This week on Mum Club 101, we're covering everything from toddler chaos to one of the most debated parenting topics of the year.
Catch-Up:
Vicky shares her third trimester update, including her experience with the gestational diabetes test and pregnancy vaccines. Meanwhile, Katy reflects on the logistics (and sheer stamina required) of managing two toddlers at swimming lessons.
Critique of the Week:
Should children as young as 11 be prescribed weight-loss injections?
We’re diving into a controversial and emotionally charged topic this week, sparked by a viral This Morning interview with an 11-year-old girl named Sophia and her mum. Sophia shared her painful experience of bullying, body image struggles, and why she asked to go on weekly GLP-1 injections like semaglutide (Wegovy) or liraglutide (Saxenda).
We explore the clinical context, ethical concerns, and emotional layers behind the use of weight-loss medication in children—particularly when it’s prescribed off-label.
Is this a compassionate medical response to a growing health crisis, or a troubling message about bodies and self-worth?
Please note: this segment contains sensitive discussion around childhood weight, bullying, and body image. If this topic feels heavy for you today, feel free to skip ahead or listen when you’re ready.
If you or your child is struggling with food, body confidence, or emotional wellbeing, you are not alone. Support is available:
Link to Interview on This Morning
Nonsense Time:
We try to guess the meaning of words from other languages that don’t have a direct English translation. Spoiler: we're mostly wrong.