The First Year of Life with Louenna Hood

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Today, I’m joined by a truly incredible guest—someone whose wisdom and experience have helped countless families navigate the joys and challenges of parenting. With a background as a highly experienced Norland nanny, Nanny Lounna has dedicated her career to supporting parents and caregivers with expert advice on baby care, sleep, routines, and child development. Through her popular app and online resources, Louenna shares practical, no-nonsense guidance to help families feel confident and in control. She is also now a mum to a beautiful little girl.

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THE MOTHER TONGUE PODBOOK

The Mother Tongue podbook is a collection of interviews with experts on everything you need to know about parenthood from pre-conception all the way through to when your kids starts school. Over the course of 43+ chapters, the podbook delves into the topics that all mums and mums to be wants the answers to. Buy yours now: https://mother-tongue.zbooni.com/products/mother-tongue-podbook

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Mother Tongue

Hello and welcome back to Mother Tongue! A podcast and social media community bringing together mums from around the world to connect over their experiences of motherhood.

Now boasting a successful website, audiobook and strong social following, it all started with a podcast in 2020. A British expat living in the UAE, I started the brand all over a coffee with friends sat at her house, discussing the trials and tribulations of being a mum. The idea was to provide companionship for a generation of new mothers who are expected to do it all.

With the help of the many experts and mothers I have spoken to over the last three years, we have taken listeners along on our own journey into motherhood and beyond. 

Now heading into its 13th season, Mother Tongue continues to grow and help women around the world.

Thanks for tuning in! 

Maryanne xxx

To get in touch or to find out more about the podcast, please email [email protected] / Instagram @wearemothertongue.

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• No. of episodes: 182
• Latest episode: 2025-06-03
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