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#171 - In this episode of First Time Mum's Chat, host Helen Thompson interviews Garrett Wood Kusmierz, founder of Kozēkozē.
Garrett shares how her personal challenges with postpartum breast milk leakage led her to create a sustainable, absorbent bra that provides comfort and ease for breastfeeding mums. Learn how her innovative approach can help you manage common postpartum issues like engorgement and leakage.
If you're looking for practical, eco-friendly solutions to make your postpartum journey smoother, this episode is a must-listen! Tune in now for expert insights and Garrett’s inspiring story.
Check out the show notes here at https://www.mybabymassage.net/podcast/171. If you'd like to reach out and say hi, you can find @firsttimemumschat on Instagram.
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#170 - Struggling to calm your baby or figure out their cues? You’re not alone!
In this special Q&A episode, I’ll reveal the secrets behind baby massage — a powerful way to soothe fussy babies, improve sleep, and boost bonding.
You’ll get answers to common questions like are there any specific techniques to soothe and calm my baby and the best times to massage your baby. Whether you're a first-time mum or experienced, these tips could be your game changer!
Hit play to learn techniques that will help your baby feel happier and more settled!
Check out the show notes here at https://www.mybabymassage.net/podcast/170. If you'd like to reach out and say hi, you can find @firsttimemumschat on Instagram.
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#169 - In this special Q&A episode of First Time Mum's Chat, Helen Thompson dives into your most pressing questions about postpartum depression and anxiety. Drawing on wisdom from previous episodes, Helen shares powerful excerpts from past interviews with experts and real mums who have experienced the ups and downs of early motherhood.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
🌟 Expert Insights & Real Stories: Hear from mental health professionals and mums who’ve been there, as they share actionable tips and strategies to help you manage anxiety and depression during this challenging time.
🛑 Identifying Key Signs: Discover the difference between the baby blues and more serious conditions, and learn the crucial signs that it might be time to seek help—all through the voices of those who truly understand.
💬 Your Questions, Answered: get answers to your burning questions by revisiting the best advice from earlier episodes, giving you a clear roadmap to navigate the emotional rollercoaster of new motherhood.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed or just need a bit of guidance, this episode is for you!
Check out the show notes here at https://www.mybabymassage.net/podcast/169. If you'd like to reach out and say hi, you can find @firsttimemumschat on Instagram.
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#168 - I think it's fair to say that many of us spend too much time comparing ourselves to others, often coming up short! A lot of first time mums that I speak with face this issue and it's easy to go in a downward spiral isn't it, particularly when you're getting started in your parenting journey.
If you can relate to this, then you're going to find what Blanka Falk my guest in this episode has to say very interesting. Blanka is the host of the Renew Motherhood podcast and a mum of 4 located in Germany who faced her biggest challenge when child number 4 came along!
During our chat you'll hear us talk about:-
The importance of going within and getting in touch with your intuition.The importance of being 100% present for your baby and how it will help deepen the bond between you for life.Being honest and allowing yourself to be vulnerable and accepting that you don't always have the answers.And much more...
Check out the show notes here at https://www.mybabymassage.net/podcast/168. If you'd like to reach out and say hi, you can find @firsttimemumschat on Instagram.
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#167 - In this episode, I'm talking with Sukie Baxter, an equestrian, entrepreneur, and healer who is deeply passionate about how we humans craft a vibrant and meaningful existence in our complex, imperfect world.
We talk about anxiety and I'm sure that you'll find her take on this topic very interesting. During our chat you'll hear us talk about:-
How being with animals and spending time in nature can help relieve states of anxiety or stress.The importance of becoming self aware, developing your internal compass and being in tune with your surroundings.The importance of developing sensory skills and being attuned to your body.Why it is so important to encourage movement in your little one and to challenge society's norms.And much more...
Check out the show notes here at https://www.mybabymassage.net/podcast/167. If you'd like to reach out and say hi, you can find @firsttimemumschat on Instagram.
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#166 - In this episode, I'm bringing you the second of of two episodes with the amazing Austin Rees.
Austin has been supporting families for more than 20 years and has a wide repertoire as a craniosacral Therapy Practitioner, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, a Licensed Massage Therapist, Babywearing Educator, as well as a TummyTime! Method TM Professional..
Combining her expertise in lactation, babywearing, and craniosacral therapy, Austin is able to offer comprehensive care and support to families.
During this episode you'll hear Austin share tips from her vast experience specifically around how she helps families faced with flathead in infants or a misshapen head.
Check out the show notes here at https://www.mybabymassage.net/podcast/166. If you'd like to reach out and say hi, you can find @firsttimemumschat on Instagram.
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#165 - In this episode. I'm chatting with author of the Bodywork Book Series, Susan Vaughan Kratz. Susan has 40 years of Occupational Therapy Experience and participates in clinical research of current innovative ways to assist her clients and families to overcome their difficulties. Her books offer real solutions that have helped real babies and real families and she routinely teaches these to parents seeking help with their little ones.
During our chat you'll hear Susan talk about issues including torticollis, umbilical cord issues, digestion issues including colic, reflux and constipation.
Check out the show notes here at https://www.mybabymassage.net/podcast/165. If you'd like to reach out and say hi, you can find @firsttimemumschat on Instagram.
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#164 - In this episode, I'm chatting with Jess. Jess was so frustrated with a lot of the advice she received after becoming a first time mum that she decided to launch her own podcast to help support other mums!
During our chat you'll hear Jess talk about her experiences during her early stages as a first time mum including:-
Her biggest frustrations when she commenced her parenting journey.Two books which helped her understand her little one better and learn about co-sleeping.How massaging her daughter helped relax her and relieve some tummy issues.Check out the show notes here at https://www.mybabymassage.net/podcast/164. If you'd like to reach out and say hi, you can find @firsttimemumschat on Instagram.
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#163 - In this episode, I'm bringing you the first of two episodes with the amazing Austin Rees.
Austin has been supporting families for more than 20 years and has a wide repertoire as a craniosacral Therapy Practitioner, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, a Licensed Massage Therapist, Babywearing Educator, as well as a TummyTime! Method TM Professional..
Combining her expertise in lactation, babywearing, and craniosacral therapy, Austin is able to offer comprehensive care and support to families.
During this episode you'll hear Austin share tips from her vast experience specifically around how she helps families faced with infant tummy troubles and tummy time challenges.
Check out the show notes here at https://www.mybabymassage.net/podcast/163. If you'd like to reach out and say hi, you can find @firsttimemumschat on Instagram.
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#162 - In this episode, I'm bringing you an amazing woman, Suzzie Vehrs, who is a doula and childbirth educator.
Suzzie is passionate about helping moms have a safe and healthy birth and she also helps mums after they return home, supporting them as they start to navigate their way through the world of parenting.
During our chat you'll hear Suzzie talk about:-
How she helps familiesWhy you shouldn't feel guilty or anxious reaching out for help and why it's so important to do soThe importance of valuing and looking after yourself and ensuring you are getting the nutrients you need.Check out the show notes here at https://www.mybabymassage.net/podcast/162. If you'd like to reach out and say hi, you can find @firsttimemumschat on Instagram.
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#161 - In this episode of First Time Mum's Chat I'm doing something a little different, a question and answer (Q&A) session.
I'm regularly asked questions by mums who are getting started in their parenting journey and I've assembled a number of questions that I'm often asked and posed them to a number of mums, many of whom I've spoken with on the podcast in the past. There are also several mums that I'm chatting with in coming episodes.
During the episode, you'll hear questions and answers relating to topics including:-
SleepTummy TimeGetting started as a parentPotty training.I hope to continue including regular Q&A episodes in the podcast, so please send me your questions!
Check out the show notes here at https://www.mybabymassage.net/podcast/161. If you'd like to reach out and say hi, you can find @firsttimemumschat on Instagram.
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#160 - In this episode of First Time Mum's Chat, I'm re-visiting the area of baby/toddler sleep and I'm thrilled to be chatting with mum of 3, Occupational Therapist, certified Family and Infant Sleep Specialist and podcast host, Heather Boyd.
Heather's baptism of fire with sleep challenges came with her eldest son, who had sleep challenges when he was a baby. Heather has worked with babies throughout her entire career as an occupational therapist, but she knew nothing about the sleep area and needed to work out how to support her son.
During our chat you'll hear Heather talk about her journey and how she helps tired parents support their baby's sleep without sleep training using a holistic approach.
Check out the show notes here at https://www.mybabymassage.net/podcast/160. If you'd like to reach out and say hi, you can find @firsttimemumschat on Instagram.
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#159 - Just try to imagine for a moment commencing your parenting journey with 7 children aged less than 3 years of age to feed and look after! This is exactly what life delivered to this week's guest, Katie Ferraro!
Katie had been struggling with feeding her first child only to discover that she was pregnant expecting quadruplets. Not surprisingly, her immediate worry was how was she going to feed another 4 needy little ones when she was struggling with just one!
During our chat you'll hear Katie explain how she came across baby led weaning and utilized her background as a nutrition professor to develop her hundred first foods approach. You'll hear Katie share many great tips and insights during our interview including:-
How a baby-led weaning approach will save you both money and timeHow baby-led weaning helps your baby to develop a foundational love of foodWhy snacks and too much milk are the biggest saboteurs of the toddler dietCheck out the show notes here at https://www.mybabymassage.net/podcast/159. If you'd like to reach out and say hi, you can find @firsttimemumschat on Instagram.
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#158 - In this episode I'm chatting with birth healing specialist and pelvic health physical therapist, Lynn Schulte. Lynn is on a mission to improve postpartum care worldwide and her passion is in helping moms have smoother births and faster recoveries.
With more than 30 years experience, you'll hear Lynn talk about topics including:-
What happens to the pelvic bones in order for a baby to be born and what keeps them from returning to their original position?How this affects the pelvic floor muscles?How can you strengthen your pelvic floor muscles after giving birth?Check out the show notes here at https://www.mybabymassage.net/podcast/158. If you'd like to reach out and say hi, you can find @firsttimemumschat on Instagram.
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#157 - In this episode of First Time Mum's Chat, I'm chatting with Dr. Emily Guarnotta. Dr. Emily is a licensed clinical psychologist specialising in maternal mental health and will shortly be launching an online practice aiming to reduce the barriers that mums often face when looking for support and therapy in areas such as postpartum anxiety or depression.
During our chat you'll hear us talk about the challenges of returning to work after maternity leave, which is often a hard time of readjustment for mums.
Check out the show notes here at https://www.mybabymassage.net/podcast/157.If you'd like to reach out and say hi, you can find @firsttimemumschat on Instagram.
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#156 - In this episode, I'm bringing you an amazing woman, ThetaHealer and mother of one, Emily Miotto. Emily helps moms work on themselves to release any limiting beliefs around motherhood and to connect with their inner selves to trust their intuition and heal both themselves and their little ones!
During our chat, you'll hear Emily talk about:-
Her postpartum depression journey and how understanding why she manifested it, helped break the cycle.Why your little one may be hypersensitive to everything happening around them and may have trouble sleeping.Why children coming into the world today are different and why moms need to do everything possible to support them as they grow up.Check out the show notes here at https://www.mybabymassage.net/podcast/156.
If you'd like to reach out and say hi, you can find @firsttimemumschat on Instagram.
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#155 - In this episode, I'm chatting with Tessia Watson, the author of the international bestselling book, Rejuvenated Mums Make Happy Kids who shares her journey into parenthood.
Tessia is a big advocate for mums to create their support system to ensure they are well supported and to appreciate that "it takes a village to raise a child". The bottom line is that you can't do this journey alone!
Check out the show notes here at https://www.mybabymassage.net/podcast/155.
If you'd like to reach out and say hi, you can find @firsttimemumschat on Instagram.
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#154 - I've spoken with a lot of great women on First Time Mum's who help families with their sleep but what's different about Kim Hawley who I'm chatting with today, is that her focus isn't just on helping your little one.
She helps entire families, which is so important because we all need our sleep right!
During our chat you'll hear Kim talk about how her holistic sleep support helps entire families optimise their daily routine, daily rhythms and environment to help improve sleep for all members of your household.
Visit me here at https://www.mybabymassage.net/podcast.
If you'd like to reach out and say hi, you can find @firsttimemumschat on Instagram.
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#153 - Imagine being pregnant and being sick up to 15 - 20 times per day at times, with what you thought was morning sickness. This was the day to day struggle that physiotherapist and holistic health practitioner Jes Reynolds endured for the first 5 months of her pregnancy!
During our chat you'll hear Jes talk about her frustrations with the medical system, feeling unsupported, facing endless appointments with specialists who could offer nothing to help her, finding nothing wrong and telling her just to accept it and get on with life!
In desperation, Jes took matters into her own hands and using her grit and determination worked out how to deal with the root cause of these stubborn symptoms.
Visit me here at https://www.mybabymassage.net/podcast.
If you'd like to reach out and say hi, you can find @firsttimemumschat on Instagram.
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I've always been a big believer in getting into a regular routine of reading to children as soon as possible after they are born. This benefits their future development in many ways, and I've discussed this in a number of earlier episodes with some wonderful guests.
Recently, I was fortunate enough to meet a wonderful woman on Instagram whose handle is Nanny Miss Monique. I was intrigued after listening to Miss Monique participate in a live titled 'It's Never Too Early To Start Reading To Your Baby'. I loved her passion, and I asked her if I could talk with her on First Time Mums Chat.
I'm sure you'll find her passion as enthralling as I do and during our chat, I asked her what sort of books she would recommend to a mum with a baby aged from 0 - 6 months.
In this episode, you'll hear her share tips on reading to your little one, including:-
Suggestions on the types of books to read to your little one.Suggestions of some specific book titles that she reads to a toddler in her care, and the benefits and the smiles that she got from that toddler.What colours a book should contain for children of this age,And so, so, so much more.
Visit me here at https://www.mybabymassage.net/podcast.
If you'd like to reach out and say hi, you can find @firsttimemumschat on Instagram.
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