In this heartfelt follow-up episode, Yvonne opens up about her postpartum journey with her three children. From navigating breastfeeding challenges to embracing cocooning and natural healing, Yvonne shares what helped her recover both physically and emotionally. She talks about the importance of trusting your body, seeking the right support, and honouring the postpartum period as sacred.
Yvonne also reflects on parenting three children, including her experience with elimination communication and minimalist parenting — offering practical wisdom and deep insight for any new or expecting parent.
Tune in to hear how Yvonne embraced her own path through postpartum with intention and grace.
In this episode, I speak with Yvonne about her emotional and empowering journey into motherhood. From the early days of pregnancy to preparing for what she hoped would be an ecstatic birth, Yvonne opens up about choosing the right obstetrician, connecting deeply with her body, and creating a supportive environment for birthing her babies.
She shares what it was like to navigate emotional challenges during pregnancy, the intensity of birth, and how her partner’s support made all the difference. This conversation is a beautiful reflection on the power of preparation, intuition, and empowerment in birth.
Whether you're planning for birth or reflecting on your own experience, Yvonne's story will inspire, educate, and remind you that every birth is a journey worth honoring.
In this episode of Mama Becoming: Birth & Beyond, I speak with Kate about her postpartum experience following the birth of her daughter, Sophia.
Kate opens up about the emotional highs and lows of new motherhood, her unexpected breastfeeding challenges, and how critical support and mental well-being were during her recovery.
From hospital discharge to settling in at home, this conversation explores what so many new parents go through but don’t always talk about — the vulnerability, the doubt, and the beauty of getting through it, one day at a time.
If you're navigating early motherhood, planning for postpartum, or looking for real, unfiltered stories — this one’s for you.
In this episode of Mama Becoming: Birth & Beyond, I sit down with Kate, an expat who moved to Dubai in 2014 in search of a new adventure — and soon after, began her journey into motherhood.
Kate shares her story of navigating pregnancy, birth, and early motherhood abroad. From preparing with hypnobirthing and visualisation to facing the unexpected during labor, her story is one of strength, calm, and adaptation.
We talk about morning sickness, the desire for a natural birth, and the crucial role of partner support. Kate also reflects honestly on the emotional shift that comes with becoming a mother — a beautiful and transformative journey.
In this episode, Louise reflects on the emotional and physical challenges of the postpartum period.
Louise opens up about her experience with two very different postpartum journeys — including breastfeeding difficulties, navigating tongue ties and jaundice, NICU stays, and the unexpected impact of postpartum depression. She also shares the added pressure of returning to work while still expressing milk and managing her recovery.
This conversation is a powerful reminder of how varied postpartum experiences can be, and the importance of support, self-awareness, and seeking help when things feel heavy.
In this episode, Louise shares her powerful journey to motherhood — from navigating IVF to managing a high-pressure job during pregnancy and an unexpected NICU stay after birth.
Louise speaks candidly about how her work stress deeply affected her mental wellbeing during pregnancy — something she now recognises may have been prenatal depression. She also talks about the challenge of finding an OB who made her feel seen and respected, and how that search shaped her experience of maternity care in Dubai.
Her story is honest and relatable, reminding us that the emotional load of pregnancy often begins long before labour — and support is essential every step of the way.
In Part 2 of her story, Dana opens up about the emotional and physical realities of postpartum life.
From navigating the unexpected challenges of breastfeeding and mastitis to making the empowered decision to transition to formula, Dana shares her experience with honesty, vulnerability, and strength. She reflects on how her body and identity shifted in the months after birth, and why proper support, education, and self-compassion are so important for new mums.
This is a powerful reminder that no two postpartum journeys are the same — and that every one deserves to be seen, heard, and supported.
In this episode of Mama Becoming: Birth & Beyond, I sit down with Dana to hear her experience from conception through labor and birth.
Dana shares how family expectations played a role in her decision to have a baby, the emotional highs and lows of her pregnancy, and how childbirth classes helped her feel more prepared. She opens up about the physical toll of her first trimester, finding energy in the second, and navigating placental calcification, which led to an earlier-than-expected delivery.
Her labor story includes powerful support from her mum and husband, a decision to have an epidural, and nearly two hours of pushing — a raw and relatable reminder that every birth unfolds in its own way.
In this episode of Mama Becoming: Birth & Beyond, I speak with Makenzie — also a doula based in Dubai — about the emotional and physical realities of life after birth.
Makenzie had a powerful birth experience, but the early postpartum days brought new challenges — from unexpected breastfeeding difficulties to figuring out sleep, healing a small labial tear, and learning to trust her instincts.
She speaks openly about needing company more than help, why she values second opinions, and how important it is to let go of the pressure to have a perfect postpartum.
This episode is a gentle, honest reminder that support, self-awareness, and small wins matter deeply in those early weeks.
In this episode of Mama Becoming: Birth & Beyond, I sit down with Makenzie — a fellow doula based in Dubai — to talk about her powerful and personal journey into motherhood.
After being told she might struggle to conceive, Makenzie experienced an ectopic pregnancy, followed by a threatened miscarriage early in her next pregnancy. Despite these early challenges, she went on to have an unmedicated water birth — shaped by deep trust in her body, her doctor, and her doula.
She shares openly about the emotional and physical journey through:
Makenzie’s story is a reminder that preparation, support, and self-trust can reshape birth into something strong and empowering.
In this special, extended episode of Mama Becoming: Birth & Beyond, Rena shares a deeply emotional and layered story of motherhood — from conception and birth in Lebanon to postpartum recovery and relocation to Dubai.
After a long and hopeful journey trying to conceive, Rena found out she was pregnant just before the COVID-19 pandemic began. At 8 months pregnant, she lived through the Beirut explosion — an event that changed the course of her family’s life.
Her labour was supported by a kind and encouraging midwife, but postpartum brought a wave of emotional and physical challenges. With her husband relocating to Dubai just two months after their daughter’s birth, Rena packed up her home, moved in with her parents, and later made the move to the UAE alone.
In this honest and moving conversation, Rena speaks about:
Facing pregnancy and birth during global and local crises
The power of supportive midwives and family
Navigating postpartum struggles and reaching out for help
Finding her strength again as a mother, expat, and woman
A story of love, resilience, and the power of speaking honestly — especially when it’s hard.
In this episode of Mama Becoming: Birth & Beyond, Virna opens up about her postpartum experience — sharing the raw, real, and often overlooked parts of new motherhood.
From navigating breastfeeding challenges to receiving support from a confinement lady, she reflects on how cultural traditions, professional help, and emotional support shaped her early weeks after birth.
This episode explores:
The emotional and physical realities of postpartum recovery
The value of cultural postpartum care practices
Why support — both professional and personal — is vital
The unique challenges expat mums may face in the UAE
Practical insights on breastfeeding, recovery, and self-care
A gentle reminder that every journey is different — and every story matters.
In this episode, Virna shares her journey through conception, pregnancy, and birth — while navigating the rare condition of having a double uterus (uterus didelphys).
She talks about using Chinese medicine to support her fertility, the emotional ups and downs of pregnancy, and how her birth story led to an unexpected C-section.
Virna also reflects on the importance of family support and how staying open to the unexpected helped her through.
Plus, enjoy an exclusive 20% discount code for Yinli Wellness, shared in this episode.
In this episode, Diana opens up about her postpartum experience — the emotional, physical, and cultural layers that shaped her early days as a new mother.
From navigating a long road to accepting her body and caesarean scar, to working through the absence of an immediate bond with her baby, Diana shares her story with openness and strength.
As a Lebanese mum, she was surrounded by family and visitors in those early weeks — something she was prepared for, but still found emotionally challenging.
She also shares moments of joy, like her son latching straight away, and offers valuable advice for new mums, including her strong recommendation for Mediclinic City Hospital and her OB-GYN, Dr. Soraya Farah.
This is a story of healing, resilience, and learning to embrace motherhood in all its complexity.
In this episode, Diana shares her journey into motherhood — from her romantic moment of telling her husband she was pregnant, to navigating pregnancy, and finally welcoming her son through a dramatic birth.
Her story is real, raw, and detailed — offering an honest glimpse into the emotional highs and unexpected challenges that come with becoming a mother.
Listen as Diana opens up about her experience with vulnerability, strength, and the realities many mums will recognize in their own journeys.
Real stories of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum from mothers in Dubai and across the UAE.
Mama Becoming: Birth & Beyond is a podcast that holds space for the raw, real, and deeply human moments of motherhood.
Hosted by Laura, a doula and mum of two living in Dubai, each story is shared in two parts—pregnancy and birth in one episode, postpartum and recovery in the next.
Whether you’re expecting your first, navigating the fourth trimester, or simply love hearing women speak truth about becoming a mother—this is a space for you.
Subscribe and follow along as we share the stories we don’t hear enough… but so deeply need to.
