The Borne Podcast

About The Borne Podcast

Welcome to The Borne Podcast, a deep dive into the world of pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Join Ellie Gibson, Caro Tasker and Professor Mark Johnson as they uncover real birth stories, provide expert insights from leading scientists, and engage in in-depth discussions exploring women’s reproductive health, the challenges of pregnancy, and the complexities of premature birth. Borne is a medical research charity dedicated to unravelling the mysteries behind premature birth. Our mission is to unite scientists and doctors in advancing our understanding of pregnancy, identifying risks of preterm birth, and developing groundbreaking treatments to prevent it. We believe that every child deserves the opportunity for a full and healthy life, free from the constraints of disability. Together, let’s ensure that a baby's first hours are not their hardest or their last. By listening to The Borne Podcast, you're not only gaining valuable insights but also supporting our vital cause. Consider contributing to our efforts by donating to Borne today at borne.org.uk/donate (http://borne.org.uk/donate). Your generosity fuels our research and brings us one step closer to answers. A heartfelt thank you to our dedicated hosts, Professor Mark Johnson, Caro Tasker, Ellie Gibson, and producer Laura Grimshaw, for their unwavering commitment and passion in bringing The Borne Podcast to life. For further information about Borne and to stay connected with us, visit borne.org.uk (http://borne.org.uk/). Follow us on social media for updates and insights: Twitter: @BorneCharity Facebook: @BorneCharity Instagram: @BorneCharity TikTok: @BorneCharity LinkedIn: Borne Join our hosts on their journeys: Ellie Gibson: @itsmeelliegibson @scummymummies Caro Tasker: @spikey Professor Mark Johnson Throughout your podcast journey, remember that support is always available. Explore the following resources for additional help and guidance: Mental Health Support: mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/postnatal-depression-and-perinatal-mental-health/about-perinatal-mental-health-problems/ (http://mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/postnatal-depression-and-perinatal-mental-health/about-perinatal-mental-health-problems/) NICE Guidelines for follow-up of children born pre-term: nice.org.uk/guidance/ng72/chapter/Recommendations (http://nice.org.uk/guidance/ng72/chapter/Recommendations) NICE Guidelines for preterm pregnancy & birth: nice.org.uk/guidance/ng25 (http://nice.org.uk/guidance/ng25) NHS Pregnancy: nhs.uk/pregnancy/ (http://nhs.uk/pregnancy/) NHS Premature Birth: nhs.uk/pregnancy/labour-and-birth/signs-of-labour/premature-labour-and-birth/ (http://nhs.uk/pregnancy/labour-and-birth/signs-of-labour/premature-labour-and-birth/) NHS NICU Guidance: nhs.uk/pregnancy/labour-and-birth/after-the-birth/special-care-ill-or-premature-babies/ (http://nhs.uk/pregnancy/labour-and-birth/after-the-birth/special-care-ill-or-premature-babies/) Tune in, learn, and make a difference with The Borne Podcast. Together, let’s shape a healthier future for generations to come. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Publisher

Laura Grimshaw

Category

education · health & fitness · kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

29 Apr 2024

Latest episode

20 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

52 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   20 Oct 2026

   Borne Bitesize - Series 3 Episode 8 - Gabby Bertin, Baroness Bertin

   Welcome to The Borne Podcast, the podcast that brings you stories of research, resilience, and real-life experiences of pregnancy and preterm birth. Join Ellie Gibson, Caro Tasker and Professor Mark Johnson as they bring together parents, experts, and scientists to share their stories with honesty and compassion. We talk about the science, but we also talk about hope, heartbreak, courage, and the small victories that mean everything. Because every insight, every conversation, and every breakthrough moves us towards a future where more babies can arrive safely, at the right time. We’ll be returning for a fourth series of The Borne Podcast very soon, but until then we wanted to bring you some of the best bits from series three, in handy bitesized chunks. We packed so much information, so many stories, and so many experts into the six episodes, we wanted to make sure you didn’t miss anything. In this episode of Borne Bitesize, Caro speaks to Gabby Bertin, Baroness Bertin, a Conservative member of the House of Lords. Gabby set up the House of Lords Inquiry Preterm Birth: reducing risks and improving lives and here she talks us through the recommendations of the report. You can hear the full interview in episode six of series three of The Borne Podcast. Listen to the full audio episode: https://pod.fo/e/41ff82 (https://pod.fo/e/41ff82) Watch the full video episode: https://youtu.be/-VNWf8kghIk?si=jqO4fegiBPeX4ibf (https://youtu.be/-VNWf8kghIk?si=jqO4fegiBPeX4ibf) You can read the findings of the report here, Preterm Birth: reducing risks and improving lives (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-response-to-the-house-of-lords-inquiry-into-preterm-birth-reducing-risks-and-improving-lives/government-response-to-the-house-of-lords-inquiry-into-preterm-birth-reducing-risks-and-improving-lives) Borne is a medical research charity dedicated to funding pioneering research and uniting scientists and doctors to advance our understanding of pregnancy, identifying risks of preterm birth, and developing groundbreaking ways to prevent preterm labour before it begins. By listening to The Borne Podcast, you're not only gaining valuable insights but also supporting our vital cause. Consider contributing to our efforts by donating to Borne today at borne.org.uk/donate (https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fborne.org.uk%2fdonate&c=E,1,ZK-etGPVw82DYQWX70jov9q2WWowjfnj6FutEXrgK46GMVbp1W1ES4BstSvSefRYBq8sUJkjyFdIBrmlW10TMIPnrVxy9xa8NrLEVGAuCw,,&typo=1). Your generosity fuels our research and brings us one step closer to answers. A heartfelt thank you to our dedicated hosts, Professor Mark Johnson, Caro Tasker, Ellie Gibson, and producer Laura Grimshaw, for their unwavering commitment and passion in bringing The Borne Podcast to life. For further information about Borne, visit borne.org.uk (https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fborne.org.uk%2f&c=E,1,dsh2XN4A1FcmsSeAZFJPtVakEmzXThXdOfAbEMvkzhJR3MP29hZoeUYpWfDlcaB1-YxMVtaayFK2MG_zmtI1HOPkcfswlBiONitAYPmhtU-elMt5CQiCkfP0_WU,&typo=1). Follow us on social media: Twitter: @BorneCharity Facebook: @BorneCharity Instagram: @BorneCharity TikTok: @BorneCharity LinkedIn: Borne Our hosts: Ellie Gibson: @itsmeelliegibson @scummymummies Caro Tasker: @spikey Professor Mark Johnson Support is always available. Explore the following resources for additional help and guidance: Mental Health Support: mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/postnatal-depression-and-perinatal-mental-health/about-perinatal-mental-health-problems/ (https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fmind.org.uk%2finformation-support%2ftypes-of-mental-health-problems%2fpostnatal-depression-and-perinatal-mental-health%2fabout-perinatal-mental-health-problems%2f&c=E,1,e_hh8asUB08zhnJT9T4FImH8TjFUlMuWZwWLkzLhCxKPcdHMGfeNyX1XJFLSmfOF1fJMa-8VeG6vKeeoM602cTKGt8hyCJ30Set8-beEUgZxN19TUPctWHo,&typo=1) NICE Guidelines for follow-up of children born pre-term: nice.org.uk/guidance/ng72/chapter/Recommendations (https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fnice.org.uk%2fguidance%2fng72%2fchapter%2fRecommendations&c=E,1,0Hw_sPR-AwT6gubr0O_U8ZBKSgehXs9m8e6sbyHaHMndx5LrFHS5HC4oqSbeNZXloGqkM2LvVhnsagtVuupCn4ql86C7f380J7VbtWmzzTPaOEoCIvLCylUV&typo=1) NICE Guidelines for preterm pregnancy & birth: nice.org.uk/guidance/ng25 (https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fnice.org.uk%2fguidance%2fng25&c=E,1,jgiBoBeu_jrvq6vkWk408j6EZihYAdJ3EuBQGn1gLEh3Osu9a7vqmY-iZ4pS46kREUWs_-pNOaphhXtdJe3OHjP6Od-8AXRC9BaswAQ1ADI,&typo=1) NHS Pregnancy: nhs.uk/pregnancy/ (http://nhs.uk/pregnancy/) NHS Premature Birth: nhs.uk/pregnancy/labour-and-birth/signs-of-labour/premature-labour-and-birth/ (http://nhs.uk/pregnancy/labour-and-birth/signs-of-labour/premature-labour-and-birth/) NHS NICU Guidance: nhs.uk/pregnancy/labour-and-birth/after-the-birth/special-care-ill-or-premature-babies/ (http://nhs.uk/pregnancy/labour-and-birth/after-the-birth/special-care-ill-or-premature-babies/) Tune in, learn, and make a difference with The Borne Podcast. Together, let’s shape a healthier future for generations to come. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

2. 

   6 Oct 2026

   Borne Bitesize - Series 3 Episode 7 - Zack George

   Welcome to The Borne Podcast, the podcast that brings you stories of research, resilience, and real-life experiences of pregnancy and preterm birth. Join Ellie Gibson, Caro Tasker and Professor Mark Johnson as they bring together parents, experts, and scientists to share their stories with honesty and compassion. We talk about the science, but we also talk about hope, heartbreak, courage, and the small victories that mean everything. Because every insight, every conversation, and every breakthrough moves us towards a future where more babies can arrive safely, at the right time. We’ll be returning for a fourth series of The Borne Podcast very soon, but until then we wanted to bring you some of the best bits from series three, in handy bitesized chunks. We packed so much information, so many stories, and so many experts into the six episodes, we wanted to make sure you didn’t miss anything. In this episode of Borne Bitesize, Ellie and Caro are joined by Zack George, known to millions of Gladiators fans as Steel. He lives in Leicester with his wife Samantha and daughter Ivy. In March 2025, their son, Leo, was born prematurely at just 23 weeks and spent 13 days in the neonatal intensive care unit at the Leicester Royal Infirmary before he died. Here, Zack talks about launching a charity in Leo’s memory - Leo and Friends (https://www.leoandfriends.co.uk/) - which supports families facing the challenges of neonatal care, with practical resources and emotional support. You can hear the full interview in episode six of series three of The Borne Podcast. Listen to the full audio episode: https://pod.fo/e/415e9e (https://pod.fo/e/415e9e) Watch the full video episode: https://youtu.be/zERVuLQlfIo?si=5cbS0TVJvhN1ssvG (https://youtu.be/zERVuLQlfIo?si=5cbS0TVJvhN1ssvG) Borne is a medical research charity dedicated to funding pioneering research and uniting scientists and doctors to advance our understanding of pregnancy, identifying risks of preterm birth, and developing groundbreaking ways to prevent preterm labour before it begins. By listening to The Borne Podcast, you're not only gaining valuable insights but also supporting our vital cause. Consider contributing to our efforts by donating to Borne today at borne.org.uk/donate (https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fborne.org.uk%2fdonate&c=E,1,ZK-etGPVw82DYQWX70jov9q2WWowjfnj6FutEXrgK46GMVbp1W1ES4BstSvSefRYBq8sUJkjyFdIBrmlW10TMIPnrVxy9xa8NrLEVGAuCw,,&typo=1). Your generosity fuels our research and brings us one step closer to answers. A heartfelt thank you to our dedicated hosts, Professor Mark Johnson, Caro Tasker, Ellie Gibson, and producer Laura Grimshaw, for their unwavering commitment and passion in bringing The Borne Podcast to life. For further information about Borne, visit borne.org.uk (https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fborne.org.uk%2f&c=E,1,dsh2XN4A1FcmsSeAZFJPtVakEmzXThXdOfAbEMvkzhJR3MP29hZoeUYpWfDlcaB1-YxMVtaayFK2MG_zmtI1HOPkcfswlBiONitAYPmhtU-elMt5CQiCkfP0_WU,&typo=1). Follow us on social media: Twitter: @BorneCharity Facebook: @BorneCharity Instagram: @BorneCharity TikTok: @BorneCharity LinkedIn: Borne Our hosts: Ellie Gibson: @itsmeelliegibson @scummymummies Caro Tasker: @spikey Professor Mark Johnson Support is always available. Explore the following resources for additional help and guidance: Mental Health Support: mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/postnatal-depression-and-perinatal-mental-health/about-perinatal-mental-health-problems/ (https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fmind.org.uk%2finformation-support%2ftypes-of-mental-health-problems%2fpostnatal-depression-and-perinatal-mental-health%2fabout-perinatal-mental-health-problems%2f&c=E,1,e_hh8asUB08zhnJT9T4FImH8TjFUlMuWZwWLkzLhCxKPcdHMGfeNyX1XJFLSmfOF1fJMa-8VeG6vKeeoM602cTKGt8hyCJ30Set8-beEUgZxN19TUPctWHo,&typo=1) NICE Guidelines for follow-up of children born pre-term: nice.org.uk/guidance/ng72/chapter/Recommendations (https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fnice.org.uk%2fguidance%2fng72%2fchapter%2fRecommendations&c=E,1,0Hw_sPR-AwT6gubr0O_U8ZBKSgehXs9m8e6sbyHaHMndx5LrFHS5HC4oqSbeNZXloGqkM2LvVhnsagtVuupCn4ql86C7f380J7VbtWmzzTPaOEoCIvLCylUV&typo=1) NICE Guidelines for preterm pregnancy & birth: nice.org.uk/guidance/ng25 (https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fnice.org.uk%2fguidance%2fng25&c=E,1,jgiBoBeu_jrvq6vkWk408j6EZihYAdJ3EuBQGn1gLEh3Osu9a7vqmY-iZ4pS46kREUWs_-pNOaphhXtdJe3OHjP6Od-8AXRC9BaswAQ1ADI,&typo=1) NHS Pregnancy: nhs.uk/pregnancy/ (http://nhs.uk/pregnancy/) NHS Premature Birth: nhs.uk/pregnancy/labour-and-birth/signs-of-labour/premature-labour-and-birth/ (http://nhs.uk/pregnancy/labour-and-birth/signs-of-labour/premature-labour-and-birth/) NHS NICU Guidance: nhs.uk/pregnancy/labour-and-birth/after-the-birth/special-care-ill-or-premature-babies/ (http://nhs.uk/pregnancy/labour-and-birth/after-the-birth/special-care-ill-or-premature-babies/) Tune in, learn, and make a difference with The Borne Podcast. Together, let’s shape a healthier future for generations to come. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

3. 

   22 Sept 2026

   Borne Bitesize - Series 3 Episode 6 - Gabby Bertin, Baroness Bertin

   Welcome to The Borne Podcast, the podcast that brings you stories of research, resilience, and real-life experiences of pregnancy and preterm birth. Join Ellie Gibson, Caro Tasker and Professor Mark Johnson as they bring together parents, experts, and scientists to share their stories with honesty and compassion. We talk about the science, but we also talk about hope, heartbreak, courage, and the small victories that mean everything. Because every insight, every conversation, and every breakthrough moves us towards a future where more babies can arrive safely, at the right time. We’ll be returning for a fourth series of The Borne Podcast very soon, but until then we wanted to bring you some of the best bits from series three, in handy bitesized chunks. We packed so much information, so many stories, and so many experts into the six episodes, we wanted to make sure you didn’t miss anything. In this episode of Borne Bitesize, Caro speaks to Gabby Bertin, Baroness Bertin, a Conservative member of the House of Lords. Gabby set up the House of Lords Inquiry Preterm Birth: reducing risks and improving lives and here she talks us through why she set up the inquiry. You can hear the full interview in episode six of series three of The Borne Podcast. Listen to the full audio episode: https://pod.fo/e/41ff82 (https://pod.fo/e/41ff82) Watch the full video episode: https://youtu.be/-VNWf8kghIk?si=jqO4fegiBPeX4ibf (https://youtu.be/-VNWf8kghIk?si=jqO4fegiBPeX4ibf) You can read the findings of the report here, Preterm Birth: reducing risks and improving lives (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-response-to-the-house-of-lords-inquiry-into-preterm-birth-reducing-risks-and-improving-lives/government-response-to-the-house-of-lords-inquiry-into-preterm-birth-reducing-risks-and-improving-lives) Borne is a medical research charity dedicated to funding pioneering research and uniting scientists and doctors to advance our understanding of pregnancy, identifying risks of preterm birth, and developing groundbreaking ways to prevent preterm labour before it begins. By listening to The Borne Podcast, you're not only gaining valuable insights but also supporting our vital cause. Consider contributing to our efforts by donating to Borne today at borne.org.uk/donate (https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fborne.org.uk%2fdonate&c=E,1,ZK-etGPVw82DYQWX70jov9q2WWowjfnj6FutEXrgK46GMVbp1W1ES4BstSvSefRYBq8sUJkjyFdIBrmlW10TMIPnrVxy9xa8NrLEVGAuCw,,&typo=1). Your generosity fuels our research and brings us one step closer to answers. A heartfelt thank you to our dedicated hosts, Professor Mark Johnson, Caro Tasker, Ellie Gibson, and producer Laura Grimshaw, for their unwavering commitment and passion in bringing The Borne Podcast to life. For further information about Borne, visit borne.org.uk (https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fborne.org.uk%2f&c=E,1,dsh2XN4A1FcmsSeAZFJPtVakEmzXThXdOfAbEMvkzhJR3MP29hZoeUYpWfDlcaB1-YxMVtaayFK2MG_zmtI1HOPkcfswlBiONitAYPmhtU-elMt5CQiCkfP0_WU,&typo=1). Follow us on social media: Twitter: @BorneCharity Facebook: @BorneCharity Instagram: @BorneCharity TikTok: @BorneCharity LinkedIn: Borne Our hosts: Ellie Gibson: @itsmeelliegibson @scummymummies Caro Tasker: @spikey Professor Mark Johnson Support is always available. Explore the following resources for additional help and guidance: Mental Health Support: mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/postnatal-depression-and-perinatal-mental-health/about-perinatal-mental-health-problems/ (https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fmind.org.uk%2finformation-support%2ftypes-of-mental-health-problems%2fpostnatal-depression-and-perinatal-mental-health%2fabout-perinatal-mental-health-problems%2f&c=E,1,e_hh8asUB08zhnJT9T4FImH8TjFUlMuWZwWLkzLhCxKPcdHMGfeNyX1XJFLSmfOF1fJMa-8VeG6vKeeoM602cTKGt8hyCJ30Set8-beEUgZxN19TUPctWHo,&typo=1) NICE Guidelines for follow-up of children born pre-term: nice.org.uk/guidance/ng72/chapter/Recommendations (https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fnice.org.uk%2fguidance%2fng72%2fchapter%2fRecommendations&c=E,1,0Hw_sPR-AwT6gubr0O_U8ZBKSgehXs9m8e6sbyHaHMndx5LrFHS5HC4oqSbeNZXloGqkM2LvVhnsagtVuupCn4ql86C7f380J7VbtWmzzTPaOEoCIvLCylUV&typo=1) NICE Guidelines for preterm pregnancy & birth: nice.org.uk/guidance/ng25 (https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fnice.org.uk%2fguidance%2fng25&c=E,1,jgiBoBeu_jrvq6vkWk408j6EZihYAdJ3EuBQGn1gLEh3Osu9a7vqmY-iZ4pS46kREUWs_-pNOaphhXtdJe3OHjP6Od-8AXRC9BaswAQ1ADI,&typo=1) NHS Pregnancy: nhs.uk/pregnancy/ (http://nhs.uk/pregnancy/) NHS Premature Birth: nhs.uk/pregnancy/labour-and-birth/signs-of-labour/premature-labour-and-birth/ (http://nhs.uk/pregnancy/labour-and-birth/signs-of-labour/premature-labour-and-birth/) NHS NICU Guidance: nhs.uk/pregnancy/labour-and-birth/after-the-birth/special-care-ill-or-premature-babies/ (http://nhs.uk/pregnancy/labour-and-birth/after-the-birth/special-care-ill-or-premature-babies/) Tune in, learn, and make a difference with The Borne Podcast. Together, let’s shape a healthier future for generations to come. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

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