Best Mum And Bub Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 32 Against the odds, newborn's heart defect heals itself 1:14:46

1+ y ago1:14:46

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When Maddison gave birth to her son, she had no idea that he would be born with a congenital heart defect. This is their story of how they coped with the diagnosis and the treatment they received. This story is one of hope, resilience and faith. In this episode we hear Maddison’s birth story which involved an emergency C-section. Although it wasn’t…

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Ep 31. A Maternal Assisted C-section Birth Story 32:47

1+ y ago32:47

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Maternal assisted c-section births have been on the rise in recent years. It is a type of Cesarean section where the mother is actively involved to help to bring her baby into the world. As in, she literally helps pull her baby out! In this podcast episode we speak with Kelsie, a mum who has experienced it herself. We talked about what was involved…

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Ep. 30 - Home birth to Emergency C-section and a VBAC 40:29

1+ y ago40:29

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This recording is part of our C-sections series where we listen to our guests positive birth stories. In this first episode we chat with Amanda. Amanada had planned to have a homebirth using a private midwife but in the end she needed to be transferred to hospital for a C-section. During our conversation she explains why and how this decision to tr…

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Ep.29 Managing depression and anxiety in teens 39:56

1+ y ago39:56

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Mental health issues are on the rise in our teens and young people. But what is the reason for that? Seeing your child suffer, is heartbreaking for all parents but what if you aren’t even aware of their suffering? Mental health issues can be silent. But according to psychologist Crystal and Jo from Core of Wellbeing, if we really tune in and become…

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Ep 28. Building resilience in our little ones 34:50

1+ y ago34:50

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Mental health is an important issue for all ages, including our little ones. Supporting the mental wellbeing of our children can help them thrive now and in the future. As a mum, it's important to me that I help build resilience in my children. It's something that I know is going to be valuable for them throughout their lives. But what exactly is r…

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Ep 27. Eating for Exams: the best brainpower foods 30:42

1+ y ago30:42

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As your child gears up for exams, you may be wondering if there's anything you can do to help boost their brain power. Well, it turns out that there are a few things you can feed them which will help them perform at their best. In this week’s episode, we talked with Nutrition Coach Kellie Ashdown, about how to best fuel the brain during exam time. …

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Ep 26. Born at 25 weeks gestation and 100 days in NICU 38:14

1+ y ago38:14

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In this episode we speak with Amber, one of the co-creators of the charity Tiny Sparks. This charity was created after the birth of Amber's 4th child. At only 25 weeks gestation, Amber's waters broke. From here she was flown to Perth's King Edwards Hospital from her home town in Bunbury. Here she was put on bed rest for 4 days at which her footling…

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Ep 25: Billie's Story Part b: Home Birth and Birthing Set Up 39:28

1+ y ago39:28

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In this second part of Billie's story we hear about her third birth which was a home birth. She talks about how she was reaching her 42 week mark and getting close to being told she had to birth in hospital. She talks about being 6cm with no contractions on the morning of her birth. At 6cm she was not yet in active labour with no consistent contrac…

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Severe endometriosis, Gestational Diabetes and a Home Birth: Billie's Story Part a 1:18:34

1+ y ago1:18:34

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Billie and her husband have three babies under the age of 4. But falling pregnant with their first baby didn’t happen straight away and wasn’t straight forward. In fact it didn’t come easily at all. After much thought back and forth, finding out she had a severe case of endometriosis, undergoing an ablation treatment, and having a back operation, B…

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What to expect when starting your child at daycare 49:31

1+ y ago49:31

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Starting your little one at childcare for the first time can be an event that brings up all sorts of emotions. It can be a big process for lots of families. In this episode we speak with Shannon, the manager of Goodstart Early Learning Childcare Centre. Shannon answers all the common questions parents have about starting their baby or toddler at da…

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Rare Pregnancy Condition, Induction, and Milk Protein Allergy: This is Jessica’s Story 1:16:02

1+ y ago1:16:02

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Jessica had never heard of obstetric cholestasis until she was diagnosed with it at 37 weeks pregnant. Since there is no cure for OC, the only real option was to deliver the baby at 38 weeks. In this episode Jessica discusses her induction and the first signs of this rare pregnancy condition. She also discusses her experience stepping into motherho…

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Alicia's IVF Story and the Birth of Her Baby 1:09:07

1+ y ago1:09:07

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This blog post tells Alicia's story of becoming a mum through IVF and the anxiety that came with it. It is an honest look at the ups and downs of this journey. When Alicia found out she was pregnant, she was overjoyed. After years of struggling with infertility and rounds of IVF, this news was a dream come true. But the journey itself came at a cos…

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Kate's IVF Story and Donating Her Viable Embryos: Part 2 36:24

1+ y ago36:24

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As we heard in the first part of this 2-part series, when Kate and her husband decided to start a family, they found out that they were struggling with infertility. Kate talks about coming to the decision to try in vitro fertilisation (IVF). We hear how her first round of egg collections led to only 2 viable embryos, neither of them made it. But du…

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Kate’s IVF experience an excruciating waiting game - Part 1 1:48:36

1+ y ago1:48:36

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Triggering warning: This episode features a discussion about stillbirth and abortion. In today's video, we'll talk with Kate Munro, who will take us through her incredible journey with IVF and many years of trying to get pregnant. Her story is not smooth sailing as she talks about her experience with multiple pregnancies including heartbreaking sti…

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Megan’s Pathway to Being Diagnosed with Adult ADHD 1:01:42

1+ y ago1:01:42

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During this episode we chat with Megan Callegari and her pathway to being diagnosed with Adult ADHD. She discusses how she was possibly misdiagnosed after the birth of her second child as having post-natal anxiety. Upon reflection now, she suspects this was likely her ADHD and trying to parent 2 little ones under the age of 2! She describes ADHD as…

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Tiffany's Home Birth Story 28:46

1+ y ago28:46

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During this part of Tiffany's story she talks through using a private midwife to support her through her second birth in the comfort of her own home. She talks about her home set up, the fairy lights, affirmation cards and birth pool. She even talks about sending her husband out to make the burning of the cord (umbilical cord) box while she was in …

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Stage 3 Triple Positive Breast Cancer Tracey's Story: Part 2 24:54

1+ y ago24:54

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In this episode, naturopath Tracy talks about her experience of being diagnosed with stage-3 cancer and how she overcame it all. This is the second edition of a two-part series. She explained the causes of the cancer and what was possibly feeding its growth. By cutting off these triggers, it will give you a chance to control the cancer, just as she…

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Tracey's story with Fibromyalgia, IVF, and the Loss of Bae: Part 1 1:08:25

1+ y ago1:08:25

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Trigger warning – This episode includes conversation around stillbirth and birth trauma. If this is triggering for any of our viewers, we start this conversation around 35mins into the episode. In this episode naturopath Tracey Gartner shares her unimaginable story with Fibromyalgia, IVF and the loss of her darling Bae. This episode is part one of …

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Breastfeeding Talk with a Lactation Consultant 58:30

2y ago58:30

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In this episode we speak with Lactation Consultant and Midwife, Sarah Kocken. To start the show, Sarah shares her own positive birth story – a water birth at the Family Birthing Centre in Perth. She continues on to share the breastfeeding challenges her and her first born worked through, his tongue-tie and the process they went through to fix it. S…

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Tiffany’s Birth Stories: Hospital Vs Home Birth 1:01:20

2y ago1:01:20

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In this episode, I speak with Midwife, Lactation Counsellor, and Mum of two – Tiffany Haddon. If you have given birth in the south west or are planning a birth, you quite possibly have bumped into Tiffany along the way. She is immersed in the community in the best of ways, to support and empower women through their pregnancy, birthing, and breastfe…

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Medicinal Cannabis in the management of Autism 44:01

2y ago44:01

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As a parent you just want the best for your child. So when they are faced with a medical diagnosis like autism, you want to help them reach their full potential. In this podcast episode we speak about the unique challenges parents face with autism including the diagnosis process, understanding their child's brain and development, navigating the hea…

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Exercise and the risk of long covid 29:39

2y ago29:39

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In the South West WA, we have probably moved through the peak of Covid-19 however it is still quite prevalent in the community. BUT what about long covid? How many people are having difficulty with this and what exactly is it? Also what are our risks of getting long covid? Lots of questions still in the air about this virus however we do know that …

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Fussy Eaters and Tips to Improve your Family's Nutrition 44:27

2y ago44:27

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Mealtime Battle is a real thing!! It can be such a stressful time for parents. You may even be feeling anxious or worried that your child is not eating well or enough! So we decided to call in Family Nutrition Coach Kellie Ashdown to help us solve some of these commonly asked questions around children’s eating habits. In this podcast we talk about …

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Megan's Story with Postnatal Depression and Anxiety 55:58

2y ago55:58

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In our conversation, we hear Megan’s story with postnatal depression and her lived experience. We also talk about the common struggles we go through as mums and the transition into motherhood. In our conversation Megan explains what her night anxiety was like. She describes it like this: “At night, I would kind of avoid going to sleep. It was like …

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When pregnancy, birth and motherhood isn’t quite what you expected 52:05

2y ago52:05

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This conversation is one of raw honest truth. A story that sounds harrowing, yet is beautifully empowering and shows the incredible strength of a women and a mother! In this story Edwina talks about the moment she realised something wasn't right during her home birth and her transfer to hospital. But first, we talk about the challenges she faced du…

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How yoga can help during pregnancy, birth and after 44:09

2y ago44:09

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Yoga is a spiritual practice that has been around for thousands of years. It has been used by many to promote a better overall health, both mentally, physically and spiritually. In fact, it is actually one of the most powerful ways to maintain a healthy body and mind during pregnancy. In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with mum, yoga …

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Baby Sleep: What's Biologically Normal 48:55

2y ago48:55

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Sleep is often a pretty controversial and sensitive topic. Mum’s in particular are usually very sleep deprived & vulnerable when these conversations happen. They are only just scraping through with the very little emotional, physical and mental energy they have left. The immense amount of conflicting information out there and safe sleeping rules ma…

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Vaginal Health After Childbirth 53:42

2y ago53:42

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We chat with Women's Health Physiotherapist, Issy Downie, about vaginal health after childbirth. This is an open and candid chat that discusses rates of prolapse, returning to sex or urinary incontinence after giving birth. The aim of our discussion is to help women feel empowered with knowledge around what's to be expected after birth. We also cha…

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Postnatal Mental wellbeing: The creation of a foundation that changes women’s lives 35:21

2y ago35:21

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Giving birth is a beautiful experience, but for many women it can also be a time of great challenge – both physically and emotionally. In Australia, one in five women experience mental health problems during pregnancy or in the first year after giving birth. This can range from mild mood swings to more serious conditions such as postnatal depressio…

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Overcoming Postnatal Psychosis: a mother's raw and vulnerable story 1:07:51

2y ago1:07:51

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In this episode, we are joined by mother of two and peer advocate at Radiance, CJ. During this podcast episode, CJ opens up to us about her experience with postnatal psychosis and depression after the birth of her first child. Her story is a raw and vulnerable one that helps shine a light on the importance of supporting women’s mental wellbeing aft…

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The use of Medicinal Cannabis in Children with Dr Matty Moore 26:24

2y ago26:24

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Recently, medicinal cannabis has been thrust into the national spotlight as a potential treatment for a variety of conditions in both adults and children. While the debate around its use continues, one thing is for certain: medicinal cannabis is becoming an increasingly common treatment option for a variety of ailments. In this podcast show, we cha…

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Allowing your parental intuition guide you 34:25

2y ago34:25

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As parents we are bombarded with information. It's all right at our fingertips. And in those early days as a new parent we can find ourselves scrambling for information on Google - “how to help baby sleep through” “how to manage colic” “should my baby be eating finger foods”. The search list is endless. So what happened to trusting our intuition? H…

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Getting back into fitness after pregnancy with Whitney Tuna 31:13

2y ago31:13

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In this episode of Unscripted with Alex, we chat with Whitney Tuna, Business Owner, Muay Thai Fighter and Mum, about staying fit during pregnancy. As a parent we want our children to live happy and healthy lives. One of the best ways we can help them do that is by being a great example for them and showing up. So how can we expect our children to l…

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INTRODUCING: I Am Inflow Podcast 0:49

2+ y ago0:49

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Welcome to the I Am Inflow Podcast. Our host, Abbie Edwards, is the founder of Inflow Pilates and Inflow Active - a Pilates App in your pocket! Throughout the series, Abbie will be chatting to different experts in the field of pre and postnatal including midwives, pelvic health specialists and pilates instructors. The purpose of the podcast is to o…

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