Pregnancy, Birth And Beyond

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 to transform ourselves and our relationships.Dr John Travis's previous interview from 2018: https://www.spreaker.com/user/pregnancybirthandbeyond/dr-john-travis-on-transforming-relationsSome resources mentioned: A popular one in this area is NVC - Non-violent Communication developed by Marshall Rosenberg.Byron Katie - turning the judgements you have for your family onto yourselfThe Mankind Project helps men deal with their shadows. There a similar program for women,Susan Campbell author of The 5 Minute Relationship Repair offers tools for eating your shadow.Lifeline.org.au and Beyondblue.org.au and PANDA.org.au.

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 provides the best outcomes for mothers and babies. Right now, less than 8% of women in Australia have access to this model.The systems and policies that make up our maternity healthcare are currently, being reviewed and many of the stakeholders are adding in their advice, experience and opinions on where Maternity should be headed. As consumers, we sit at the heart of the discussion, it is after all, us that foots the bill and us that is affected in the short and long-term from the care we receive or don't receive.Add your voice to the conversation by making it clear to our healthcare services and the Australian go

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 1930, 40’s and 50’s.  It highlights the contrast between his generation and a contemporary one, with a lens on masculinity and fatherhood, exploring the significance of connection, emotions and community. This interview is also a pretty goods yarn, so we hope you enjoy Pregancy Birth and Beyond's latest episode.First aired on 99.9 BayFM Byron Bay Australia on Monday 26 November 2018.Copyright PBB Media and Sean Tonnet 2018www.pbbmedia.org

Special festive season episode in response to issue raised by Shari Lyon Hypnobirthing educator from Gold Coast, Qld.Guests:Shari Lyon, Belly 2 Birth HypnobirthingProfessor John Newnham, The Whole Nine MonthsDr Sarah Buckley (recorded at the Midwifery Today Conference in 2014)References: Why Induction Matters by Dr Rachel ReedFurther help:12 Questions to ask your Ob from birthsavvy.com.auInduction Matters with Dr Rachel Reed: https://www.spreaker.com/user/pregnancybirthandbeyond/induction-matters-with-dr-rachel-reedA Baby on the Way, in particular episode 3: www.pbbmedia.org/ababyontheway.htmlPodcast with Dr Sarah Buckley: https://www.spreaker.com/user/pregnancybirthandbeyond/iwd2015-drsarahbuckley-birth-hormonesUsing "chance" rather than "risk" can also remove the fear from decision making: https://www.birthsavvy.com.au/stillbirth-risk/Producer and presenter: Sally CusackCopyright 2018 PBB Media and Sally Cusackwww.pbbmedia.org

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 seek guidance for this, and not from a retailer. Adrienne explains in this episode.References:INFANT MASSAGE - * Vimala McClure https://www.iaim.net/vimala-mcclure-the-early-years-part-1-of-7/* http://babyinmind.org.au* Esther Perez: eperezcapebyronmedical.com.auBABY WEARING - * Adrienne Megan Lester: babysteps2betterhealth.com.au* babywearing information sources:Australia:Babywearing Consultations – NON-SALES ADVICEhttps://babysteps2betterhealth.com.au/babywearing.htmlThe Babywearing Practice (stocking ONLY standardised carriers & wraps)http://thebabywearingpractice.com.auBrooke Maree – qualified independent c

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 baby (postnatal).  Anxiety is just as common, and many men experience anxiety and depression at the same time (sourced from PANDA.org.au). It’s these facts that inspired my guest, Dr Matthew Roberts in his work with men experiencing perinatal and antenatal, anxiety and depression. Though initiatives such as Town hall Dads and My Doctors Handwriting, Matthew is connecting fathers, building awareness and redefining the landscape for new parents. A warning to listeners that this interview discusses mental health topics that may cause distress to some listeners, If you need support or your worried about someone you love, r

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 Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC), the risks and recommendations to help achieve it.Kimberley Lipschus also shares her experience of VBAC pregnancy and birth.Thank you to Kimberley and Bethan for this episode!First aired on 99.9 BayFM Byron Bay on Monday 5 November 2018.Produced and Presented by Sally CusackCopyright 2018 Sally Cusack, PBB Mediawww.pbbmedia.orgPHOTO CREDIT: Rana Rankin, Breathe Photography, shared with permission. NOTE: This is NOT Kimberley.

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 job as a midwife, to her practice of working with women in the Northern Rivers, Australia.Guest is Angela Fitzgerald. Website https://birthyourtruth.com/ First aired on 99.9 BayFM Byron Bay on 22 October 2018Copyright PBB Media and Kimberley Lipschus 2018www.pbbmedia.orgwww.kimberleylipschus.com++++++If you would like to support our volunteer-run and not for profit project, head over to www.patreon.com/pbbmedia and you can pledge as little as $2 per month.Or you can review us on iTunes or at Facebook: Pregnancy Birth and Beyond MediaThank you for your support!

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.celebrationofbirth.com Doula Conference Retreat: www.doulaconference.com.auFirst aired on 99.9 BayFM Byron Bay on 15th of October 2018Copyright PBB Media and Lara Martin 2018www.pbbmedia.org++++++If you would like to support our volunteer-run and not for profit project, head over to www.patreon.com/pbbmedia and you can pledge as little as $2 per month.Or you can review us on iTunes or at Facebook: Pregnancy Birth and Beyond MediaThank you for your support!

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 Australia, they looked closer and discovered many of the mothers showed traits of this mental illness which was being misdiagnosed as Post Natal Depression. After a number of years they developed a program for women that has just run it’s pilot program to outstanding success. Here Kimberley Lipschus finds out more from our guest Dr Anne Sved Williams.REFERENCES.For more information on Dr Anne Sved-William’s book, Meltdown Moments, go to:https://wchfoundation.org.au/meltdownmoments/ Fore more about Helen Mayo House generally:http://www.wch.sa.gov.au/services/az/divisions/mentalhealth/helenmayo/index.html Although MI-DBT is

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.aspxFurther reading here: http://www.pbbmedia.org/ne-plus-ultra/tokenistic-nsw-health-maternity-survey-one-woman-has-her-sayRecorded by Sally Cusack on 18 October 2018.Copyright PBB Media 2018

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 our women's rights in birth and their need for greater confidence in this arena.REFERENCES:* Gopi Lev in https://www.spreaker.com/user/pregnancybirthandbeyond/our-first-show-on-gender-sexual-diversit, in particular from about 18 mins in.* http://www.pbbmedia.org/ne-plus-ultra/our-first-show-on-gender-sexual-diversity++++* Bri Lee is author of Eggshell Skull * More on informed consent at: - Episode 3: "Informed Consent: Your rights in birth" at http://www.pbbmedia.org/ababyontheway.html - Our free 4 part podcast series "A Close Look at Informed Consent" featuring Dr Bec Jenkinson, available on signup to our newslet

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 and contemporary life in helping parents to raise children. Through Susan’s passion and the wisdom of her story making listeners will be left in no doubt about the power of story to heal and transform lives. "When i first experienced the power of story telling as 'healing' I felt as though a light had illuminated the dark" (Susan Perrow, 2008). List of references (eg book titles/websites mentioned)1. Healing Stories for Challenging Behaviours - Susan Perrowhttps://www.amazon.com/Healing-Stories-Challenging-Behaviour-Perrow/dp/1903458781 2. A-Z Collection of Behaviour Tales - Susan Perrowhttps://www.bookdepository.com

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 presenter: Kimberley Lipschus - www.kimberleylipschus.comReferences: http://federalccc.com.au/ and https://www.byron4kids.com.au/bush-tucker-garden/One of our interviews with Robin Grille who Mandala mentions during the interview.https://www.spreaker.com/user/pregnancybirthandbeyond/robin-grille-on-the-link-between-healthyPresenter and producer: Kimberley LipschusCopyright 2018 PBB Media and Kimberley Lipschuswww.pbbmedia.org+++++This episode is proudly sponsored by WELEDA Australia.FOR A LIMITED TIME Australian audiences are entitled to a 20% discount on any online orders over $29.95 when they quote the promotional c

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 us in the studio, she is the founder of acclaimed photographic happiness project Capturing Gratitude and runs a heart-centred practice in Mullumbimby - the Centre for Mind Body Wellness, where a gorgeous array of practitioners supports individuals in the local community to lead a life of wholeness, happiness, health and authenticity.Produced and presented by Annalee AtiaGuest, Dr Lauren Toberfor more information head to:www.pbbmedia.orgwww.laurentober.comwww.capturinggratitude.comCopyright PBB Media, Annalee Atia 2018. All rights reserved.

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-delilah.com/First aired on 99.9 BayFM on Monday 27 August 2018.Copyright 2018 PBB Media and Kimberley Lipschuswww.pbbmedia.orgPresenter and producer: Kimberley Lipschus+++++This episode is proudly sponsored by WELEDA Australia.FOR A LIMITED TIME Australian audiences are entitled to a 20% discount on any online orders over $29.95 when they quote the promotional code of NATURAL. Head to www.weleda.com.au.+++++

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 are from people who have had the chance to process their experiences and articulate their lessons learned.References: "A Life's Work", Rachel CuskMore info on "matrescence": http://www.pbbmedia.org/matrescence.htmlSupport for birth trauma: www.panda.org.au, www.birthtalk.orgRelated blogpost: http://www.pbbmedia.org/ne-plus-ultra/surviving-nicu-by-krishna-revilleFirst aired on 99.9 BayFM on Monday 3 September 2018.Copyright 2018 PBB Media and Sally Cusackwww.pbbmedia.orgPresenter and producer: Sally Cusack+++++This episode is proudly sponsored by WELEDA Australia.FOR A LIMITED TIME Australian audiences are entitled