Did Covid Kill “The Village”? and Avoiding Nipple Confusion
Podcast: The Night Feed: The Podcast for New MumsPublished On: Thu Jun 11 2026
Description: Did Covid quietly destroy “the village” mothers once relied on?In this episode, I explore how motherhood has changed since the pandemic and whether modern parenting has become far more isolated than previous generations.From family “dropping in” to neighbours helping with babies, many mums grew up hearing stories about a village that simply doesn’t seem to exist anymore. But did Covid permanently shift the way we parent, socialise and ask for help?Plus:A listener shares honest baby travel hacks after flying with a 6-month-old to GreeceA breastfeeding mum asks about the best bottles for combo feeding and avoiding nipple confusionI react to Steven Bartlett saying three glasses of wine “ruin” his week and why mums are exhausted by wellness culture and self-optimisationIf you’ve ever felt lonely during motherhood, overwhelmed by parenting expectations, or wondered where “the village” went, this episode is for you.Email the podcast: thenightfeedpodcast@gmail.comSupport the showTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenightfeed
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