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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 donât have thrush, youâll 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 babyâs 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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Episode 57 - Getting reported to AHPRA
Midwife, Jo Hunter, to talks about the process of being reported to AHPRA. For Australian Midwives this will help you better understand what it is like being reported to AHPRA as Jo takes us through her research. If...
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Episode 56 - Hospital packing list
What to bring to the hospital for your birth journey. I emphasise the importance of being prepared and offer practical tips and suggestions for items to consider bringing. From pain management tools to postpartum...
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Episode 55 - Supplies to gather for labour at home
This episode is for anyone planning a home labour or homebirth to make sure your birth space is as comfortable as possible and you have everything you need to labour or give birth at home. B offers some helpful tips...
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Episode 54 - What midwives do at a homebirth
Mel and her work-wife Ashlee Anslow @thebirthingtreemidwifery answer listener questions on the topic âwhat do midwives do at a homebirthâ. We talk about our emergency plans and equipment, what we carry with us to...
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Episode 52 - Haemorrhoids
It's all about haemorrhoids in pregnancy and postpartum and this episode gives you a list of at home remedies and strategies that you can use to prevent and manage haemorrhoids, or what weâve affectionately called...
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