The Pregnancy Process Podcast

In this groundbreaking episode we shatter stigmas around the heartbreaking realities of unexplained infertility and miscarriage.  Guest, Renowned expert Dr. Kath Whitton courageously pulls back the curtain on these often-misunderstood struggles, offering a compassionate guide through the emotional turmoil. From potential causes to cutting-edge treatments like IVF, Dr. Whitton leaves no stone untur...

The maternal metamorphosis can involve a complex struggle with body image and self-worth As women navigate this profound transition, they’re often confronted by the disconnect between their changing bodies and their long held beliefs around beauty  In this episode clinical psychologist Dr Ilena Hatton sheds light on the struggles many women face in reconciling their changing bodies with societal e...

Embarking on the journey of motherhood is a transformative experience for countless women, marked by joy, challenges, and profound shifts in health and lifestyle. But this pivotal period isn't just about overcoming obstacles—it's an opportunity to set the stage for a vibrant, fulfilling life. In this episode, we dive into the intricacies of pregnancy and postnatal care, exploring their rol...

Childbirth is a remarkable and life-altering journey women around the world experience.  Regardless of the path taken by a mother to bring life into this world, every birthing story is unique and special in its own way.  In this episode we delve into the world of cesarean sections and explore various aspects that revolve around this widely practiced method that’s somehow still surrounded by stereo...

From tiny microscopic embryos to tiny feet The reproductive journey of bringing a new life into the world is intricate and nothing short of miraculous To help you dispel any myths around your reproductive journey, including those using assisted reproductive technology, in this episode I talk to to obstetrician, gynecologist, and leading fertility specialist at IVF Australia’s Hunter IVF clinic Dr...

Every journey to motherhood is unique, filled with moments of sheer joy, anticipation, and sometimes, profound challenges.  In this episode Emily Angwin shares her journey to welcoming their baby to the world,  A journey filled with adversity, resilience, persistence, medical breakthroughs, buoyant optimism, and overwhelming love  We discuss the impact of male and female infertility, the journey o...

If you’re currently pregnant you have decisions to make around your birth path You need to have discussions with your partner and healthcare provider around your options and choices To help you become more informed around the complexities and potential pitfalls of using Pitocin for labour induction so that you’re better prepared to make these decisions in this episode I talk with childbirth attorn...

Ensuring you have a safer childbirth isn’t learning about what can go wrong it’s about educating yourself on how to make it go right  Because in almost every birth there’s a moment everyone in that room is holding their breath and this one distinction can help ensure you land on the right side of a close call  To help you understand crucial focal points when it comes to your birth so that you land...

In this engaging and informative episode, Eastern Medicine Specialist Jeremy Cornish surprises me by having his wife and mum of 4 Marissa join us Together they break down the challenges and changes that come with pregnancy and parenthood.   Marissa shares from her experiences of four natural births and provides inspirational advice for expectant and new mothers.  Jeremy weaves in his Eastern medic...

If we want to live in a world where mothers are respected for their wisdom, knowledge and intuition changes need to be made In this episode Dr Robyn Thompson, Founder of the Thompson Method and I explore the current state of maternity care, birth and breastfeeding   Dr. Thompson shares her extensive experience as a midwife and the research process that led to the creation of the Thompson Method. W...

If we’re working towards a common goal of having women empowered in their instinctive knowledge, for themselves and their babies  In a world where we just get on with it, drink another coffee, keep moving, keep pushing, do the thing, get it done When this instinct or intuition doesn't have space  When it's not given attention Or when we've been forced away from it, disconnected from ou...

When viewed through an ancient lens pregnancy comes from a reservoir of energy in your body. This reservoir is like your battery pack  If you've been working really hard all your life,  not getting enough sleep,  you've been really stressed, your nutrition's not very good….. All these things are going to deplete your battery And of course your battery gets older with age as well  Preco...

Have you experienced multiple miscarriages?  or been told your infertility is unexplained? That you’re too old.  Your egg quality is not going to get any better and there's nothing that they can do to improve your fertility. there's nothing else you can do other than donor eggs, donor sperm, surrogacy or you just have to learn to accept the fact that you’re just not going to have children?...

This episode isn’t for the faint hearted With one in three women describing their births as traumatic it’s likely you know someone affected by birth trauma, especially as the ripple effect of these traumatic medical events spreads to include vicarious and secondary trauma  In this episode you get a rare glimpse through the eyes of a medical professional as Dr Tash does something she’s never done b...

You don't arrive at motherhood having all the tools as soon as your baby's born.  The Maternal Metamorphosis can be both joyful and really confronting all at the same time Usually it’s the really confronting parts that surprise most women  The loss of your sense of self, the shift in identity, the shift in your priorities,  and the continuous internal tug of war that can leave you feeling...

When it comes to Pregnancy and birth even the best laid plans go awry  And when they do we are truly thankful for c-section deliveries Because the ultimate goal of pregnancy & birth is having both mother and baby healthy & safe  But C-Section deliveries do get a bad rap,  especially when talking about microbiomes.  This isn’t unwarranted  And can be confronting to hear  Because without que...

As much as we’d like to imagine it is  Motherhood isn’t all sunshine and roses There are days your patience is tested to its absolute limits  And there are days you are completely overwhelmed, overloaded and feel like you're drowning in chaos  The dam breaks and all the unmet needs you’ve been squashing down come pouring out of you like red hot lava spewing out of an erupting volcano In the fo...

We’re seeing incredible pregnant female athletes bravely forging a path ahead for future generations of elite level female athletes who want to have a baby without sacrificing their careers  The research these women are participating in will change the face of what training during pregnancy really means for future generations And It's not just future elite female athletes standing on their sho...

You love your baby with all your being You want to build a deep connection & attachment with them You may worry about whether you are doing things right Whether you are helping them get enough sleep  And when it comes to sleep what changes you can make to your environment & your nutrition to help support their sleep  And what role emotions play in all of this  In this episode I speak to sl...

Postpartum depletion Postpartum fatigue Yes, it's common, but it's not normal and we shouldn't be normalising it. We need to keep reminding our new mothers they’re the pinnacle of their house and if she’s down everything crumbles We know nutrition is one of the key factors in setting new mothers up for success for years to come  But what do you do when you have a toddler running round...

Sleep deprivation is not a badge of honour to be worn with pride  It's your right to have a good night's sleep So what happens when your buffer that helps you deal with your day to day stresses is getting smaller and smaller? You’re so tired you’re getting frustrated & feel like you have nothing left to give? And that all important self care feels like a chore? The combination of these...

Do you cross your legs when you sneeze? Push past your family to race to the bathroom when you get home? Or you can’t run, jump, skip or hop for fear of wetting yourself ? If you are currently pregnant or in your conception journey you may have answered No......but if you want to keep your answer that way you really should keep listening If you answered YES to any of those questions I’m not surpri...

Your mind is a don’t get killed machine  We are hardwired for safety  But what happens when the psychological & physiological challenges of pregnancy, birth and early motherhood are setting your nervous system into overdrive Or when your subconscious starts thinking and feeling around the way we were mothered, the way we were parented and the experience of our own early years whilst we’re preg...

Every single person on this earth has been birthed In sharing all different aspects of birth, whether it can be the traumatic side of things or the beautiful side of things, it allows women to see a more complete picture which is vital Sadly because many women experience traumatic births there seems to be shame around sharing positive, empowering, beautiful birth stories giving a very unbalanced p...

Sleep, the thirst trap for new parents  When your getting enough you almost feel guilty about it  When your not getting any it’s the very thing you would sell an organ for   In this episode Bebe Active Founder and twin mum Patty Peredes helps answer the question burning a hole in most expecting parents brains And provides a solution for the hole burning in their wallet  She also gives us an insigh...