Pregnancy, Birth And Beyond

Sally speaks with biologist and infant sleep expert Dr Katharina Wulff about huge variations in infant sleep, cultural expectations we have regarding infant sleep, and how accepting the immense variability in their sleep and instead learning about their needs helps babies' brains develop. The interview concludes with Katharina sharing her concerns about sleep for children and teens, and how to support teens moving into their adult years. As a biologist Katharina applied her scientific knowledge, as well as her own intuition, to each stage of raising her son. Their family is now living in northern Sweden and Katharina's son, Jann Billker, now 15, spends as much time as he can in Swedish Lapland a further 6 hours north. There Jann is working with the Alaskan Husky dogs at Lapland Wilderness Tours where he is also honing his skills as a photographer and of course learning another language. Who knows where this unique collection of life experiences will take him! https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Katharin

Today, babies are born with around 200 chemicals in their umbilical chord*. That's a shocking figure and is providing just some insight into the harsh impact that plastics and pollutants are having on our future generations. It's also one of the reasons Georgia Lawson co-founded The Clean Collective with friend Charlie Thompson. These women are on a journey to demystify the chemicals and toxins found in our pregnancy, baby care, and everyday household products, so that we can make simplified, informed and conscious choices for our families' health.Tune in to this episode to hear Kirilly chat with Georgia about why toxin-free products matter, the nasties to look out for, and how we can take small steps today to make this a simple and gentle practice in our lives.The Clean Collective have offered a discount code of 15% for listeners of Pregnancy Birth and Beyond, valid until October 31. Use the code: BEYOND15 The discount applies to every full priced item, other than gift cards.* Study by The Environmental Work

Over 30% of pregnant parents have their labours synthetically induced and that number is rising steadily each year. Induction of labour is used for situations such as a diagnosis of gestational diabetes, suspected big babies, over-due pregnancies and growth restricted babies.As the rate of this intervention increases, Dr Rachel Reed, midwife and academic from the Univ. of the Sunshine Coast believes it is worth some close examination to make sure we're getting the best possible outcomes from it. Rachel discusses the risks, how it works, what can help a woman's decision making process and how she can 'own' her induction should she choose it.Rachel has recently published a book "Why Induction Matters".Interview recorded on 24 July 2019.Rachel also mentions the UK's NICE Guidelines on how women should be informed of the risks of induction, which is a useful guidance for any family and health service to follow. https://pathways.nice.org.uk/pathways/induction-of-labourWe also hear briefly from Dr Sarah Buckley a

In this episode of Pregnancy, Birth and beyond Oni Blecher speaks with parents Jeremy and Hana pregnant for the third time, this time round with twins. Hear about their previous birth experiences, their current maternity care and their hopes, desires and intentions for the future. All Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond podcast are now ACM CPD (Australian College of Midwives Continuing Professional Development) recognised.You are tuned to Pregnancy, Birth & Beyond, Contemporary Conversations where Stories, Science, Traditions & New Ideas meet to inform and inspire! Our show is coming to you from the studios of BayFM in Byron Bay, broadcasting across Australia on the Community Radio Network and podcast via iTunes, Spreaker and through your favourite podcast providers. First aired live on 99.9BayFM in Byron Bay, Australia in 2019.Hosted by Oni BlecherGuests: Jeremy & HanaProduced and edited by Annalee Atia for PBB Media All rights reserved. www.pbbmedia.org

Sally speaks with Anika Ebner and Gabby LeBrun from the Byron Writers Festival about the kids' programming, and the inspiration for parents there as well. Authors mentioned include Zanni Louise, Clementine Ford, Alison Lester, John Flanagan, David Gillespie, Gabbie Stroud.First aired live on 99.9BayFM in Byron Bay, Australia on 22 July 2019.Produced and hosted by Sally Cusack for PBB Media www.pbbmedia.orgwww.byronwritersfestival.com

In this episode of Pregnancy, Birth and beyond Annalee Atia speaks with New South Wales mother of four Tamara Fenwick as she reflects back on her four very different birthing experiences. From hospital birth to birthing in an ambulance and then onto home birth. All Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond podcast are now ACM CPD (Continuing Professional Development) points recognised.You are tuned to Pregnancy, Birth & Beyond. Contemporary Conversations where Stories, Science, Traditions & New Ideas meet. Our show is coming to you from the studios of BayFM in Byron Bay and is broadcasting across Australia on the Community Radio Network, you can find us on iTunes and Spreaker and through your favourite podcast providers. First aired live on 99.9BayFM in Byron Bay, Australia in 2019.Produced and hosted by Annalee Atia for PBB Media Guest: Tamara FenwickAll rights reserved. www.pbbmedia.org

In this episode of Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond, host Kirilly Dawn chats with craniosacral therapist and birth attendant Oni Blecher, on the relationship of the body, mind and spirit during pregnancy and birth.

"To do death well, we need to live well", Zenith Virago. A rich discussion on death and dying and living well with Zenith Virago for most family and community members. In this episode of Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond Annalee Atia speaks with Zenith Virago about the relevance of setting a place for death at your table and being an elder in your community. Death is an eventual part of life for all of us and like many other aspects of life, we have the choice to either integrate it into or seperate it from - our everyday reality. This grounding and honest conversation is great for most family members from 14yo and above - parents listen in first to determine if suitable for your children and circumstances and wonderful for all of us whether we have been touched by death or not. Find out more about Zenith's work here: www.naturaldeathcarecentre.orgAll Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond podcast are now ACM CPD (Continuing Professional Development) points recognised.You are tuned to Pregnancy, Birth & Beyond. Contempora

Most mothers have experienced exhaustion, pain, forgetfulness, indecision, low energy levels, moodiness, or some form of baby brain. And it's no wonder: The process of growing a baby depletes a mother's body in substantial ways. As a result, a woman can suffer from the effects of post natal depletion for many years. For dads, it can be a minefield of uncertainty and misunderstanding. Supporting woman and families with recovery from post natal depletion is the life work of our special guest Dr Oscar Serrallach. Dr Serrallach was first to recognise something he termed Post-Natal Depletion, describing the broader clinical pattern of many women presenting with these symptoms after having children. He has since dedicated his work towards researching this condition and applying the practice of Functional Medicine to help his clients with their recovery. On this show, Dr Oscar and Sean Tonnet will nut through some of the most significant facts and actions Dads can make in supporting themselves, their woman and t

Ella Noah Bancroft is a Bundjalung woman, artist, storyteller, teacher, connection coach and mentor. A poetic feminist and social entrepreneur, Ella’s passion in protecting the Earth fuel her many projects. She is the founder of non-profit sustainable clothing brand Yhi Creation, and she’s also the powerful force behind local women’s gathering - The Returning – a full day event focusing on deepening our connection to the Earth, ourselves and each other. She is passionate about re-wilding the world and the feminine force, and is a certified yoga and tantra practitioner.Find out more about Ella Noah Bancroft at www.yhicreation.com and www.thereturning.com.auFirst aired on 99.9 BayFM Byron Bay on 15 April 2019Copyright PBB Media, Kirilly Dawn and Ella Noah Bancroftwww.pbbmedia.org

Emma McLaughlin is a mother and naturopath who specialises in women's health, with her own lived experience of struggling in the postnatal years with depletion when her children were young. In this show she speaks with host Kimberley about how naturopathy can complement allopathic efforts to enhance health and actually achieve optimal, thriving health status, rather than just surviving. Emma McLaughlin is a Naturopath from the Health Lodge, Byron Bay.www.thehealthlodge.com.au+++++++++First aired on 8 April 2019 on 99.9 BayFM Byron Bay Australia.Copyright PBB Media and Kimberley Lipschus 2019Produced and presented by Kimberley Lipschuswww.pbbmedia.orgwww.kimberleylipschus.com

In this episode of Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond, we are speaking with Kerrie Adams, Advocate for women’s choices in birth and for physiological birth. Midwife for the past 13 years, 11 of them in Australia and mostly Sydney based. Kerrie has a varied career which has includes midwifery group practice and ward management. Originally from the UK, Kerrie is a mother to 2 boys a 3yo & 6mths old.She currently writes a blog about the realities of working in the system as a midwife. This highlights how midwives ‘show up’ in practice and how that impacts birth outcomes for women and babies. You can find her at kerrieadams.com.You are tuned to Pregnancy, Birth & Beyond. Contemporary Conversations where Stories, Science, Traditions & New Ideas meet. Our show is coming to you from the studios of BayFM in Byron Bay and is broadcasting across Australia on the Community Radio Network, you can find us on iTunes and Spreaker and through your favourite podcast providers. First aired live on 99.9BayFM in Byron Ba

Lily Isobella is a mother of 3 and has worked for the past two decades to reverse the amount of violence in our society. Through her career and life experience she has come to see that the key to changing this situation is speaking frankly about sexuality, consent and bodily sovereignty with our kids from the earliest age. Lily is the founder of the One a Day Project and Courageous Conversations.Lily Isobella: www.lilyisobella.com.au+++++Produced and presented by Kimberley Lipschus.Copyright PBB Media and Kimberley Lipschus 2019www.pbbmedia.orgFirst aired on 99.9 BayFM Byron Bay Australia on 25 March 2019

The mind-body connection has been proven in just the last few decades, yet Ayurveda, the system of treating illness and optimising health from India, based all of its understanding of the body and the mind from this connection. Christina Covington is a certified Ayurvedic consultant and certified intern with Dr Vasant Lad in India. She is also a mother to two children, now 22 and 16 and passionate about bringing Ayurveda’s wisdom to women’s health, in particular the stages of menses, birth and menopause.Our guest: Christina Covington, Founder Embodyed Ayurvedahttps://www.embodyedayurveda.com/Produced and presented by Kimberley LipschusCopyright PBB Media and Kimberley Lipschus 2019First aired on 99.9 BayFM Byron Bay 4 March 2019

Did you know that Vasectomies are coming back into vogue? After reaching a high of nearly 29,000 in 1997, numbers dropped dramatically throughout the 2000s​. However, in the past four years, they have risen again to close to 1990 levels. In this episode of Pregnancy Birth and Beyond, Sean Tonnet will be talking with Dr. David Kerle, Urologist and surgeon with over 30 years experience performing vasectomies. From men's attitudes on contraception to sexual function, join David and Sean as they discuss all the important aspects of male contraception. A not to be missed show on how men can understand more on an important area of family life.First aired on 99.9 Bay FM in Byron Bay on 11th March 2019.Produced and presented by Sean TonnetCopyright 2019 PBB Media and Sean Tonnetwww.pbbmedia.org

Happy International Women's Day! This episode explores the available models of maternity care to expectant parents, and whether the most widely available models are in fact the safest.We speak with Professor Stephen Robson, obstetrician and Secretary of the Australian Medical Association about this statement by the AMA and the evidence to support it.https://ama.com.au/media/maternity-services-must-be-obstetric-ledAlso discussed is the current national review into maternity services; https://consultations.health.gov.au/office-of-the-chief-nursing-and-midwifery-officer/national-strategic-approach-to-maternity-services-1/supporting_documents/Strategic%20Directions%20for%20Maternity%20Services%20Consultation%20Paper%20DRAFT.pdfWe also speak with epidemiologist Michal Schiff about the evidence cited by the AMA and which forms of maternity care are recommended by the World Health Organisation and why. (The recommendations are for midwifery-led continuity of care.)Finally we speak with a mother, Agy, who gave birth

Accessing maternity care in Australia can be a complex and confusing experience for many women. Our system is fragmented and offers various care options to various people, with some women having more options than others and many women not having enough information about their care options to begin with. We look at the positive experience of one young mother, accessing a continuity model of care and hear from her about her experiences of motherhood, creating community and the power that kind and caring support networks afford during this momentous time in a family’s life. In this episode of Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond, we are speaking with Serina Crinis.You are tuned to Pregnancy, Birth & Beyond. Contemporary Conversations where Stories, Science, Traditions & New Ideas meet. Our show is coming to you from the studios of BayFM in Byron Bay and is broadcasting across Australia on the Community Radio Network, you can find us on iTunes and Spreaker and through your favourite podcast providers. Do you hav

We cover two topics that even in this day and age are still so hidden away - menstruation - and the time of life when menstruation draws to a close, perimenopause. Half of our population goes through this process, but when you find yourself at the threshold of this rite of passage it’s like you’re feeling your way in the dark. We all - men included - need more knowledge about this phase of life and its massive unspoken impact on us. Ana Davis author of ‘Moving with the Moon: Yoga, Movement and Meditation for Every Phase of your Menstrual Cycle’ shares her experiences and knowledge in this show. www.movingwiththemoon.comAna also cites "The Optimized Woman" by author Miranda Gray. http://www.mirandagray.co.uk++++++++++First aired on 99.9 BayFM Byron Bay Australia on 11 February 2019.Produced and presented by Sally CusackCopyright PBB Media and Sally Cusack 2019www.pbbmedia.org

This episode we have a birth story for you. Being a Pregnancy Birth and Beyond show, we don't actually have a lot of birth stories on the show, so this is a real treat. There is a wide range of birth stories from horror stories to empowerment stories and everything in-between. And than within each birth story there are a number of versions, there is the medical story, the social story, the close friend story, the couples story, the baby's story, the personal story and what I find most interesting is the story beneath the story. Our guest is Jazzie and Lessie (Jazzie's mum, and now a grandmother). Jazzie's pregnancy might have begun like many other first time parents. Jazzie had what is refereed to as low risk pregnancy. Meaning she had no health considerations that could potentially negativity impact on her labour or baby. However sometimes the unexpected happens. This episode we hear not only about Jazzie breech vaginal birth in hospital but also about her decision making, the kind of care she received, w

The Strength in Vulnerability: For too long Men - fathers, sons, and brothers - have learned that it's better to suppress than express. Emotions, especially vulnerable ones, have been tightly wrapped up in our high-vis shirts as ‘too weak, too feminine or too sensitive’. In this weeks Pregnancy Birth and Beyond episode, join me Sean Tonnet, as I deconstruct the myth of vulnerability with my special guest Peter Chowan. Peter has worked as a Psychologist for more than 30 years. with extensive experience with men’s mental health and as a consultant to the World Health Organisation, UNFPA and UNESCO in more than a dozen countries.Together we will reflect on our experience of working with men and, as men, explore the notion that vulnerability takes courage and bravery. A strength essential for our children in a new worldFirst aired on 99.9 Bay FM in Byron Bay on 4th February 2019.Produced and presented by Sean TonnetCopyright 2019 PBB Media and Sean Tonnetwww.pbbmedia.org