Mother Cuppa Podcast: Recent Episodes
Janine Smith
Different considerations and strategies are needed for an induced labour and it can make a difference to ask questions, to know more about your options and the maternity unit's facilities.
I have an induction guide and you can also arrange a conversation with me to talk this through.
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It really does make a difference to know where the challenges can lie in labour and birth. This means you are more informed and it gives you more options.
And this is not about emergencies or medical complications, it's about labour being unpredictable and being better prepared for that.
If labour is longer or shorter than you expect, if you need to be induced, if your waters break first, if you are exhausted, if you want an epidural, if a caesarean is needed - having more awareness means you can gather information, ask about options and make a new plan.
Good birth preparation is understanding more about how labour works and then having more realistic expectations.
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Positions for labour and birth is simply about walking, standing, leaning, sitting and kneeling. And you can use gravity on and off the bed!
Use different positions in pregnancy to be comfortable and to make positions more familiar and natural to use.
And there's real strength in going with what feels comfortable and right for you.
Let me know if you have any questions.
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Women can move from being alert, chatty, distracted, and engaged with their environment to focused, quiet, responding to their instincts, and with less interest in their environment.
Communication can become more urgent, reading body language becomes crucial, and the need for calm, reassurance, support, and feeling connected is the priority.
With consultations and resources, I can help you prepare for the birth of your baby with knowledge, strategies, and realistic expectations.
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As part of your care in pregnancy, during birth and with your baby, it can be important to ask questions to have a better understanding of what's happening and of your options.Please don't be afraid to ask questions - this is how you are involved and included in your care.______________
Every pregnancy, birth, baby and family is different and that is why I focus on you as an individual.
I am here to help you prepare and plan, as well as to navigate the changes and the challenges.
My aim is to strengthen your knowledge and to give you more confidence and reassurance.
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If you plan it in, you are prioritising rest and the support you might need. It really helps to take it easy in those early days and weeks after having a baby and these needs may be more intense depending on the birth of your baby and any bloodloss.
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With antenatal & postnatal consultations and guides, I am here to strengthen your knowledge and to give you more confidence and reassurance.
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I'm full of cold but I wanted to mention lack of confidence because this is mentioned all the time in conversations with pregnant women and new mums.
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*This episode talks about babyloss
My son was born 16 years ago with a complex range of issues, which we never truly understood. He needed surgery when he was 6 hours old and he died during during surgery when he was 3 days old.
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We become parents carrying a lot of unrealistic expectations about how independent a baby 'should' be.
Having a baby is a time of letting go these expectations, of getting to know your baby and adapting to life as a parent.
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With consultations, courses and guides, there is something for every parent
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During pregnancy, birth and with your baby is can make a difference to have a voice, to be involved in your care.
Please don't be afraid to ask questions and to say what you need.
You can leave me comments and questions here as well as send them to: hello@janine-smith.com
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With consultations, courses and guides, there is something for every parent.
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As part of your plan for being comfortable, resting and working with contractions, include taking your ball in with you. This gives you flexibility and options and it means you have a familiar tool to use as you check in and get settled in your birth room.
You can read more here about ideas for your birth bag: https://janine-smith.com/2019/10/01/birth-bag/
With consultations, courses and guides there is something for every expectant and new parent, how can I help you?
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Birth challenges are individual to each labouring woman and can include baby's position, exhaustion, the pace of labour, lack of gravity, feeling unsupported and unsafe. These can impact the decisions you make, your options and what you need.--------------
With consultations, courses and guides, there is something for every expectant and new parent.
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With a blend of tips, comment and information for different birth and baby topics, this is an informal podcast with useful episodes.
I want to talk about the many different aspects of labour, birth and life with a baby so you can prepare, learn and think about what could make a difference to you and your family.
After working with expectant and new parents for over 20 years, I know how individual your experiences and needs are so I’m not here to tell you what to do, just to share ideas and information that could be useful.
Each episode aims to be short and interesting, with a practical focus so you can listen to them in bed, as you make a brew or are on the go.
I have put off focusing on making a podcast because of time and perfection but I want to get cracking so you'll be getting it in its raw, unedited form but that feels more natural somehow - the important thing is to get started and to allow it to develop.
So here it is, please do take a listen and please do share it with parents who could benefit from some simple, straightforward information.
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Quick tips about birth plans
conversations and resources for expectant and new parents
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A very specific podcast but one which is still relevant for expectant parents across the UK as birthing centre closures and the suspension of homebirth services is happening in many cities.
Do get in touch with any comments or questions and we can also arrange conversations to help you prepare well for labour and birth: hello@janine-smith.com
I want every expectant parent to feel confident about labour and birth, to have an understanding of the process as well as how a maternity unit works and to feel able to say what you need and to be included in care and decisions.
Please do follow and share - it would mean so much!.
Janine
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The perfect birth doesn't exist because it's really subjective and personal - a positive birth is all about being supported, informed and treated like an individual.___________
For more pregnancy. birth and baby information you can head over to my website: janine-smith.com
Please do subscribe, share and get involved - I'd love to hear you pregnancy, birth and early parenting experiences.
Janine - an antenatal & postnatal specialist
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This pregnancy toolkit has been designed to be useful, practical and informative – and to encourage you to focus on you!
Here's a link to be sent your pregnancy toolkit, and please do let me have your questions.
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For more pregnancy. birth and baby information you can head over to my website: janine-smith.com
Please do subscribe, share and get involved - I'd love to hear you pregnancy, birth and early parenting experiences.
Janine - an antenatal & postnatal specialist
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It's really easy to carry tension and not really notice it because you are busy and because you get used to it. But it causes aches and stress and it isn't helpful for labour or with your baby.
It helps to relax your muscles and slow your breathing several times during your day. You can head to Breathing Space on my website for a range of Relax & Breathe resources.
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Please do subscribe, share and get involved - I'd love to hear you pregnancy, birth and early parenting experiences.
Janine - an antenatal & postnatal specialist
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Antenatal appointments are offered throughout your pregnancy, as your baby grows and your body changes.These are your appointments and a chance to gather information and ask questions so it can help to be prepared for each one.
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For more pregnancy. birth and baby information you can head over to my website: janine-smith.com
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Janine - an antenatal & postnatal specialist
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Water can be really soothing - a simple bath in pregnancy can be relaxing, using water in labour can ease contractions and a bath can help to settle your baby.
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It's important to consider your needs during labour and birth, as well as when your baby is here. Say what you need so you can be more comfortable and supported.
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If you are feeling exhausted as parent what needs to change? Do you need more support? Can you plan in a break or more rest?
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Using gravity can make such a difference to how comfortable you are in pregnancy, during labour and when your baby is here. It helps labour to flow and it also helps with feeding.
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For more pregnancy. birth and baby information you can head over to my website: janine-smith.com
Please do subscribe, share and get involved - I'd love to hear you pregnancy, birth and early parenting experiences.
Janine - an antenatal & postnatal specialist
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Using the loo can be really important in labour - not only so you regularly empty your bladder (your baby needs that space) but so you can relax your muscles, sit comfortably and have some privacy. It can work wonders!
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For more pregnancy, birth and baby information you can head over to my website: janine-smith.com
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Janine - an antenatal and postnatal specialist
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Simple and effective techniques to use as you need them - to stay calm, to head off any panic and to manage nerves.
The key is to keep it simple and find your own relaxed pace so you feel like the relaxation and breathing techniques are working for you.
Quick, simple and effective relax and breathe techniques to wind down at the end of your day.
Bringing quick, simple and effective relaxation and breathing techniques into your day.
Mum of three and I have worked with expectant and new parents since 2002.
I have a unique combination of training which means I can work with parents from pregnancy, throughout the first year with your baby and beyond.
My training includes: antenatal education, postnatal groupwork, doula, infant massage & coaching and my work as a practitioner has been impacted by each parent I work with.
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This podcast is an extension of my practice and of the articles and guides on Mother Cuppa Magazine. I wanted to give you something to listen to, in addition to reading articles.
I'm starting off simply as I learn and we'll see where it goes!
Please feel free to message me with ideas and comments.
Janine
antenatal & postnatal specialist