{"podcast":{"title":"Momcozy Village - Together We Grow","slug":"momcozy-village-together-we-grow-6995731","podcast_index_feed_id":6995731,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/momcozy-village-together-we-grow","website_url":null,"image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/GbYboF80LdCysWtGN60JD-RRsmwk7w3anPzmmRgOJIA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iMzUz/M2UxYTEzZDAzZTUw/N2ZiYmVjZDQxMWY2/ZjI3NS5wbmc.jpg","author":"Momcozy","episode_count":45,"summary":"Welcome to the Momcozy Village - Together We Grow. Dive into candid conversations with host Natalie Gouché, alongside maternity experts and remarkable moms. Together, we'll explore the highs and lows of motherhood and uncover new possibilities for personal growth. In each episode, you'll have the opportunity to hear practical parenting tips tailored to your needs, inspiring mom stories, and receive essential tips on self-care and personal development. Discover how to thrive while nurturing both your baby and yourself in our community. Raise a child, nurture yourself. Embark on this journey of support, connection, joy, and self-discovery with us!","last_synced_at":"2026-07-07T00:21:54.537983+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/momcozy-village-together-we-grow-6995731"},"episode":{"title":"Why has nobody told me how to get out of bed? How to Prepare for and Recover from a C-Section Birth","slug":"why-has-nobody-told-me-how-to-get-out-of-bed-how-to-prepare-for-and-recover-from-a-c-section-birth","published_at":"2025-07-07T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/momcozy-village-together-we-grow-6995731/why-has-nobody-told-me-how-to-get-out-of-bed-how-to-prepare-for-and-recover-from-a-c-section-birth","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/momcozy-village-together-we-grow-6995731","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/a09e32d4","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/a09e32d4/3d412514.mp3","summary":"Each year, around 270,000 women in the UK give birth via C-section. In the U.S., it’s approximately 1 in 3. Despite how common C-sections are, there’s still a significant lack of education and support around the experience, especially when it comes to aftercare. In this episode of the Momcozy Village: Together We Grow podcast, host Lalaina Rabary speaks with Victoria ‘Midwife Vic’ Holyoak, founder of c-sectionUK. This organization is committed to guiding women through every stage of the C-section journey, from preparation to delivery to recovery. Vic shares the deeply personal and heartbreaking story that led her to this work and offers practical, down-to-earth tips for post-surgery recovery. From the surprising benefits of peppermint tea for easing bowel movements to the critical role that gentle movement plays in healing, Vic delivers advice that's both realistic and reassuring, especially for first-time C-section moms. The episode also explores the growing interest in maternal-assisted C-sections, a procedure where mothers can actively participate in the birth by reaching down and helping lift their baby out. It’s an empowering option for those who want a more connected experience during what can sometimes feel like a highly medicalized process. Vic explains what this looks like in practice and how it can help reclaim the moment of birth for C-section mothers. Above all, Vic wants moms to know this: C-section births are every bit as real and valid as vaginal births. If a baby is born from your body, it’s a birth. Episode Highlights 00:44 The Importance of C-Section Education 01:17 C-Section Recovery Challenges 06:04 The Story Behind c-sectionUK’s Founding 10:13 Challenges in the Healthcare System 11:28 Vital Physical Recovery Tips 19:10 C-Sections and Vagninal Bleed…","meta_description":"Each year, around 270,000 women in the UK give birth via C-section. In the U.S., it’s approximately 1 in 3. Despite how common C-sections are, there’s sti…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2336,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/momcozy-village-together-we-grow-6995731/episodes/why-has-nobody-told-me-how-to-get-out-of-bed-how-to-prepare-for-and-recover-from-a-c-section-birth/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/momcozy-village-together-we-grow-6995731/why-has-nobody-told-me-how-to-get-out-of-bed-how-to-prepare-for-and-recover-from-a-c-section-birth.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}