Comedian Emma Doran: Pregnant at 18 in a Convent School

Comedian Emma Doran: Pregnant at 18 in a Convent School

Author: Giovanna Fletcher April 14, 2026 Duration: 1:07:37

In this episode Giovanna sits down with comedian, author, and podcaster Emma Doran.


Emma reflects on becoming pregnant as a teenager while attending an all-girls convent school, and the challenges that followed.


She also shares how she began stand-up on maternity leave, performing her first open mic when her baby was just six weeks old!



Catch Emma on tour! Emma Doran has extended her Emmaculate UK and Ireland stand-up tour up until 2027, including the London Palladium on 7th February 2027. Emma will also make her debut at the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Pleasance Courtyard – Beside from 5 – 30th August (excl 12th, 19th, 26th). For more info and tickets visit emmadorancomedy.com


(Pic credit: Ray Burmiston)




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Giovanna Fletcher’s Happy Mum Happy Baby picks up the threads of her bestselling book, creating a space where the polished facade of parenting is gently set aside. Each episode unfolds through candid, comforting conversations with well-known mothers and fathers, though the focus is less on their fame and more on their shared, human experience. Giovanna, or Gi as she’s often known, guides these discussions through every facet of raising children-the unexpected joys, the exhausting lows, the personal challenges, and the quiet rewards. The core idea that resonates throughout this podcast is the liberating notion that perfection is a myth; everyone is simply navigating parenthood as best they can. Listening feels like being part of a supportive, honest chat among friends who understand that the journey is messy and beautiful in equal measure. You’ll hear real stories that validate your own, offering both solace and a much-needed laugh. It’s a warm, inclusive audio journal that celebrates the collective reality of family life, making it a deeply relatable listen for anyone in the thick of it.
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