'Nothing Came Naturally': Lydia West on Hyperemesis, Breastfeeding & Struggling to Connect

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<p>Over the past nine years, <em>Happy Mum Happy Baby</em> has evolved — and so has our mission! Increasingly, our conversations have centred on mums themselves: their mental health, wellbeing, relationships, and identity. Because when a mum feels supported, seen, and heard, everything else can flourish. So... welcome to the era of <em>Happy Mum !</em></p><br><p>And joining us to start this exciting new chapter is the gorgeous Lydia West. You’ll know Lydia from <em>It’s a Sin</em>, <em>Years and Years</em>, and <em>Big Mood, </em>but what you may not know is that she welcomed TWO babies between filming seasons one and two of <em>Big Mood!</em></p><br><p>For the first time, Lydia opens up about her pregnancies and births, sharing her experience of severe hyperemesis, as well as the challenges she faced with bonding and feeding.</p><br><p>She and Gi also discuss her returning to work just eight weeks postpartum, the importance of supported childcare on set, and learning to loosen the reins amid the chaos of toddler life!</p><br><p><em>Big Mood series two is now streaming on Channel 4</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>