Episode 10: What even is postpartum anxiety?
The podcast episode discusses postpartum anxiety, sharing personal experiences and offering insights, tips, and support for new parents navigating this challenging period.
The podcast episode discusses postpartum anxiety, sharing personal experiences and offering insights, tips, and support for new parents navigating this challenging period.
In this episode of the Nourishing Birth and Beyond podcast I explore the relationship between infant sleep patterns and tongue tie/oral dysfunction. I’ll help you to understand normal sleep/wake patterns in infants and when they might be a sign of tongue tie or oral dysfunction
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In this episode of the Nourishing Birth and Beyond podcast, I explore the topic of infant reflux, emphasizing that many behaviors associated with reflux are actually normal for babies. The discussion highlights common misconceptions about infant feeding and behaviour, noting that frequent feeding, crying, and the need for close contact are typical. I want to advise against the hasty use of medication for reflux symptoms, suggesting alternative approaches such as paced bottle feeding, addressing tongue tie issues, and maintaining an upright position after feeding. The episode encourages parents to seek specialized support and provides resources for further understanding, including a recommended book on infant reflux.
In episode 6 of the Nourishing Birth and Beyond podcast I discuss the challenges new parents face in balancing self-care with caring for a newborn
In this episode of the Nourishing Birth and Beyond podcast, I talk with Katie, a mother who shares her experience with her daughter Orlagh’s severe tongue tie, which went undiagnosed for a long time.
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Water birth can be a viable and empowering option for individuals with a high BMI, seeking a natural childbirth experience. By addressing potential challenges and leveraging the benefits of water birth, women /folks with high BMI can explore this gentle birthing tool with confidence and informed decision-making.
Tongue tie division is a surgical proceedure where the frenulum is released / cut. BUT this is only a small part of the solution. So keep reading to find out more.
Sound bites from this episode: “Currently in the UK and most of the world, tongue tie is treated as though
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Discover the gentle art of paced bottle feeding and how it can transform your baby’s feeding experience, creating a nurturing environment that mimics breastfeeding and supports your little one’s natural instincts.
Molly’s birth story highlights the possibility of advocating for yourself and the birth that you want, no matter what your BMI is.
There is a lot of research around sleep, sleep hygiene and how to get a good night’s rest. Here we will explore an array of hints and tips you can try. From recommendations I’ve heard over the years, to tried and tested hacks, and what the research says.
Ever wondered how dummies might be linked to tongue tie and what that means for your little one’s development? Don’t worry, I’m not here to bash the use of dummies or tell you how to parent, instead I would love to provide you with some useful information.
A helpful case study of a mother and baby who were told that because she was gaining weight well and her latch “looked good,” that there must not be an issue. Mum followed her gut and we got to the root of the problem.
Babies aren’t born knowing how to manipulate us (though sometimes it sure feels like it!). They’re tiny humans with basic needs: comfort, security, food, and love. Labelling these needs as bad habits sets us up for a cycle of stress and guilt. And who needs more of that?
Like the famous obstetrician Michel Odent says, “What a baby wants, a baby needs.”