Mama Becoming: Birth & Beyond

About Mama Becoming: Birth & Beyond

Real stories. Raw moments. Dubai motherhood, unfiltered. I'm Laura, a doula and mother of two. This podcast shares stories of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum across the UAE. Whether it's the joy of a water birth, the shock of an emergency C-section, or the silent struggles of new motherhood — these stories are honest, moving, and deeply human. Each week, you’ll hear from a different mum navigating her own journey to becoming. Some births happen in Dubai. Some far away. But all of them matter — and may just make you feel seen in your own becoming. Follow @mama.becoming_birthandbeyond

Publisher

Laura | Mama Becoming

Category

kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

18 Apr 2025

Latest episode

28 Jan 2026

Latest episodes

29 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 Jan 2026

   Episode 15 - Zineb | loneliness | support | miscarriage | leanon

   In this episode, Zineb shares what it was really like becoming a mother for the first time — the beauty, the isolation, and the unexpected loneliness that can exist even when surrounded by loved ones. She opens up about how everything shifted when she connected with a small group of local mums, and how that experience inspired her to create LeanOn, a platform helping other mothers in the UAE build their own village. This is a conversation about finding connection, the power of community, and why no mother should feel like she’s doing it all alone.

2. 

   25 Nov 2025

   Episode 14 Pt 2 - Aneeka's Postpartum | Cluster Feeding | Family Support | Reflux | Mum Brain

   In this heartfelt episode, Aneeka opens up about the emotional toll of motherhood. She talks candidly about the sadness that can accompany the early parenting journey, the exhaustion that comes with constant physical demands, and how critical self-care and personal time are for emotional recovery. This episode is a reminder that it’s okay to not feel okay—and that you're not alone in the chaos of raising little ones.

3. 

   6 Nov 2025

   Episode 14 Pt 1 - Aneeka's Pregnancy | VBAC | Breech baby | Planned Csection

   In this week’s episode, Aneeka shares the contrasting stories of how she birthed her two boys — one born via planned C-section in the UK, the other a powerful VBAC in Dubai. She opens up about: — The challenges of early pregnancy, low iron, and cultural expectations— Feeling empowered through hypnobirthing and research— Navigating a breech baby and planned C-section— Fighting for her VBAC birth plan despite pressure from medical staff— How each birth — and each baby — brought something totally different From a movie-like waters-breaking moment to standing her ground in labour, Aneeka’s story is packed with raw honesty and resilience. Tune in for a powerful reminder that you are allowed to advocate for the birth you want.

Who has been a guest on Mama Becoming: Birth & Beyond

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Louise
• Dana
• Makenzie
• Rena

Podcast Authority Score: 46 / 100

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Quality

91

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

0

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