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*My brand new Preconception + First Trimester Online Course is now available? š Click here to join today!* Special launch pricing ends Dec 6th 2023.
During the first trimester of pregnancy, it's essential to take care of both your physical and mental well-being. However, I know sometimes this is easier said than done when you are battling intense fatigue (and often other symptoms like nausea too). In today's episode I share three easy ways to support your mindset during this crucial period. I promise they are easy to implement but can have a huge impact on your first trimester.
If you're keen to learn more tips like this, as well as all the information on navigating your care provider options in pregnancy join my Preconception + First Trimester Online Course Click here to join today!I would love to hear your thoughts, questions, and ideas for future episodes so please get in touch on instagram - my insta is @hannahwillsmoremidwife or through my website www.hannahwillsmore.com. Remember to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes, and if you're enjoying the podcast I would be ever so grateful if you could rate and review on your favourite podcast player.
Disclaimer: Remember as always the info provided in this podcast does not constitute medical, midwifery, psychological, childbirth, pre-natal or post-natal education or other professional medical advice, and is provided for general information and guidance purposes only. Hannah Willsmore will not be liable for any expenses, losses, damages (including indirect or consequential damages) or costs which might be incurred as a result of your reliance on this information, advice, content or materials. This release includes but is not limited to any claim for personal injury, damages and death of any individual which has received information from Hannah Willsmore. Further, Hannah Willsmore does not make any representations or give any warranties about their accuracy, reliability, completeness or suitability for any particular purpose. If you have any health concerns or questions you should speak with your midwife or doctor
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In this episode, I share a quick personal and business life update with you! If you haven't heard already - we recently moved house, which has been a huge journey, especially with a toddler. But amidst the chaos, I've been working on something exciting - I am making my Preconception + First Trimester Online Course FREE to access for the rest of the month!
Click here to get your FREE access to Hannah's Preconception + First Trimester Online Course!
I know how exciting it is when you first see those two pink lines on the pregnancy test! But I also know how overwhelming the first trimester can be - not only just from the intense fatigue and nausea, but all the decisions that you need to make.Midwife or Ob? Public or private? What are doulas? How can a student midwife help you have a positive birth? What about your birth options - does your hospital offer baths or water? Or perhaps you know you want an epidural or caesarean - who is best to provide your care then?
So many questions right?! But don't worry - this course is here to arm you with the answers.
I designed this course because I want you to have all of the information on your different care providers, but also tools to use during the first trimester to help you to feel better, and to get through this often challenging time.
As a midwife working in public and private hospitals I have insider knowledge on our maternity care options in Australia - and I share all of this knowledge with you in this course!
Over five modules I take you through the common physical and emotional changes women experience in the first trimester and how you can support your body to feel better, important lifestyle considerations to implement in early pregnancy - plus we go in depth into how to choose the right care provider for you.
Click here to get your FREE access to Hannah's Preconception + First Trimester Online Course!
I would love to hear your thoughts, questions, and ideas for future episodes so please get in touch on instagram - my insta is @heldmidwifery or through my website www.heldmidwifery.com.au. Remember to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes, and if you're enjoying the podcast I would be ever so grateful if you could rate and review on your favourite podcast player.Disclaimer: Remember as always the info provided in this podcast does not constitute medical, midwifery, psychological, childbirth, pre-natal or post-natal education or other professional medical advice, and is provided for general information and guidance purposes only. Hannah Willsmore will not be liable for any expenses, losses, damages (including indirect or consequential damages) or costs which might be incurred as a result of your reliance on this information, advice, content or materials. This release includes but is not limited to any claim for personal injury, damages and death of any individual which has received information from Hannah Willsmore. Further, Hannah Willsmore does not make any representations or give any warranties about their accuracy, reliability, completeness or suitability
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In this episode of the Changing Birth podcast, I discusses the topic of gestational diabetes, which affects 20% of pregnant women in Australia. Drawing from personal experience and professional insights, I aim to provide positive tips, empowering information, and practical strategies to help you manage gestational diabetes. We cover the physiological causes of gestational diabetes, testing methods, controversies around diagnosis criteria, and lifestyle changes such as dietary changes and exercise that can help manage blood sugar levels. I also share many of my top foods and easy to prepare meals to eat when managing gestational diabetes.
This episode is brought to you by Coast Yoga. Coast Yoga is located in Glenelg, South Australia and offer combined prenatal yoga and birth education sessions. Each class includes yoga and pilates, pelvic floor strengthening and awareness, and breathing and relaxation exercises. One of the things I love most about Coast Yoga and their prenatal class is the community and connection - starting to build your village and making meaningful connections with other women in pregnancy is so beneficial. I am always so grateful to have attended the prenatal classes at Coast Yoga during my pregnancy, and highly recommend to any pregnant mamas! Coast Yoga have kindly given us a code which enables you to receive 20% off your First Pass Purchase - just click here to learn more and remember to enter the code HELD2024 to receive your exclusive discount.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Midwives Cauldron Podcast Episodes on Gestational diabetes (highly recommend listening to all three episodes).
https://themidwivescauldron.buzzsprout.com/1178486/episodes/8766889-gestational-diabetes-the-pregnancy-perspective
https://themidwivescauldron.buzzsprout.com/1178486/episodes/8857485-gestational-diabetes-the-baby-s-perspective
https://themidwivescauldron.buzzsprout.com/1178486/episodes/9914804-real-food-for-pregnancy-an-interview-with-lily-nichols-rdn
https://www.rachelreed.website/blog/gestational-diabetes-beyond-the-label
Real Food for Gestational Diabetes book by Lily Nichols.
I would love to hear your thoughts, questions, and ideas for future episodes so please get in touch on instagram - my insta is @heldmidwifery or through my website www.heldmidwifery.com.au. Remember to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes, and if you're enjoying the podcast I would be ever so grateful if you could rate and review on your favourite podcast player.Disclaimer: Remember as always the info provided in this podcast does not constitute medical, midwifery, psychological, childbirth, pre-natal or post-natal education or other professional medical advice, and is provided for general information and guidance purposes only. Hannah Willsmore will not be liable for any expenses, losses, damages (including indirect or consequential damages) or costs which might be incurred as a result of your reliance on this information, advice, content or materials. This release includes but is not limited to any claim for personal injury, damages and death of any individual which has received information from Hannah Willsmore. Further, Hannah Willsmore does not make any representations or give any warranties about their accuracy, reliability, completeness or suitability
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In this episode we welcome Brooke Maree Babywearing Consultant to discuss all things baby carriers and babywearing! We discuss how to choose the right carrier, ensuring proper fit, tips for when babywearing is uncomfortable, and what to do if your baby doesn't like the carrier. Brooke also talks about her role in the Australian Babywearing Association as well as Kangatraining Australia - which provides postnatal workouts for mums while wearing your baby in a carrier - so cool!
To celebrate the magic of babywearing we are running an epic giveaway where you can win a Tula Mesh Explore baby carrier PLUS a 30 min babywearing video consultation with Brooke! to enter just make sure you're following both @heldmidwifery and @brookemaree.babywearing on instagram, and comment on our reel for this podcast episode and you'll be in the running to win! Giveaway closes October 9th at midnight so make sure you head on over to our insta to enter!
Links mentioned in today's episode:
https://www.brookemaree.com.au
https://kangatraining.info/country/au
https://babywearingaustralia.com.au/
Timestamps for today's episode:00:11 Meet Brooke
00:43 Benefits and Challenges of Babywearing
02:01 Practical Tips for New Parents
05:51 Safety Tips and Best Practices
24:03 Debunking Myths: Baby Carriers and Hip Health
24:36 Optimal Baby Positioning when using Carriers
27:48 Troubleshooting Baby Carrier Issues - shoulder and back pain.
32:49 Adjusting Carriers for Growing Babies and Toddlers
36:19 Kanga Training - Safe exercise with Your Baby
40:37 Final Thoughts and Resources
I would love to hear your thoughts, questions, and ideas for future episodes so please get in touch on instagram - my insta is @heldmidwifery or through my website www.heldmidwifery.com.au. Remember to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes, and if you're enjoying the podcast I would be ever so grateful if you could rate and review on your favourite podcast player.
Disclaimer: Remember as always the info provided in this podcast does not constitute medical, midwifery, psychological, childbirth, pre-natal or post-natal education or other professional medical advice, and is provided for general information and guidance purposes only. Hannah Willsmore will not be liable for any expenses, losses, damages (including indirect or consequential damages) or costs which might be incurred as a result of your reliance on this information, advice, content or materials. This release includes but is not limited to any claim for personal injury, damages and death of any individual which has received information from Hannah Willsmore. Further, Hannah Willsmore does not make any representations or give any warranties about their accuracy, reliability, completeness or suitability for any particular purpose. If you have any health concerns or questions you should speak with your midwife or doctor.
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In this episode of the Changing Birth Podcast, we explore how to prepare your partner to be the best support during labor and birth. We discuss the importance of open communication, addressing their fears, understanding the birth plan, and playing to their strengths. Practical advice includes watching birth videos together, practicing massage techniques and comfort measures for labour and more! This episode aims to provide actionable steps to ensure your partner is calm and confident when it comes to your birth!
This episode is brought to you by Coast Yoga. Coast Yoga is located in Glenelg, South Australia and offer combined prenatal yoga and birth education sessions. Each class includes yoga and pilates, pelvic floor strengthening and awareness, and breathing and relaxation exercises. One of the things I love most about Coast Yoga and their prenatal class is the community and connection - starting to build your village and making meaningful connections with other women in pregnancy is so beneficial. I am always so grateful to have attended the prenatal classes at Coast Yoga during my pregnancy, and highly recommend to any pregnant mamas! Coast Yoga have kindly given us a code which enables you to receive 20% off your First Pass Purchase - just click here to learn more and remember to enter the code HELD2024 to receive your exclusive discount.
Timestamps for today's episode...00:16 The Importance of Partner Support
02:08 Open Communication Strategies
03:45 Addressing Partner's Fears and Worries
07:50 Understanding the Birth Plan
11:43 Playing to Partner's Strengths
14:21 Watching Birth Videos Together
16:45 Practicing Techniques
I would love to hear your thoughts, questions, and ideas for future episodes so please get in touch on instagram - my insta is @heldmidwifery or through my website www.heldmidwifery.com.au. Remember to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes, and if you're enjoying the podcast I would be ever so grateful if you could rate and review on your favourite podcast player.
Disclaimer: Remember as always the info provided in this podcast does not constitute medical, midwifery, psychological, childbirth, pre-natal or post-natal education or other professional medical advice, and is provided for general information and guidance purposes only. Hannah Willsmore will not be liable for any expenses, losses, damages (including indirect or consequential damages) or costs which might be incurred as a result of your reliance on this information, advice, content or materials. This release includes but is not limited to any claim for personal injury, damages and death of any individual which has received information from Hannah Willsmore. Further, Hannah Willsmore does not make any representations or give any warranties about their accuracy, reliability, completeness or suitability for any particular purpose. If you have any health concerns or questions you should speak with your midwife or doctor.
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Anna Ritan is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian-Nutritionist with over 12 years experience, and she specializes in paediatric and neonatal nutritional therapy and dietary education. She is an Adelaide gal like me and my go to person for dietary advice for kids and babies.
We dive into a series of listener-submitted questions covering topics such as baby poo concerns, starting solids, managing reflux, and dealing with fussy eating in toddlers. Anna provides invaluable advice and practical tips, all grounded in an evidence-based approach, to help parents navigate the complexities of pediatric nutrition. Tune in for insights on ensuring your child's nutritional needs are met and making mealtimes more manageable.
Follow Anna on Insta @nourishlittlelives or her website https://www.nourishlittlelives.com.au/01:44 Understanding Mucus in Baby's Stool
03:34 Addressing Food Protein-Induced Allergic Proctocolitis
07:47 Starting Solids for Babies with Reflux
12:01 When to Start Solids and What to Begin With
14:01 Iron Requirements for Babies
19:01 Fussy Eating in Babies and Toddlers
25:15 Identifying Underlying Issues in Feeding
25:53 Dealing with Fussy Toddlers
26:54 Serving Food Without Pressure
27:58 Creative Ways to Serve Chicken
30:29 Managing Toddler's Eating Habits
32:32 Balancing Breastfeeding and Solid Foods
34:40 Understanding Toddler's Variable Appetite
37:09 Handling Food Throwing
I would love to hear your thoughts, questions, and ideas for future episodes so please get in touch on instagram - my insta is @heldmidwifery or through my website www.heldmidwifery.com.au. Remember to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes, and if you're enjoying the podcast I would be ever so grateful if you could rate and review on your favourite podcast player.Disclaimer: Remember as always the info provided in this podcast does not constitute medical, midwifery, psychological, childbirth, pre-natal or post-natal education or other professional medical advice, and is provided for general information and guidance purposes only. Hannah Willsmore will not be liable for any expenses, losses, damages (including indirect or consequential damages) or costs which might be incurred as a result of your reliance on this information, advice, content or materials. This release includes but is not limited to any claim for personal injury, damages and death of any individual which has received information from Hannah Willsmore. Further, Hannah Willsmore does not make any representations or give any warranties about their accuracy, reliability, completeness or suitability for any particular purpose. If you have any health concerns or questions you should speak with your midwife or doctor.
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In this solo episode, I dive into a variety of listener questions covering topics from our new business ventures and personal updates, to preparing for birth and breastfeeding. I discuss our new services, including infant sleep workshops and private mothers groups, and share personal stories about my family's ongoing house search and health challenges. Key topics include managing gestational diabetes, transitioning toddlers to childcare, and co-sleeping strategies with a newborn on the way.
02:24 Launching Private Mothers Groups
07:39 Changing Providers in Public Maternity System
11:29 Hand Expressing Colostrum
12:29 First Trimester Nausea Tips
16:09 Postpartum Haemorrhage
17:49 Managing Gestational Diabetes
22:25 Home Birth Insurance Changes
25:44 Postpartum and Breastfeeding Tips
28:04 Navigating Childcare Transitions
29:59 Co-Sleeping with a Newborn and Toddler
32:57 Business and Work Plans
35:00 Archie's Sleep Journey
38:14 Personal Life and Health Challenges
Resources mentioned in today's episode:
Held Private Mother's Groups
Antenatal Expressing Video Training
Real Food for Gestational Diabetes book by Lily Nicholls.
Sara Wickham PPH Info
Rachel Reed Future of Homebirth Midwifery article.I would love to hear your thoughts, questions, and ideas for future episodes so please get in touch on instagram - my insta is @heldmidwifery or through my website www.heldmidwifery.com.au. Remember to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes, and if you're enjoying the podcast I would be ever so grateful if you could rate and review on your favourite podcast player.
Disclaimer: Remember as always the info provided in this podcast does not constitute medical, midwifery, psychological, childbirth, pre-natal or post-natal education or other professional medical advice, and is provided for general information and guidance purposes only. Hannah Willsmore will not be liable for any expenses, losses, damages (including indirect or consequential damages) or costs which might be incurred as a result of your reliance on this information, advice, content or materials. This release includes but is not limited to any claim for personal injury, damages and death of any individual which has received information from Hannah Willsmore. Further, Hannah Willsmore does not make any representations or give any warranties about their accuracy, reliability, completeness or suitability for any particular purpose. If you have any health concerns or questions you should speak with your midwife or doctor.
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Are you expecting your second baby and wondering how to prepare your toddler? In this episode I bring on my beautiful friend Adele who is a prenatal yoga teacher and mum of four, to share how she supported her older children with the arrival of a new baby. Adele shares lots of tips and practical advice that I know will be so helpful if you are navigating this transition too. If you haven't already make sure you listen to Part 1 - Episode 75!
Involving your older children in the immediate postpartum period. How to support your older children through the big feelings around a new baby. Ways that you can honour your 'golden month' postpartum with older children. How Adele fits in self-care as a mum of four and her tips for staying calm and regulated. Adele's journey with PND (postnatal depression) and how she learnt to lean on her support network. Her top advice for any mamas transitioning from 1 to 2.
In this episode we discuss:This episode is brought to you by Coast Yoga. Coast Yoga is located in Glenelg, South Australia and offer combined prenatal yoga and birth education sessions. Each class includes yoga and pilates, pelvic floor strengthening and awareness, and breathing and relaxation exercises. One of the things I love most about Coast Yoga and their prenatal class is the community and connection - starting to build your village and making meaningful connections with other women in pregnancy is so beneficial. I am always so grateful to have attended the prenatal classes at Coast Yoga during my pregnancy, and highly recommend to any pregnant mamas! Coast Yoga have kindly given us a code which enables you to receive 20% off your First Pass Purchase - just click here to learn more and remember to enter the code HELD2024 to receive your exclusive discount.
I would love to hear your thoughts, questions, and ideas for future episodes so please get in touch on instagram - my insta is @heldmidwifery or through my website www.heldmidwifery.com.au. Remember to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes, and if you're enjoying the podcast I would be ever so grateful if you could rate and review on your favourite podcast player.Disclaimer: Remember as always the info provided in this podcast does not constitute medical, midwifery, psychological, childbirth, pre-natal or post-natal education or other professional medical advice, and is provided for general information and guidance purposes only. Hannah Willsmore will not be liable for any expenses, losses, damages (including indirect or consequential damages) or costs which might be incurred as a result of your reliance on this information, advice, content or materials. This release includes but is not limited to any claim for personal injury, damages and death of any individual which has received information from Hannah Willsmore. Further, Hannah Willsmore does not make any representations or give any warranties about their accuracy, reliability, completeness or suitability for any particular purpose. If you have any health concerns or questions you should speak with your midwife or doctor.
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Ever wondered what Mel chose for her own births? And how it all went? Today she spills the tea about her own personal births through an interview with Anna from Sacred Birth International who interviewed Mel about her birth stories on the Natural Birth podcastā¦ we can think of no better way to celebrate 1 MILLION DOWNLOADS for the Great Birth Rebellion podcast than to share a raw story about the choices Mel made for her own pregnancy and birth journeys - youāll hear what I did for my tiny pre-term baby and also hear the backstory about how I laughed my second baby out.
Big thanks to Anna from @thenaturalbirthpodcast for interviewing me and facilitating this storytelling.Get more from the Great Birth Rebellion Podcast
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The information and resources provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute or replace medical or midwifery advice. Instead, all information provided is intended for education, with itās application intended for discussion between yourself and your care provider and/or workplace if you are a health professional.
The Great Birth Rebellion podcast reserves the right to supplement, edit, change, delete any information at any time. Whilst we have tried to maintain accuracy and completeness of information, we do not warrant or guarantee the accuracy or currency of the information. The podcast accepts no liability for any loss, damage or unfavourable outcomes howsoever arising out of the use or reliance on the content.
This podcast is not a replacement for midwifery or medical clinical care.
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In todayās episode Maude takes us through her two pregnancies and births. She moved interstate in her first pregnancy, registered with her local public hospital and had a planned caesarean because her baby was breech. She talks at length about her positive birth experience and the challenges of breastfeeding and being a stay at home mum. When she fell pregnant with her second baby, she accessed psychological support to assist with the transition from one to two babies and it really set her up for a smooth pregnancy. She knew she wanted a VBAC so she takes us through what she did to prepare and how the birth unfolded.
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Sometimes we hear so much about birth - all kinds of births - that we can forget it is a normal, biological process. In todayās episode, Emilyās experience reiterates the ease of physiological birth - both at home with a single baby, and in hospital with twins. She is honest from the get-go when she admits that she wasnāt even sure she wanted to be a parent but we follow her journey of acceptance, the grief of misscarriage, the trust in her body and the preparation she did to lean into her intuition and birth all three babies with a profound sense of faith in her breath and body. If youāre currently in a period of doubt and fear (both very normal experiences in pregnancy), youāll find so much comfort in this episode.
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What makes The Birth Class so unique?
Instead of learning from one person with one perspective, weāve gathered nine perinatal health specialists to take you through everything you need to know about labour and birth.
Evidence based information is key to thorough preparation. In The Birth Class youāll learn from:
the process of labour and the hormones involved the benefits and risks of interventions your pain-relief options what happens in an emergency caesarean what to expect in the hours after birth active preparation for a VBAC
5 midwives and an obstetrician, a womenās health physiotherapist, yoga teacher and birth doula.
Listen in your own time and as many times as you like so you understand:Plus, youāll be taught practical birth skills that will help you navigate the twists and turns of labour.
The Birth Class is accessible birth education thatās both conversational and wise. Best of all, it will start a conversation with you and your support person so you can both feel prepared and confident to make informed choices; the foundation of a positive birth experience.
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In this episode Katie takes Rachel into a conversation about why the nipple shield topic gets Katieās knickers in a Twist.
We discuss:
The history of their use from1500s to present day How the research might not be telling the right story? Why are they so controversial? We ask do nipple shields affect how much milk the baby can take out of the breast? When might be a good reason to use a nipple shield ā way more reasons than you probably think! How do you get the right fit, and who are we fitting the shield for, the babyās mouth or the mumās nip? Do babies attach differently when they use one? And we discuss how to wean off from using a nipple shield.All this and tons more packed in to one episode for your eager lugāols.
Want to listen to the new podcast 'The Feeding Couch'? Find it here or on all good podcast hosting platforms!
Get 10% off Katie's Breastfeeding & Lactation: the fundamentals online course today with code POD10 at checkout.
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The information provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute medical or legal advice; instead, all information available on this site are for general informational purposes only. The Midwives' Cauldron podcast reserves the right to supplement, change or delete any information at any time.
The information and materials on the podcast is provided "as is"; no representations are made that the content is error-free. Whilst we have tried to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information we do not warrant or guarantee the accurateness.
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In this episode, Katie takes Rachel behind the scenes for an in-depth exploration of donor milkāan intriguing topic that might just challenge everything you thought you knew about this practice.
I have to caveat that some of the information in this episode is possibly going to get your knickers in a twist though ā do we have any episode that donāt?!
Weāll be discussing:
The history of milk banking Are we seeing different health outcomes when using donor milk compared to a motherās own milk?Are there differences between donor and mothers milk that we should know aboutWhat about informal, unpasteurised, milk sharing? Is this also happening in the hospital settings as well? And have you ever heard the term āmilk siblingā before?I'll also dive into whether we need to rethink our approach to milk when caring for vulnerable infants. Plus, Rachel asks me about the future of milk bankingāwhere is this practice headed?
LINKS:
Evidence-Based Methods That Promote Human Milk Feeding of Preterm InfantsEarly postpartum pumping behaviors
Supplementation of Mother's Own Milk with Preterm Donor Milk
Maternal production of milk
Proactive Lactation Care
Economic benefits and costs of human milk feedings
The institutional cost of acquiring 100 mL of human milk
Want to listen to the new podcast 'The Feeding Couch'? Find it here or on all good podcast hosting platforms!
Get 10% off Katie's Breastfeeding & Lactation: the fundamentals online course today with code POD10 at checkout.
Support the show
Please support the show via Patreon or BuyMeACoffee MERCH here! Music Joseph McDadeLike this podcast? Leave us a review here
Want more from Katie and Rachel?
Katie's website
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The information provided on this podcast does not, and is not intended to, constitute medical or legal advice; instead, all information available on this site are for general informational purposes only. The Midwives' Cauldron podcast reserves the right to supplement, change or delete any information at any time.
The information and materials on the podcast is provided "as is"; no representations are made that the content is error-free. Whilst we have tried to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information we do not warrant or guarantee the accurateness.
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Today weāre joined by Jo, a Forensic Accountant turned Psychic Medium, sharing her four birth stories. Growing up in a family of eight, Jo was surrounded by babies, and hospital births were simply the norm. Her first birth experience was profoundly shaped by her mother-in-lawās illness and passing, which, unbeknownst to her at the time, would mark her initiation into the world of mediumship.
Today, Jo opens up about her hospital births, which she once saw as positive, yet were shaped by a cascade of interventions - inductions, episiotomies, NICU stays, and even an epidural injury. It was through the gift of mediumship and learning to trust her intuition that Jo realised all the wisdom she needed to guide her through her fourth pregnancy and birth was already within her. Jo's journey is a powerful reminder of the innate and sacred wisdom that we all carry within us.
Show Notes:
Instagram: @jo_themedium
Birthkeeper: @the_authentic_birthkeeper
Mentioned in this episode:
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If you need to hear a positive NICU breastfeeding story, this is it! Sarah shares her experience with premature prelabour rupture of membranes (PPROM) and the NICU journey that followed the birth of her baby at 32 weeks. She started antenatal expressing in labour and continued hand-expressing in the days after before switching to a hospital-grade pump. She had plenty of milk, triple-fed and used a nipple-shield alongside navigating an oversupply (she could pump 400ml in a single session!). She saw a variety of lactation consultants in the first few months and emphasises how important it is to find the right person for you who also has the right level of expertise for your situation.
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The Spinning BabiesĀ® techniques are well known the world over for providing the opportunity for women to promote the physiological function of their bodies and prevent pathology in the birth process. Today we welcome Gail Tully, Midwife and creator of Spinning BabiesĀ® to discuss her work.
This episode is generously sponsored by The Birth Sling by Dr Jess Michaels. As a special gift to Great Birth Rebellion listeners, use code GBR24 for a 10% discount at www.thebirthsling.com.
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This is a really lovely episode, where Agustina shares her two pregnancies and births, alongside her experiences as a Canadian living far away from her family. She opted for private obstetric care because she wanted extended follow-up care in the days after birth. She stayed really active in pregnancy, moved with the contractions and laboured relatively quickly, birthing both her babies with ease. Breastfeeding was a different story and if youāve ever wondered exactly how profound and helpful a one-on-one session with a lactation consultant is, listen to Agustinaās experience - it speaks volumes!
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Hilary Walker documents people and places with an informal documentary style, capturing mood and authenticity. Once a month she shoots maternity, newborn and family mini sessions in her cosy bedroom style studio in Brunswick East at affordable rates. Sessions are 20 minutes and they are a breeze. The result is a collection of beautiful images capturing your family as they are in that moment. Hilary also offers shoots at home and around peopleās neighbourhoods and she loves documenting families in their natural habitat. Sheās really good at making people feel comfortable and bringing out the best in everyone. I should let you know that Hilary is my sister, so sheās paying me to say all this. But if you donāt believe me, you can take a look at her work at www.hilarywalker.com.au and let her pictures speak for themselves. I have been lucky to have Hilary photographing our family all through my kids lives, but I also choose to have her photograph me for my business too. Most of the images you see of me throughout ABS have been taken by Hilary. She shoots portraits, still life, product, interiors and architecture too. Check out her website and see how you could make use of her skills!
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Hey gang! Today's episode features Axelle, a mum-of-two from Sydney. She talks to us all about her births, being a young mum, how important the role of your support partner is and the lessons she learnt about birth (and herself) along the way.
You can check out Axelle's birth video on my Instagram
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Love Tina
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Welcome back my loves! Today I am joined by Ebony who is a teacher and mama from Sydney. Ebony will be sharing her birth story with us today to hopefully help spread the message that not ALL posterior births end in intervention- sometimes it is the best position for baby. She talks all about the techniques and tips that got her through as well as sharing her experience with a newborn with tongue tie and CMPI (cow milk protein intolerance).
You can find out more about Ebony here as she shares her journey with CMPI.
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Cannot wait to share the next stories with you soon!
Love Tina
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