Pregnancy, Birth And Beyond

The evidence is in, the policies exist yet 92% of Australian women do not have the best form of maternity care - continuity of woman-centred care near where they live. Instead they must make do with fragmented care with a string of unknown clinicians, even though continuity of care has been proven to give the best outcomes to mothers and babies. The benefits are many, but the biggest one is that your baby is more likely to survive pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period if you have continuity of woman-centred care.Since 2010 Australian has had a national plan to improve maternity services, but delivery of our health services is so inefficient it has been largely ignored all that time.The good news is that national Standard 2: Partnering with Consumers requires all health services to partner with women and families in designing and delivering health services.Yay! We have a role to play and a job to do. Find out about this story peppered with passionate characters, and what you can do in this podcast.With

We all want a healthy baby, there's no question of that, but Sally believes there are underlying beliefs to the common phrase "As long as the baby is healthy" that deserve closer examination. Are we giving up elements of birth that are more important than we realise when we say this?Sally has identified 6 underlying beliefs to the statement "As long as the baby is healthy", but there are bound to be more. These are:1. “I am not qualified. Someone else needs to manage my birth.”2. “My rights and my health and safety are subordinate to my baby’s. I must comply with my carer’s treatment.”3. “The hospital/my maternity carer wants the same outcome as me.”4. “Birth is dangerous and needs to be managed medically. Positive births are due to luck.”5. “Labour and birth are simply painful, pointless torture. My partner has only a limited ability to support the process.”6. “My experience is irrelevant and women who seek a positive experience are selfish and exposing the baby to risk.”CLARIFICATION: At 1'16" insert

Raising teen girls can be a little hairy at times, and a little bit scary too... but not to fear, this episode we'll be giving you the low down on parenting teen girls. From body image and self esteem, to dating and 'the sex talk' to teen girls finding their own scene of self and more right here on Pregnancy Birth and Beyond Radio. Make sure you catch the last 10minutes of the show in which Tamar Ben-Hur performs her piece from the Vagina Conversations titled 'In Relationship' not to be missed with the opening line "my vagina had a near death experience" Special thank you to our guests for this episodeGabrielle Goldklang www.girlwisdom.net Tamar Ben-Hur www.tamarbenhur.comProduced and presented by Lara Martin Copyright 2017 PBB Media and Lara Martin www.pbbmedia.org

Breasts we all have them. But what if your breast(s) were trying to kill you and then you went on to nourish your baby. This episode – Healing through breastfeeding: Two mother's from across the globe share their unique story's from overwhelming circumstances to reclaiming back their body and breasts. From Breast Cancer to Breastfeeding. This episode also features the highly acclaimed author, lactation consultant and mother of 3 Meg Nagle known more famously as the Milk Meg who shares with us the in's and out's of breastfeeding that all mothers, fathers can benefit from knowing. Special thank you to this episodes guests: Meg Nagle www.themilkmeg.comDr Holly Goldberg. www.floweressenceapothecary.comand mother Karlee. Reference: www.bcna.org.au/understanding-breast-cancer/breast-cancer-in-young-women/www.bayfm.org photo credit: Kate Murray Photography. Produced and presented by Lara Martin Copyright 2017 PBB Media and Lara Martin www.pbbmedia.org

Sally's interview with mother, yoga teacher and speaker Lissie Turner on the opportunities for personal growth that parenting presents us, particularly when raising teens and step parenting.www.lissieturner.comhttp://www.theyogashack.com.au/http://yogatherapyaustralia.com/dr-n-chandrasekaran-mbbs-dr-nc/Aired on 99.9BayFM Byron Bay on 6 February 2017.Produced and presented by Sally Cusack.Copyright PBB Media and Sally Cusack 2017.www.pbbmedia.org

Lisa Fitzpatrick on the Embodied Feminine Leadership Experience series part one. - What is feminine leadership and how do we embody this. Written by Lisa Fitzpatrick www.lisafitzpatrick.com.auProduced by Lara Martin for Pregnancy Birth & Beyond Radio

Over 80% of women can expect to give birth normally, given the right support - continuity of care that is founded on the understanding that birth is usually a normal process. Midwifery group practices in local hospitals are one way to give that support. We hear two women's stories from the Byron Community Birthing Service in Byron Bay Australia.Thank you to Candice and Tiffany for sharing your stories.Speakers: * Mothers, Candice and Tiffany, * the late Dr Marsden Wagner, Perinatologist and World Health Organisation’s Director of Women's and Children's Health for 15 years* Dr Alec Welsh is a Professor of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, at the Royal Hospital for Women in Sydney* Sally Tracy, Professor of Midwifery at the University of Sydney and the Royal Hospital for WomenReferences:* “Models of maternity care: evidence for midwifery continuity of care”, Homer, CSE MJA 205 (8) j 17 October 2016* The late Dr Marsden Wagner speaking with Diana Paul about normal birth https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cm8ErQxTFyo* Au

"I think I had the sense, at the time, that my body didn't work and I wanted to feel like it did work. At the time, I didn't realise all the ways my body was working for me" Nikki Shaheed reflecting back on her birth experiences. This episode of Pregnancy Birth and Beyond is an interview with parents Nikki and Tariq Shaheed on the births of their three children, in particular their VBAC, Vaginal Birth After Caesarean. For the birth of their first baby, Nikki and Tariq had planned and prepared for a natural birth at their local hospital. Things didn't go as they had hoped for. Take a listen to hear their story and insights from unplanned caesarean birth to VBAC and home birth VBAC #2. Nikki Shaheed is a doula, Birthing From Within mentor and provides Birthing From Within Birth Story Healing and a mother of three. Key words: VBAC Birth story healing Episode references: bfwsa.com, Nikki Shaheed's website. BirthingFromWithin.com Midwifethinking.com Raisingchildren.net.au Sarahbuckley.comDr Michel Oden't 'The C

You’re with Annalee Atia and my delicious interview with Dr Saida Desilets, which I was honored to record during her weekend workshop in the Byron Hills in 2016, is coming up.I am excited to share this next interview with you.. its hard to explain with words (and it will become clear during the interview why that is), but a woman like Saida cannot be defined by words, or pictures or an online video. A person like Saida can only be experienced. Part Doctor part Animal, Saida’s brain & body work in unison, swiftly piercing through any doubt or resistance you may be experiencing in the moment. Connecting You, with Now.Wow! Sounds outrageous? It is. Women like K.C. Baker, Dr Christiane Northrope & Regena Tomashauer (Mama Gena) and many more all hold Dr Desilets in high regard in the world of Women's Health & Wellbeing. Tune-in to find out why!Links:www.saidadesilets.comwww.pbbmedia.orghttps://www.facebook.com/JadeGoddessByronBay/

Interview with expectant mums Hayley and Emma about their birthing choices and information about the benefits of continuity of midwifery led care for pregnancy and birth.References: Wiysonge CS. Midwife-led versus other models of care for childbearing women: RHL commentary (last revised: 1 September 2009). The WHO Reproductive Health Library; Geneva: World Health OrganizationDr Sarah Buckley: http://sarahbuckley.com/pain-in-labour-your-hormones-are-your-helpershttp://sarahbuckley.com/blog/hormonal-physiology-of-childbearing-reportPrivate midwives' listings: www.midwivesaustralia.com.auBirth choices and maternity services advocacy: www.maternitychoices.org.auAustralian College of Midwiveshttps://www.midwives.org.au/know-your-midwife-benefitsAired on 99.9 BayFM Byron Bay Australia on 26 December 2016.Host: Sally Cusack

Sally's full interview with Dr Howard Chilton, Neonatal Paediatrician and author of "Baby on Board" and "Your Cherished Baby" about the needs of newborn babies, social expectations of how they 'should' sleep, attuning to your baby, how babies teach us what they need, their need to be breastfed to sleep and lots of cuddling and holding, that there are no rules when caring for babies as each one is so different, but so able to communicate what they need if we watch and learn from them, 'colic', how our attentiveness to them sets them up for life and so much more.Essential listening for all families welcoming a new baby.www.babydoc.com.auBooks: "Baby on Board" and "Your Cherished Baby"Ref: Professor Kerstin Uvnas Moberg - oxytocin researchhttp://www.peptonicmedical.se/about-peptonic/kerstin-uvnas-moberg/Aired on BayFM Byron Bay 19 December 2016.Produced and presented by Sally CusackCopyright PBB Media and Sally Cusack 2016Shorter version for the national broadcast on the Community Radio Network here: https://www

From Couple to Parent (in the Blink of a Baby’s Eye)Getting to Know the new ‘us’Our guest for this episode of the Pregnancy Birth and Beyond Radio is Kimberly Lipschus, founder of Fertile Minds. ABOUT KIMBERLEY IN A NUTSHELLKimberleyLipschus is a Women’s Wellbeing & Fertility Psychotherapist. Kimberly specialises in reproductive and maternal mental health, fertility challenges, pregnancy loss, still birth, assisted reproduction, pregnancy-to-birth support, birth trauma, post natal challenges as well as adjustments to life with a new baby. She works with women, men, couples and new families.In much of her work Kimberley pays particular attention to relationship transitions during these times, because if one person struggles, so does the family unit. And this ripples out to the whole of the community. She is writing a book on fertility due out in 2017. To connect with Kimberly go to fertileminds.com.au Produced and presented by Lara MartinCopyright PBB Media and Lara MartinDate 2016. PBBmedia.org

Sally's interview with Erica Nettle-Chik, mother of 4 and founder of the "Luminous Youth Village". www.luminousyouth.comReferences: Susun Weed, "Wise Woman's Herbal for the Childbearing Year", www.susunweed.comPodcast with Susun: http://www.spreaker.com/user/pregnancybirthandbeyond/susun-weed-on-herbal-wisdom-and-the-wisePodcast with husband, Paul, about her postnatal period: http://www.spreaker.com/user/pregnancybirthandbeyond/paul-crebar-on-becoming-a-father"Ringing Cedars" series of books"Hold Onto Your Kids" Dr Gabor Mate, Gordon Neufeldwww.mamabake.com: Group, big batch baking for mothersOne final tip we forgot to mention on air for powerful post-birth healing - consuming the placenta...Produced and Presented by Sally Cusack.Copyright PBB Media and Sally Cusack 2016www,pbbmedia.org

This episode of Pregnancy Birth & Beyond we have guest Fleassy Malay in the studio talking women and mothers claiming their voice through the art of spoken word. We also get hear a live spoken word poem by Fleassy, 'When Men Birth.'"Fleassy Malay is an Internationally renowned, evocative and powerful spoken word artist from the UK. Now based in Melbourne, Australia, she runs one of Melbourne’s most successful Spoken Word events, Mother Tongue." Episode host: Lara Martinw. fleassymalay.comw. pbbmedia.org

We don’t often hear the word abortion in our daily conversation. It’s a topic that is private, still controversial & often laden with emotional turmoil. But not always.Women know amongst themselves that there are very few of them that have not experienced it themselves or know of a close friend that hasn’t.There is a general lack of support and difficulty in asking & receiving support when it comes to abortion. In this episode of the pregnancy, Birth & Beyond show we discussed the immensely important topic of abortion, its impact & the relevance of support. Our guests are Lisa Fitzpatrick, writer, speaker, women’s leadership coach and so much more! you can find out more about lis’s work in the world on her website: lisafitzpatrick.com.au and Angela Fitzgerald, midwife, speaker, also an amazing writer & championing the popular healing after birth program at Birth Your Truth. Find out more about Angela and her work at: birthyourtruth.com.Produced and Presented by Annalee Atia for PBB MediaCo

Spiritual Healer, Childbirth Educator, Doula Trainer and Intrepid World Traveller Anna Watts shares with us her wisdom around the Chakras for Pregnancy and Birth. Anna also describes her experience visiting the D'a'Luz Holistic Midwifery School in Spain, and some reflections on the legacy of witch burning across Europe. Fascinating Episode.Produced and presented by Caroline Cowley.Copyright PBB Media and Caroline Cowley 2016

Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Awareness Week is held over one week each November. One in 7 women and one in 10 men suffer from this condition.This episode explains the symptoms, resources for help, and discusses how trauma from birth can be one of the causes. Tips for how to heal, and how to help someone you know with perinatal depression or anxiety are also given.Aired on Monday 14 November 2016 on BayFM and Friday 18 November 2016 on the national Community Radio Network.Produced by Sally Cusack with the assistance of the Community Broadcasting Foundation.Important contacts for support:Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia: 1300 726 306Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636www.birthtalk.orgEpisode notes:www.panda.org.auwww.beyondblue.org.auwww.birthtalk.orgUK survey regarding rates of birth trauma and its impacts on women: http://www.birthrights.org.uk/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Birthrights-Dignity-Survey.pdfwww.safemotherhoodforall.org.auSpeakers - * Sheena Byrom, OBE, midwife and midwifery consultan

In this episode of Pregnancy, Birth & Beyond we speak with Julia Rossmanith, a practitioner of The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy® and Holistic Pelvic Care™, both healthcare systems designed to support women's health through pelvic health & regeneration.Starting as an impassioned teacher of Anatomy & Physiology at university she became passionate and focused on all the dimensions of health and healing. Alongside the above credentials she is also an advanced practitioner of Australian Bush Flower Essences, has a Certificate IV in Kinesiology and trained in the practice of Hawaiian Lomi Lomi. A mother of four beautiful children she is dedicated to women's health & wellbeing through the application of all these modalities. In this episode we focus on Pelvic Health Care for Women & discuss a little of her own unique birthing journey with her four children, having had 2 Cesareans, a VBAC & a Natural Home Birth.For further information about Julia's work visit: http://www.thenurt

The placenta, your baby's first mother, this amazing organ is responsible for keeping your baby well nourished. The placenta during pregnancy sits along the uterine wall receiving all the necessary nutrients and oxygen from the mothers blood flowing pass at specific exchange sites, it also acts as a filter to rid any nasties before transporting the baby's now nutrient and oxygen rich blood to the baby via the umbilical cord. This live to air on 99.9 Bay Fm episode of Pregnancy Birth and Beyond is all about this amazing organ that sustains the life of the unborn child, yet its purpose does not end there at the birth of the placenta... Have you ever felt a scene of lacking purpose, not being grounded, or knowing where you belong... perhaps the answer is in how your placenta was discarded or revered. We also share the history of eating placenta, placenta encapsulation, traditional rituals and modern things that you can do with your babies placenta. Special thanks to our guests: Jodi Selander of placenta Benefit

Sally's interview with Paul, 12 months after his initial interview when he was expecting the birth of his child. http://www.spreaker.com/user/pregnancybirthandbeyond/paul-crebar-on-expectant-fatherhoodNow, we hear about the reality of birth and fatherhood after his daughter's birth.Books mentioned: "Birth Without Violence" by Frederick Leboyer and "Raising Our Children, Raising Ourselves" by Naomi Aldort.Aired on 99.9 BayFM Byron Bay Australia 24 October 2016.www.luminousyouth.com++++++++++Produced and presented by Sally CusackCopyright 2016 PBB Media and Sally Cusack