The Cleft Mama Podcast
Anja Pownell
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E09: Growing Up With a Cleft: Tiffany's Story of Confidence & Acceptance (with Tiffany Pritchard)
In this episode, I'm joined by Tiffany Pritchard, who shares her experience of growing up with a cleft lip and palate. We talk about surgeries, speech therapy, confidence, school life, and how her…
E08: Best Bottles for Babies With a Cleft (What to Use & Why)
Feeding a baby with a cleft can feel overwhelming at first — especially when it comes to choosing the right bottle. In this episode, I walk you through the most commonly used bottles for babies with…
E07: The Emotional Side of a Cleft Diagnosis (with Kate Stapley)
In this episode, I'm joined by Kate Stapley, mum to Harry, who was born with a cleft lip. Kate shares her journey from a difficult pregnancy and receiving a cleft diagnosis at the 20-week scan,…
E06: Amniocentesis After a Cleft Diagnosis: What to Consider
After a cleft diagnosis at the 20-week scan, many parents are offered an amniocentesis — but this can feel like a big and difficult decision. In this episode, I explain what amniocentesis is, why it…
E05: From Diagnosis to Joy: A Cleft Mum's Story (with Charlotte Hall)
In this episode, I'm joined by Charlotte Hall, mum of four and author of Lily's Super Smile. Charlotte shares her journey from receiving a cleft diagnosis at the 20-week scan through pregnancy,…
E04: What To Do After a Cleft Diagnosis: Practical Steps for Pregnancy & Birth
In this episode, I walk you through practical steps you can take after a cleft lip and/or palate diagnosis, whether you are still pregnant or your baby has already been born. From harvesting…
E03: After the 20-Week Scan: Processing a Cleft Diagnosis
In this episode, I talk about what it really feels like to receive a cleft lip and/or palate diagnosis. From shock and guilt to the fear of the unknown, I share my own experience and the emotions…
E02: Understanding Cleft Lip & Palate: Types, Terms & Treatment
In this episode, I explain what a cleft lip and palate actually is, including the different types of clefts and the terminology you might hear along the way. I also give a simple overview of how…
E01: From Diagnosis to 4 Months: My Cleft Journey So Far
In this first episode, I share my personal journey from pregnancy to where we are now at four months, just ahead of my baby's first surgery. From the moment of diagnosis at the 20-week scan to the…
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The Cleft Mama Podcast has published 9 episodes since March 2026, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Kids & Family.
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