Pregnancy / 22 September, 2022 / Ellie Thompson

Parental Control, Ep 68: Midwife & Influencer Illy Morrison On Pregnancy Woes, Sleep Struggles And More

My Baba’s Editor Ellie Thompson welcomes midwife and influencer Illy Morrison to the show to discuss pregnancy woes and sleep. Getting a good night’s sleep is an essential human function to enable our mind to recharge and for our body to stay healthy and fight illness, however, pregnancy insomnia can hit at any stage and can have a huge impact on day-to-day life.

Pregnancy and sleep

Particularly prevalent as the pregnancy progresses towards the third trimester, pregnancy aches and pains can greatly affect sleep, mood and overall mental health.  This no-holds-barred discussion delves into the pregnancy nitty-gritty and offers professional and practical advice on dealing with common pregnancy problems – even the ones you may be afraid to ask…

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About Illy Morrison

Illy is a registered midwife, hypnobirthing teacher and mother of two, with a passion for empowering women during pregnancy and childbirth.

Illy believes good antenatal education can really make a difference to the pregnancy and birth experience. Illy’s no-nonsense approach to birth and parenting via her social channels has helped thousands of women worldwide.

Follow Illy on Instagram.

Parental Control, episode 68, sponsored by Dreamgenii

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This Pillowtalk podcast on pregnancy and sleep is sponsored by Dreamgenii, the trusted, multi-award-winning pregnancy brand that’s been supporting pregnant mamas for over 16 years. NEW for 2022, the Dreamgenii Pregnancy & Support Pillow is now available with super soft and snuggly, 100% jersey cotton covers to offer even more comfort and style. Its patented design is specifically shaped to encourage left lateral sleeping (the optimal foetal position), to support the health of both mum-to-be and baby.

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