Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond

A new year's gift to Mothers everywhere. In this episode of Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond, we are speaking with Dr Marion Rose, passionate about supporting mothers and babies, Marion’s unique methods have helped thousands of families in feeling more connected, compassionate, present and loving in their relationships. Supporting women to reconnect with their true loving nature as a mother and support...

For many families, time spent together in the festive season can actually trigger old patterns of behaviour that lead to stress and discomfort. These old patterns are seen by some as manifestations of the “shadows” in our personality, and that if left unexamined can lead to repeated stress. Sally speaks with Dr John Travis in this show about how looking into our shadows we receive the opportunity...

In this episode of Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond we speak with Angel Temple, a New Zealand trained midwife with postgraduate education in Gender studies. Practising in Australia for the past two years as a remote rural midwife Angel is in a unique position to see the differences between the two systems of maternity care. We know from the latest research from around the world that this model of care...

Exploring healthy masculinity and aware fathering has always led this presenter, with curiosity, back to his own dad.  Like many men, wanting to understand more about their dad is an important space for understanding their own masculinty and in becoming a father.  Today's episode, ‘My Dad & I’, offers a glimpse through the eyes of the presenters 90 year old father, Lex Tonnet, into life during the...

Special festive season episode in response to issue raised by Shari Lyon Hypnobirthing educator from Gold Coast, Qld. Guests: Shari Lyon, Belly 2 Birth Hypnobirthing Professor John Newnham, The Whole Nine Months Dr Sarah Buckley (recorded at the Midwifery Today Conference in 2014) References: Why Induction Matters by Dr Rachel Reed Further help: 12 Questions to ask your Ob from birthsavvy.com.au I...

Esther Perez and Adrienne Megan Lester speak with Sally about the benefits of infant massage and baby wearing - for bonding, enhancing communication and optimising infant development. Also discussed is guidelines for finding a safe carrier for your baby. Did you know there are no safety standards for baby carriers in Australia? You can still get a safe and optimal carrier, but it is important to s...

This episode we take you on a journey through studying midwifery to graduation with newly graduated midwife Rosie. We hear first hand what it is like to be a student midwife, your options to becoming a midwife in Australia and much more. Aired live on 99.9 BayFm, Byron Bay, November 12th 2018. Host and producer Lara Martin Copyright PBB Media, Lara Martin. 2018

Recognising, responding to and repairing postpartum and antenatal depression and anxiety in dads. Pregnancy and the first year of parenthood is an exciting time that also brings many new challenges and responsibilities. It is now recognised that around 1 in 20 men experience depression during pregnancy (antenatal) and up to 1 in 10 new dads struggle with depression following the birth of their bab...

Second half of PBB Talks: Waterbirth for VBAC, recorded at Gold Coast Univ. Hospital on 10 November 2018. Bethan Townsend speaks with Caroline Jackson about her birth story of VBAC in water, and Annalise again, as well as Dr Kirsten Small, obstetrician/gynaecologist.

Bethan Townsend presents the evidence regarding VBAC then her research into women's experiences of VBAC in water. Annalise Bradford (at 32 mins in) shares her experience of VBAC in water after 2 c/sections.

More than one third of Australian birthing parents undergo a caesarean section for the birth of their babies, and most of those happen to first time parents. So what are the options for future pregnancies? Is a second caesarean the only way, or are there risks with that too? How risky is vaginal birth after caesarean? Sally speaks with midwife and Griffith Univ PhD student Bethan Townsend about Va...

As a midwife, Angela Fitzgerald found she wanted to honour women’s birthing stories more than on the day they give birth. Now working in private practice with women who struggle with their own births, Angela finds the way we birth is not only the way we live, but is tied in to the way we were birthed. In this conversation with Kimberley, Angela describes her journey to relinquishing her beloved jo...

Are you a doula (birth companion)? Being a doula isn't all roses and babies, sometimes it is tough and burnout can be frequent. This episode of PBB I ask Anna Watts, Celebration of Birth Doula Academy founder and trainer, the top questions asked by doulas. Take a listen for more on getting started as a doula, to the perils of burnout and what you can do about it. Guest is Anna Watts. Website www.c...

Mistaking Postnatal Depression for Borderline Personality Disorder - It's more common than you might think. Borderline Personality disorder comes with a lot of stigma. Yet Dr Anne Sved-WIlliams began to see themes from many of the new mothers who were coming into her treatment centre for Post Natal Depression and Anxiety and a bell went off. Together with a team from Helen Mayo House in South Aust...

Mother of 3 and consumer advocate from Tamworth, NSW, Samantha Wibberley's response to the NSW Health Maternity Care in NSW Survey.: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/kidsfamilies/MCFhealth/maternity/Pages/mc-review.aspx Further reading here: http://www.pbbmedia.org/ne-plus-ultra/tokenistic-nsw-health-maternity-survey-one-woman-has-her-say Recorded by Sally Cusack on 18 October 2018. Copyright PBB Med...

A two part episode starting with an interview with ABC Radio broadcaster Eddie Ayers about what he recommends to parents who think they may have a transgender child (one suggestion is to give the child an instrument and indulge in the healing power of music), as well as language re. being transgender. Followed by an interview with former President of the Human Rights Commission of Australia about...

Parenting wisdom of ancient and contemporary therapeutic story telling. Susan Perrow is an author, story teller, trainer and parent educator. Her first book ‘Healing Stories for Challenging Behaviours’ has been translated into over 10 languages. Her recent interview on PBB radio was an inspirational program full of magic, metaphor and muses exploring the use of ancient myth, traditional folk tales...

Mandala Diehl, director of Federal Community Childrens Centre believes children thrive with a strong identity. And the key is nature. She runs her children’s centre with this ethos and has created a Living Bush-tucker Classroom which bridges a gap between original inhabitants of our great country and the newer ones. First aired on 99.9 BayFM Byron Bay Australia on 10 September 2018. Producer and p...

In this episode of Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond, in honour of world Gratitude Day, Friday September 21, 2018, we are discussing Gratitude, Gathering and the power of storing positive experiences in building true resilience, a more positive outlook on life and a whole suite of additional benefits! Dr Lauren Tober, a Clinical Psychologist, Life Coach and Yoga Teacher based in the Byron Shire is with...

Misa Alexander’s son Hugo is on the autism spectrum. After noticing his behaviour in public setting him apart from other children, she set out to educate kids how to include those who are different- into their play and their lives. She is the illustrator of the book, Fergus and Delilah and is an inclusion advocate for all children. Celebrating difference is the key. References: http://fergus-delil...

Sally speaks with Krishna Reville, mother of two boys, about her lessons learned from both of her births that were vastly different to the natural, uncomplicated births she had dreamed of. She also speaks about the importance of being aware of all types of births that can happen, to cope better if plans change suddenly. She also highlights the importance of ensuring the stories pregnant women hear...

Recording of live broadcast on 3 Sept 2018. Information: passionateplace@hotmail.com

Annie Bryant is a storyteller on a quest. She wants to understand her place in this ancient land, Australia, as a white woman. Her songs and stories are stunning. This is her story. Producer and presenter: Kimberley Lipschus. ( www.kimberleylipschus.com ) Annie Bryant: www.talesandsongs.com Copyright 2018 PBB Media and Kimberley Lipschus First aired on BayFM Byron Bay Australia on 9 July 2018. www...

Tuning into Kids and Teens: The essential guide for parents, to emotional and relationship bonds with children. The importance of emotional competence for children and parents is highlighted in this powerful interview with Dr Christiane Kehoe. Not only is there undeniable evidence (gathered from the existing Tuning into Kids and Teens programs) on the outcomes around children and parents relations...

Karin Gisler shares her perspectives on menstruation, a process that visits women for about 1/7th of her life during her fertile years. For about 4 days in every month across approximately 40 years women menstruate. That’s around 1/7th of every woman’s life through those years. Yet for most women, they cover up the process and 'soldier on' with all their usual commitments, in spite of their body w...