The Science of Motherhood

Today is part two of my conversation with Dr Pamela Douglas the founder of the non-profit Possums for Mothers and Babies and authour of the internationally renowned book.,The Little Discontented Baby Book in which she beautifully illustrates through evidenced based research how and why it is normal for babies to cry/fuss in the first 16 weeks of life. We took a deep dive into the research around i...

Today I sat down with IBCLC, Naturopath and Midwife, Joelleen Winduss Paye to discuss wow Doulas can set mamas up for breastfeeding success? This is definitely one of the most talked about topics with our in-home clients, supporting them on their breastfeeding journey. We also explore a Naturopathic perspective on nutrition for building and maintaining a rich milk supply, How to support your hormo...

Hannah is a mum of two and certified Sleep Specialist living in lutruwita/Tasmania.  She started Kin Postpartum because after a challenging first run in motherhood. Her first-born spent the first twelve months of his life pretty much waking hourly. Yes, hourly.  Nearly. Every. Single. Night. Looking down the barrel of returning to work and feeling like she was at breaking point, she booked a consu...

Dr Hilary Claire is a clinical psychologist specializing in nutritional and environmental medicine based in mid-north coast NSW. She helps modern day mamas move out of exhaustion and overwhelm so they can build healthier, happier and calmer families, as well as reconnect with their true selves. Today we discuss  why mothers need to prioritise their wellness  and how they can do this alongside taki...

Dr Greer Kirshenbaum is a neuroscientist, doula and infant sleep specialist. On Today's episode we discuss the neurology / physiological changes in the first 4 months of a child life; How can we best support our children and what common myths or societal norms are perhaps dampening this support? And of course,  the process of matrescence and the physiological changes to a mother's brain....

Kath Baquie from Fitnest Mama discusses the physiological changes are women's body goes undergoes through each trimester of pregnancy, when a mother should engage a pelvic floor physio and what movement mamas can be doing to accelerate postpartum recovery. Find out more about Fill Your Cup: World's First Biochemist Led Doula Village www.ifillyourcup.com Instagram @FillYourCup_ Learn more...

Today Dr Natasha Vavrek, GP and Director of The Bubble Launceston talks about women can do at each stage of conception, pregnancy and postpartum if they contract COVID. We also discuss COVID-19 vaccinations and effects on your menstrual cycle, breastfeeding while having COVID and preventative measures. Find out more about Fill Your Cup: World's First Biochemist Led Doula Village www.ifillyour...

Today Dr. Steph and I talk about How and What to Eat during Pregnancy to make sure mamas set them up for a positive postpartum. How to pair foods to get more bang for your buck and maximising the nutrition content.  Dr. Stephanie Pirotta is a registered dietitian, nutritionist and research academic specialising in evidence-based nutrition for improved fertility, PCOS and endometriosis. Find out mo...

Dr Renee White and Dr Micka Bertucci are the postpartum doulas and co-Directors of 'Fill Your Cup' Doula Village in Melbourne and Hobart. On today's episode they will walk you through the importance, value and how to create your own Village. Whether it be before you've had you baby or you've just moved to a new state! Renee and Micka give insights, tips and practical appro...

Dr Natasha Vavrek was born and raised in Launceston and is the clinical director at The Bubble and a consulting GP at The Bubble and Windmill Hill Medical. Today we spoke about women's health, fertility, pregnancy, postpartum and beyond. Natasha spoke candidly about supporting mothers through contraception, conception and birth trauma. I especially love Natasha's practice because she int...

On today's show Dr Nikki Mills and I explore the world of tongue ties. One of the most hotly debated topics in the newborn babies arena, Dr Mills is an ENT and specialist in the area having recently published several seminal papers discovering the true anatomical structure of the frenulum. Nikki discusses the complexity of the tongue tie and why we have seen an increased rate of over 400% of...

Dr Susic, is a clinical research fellow in the field of obstetrics and a PhD candidate at the Microbiome Research Centre (UNSW). She also has a daughter Abigail who is 3 years old and has sever allergies, eczema, and Asthma. Dani has undertaken speciality training through the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG). Under the supervision of Dr Amanda...

Greetings from Tasmania! Today I chat with Tasmania's one and only CalmBirth educator, Cherie Chugg. Cherie began as a doula but quickly identified that supporting women as a doula was not enough. She wanted to reach a wider group of people and wanted to teach more couples about how to be prepared for childbirth.  Cherie knew from her own personal experience that having an understanding of wh...

My Own Birth is an Australia business run by two women, Sarah and Tess. They both are practicing, registered midwives and nurses. These beautiful ladies are on the frontline, seeing first hand what mamas are experiencing and the gaps in birth education.  One of the things I really love about their biz, all the birth classes are private and tailored specifically for each mama. They provide evidence...

Jan has been advocating for women and birth in Australia for decades. She shares the reforms the Australian birth industry has undergone and the steps we need to take to move closer to the better birthing practices. Travelling around Europe in a Combi van with her husband in the early 70’s, Jan was one of the original flower children when she fell pregnant with my first child, Emma.  The disempowe...

Elise & Katie are Melbourne based osteopaths who have been actively treating breastfeeding women for the past 6 years. During 2020 lockdown they launched their company 'Your Two Jugs' to educate more women about breastfeeding conditions. Their online video based course, Boobology, is available now with heaps of education and hands on techniques to teach women the do’s & dont’s fo...

In this episode we discuss the longitudinal data Professor Hannah Dahlen and colleagues from South Australia, UK and Netherlands elucidated when researching the long term effects of induction of labour of low risk mothers. The study included over 470,000 participants and collated data from over 16 years post-birth, which is the first of its kind.  Hear how Prof. Dahlen developed the study, critica...

Despite all her education and experience in the field of psychology, Stefanie Poole was not immune to the mental strain of motherhood.  Stef talks candidly about her birth trauma and her experience with postnatal depression. What she did to recognise it and her everyday tools she uses to manage her diagnosis.  Stefanie is a Mental Health Doula,™ counsellor, educator and mental wellness advocate wh...

Dr. Stephanie Pirotta is a registered dietitian, nutritionist and research academic specialising in evidence-based nutrition for improved fertility, PCOS and endometriosis. With a passion for women’s health and a dedication to quality dietetic research, Dr Pirotta's intention is to help women take better control of their health and bodies through evidence-based methods. Following the completi...

Dr Pamela Douglas is the founder of the non-profit Possums for Mothers and Babies and authour of the internationally renowned book, The Little Discontented Baby Book in which she beautifully illustrates through evidenced based research how and why it is normal for babies to cry/fuss in the first 16 weeks of life. Pam has worked as an Australian general practitioner since 1987, with particular inte...

Meg is a Physio, Mum to 3-month-old Akira, and the face behind Hey Mama Physio, a practice and movement studio dedicated to pre and postnatal Mamas.  She has keen thirst for knowledge, is a nerd for scientific evidence, and has a passion for integrating that information into choices and lifestyle in simple and realistic ways. This is not only how she works clinically as a Physio, but is the basis...

Dr. Stephanie Pirotta is a registered dietitian, nutritionist and research academic specialising in evidence-based nutrition for improved fertility, PCOS and endometriosis. With a passion for women’s health and a dedication to quality dietetic research, Dr Pirotta's intention is to help women take better control of their health and bodies through evidence-based methods. Following the completi...

Anna Cusack is a Motherhood Revolutionist. As an author, podcaster, blogger and speaker, Anna reaches thousands of women every year with evidence-based information and inspirational, actionable content. Anna combines her knowledge in areas such as traditional postpartum care, breastfeeding support and exercise physiology to guide women through their transition to parenthood and early years of moth...

Siobhan is mother, a scientist and an advocate for parents and families. She helps Science Minded parents, become more informed, giving you the confidence to make choices that feel right for you and your family. Siobhan holds a PhD in Child Developmental Psychology and has spent the last 10 years working closely with infants and families to understand all she can about children's social and c...

Dr Zali Yager is a body image and maternal mental health expert and researcher who is passionate about bringing all of the good stuff from universities to the real world. Zali provides an abundance of content around overcoming overwhelm, parenting stress and burnout, perfectionism in Mums. Learn more about Zali's new membership for mums in the messy middle of motherhood where you get all of t...