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In this episode I chat with gut expert Karly Raven about ensuring optimal gut health prior to pregnancy and the benefits for both mum and bub when it comes to supporting the microbiome during pregnancy, birth and postpartum.
In this episode I chat about what I've been doing the past month to support myself after the birth of my third child including what support looked like, foods I ate, herbs and supplements I'm taking plus so much more!
Many mothers enter the postpartum period unprepared and unaware of what to expect. This can create a lot of surprises and often topics that are considered a bit taboo often make it difficult to ask for help or get the right support. That's why in this episode I'm shedding some light on what to expect in terms of the most common surprises after childbirth!
In this episode I share why preparing your body not just mentally but physically for Birth is so important and talk about the key areas that need to be addressed and give practical examples of what you can do to prepare using herbs, nutrients and different practices
In this episode I chat with TCM practitioner Naomi about how Chinese medicine can support postpartum healing including pregnancy loss.
Learn how a homeopathic birth kit can be a wonderful addition to support you in labour and afterbirth with examples of some of my favourite remedies included.
In this episode I chat with Julia from newborn mothers about breastfeeding culture, how the culture has changed over generations, what influences the culture and how we can ensure a more positive attitude to breastfeeding as a society
In this episode you will learn all about GBS infection in pregnancy, what is is, the risks, testing and how to prevent and treat it naturally. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6521265/
In this episode you will learn why afterbirth pains occur and how to alleviate them using natural remedies including herbs, nutrients and traditional practices
In this episode I chat about the early beginnings of my business and how I've grown it to be a full time successful business all whilst growing and raising my three children.
In this episode I share my own struggle with postnatal depletion plus what I did to overcome it and what I plan to do as prevention third time around
In this episode we discuss factors that increase your risk of postnatal anxiety and what you can do to prevent and treat this condition that affects 1 in 5 mothers
Varicose veins and haemorrhoids are common in pregnancy and postpartum. Find out my top tips to help treat them!
Learn how herbal sitz baths can help with post birth healing, what herbs to use and how to make herbal infusions for the bath.
In this episode I talk about the importance of pre conception care and what I did to prepare for my third pregnancy.
Learn about my top herbal analgesics to use for menstrual pain, labour, afterbirth pains and c section pain in this episode dedicated to herbal pain relief for women
In this episode we chat all about how to heal from a c section birth including tips for recovery with c - section specialist Emma.
Find out why many mothers experience gut issues postpartum and how they can go on to cause mood issues, hormonal issues and autoimmune disorders. Learn from an Ayurvedic perspective why so many of these issues stem from not supporting digestion after birth.
Find out how a cold uterus can contribute to period pain, irregular cycles and fertility issues with acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist Kimberley.
Learn all about traditional Korean postpartum practices including their signature seaweed soup and other foods and practices used to support mothers after childbirth.
Often we neglect learning about the common medicinal weeds that grow in our own backyard in favour of more exotic herbs from overseas and yet our native wild weeds have many amazing properties particularly when it comes to supporting pregnancy, birth and postpartum.
HG is a debilitating condition that some one experience in pregnancy causing them to have excessive nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. Claire talks about her experience of HG and her top tips for surviving HG during pregnancy
Join me as I chat with midwife Rachel Reed about how birth has changed over time, the current issues both mothers and midwives face as well as birth activism and what we can do to make a difference.
In this episode I chat with Lauren from The Acupuncture Palette all about how Traditional Chinese bodywork such as Moxa, Acupuncture, Cupping and Tui Na massage can be supportive in the early months and years and supporting mothers to heal and recover from childbirth and the demands of daily motherhood.
In this episode I chat with Adilah who specialises in traditional Malay postpartum care which includes practices such as oil massage, bengkung belly binding, nourishing foods, herbal pastes and compresses plus ceremonial flower baths to heal and support the mothers transition to motherhood.
Find out how the most revered medicinal mushroom of all can help to support you and your baby through pregnancy and postpartum
In this episode I chat with Miranda Myles who is the creator of ‘The Fertile Project' clinic in Melbourne where she specialises in fertility and IVF
I'm this episode I chat with local homebirth midwife Sunae about the history of home birth, why homebirth is on the rise, the benefits of having a homebirth, how to find a home birth midwife, the expected financial costs and what a homebirth midwife brings in her birth bag to support you at home.
Join me whilst I chat with Traditional Chinese Practitioner and mother of three Emily who talks about her free birthing experience with her third baby where she opted out of the system and birthed unassisted at home
Find out how to find your calm in motherhood with practical tips from Holistic psychologist Hilary
More western women are increasingly adopting placenta rituals from around the world, a common practice in place for many thousands of years. Find out more about these ancient rituals amongst cultures across the world.
In this episode I chat with Carly about clearing stored emotions and generational trauma through kinesiology in order to support women through pregnancy, birth and motherhood
In this episode I chat with birth and postpartum doula Mary about her experience with learning and practicing the traditional Mexican postpartum ritual often known in the west as a ‘closing of the bones ceremony'.
Conditions such as PMS, PMDD and PME are becoming increasingly common. Find out what causes them and how natural medicine can help!
Rhianna is a psychologist and astrologer who explains the role of neuroplasticity in anxiety and how we can learn to rewire our brain to overcome mood disorders
Laura is a homeschooling mum of three who shares her wonderful tips and resources for educating, entertaining and nurturing children at home
Sarah is an independent homebirth midwife who's passion for travel has lead her around the world where she has been able to witness and experience maternity care across different cultures. Follow her on Instagram @down_to_birth_midwifery to find out more about her work
Sleep deprivation can be debilitating and affect not only mums wellbeing but relationships and the whole family unit yet many mums don't ask for help because they are concerned about the strategies they will be offered. Today I chat with Tracey about holistic sleep support and how sleep strategies need to be gentle and customised to each mum and bub
In this episode I chat with midwife and hypnobirthing instructor Lilly about her experience teaching this practice to expecting couples
Nourishment is an essential universal principle of postpartum recovery in many traditional cultures. Find out what foods to stock your pantry with for optimal healing and recovery
In this episode I talk to my mum about her experience of developing a postpartum mood disorder when I was born and how she recognised it immediately and got help!
Something that affects all mothers after birth but isn’t often spoken about! I give you my top tips to help you after birth to ease the fear and overwhelm of that first toilet trip
Tarryn Woods, a full spectrum doula and mother of two shares her story about being diagnosed with and healing from postnatal depression
Find out what the many benefits are for using herbal medicine to support women through pregnancy, birth and postpartum
Find out the many benefits of Raspberry Leaf and how it can support you in many ways from pregnancy to postpartum
This episode is all about an aspect of maternal mental health that doesn’t get enough spotlight. So this episode raises awareness about Postpartum OCD, it’s causes, prevalence plus signs/symptoms and treatment
Did you know the WHO recommends waiting 24months before having another pregnancy? Find out why spacing your pregnancies is important and what the risks are for having closely spaced births 18 months and under.
Discover why you need to use herbs with caution during pregnancy and lactation plus what herbs are safe and which to avoid
Find out why copper excess is common after childbirth and what signs and symptoms to watch out for in order to get tested and treated. www.littleyarrow.com
Find out which nutrients are the most common postpartum, why and what you can do about it in this episode!
Struggling with sleep deprivation in the early years of motherhood? This episode is for you!