Mama Matters: Recent Episodes
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Welcome to the Mama Matters podcast. Whether you’re expecting, you’ve recently given birth or you’re just starting along your fertility journey, it’s time to get down to the nitty gritty and sort fact from fiction… Hosted by Rosie Dumbrell, 3x Mum, physiotherapist and pregnancy fitness and wellness expert. Mama Matters aims to provide an easily digestible, up to date and evidence based approach to pregnancy, birth and motherhood, with a side dose of humour along the way. With interviews from industry-leading experts and stories of my own adventures as a mother to three gorgeous boys under 4, I want to share the stuff that helps to grow confidence throughout motherhood.Mama Matters is a podcast by Lenny Rose Active.
Hi ladies, just a short and sweet update on the Mama Matters Podcast - I am taking a break for a few weeks to focus on Lenny Rose but will be back big time in August - September - so make sure you are subscribed so you hear when our next series releases! In the mean time you can reach me over on @lennyroseactive or send in your requests to info@lennyroseactive.com.au
Stay Well
XO
Rosie
Join the lovely Aleeya Hachem, a regular on the show for a grounding episode on Sex and TTC (trying to concieve). Aleeya shares common issues that couple face, and her tips for navigating sex whilst ttc, particularly in the face of fertility issues. A must listen.
Aleeya is a sexologist and fertility counsellor who is passionate about normalising the conversation around sex, pleasure and fertility. Aleeya has a special interest in working with LGBTQIA+ clients, as well as clients experiencing sexual issues relating to fertility and pregnancy. She holds a membership with the Society of Australian Sexologists (SAS) and Fertility Society of Australia (FSA.)
You can find her on instagram @great.sexpectations and over at aissm.com.au :)
Here are the resources she mentions :
Come As You Are by Emily Nagoski
https://www.booktopia.com.au/come-as-you-are-revised-and-updated-emily-nagoski/book/9781982165314.html
On Top Conversation Cards
http://cherylfagan.org/the-shop/closeness-card-deck
Join Rosie for everything you need to know about headaches in pregnancy - one of the not-so-fun common side effects of growing your baby and the ensuing hormonal, postural, and physiological changes. We chat causes, treatment, prevention + when and where to seek help.
Following on from Episode 60 where we talked early labour signs, differentiating Braxton hicks, pain management + when to go to hospital, Rosie talks you through active labour and the placenta delivery - what to expect and her tools for an empowered birth experience including the possibility of pain free birthing :) Enjoy!
Join midwife Kelly Langford for a juicy chat on VBAC - Vaginal Birth After Cesarean. Sometimes cesarean is the safest way to bring your baby into the world. We explore the possibilities of vaginal birth after C-section for those 2nd and beyond times Mums who are looking to explore this as a birth possibility.
Kelly practices at MAMA Melbourne and can be found
https://midwivesandmothers.com.au/
Join 4th x Mama, Pregnancy Wellness, fitness and birth educator Rosie Dumbrell for her top tips on early labour, including what to look out for as the first / early signs of labour, braxton-hicks vs the real thing, when to go to hospital + her top tips for a smooth sailing first stage of labour :) Enjoy! Listeners can enjoy 50% off her 6 Weeks to an empowered birth course with the code MAMAMATTERS :)
Join Rosie for an evidence based, but easy to digest, look at Ab separation in the postpartum period - follow on form the pregnancy focused episode on diastasis earlier in season 1 - Episode 28. Rosie gets straight to the point + provides a combination of current research + clinical practice with the how, the what + the when for diastasis recovery in early to late postpartum :)
Join Rosie for what to expect at your 6 week check for both you and your baby, and my top recommendations on who to see to help expedite and support your recovery :)
Find Rosie over on @lennyroseactive or rosie@lennyroseactive.com.au
Rosie chats postpartum recovery, rituals and in particular dives into what we have to learn from Chinese culture + many indigenous cultures in the way they revere and respect the early postpartum period for the health and well-being of both mother and baby, and includes many practical tips on achieving this in our modern western world!
I'm excited to share this week the beautiful birth of Pia, who we welcomed into the world in a lovely (albeit somewhat unplanned!) home birth 3 weeks ago. It's a great story of feeling loved, safe and supported in the birthing journey, and an example of the amazing tools we have, as the birthing woman, to have birth be an enjoyable, comfortable, and extremely positive experience. I hope you love it :)
Xo
Rosie
Join us for part 2 of our conversation with Jen around solids, weaning from Breastfeeding + more. Jen covers signs your bub might be ready, how to tackle weaning older toddlers, and what to expect physically and emotionally from yourself as you wean. Jen gives her expert tips on making the transition as seamless as possible for both you and your bub
Find Jen at
jenniferbutler.com.au
@jenbutlerearlyparenting
Join the effervescent and knowledgeable Jen Butler- Maternal child health nurse, sleep consultant, lactation consultant, baby guru and soon to be 3rd time Mum, for a look at different approaches to weaning + introducing solids :)
Find Jen at @jenbutlerearlyparenting
https://jenniferbutler.com.au
Join Midwife, Registered Nurse + Hypnobirthing Childbirth Educator Rosie Fitzclarence for an interesting chat on being "coached" to push in childbirth vs letting the body lead with its own instincts and signals. A fascinating chat not to be missed!
You can find Rosie over on @geelongborn
Web: http://geelongborn.com.au
Join veteran midwife and founder of Midwives + Mamas Australia Jan Ireland, one of the most caring, woman-centered and experienced birth workers in Australia. We chat all things home birth, everything you need to know to decide if this might be the birth journey for you :)
You can find her on @mama_melbourne
www.midwivesandmothers.com.au
Join Steph Lowe, AKA 'The Natural Nutritionist" for an eye-opening episode which reveals diet + lifestyle factors that can affect your OGTT results + the diagnosis + management of Gestational Diabetes. A great episode to marry up with our prior episode on Gestational Diabetes with Diabetes Educator Emily Fitz - episode 46.
You can find Steph over on instagram: _stephlowe_ @thenaturalnutritionist, on her podcast - "Health, Happiness + Human Kind, or her website - thenaturalnutritionist.com.au
Join Amberley Harris in part 3 of a 3 part series on breastfeeding education. Amberley shares her expertise on tandem feeding, uncovers myths + misconceptions + gives practical advice for mams wanting to embark on the tandem feeding journey, all of she has tried and tested with hundred of her clients as a midwife + lactation consultant.
Find Amberley on @maternalinstinctsbyamberley or
www.maternal-instincts.com.au
Join our competition to win 100g of her recently launched Nipple Butter and one of our "Ultimate Nursing Bra"s by heading over to @lennyroseactive instagram page.
Join Amberley Harris in part 2 of a 3 part series on breastfeeding education. Amberley talks the causes, prevention + both medical + complimentary remedies she has tried and tested with hundred of her clients as a midwife + lactation consultant.
Find Amberley on @maternalinstinctsbyamberley or
www.maternal-instincts.com.au
Join our competition to win 100g of her recently launched Nipple Butter and one of our "Ultimate Nursing Bra"s by heading over to @lennyroseactive instagram page.
Join regular Mama Matters Guest, Amberley Harris for part 1 of a 3- part mini series on breastfeeding. Amberley is a passionate midwife, lactation consultant and progressive breastfeeding expert, as well as the founder of Maternal Instincts By Amberley, an online education program for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers to get in the know about all things breastfeeding and support them along the journey. She has also recently launched a vegan, natural nipple healing balm, Nipple Butter.
Today we chat all things antenatal expressing. Enjoy!
Use the code LRA10NIP for10% off Nipple Butter - 30g tin ($24) or 100g tin ($65).
Contact us info@lennyroseactive.com.au for video series discounts on Amberley's Breastfeeding Education :)
You can contact Amberley - @maternalinstinctsbyamberley
Web: maternal-insincts.com.au
Join LRA founder + soon to be 4th x Mum Rosie Dumbrell for her top tips on introducing a new family member into your tribe - practical + helpful tips for you + your existing babes to help ease the transition for everyone :)
You can find rosie on @lennyroseactive.com.au / @rosefitpregnancy or reach out vis our contact page info@lennyroseactive.com.au
Enjoy :)
Join us for a fascinating look into GDM, or Gestational Diabetes Mellitus, where we understand the what, how, and why, risk factors, treatment, and most importantly, uncover the myths and misconceptions on who is likely to get GDM. A must listen for all mamas!
You can find Emily in East Melbourne, Vic + consults are conducted via zoom or in person, so is accessible no matter where in Australia you reside.
Touch base with Emily here: OB/GYN & High-risk Pregnancy Specialists in Melbourne - EMOG
OB/GYN & High-risk Pregnancy Specialists in Melbourne - EMOG
In the interview she also mentions the HAPO study: The Hyperglycemia and Adverse Pregnancy Outcome (HAPO) study: paving the way for new diagnostic criteria for gestational diabetes mellitus - PubMed (nih.gov)
And Pregnancy Diabetes Australia: Pregnancy – Diabetes Australia
Join Rosie Dumbrell for everything you need to know on Low back + pelvic pain in pregnancy - based on the current research I discuss the possible causes, risk factors, treatment, prevention + my top tips for managing. You can find pelvic pain friendly workouts for pregnancy, as well as low back strenthening + relief yoga + workouts over on our pregnancy wellness platform, Rose Fit - lennyroseactive.com.au/rosefit/
You can reach out to rosie - rosie@lennyroseactive.com.au @lennyroseactive @rosefitpregnancy
Enjoy!
Join Nikki McCahon, Matresence educator for a soul-filled episode on the transition into motherhood, or "Matrescence." We chat the physical, emotional, and psychological changes that occur not only the first time we enter motherhood, but each time we enter into being a mother with a new child. A must listen ladies!
You can find Nikki at:
Web: https://www.dearmamaproject.com
Instagram: @dearmamaproject
Podcast: Dear Mama Project
2X Mum and Founder of Australian Natural Skincare Brand Freddy Skin joins us for a 101 on Natural Skincare, nasties to avoid in your skincare regime + much more! Listen in for 30% off your first order :)
Welcome Baaaack! We started Mama Matters in April 2020 to support our tribe of mothers through a Global Pandemic, but realised that we all need support, always, and so its here to stay!
So exicted for our first run of episodes, today we chat with the lovely Aleeya Hachem of AISSM and Melbourne IVF, an experienced Sexologist + IVF counsellor on the topic of Painful Sex. Not to be missed for all new and soon-to-be mamas - lets lift the lid on this, knowing that only 40% of women experiencing painful sex will seek help.
You can find Aleeya at @great.sexpectations on instagram or email her at:
Email: aleeya@aissm.com.au
Enjoy :)
This episode has been a long time coming and I’m so excited to shed the light on what postpartum depletion is, what micro + macronutrients we can add to our diet to help avoid, as well as how to prep for the postpartum period to avoid postpartum depletion.
You can find so much great info with Shelley over @freedomwellness or over on her website:
https:freedomwellness.com.au and grab her free resource download mentioned in the poddy :)
Enjoy :)
Emotions undulate ALOT as a new parent - but when does a “normal” fluctuation of emotions tip into unhealthy territory? PND (postnatal depression) is commonly talked about, but we don’t share or hear alot on post partum anger - perhaps for the shame and guilt associated with it. Here we talk with counsellor and new parent specialist Jo White, and bring light to this too often swept-under-the-rug symptom of overwhelm in the first year(s) of your babie’s life. Jo is Qualified social worker & Clinical advisor for PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia), 10+ years experience supporting women throughout pregnancies & postnatal period, and working in all areas of a specialist maternity hospital following an evidence based approach.
Resources mentioned - PANDA and COPE
Join Natropath and mother of 2, Jessica Donovan as she walks us through understanding of how the body works and natural therapies that can help support optimum health in our children. (many of which are already in your kitchen ) supporting everything from allergies + intolerances through to more chronic issues from eczema to tummy issues. Fascinatingly, we can help our bub off to a great start by what we do in pregnancy! Enjoy :)
Prepping for birth is one of the most empowering steps we can take in the Journey. Join soon to be 4th time mum + host of Mama Matters, Rosie Dumbrell as she shares her top 5 tips for a confident and empowered birth - founded in both experience + what the research tells us. Enjoy!
Join us for a fascinating, heartwarming, and challenging episode on the fertility journey of Egg donation. Dr Miranda shares her first hand experience as well as clinical experience, entailing practical elements, legalities, costs, emotional and relationship considerations - not to be missed, even if your knowledge then allows you to support someone else going through this, or a challenging fertility journey :)
This episode was an absolute pleasure to record, Aleeya is such a kind, caring and knowledgeable soul in the sexuality space, with particular emphasis on supporting women and couples through the pregnancy to motherhood journey and working with all individuals from the LGTBQIA+ to heterosexual couples. Working as in IVF counsellor at Melbourne IVF as well as a sexologist with Chantelle Otten's group, Aleeya broaches sensitive topics with confidence and calm. Enjoy!
Find her over @great.sexpectations or email her at aleeya@aissm.com.au
A little different to our usual episodes, but one I have been excited to tee up for a while! More than meets the eye, Lorinska is an amazing women-supporting-women and I’m so excited to share her journey, highs and lows, and leading into the birth of her most recent baby - Bub App, on which I am an expert panel member :) Enjoy :)
October is Pregnancy and Infant loss awareness month, and in light of this as well as wanting to bring thus topic into the light, we chat openly and in depth about the causes of miscarriage, the heartache and also the hope- even around unexplained infertility. Dr Amanda Waaldyk is today’s guest expert.
This is an EPIC episode for every soon - to - be mama to have a listen to. We cover the reasons why behind C section, why the Global rate and Australian rate is higher than the WHO recommendation of 10-15% of births, what happens in theatre, your options for discussion with your care provider, as well as post-birth recovery. An absolute pearler and the loveliest and most compassionate OB going around :) Not to be missed ladies :)
Join Physio + soon to be 4 x Mum Rosie Dumbrell for her top tips on a smooth transition to postpartum and for maximising rest and recovery :)
Join us for part 2 of our Body Image series with Dr Zali Yager, mother of 3, body image researcher and founder of the not-for-profit Body Confident Mums, for an eye-opening episode on what we know about how and when body image is formed and what we can do to help bolster positive body esteem in our young ones.
Dr Zali Yager joins us for a practical and eye-opening episode, revealing what the research tells us about how we feel about our bodies in pregnancy, and more importantly, in the tricky transition into postpartum. Dr Zali shares her research and the work of her fellow Body Confident Mums founders Dr's Hart and Pritchard have found, as well as what they know to help to improve our relationships with our bodies.
Check out the full list of resources at:
www.bodyconfidentmums.org
@bodyconfidentmums
Join us today for one of my favourite interviews yet - a deeper dive into the role of birth and postpartum doulas and how you can still access this immensely helpful support in our current climate - especially for those still under COVID induced restrictions. Gab was on the eve of the birth of her 3rd child upon recording so we wish her all the best for her own supported birth and postpartum period :)
Join Rosie for an intro on this common, in fact normal occurrence of pregnancy, as she discusses the basics - how we can minimise risk of a larger Ab separation and any other related symptoms such as pelvic pain, incontinence and back pain, by understanding the role of breath, posture, pelvic floor and movement mechanics on this area.
Following on from Episode 23 (pelvic floor in pregnancy 101 - please listen up to this if you haven’t already :) )
I share my top tips on optimising pelvic floor in the early postpartum period to help you recover quickly and easily and maximise your long term pelvic floor health and confidence :)
Emma Park Joins us for a jam-packed episode on Pregnancy and the microbiome (read: gut health). So many pearls of wisdom on the effects of our gut health and pregnancy and newborn health, as well as pregnancy outcomes.
You can find Emma’s details in the shownotes.
Join the lovely and super informative Dr Bronwyn Hamilton for an episode to help you understand the benefits of an active pregnancy, especially for those who are on the athletic end of the activity spectrum - what, how much, and the why behind safely staying fit and active in pregnancy.
We are lucky enough to draw upon the experience of the lovely Dr Joseph Sgroi, Melbourne based Obstetrician, gynaecologist and IVF and Fertility specialist. Joseph breaks it down in an easy to digest way, as well as adds a huge does of compassion as well as sensibility when it comes to understanding fertility and fertility struggles. He is also coined the “baby catcher,” for his holistic approach to pregnancy and birth = someone you definitely want on your contact list ladies!
You can find Dr Joesph at
https://www.drjoseph.com.au/
@drjosephsgroi
We hope you really enjoy!
Join Physio and Pregnancy + postpartum exercise + rehab expert Rosie, for a walk through the basics on Pelvic floor and how to set yourself up for a pain and leak free pregnancy and smoother recovery journey.
In light of World Breastfeeding Week 2020, we bring Amberley Harris’ Episode on Setting up for Breastfeeding Success back from the highlights reel (Ep 7) with a bonus segment on breastfeeding posture and positioning for postural longevity - how to minimise aches and Pains an set you up for the long haul with Physiotherapist Rosie Dumbrell. Jump back to Episode 11 for the links to Amberley’s Service Discounts :)
Join the amazing Dr Amanda Waaldyk as she bravely shares her journey with Acute and Chronic illness with her first child, whilst being pregnant with the second, going into labour prematurely, and juggling this all whilst still working in her business Angela Women’s Health, where she is one of the best in the business of natural women’s health, fertility, prenatal yoga and a Dr of Chinese Medicine. She openly shares her struggles as well as her coping strategies - because as mums, there is that innate super power that gets us through for our kids, even when we think we don’t possibly have the resources. Some great tips on coping with family illness and stress, as well as self care for mothers.
You can find Amanda at:
Www.angea.com.au
@angea_acupuncture_yoga
Join Lenny Rose Founder, Physio and Pregnancy to postpartum fitness and wellness expert Rosie for the 101 of Pregnancy Weight Gain to save you from Dr Google on this an many other important topics.
Join Women’s Health Physiotherapist Katherine Baquie, Mum and founder of FitNest Mama for a “Tens 101” crash course in using TENS for labour. Another great tool to have in your labour and birth toolkit. Get 15% off TENS hire through BLISS birth, listen for the code.
You can find Kath at
@fitnest_mama
Fitnestmama.com
We welcome Vanessa Salerno again as she bravely divulges her birth story following pregnancy complications, a beautifully positive c-section birth, as well as what it is like to give birth amidst the COVID19 Pandemic. A must listen for expecting mamas in these uncertain times.
Join 2 x mum and founder of Fawn and Me, Vanessa Salerno as she shares openly the journey of 2 complicated pregnancies and how she was able to navigate them with the best possible outcomes. Part one of 2 part interview, next to follow on her experience of giving birth in COVID19 and going home to no family or visitor support.
Find her on:
@fawnandme
https://fawnandme.com.au/
We aim to cover the nitty gritty, the un-talked about, and the things we know will help you through the journey. SO, we could not go past talking all things sex after babies, and we know this is the first of Many episodes on this topic based on our community response :) We hear from Women's Health Physio Annette Beauchamp, Mama Amy Carmody, and a number of anonymous stories and tips from our community :)
Sarah Jefferd, family and surrogacy lawyer, mother and experienced surrogate walks us through the Surrogacy experience in Australia, the laws, costs and how she found the surrogacy journey herself.
Join veteran Women’s health Physio Annette Beauchamp to learn all things pelvic, bladder and bowel health and setting yourself up for pelvic floor success in pregnancy and post baby. Lots of “poop” talk in this one but well worth the listen!
Join Early Parenting expert Jen Butler for a straight down the line chat on what to expect in the first 6 weeks, the first 6 months, and her top tips on sleep success via understanding your baby, what to expect and how to manage :)
Join Physiotherapist, Pregnancy Wellness and Yoga teacher, Pre and Postnatal fitness expert and 3 x Mum Rosie Dumbrell for the RIGHT information on getting back into exercise after having a baby, including when you should REALLY return to running post baby, and when it is safe to run with them in a pram. Enjoy ladies!
Join Physio, Pregnancy Fitness, wellness and yoga instructor Rosie for an evidence based approach to all things Exercise in Pregnancy. Consider this your bible of the what, how and why of pregnancy exercise so you can move through with confidence!
Amy Gianotti, registered dietician, intuitive food counsellor, yoga, mindfulness and fitness trainer, speaker and mentor, and mum-to-be joins us for an authentic chat on recovering her fertility, using food as medicine, diagnosing hypothalamic amenorrhea and her bumpy journey to pregnancy. She shares her tips on eating for immunity, health, and pregnancy specific tips on staying on top of your health and staving off morning sickness. A must listen :)
Physio Laura, Laura Callea, gives us the DL on active birthing, various useful techniques and resources to help you birth with confidence. Laura also shares her FREE active birth class, born out of the desire to help women through the COVID19 climate, in which aces to antenatal classes is reduced in a face to face environment.
We Chat with Dr Nicole Highett again, as she brings to light what we need to know about prevention, recognition, and accessing the right support, at the right time, as well as reducing the stigma on peri and postnatal depression. A really insightful and practical episode ladies!
We chat with the amazing Dr Nicole Highett, founder of COPE and clinical psychologist on the prevention, awareness, education and resources to help us through these challenging times as a pregnant or new parent. Access some of the most amazing and helpful resources available for perinatal anxiety and depression. Education is powerful and key to both prevention and treatment !
Midwife, lactation consultant and 2 x Mum Amberley Harris shares why she is so passionate about helping mums succeed with their breastfeeding wishes, and also gives us the low-down on COVID19 and breastfeeding, everything you need to know as an expecting, new or seasoned mum :)
With a background in public health, having 3 boys of her own, a strong interest in women's health, and having created the Epic works Australian Birth Stories, Sophie Walker joins us for her view on the changes to our birthing and antenatal care, with some silver linings along the way.
One of the great things about hypnobirthing is that there is a lot of information available online, and especially in our current situation, we can access information and also courses, whether it be in that sort of more (virtual) group setting or in a one to one still available online and over Zoom. So we're in such a crazy time at the moment and there is no doubt a lot more stress and a lot more fear around childbirth given that we're in amongst this really unprecedented pandemic of COVID19. And so it is really important to us to be able to provide as much positive information and resources that we can through Mama Matters Podcast. And I really hope that you can take away some great information today on how you can best support yourself through a time of change and how you can still hopefully come out the other end of your birth having had a positive and supportive experience through empowering yourself and also, you know, upskilling your partner as much as possible. I hope you enjoy, ladies.
In this episode, the tides are turned, and Rosie is on the other side of the interview. Get to know why Mama Matters came about, what to expect in upcoming episodes, and what its really like juggling small business and 3 boys under 4 :)
In such a difficult time for those on the IVF journey, Dr Amanda Waaldyk shares insight into the why behind our current elective surgery suspensions, and why there may be a silver lining in there for women along the fertility journey, and what you can do naturally to support your fertility and changes of conceiving at home. She also shares some amazing free resources.
Entering into Pregnancy and Birth for the first time, it can be hard to know which model of care to choose. Veteran Midwife Jan Ireland explains the different caregiver roles in antenatal care, as well as shedding light on how support roles are changing within the context of the COVID19 pandemic.
With such uncertainty in the air, we felt compelled to save you from Dr Google, and get the latest and most relevant, evidence based information on Pregnancy and COVID19, understand how caregiving roles are changing and what you can do to minimise risk to you and your baby. A must listen for all expecting mums, Dr Guy Skinner sheds some positive light and steps to look after your physical and mental health during this unprecedented time.