Freddy McConnell

When birth takes an unexpected turn, staying calm can make all the difference. This week two midwives share the emergencies they'll never forget.If you’re interested in being part of the Life of a Midwife series, we’d love to hear from you — just drop us an email midwives@pixiu.c ...  Show more

Former MP Theo Clarke joins Giovanna this week to share the story of how the birth of her daughter led her to become a campaigner for better maternity care.Theo talks about navigating pregnancy while working in politics, including the challenges of having no statutory maternity l ...  Show more

A few years ago, Freddy McConnell decided to have a baby. A decision that is a big deal for most, but that is even more complicated for Freddy, because he is trans. Freddy started his transition in 2012. Back then having a baby wasn’t on his mind. But after realising that – biolo ...  Show more

So, you’re queer and your kids are here. No matter how you became a parent, at this point, it can feel like the hardest, scariest work is really just beginning.Freddy’s child is two years old. For now, life is all play. But Freddy is already mentally preparing for him going to sc ...  Show more

Freddy meets Louie and Ellie, a transgender man and a cis woman, who are trying to start a family. But navigating fertility treatment as a queer couple isn’t always easy. And then there's the tricky business of choosing a sperm donor…which for Louie and Ellie can only mean one th ...  Show more

ROB BECKETT & JOSH WIDDICOMBE'S PARENTING HELLS03 EP14: Frankie BridgeJoining us in the studio this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant singer-songwriter, presenter and author - Frankie Bridge.Frankie's fantastic new book 'Grow: Motherho ...  Show more