare services, Development of practical education, support, or advocacy resources for families

Recent Guest Discussions

Sallyann Beresford - Preparing Birth Partners, Communicating With Maternity Professionals, Birth Advocacy, And Supporting Informed Choices During Pregnancy And Labour.

Tessa Van Der Vord - Perinatal Mental Health, Anxiety, Difficult Emotions, Identifying When Additional Support Is Needed, And Supporting Families During Pregnancy.

Angie Willis - First-trimester Experiences, Physical And Emotional Changes In Early Pregnancy, And Practical Guidance For Expectant Parents.

Michelle Welsh - National Maternity Policy, Safer Births, Personalized And Equitable Care, Service Challenges, And Rebuilding Trust In Maternity Services.

Safia Saad - Supporting The Future Midwifery Workforce, Investing In Midwives, Maternity Advocacy, And Improving Outcomes For Parents And Babies.

Recent Topics

Maternity, Pregnancy, Midwifery, Parenting, Perinatal Mental Health

Episodes

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Feeling Baby Move: Bonding & When to Take Action

October 09, 2026

In this episode of The MAMA Podcast, Heidi Eldridge, Founder and CEO of MAMA Academy, is joined by Esme from Birth with Esme to explore baby movements during pregnancy and how parents can get to know what is normal for their baby.Together, they discuss when to expect your baby’s first movements, how movement patterns develop throughout pregnancy, and why it’s so important to trust your instincts if something feels different or not quite right.Esme shares practical advice on what to do if move...

The UK Sepsis Trust: Raising Awareness of Maternal Sepsis

October 03, 2026

In this episode of The MAMA Podcast, Heidi Eldridge, Founder and CEO of MAMA Academy, is joined by Amy Breslin, Maternity Advisor at The UK Sepsis Trust, to explore maternal sepsis and the importance of raising awareness throughout pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period.Together, they discuss what maternal sepsis is, the signs and symptoms to look out for, and why it can sometimes be difficult to distinguish between normal pregnancy or postnatal changes and becoming seriously unwell. They ...

Cubbi Collaboration: Discounts for new and expectant parents

September 19, 2026

Cubbi Collaboration: Discounts for New and Expectant ParentsPreparing for a baby is an exciting time, but the costs can quickly begin to add up.In this episode of The MAMA Podcast, Olivia Davson from Cubbi joins us to discuss how the Cubbi app helps new and expectant parents discover useful discounts throughout pregnancy and early parenthood.Olivia shares the story behind Cubbi, why the platform was created and how this new collaboration with MAMA Academy can help families make their money go...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with The MAMA Podcast?

The MAMA Podcast is hosted by Heidi Eldridge. Its publicly listed email is contact@mamaacademy.org.uk. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The MAMA Podcast?

The publicly listed email for The MAMA Podcast: contact@mamaacademy.org.uk.

How many listeners does The MAMA Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates The MAMA Podcast reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The MAMA Podcast?

The MAMA Podcast typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Professional expertise in maternity, midwifery, pregnancy, perinatal mental health, birth education, healthcare policy, or family advocacy; guests may be specialist practitioners, organization founders, campaigners, or senior maternity-sector leaders. Common among recent guests: Leadership of a maternity, midwifery, education, or advocacy organization; Recognized professional specialization in pregnancy, birth, or perinatal wellbeing; Senior responsibility for maternity policy or healthcare services. Recent guests include Sallyann Beresford, Tessa Van Der Vord, and Angie Willis.

How hard is it to get booked on The MAMA Podcast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The MAMA Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Maternity, Pregnancy, Midwifery, Parenting, and Perinatal Mental Health. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

contact@mamaacademy.org.uk

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