Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond

"I think I had the sense, at the time, that my body didn't work and I wanted to feel like it did work. At the time, I didn't realise all the ways my body was working for me" Nikki Shaheed reflecting back on her birth experiences. This episode of Pregnancy Birth and Beyond is an interview with parents Nikki and Tariq Shaheed on the births of their three children, in particular their VBAC, Vaginal B...

You’re with Annalee Atia and my delicious interview with Dr Saida Desilets, which I was honored to record during her weekend workshop in the Byron Hills in 2016, is coming up. I am excited to share this next interview with you.. its hard to explain with words (and it will become clear during the interview why that is), but a woman like Saida cannot be defined by words, or pictures or an online vid...

Interview with expectant mums Hayley and Emma about their birthing choices and information about the benefits of continuity of midwifery led care for pregnancy and birth. References: Wiysonge CS. Midwife-led versus other models of care for childbearing women: RHL commentary (last revised: 1 September 2009). The WHO Reproductive Health Library; Geneva: World Health Organization Dr Sarah Buckley: ht...

Sally's shorter interview with Dr Howard Chilton, Neonatal Paediatrician and author of "Baby on Board" and "Your Cherished Baby" about the needs of newborn babies, social expectations of how they 'should' sleep, attuning to your baby, how babies teach us what they need, their need to be breastfed to sleep and lots of cuddling and holding, that there are no rules when caring for babies as each one...

Sally's full interview with Dr Howard Chilton, Neonatal Paediatrician and author of "Baby on Board" and "Your Cherished Baby" about the needs of newborn babies, social expectations of how they 'should' sleep, attuning to your baby, how babies teach us what they need, their need to be breastfed to sleep and lots of cuddling and holding, that there are no rules when caring for babies as each one is...

From Couple to Parent (in the Blink of a Baby’s Eye) Getting to Know the new ‘us’ Our guest for this episode of the Pregnancy Birth and Beyond Radio is Kimberly Lipschus, founder of Fertile Minds. ABOUT KIMBERLEY IN A NUTSHELL KimberleyLipschus is a Women’s Wellbeing & Fertility Psychotherapist. Kimberly specialises in reproductive and maternal mental health, fertility challenges, pregnancy loss,...

Sally's interview with Erica Nettle-Chik, mother of 4 and founder of the "Luminous Youth Village". www.luminousyouth.com References: Susun Weed, "Wise Woman's Herbal for the Childbearing Year", www.susunweed.com Podcast with Susun: http://www.spreaker.com/user/pregnancybirthandbeyond/susun-weed-on-herbal-wisdom-and-the-wise Podcast with husband, Paul, about her postnatal period: http://www.spreake...

This episode of Pregnancy Birth & Beyond we have guest Fleassy Malay in the studio talking women and mothers claiming their voice through the art of spoken word. We also get hear a live spoken word poem by Fleassy, 'When Men Birth.' "Fleassy Malay is an Internationally renowned, evocative and powerful spoken word artist from the UK. Now based in Melbourne, Australia, she runs one of Melbourne’s mo...

We don’t often hear the word abortion in our daily conversation. It’s a topic that is private, still controversial & often laden with emotional turmoil. But not always. Women know amongst themselves that there are very few of them that have not experienced it themselves or know of a close friend that hasn’t. There is a general lack of support and difficulty in asking & receiving support when it co...

Spiritual Healer, Childbirth Educator, Doula Trainer and Intrepid World Traveller Anna Watts shares with us her wisdom around the Chakras for Pregnancy and Birth. Anna also describes her experience visiting the D'a'Luz Holistic Midwifery School in Spain, and some reflections on the legacy of witch burning across Europe. Fascinating Episode. Produced and presented by Caroline Cowley. Copyright PBB...

Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Awareness Week is held over one week each November. One in 7 women and one in 10 men suffer from this condition. This episode explains the symptoms, resources for help, and discusses how trauma from birth can be one of the causes. Tips for how to heal, and how to help someone you know with perinatal depression or anxiety are also given. Aired on Monday 14 November...

In this episode of Pregnancy, Birth & Beyond we speak with Julia Rossmanith, a practitioner of The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy® and Holistic Pelvic Care™, both healthcare systems designed to support women's health through pelvic health & regeneration. Starting as an impassioned teacher of Anatomy & Physiology at university she became passionate and focused on all the dimensions of...

The placenta, your baby's first mother, this amazing organ is responsible for keeping your baby well nourished. The placenta during pregnancy sits along the uterine wall receiving all the necessary nutrients and oxygen from the mothers blood flowing pass at specific exchange sites, it also acts as a filter to rid any nasties before transporting the baby's now nutrient and oxygen rich blood to the...

Sally's interview with Paul, 12 months after his initial interview when he was expecting the birth of his child. http://www.spreaker.com/user/pregnancybirthandbeyond/paul-crebar-on-expectant-fatherhood Now, we hear about the reality of birth and fatherhood after his daughter's birth. Books mentioned: "Birth Without Violence" by Frederick Leboyer and "Raising Our Children, Raising Ourselves" by Nao...

Sally and Erica Nettle-Chick's interview with Susun Weed about herbs for healing and health, the wise woman's way, plant consciousness and so much more! www.susunweed.com http://goddess.net.au/wp/susun-weed-in-australia/ Susun will be visiting Australia in November 2016. Aired on 99.9 BayFM Byron Bay 17 October 2016 Produced and presented by Sally Cusack Copyright PBB Media and Sally Cusack 2016 w...

Avalon Darnesh founder of Blossoming Woman shares her insights and knowledge on reclaiming yourself as a mother and whole woman. Here Avalon shares with us, ways you can easily bring self care into your life, lead the way with communication in your relationship, how sexuality and motherhood can coexist and much more. Fathers, if you are tuning in, lucky you, you get to hear some of the challenges...

Sally's interview with local mum Nerrida about her community initiative "Byron Shire Mums and Munchkins" facebook group where mums can reach out for support and share their skills and knowledge with each other, and hear about Mums and Munchkins events. Aired on BayFM Byron Bay on 17 October 2016.

Trust. Trust in your body, trust in birth... there are many positive birth affirmations around trusting your body but what does it really mean to trust within? On today’s show I interviewed Holly Goldberg, who lives in California, USA, with her partner and daughter. Holly also holds a PhD in Perinatal Psychology and is a flower essence counselor and alchemist. This is Holly's story, candid and rea...

Sally's interview with midwife Libby O'Donnell from The Lismore Birth House on post term pregnancy, induction, weighing up the risks and benefits, alternatives to induction and the importance of have a due period, (ie 38-42 weeks) rather than a due date (see NSW Health policy below). Related links: * "Recommendation: Expectant mothers should be informed that there is only a 35% chance that they wi...

Sally's interview with Maha al Musa and Cecile Love about the upcoming popup event for families - "The Mothers' Centre" on 26 November at St John's Hall in Mullumbimby. If you have an offering for families related to birth or parenting, you can contact Maha or Cecile at : www.facebook.com/themotherscentre/ Aired on 99.9 BayFM Byron Bay on Monday 22 August 2016.

What does it take to live a life less ordinary... On the Pregnancy Birth and Beyond Radio show we share the story of the Lauducci family of five aboard their sailboat the Shawnigan. A Family Afloat set sail about a year ago, we hear of their adventure afloat with mum Josie, dad Christian and one of 3 kids, Nina 13. “People say that what we’re all seeking is a meaning for life. I don’t think that’s...

Sally's interview with Angela Fitzgerald and local mum Kate about the power of sharing birth stories for healing from birth. Includes brief recording with Jane Hardwicke Collings about how our behavioural patterns influence our births and how questioning what role we may be playing in the outcome. Aired on 99.9 BayFM Byron Bay Australia on 18 July 2016. Produced and presented by Sally Cusack Copyr...

Annie Bryant is a storyteller and songwriter who loves nothing more than to transform the joy, laughter, growls and tears of her own family life into tales and songs for children. Annie brings a contemporary twist to the ancient art of storytelling with a combination of mostly original folktales and fairytales woven together with her own enchanting voice and sing-along folk songs. http://www.tales...

Sally's interview with Tami Lynn Kent, mother of 3 boys, physiotherapist and author of 3 books about bringing spiritual awareness to women's pelvic region, for health, happiness and interconnectedness. www.wildfeminine.com Aired on BayFM Byron Bay Australia on 27 June 2016. ++++++++++ Produced and presented by Sally Cusack Copyright 2016 PBB Media and Sally Cusack

In this episode, Caroline talks to Wise Medicine Woman Jacinta McEwan from Mullum Herbals / Om Healing about the Ayurvedic Approach to Pregnancy, Birth, and Post-Natal Wellness. This juicy little episode is packed full of amazing pearls of common sense wisdom for anyone - but especially for anyone who is pregnant, planning to conceive, or in the post-natal phase after giving birth. Produced and Pr...