The Borne Podcast

Welcome to The Borne Podcast, a deep dive into the world of pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Join Ellie Gibson, Caro Tasker and Professor Mark Johnson as they uncover real birth stories, provide expert insights from leading scientists, and engage in in-depth discussions exploring women’s reproductive health, the challenges of pregnancy, and the complexities of premature birth.We’ll be returning for a third series of The Borne Podcast very soon, but until then we wanted to bring you some of the best bits from series two, in handy bite-sized chunks. We packed so much information, so many stories, and so many experts into the six episodes, we wanted to make sure you didn’t miss anything. In this episode of Borne Bitesize, Ellie and Caro fire more of your questions at Professor Mark.Borne is a medical research charity dedicated to unravelling the mysteries behind premature birth. Our mission is to unite scientists and doctors in advancing our understanding of pregnancy, identifying risks of preterm birth, and developing ground-breaking treatments to prevent it.By listening to The Borne Podcast, you're not only gaining valuable insights but also supporting our vital cause. Consider contributing to our efforts by donating to Borne today at borne.org.uk/donate. Your generosity fuels our research and brings us one step closer to answers.A heartfelt thank you to our hosts, Professor Mark Johnson, Caro Tasker, Ellie Gibson, and producer Laura Grimshaw, for their unwavering commitment and passion in bringing The Borne Podcast to life.For further information about Borne, visit borne.org.uk.Follow us on social media: X/Facebook/Insta/TikTok: @BorneCharityOur hosts:• Ellie Gibson: @itsmeelliegibson @scummymummies• Caro Tasker: @spikey• Professor Mark JohnsonRemember that support is always available. Explore the following resources for additional help and guidance:• Mental Health Support: mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/postnatal-depression-and-perinatal-mental-health/about-perinatal-mental-health-problems/• NICE Guidelines for follow-up of children born pre-term: nice.org.uk/guidance/ng72/chapter/Recommendations• NICE Guidelines for preterm pregnancy & birth: nice.org.uk/guidance/ng25• NHS Pregnancy: nhs.uk/pregnancy/• NHS Premature Birth: nhs.uk/pregnancy/labour-and-birth/signs-of-labour/premature-labour-and-birth/• NHS NICU Guidance: nhs.uk/pregnancy/labour-and-birth/after-the-birth/special-care-ill-or-premature-babies/The Borne Podcast - Together, let’s shape a healthier future for generations to come.

Welcome to The Borne Podcast, a deep dive into the world of pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Here, Professor Mark Johnson presents a special episode of The Borne Podcast to mark World Prematurity Day 2025. In this episode Mark is joined by the newest patron of Borne, Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrice, and by Borne’s newest ambassador, the meteorologist and Good Morning Britain’s weather presenter Laura Tobin.Preterm birth is when a baby is born before 37 weeks. It’s the leading cause of serious health complications and death in young children around the world. Preterm birth is not rare. It affects 1 in 13 babies in the UK. And yet, progress in preventing premature birth has stalled. This is why our work at Borne matters. This World Prematurity Day, we’re shining a light on the research that can change the future. Together, we can fund the research needed to protect the tiniest lives because every week counts, every moment matters, and every baby deserves the healthiest start possible.Borne is a medical research charity dedicated to uniting scientists and doctors in advancing our understanding of pregnancy, identifying risks of preterm birth, and developing groundbreaking treatments to prevent it. By listening to The Borne Podcast, you're not only gaining valuable insights but also supporting our vital cause. Consider contributing to our efforts by donating to Borne today at borne.org.uk/donate. Your generosity fuels our research and brings us one step closer to answers.For further information about Borne, visit borne.org.uk. Follow us on social media:Twitter: @BorneCharityFacebook: @BorneCharityInstagram: @BorneCharityTikTok: @BorneCharityLinkedIn: BorneSupport is always available. Explore the following resources for additional help and guidance:Mental Health Support: mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/postnatal-depression-and-perinatal-mental-health/about-perinatal-mental-health-problems/NICE Guidelines for follow-up of children born pre-term: nice.org.uk/guidance/ng72/chapter/RecommendationsNICE Guidelines for preterm pregnancy & birth: nice.org.uk/guidance/ng25NHS Pregnancy: nhs.uk/pregnancy/NHS Premature Birth: nhs.uk/pregnancy/labour-and-birth/signs-of-labour/premature-labour-and-birth/NHS NICU Guidance: nhs.uk/pregnancy/labour-and-birth/after-the-birth/special-care-ill-or-premature-babies/The Borne Podcast is presented by Mark Johnson, Caro Tasker and Ellie Gibson and series one and two are available now, wherever you get your podcasts. The team will return for a third series in 2026. The Borne Podcast is produced by Laura Grimshaw.

Welcome to The Borne Podcast, a deep dive into the world of pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Join Ellie Gibson, Caro Tasker and Professor Mark Johnson as they uncover real birth stories, provide expert insights from leading scientists, and engage in in-depth discussions exploring women’s reproductive health, the challenges of pregnancy, and the complexities of premature birth.We’ll be returning for a third series of The Borne Podcast very soon, but until then we wanted to bring you some of the best bits from series two, in handy bite-sized chunks. We packed so much information, so many stories, and so many experts into the six episodes, we wanted to make sure you didn’t miss anything. In this episode of Borne Bitesize, Professor Mark is joined by Gurleen Wander at the Chelsea & Westminster Hospital in London, and by Dr Ashima Kaur at the DMC in Ludhiana, India to discuss the global effects of pre-term birth and the studies they will collaborate on in India to advance understanding of the high rates of premature birth in the Punjab. You can hear the full conversation in episode four of series two of The Borne Podcast.Borne is a medical research charity dedicated to unravelling the mysteries behind premature birth. Our mission is to unite scientists and doctors in advancing our understanding of pregnancy, identifying risks of preterm birth, and developing ground-breaking treatments to prevent it.By listening to The Borne Podcast, you're not only gaining valuable insights but also supporting our vital cause. Consider contributing to our efforts by donating to Borne today at borne.org.uk/donate. Your generosity fuels our research and brings us one step closer to answers.A heartfelt thank you to our hosts, Professor Mark Johnson, Caro Tasker, Ellie Gibson, and producer Laura Grimshaw, for their unwavering commitment and passion in bringing The Borne Podcast to life.For further information about Borne, visit borne.org.uk.Follow us on social media: X/Facebook/Insta/TikTok: @BorneCharityOur hosts:• Ellie Gibson: @itsmeelliegibson @scummymummies• Caro Tasker: @spikey• Professor Mark JohnsonRemember that support is always available. Explore the following resources for additional help and guidance:• Mental Health Support: mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/postnatal-depression-and-perinatal-mental-health/about-perinatal-mental-health-problems/• NICE Guidelines for follow-up of children born pre-term: nice.org.uk/guidance/ng72/chapter/Recommendations• NICE Guidelines for preterm pregnancy & birth: nice.org.uk/guidance/ng25• NHS Pregnancy: nhs.uk/pregnancy/• NHS Premature Birth: nhs.uk/pregnancy/labour-and-birth/signs-of-labour/premature-labour-and-birth/• NHS NICU Guidance: nhs.uk/pregnancy/labour-and-birth/after-the-birth/special-care-ill-or-premature-babies/The Borne Podcast - Together, let’s shape a healthier future for generations to come.

Welcome to The Borne Podcast, a deep dive into the world of pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Join Ellie Gibson, Caro Tasker and Professor Mark Johnson as they uncover real birth stories, provide expert insights from leading scientists, and engage in in-depth discussions exploring women’s reproductive health, the challenges of pregnancy, and the complexities of premature birth.We’ll be returning for a third series of The Borne Podcast very soon, but until then we wanted to bring you some of the best bits from series two, in handy bite-sized chunks. We packed so much information, so many stories, and so many experts into the six episodes, we wanted to make sure you didn’t miss anything. In this episode of Borne Bitesize, Ellie Gibson and Helen Thorn discuss hiking to Everest Base Camp to raise money for The Borne Foundation. And, first, we hear from an actual premature baby! Ellie’s son, Joe. You can hear the full conversation in episode three of series two of The Borne Podcast.Borne is a medical research charity dedicated to unravelling the mysteries behind premature birth. Our mission is to unite scientists and doctors in advancing our understanding of pregnancy, identifying risks of preterm birth, and developing ground-breaking treatments to prevent it.By listening to The Borne Podcast, you're not only gaining valuable insights but also supporting our vital cause. Consider contributing to our efforts by donating to Borne today at borne.org.uk/donate. Your generosity fuels our research and brings us one step closer to answers.A heartfelt thank you to our hosts, Professor Mark Johnson, Caro Tasker, Ellie Gibson, and producer Laura Grimshaw, for their unwavering commitment and passion in bringing The Borne Podcast to life.For further information about Borne, visit borne.org.uk.Follow us on social media: X/Facebook/Insta/TikTok: @BorneCharityOur hosts:• Ellie Gibson: @itsmeelliegibson @scummymummies• Caro Tasker: @spikey• Professor Mark JohnsonRemember that support is always available. Explore the following resources for additional help and guidance:• Mental Health Support: mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/postnatal-depression-and-perinatal-mental-health/about-perinatal-mental-health-problems/• NICE Guidelines for follow-up of children born pre-term: nice.org.uk/guidance/ng72/chapter/Recommendations• NICE Guidelines for preterm pregnancy & birth: nice.org.uk/guidance/ng25• NHS Pregnancy: nhs.uk/pregnancy/• NHS Premature Birth: nhs.uk/pregnancy/labour-and-birth/signs-of-labour/premature-labour-and-birth/• NHS NICU Guidance: nhs.uk/pregnancy/labour-and-birth/after-the-birth/special-care-ill-or-premature-babies/The Borne Podcast - Together, let’s shape a healthier future for generations to come.

Welcome to The Borne Podcast, a deep dive into the world of pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Join Ellie Gibson, Caro Tasker and Professor Mark Johnson as they uncover real birth stories, provide expert insights from leading scientists, and engage in in-depth discussions exploring women’s reproductive health, the challenges of pregnancy, and the complexities of premature birth.We’ll be returning for a third series of The Borne Podcast very soon, but until then we wanted to bring you some of the best bits from series two, in handy bite-sized chunks. We packed so much information, so many stories, and so many experts into the six episodes, we wanted to make sure you didn’t miss anything. In this episode of Borne Bitesize, the comedian Jessica Fostekew discusses expectation versus reality when it comes to childbirth, and how birth partners can prepare themselves. You can hear the full conversation in episode two of series two of The Borne Podcast.Borne is a medical research charity dedicated to unravelling the mysteries behind premature birth. Our mission is to unite scientists and doctors in advancing our understanding of pregnancy, identifying risks of preterm birth, and developing ground-breaking treatments to prevent it.By listening to The Borne Podcast, you're not only gaining valuable insights but also supporting our vital cause. Consider contributing to our efforts by donating to Borne today at borne.org.uk/donate. Your generosity fuels our research and brings us one step closer to answers.A heartfelt thank you to our hosts, Professor Mark Johnson, Caro Tasker, Ellie Gibson, and producer Laura Grimshaw, for their unwavering commitment and passion in bringing The Borne Podcast to life.For further information about Borne, visit borne.org.uk.Follow us on social media: X/Facebook/Insta/TikTok: @BorneCharityOur hosts:• Ellie Gibson: @itsmeelliegibson @scummymummies• Caro Tasker: @spikey• Professor Mark JohnsonRemember that support is always available. Explore the following resources for additional help and guidance:• Mental Health Support: mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/postnatal-depression-and-perinatal-mental-health/about-perinatal-mental-health-problems/• NICE Guidelines for follow-up of children born pre-term: nice.org.uk/guidance/ng72/chapter/Recommendations• NICE Guidelines for preterm pregnancy & birth: nice.org.uk/guidance/ng25• NHS Pregnancy: nhs.uk/pregnancy/• NHS Premature Birth: nhs.uk/pregnancy/labour-and-birth/signs-of-labour/premature-labour-and-birth/• NHS NICU Guidance: nhs.uk/pregnancy/labour-and-birth/after-the-birth/special-care-ill-or-premature-babies/The Borne Podcast - Together, let’s shape a healthier future for generations to come.

Welcome to The Borne Podcast, a deep dive into the world of pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Join Ellie Gibson, Caro Tasker and Professor Mark Johnson as they uncover real birth stories, provide expert insights from leading scientists, and engage in in-depth discussions exploring women’s reproductive health, the challenges of pregnancy, and the complexities of premature birth.We’ll be returning for a third series of The Borne Podcast very soon, but until then we wanted to bring you some of the best bits from series two, in handy bite-sized chunks. We packed so much information, so many stories, and so many experts into the six episodes, we wanted to make sure you didn’t miss anything. In this episode of Borne Bitesize, the actor Alistair Petrie - who is a patron of The Borne Foundation – discusses the lack of funding into research of the causes, prevention, and treatments of premature birth. You can hear the full conversation in episode one of series two of The Borne Podcast.Borne is a medical research charity dedicated to unravelling the mysteries behind premature birth. Our mission is to unite scientists and doctors in advancing our understanding of pregnancy, identifying risks of preterm birth, and developing ground-breaking treatments to prevent it.By listening to The Borne Podcast, you're not only gaining valuable insights but also supporting our vital cause. Consider contributing to our efforts by donating to Borne today at borne.org.uk/donate. Your generosity fuels our research and brings us one step closer to answers.A heartfelt thank you to our hosts, Professor Mark Johnson, Caro Tasker, Ellie Gibson, and producer Laura Grimshaw, for their unwavering commitment and passion in bringing The Borne Podcast to life.For further information about Borne, visit borne.org.uk.Follow us on social media: X/Facebook/Insta/TikTok: @BorneCharityOur hosts:• Ellie Gibson: @itsmeelliegibson @scummymummies• Caro Tasker: @spikey• Professor Mark JohnsonRemember that support is always available. Explore the following resources for additional help and guidance:• Mental Health Support: mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/postnatal-depression-and-perinatal-mental-health/about-perinatal-mental-health-problems/• NICE Guidelines for follow-up of children born pre-term: nice.org.uk/guidance/ng72/chapter/Recommendations• NICE Guidelines for preterm pregnancy & birth: nice.org.uk/guidance/ng25• NHS Pregnancy: nhs.uk/pregnancy/• NHS Premature Birth: nhs.uk/pregnancy/labour-and-birth/signs-of-labour/premature-labour-and-birth/• NHS NICU Guidance: nhs.uk/pregnancy/labour-and-birth/after-the-birth/special-care-ill-or-premature-babies/The Borne Podcast - Together, let’s shape a healthier future for generations to come.

Welcome to The Borne Podcast, a deep dive into the world of pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Join Ellie Gibson, Caro Tasker and Professor Mark Johnson as they uncover real birth stories, provide expert insights from leading scientists, and engage in in-depth discussions exploring women’s reproductive health, the challenges of pregnancy, and the complexities of premature birth.We’ll be returning for a third series of The Borne Podcast very soon, but until then we wanted to bring you some of the best bits from series two, in handy bite-sized chunks. We packed so much information, so many stories, and so many experts into the six episodes, we wanted to make sure you didn’t miss anything. In this episode of Borne Bitesize, Ellie and Caro fire more of your questions at Professor Mark.Borne is a medical research charity dedicated to unravelling the mysteries behind premature birth. Our mission is to unite scientists and doctors in advancing our understanding of pregnancy, identifying risks of preterm birth, and developing ground-breaking treatments to prevent it.By listening to The Borne Podcast, you're not only gaining valuable insights but also supporting our vital cause. Consider contributing to our efforts by donating to Borne today at borne.org.uk/donate. Your generosity fuels our research and brings us one step closer to answers.A heartfelt thank you to our hosts, Professor Mark Johnson, Caro Tasker, Ellie Gibson, and producer Laura Grimshaw, for their unwavering commitment and passion in bringing The Borne Podcast to life.For further information about Borne, visit borne.org.uk.Follow us on social media: X/Facebook/Insta/TikTok: @BorneCharityOur hosts:• Ellie Gibson: @itsmeelliegibson @scummymummies• Caro Tasker: @spikey• Professor Mark JohnsonRemember that support is always available. Explore the following resources for additional help and guidance:• Mental Health Support: mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/postnatal-depression-and-perinatal-mental-health/about-perinatal-mental-health-problems/• NICE Guidelines for follow-up of children born pre-term: nice.org.uk/guidance/ng72/chapter/Recommendations• NICE Guidelines for preterm pregnancy & birth: nice.org.uk/guidance/ng25• NHS Pregnancy: nhs.uk/pregnancy/• NHS Premature Birth: nhs.uk/pregnancy/labour-and-birth/signs-of-labour/premature-labour-and-birth/• NHS NICU Guidance: nhs.uk/pregnancy/labour-and-birth/after-the-birth/special-care-ill-or-premature-babies/The Borne Podcast - Together, let’s shape a healthier future for generations to come.

Welcome to The Borne Podcast, a deep dive into the world of pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Join Ellie Gibson, Caro Tasker and Professor Mark Johnson as they uncover real birth stories, provide expert insights from leading scientists, and engage in in-depth discussions exploring women’s reproductive health, the challenges of pregnancy, and the complexities of premature birth.We’ll be returning for a third series of The Borne Podcast very soon, but until then we wanted to bring you some of the best bits from series two, in handy bite-sized chunks. We packed so much information, so many stories, and so many experts into the six episodes, we wanted to make sure you didn’t miss anything. In this episode of Borne Bitesize, Zalena Vandrewala shares her family’s story. Zalena’s son Sam was born at 24 weeks and with the incredible work of doctors in the NICU over four and a half months, Sam survived and he’s now a happy healthy five year old. You can hear the full story in episode five of series two of The Borne Podcast.Borne is a medical research charity dedicated to unravelling the mysteries behind premature birth. Our mission is to unite scientists and doctors in advancing our understanding of pregnancy, identifying risks of preterm birth, and developing ground-breaking treatments to prevent it.By listening to The Borne Podcast, you're not only gaining valuable insights but also supporting our vital cause. Consider contributing to our efforts by donating to Borne today at borne.org.uk/donate. Your generosity fuels our research and brings us one step closer to answers.A heartfelt thank you to our hosts, Professor Mark Johnson, Caro Tasker, Ellie Gibson, and producer Laura Grimshaw, for their unwavering commitment and passion in bringing The Borne Podcast to life.For further information about Borne, visit borne.org.uk.Follow us on social media: X/Facebook/Insta/TikTok: @BorneCharityOur hosts:• Ellie Gibson: @itsmeelliegibson @scummymummies• Caro Tasker: @spikey• Professor Mark JohnsonRemember that support is always available. Explore the following resources for additional help and guidance:• Mental Health Support: mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/postnatal-depression-and-perinatal-mental-health/about-perinatal-mental-health-problems/• NICE Guidelines for follow-up of children born pre-term: nice.org.uk/guidance/ng72/chapter/Recommendations• NICE Guidelines for preterm pregnancy & birth: nice.org.uk/guidance/ng25• NHS Pregnancy: nhs.uk/pregnancy/• NHS Premature Birth: nhs.uk/pregnancy/labour-and-birth/signs-of-labour/premature-labour-and-birth/• NHS NICU Guidance: nhs.uk/pregnancy/labour-and-birth/after-the-birth/special-care-ill-or-premature-babies/The Borne Podcast - Together, let’s shape a healthier future for generations to come.