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Episode 72 - Episiotomy Part 1
Episiotomy is the practice of using scissors to cut the opening of the vagina to make it larger for childbirth. In Australia, 25% of women receive one. We examine this practice in what we thought would be one episode…...
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Episode 71 - Strategies to help you have a great birth
It’s possible to have the time of your life at your birth and describe it as GREAT afterwards. So great that you are excited to do it again. In this guide to a great birth episode Mel explains the science behind the...
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Episode 70 - Freebirth in the Media with Charlotte King ABC reporter
Mel meets with Charlotte King, a researcher and reporter from the ABC news network in Australia. Charlotte was one of the reporters working on a recent (Feb 2024) media story about Freebirth in Australia. This...
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Episode 69 - Low Lying Placenta
Have you received a diagnosis of low-lying placenta? this could change your your birth options, but most of the time it doesn't have to. We discuss the likelihood of it moving and research coming out about the risks...
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Episode 68 - Tongue tie
Today we discuss Tongue tie, what is it, how is it diagnosed how can it be corrected and what to do if you don't want to surgically manage it. Dr Reena Murray has some amazing resources for families working through...
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Episode 67 - Osteopathy for babies
Advanced Paediatric Osteopath and Lactation consultant Reena Murray from @completelyaligned joins the podcast to discuss Osteopathy for babies and young children and how this therapy can complement the care you give...
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Episode 65 - Breath work for birth with Emma Johnston
Mel invites her long term friend Emma Johnston (aka @newearth.mama) to the podcast to discuss Breath work for birth. Emma has studied mastery of breath work (among other things) and is one half of the 'The...
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Episode 64 - Sleeping in pregnancy
why we are told not to sleep on our back during pregnancy (and what to do if you wake up on your back), comfort strategies, what to do with your night waking times, bedtime bladder health, managing sleep discomfort...
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Episode 62 - Thrush in pregnancy
we are kicking off with an Australian summer special by talking about thrush in pregnancy. We talk about what it is and how to fix it for good. Even if you don’t have thrush, you’ll learn about how to keep your vagina...
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Episode 61 - Osteopathy in pregnancy with Liz and Kate
Osteopaths Kate and Liz all about osteopathy during pregnancy and osteopathic care of the pelvic bowl in preparation for birth.
You can follow follow Kathryn (kate) on insta @thepelvichealth_osteo
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Episode 59 - Is my baby moving normally
Is your baby moving normally during pregnancy? 15% of women report reduced movement of their baby at some point during their pregnancy, but what are normal movements, how you monitor movement and what could it mean if...
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Episode 58 - Optimal Umbilical Cord Management
The umbilical has a purpose in the minutes following your baby’s birth. Leaving it intact enhances the health of your baby and assists in the transition to breathing air. In this episode, Mel explains what the cord...
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