BBC Women's Football Weekly presents a Mother's Day Special featuring Lioness legend Ellen White in conversation with Manchester United's Celin Bizet Dønnum about navigating motherhood in professional football. The candid discussion explores how Dønnum balances pregnancy with her career at Manchester United, sharing her journey of living 'two dreams at the same time' as both a professional athlete and soon-to-be mother.

The episode, airing on Radio 5 Live on March 15, 2026, delves into practical challenges including training modifications during pregnancy, pelvic floor health education, and maternity leave policies in women's football. Dønnum discusses the support she's received from Manchester United and her husband Aron, who is also a professional footballer, as they navigate their unique circumstances as a two-career couple.

Drawing inspiration from fellow player Hannah Blundell, Dønnum addresses breaking stigmas around young motherhood in athletes' 'peak years' and reveals her plans for returning to play after childbirth. The conversation highlights how women's football is evolving to support players' family planning decisions while maintaining competitive careers, offering valuable insight for current and future generations of female athletes.