Episode #021 - The Memo On: Birthing babies and Making work work (without losing yourself) with Lucinda Mckimm
The Midwife Memos with Lauretta Hamilton - Podcast
In this episode, I’m joined by Lucinda McKimm — mum of two, writer, producer and co-host of the Ready or Not podcast — where she’s and her co-host Loz have honest conversations with women about work, motherhood and everything in between.
We chat about:
Her two very different pregnancies and births
Navigating early labour, fast births and the unpredictability of it all
Returning to work after babies (and why it’s rarely straightforward)
The mental load, childcare juggle and what actually helps
The conversations every couple needs to have before going back to work
And the mindset shifts that make a real difference when you’re in the thick of it
This one feels like a big exhale if you’ve ever wondered how on earth am I meant to make this all work?
There’s so much wisdom in this chat — the kind that makes you feel seen, reassured and a little more steady in your decisions.
Links & Resources:
🎧Listen to Lucinda’s podcast: Ready or Not
🤍Prepare for your birth with me → Your Birth Class (Online + Ballarat)
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