Natural Birth Co. Podcast: Recent Episodes

Amy Paulinich

Natural Birth Co. helps determined women prepare physically and mentally through midwifery-led services, to have a connecting, and natural birth. This podcast is by Registered Midwife Amy from Natural Birth Co, providing a combination of Birth Stories from local Sunny Coast women, education from birth professionals, and hot tips from Amy about pregnancy, birth, and motherhood.

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Hello, and welcome to the Natural Birth Co. podcast. I am so excited to bring you this amazing episode with the one and only Sheridan Joy Austin, who, after going through her own health stuff in her early twenties and teens, went on to become a nutritionist and then went on to become a Gut & Psychology Syndrome Practitioner.

After being in the health and nutrition space for nearly 10 years and working with clients with an array of gut health, immune, hormonal issues and more, in 2017 she became pregnant with her precious little boy Malakai. It was throughout that pregnancy that she became overwhelmingly passionate about how to nourish her growing baby and herself through such a physically demanding time.

As a nutritionist and GAPS practitioner - she couldn't find the quality we all deserve, free from synthetic nutrients, flavours, fillers and emulsifiers, 100% certified organic, and the most nutritious foods on the planet.

So, she went on to create her company foraged for you, which has the mother's blend which is absolutely amazing for mamas and humans in general. (I take the mother's blend, and all of our NBC mamas take it too).

In this episode we discuss:

Sheridan’s Birth Stories for her two baby boys
Nutrition advice for the preconception phase (for both mom and dad)
Nutrition advice for the pregnancy
Nutrition advice for postpartum

This podcast is for:

Any mamas or mamas-to-be who are interested in nutrition
Mamas who enjoy a good birth story
Health conscious mamas

SHERIDAN’S LINKS:

IG:

@‌sheridanjoyaustin ~ https://www.instagram.com/sheridanjoyaustin/

@‌foragedforyou ~ https://www.instagram.com/foragedforyou_/

WEBSITE:

https://foragedforyou.com/

https://www.sheridanjoy.com/

LEARN MORE ABOUT MY NEW ONLINE BIRTH PREP COURSE, BIRTH CIRCLE HERE: https://www.naturalbirthco.com/birth-circle

Get your FREE 14 day Pregnancy Preparation Guide here: https://naturalbirthco.myflodesk.com/14dayguide (for pregnant mamas who have no idea where to start.)

Sign up for tangible advice from the best preconception, pregnancy and birth professionals in your inbox every fortnight here: https://naturalbirthco.myflodesk.com/mamasadvicenewsletter

I really hope you enjoy the podcast!

To learn more about Natural birth co check out our website here: https://www.naturalbirthco.com/

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In this podcast I am breaking down the common birth prep options: hypnobirth, calm birth, hospital birth workshops, and helping you identify the gaps within them. I also unpack the importance of mental and physical preparation, all you can be informed on how to have an empowering birth experience.

In this podcast I discuss:

What do I even need to prepare for birth?
Why do I need to prepare for birth?
What is the actual difference between hypnobirth, calm birth, hospital birth workshops?
The pros and cons of each
What to look for in these external birth workshops to know whether it's right for you or not.

This podcast is for:

Pregnant mamas or soon-to-be pregnant mamas
Mamas who are curious about the different options available to them
Unsure of how to identify what they need from their birth prep

Get your FREE 14 day Pregnancy Preparation Guide here: https://naturalbirthco.myflodesk.com/14dayguide (for pregnant mamas who have no idea where to start.)

Sign up for tangible advice from the best preconception, pregnancy and birth professionals in your inbox every fortnight here: https://naturalbirthco.myflodesk.com/mamasadvicenewsletter

I really hope you enjoy the podcast!

To learn more about Natural birth co check out our website here: https://www.naturalbirthco.com/

Please share this podcast with anyone who you think will benefit from hearing or share your recent listen in your social stories!

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Welcome to the latest episode of the NBC podcast! Today, I caught up with Nat Saunders, who you might remember from her first birth story (Ep 41). Back then, Nat shared her experience of a natural posterior birth, resonating deeply with countless mamas out there.

Now, nearly nine months later, Nat returns with her adorable nine-month-old, Winnie, in the background, ready to share the journey of her second pregnancy, birth, and postpartum period. Expect the unexpected, as Nat's second experience proves to be remarkably different from her first – which is actually super common for second-time mamas!

In this episode, Nat delves into the three key changes she aimed for this time around: strengthening her pelvic floor, minimising pelvic girdle pain, and optimising her baby's position. Whether it was avoiding another posterior birth or ensuring a smoother labour process, Nat's insights and tips are invaluable for anyone embarking on their own pregnancy journey.

Now, I’m not about to spoil whether Nat achieved her ideal birth outcome or not - you'll have to tune in to find out! But trust me, Nat's wisdom, warmth, and wit make this episode an absolute must-listen.

In this podcast we discuss:

How to avoid pelvic girdle pain- particularly when you are susceptible to it
How to get back to exercise ASAP postpartum
How to prevent pelvic floor injury, and recover from pelvic floor injury postpartum
How to avoid a posterior birth second time around!
How to create space in the uterus for your babe to be in the optimal position
Mothering with 2
Transitioning to solids

This podcast is for you if:

You have had a posterior birth or want to do everything you can do avoid one
You have experienced pelvic girdle pain
You love a good birth story
You want to know what intuitive birthing looks like

Get your FREE 14-day Pregnancy Preparation Guide here: https://naturalbirthco.myflodesk.com/14dayguide (for pregnant mamas who have no idea where to start.)

Sign up for tangible advice from the best preconception, pregnancy and birth professionals in your inbox every fortnight here: https://naturalbirthco.myflodesk.com/mamasadvicenewsletter

I really hope you enjoy the podcast!

To learn more about Natural birth co check out our website here: https://www.naturalbirthco.com/

Please share this podcast with anyone who you think will benefit from hearing or share your recent listen in your social stories!

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Today, we're catching up with Gracie in our Journey of Pregnancy series (now at the 38-week mark), and we're diving deep into the physical changes that happen in the body before birth. From cervical developments to those magical baby movements, and that's not all…

Gracie opens up about something many expecting mothers might relate to: the sudden appearance of the "motherhood wound" as she gears up to transition into motherhood herself.

Plus, we'll take you along for the ride as we navigate:

CTG's and a slightly nerve-wracking hospital scare
Surrendering to the uncertainty and unknown of spontaneous labour for first time mamas
Sex in later pregnancy
The difference between baby showers and mothers blessings

This podcast is for you if:

You’re a first time mama and desire some inspiration, guidance, or relation to another pregnancy.
You are preconception, wanting to have a baby at some stage in future, and have no idea what to actually do when that happens.
You are early in your pregnancy and desire some guidance on the right steps to make for your pregnancy journey with an interest towards natural birth.

Get your FREE 14 day Pregnancy Preparation Guide here: https://naturalbirthco.myflodesk.com/14dayguide (for pregnant mamas who have no idea where to start.)

Sign up for tangible advice from the best preconception, pregnancy and birth professionals in your inbox every fortnight here: https://naturalbirthco.myflodesk.com/mamasadvicenewsletter

I really hope you enjoy the podcast!

To learn more about Natural birth co check out our website here: https://www.naturalbirthco.com/

Please share this podcast with anyone who you think will benefit from hearing or share your recent listen in your social stories!

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Welcome to the Natural Birth Code Podcast! So excited to have you here, ready to dive into some real talk about birth experiences. Today, I am absolutely stoked to introduce you to Jacque. Trust me, you're gonna adore her. She's an NBC mama who's been through the whole shebang – yoga, birth workshops, you name it. And now, seven months post-birth, she's here to share her journey.

Get ready, because Jacque's story is a game-changer. We're talking about her experience with an epidural, and let me tell you, it's not your typical tale. See, we often have these preconceived notions about what's "good" or "bad" when it comes to birth preferences. But Jacque's here to flip that script. She embraced the unexpected, and her positive attitude toward her epidural is seriously inspiring.

You know, it's all about facing those fears head-on. We've all been there, sweating bullets over what might go wrong. But when you shine a light on those worries and give 'em a name, they lose their power. Jacque did just that, and her journey shows us that sometimes, the scariest thing on paper turns out to be a blessing in disguise.

So, get ready for some major inspiration – this is one podcast episode you won't wanna miss!

In this podcast we discuss:

Conception with a sperm donor
The importance of a support network
Pregnancy preparation for birth
How to have a positive birth experience where you are in control WITH an epidural
Single parenting
The importance of trusting in your intuition, and having confidence during your labour and birth experience

This podcast is for:

The woman who can’t handle the thought of their birth going not to plan
The woman wildly scared of getting the epidural
The single mamas
Mama who has difficulty in trusting and listening to their intuition- where does it even come from?
Mamas who feel that because they haven’t birthed before they have no idea what to expect
The Mamas who love a good birth story

Get your FREE 14 day Pregnancy Preparation Guide here: https://naturalbirthco.myflodesk.com/14dayguide (for pregnant mamas who have no idea where to start.)

Sign up for tangible advice from the best preconception, pregnancy and birth professionals in your inbox every fortnight here: https://naturalbirthco.myflodesk.com/mamasadvicenewsletter

I really hope you enjoy the podcast!

To learn more about Natural birth co check out our website here: https://www.naturalbirthco.com/

Please share this podcast with anyone who you think will benefit from hearing or share your recent listen in your social stories!

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Matt is an amazing NBC dad, after he and his beautiful queen Abbey came through NBC for their birth preparation, they had such a magical empowering birth experience, where they both had to practise deep surrender. Matt tells his perspective on pregnancy, being a birth partner, and fatherhood with so many amazing reality checks, tips, advice and empathy that you guys are absolutely going to love this story!

We discuss:

Matt's initial perspective on birth and his role as a dad during the early stages of pregnancy.
How his understanding and involvement evolved throughout the pregnancy, along with the lessons he learned along the way.
The specific tools, words, and positions Matt used to support Abbey during labor, along with his top tips for birth partners.
Practical advice for dads-to-be on preparing for birth and navigating the transition into fatherhood.

This podcast is for:

DADS! Get around it you will love it- preconception, birth, fatherhood
Mama of course will benefit, from listening, get a perspective check to understand

Get your FREE 14 day Pregnancy Preparation Guide HERE! (For pregnant mamas who have no idea where to start.)

Sign up for tangible advice from the best preconception, pregnancy and birth professionals in your inbox every fortnight HERE!

I really hope you enjoy the podcast!

To learn more about Natural birth co check out our website.

Please share this podcast with anyone who you think will benefit from hearing or share your recent listen in your social stories!

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Today, we're catching up with Gracie in our Journey of Pregnancy series. She's hit the 30-week mark, and let's just say, she's still rockin' that baby bump!

In this episode, Gracie keeps it real about the "I'm still pregnant" vibe she's feeling. But don't let that fool you—there's plenty to chat about! We dive into Gracie's recent bout with what seemed like non-stop contractions. We'll laugh, we'll commiserate, and we'll share some tips on how to tell if it's the real deal or just Braxton Hicks.

Plus, we get into the nitty-gritty of losing the mucus plug. Yep, we're going there! Gracie shares her experience and we talk about what to do if it happens to you.

This podcast is for you if:

You’re a first time mama and desire some inspiration, guidance, or relation to another pregnancy.
You are preconception, wanting to have a baby at some stage in future, and have no idea what to actually do when that happens.
You are early in your pregnancy and desire some guidance on the right steps to make for your pregnancy journey with an interest towards natural birth.

Get your FREE 14 day Pregnancy Preparation Guide HERE! (For pregnant mamas who have no idea where to start.)

Sign up for tangible advice from the best preconception, pregnancy and birth professionals in your inbox every fortnight HERE!

I really hope you enjoy the podcast!

To learn more about Natural birth co check out our website.

Please share this podcast with anyone who you think will benefit from hearing or share your recent listen in your social stories!

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This is one of our most requested podcasts and for a good reason… Who doesn’t want an easeful and progressive birth?!

In this podcast we break down exactly how to get just that in 3 easy steps available to you always. This intricate dance between the physicality of birth (a baby fitting through a pelvis and out of the vagina), and spiritual sense (how our hormones flow during birth and make us feel) can seem like alot to comprehend however it can be easy, it can make sense, and is absolutely achievable for you.

Who is this podcast for?

Pregnant and preconception woman wanting to build trust and understanding about their bodies and the process of birth.
Women who like hearing the logic and steps to how to birth naturally (hello my type A mamas)
Pregnant woman willing to do what it takes for an easeful and progressive birth
Pregnant woman who desire a minimal intervention, natural birth experience

Get your FREE 14 day Pregnancy Preparation Guide HERE! (For pregnant mamas who have no idea where to start.)

Sign up for tangible advice from the best preconception, pregnancy and birth professionals in your inbox every fortnight HERE!

I really hope you enjoy the podcast!

To learn more about Natural birth co check out our website.

Please share this podcast with anyone who you think will benefit from hearing or share your recent listen in your social stories!

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This is part one of an amazing duo birth story with one of my dearest girlfriends Lucy Morris. She has had 2 amazing natural vaginal births, both in the hospital setting, Arthur now 2.5 years and Francis who is 10 weeks old (and with a during the poddy!). Her husband was her primary birth support for both and is an absolute legend at birth support and securing an environment of safety.

Over the two-part’s we discuss:

Her 2 natural vaginal births being so different
Birth partner preparation
How Lucy mentally prepared for her dream births
Miscarriage
Finding her ‘thang’ as a mother- dream job
Positions during labour

This podcast is for:

The pregnant women wanting to surround herself with positive birth stories and perspectives leading up to her birth experience
The preconception woman wanting to intentionally build her own story, perspective, and thoughts surrounding birth to be positive and excited
The pregnant woman with a desire to understand how birth works, pain relief options and movements to resume in labour

Get your FREE 14 day Pregnancy Preparation Guide HERE! (For pregnant mamas who have no idea where to start.)

Sign up for tangible advice from the best preconception, pregnancy and birth professionals in your inbox every fortnight HERE!

I really hope you enjoy the podcast!

To learn more about Natural birth co check out our website.

Please share this podcast with anyone who you think will benefit from hearing or share your recent listen in your social stories!

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This is part one of an amazing duo birth story with one of my dearest girlfriends Lucy Morris. She has had 2 amazing natural vaginal births, both in the hospital setting, Arthur now 2.5 years and Francis who is 10 weeks old (and with a during the poddy!). Her husband was her primary birth support for both and is an absolute legend at birth support and securing an environment of safety.

Over the two-part’s we discuss:

Her 2 natural vaginal births being so different
Birth partner preparation
How Lucy mentally prepared for her dream births
Miscarriage
Finding her ‘thang’ as a mother- dream job
Positions during labour
Preparing for another pregnancy after birth and breast feeding while trying
Sex drive through pregnancy and after birth
Setting and letting go of expectations of your birth experience during pregnancy

This podcast is for:

The pregnant women wanting to surround herself with positive birth stories and perspectives leading up to her birth experience
The preconception woman wanting to intentionally build her own story, perspective, and thoughts surrounding birth to be positive and excited
The pregnant woman with a desire to understand how birth works, pain relief options and movements to resume in labour

Get your FREE 14 day Pregnancy Preparation Guide HERE! (For pregnant mamas who have no idea where to start.)

Sign up for tangible advice from the best preconception, pregnancy and birth professionals in your inbox every fortnight HERE!

I really hope you enjoy the podcast!

To learn more about Natural birth co check out our website.

Please share this podcast with anyone who you think will benefit from hearing or share your recent listen in your social stories!

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Step into the world of pregnancy with our guest, Gracie, as she shares her journey at 27 weeks. In this insightful episode, we explore various facets of Gracie's experience, providing a holistic view of her unique and empowering approach to expectant motherhood. This is the fourth episode of our mini-series centred around Gracie’s journey of pregnancy, so if you haven’t listened to the first four episodes, do so first.

Today’s conversation highlights Gracie's empowering sense of making firm decisions during her pregnancy. From lifestyle choices to birthing plans, she reflects on the refreshing empowerment that comes with decisiveness, creating a positive and confident atmosphere for both her and her baby.

We also explore the fascinating concept of "breathing baby out" and the foetal ejection reflex—a natural and instinctive birthing process. Gracie shares her thoughts on this beautiful approach to childbirth, emphasising the connection between breath, relaxation, and the miraculous act of bringing a new life into the world.

By listening, you will gain insight into Gracie's exercise routine during pregnancy. Navigating the physical changes and challenges.

This podcast is for you if:

You’re a first time mama and desire some inspiration, guidance, or relation to another pregnancy.
You are preconception, wanting to have a baby at some stage in future, and have no idea what to actually do when that happens.
You are early in your pregnancy and desire some guidance on the right steps to make for your pregnancy journey with an interest towards natural birth.

In today’s podcast we discuss:

Gestational Diabetes, testing and her thoughts
The refreshing sense of making a firm decision
Finding “the right” Midwife
Breathing baby out and Foetal ejection reflex
Her exercise routine

I really hope you enjoy the podcast!

To watch the video version of this podcast click here.

To learn more about Natural birth co check out our website.

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This podcast with Gracie is an absolute banger, I apologise in advance for the cackles into the microphone, and the detours as we tangent into a catch up as if we having a cuppa together hehe.

But we have a lot of fun, a lot of laughs, and discuss a lot of pregnancy goodness in this one!

Gracie is currently 20 weeks pregnant.

If you haven't listened to her 2 earlier podcasts be sure to give them a listen before this one! And come on the journey with us <3

In today’s podcast we discuss:

Gracie accepting the decision of having a hospital birth (rather than a home birth) and getting into MGP
The 20 week scan- Genders and names
Bleeding in pregnancy, when to freak out and when to not
Sex and sex drive during pregnancy

This podcast is for you if:

You’re a first time mama and desire some inspiration, guidance, or relation to another pregnancy.
You are preconception, wanting to have a baby at some stage in future, and have no idea what to actually do when that happens.
You are early in your pregnancy and desire some guidance on the right steps to make for your pregnancy journey with an interest towards natural birth.

I really hope you enjoy the podcast!

To watch these podcasts live jump into our facebook group.

To watch the video version of this podcast click here.

To learn more about Natural birth co check out our website.

Please share this podcast with anyone who you think will benefit from hearing or share your recent listen in your social stories!

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It can be really difficult to know what to prioritise for you and your babe throughout pregnancy, especially if this is your first pregnancy, or you are a busy mama-to-be. After working with 100s of mamas, Amy can tell you that this lack of clarity often leads to experiencing loneliness, feeling fearful about your birth experience, or becoming isolated or overly busy-ing themselves. So, today’s podcast is going to simplify it all and give you the top 3 things to prioritise during your pregnancy.

Kodies Birth Story Discussed in this podcast is #43.

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I really hope you enjoy the podcast!

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https://www.naturalbirthco.com/

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Today’s podcast is with your gal Ams, explaining 2 reasons why you should look forward to contractions. Wild Accusation right? Hear us out and you will be feeling differently by the end of the podcast that’s for sure.

Along with the 2 reasons we discuss exactly how to change your attitude towards contractions from fear to excitement.

In today’s podcast we discuss:

What contractions are and how they work
What is a progressive birth and why is it importance for a natural birth experience
What does ‘effective contractions’ mean and how this is 1 of the 3 MUST’S for a progressive birth
How to change your perspective on pain during labour
How to manage your pain during labour
Your birth partners role in you managing your pain
How to avoid intervention during your birth

This podcast is for you if:

You want to feel confident and excited for birth
You feel like you have a ‘low pain threshold’
You want to labour naturally
You want to feel calm during your labour
You want to know how your partner can help you during labour
You want to have a minimal intervention vaginal birth

I really hope you enjoy the podcast!

If you and your partner want to learn all of these tools and strategies to be excited and confident in managing and taking on your contractions during labour then head to this link to check out our Appetence Active Birth Workshop.

To watch these podcasts live jump into our facebook group.

To watch the video version of this podcast click here.

To learn more about Natural birth co check out our website.

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This is our new Podcast series going through a journey of pregnancy with one of my dearest girlfriends Gracie. At the time of recording this podcast Gracie is 16 weeks pregnancy with her first babe and definitely gunning for a natural vagina birth

Gracie is going through the Natural Birth Co experience of preparing the 3 main aspects for a wholistic approach to birth. Mental preparation, Physical preparation, and Birth partner Preparation.

Our NBC mamas often talk about how overwhelming it is falling pregnant, how unsure they are on the steps to take, how much it is to take in and are overwhelmed with the decisions. This series will take you step by step through a woman’s journey of pregnancy where every single month she will discuss what she learnt, how she feels, what is happening with her mental state, and how she acted towards making decisions.

Usually we would ideally start our Pregnancy classes including pregnancy specific yoga and pilates at 12-14 weeks however, (as you will hear on the podcast) Gracie has just moved back from Western Aus, so we are a little behind the 8 ball and which we can absolutely adapt and be flexible around and catch up because that what we do- Tailored pregnancy preparation around your individual circumstances.

In today’s podcast we discuss:

How Gracie navigates mental challenges with her changing pregnant body and a history of eating disorders which has been triggering.
How Gracie is making her decisions regarding which form of care she desires for her pregnancy and birth, how she is researching this and how she is gaining support
Cleaning up the mental ‘Girl stuff’ as Gracie calls it- to be the mother and role model she desires for her child
How she is opening up conversation with her partner already about pregnancy and birth desires
How her exercise routine has changed immensely through pregnancy- and bringing acceptance to that
How to navigate having people close to you who have different beliefs about birth that you don’t want to adopt

This podcast is for you if:

You’re a first time mama and desire some inspiration, guidance, or relation to another pregnancy.
You are preconception, wanting to have a baby at some stage in future, and have no idea what to actually do when that happens.
You are early in your pregnancy and desire some guidance on the right steps to make for your pregnancy journey with an interest towards natural birth.
You have people in your support circle who hold different beliefs for what you desire for your birth

I really hope you enjoy the podcast!

To watch these podcasts live jump into our facebook group.

To watch the video version of this podcast click here.

To learn more about Natural birth co check out our website.

Please share this podcast with anyone who you think will benefit from hearing or share your recent listen in your social stories!

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Today is a very special podcast with the lovely Grace, founder of Bloom Chinese Medicine. Grace is an amazing Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), she found a special passion for women's health during her career and has created her stunning business Bloom TCM. Here she and the other amazing practitioners that work there, specialise in care for women during the preconception, pregnancy, and postnatal stage of life.

Grace also had her first born baby 14 months ago with a natural home birth.

In today's podcast we discuss:

How TCM can be used throughout these essential stage of a woman's life
What symptoms to look out for that if you acquire, would greatly benefit from treatment from a doctor of TCM.
Grace touches on her natural home birth experience of her first babe, and how she incorporated TCM into her preconception, pregnancy, birth, and postpartum stage of life.
The general lifestyle of living in align to TCM- It’s actually not that hard

This podcast is for you if:

You are interested in receiving TCM or Acupuncture and want to know why you should
You have irregular periods and hormones your intrigued on learning more about how to get back on track
You are struggling to conceive
You are pregnant and wanting to prepare your body for birth from a TCM perspective.

I really hope you enjoy the podcast!

You can check out Grace and her TCM practice located in Maroochydore here.

To watch these podcasts live jump into our facebook group.

To watch the video version of this podcast click here.

To learn more about Natural birth co check out our website.

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So this is a new series we are doing which I am SO excited about. We are going to do a journey through a newly pregnant woman's life, how she felt, how she went about choosing her care options, and how she decided to prepare for birth. The logical steps through a pregnancy, the spiritual growth throughout a pregnancy, and the mental preparation, to embark onto her birth and motherhood journey.

Our NBC mamas often talk about how overwhelming it is falling pregnant, how unsure they are on the steps to take, how much it is to take in and are overwhelmed with the decisions. This series will take you step by step through a woman’s journey of pregnancy where every single month she will discuss what she learnt, how she feels, what is happening with her mental state, and how she acted towards making decisions.

It is with my greatest delight for the first of these series to be with one of my close girlfriends Gracie Purvis. Gracie is currently pregnant with her first babe and int he time of recording this podcast is 11 weeks.

In today’s podcast we discuss:

Gracies journey Pre pregnancy in her own personal growth- not that her pregnancy was necessarily logically ‘planned’ but her spirit knew it was coming
Gracie’s initial conditioned response falling pregnant was, ‘I’m scared of birth- I’ll just have a C-section’, to an instant shift with the right support people around her to then desire a natural birth and have full belief in her body to birth (In just 5 short weeks- it doesn’t take long once you decide)
How Gracie has been working through the changes in her body and moving through old patterns and beliefs that have shown up
How Gracie chose her method of care for pregnancy- We discuss all the care options.
How pregnancy has made gracie question who she wants to be, the type of mother she wants to be, to allow her to grow and transform

This podcast is for you if:

You’re a first time mama and desire some inspiration, guidance, or relation to another pregnancy.
You are preconception, wanting to have a baby at some stage in future, and have no idea what to actually do when that happens.
You are early in your pregnancy and desire some guidance on the right steps to make for your pregnancy journey with an interest towards natural birth.

I really hope you enjoy the podcast!

To watch these podcasts live jump into our facebook group.

To watch the video version of this podcast click here.

To learn more about Natural birth co check out our website.

Please share this podcast with anyone who you think will benefit from hearing or share your recent listen in your social stories!

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Today is a wonderful birth story with Nic telling her amazing birth experiences or her first natural vaginal birth experiencing a third degree tear, her recovery both mentally and physically and the struggles that came with it, to then experience a second natural vaginal birth with only a second degree tear.

The biggest message Nic drives home in this podcast is to trust in your body, trust in your intuition and for you and your birth team to be the driver of your birth experience.

In today’s podcast we discuss:

Preparation for birth
Third degree tears, the struggle, recovery, the expectations and how to protect your mental space.
How to have an epic birth team and why it is so important for them to be able to support you and advocate for you.
How to make value based decisions that align with you

This podcast is for you if:

You have experienced a third degree tear
If you hold fear toward taking responsibility and making your own decisions about birth
You struggle to hold belief in yourself and your intuition

I really hope you enjoy the podcast!

To watch these podcasts live jump into our facebook group.

To watch the video version of this podcast click here.

To learn more about Natural birth co check out our website.

Please share this podcast with anyone who you think will benefit from hearing or share your recent listen in your social stories!

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Today’s Birth story was with one of our NBC mamas Sam. Sam has been such a delight to have in NBC throughout her entire preganncy and start into motherhood. Sam is a perfect example of fully embodying and relishing in her pregnancy, dedication to her birth preparation, and an open mind to shift her bliefes and perspective on pain and birth. Sam truely acted on one of our main mottos in NBC- Control what we can control which is a birth preparation and decision making, and surrender to what we cannot control- The outcome. Sam and her husband truely felt this throughout their pregnancy which eventuated into a powerful, confident, connecting birth experience for them.

In todays podcast we discuss:

How Sam shifted her initial perspective of birth from ‘Just cut it out fo me!’ to ‘I can do this and I’ve got this naturally’
How Sam prepared for her epic Natural Birth experience
How she priorities her birth preparation even though busy working full time, and all the things
How she coped in labour and her partners role during labour
How she has transitioned so fluidly inot her own version of a mama- not being afraid to be self aware, break the norms, and prioiritse herself while prioritising her baby.
How she and her husband both have key roles in the household and with parenting, and how she has full trust in him and his ability which allows her to prioritise herself (a common conversation between myself and our NBC mamas)

This podcast is for you if:

Your a first time mamas wanting to feel empowered during pregnancy and birth and wanting to hear how to take full responsibility of your decision making
You have some negative beliefs towards birth and want to rewrite them
You have a fear that motherhood will completely change your life, and you will loose yourself through the process, and how exactly to avoid that
You are wanting to prioritise your birth prep but are struggling to manage the time
You are struggling to prioritise yourself as a mother and feel ‘trapped’
You are struggling to trust your partner in looking after abbe while you live your best life in the best of both worlds- getting to be a mama loving your baby AND still getting to exercise, see friends and have alone time

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Today’s Podcast was with Zoe Taylor- Co- Creator of our upcoming Documentary screening BIRTH TIME. In this poddy we discuss the intention behind Birth Time, how it started, how it developed, and what it turned into. We Discuss what BIRTH TIME represents and the overall message. I am SO excited for you guys to listen to this amazing perspective from Zoe Naylor on the best Birth documentary ever created!

If you see this in time and want to join Natural Birth Co for our Birth Time: the documentary screening on the Sunshine Coast on the 14th october 2023- Click here.

If you have missed this date OR do not live local to the Sunshine Coast you can purchase an ONLINE stream of the epic documentary here.

I really hope you enjoy the podcast!

I really hope you enjoy the podcast!

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Today’s Birth story was with one of our NBC mamas Amy. Amy and her husband both come from medical backgrounds- this is super evident in their pregnancy and birth as they are completely aware and researched amongst all of their decisions. Amy and her partner attended the Appetence Birth Workshop and this is super obvious throughout her birth experience as they made value based dicisions throughout their entire pregnancy and labour experience based on the research, and their individual perception of the research (values).

In today's podcast we discuss:

How Ams and her partner made value based decisions throughout the entire pregnancy, labour, and postnatal period.
How and why they decided to wait until 42 weeks for induction
Natural Induction methods they used
The decision making process behind her epidural, no episiotomy and vacuum
Her pain relief options
The amazing role of your birth supporter (Nate fills his role so well)
How Amy consistent ‘set the standard’ which is a technique we use deeply in our Appetence Active Birth workshop
Amy’s determined BF story and how she made it through with triple feeds
Amy’s new methodology through life as a Type A mama having to surrender

This podcast is for you if:

You are about to embark on birth and want to feel more comfortable with decision making
You are unfamiliar with breastfeeding and want to hear in depth some of the tools to utilise, and things to look out for
You are a first time mama wanting to know how to own the birth space
You want to know what it means to be an EPIC birth support (nate fills this role so well)
You love a good birth story

I really hope you enjoy the podcast!

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Today’s birth story with Rhiannon was absolutely amazing- so simple, so straight forward, and just beauitful. Rhi was an NBC with her first babe, did the yoga, Body Balance Workshop and birth workshop with her husband. This pregnancy was much more busy caring for her toddler while working full time however Rhi still managed to get to a couple of yoga classes and was amazing at working on her body balancing.

You can listens to Rhi’s first birth with Mya at number 16!

In todays podcast we discuss:

The difference between Rhi’s 2 births and how it is im[oprtant to remain open minded to your second birth being different to your first
How Rhi birth completely naturally with a big baby, with an even bigger head
The struggles and triumphs of parenting 2
Mum guilt and the realities of it

This podcast is for you if:

You want to relate to a second time mamas and the struggles
You are pregannt with a big baby and feeling nervous/untrusting about birth
You love a good birth story

I really hope you enjoy the podcast!

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Todays podcast is a little bit different to our usual- I am actually being interviewed by Caitlin Pender from Her. Womens Health Physio for her podcast and we have simply utilised the podcast for my listeners as well.

In this conversation Caitlin is asking me all about the hormonal process of birth and how we can enhance the hormonal symphony allowing birth to flow as nature intended, minimising medical interventions.

In todays podcast we discuss:

The hormones at play during the process of birth and how they work
Hwo we can enhance the natural flow of these hormones naturally
How your birth partner can facilitate the hormonal flow
How when the hormones are in flow they can reduce medical intervention
How sex and intimacy is intertwind with birth (Caitlin put me on the spot with this one hehe)
How your birth support and environment effects your hormonal flow

This podcast is for you if:

Your are a pregnant mama wanting to have a natural birth
You are a pregnant mama wanting some tips on your birth environment
Your want your birth partner to know some tools in how to support and enhance your natural hormonal process (rather than disrupt it)
You want to have a calming birth experience
You are just fascinated in the pregnant and birthing women (lets be real, pregnancy and birth is THE most fascinating topic)

I really hope you enjoy the podcast!

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In today’s podcast is with Caitlin from Her. Womens Health Physio. Caitlin is a Women’s Health Physiotherapist & Birth Doula as well as a Pre & Postnatal Pilates & Yoga instructor. Caitlin is passionate about serving, supporting & empowering new mums by combining her physiotherapy-expertise & knowledge of birth with the eastern philosophies of yoga & exercise principles of pilates!

In todays podcast we discuss:

What is the pelvic floor (PF) and how does it work
How the PF can impact the birth experience either promoting or discouraging a natural birth.
Signs and symptoms of a balalnced and imbalanced PF
How the PF balalnce, and subconcious reactions can be counter intuitive in the pushing phase, and why it is important to change that

This podcast is for you if:

You’re a pregnant mama who wants to have a natural birth
You are unsure on the range of your pelvic floor and want to get it checked and sorted
You are postnatal and and have not seen a womens health physio yet
You are pregnant and have not seen a womens health physio yet

I really hope you enjoy the podcast!

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Today’s Birth story was with one of our NBC mamas Kodi. Kodi is an amazing example of holding the delicate balance of holding on tight to what you can control and accepting and releaseing what you can’t control. I have absolutely loved watching Kodi play with this balance throughout both of her pregnancies. Kodi started with NBC in her first pregnancy doing regular yoga and the Body Balance workshop with her husband Jack. She then continued to have an amazing birth starting off with an induction and progressing to a normal vaginal birth. Her second pregnancy Kodi practised yoga and pilates from 20 weeks and did the ‘How to Cope with Pain in Labour’ workshop (A segment of our Appetence Active Birth Workshop) to ‘get her head back in the game’ of coping with intense sensation. She then went ont o have a completely natural vaginal birth with no induction. I absolutely loved discussing the comparison of the 2 with her as this is such a rare experience and contrast to have.

In todays podcast we discuss:

How to have a successful induction
How she prepare for a natural birth experience
How she endured the intensity of an induction
Her fears toward birth how she overcame them
The comparison of a water birth and non water birth
How Kodi being so intune with her body help guide her to her 2 normal birth experiences
Lots of techniques on How to cope with pain in labour

This podcast is for you if:

Your a first time mamas wanting to feel empowered during pregnancy and birth
You have lots of fear surrounding an induction and feel it is ‘worst case scenario’
You want to feel more intune with your body and trust in your intuition
You love a good birth story

I really hope you enjoy the podcast!

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Today’s Birth story was with one of our NBC mamas Jum. She is the epitome example of our NBC mamas. The dedication to her birth prep, the epic responsibility of her CHOICE to be empowered, the ownership she took of her birth is HER responsibility and the amazing perspective of with birth and motherhood isn’t right or wrong, fully embodying the concept of I get to write my own individual birth and motherhood experience I just adore.

In todays podcast we discuss:

How Jum re-wrote how she perceived birth after experiencing friends and family who had birth experience she didn’t desire for herself
How she prepare for her natural birth experience
How she endured her 24+hr labour experience
Her fears toward birth and motherhood and how she overcame them
How she rewrote, created (and in my opinion manifested) her perfect birth
How she does motherhood on her terms remaining in line with her value, still being able to have an epic social life, have fitness as a priority, life with a FIFO partner.

This podcast is for you if:

Your a first time mamas wanting to feel empowered during pregnancy and birth and wanting to hear how to take full responsibility of your decision making
You have some negative beliefs towards birth and want to rewrite them
You have a fear that motherhood will completely change your life, and you will loose yourself through the process, and how exactly to avoid that
You love a good birth story

I really hope you enjoy the podcast!

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Nat is one of our Amazing NBC mamas and I am sooo happy to have her a part of our community <3. She is on the podcast today telling her about her amazing first birth experience of her natural vaginal birth with her posteriour baby. During the time of this podcast Nat is pregnant with her second babe at 38 weeks.

In todays podcast we discuss:

Nats preparation for her first birth (before NBC times hehe)
How her posterior labour went down exactly
Her favourite positions for her posterior labour
The most difficult part of her whole labour and birth experience (HINT its actually after the birth)
Her thoughts on her physiological third stage (Natural placental delivery) and what she may do differently this time
Her postnatal journey returning back to her passion of Basketball
Her mindset and approach entering her second birth

This podcast is for you if:

You enjoy surrounding yourself with positive birth stories
You have a posterior baby on board and want some tips to birth a posterior baby
You are scared if you do have a posterior baby on board that your birth will not be amazing
You are rigid into birth has to follow this exact patern/ plan and you need to realise how all births can look different

I really hope you enjoy the podcast!

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In today's podcast we discuss firstly 3 reasons WHY we want our partner to be prepared for birth, their 6 ROLES during labour, and lastly HOW to prepare your partner for birth.

Here at NBC we place a hige responsibility on the partners and their role during birth- However it is oly because their role during birth is actually HUGELY impactful to the mothers birth experience- And whether she will birth naturally or not.

In today's podcast we discuss:

3 overarching goals of the birth partners role in labour and birth
6 imperative role of the birth partner and how it effects your natural birth exactly
How to prepare your partner for these roles

This podcast is for you if:

You are pregnant and you desire a natural birth
You want your birth partner to be involved in birth
You want your birth partner to be useful and confident during the process of birth- knowing exactly what to do
You want to cultivate and amazing connection with you brith partner
In reflection your birth partner wasn’t that involved with your briths and your wondering what more they could have done to help you?

I really hope you enjoy the podcast!

Birth Preference Checklist

www.naturalbirthco.com/birth-preference-checklist

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This is the podcast where I discuss the Launch of our 6 week preganncy yoga series for a midwifery-led wholistic preparation for your natural birth.

With 6 videos, 6 different focuses, created by our midwife Amy, these pregnancy yoga flows are specifically designed to:

Help you connect with your breath and your baby
Find and tune into your intuition
Build awareness of your body
Cultivate mobility through the pelvis
Specific postures to bring balance into the ligaments and muscles that surround and are within the uterus and the pelvis
Encourage Babe into the optimal position for your individual pelvis (For more information listen to #35 of our podcast)
Alleviate pregnancy discomforts
Practise mock contractions
Learn how to push our edge of labour
Build strength where your body needs it to birth naturally

Who is this video series for?

The pregnant mama who desires a natural birth, and wishes to prepare herself wholistically
This mama doesn’t live on the Sunshine Coast and is unable to come to pregnancy classes in Maroochydore with me hehe
Or even a mama who lives on the Sunshine Coast, but has toddlers and can only get to class 1/week or no classes/week

Videos included in the series

Introductory Video
Body Balance Flow
Intuitive Flow
Hip opening and Glute strength
Labour Preparation with your birth ball
Restoritive Flow
Pelvic Floor Awareness

Learn more and purchase your ONLINE 6 week preganncy yoga series here.

http://www.naturalbirthco.com/nbconline

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In today’s podcast episode we discuss How to prepare MENTALLY for your natural birth experience. I often say to my mamas how birth is more of a mental game thana physical one and due to this we here at NBC put a HUGE emphasis on your mental preparation for birth.

In todays podcast we discuss:

The 3 top aspects of preparing your midn for birth
Why we want to rpepare our minds for birth and how it enhances our ability to birth naturally
The different between our frontal lobe and reptilian brain when it comes to birthing naturally
We discuss how to cope with pain in labour and the 7 practical strategies to do that
We discuss our edge of tolerance, how to find it, and what to do about it once we are there.

This podcast is for you if:

You are a first time mama wanting a natural birth
You are afraid of contractions and how you will cope
You are a second time mamas who was shocked by labour the first time and would like some tools on how to cope better this time around
You have a lack of faith in your body to birth naturally
You have this unwavering doubt about your body to birth naturally

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I started doing just HOW TO PREPARE FOR A NATURAL BIRTH, however realised very quickly that would take wayyyyy to long so I decided to break to break it up into the 3 part framework I use in Natural Birth Co to help mamas prepare for their natural birth experience.

PART 1 PHYSICAL PREPARATION

In todays podcast we discuss:

Why we want to physically prepare for a natural birth and how it exactly helps us to birth naturally
The 4 aspects we include in our physical preparation
How to build mobility in the joints during pregnancy and why
How to build strength during preganncy and why
How to create balance throughout your preganncy body and why
How to optimise your postnatal recovery with physical preparation in pregnancy

This podcast is for you if:

You are a pregnant mama wanting a natural birth
Your are a pregnant mama experiencing discomforts throughout the body
You are a pregnant mama who wants to maintain a pregnancy exercise routine as you are used to hitting the gym regularly but you are unsure the best type of exercise to maintain for your changing pregannt body
You are not pregannt but just curious on what to do for future pregnancies

I really hope you enjoy the podcast!

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Today I dive deep into VBAC’s, the different types and how we can prepare depending on WHY the C-section happened in the first place.

In todays podcast we discuss how to prepare with previous C-sections being due to:

Placenta Previa
Breech
Did your labour never start…. Leading to induction….. Leading to a cascade of intervention (including the epidural)
Did labour start and was going fine and within 10(ish) hrs ‘something’ happened to make you go for an emergency c-section
Labour was 24hrs+ leading to a c-section due to baby not moving down (obstructed labour) cervix not opening (Failure to Progress)- This may or may not include babies head being in an awkward position in the pelvis (tilted to the side up looking up (de-flexed))
We also discuss the mental game behind VBAC’s and the process of rebuilding the trust in the body and the natural process of birth that has been lost, while the importance of learning how to surrender to what we cannot control.

This podcast is for you if:

You have had a C-section and wondering what happened?
You are pregnant with your second babe post C-section and are anywhere on the spectrum of aboslutely NOT going for a VBAC to a VBAC is the only option.
You are just interested in the topic (it is a bloody interesting one!)
You didn’t necessarily have a C-section with your first but you did have intervention and wanting to get some little tips for your next birth
You are pregannt with your first knowing you will have a C-section and already curious about your second birth and your options

I really hope you enjoy the podcast!

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Previously we discussed WHY some babies may be in a posterior position and when it is optimal for them and when it is not.

We also delved into how to avoid a non optimal positioned posterior baby.

This podcast we discuss how to labour with a optimally posterior positioned babe.

How to allow the labour to be fluid and how to utilise 2 primary forces to help baby to be born vaginally.

In todays podcast we discuss:

How to know if your babe is posteriour
How to utilise the force of gravity to help baby rotate to an anterior position
How to create space in the pelvis for baby for baby to be able to not only rotate but descend in the pelvis for labour
How posterior labour work
Common contraction patterns and sensation of posterior labours that are VARIATIONS OF NORMAL rather than ‘complications’

This is for mamas who

Have a posterior baby on board and want to know how to have a vaginal posteriour birth
In the past have had a posteriour labour (or are skeptical of having a posterior labour) ad desire to reflect and learn about the experience
Mamas who are just curious to learn because the pregnant and birthing women is just so bloody fascinating!

I really hope you enjoy the podcast!

Do you want to ensure that your babby is in the optimal position for you and your individually shaped pelvis?

Our Body Balance workshop creates space int he uterus for abby to be in the optimal position and balance within the pelvis for baby to be able to flex and rotate their way through the pelvis.

Click here to purchase this online workshop or here to learn more about this workshop.

Have an optimally positioned baby on board and want to learn more?

Book a FREE call with Amy to discuss the best way for you to prepare for your posterior positioned labur!

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Posterior Positioned Babies and the MYTH of Optimal Position!

We used to think that there was one optimal position for babies however this has actually been disproven.

The optimal position of your baby is individual to the mother and your individually shaped pelvis.

What does this mean for you?

Having a posterior baby MAY be the optimal position for your baby.

Listen to this podcast to break down optimal positioning for birth, how to prepare our bodies to allow your baby to move into the optimal position, and the myth behind poor posteriour babies.

In this podcast we discuss:

The myth of Optimal Fetal Position
The current research behind Optimal Position of bubs for birth
How posterior babies get a bad wrap and your babe being posteriour may actually be a good thing
What makes a babe go into a sub optimal position
Ans how t prepare your body to allow your babe to be in the best possible position for birth.

This podcast is for you if you are pregnant with your first baby, if you experienced ‘back labour’ with one of your birthed babies, or if you are just a fellow admirer of the pregnant and birthing women.

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Jess and Jane are the owners of Coastlife Families- Child Health Services.

Jane is a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner and Jess is a Lactation Consultant and Child Health Nurse.

Together they support women and families through growth and development, their breastfeeding journey, the ever changing family dynamic, and their unique parenting styles for each individual child.

In today's podcast we’re discuss:

When to start bottle feeding
Early signs of mastitis- How to treat and avoid
The normalities of;
Bubs having cold feet
Bubs having mottled skin
Bubs having grunts, snores, noises through the night
Tongue and lip ties
How to make decisions about vaccines

And so much more!

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www.coastlifefamilies.com.au

This podcast is for the pregnant women wanting to preempt and prepare for her postnatal period. It is also for the postnatal women who desires to give her baby the best care with the most profesh advice from these two powerhouse women.

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Monique is a legendary NBC mama who worked with me through a very special time of my business. Moniques birth story is incredibly powerful and reiterates one of the most valuable lessons in birth:

EMPOWERMENT IN BIRTH IS TAKING CONTROL OF YOUR EXPERIENCE, MAKING DECISIONS FROM A PLACE OF CONFIDENCE AND KNOWLEDGE.

Monique experienced a traumatic birth with her first child, left feeling guilty that she didn’t do more research pre birth, questioning why the health professionals did what they did, and why her birth ended as it did. Her second baby coming as a surprise acted as the ultimate healing experience for her and her partner.

I am so excited for you to delve into this podcast with us.

A few topics we discuss:

Birth preferences and vaginal exams
First baby- how it is so hard to know how imperative birth prep is
How to heal from birth trauma
What is the secret that we absolutely CAN control to avoid and recover from birth trauma
Big induction decisions with the risk factors of- Advanced maternal age (sorry for the terminology hehe) and insulin dependant diabetes

I really hope you enjoy the podcast!

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Resources used int he podcast

Closing of the bones

https://www.belleandthewild.com.au/services-4-3

Love ya guts

https://www.loveyagutsbox.com/search?q=Pregnancy+

Foraged

https://foragedforyou.com/products/the-mothers-blend

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Bridgette is a Women’s Health Physio running out of ‘Back to Bounce’ in Maroochydore. Brigitte graduated in 2017 with a Masters in Physiotherapy Studies over the past five years has completed further study in hip and pelvic pain, pelvic health, pregnancy related health and rehabilitation following pregnancy. Brigitte works with patients from an integrated, holistic model to facilitate optimal preparation for birth, recovery post partum and return to physical activity and healthy lifestyle following pregnancy and birth. She adopts a comprehensive integrated clinical and person-centred approach to ensure patients feel supported in their pregnancy and post partum journey. She is passionate about helping and guiding patients step by step to achieve optimal function and loves helping her patients feel empowered and confident with movement and physical activity.

This podcast is for women who are unsure why a Pelvic Floor physio is a HUGE recommendation for the pregnant and birthing women, and truly is essential when preparing for a natural birth experience.

In todays podcast we discuss:

Common issues women experience in regards to pelvic floor and how that effects the rest of the body
Common pregnancy symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction
How to release a tight pelvic floor
Postnatal recovery
How to cope with pain in labour from a mental aspect
How to change the perception of pain in the lead up to birth
The unimportance of value based decision making tbhoreuhg pregnancy and birth
The importance of your partner in the birth space
Education and knowing your options
And so much more!

I really hope you enjoy the podcast!

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32 BIRTH STORY Accidental Home Birth with NBC mama Kate!

Kate is an absolute legend of a women with the strength of a warriors and mental resilience of Gahndi.

She tells her amazing birth story being an accidental home bith for her first babe, and how she dedicated herself to her birth preparation resulting in her efficient and progressive labour.

I really hope you enjoy the podcast!

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Natise is a Chiropractor with 15 years of experience. She has taken special interest into pregnancy and paediatric chiropractors and completed her graduate diploma in each. She practises out of Maroochydore on the Sunshine Coast, QLD Australia.

In todays podcast we discuss:

Common chiropractic issues in pregnancy
How do chiropractors help fix these issues
Signs in pregnancy that you may need a chiropractor
What causes babies to need chirpractic care and how they treat them
Natises top tips to have a natural birth

I really hope you enjoy the podcast!

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This is an amazing birth story with Sarah where we discuss her vaginal birth of MCDA twins, her experience with the neonatal nursery, and the complex challenges this experience can put on your mental health.

My amazing mamas who are, or have experienced the nursery, I hope you feel a lot of comfort and relatability through this podcast- No one understands the experience of the nursery until you are in it.

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Today we have my absolute favorite, wise, most inspiring natural birth worker Brittany Sharpe McCollum from Blossoming Bellies.

Brittany is a childbirth educator, a doula, a lactation counselor, and a pelvic biomechanics educator.

She is passionate about sharing evidence-based information with mothers and birth workers regarding her specialties. I myself have partaken in several of Britts courses and the have completely changed my view on how birth actually works, and in turn, completely changed my whole business.

In this episode we Discuss:

The truth about Optimal fetal positioning and how it isn’t evidence-based- What is true about bubs positioning at the beginning and during labour
How to labour with a posterior bub on board
We discuss deflexed/asynclitic fetal heads during labour
The support persons role in labour
How do you support a women through transition?
Epidurals and induction in the light of birthing naturally

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This is our very first ever dads birth story!

Recording dads birth stories is something I have been wanting to do for a long time and I am so stoked to get Stevey on as number 1!

Steven tells his perspectives of the birth of his 2 beautiful daughters Lily and Zara.

His partner Holly explains her version of the 2 in Podcast # 3 & # 27 if you want to compare!

Enjoy this one and see if you can get your partners to have a listen also!

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In today's birth story Holly discusses her beautiful home birth with her private midwife after they didn't quite make it to the hospital.

She discusses the techniques she and her husband used during birth to cope with labour and birth, the difficulties of going from having one bub to two and the importance of taking the precious time with her bub to enjoy them while they are young.

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Today we have a solo podcast with just Ams behind the mic talking all things vaginal eams and how a cervix actually works!

We break down the history of vaginal exams and their inaccurate and illogical use in hospitals to assess labour.

And because cervical exams are still very prominently used in the hospital setting, we discuss how they work, their signs of maturation and the volatile dilation patterns of the cervix!

Enjoy this goodie mamas!

I would love to hear from you what you learned or your experience with you own cervical dilation!

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SORRY FOR THE CRAPPY NOISE! Tech difficulties however I promise the sound is much better in all other episodes xx

Bianca prepared for her birth with our pregnancy yoga and pilates diligently doing both classes/week, she had a medication-free birth at our local hospital at SCUH, using techniques she learned in our NBC pregnancy yoga and using the strength she gained in our NBC pregnancy pilates.

She is a wonder of a women and I hope you enjoy the podcast!

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Who is Vicki Chan? Just the ultimate birth worker you will ever meet!!

She will jump in the bath with you, jiggle you ass and thighs uncontrollably, do crazy birth positions with you, and do whatever it takes to get your baby out vaginally and safely. She is an inspiration to all us midwives and I love hearing about her crazy stories in this podcast- I look forward to many more.

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Corrinna is a former lawyer, who struggled when falling pregnant for the first time, to know what to do about her work that she loved, how to deal with maternity leave, how to negotiate with bosses etc. Corrinna gives amazing advice on how to deal with just that and so much more.

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This amazing Sunshine Coast mama experienced her first birth in Yeppoon being a Breech C-Section birth. This birth resulted in a lot of trauma, and postnatal depression & anxiety. Rhi gives away all the secrets she used to recover mental health from this trauma. The second birth was a VBAC (in the car driving to the hospital!) on the Sunshine Coast which ultimately was THE biggest healing experience for Rhi.

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Katie tells her epic VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) story, how she felt empowered, in control and so sure of her decisions leading to her birth. Looking back on her birthing feeling pride.

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This month's birth story is with Jess. Listen to her wisdom through her hindsight experience in reflection of her 2 labors and birth. Jess discusses how she would do pregnancy differently, what is most important to focus on for a normal birth experience, her cutthroat advice on her postpartum journey specific to breastfeeding.

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This month's birth story is an absolute cracker.

We start off discussing Ash's PCO (polycyctsic overies ), then her pregnancy journey comprising of Pregnancy Yoga and Body Balancing with Appetence, severe SPD and how Ash managed.

We then delve into her looong labour ending in an amazing water birth, the struggles she went through both mentally and physically in pregnancy and birth and her 4th trimester.

I really loved how Ash put focus and energy into her 4th trimester and she gives lots of juicy details on exactly how she went about doing it.

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Rhiannon was an appetence mama who was so dedicated, consistent, and passionate about having a normal birth experience.

And boy were her efforts rewarded, with a beautiful Appetence stimulating birth.

She came to pregnancy yoga until term, did her body balance religiously every day, her partner did acupressure points and oxytocin stimulating tricks they learnt in the Appetence birth workshop, and they discerned their risk vs. benefit of getting an induction or not, holding out until she went into labour naturally at 41+6.

What I also really liked about Rhi's birth story was the postnatal adaption to mama life, how she navigated her way to her style of parenting, and her tips on how to maintain your independence from the start which is INCREDIBLY important for a mama's well being.

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Oh my gosh, what a cracker of an episode!

Ash was a very driven, firm business women when having her first 2 babies at the hospital, leading her onto her feminine path of becoming a doula, indulging in this life of birth-keeping, sacred cycle keeping which now consumes every cell in her body.

We discuss birth as a right of passage, how to soften and surrender to birth, archetypes in birth, how to build connections with your older children & postnatal depression.

I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed recording!

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Helloooo mamas! This episode is with Abbie Edwards- the owner of 'Inflow Pilates and Wellness' and 'Inflow active app'. We discuss how she transitions into being a mum while still being a business woman, friend, & partner. How she went about birth education and mental preparation, the importance, and HOW TO discuss birth preferences with your partner.

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This podcast was a real treat talking to Megan- A medical sonographer turned, health coach specializing in preconception & fertility health. Megan tells her story about her path to conception, pregnancy preparation & nutrition, their amazing home birth experience and so many other nuggets o' wisdom about relationships, movement & supplements.

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A medical sonographer turned, health coach specializing in preconception & fertility health. We discuss PCOS, endometriosis, and PMS symptoms- How to minimise symptoms and support these conditions into conception. Preconception health and nutrition, supporting yourself and your baby through pregnancy optimising development, postnatal hormonal health, and how to get back on top of your cycle.

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Our August birth story is with Jodi from Flourish Mums and Bubs!

I am so excited to share with you Jodi's interesting perspective on birth.

Jodi is a doula on the Sunshine Coast who originated from Maui Hawaii which is where she had her 2 natural home births including 1 posterior positioned baby.

She was living in a rural community in Maui where all houses are open doors, the community is like family, and she birthed outside under a tree which is just the tip of the iceberg when discussing Jodi's completely different lifestyle and experiences.

Since moving to Aus she has also started her own organic tea production where it's not rare to find her homegrown roses in her tea blends and her local doula services that women just rave about.

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Caitlin is a wealth of knowledge and passion for all things women health physio. In this episode, we discuss Pelvic Floor health, the importance in pregnancy, birth and postpartum, signs of pelvic floor dysfunction, and a few key exercises you can do yourself at home to improve your pelvic floor health.

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Cara is an Appetence Mama who discusses her 2 epic vaginal births. After having her first in NZ doing their pregnancy yoga, to move to Aus and do Appetence pregnancy yoga for her second, she discusses her biggest carrier through birth, her top tips to let go of control and surrender to the unknown, the transition of 1 to 2 kids and techniques that can help, and the BEST tip on how to parent simply.

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My good friend Jo who is a fellow yoga teacher- tells her amazing birth story and her beautiful first baby Willow.

Jo started her pregnancy very natural and wholesome with big goals to have a normal vaginal birth.

At 32 weeks her body and baby had a very different idea of an emergency cesarean section.

This resulted in a big change of expectation, recovery, breastfeeding journey and the list goes on- Tune in to hear how this mama dealt with it like a badass and now has such a beautiful, wholesome family life.

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My good friend Adelle tells her story of her 2 very quick vaginal births. She discusses the natural induction techniques used, her dedication to prepping herself for birth, her Breastfeeding journey's and her experience of the 4th Trimester.

Also an interesting outlook on the difference in having a 37 weeker and 41 weeker- both 'Term' babies however responding very differently in the transition into the world.

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This weeks Birth story is with Danielle- she is an Appetence mama who did pregnancy yoga and the body balance workshop with us.

Dan came onto the podcast to discuss her beautiful, calm, water birth experience of her first baby Parker.

Some interesting takeaways from this podcast, is to get super real with your self and your birth partner in what you expect from birth deep down and if that aligns with what you actually want from your birth experience. Its so important to sort out the subconscious beliefs about birth within us that have been created through years of media and other people stories.

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This Birth story is from one of my really good girlfriends Laura, who had her first baby in 2020 discussing her experience of what would be considered a fairly quick birth and showing that the grass isn't always greener on the other side. She also describes how she feels her exercise and yoga routine is what enabled her body to respond to labour and birth so quickly.

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This months Birth Story is with one of my really good girlfriends Eloise who had had quite a unique experience of birth.

4 normal vaginal births

4 hypnobirths

Leading to her becoming a registered midwife and hypnobirth instructor creating Hinterland Hypnobirthing.

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Listen to my girlfriend Holly and I discuss, her pregnancy birth and parenting experience. The fears and struggles of being a first-time mama and how she sourced education and birth preparation from myself and her private midwife reminding her "Your not sick... your just pregnant" putting her on her course to live simply. birth simply. parent simply.

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Listen to my girlfriend Courtney and I discuss, compare and reflect on her 2 vaginal births, 1 being in a posterior position creating a more exhausting, intimidating experience and the other being an anterior position creating a wholesome connecting birth.

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This is the first Birthstory to kick off my podcast and I thought who better than my own mother to interview first. This is Mary's story of her 3 uncomplicated vaginal births and her top tips to Live simply, Birth simply, Parent simply.

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