Midwife In Your Pocket

In this podcast episode, as a seasoned midwife, maternal and child health nurse, author, and mother of four, I address a common question among new parents: why is burping babies so crucial? Babies need help releasing trapped air during and after feeds because they can't do it themselves. Burping between breasts during breastfeeding or halfway through a bottle feed can create room for more milk...

Welcome to the debut episode of "Midwife in Your Pocket," where we dive into the wonderful world of pregnancy, birth, and early motherhood together. I'm excited to share my journey with you. As a midwife, maternal and child health nurse, author, and mother of four, my passion for supporting new and expecting mums comes from both professional expertise and personal experience. Think o...

Let's start by acknowledging that newborn crying is not just normal; it's expected. In fact, did you know that it's typical for healthy infants to cry a little more each day and then reach an average of two to three hours a day by 6-8wks old, it’s often in the evening when parents are also tired? Before I became a midwife, when I had my first baby the best piece of parenting advice I g...

The fourth stage of labour is often overlooked and rarely gets talked about. It's the time immediately following birth, typically lasting for the first two hours. As a midwife, maternal and child health nurse, and mother of four myself, I understand the significance of these precious moments. It's a time of transition, where the focus shifts from the intense sensations of labour to the ove...

Midwife In Your Pocket is the podcast for new or expecting Mums. In bite sized 5 minute episodes we will discuss the things that matter most including pregnancy, birth and early parenting a baby up to toddler. Be guided by Belinda Joyce a midwife, maternal and child health nurse, author and Mum to 4. Belinda has over 20 years of professional experience working with families, mainly mums and the pr...