Listen "Michael & Wes from 2DadsUK"
Episode Synopsis
Today I’m talking to Michael and Wes, who as well as being wonderful parents to their children are also founders of the very successful parenting-related organisations, Two Dads UK, My Surrogacy Journey and The Modern Family Show. As their TwoDadsUK Instagram profile describes them they are ‘Boss Dads Campaigning for Change’ We chat about their experiences of:Becoming parents through UK surrogacyThe birth of their 1st baby and navigating a health system not built for surrogacyThe birth of their 2nd baby, at the same hospital where policies where updated to be inclusive of the whole birthing teamThe transition from 1 to 2 childrenThe challenges they face as parents/successful business owners/a couple and how they make sure they make time for themselves tooYou can find Michael and Wes as TwoDadsUK on Instagram hereMy Surrogacy Journey hereThe Modern Family Show hereOr their website here.This show is sponsored by The Mindful Birth Group® who provide award-winning antenatal, hypnobirthing and postnatal courses for expectant parents in-person and on Zoom. The unbiased and informative courses are designed to bring calm and confidence to your experience by making sure that you know your options, what to expect from a birth experience and how to navigate unexpected turns. All whilst sharing practical hypnobirthing/mindfulness tools and techniques to use for pregnancy, birth and beyond.You can see all of The Mindful Birth Group® courses and resources here:Follow us on Instagram @themindfulbirthgroupParents: Courses and the Parent Hub Professionals: Train to teach with TMBG (FEDANT accredited course) FREE training for midwives (CPD accredited)
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