Award-winning first aid provider Mini First Aid is launching the sixth series of its Family Health podcast on 6 October 2026, bringing together three trusted experts to offer practical advice and reassurance for every stage of the journey into parenthood.

Mini First Aid is proud to announce a special nine-episode series of its Family Health podcast, dedicated to the prenatal and postnatal periods, in partnership with three leading experts in maternity care, health visiting and paediatrics.

Whether you’re trying for a baby, preparing for birth or navigating those precious, and sometimes overwhelming, early months of parenthood, the new series is designed to give parents access to reliable, expert-led advice they can trust.

Hosted by Mini First Aid founder Kate Ball, the series features conversations with Lesley Bland BA(Hons), BSc(Hons), experienced midwife from My Expert Midwife; Ruth Watts, registered health visitor; and Dr Lillie Parker, NHS paediatrician.

Together, they will explore the topics that matter most to growing families, from creating a birth plan and maternal mental health to newborn care, child development, weaning and neonatal intensive care.

With nine episodes featuring three trusted experts, the series offers a one-stop shop for practical family health advice, helping parents feel informed, supported and more confident as they navigate the transition into parenthood.

Trusted advice for every stage of parenthood

When it comes to your baby’s health and wellbeing, having access to reliable information matters. The latest Family Health series aims to make expert knowledge accessible to all, with honest conversations, practical tips and reassuring guidance from professionals who understand the realities of family life.

Mini First Aid founder Kate Ball said:

“Becoming a parent is one of the most wonderful experiences in life, but it can also feel overwhelming. There is so much information out there, and it can be difficult to know what to trust.

“We want our Family Health podcast to be a place where parents can find reliable advice, hear from experts who really understand what they’re going through, and feel reassured that they’re not alone. We’re so excited to be working with Lesley, Ruth and Lillie on this special series, covering the topics that matter most to families.”

The podcast reflects Mini First Aid’s wider mission to make family health advice accessible, practical and reassuring for parents everywhere.

With its warm, down-to-earth approach, Family Health breaks down potentially daunting subjects without intimidating jargon, offering real, helpful conversations that parents can listen to wherever they are – whether that’s on the school run, out for a pram walk or enjoying a well-earned moment of downtime.

A growing resource for family health

The new series marks the sixth instalment of Mini First Aid’s Family Health podcast, which has welcomed a wide range of experts to discuss family health, parenting and first aid.

To date, the podcast has achieved more than 19,000 downloads and is ranked in the top 25% of podcasts globally, demonstrating the growing demand for accessible, trustworthy health information for families.

Each episode sees Kate sit down with leading professionals to share valuable insights, answer common questions and empower parents with knowledge they can put into practice.

Previous episodes have covered a broad range of subjects, including allergies and anaphylaxis, sepsis, meningitis, head injuries and childhood eye health.

The full back catalogue is available at https://familyhealthpodcast.buzzsprout.com/.

Listen from 6 October 2026

The new nine-episode series of Family Health by Mini First Aid launches on Tuesday 6 October 2026.

Parents and carers can listen for free wherever they get their podcasts. Simply search for Family Health by Mini First Aid and subscribe to make sure you don’t miss an episode.

For more information about Mini First Aid and its award-winning first aid classes for parents, carers and children, visit www.minifirstaid.co.uk.