Breaking the Taboo Podcast with Theo Clarke

In the first week of October, our founder, Dame Andrea Leadsom and Director of Research and Grants, Dr Matt Price joined podcast host, Theo Clarke on Breaking the Taboo to discuss baby bonding and the first 1001 critical days of a child’s life.

Topics discussed on the podcast include:

• Why bonding with your baby is so important after birth and the challenges that can arise following a difficult delivery;

• What the 1001 Critical Days are and why they matter for every child;

• The importance of parent–infant relationships and their lifelong impact

• What perinatal mental health services are available to new mums;

• What Family Hubs are and how parents can access support;

• Why it is important to support the wider family including fathers;

• The government’s Start for Life programme;

• Why women’s health is so often ignored by policymakers and;

• How the Foundation’s latest projects are championing babies and families.

Watch the full podcast recording below on YouTube.