UK Health Radio Podcast
UK Health Radio Podcast
63: The Hirschsprung’s Hour with Tom Richard - Episode 63
63: The Hirschsprung’s Hour with Tom Richard - Episode 63
63: The Hirschsprung’s Hour with Tom Richard - Episode 63
Tuesday 30th December 2025
Explore a mother's journey with Hirschsprung's disease, revealing resilience, support, and unexpected kindness.
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Episode Overview
- Gemma shares her emotional journey as a mother navigating her son's diagnosis with Hirschsprung’s disease.
- The episode highlights the importance of empathy from healthcare professionals during challenging times.
- Support systems, both personal and community-based, play a crucial role in managing rare conditions.
- Gemma discusses the trauma and resilience involved in performing medical procedures on her newborn.
- Raising awareness about Hirschsprung’s can help foster understanding and support for affected families.
"It was like I was watching a medical documentary. I was in it, but I wasn't quite because I wasn't having a sick child."
How do individuals turn their lives around after a challenging diagnosis? In this episode of UK Health Radio Podcast, Tom Richard brings us a heartwarming conversation with Gemma, a mother who shares her emotional journey with her son Rowan, diagnosed with Hirschsprung’s disease. With a blend of vulnerability and strength, Gemma recounts the whirlwind of emotions and medical procedures that followed Rowan's birth.
She paints a vivid picture of the early days in the NICU, where fear and confusion were met with unexpected kindness from healthcare professionals. Gemma's story is not just about the medical challenges but also the mental and emotional toll it took on her as a new mother. She discusses the trauma of having to perform medical procedures on her newborn and the feeling of helplessness that often accompanies such situations.
Yet, amidst the chaos, there are moments of light-heartedness and resilience that shine through, offering hope to other parents in similar situations. Tom and Gemma explore the importance of support systems, both within the hospital and from external resources like Hirschsprung’s awareness groups. They also touch on the broader implications of living with a rare condition and how sharing experiences can foster a sense of community and understanding.
This episode is a testament to the power of storytelling in healing and raising awareness about lesser-known conditions. It’s an engaging listen for anyone interested in the complexities of parenting, health challenges, and the human spirit’s capacity to overcome adversity. So, what drives someone to seek strength in times of uncertainty?