Raising with the village
Raising with the Village
Because it really does take a village to raise a child — and most of us don’t have one anymore.
Raising with the Village is a podcast about the real stories of parenthood — from pregnancy to the early school years and everything in between. Each episode shares an honest, unfiltered conversation with a parent who’s been there: through the highs, the lows, the unexpected turns and the moments that change everything.
No experts. No judgement. Just real people sharing their experiences — because when we talk openly about what we’ve been through, we help someone else feel less alone.
Whether you’re preparing for your first baby, navigating the chaos of toddlerhood, or simply figuring it out one day at a time, this is your virtual village — a place to listen, relate, and remind yourself that you’re doing better than you think.
🎧 Hosted by Maeva,
Parent, storyteller, and believer that there’s power — and comfort — in sharing our stories.
Raising with the village
#3- Louisa - First Pregnancy After 40: IVF, Unexpected Challenges and a NICU Baby - Part 2
In part two of Louisa’s story, she faces the reality of her baby’s possible medical complications and the uncertainty that follows. A powerful story of courage, resilience, and the unexpected strength that comes with motherhood.
💬 In this episode:
- The moment she had to make big decisions about her pregnancy and her baby’s health
- How her pregnancy eventually happened — with a surprise twist she didn’t see coming
- What it was like giving birth after such an emotional journey
- The early days of life with her newborn at the NICU and at home, and what helped her through them
- Her reflections on that first pregnancy — and what she’d choose to do differently next time
🩺 Useful Resources:
- NHS: Exomphalos (Omphalocele)
- Tommy’s – Having a baby over 40
- Fertility Network UK
- NHS – IVF and fertility treatment
- https://www.facebook.com/groups/omphalocele/
- https://bringyourbaby.org/
💛 Raising with the Village
This podcast is about real parents sharing real stories — because no one should feel alone in parenthood.
New episodes every Thursday!
🌐 Website: https://raisingwith.co.uk/
📸 Instagram: @raisingwiththevillage
🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and all major platforms.
If you’d like to share your own story — about birth, parenting, or family life — get in touch via the website or Instagram DMs.