The Baby Tribe

The Baby Tribe

Afif EL-Khuffash & Anne Doherty

Episodes 143
Avg. Duration 52m
Activity Highly Active
Since Feb 2023
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
100%
Hosting
rss.buzzsprout.com

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About This Podcast

The Baby Tribe podcast is dedicated to providing parents and caregivers with the latest information and expert advice on maternal health and well-being during pregnancy and the postpartum period, in addition to infant health, nutrition, and growth. This podcast covers all the important topics to ensure both you and your little one get off to the best start. The podcast is hosted by the husband and wife duo, Professor Afif El-Khuffash, a neonatologist, paediatrician, and lactation consultant, and Doctor Anne Doherty, an obstetric anesthesiologist with expertise in maternal care. Both Anne and Afif work at the Rotunda Hospital in Dublin and together bring over 40 years of combined experience in newborn and maternal health. We share our knowledge and insights on everything from breastfeeding and formula feeding, to introducing solid foods, maternal recovery, and dealing with common health concerns for both mother and baby. We’ll have regular guests to share their expertise and experiences on various topics of interest, and we’ll also hear from real parents sharing their personal experiences and tips for raising healthy and happy families. Whether you're expecting your first child or navigating the postpartum period, this podcast is for you. Tune in each week for valuable information and practical advice to help you and your baby thrive. Please be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and follow us on Instagram! Thanks for joining us, and let’s continue this exciting journey together!

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Recent Episodes

133: The Freebirth Movement: Choice, Risk and Accountability

Jun 08, 2026 54m

In this episode of The Baby Tribe, Afif speaks with Irish Times journalist Ellen Coyne about her reporting on the rise of freebirth in Ireland: giving birth without a midwife, doctor or trained…

132: Bad Science in a Pretty Font - Caesareans, Risk and Birth Misinformation

Jun 01, 2026 37m

In this episode of The Baby Tribe, Afif and Anne take on one of the most emotionally charged topics in maternity care: caesarean birth. Online birth content often presents two true statements side by…

131: Alcohol, Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: No Shame, No Myths, Just Biology

May 25, 2026 39m

Alcohol, pregnancy and breastfeeding are surrounded by myths, slogans and a fair amount of internet nonsense. In this episode, Afif and Anne look at what alcohol actually does before conception,…

130: Vitamin K at Birth: The Tiny Injection Social Media Got Wrong

May 18, 2026 34m

In this episode, Afif and Anne take a deep dive into vitamin K at birth and the growing wave of misinformation surrounding it online. They explore why newborn babies are naturally low in vitamin K,…

129: When Baby Sleep Advice Becomes Dangerous

May 12, 2026 38m

In this episode of The Baby Tribe, Afif speaks to BBC journalist Divya Talwar about her investigation into unsafe advice given by some self-described baby sleep experts. Divya explains why the BBC…

128: Leaking Isn’t Normal: Pelvic Floor Health, Surgery & the Mesh Debate

May 04, 2026 35m

Pelvic floor problems affect a huge number of women, yet many suffer in silence, unsure what’s normal and what isn’t. In this episode, we’re joined by Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist and…

127: When Birth Doesn’t Go to Plan: Understanding Postpartum Care

Apr 27, 2026 37m

In this episode of The Baby Tribe, Afif and Anne tackle an important but often overlooked topic: what happens when things don’t go to plan after a baby is born. While most women recover well after…

126: I Thought I’d Be a Mother… Then Life Took a Different Turn

Apr 20, 2026 33m

We all grow up with a version of how life is supposed to go. Meet someone, settle down, have kids. But what happens when that version doesn’t unfold the way you expected? In this episode, comedian…

125: Clare McKenna on Finding Your Version of Wellness (Without the Pressure)

Apr 13, 2026 57m

Parenting is hard enough… so when did “wellness” become another thing to get right? In this episode, we’re joined by Clare McKenna, host of Alive & Kicking and author of Would You Be Well?, to…

124: Understanding Baby Sleep: Biology vs Sleep Training

Apr 06, 2026 36m

“Sleeping like a baby” is one of the biggest myths in parenting. In this episode, we strip back the noise around infant sleep and look at what the science actually tells us. From circadian rhythm…

123: Hilary McGann (News by Hil): From Global News to Motherhood

Mar 30, 2026 54m

Becoming a parent changes how you see everything. In this episode, we’re joined by Hilary McGann (News by Hil), journalist and creator, to talk about what happens when someone whose job is to…

122: Fear Less with Dr David Coleman: Are We Raising Anxious Kids?

Mar 24, 2026 49m

A practical and honest conversation with clinical psychologist Dr David Coleman, author of Fear Less, on childhood anxiety. We explore why anxiety feels so common in children today, the difference…

121: Pregnant With Cancer: Emma’s Story of NICU, Chemotherapy, and Change

Mar 17, 2026 58m

When Emma McGuinness was pregnant with her second child, she discovered a swelling in her neck that turned out to be Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Her son was delivered at 36 weeks and spent his first 14 days…

120: NICU Explained: The Real Reasons Newborns Need Extra Care

Mar 10, 2026 53m

When parents hear the word NICU, it can feel frightening. But the reality is that many babies who spend time there are simply adjusting to life outside the womb. In this episode, Afif and Anne break…

119: Epidurals and the Myth of the Intervention Cascade with Professor Rachel Kearns

Mar 03, 2026 46m

Epidurals are often blamed for triggering a cascade of interventions, harming babies, and interfering with breastfeeding. But what does the actual evidence say? This week we’re joined by Professor…

118: Doireann Garrihy on Becoming Rosie’s Mum

Feb 24, 2026 1h 6m

This week on The Baby Tribe, we’re joined by broadcaster and podcaster Doireann Garrihy for an honest and deeply personal conversation about pregnancy, birth, and the early weeks of becoming a…

117: Sophia Wren on Young Motherhood, Post Partum Depression, and Finding Comedy

Feb 17, 2026 1h 10m

Comedian and writer Sophia Wren joins The Baby Tribe to talk about becoming a mother in her early 20s, the shock of a precipitous labour, and what nobody tells you about the emotional aftermath.…

116: Pregnancy and Postpartum Skincare with Sara Stokes founder of SKN to SKN

Feb 10, 2026 59m

Pregnancy and postpartum can absolutely chaos your skin. This week we’re joined by Sara Stokes, founder of SKN to SKN, to break down hormonal skin changes, what ingredients to be cautious with in…

115: Is Formula Harmful? Recalls, Switching Brands, and What the Evidence Actually Says

Feb 03, 2026 44m

In this episode, Afif and Anne unpack the recent formula recalls in Ireland and internationally, explaining what happened, what parents should do, and why recalls usually mean safety systems are…

114: Home Birth: Choice, Safety, and What Informed Consent Needs

Jan 27, 2026 47m

This week on The Baby Tribe, Afif and Anne return after the Christmas “break” (parenting, but with more chocolate) and ease back in with a totally non-controversial topic: home birth and free birth.…

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The Baby Tribe has published 143 episodes since February 2023, covering topics in Education, Kids & Family.

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