The Beat

The Beat - A Patient Podcast series is for people living with tube feeding and is brought to you by Nutricia. This information is intended for people who are tube feeding at home, their families, and their carers, including those registered with Nutricia Homeward, and also their healthcare professionals.  There are over 30,000 adults and children across the UK, registered with Nutricia Homeward who are tube feeding at home.In this special series of The Beat podcast, we have been interviewing people who are tube feeding, their parents, carers, Dietitians and other healthcare professionals to help our listeners gain a deeper understanding of tube feeding at home.  In this episode our host Helen Hynes, a Dietitian specialising in Home Enteral Nutrition (HEN) and a member of the British Dietetic Association (BDA), speaks with two parents whose children have experienced tube feeding. Lucy, whose son Josh has a terminal illness which results in swallowing difficulties, and Billie-Jo, whose daughter Niamh is tube fed. Together, Helen, Lucy and Billie-Jo highlight the key information that they needed to know at the very beginning, how to work with schools to support children who are tube fed, and how to talk to a child and other family members about tube feeding. 

The Beat - A Patient Podcast series for people living with tube feeding and is brought to you by Nutricia. This information is intended for people who are tube feeding at home, their families, and their carers, including those registered with Nutricia Homeward, and also their healthcare professionals.  Olivia is an 18-year-old student who has lived with tube feeding for most of her life, while Andy has been tube fed since undergoing treatment for throat cancer. In this episode of The Beat, our host Helen Hynes, a Dietitian specialising in Home Enteral Nutrition (HEN) and a member of the British Dietetic Association (BDA), sits down with Olivia and Andy to discuss their tube feeding journey thus far; the ups and downs and the advice they would give to others. 

The Beat - A Patient Podcast series for people living with tube feeding and is brought to you by Nutricia. This information is intended for people who are tube feeding at home, their families, and their carers, including those registered with Nutricia Homeward, and also their healthcare professionals.  In this episode, host Helen Hynes, a Dietitian specialising in Home Enteral Nutrition (HEN) and a member of the British Dietetic Association (BDA), introduces us to the types of healthcare professionals who will support those living with tube feeding. Joining Helen is Phil Roberts, an HEN Dietitian, Cerian Brent, a Speech and Language Therapist, and Matthew Memmott-Richardson, a Homeward Nurse. During this episode, the team discuss how their different roles work holistically together in order to support people to manage tube feeding at home and they highlight the guidance, resources and information that can help people understand more about tube feeding.

The Beat - A Patient Podcast series for people living with tube feeding and is brought to you by Nutricia. This information is intended for people who are tube feeding at home, their families, and their carers, including those registered with Nutricia Homeward, and also their healthcare professionals.  In episode one of our new series, host Helen Hynes, a Dietitian specialising in Home Enteral Nutrition (HEN) and a member of the British Dietetic Association (BDA), is joined by Phil Roberts, also a Dietitian specialising in HEN, with over 16 years of experience in tube feeding. Phil is also a PINNT ambassador.  In this episode, Helen and Phil discuss the key aspects of tube feeding, including why someone might need to be tube fed, the different types of tube feeds, and what to expect when having a tube feed placed. 

The Beat podcast is designed for healthcare professionals only and is brought to you by Nutricia. In this mini-series in partnership with Feel Good, the experts in the psychology of people, join their specialists from the fields of nutrition, psychology, mental health, mindfulness, sleep and movement in these 20 minute ‘powershot' podcasts to encourage you to learn on the move. Even when you are excelling in your technical, management or clinical skills the ability to influence, speak with candour and collaborate with colleagues, remains imperative for success. A high percentage of work pressure and conflict can come through miscommunication. While we have the best intention, the way we communicate, both with words and body language can sometimes be misunderstood, leading to frustration, conflict, pressure or delays.  So, how can we communicate with confidence and influence with impact? How can you build gravitas in your daily interactions? And how can you address work conflicts or misunderstandings with ease? These are some of the questions we will be exploring in this episode, alongside Business Psychologist, Jill Williams. Throughout her career, Jill has coached highly influential leaders in how to best communicate and create healthy and supportive teams.

The Beat podcast is designed for healthcare professionals only and is brought to you by Nutricia. In this mini-series in partnership with Feel Good, the experts in the psychology of people, join their specialists from the fields of nutrition, psychology, mental health, mindfulness, sleep and movement in these 20 minute ‘powershot' podcasts to encourage you to learn on the move. One of the most remarkable aspects of being a human is our ability to feel compassion for others. That can be for people we know, right through to complete strangers. As with many things in life, it comes with a downside, because the very act of being supportive, compassionate, and caring towards others extracts a cost, both emotionally and physically. There is a limit to how much compassion we can provide for others and if we cross the line there are real and profound consequences for our own wellbeing. We know those working in customer, management or patient facing roles, particularly in the current climate are at significant risk.  In this podcast with Philippa Spencer, Chartered Psychologist, we will unpack the topic of compassion fatigue, explain what it is, why it occurs and help people recognise their own risk factors. We will share ideas and strategies for how to maintain personal wellbeing so the ability to care for others remains intact and is maintained over time.

The Beat podcast is designed for healthcare professionals only and is brought to you by Nutricia. In this mini-series in partnership with Feel Good, the experts in the psychology of people, join their specialists from the fields of nutrition, psychology, mental health, mindfulness, sleep and movement in these 20 minute ‘powershot' podcasts to encourage you to learn on the move. In this episode, we focus on the power of sleep.  Sound sleep, rather than being passive, is arguably the most crucial component in promoting whole-body health. In this information age, many of us are very aware of what we ‘should' be doing to support our health and sleep, but this might not easily translate into action. So we may not reap the benefits. In this podcast, we want to take the solutions for better sleep from theory to practice.  We will explore the most common reasons for which people struggle with sleep and actions that worked for them. We will help you better understand your sleep behaviour so that you can put in place strategies that work for you.  In this podcast, you will hear from Yuwa Aghedo, Naturopath, Nutritional Therapist, Herbalist, Lecturer. Yuwa has practices on London's Harley Street and has helped hundreds of individuals with sleep-related challenges such as insomnia.  Key questions What are some of the most common sleep challenges people are having? What typically causes people to struggle with falling asleep and what can they do if they experience this? What can those who consider themselves night owls and struggle to wake up early do to support their sleep rhythm? Could revenge procrastination be the reason for trouble falling asleep and how can we overcome this? Do you recommend any herbs to support falling asleep? What can we do to address trouble staying asleep? How can the menstrual cycle impact sleep? Quick-fire questions Can we sleep too much?  When would it be wise to seek professional help? What is your checklist for good sleep?  What part do supplements play in relation to sleep? What are some of the key things to consider if choosing to try supplements?

The Beat podcast is designed for healthcare professionals only and is brought to you by Nutricia. In this mini-series in partnership with Feel Good, the experts in the psychology of people, join their specialists from the fields of nutrition, psychology, mental health, mindfulness, sleep and movement in these 20 minute ‘powershot' podcasts to encourage you to learn on the move. This episode focuses on women's health. In this episode we take a deep dive into the role of the female hormones and how hormonal balance may tip off or be restored with nutrition, rest and exercise.  ‘It's not me, it's my hormones.'  The female sex hormones, those tiny little messengers moving around our bodies, do so much more than just regulating the menstrual cycle. Receptors for oestrogen, for example, are located throughout the body, so the hormones quite literally affect us head to toe. They can determine things like our energy levels, emotional state, stress response, as well as gut and endocrine health. And it is a two way street; the way we eat, move, and sleep can also affect our hormonal balance, certain habits tipping it off entirely.  Bloating, fatigue, blood sugar problems, mood swings. There are about 150 different signs of hormonal imbalance. We tap into the power of getting to know your own self, your own cycle, and going with your flow (pun not intended).  Joining us today is Charlotte Hunter, a registered and qualified Nutritional Therapist and Functional Medicine Practitioner for 10 years. In her day to day life, she helps men, women and children eat well and be healthy. Her firm belief is that food can be nutritious, delicious, and can support a number of health conditions and issues. Her main focus is helping women navigate the menopause. She knows how food can help balance hormones, making conditions and challenges less impactful and more manageable.

The Beat podcast is designed for healthcare professionals only and is brought to you by Nutricia. In this mini-series in partnership with Feel Good, the experts in the psychology of people, join their specialists from the fields of nutrition, psychology, mental health, mindfulness, sleep and movement in these 20 minute ‘powershot' podcasts to encourage you to learn on the move. In this episode, we take a look at what actually happens in our bodies when we are stressed.  When was the last time you skipped lunch because of work worries? Do you ever have back or neck tension? Do you find your breath more shallow when stressed? Stress and other emotions have their cheeky way of making their way into our bodies. They can impact our digestive system, our muscles and even the biology and physiology of our brains.  In this episode we will be exploring how you can tackle stress hands on, and work with your body to release the tension, pressure and worry. Today's guest is Katrina Hession, new mom (aka stress expert), she has had a 15-year career in the TV industry as a Producer managing her fair share of stress, big projects, and long hours. Since re-qualifying as a mindfulness coach and yoga teacher she has delivered wellbeing workshops to a vast range of companies from banks to advertising agencies. She's FeelGood's favourite mindfulness coach and enjoys debunking the myth that mindfulness is ‘fluffy' with practical, science-based content.

The Beat podcast is designed for healthcare professionals only and is brought to you by Nutricia. In this mini-series in partnership with Feel Good, the experts in the psychology of people, join their specialists from the fields of nutrition, psychology, mental health, mindfulness, sleep and movement in these 20 minute ‘powershot' podcasts to encourage you to learn on the move. In this episode we take a look at what emotional agility is and why it is important in today's world.  We all make plans, we have goals and dreams. We create targets and aim forward with full steam. But, even when we have the best intentions and carefully scripted action plans, stress, anxiety, pressure often still make their way in. No amount of planning can stop the unexpected from happening. We don't know what will come to shake our ground.  Good or bad, change is imminent, and it is emotional. We can rationalise our way through change and unexpected obstacles, but we often cannot control how our physical and emotional bodies react. This is where emotional agility lies.  In this episode, joining us is Danni Haig. Danni is an organisational psychologist and coach, working with senior leaders and CEO's on a constant basis to help them in managing not just their minds, but their emotions when things don't go to plan. On top of that, she works with different teams in organisations, to help them develop better emotional agility in their day to day interactions, with their colleagues, their personal relationships, and when the unexpected happens.

The Beat podcast is designed for healthcare professionals only and is brought to you by Nutricia. In this mini-series in partnership with Feel Good, the experts in the psychology of people, join their specialists from the fields of nutrition, psychology, mental health, mindfulness, sleep and movement in these 20 minute ‘powershot' podcasts to encourage you to learn on the move. Whether that be on your lunch break, on your commute or simply when you need to get moving more, this series has something for everyone. In this first episode we talk about the upside of down time. Despite our best intentions to live balanced lives, the modern world demands that we are almost always connected and productive. It feels counterintuitive to take time out when your to-do list is a mile long. Much like sleep but very different to sleep, rest has positive outcomes for our physical, mental, and emotional health. Most rest techniques, which take no longer than 20 minutes, can help you achieve calm in the middle of the storm or revive you when exhausted - while improving productivity. In this episode we discuss what rest actually is, how different it is to sleep and inactivity, and how we can maximise our daily emotional and physical rest. Joining us in our journey through rest and recovery is Dr. Colin Robertson. Colin has been involved in human performance and sports science his entire professional career. Besides working with professional athletes, Colin has been a key player in advancing the research in chronobiology, looking at the impact of sleep and recovery in human performance.

The Beat podcast is designed for healthcare professionals only and is brought to you by Nutricia. In this episode of The Beat podcast, our regular host Avril, a Midwife, Childbirth Educator and Hypnobirthing practitioner, talks to fellow midwife, Pip. Pip is currently working as a Delivery Suite Sister and has a wealth of experience supporting parents-to-be through all aspects of pregnancy, birth and the postpartum. Pip has trained and worked in some of the leading maternity units in the UK, and is also the founder of Midwife Pip, a midwifery platform that aims to provide parents-to-be with the latest pregnancy advice, antenatal classes and postpartum support services. During this episode, Avril and Pip focus on the topic of parents' feeding choices. They discuss their personal observations of working closely with new parents-to-be, talk about how those parents are deciding on whether to breastfeed, formula feed or combination feed, and the challenges in helping parents to make informed decisions about what is right for them.   Important notification: Breastfeeding is best for babies and provides many benefits. It is important that, in preparation for and during breastfeeding, you eat a varied, balanced diet. Combined breast and bottle feeding in the first weeks of life may reduce the supply of your own breastmilk, and reversing the decision not to breastfeed is difficult. The social and financial implications of using an infant formula should be considered. Improper use of an infant formula or inappropriate foods or feeding methods may present a health hazard. If you use an infant formula, you should follow manufacturer's instructions for use carefully – failure to follow the instructions may make your baby ill. Always consult your doctor, midwife or health visitor for advice about feeding your baby.

The Beat podcast is designed for healthcare professionals only and is brought to you by Nutricia. In this episode of The Beat podcast, our regular host Avril, a Midwife, Childbirth Educator and Hypnobirthing practitioner, talks to Dr. Frankie Phillips; a registered dietitian and public health nutritionist with over 20 years' experience, about toddler nutrition. With a PhD in nutrition, Frankie has worked in the NHS and across the academic research and charity sectors. She has also been quoted in media publications and appeared on a number of TV programmes as an expert on nutrition. In this 30 minute podcast we take a look at tailoring nutrition to support unique growth trajectories, vitamin D fortification and how healthcare professionals can support parents and carers in ensuring children enjoy having a healthy diet. 

The Beat podcast is designed for healthcare professionals only and is brought to you by Nutricia.  In this mini-series we explore the world of metabolic medicine, meeting the people from the multi disciplinary team who deliver the service. Through these episodes we hear what a typical day in the life of these experts is like, what they have learnt in their career and what is still to be discovered in the fascinating world of Metabolics.  In this episode of The Beat podcast, host Dr James Nurse, Consultant Paediatrician, is joined by Georgie Wood, a newly qualified Dietitian and her mentor Dr Anita Macdonald, Consultant Dietitian working in Metabolic Medicine. This episode is packed full of advice, insights and we learn how the training has evolved over the past 40 years.

The Beat podcast is designed for healthcare professionals only and is brought to you by Nutricia.  In this mini-series we explore the world of metabolic medicine, meeting the people from the multi disciplinary team who deliver the service. Through these episodes we hear what a typical day in the life of these experts is like, what they have learnt in their career and what is still to be discovered in the fascinating world of Metabolics.  In this episode of The Beat podcast, host Dr James Nurse, Consultant Paediatrician, is joined by  Dr. Arunabha Ghosh , a Consultant Paediatrician working in Metabolic Medicine. We hear about the impressive training journey taken to reach his role, the interesting research he is involved in and what the role entails day to day.

The Beat podcast is designed for healthcare professionals only and is brought to you by Nutricia.  In this mini-series we explore the world of metabolic medicine, meeting the people from the multi disciplinary team who deliver the service. Through these episodes we hear what a typical day in the life of these experts is like, what they have learnt in their career and what is still to be discovered in the fascinating world of Metabolics.  In this episode of The Beat podcast, host Dr James Nurse, Consultant Paediatrician, is joined by Dr Penny Andreou, a Senior Clinical Psychologist working in Paediatric Metabolic Medicine. They discuss the crucial  role a psychologist plays within the MDT, the type of work she does with children and their families and the importance of ensuring different services are connected. 

The Beat podcast is designed for healthcare professionals only and is brought to you by Nutricia. In this episode of The Beat podcast, Avril, a Midwife, Childbirth Educator and Hypnobirthing practitioner, talks to Dr Julie Abayomi - a Reader in Dietetics & Associate Head of Applied Health & Social Care at Edge Hill University - about weight gain and obesity during pregnancy. Dr. Julie graduated in nutrition and dietetics from Cardiff in 1993 and worked as an NHS dietitian for over 20 years, specialising in women's health and nutrition for 12 years. In 2010 Julie was awarded a PhD based on research conducted at Liverpool Women's hospital. Research interests include: overweight and underweight in pregnancy; diabetes and pregnancy; diabetes and breastfeeding and chronic radiation enteritis. 

The Beat podcast is designed for healthcare professionals and is brought to you by Nutricia.  In this episode, Dr. Ben Green, Medical Affairs Research Manager at Nutricia, and Dr Lisa Green, a Clinical Lead Community Dietitian in Halifax, discuss the role and benefits of peptide-based enteral feeding. Ben and Lisa cover some detailed background on the importance of enteral feeding, and also take a closer look at the results from a new clinical trial that highlights some benefits of using peptide-based tube feeds, rather than their standard-based polymeric counterparts.

The Beat podcast is designed for healthcare professionals and is brought to you by Nutricia. In the latest episode of The Beat podcast, Midwife Avril speaks with Dr Alex Richardson, author of 'They Are What You Feed Them' and Senior Research Associate at Oxford University, on the importance of nutrition and brain development. The discussion includes an overview of brain development, key nutrients, the implications of insufficient fat intake and some practical advice to give to pregnant women and mothers of young children.

The Beat podcast is designed for healthcare professionals only and is brought to you by Nutricia.  In this mini-series we explore the world of metabolic medicine, meeting the people from the multi disciplinary team who deliver the service. Through these episodes we hear what a typical day in the life of these experts is like, what they have learnt in their career and what is still to be discovered in the fascinating world of Metabolics.  In this episode of The Beat podcast, host Dr James Nurse, Consultant Paediatrician, is joined by  Dr Rachel Carling, Metabolic Biochemist, to discuss the important role that science plays in metabolic medicine. They discuss what is involved during new born screening tests, the importance of a high quality bloodspot and what the future hold for biochemistry in IMD. 

The Beat podcast is designed for healthcare professionals only and is brought to you by Nutricia.  In this mini-series we explore the world of metabolic medicine, meeting the people from the multi disciplinary team who deliver the service. Through these episodes we hear what a typical day in the life of these experts is like, what they have learnt in their career and what is still to be discovered in the fascinating world of Metabolics.  In this episode of The Beat podcast, host Dr James Nurse, Consultant Paediatrician, is joined by Louise Robertson, Metabolic Specialist Dietitian, to discuss the ever evolving role of the adult metabolic service. We hear how metabolic care has evolved due to the pandemic, tips on utilising social media with your patients and her work with the Galactosemia Society. 

The Beat podcast is designed for healthcare professionals only and is brought to you by Nutricia.  In this mini-series we explore the world of metabolic medicine, meeting the people from the multi disciplinary team who deliver the service. Through these episodes we hear what a typical day in the life of these experts is like, what they have learnt in their career and what is still to be discovered in the fascinating world of Metabolics.  In this episode of The Beat podcast, host Dr James Nurse, Consultant Paediatrician, is joined by Suzanne Ford, Metabolic Specialist Dietitian, to discuss the important role that the charity plays in supporting patients and their families. They discuss topics such as PKU and pregnancy, the role of the NSPKU helpline and interesting research projects. 

The Beat podcast is designed for healthcare professionals only and is brought to you by Nutricia.  In this mini-series we explore the world of metabolic medicine, meeting the people from the multi disciplinary team who deliver the service. Through these episodes we hear what a typical day in the life of these experts is like, what they have learnt in their career and what is still to be discovered in the fascinating world of Metabolics.  In this episode of The Beat podcast, host Dr James Nurse, Consultant Paediatrician, is joined by Mr Alex Pinto, Metabolic Research Dietitian, to discuss the important role that research plays in metabolic medicine. They discuss working with patients in a trial setting, insights into collaborating on projects and how healthcare professionals outside of a research role can do their bit to help. 

The Beat podcast is designed for healthcare professionals and is brought to you by Nutricia. In the final episode of this four-part miniseries about epilepsy and the options for managing uncontrolled seizures when medication doesn't don't work, Specialist Ketogenic Dietitian Susan Wood at Matthew's Friends Clinics, discusses the impact of poorly controlled epilepsy on daily life for the individual with epilepsy and their family, with Emma Williams MBE and CEO of Matthew's Friends Clinics. 

The Beat podcast is designed for healthcare professionals and is brought to you by Nutricia.  In a 4-part miniseries The Beat will focus on epilepsy and the options for managing uncontrolled seizures when medication doesn't work. In this episode, the third of the miniseries, Specialist Ketogenic Dietitian Susan Wood at Matthew's Friends Clinics discusses what the alternative options are for managing epilepsy when medication doesn't work, with Dr Anita Devlin, Consultant Paediatric Neurologist at Newcastle-upon-Tyne NHS Foundation Trust. 

The Beat podcast is designed for healthcare professionals and is brought to you by Nutricia. In this 4-part miniseries The Beat is focusing on epilepsy and the options for managing uncontrolled seizures when medication doesn't work. In the second episode of the miniseries, Specialist Ketogenic Dietitian Susan Wood at Matthew's Friends Clinics, discusses the treatment gap that exists in the management of drug resistant epilepsy, with Dr Shakti Agrawal, Consultant Paediatric Neurologist and Clinical Lead for Children's Epilepsy Services at Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust. 

The Beat podcast is designed for healthcare professionals and is brought to you by Nutricia. In this four-part miniseries The Beat focuses on epilepsy and the options for managing uncontrolled seizures when medication doesn't work. In this episode, Specialist Ketogenic Dietitian, Susan Wood, at Matthew's Friends Clinics, discusses the history of anti-seizure medications, their potential side effects and risks of uncontrolled seizures with Professor Helen Cross OBE. Professor Helen is The Prince of Wales's Chair of Childhood Epilepsy and Head of the Developmental Neuroscience Programme at UCL-Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, Honorary Consultant in Paediatric Neurology Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust, London and Young Epilepsy, Lingfield, UK. 

The Beat podcast is designed for healthcare professionals and is brought to you by Nutricia. In this episode, Avril, an NHS midwife and educator, is joined by Professor Zulf Mughal to discuss the importance of Vitamin D in the first 1,000 days of life and beyond. Professor Zulf Mughal is a Consultant in Paediatric Bone Diseases at the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, and Honorary Clinical Professor in Child Health at the University of Manchester. He has written over 160 peer reviewed scientific papers and in 2015 was awarded with the prestigious Charles Slemenda Award from The International Conference on Children's Bone Health (ICCBH). In this podcast Avril and Professor Zulf look at the role of vitamin D for immune system support and discuss the potential link between vitamin D deficiency and COVID-19. 

The Beat podcast is designed for healthcare professionals and is brought to you by Nutricia.  Skin-to-skin contact (SSC) straight after birth can naturally regulate a baby's temperature, heart rate and breathing, as well as elevate their blood sugar, which is essential for their energy supplies. The power of this bonding moment is remarkable but this natural act is often only reserved for new mum's straight after birth, because of the breastfeeding benefits it delivers and the connection it can help establish between mother and baby. In the latest episode of The Beat podcast, Avril, a Midwife, Childbirth Educator and Hypnobirthing practitioner, talks to a father of an seven month old baby  about the wider benefits of SSC; including how SSC can help an infant's gut microbiome and immune system, and why all parents and caregivers should be encouraged to have SSC time with their newborn, at the hospital and at home. 

The Beat podcast is designed for healthcare professionals and is brought to you by Nutricia. As a baby develops, their digestive system will produce a variety of different poos, which can generate concern from parents about what is healthy and what may warrant further investigation. Assisting parents in understanding their baby's gut development may help to put their mind at ease if they have any concerns in this area. On this episode of The Beat podcast, we are joined by a parent of a seven month old baby, and an NHS paediatric dietitian to talk about the important role of the gut microbiome, red flag symptoms of infant digestion problems, and what healthcare professionals should expect when it comes to questions about a baby's bowel movements.

The Beat podcast is designed for healthcare professionals and is brought to you by Nutricia. The birth of a child is a life-changing experience and ensuring it's one which is positive and safe for both mother and baby is fundamental to a midwife's role. With epidurals, inductions and cesareans on the rise, vaginal births without any procedures or interventions are decreasing - does this matter? What role can a midwife play here?  In this episode of The Beat podcast, our host Gill invites a fellow midwife to discuss the topic of 'normal' or 'physiological' birth. Together, they discuss what this really means to women; what factors influence mode of birth; and what role healthcare professionals play in this. Acknowledging what's most important is ensuring a safe and positive birth experience, they share their own thoughts on how best to support this.  

The Beat podcast is designed for healthcare professionals and is brought to you by Nutricia. Amidst all of the joy that comes with a new baby, it's perfectly normal for women to experience some worry and stress. But what happens when those difficult feelings become overwhelming, when women start to experience perinatal mental health problems?  In this episode of The Beat podcast, Gill, an NHS midwife, interviews Sally Wilson, National Training Coordinator at Action on Postpartum Psychosis (APP). Since developing postpartum psychosis in 2015, Sally has channelled her experiences into supporting others. During this 20 minute episode, listen to Sally's story and find out how healthcare professionals can best support women's mental health during the pregnancy and postnatal period. 

The Beat podcast is designed for healthcare professionals only and is brought to you by Nutricia. The basics of nutritional support in ICU has not changed during COVID-19, but the volume of patients has. As a result, critical care dietitians from the NHS have had to mobilise during the pandemic, and their response has been characterised by collaboration, innovation and adaptability. In this one-off special episode of The Beat podcast, host Danni Bear, Principal Critical Care Dietitian & NIHR Clinical Doctoral Fellow at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, is joined by her colleague Liesl Wandrag, Principal Critical Care Dietitian at Guy's, and Critical Care Dietitian, Judith Merriweather from NHS Lothian, to discuss how COVID-19 has affected the nutritional management of patients in the ICU and their ongoing care after they are discharged.  Following on from two webinars that were hosted by Nutricia during the height of the pandemic, which covered nutritional support in ICU and afterwards, a range of questions were asked by the audience; from enteral nutrition to monitoring, guidance and resources available. This episode aims to answer some of those questions.  

The Beat podcast is designed for healthcare professionals only and is brought to you by Nutricia. Gut health and, more specifically, the gut microbiome have received increasing amounts of attention over the last few years. But what exactly is the gut microbiome and why is it so important?   In episode three of The Beat our host Gill, an NHS midwife and nurse for almost 40 years, is joined remotely by Professor Glenn Gibson. Glenn is Professor of Food Microbiology at the University of Reading, where his research focuses on the gut microbiome; its profound implications for health and disease, and how it can be influenced by the diet. Listen to Professor Glenn share his advice on how clinicians can best support babies' gut health and immune development. 

The Beat podcast is designed for healthcare professionals only and is brought to you by Nutricia. During the COVID-19 outbreak the UK's midwifery community have had to adapt their normal practices to limit the spread of the virus. The camaraderie, courage and empathy up and down the country has been a defiant reminder that life, quite literally, goes on.  Our host Gill, an experienced midwife and nurse in the NHS for almost 40 years, is joined (remotely) by fellow midwife Nicole. Together they discuss the impact COVID-19 has had on midwives and the women and families in their care. They also share guidance to support midwives during the acute phase of the pandemic and for the weeks and months ahead. 

The Beat podcast is designed for healthcare professionals only and is brought to you by Nutricia. Our host Gill, an NHS midwife and nurse for almost 40 years, talks (remotely) to Professor Neil Greenberg about the psychological impact of COVID-19 on NHS healthcare workers. Neil is an academic psychiatrist based at King's College London and is a specialist in occupational mental ill-health and post-traumatic stress disorder. His work has seen him deployed to hostile environments including Afghanistan and Iraq and he is currently supporting frontline NHS workers during the pandemic.  Gill and Neil talk about the incredible resilience of healthcare professionals, stress coping mechanisms, signs of mental health fatigue, and give some timely advice on how to support your colleagues. For more updates on the show, as well as lots of other educational content from Nutricia, sign up to our newsletter at www.nutricia.co.uk