E231. What If Pregnancy Actually Made You Stronger? with England International Lark Atkin-Davies

What If Pregnancy Actually Made You Stronger? with England International Lark Atkin-Davies What happens when your body has always been your performance tool… and suddenly its purpose changes completely? In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, England rugby player Lark Atkin-Davies shares what it’s really like to navigate pregnancy as an elite athlete. From body image and identity shifts to gestational diabetes and letting go of control, Lark opens up about the realities behind the headlines. Together, we explore how sport shapes resilience, why pregnancy challenges even the strongest women, and what it means to prepare for birth when your mindset has always been about pushing forward. This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating pregnancy, identity change, or the balance between ambition and motherhood. Extra Resources: 📚Midwife Pip’s Guide to a Positive Birth: https://www.midwifepip.com/midwife-pip-books💫 Feel calm, confident, and fully supported through pregnancy with Midwife Pip ‘DM” - “YPJ” on Instagram: @midwife_pip Connect with Pip:Instagram: @midwife_pipFacebook: Midwife PipEmail: https://www.midwifepip.com/contact-us Sponsorship Opportunities: https://www.midwifepip.com/contact-us If this episode resonated with you, please follow, rate, and leave a short review - it truly helps more mums find this support and reassurance. And if you’d love to feel more confident and calm through pregnancy, birth, and beyond, come join our community, you don’t have to do motherhood alone. Enjoy listening… and don’t forget to subscribe! Midwife Pip x Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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E234. Davina McCall - We've Forgotten How To Trust Our Bodies In Birth

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E232. You're Pregnant... Now What? The Truth About Trimester 1

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