Pregnancy, Birth And Beyond

Fertility challenges can take many forms. Women may have experienced miscarriages, inability to fall pregnant, chemical pregnancies, or more. This has a huge impact on not only women but those who are close to them. In this episode of PBB we delve into the impacts of fertility challenges on relationships. Kimberley Lipschus gleans the wisdom from Sharon Covington, psychotherapist and clinical social worker with over forty years experience supporting women, men and couples in fertility counselling. First aired on 99.9 BayFM Byron Bay Australia on 16 October 2017SHARON’S ARTICLE LINKShttp://www.covingtontherapy.com/resources/articles/SHARON http://www.covingtontherapy.comEnding music credit: Calm of Night, Neil CrossPhoto credit: Photo by Farica Yang on Unsplash

In this episode we will be looking at the links between our family kitchen and food sustainability. How and where our food comes from, the impact we are having on the food chain and how coming back to our roots, to a deepoer connection with food, can do a world of good for ourselves, our families, communities and the world around us.Our geust is Eva Perroni, Eva is a freelance researcher-writer who uses food as a window to explore social, environmental, cultural and spiritual matters. She holds an MA in Development Studies from the University of Melbourne and has written for prominent thought-leaders in the food justice and sustainable farming sectors. She absolutely loves to cook and finds nothing more pleasurable than sharing good food and wine with others. Mother and PBB team member Meggie Danielson also features in pasrts of the interview.www.pbbmedia.orghttps://foodtank.com/news/author/eva-perroni/Produced and Presented by Annalee Atia for PBB MediaCopyright Annalee Atia, Eva Peroni, PBB Media

Breastfeeding, a biological norm, while natural is a learnt skill for both mother and baby. Breastfeeding is for many an intrinsic part of the parenting journey, yet it can be full of tears and also full of joy. With all the conflicting advice and messages new parents receive not to mention the newness of parenting a baby, getting off to a good start can be challenging. However, when it comes to breastfeeding there are a few essentials to know. This episode we discuss ins and outs of breastfeeding 101. Also featured in this episode: - Breastfeeding in public - Breastfeeding into early childhood- WHO recommendations on breastfeeding - The marketing of artificial milk substitutes (formula) - Australian Breastfeeding Association Our guest is Samaya Askill mother of 3, who had breastfeed for 12 years and was a breastfeeding counsellor for 8 years. Hosts: Lara Martin and Kimberly Lipschus. aired live on 9th of Oct 17. Resources for this episode: www.breastfeeding.asn.au https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/mothers-ba

Sally filling in for The Belly Show on 99.9 BayFM in Byron Bay on 11 September 2017.Featuring:* Ray and Josephine Cusack with two grain free recipes, and* Dolit Gliksman and children, Yoav, Tal and Yael about Israeli food, their couch surfing adventures as a family in Europe in 2016 and Israeli music selected by Dolit.

The first minutes, hours and days with a newborn baby are crucial for setting up the best possible adjustment to life outside the womb, learning to breastfeed and recovery for mother and baby. This is best achieved through supporting new parents to be the main ones handling the new baby. We hear from Dr Robyn Thompson, midwife and breastfeeding researcher, on why it is so important for handling of a new baby by others is best kept to a minimum if all is well - even hospital staff. New parents need lots of quiet time to adjust to their lives as parents, to recover from birth and to support the baby's own process of learning to breastfeed.We also hear from a mother of two children who knew instinctively the importance of minimising lots of outside contact during the early weeks and as a consequence, her babies were very calm. However, not everyone understood her intentions, but she held her ground on this. She calls for extended family and friends to respect new parents' choices to keep life quiet and simpl

When a baby is born, a new family unit is also birthed. There is a lot to learn, and to adjust to. While life goes on around you, for a new parent or parents, their world with a newborn shrinks. It becomes their entire universe. This episode we talk with Natasha Marchand and Bianca Sprague, founders of Bebo Mia on what to expect and how to prepare, antenatally, for the postpartum journey ahead. If you would like support for yourself or your partner during this time, visit us at PBBmedia.org for the blog post that will go with this episode with links to support services. Bianca and Natasha have created a postpartum plan work book to allow parents to be to go through all the things we have talked in this episode and more. This is a freebie gift so parents to be can feel as prepared as you can be for the incredible amazing roller coaster ride of the baby moon time, Download at beboMia.com/postpartumplanThis episodes guests: Natasha Marchand and Bianca Sprague founders of bebomia www.bebomia.com Producer and sh

Our Australian Healthcare system is considered to be one of the best in the world, it came shy just after the U.K. Second best. Countries that provide their citizens with universal healthcare not surprisingly, sit at the top of the list. The USA with its failing and ailing system came at the 11th hour, just making it. Our Aussie system offers generally really good healthcare to all Australians.That being said; there are a few factors that hinder our wonderful health care system. Around the world Healthcare is going through major transformations and new models of Medicine are emerging. Tune-in to find out how medicine emerging is changing the landscape of healthcare and how we fare here in Australia. Produced and Presented by Annalee Atia.Go to our website for citations, links and the full article www.pbbmedia.org

Sally's interview with Shona Anderson of Nebula Drama on the many benefits the dramatic arts brings to kids.Broadcast on 99.9 BayFM Byron Bay, Australia 28 August 2017.

This episode of Pregnancy Birth and Beyond we are talking about raising kids who care for the earth, sustainability and farm life. Our guest is Annie Bryant, storyteller and musician. Annie lives on a hubby scale farm on the far south coast of Australia with her family. Annie's stories and music for children are inspired by nature and the rhythms of life. Annie's son Jonahki also join to accompany Annie for a live song. We also have some great ways you can incorporate environmental sustainability into your family life. Environmental Sustainability and sustainable growth is development that meets current demands without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs and enjoy the earth. This definition of sustainability comes from the Brundtland Report in 1987, setting the standard for sustainable development. Produced and hosted by Lara Martin and Gaby Tudor Guest: Annie Bryant www.talesandsongs.com visit us at www.PBBmedia.org

Were talking about blended families, parenting and fatherhood in this episode of Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond. Our guest Erik Adams is a father, long-time practitioner and supporter of the healing and wellness movement and local to the northern rivers in NSW, Australia. Erik ran Funkey Forest for many years, a well known Byron Shire retreat centre and later on managing the Mullulmbimby hub of Santos Organics, the shires respected food & lifestyle nerve centre. He currently runs a successful Wellness Centre in downtown Brunswick Heads and navigating But what of the times when you are not defined by work or purpose, rather just by being. Erik speaks of the impact of the labels we ourselves use and the value society puts on them, the difficulties many men face in becoming fathers and being in relationship and what happens when relationships break down.. what happens when you break down?Moving from being a couple with a child, to then being single then to being in relationship again with a partner who also ha

According to the Relationship Research Institute in Seattle, approx two thirds of couples find their relationship has suffered within three years of the birth of a child. Within five years of the birth of a first child, 13 percent of married couples divorce. This rate goes up to 39% for defacto couples 5 years after the child’s birth.*Surely there’s some preparation couples can do, rather than adjusting their relationship on the run after baby arrives.In this episode we meet Tondi Gilfillan and Sean Tonnet, relationship counsellors from Interrelate Family Centres, and discuss the importance of preparing our relationship during pregnancy for the enormous challenges. We explore how to build 'relationship scaffolding' and understand 'your dance as a couple'. A key tip is to discuss expectations you have about your new lives together, for example who will care for the baby and how.Further reading:"Becoming Us" by Elly Taylorwww.interrelate.org.au* https://www.babble.com/relationships/breaking-up-after-baby/Cl

Since the invention of the mobile phone nearly 30 years ago, we have seen an explosion of wireless technologies come into our lives. Now, almost everyone has a mobile phones, children included, WiFi throughout our homes, smart meters, and now with 5G mobile technology on its way we'll find ourselves surrounded more than ever before with electromagnetic radiation (EMR) or electromagnetic frequencies (EMFs).But is it safe? Our babies and children are being exposed in a way we never were. Will we live to regret our love affair with mobile technology?In this episode Sally shares her experience with EMR exposure and how to protect herself. She speaks with naturopath and author Sherrill Sellman about how EMR impacts the body and how we can protect ourselves.The main take-home lessons for me? * Use your mobile phone on speaker mode, or use plug-in ear phones. Do not hold it to your head or carry it on your body, especially pregnant bodies.* Turn your mobile phone onto "Airplane" mode when in the care and if you

This episode of Pregnancy Birth and Beyond we delve into the world of children's stories and more specifically about violence and scary themes in books. Is there any value to violence in stories for children, is scare fest for the sake of entertainment potentially harming children?In this episode we interview three guests, psychologist & author Robin Grille, children story teller and singer song writer Annie Bryant and luminous youth founder Erica Nettle Chick. Connect with this episodes guests go to: Robin Grille - www.hearttoheartparenting.orgAnnie Bryant - www.talesandsongs.comErica Nettle Chick - www.luminousyouth.comProduced by Lara Martin for Pregnancy birth and Beyond Media To check out our suggested children's reading list go to pbbmedia.org

Jayne Alder, midwife, mother and grandmother, speaks about the three main issues new mother struggle with:sleeping, feeding and thinking they have to be super mum.But it really does take a village to raise a child, especially a new baby. New mothers are making the biggest transition of their lives and they deserve lots of support. Don't shy from asking for help. You are not meant to do it on your own. And you won't struggle as much with your baby being unsettled, not having enough milk or not getting enough sleep.And remember: "You are doing a wonderful job. You know what to do. Your baby wants you to be his mother." - Jayne Alder.www.jaynealder.comProduced and presented by Sally Cusack.Copyright PBB Media and Sally Cusack 2017.www.pbbmedia.org

We all want a healthy baby, there's no question of that, but Sally believes there are underlying beliefs to the common phrase "As long as the baby is healthy" that deserve closer examination. Are we giving up elements of birth that are more important than we realise when we say this?Sally has identified 6 underlying beliefs to the statement "As long as the baby is healthy". The first three underlying beliefs were covered in Part 1:http://www.spreaker.com/user/pregnancybirthandbeyond/as-long-as-the-baby-is-healthy-part-1In this episode, part 2, Sally covers the following underlying beliefs:* “Birth is dangerous and needs to be managed medically. Positive births are due to luck.”* “Labour and birth are simply painful, pointless torture."* “My experience is irrelevant and people who seek a positive experience are selfish and exposing the baby to risk.”SPEAKERSDr Kirsten Small, obstetrician and PhD candidateProfessor Alec Welsh, University of NSW and obstetrician at Royal Hospital for Women, Sydney Dr Sarah Buck

When you want something, that for many is fundamental to their human existence, a biological drive, to carry a baby and nurture a baby... to raise a family, it can be emotionally devastating for a couple or individual when despite all the attempts, falling pregnant or keeping a pregnancy just isn't happening. One in six couples in Australia and NZ experience infertility. The infertility lies equally with both men and women 40% each, 10% in both partners and the other 10% is unknown. Age does play a role in fertility issues, couples in their 20's have a 25% chance of falling pregnant whereas one in three women over the age of 35 experience infertility issues and once she reaches 40, women have only a 5% chance of falling pregnant with regular sexual activity. This episode of Pregnancy Birth and Beyond we shine a light on the often silent yet emmotionally painful topic of infertility, from the personal account of my guest to her professional insights working with women and families experiencing the grief

Are you a good enough parent? With all the demands and expectations of raising babies and children in the modern world, from programs offering promises for creating 'super babies' as early as starting in the womb, the pressure to be the perfect parent and have the perfect child is all too prevalent. When a parent inevitably fails in this perfection have they doomed their child for life? If the child's birth wasn't the most peaceful entrance into the world or early separation occurred has the mother, or parent already failed their baby setting a imprint of irreversible damage of a broken bond OR is it that the good enough parent actually is all you need to be to raise adaptive and resilient adults. This episode of Pregnancy Birth and Beyond we explore how early experiences during the pre and perinatal period impact on how a person develops. Our guest for this episode is Dr Holly Goldberg. Holly is a specialist in pre and peri Natal psychology and has been working with childbearing families for the past 20 year

Biotoxins can be produced by the body in response to all sorts of allergens, such as dust and mould.Reine DuBois, naturopath from The Health Lodge, Byron Bay, speaks with Sally about biotoxins, what stimulates them being made by the body, the impacts of them, and how to heal from them. Your suspected tick-borne illness could in fact be inflammation caused by biotoxins produced by your body in response to mould. Water damaged homes have a lot to answer for, and the mould that lives in them must be removed in order for the biotoxins in your body to disappear.Reine cites the work of Drs Ritchie Shoemaker of survivemold.com and Christabelle Yeoh.www.thehealthlodge.com.auMusic: "Call on the Rain" by Elijah RayProduced and presented by Sally CusackCopyright PBB Media and Sally Cusack 2018www.pbbmedia.org

Moving from a disease management based model of care and toward a patient-centred model of care Functional Medicine is able to treat disease at its root cause, rather than merely managing symptoms. Integrative Medicine is practiced by many practitioners around the world who hold a core understanding of treating the whole person, not just their diagnosis. Lets take a peek at these models and our existing model of healthcare, both globally and here in Australia.Produced and Presented by Annalee Atia 2017Copyright PBB Media Annalee Atia 2017Welcome to this Special Feature episode of pregnancy birth and beyond; The Changing landscape of Medicine around the world and how Australian physicians and consumers are inspired to ask better questions about our healthcare system. I have been facinated by and folowing Funcitonal Medicine for the past four years since i first heard about it and recently had the opportunity to meet with one of its biggest internatioanl advocates, James Maskell. This fascination has opened

Robin Grille speaks on the era of adolescence, the unique challenges for not only our adolescents in their transformation, but also for us as their parents and guides. Our adolescents can press our buttons, bring out stress and fear in us, but this can have the effect of pushing them away from us, unable to hear. And in this space, we find ourselves also unable to learn from them. Instead, Robin Grille poses the idea that we can use this period to enquire deeply into what triggers our responses to our adolescents. It is possible that our negative reactions are linked to our 'unfinished business' from our younger years. Perhaps by revisiting this period, our kids help finally grow us up.Music: "Natural Selections" by SampologyPresented by Sally Cusack, first aired on 99.9 BayFM Byron Bay on 5 June 2017.