Boob to Food - The Podcast

While yes, breastfeeding is natural, we know it can also be hugely challenging for many women, even if you're a lactation consultant! On today's episode International Board Certified Lactation Consultant Amy Chatburn-Stevens generously shares her personal experience through numerous breastfeeding challenges with her two children.In this podcast Amy shares about:What triple feeding is and why it was necessary for herThe physical, mental and emotional toll of triple feeding and challenges with infant weight gainComplex pregnancies and feeding a preemie babyBreastfeeding through severe allergies Dealing with breast refusal including tips and tricks for any one going through thisWhat she would do differently or recommend for her clients with challenging feeding experiencesand so much more…You can connect with Amy on Instagram to get in touch and follow her practical tips and resources.Today's episode is brought to you by Haakaa. We absolutely love Haakaa's range of sustainable and eco friendly breastfeeding products including their Silicone Breast Pump and Ladybug Milk Collectors. Both Luka and Kate have used and loved them throughout their breastfeeding journey. They also have a range of other products for mum and bub like nappy cream, teethers,  milk storage bags and more. Use the code BOOBTOFOOD for 10% off until Jan 31st 2024. Visit www.haakaa.co.nzFollow us on instagram @boobtofood to stay up to date with all the podcast news, recipes and other content that we bring to help make meal times and family life easier.Visit www.boobtofood.com for blogs and resources, to book an appointment with one of our amazing practitioners and more.Presented by Luka McCabe and Kate HolmTo get in touch please email podcast@boobtofood.com

In case you missed the news, Kate welcomed her baby girl Imogen Hazel into the world a few weeks ago, and today on the podcast she shares her positive birth story as well as some updates on the early weeks postpartum and life with 3 kids!For those who don’t know Kate, she is a naturopath, nutritionist, co-host of Boob to Food the Podcast as well as clinical director of our clinic, and now - mum of THREE!In this podcast Kate shares about:The final moments of her pregnancy and how she was feelingHow different and unexpected her labour was third time aroundWhat happens when you have a home birthWhether or not Luka made it to the birthWhat it is like being a mum of three kidsas well as all the details of the birth and more…You can connect with Kate on Instagram for all the updates as she moves through this next season of mum life.Today's episode is brought to you by OiOi. OiOi is a beautiful family owned company started by Lisa 25 years ago when her baby Isabella was born (who is now running the company with her!). They have created a beautiful (and incredibly practical) range of nappy back packs, as well as other items including tote bags, pram liners and caddies, change mats and more. Use the code BOOBTOFOOD for 15% off site wide. Visit oioi.com.au to explore the range and grab yours today.Follow us on instagram @boobtofood to stay up to date with all the podcast news, recipes and other content that we bring to help make meal times and family life easier.Visit www.boobtofood.com for blogs and resources, to book an appointment with one of our amazing practitioners and more.Presented by Luka McCabe and Kate HolmTo get in touch please email podcast@boobtofood.com

Navigating starting solids for the first time can be equal parts confusing and overwhelming, as well as exciting and a huge milestone! Today the tables are turned and we have the beautiful Renee Bargh interview us on her burning starting solids questions - and we know many of you would be asking the same questions too.Renee has established a name for herself as one of the premier hosts in the Entertainment industry. As correspondent and weekend co- host of Extra in the USA for 10 years, she has interviewed some of Hollywood's biggest stars; Brad Pitt, Oprah, Kim Kardashian, George Clooney, Jennifer Aniston, John Travolta and Nicole Kidman, to name a few. Renee has also covered all the major events in Hollywood, including the Academy Awards, the Golden Globes, the Oscars, the SAG Awards, the Billboard Awards and the VMAs. Renee recently returned to Australia to co-host The Voice Australia - and most importantly she is a mumma to her gorgeous 6 month old boy Tide.In this podcast we chat to Renee about:How her motherhood journey has been so far, and what she has found the most enjoyable and most challengingHow to know if our little one is ready to start solids and what are the best foods to commence with?The differences between purees and baby led weaning, as well as which one might be right for each familyGagging and chokingTraveling with a baby who is newly on solidsIntroducing allergensand so much more!You can follow Renee and get a glimpse of her gorgeous boy over on instagram Today's episode was brought to you by The Memo. The Memo is the feel good parenting and baby destination to help make big decisions easy. They offer the best baby brands on the planet from brands like Leander, Stokke and more. You can literally geteverything you need for parenting in one effortless shopping experience.Shop from their essential Solids List, your go-to guide for everything you need for starting your baby on their solids journey including; high chairs, bowls, cutlery, recipe books and more. They offer free delivery on orders over $99 and same day dispatch on orders placed before midday, so you can get your essentials delivered fast and directly to your door, wherever you live. And, for a limited time only, get 15% off your order when you spend $100 or more. Head to www.thememo.com.au and use code BOOBTOFOOD to redeem.  Offer is valid until 11.59pm AEDT 14th November 2023 exclusively at www.thememo.com.au and The Memo High Street Armadale Boutique. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer and cannot be redeemed against prior purchases or a pre-existing pre-order. To redeem online, you must enter the code BOOBTOFOOD at checkout. To redeem at The Armadale Boutique, simply show this offer to The Memo team. One use per customer. Exclusions apply.Follow us on instagram @boobtofood to stay up to date with all the podcast news, recipes and other content that we bring to help make meal times and family life easier.Visit www.boobtofood.com for blogs and resources, to book an appointment with one of our amazing practitioners and more.Presented by Luka McCabe and Kate HolmTo get in touch please email podcast@boobtofood.com

Ever feel like you have a million tabs open in your brain trying to keep the family (and your own life!) running? Yep, us too. and we are SO excited to bring you today’s episode with New York Times best selling author Eve Rodsky who has a solution to support all families, no matter your situation.Eve Rodsky transformed a “blueberries breakdown” into a catalyst for social change when she applied her Harvard-trained background in organisational management to ask the simple yet profound question: What would happen if we treated our homes as our most important organisations? Her New York Times bestselling book and Reese’s Book Club Pick, Fair Play, a gamified life-management system that helps partners rebalance their domestic workload and reimagine their relationship, has elevated the cultural conversation about the value of unpaid labor and care. Described as the ‘antidote to physical, mental, and emotional burnout,’ Eve aims to inspire a new narrative around the equality of time and the individual right to personal time choice that influences sustainable and lasting change on a policy level. In this podcast we chat to Eve about:The mental load, invisible work and the second shift - plus what these are if you’re not familiarEve’s story of how she came to identify the mental load, and how she used her professional skills to collect data and implement strategies to reduce itThe rules of “Fair Play” - the game Eve created to help partners more evenly distribute the load of running a familyHow we can get our partners on board without seeming unappreciative or like a “nag”Why just the execution of a task is not enough to reduce the mental load (hint… there is so much planning that happens before a task takes place!)How these strategies can positively influence not only our own well-being, but also our familyand so much more!You can check out Eve’s incredible work on instagram or her website and we highly recommend you get your hands on a copy of her book.Today's episode was brought to you by BioFirst. Bio-First is an Australian Family brand, who wanted better options for their family and to help as many people as possible. All products are manufactured locally within Australia. Their products are genuinely natural with no nasties like phthalates, petrochemicals, synthetics or chemical solvents, as well as being free of irritants and designed for little, hypersensitive skin and dermatologist certifiedBio-First have a range of skin and immune products for the whole family. You can use the code BOOBTOFOOD for 15% OFF the entire range. Visit www.bio-first.com.auFollow us on instagram @boobtofood to stay up to date with all the podcast news, recipes and other content that we bring to help make meal times and family life easier.Visit www.boobtofood.com for blogs and resources, to book an appointment with one of our amazing practitioners and more.Presented by Luka McCabe and Kate HolmTo get in touch please email podcast@boobtofood.com

If you’re anything like us then the topic of money may feel confusing and overwhelming… let alone delving into things like superannuation, budgets and any kind of financial planning! Today we interview the incredible Melissa browne who breaks the topic down in a way that is simple, inspiring and empowering.Mel isn't your typical finance person. Yes, she's an award-winning ex-accountant and ex-financial advisor but she's also a multi-millionaire (after having started with less than nothing in her early thirties) who is now a financial educator & best-selling author. Her training has helped thousands of people develop their own tailored financial mix of everything they need to place their energy into and nothing they don’t so they can walk away from the financial merry-go-round they’re on. Her passion is to increase the financial literacy of women and in doing so, to help create your financial confidence and your wealth.In this podcast we chat to Mel about:Financial steps to put into place before going on maternity leaveWhether it is worth returning to work after having a baby when costs of childcare are so highAll things superannuation and the real cost of having a career break as well as some ideas of what you can doStarting your own business as a mum and some things to considerHow to cope when money is tightDo we really need to have a budget?Saving money on day to day necessities like food shopping and household billsand so much more!Mel has kindly offered our Boob to Food community some incredible free resources to support the conversation further which can check out HERE.You can connect with Mel on instagram or her website Today's episode was brought to you by Part & Parcel - our favourite one-stop-shop for all our pantry goods! We love that they only stock the best of the best, with a huge variety of organic, ethical and sustainable products. They have done the research so you don’t have to! You can use the discount code BOOBTOFOOD for $20 off your first order over $99 until 31/10/23. Visit partandparcel.com.au to place your order.Follow us on instagram @boobtofood to stay up to date with all the podcast news, recipes and other content that we bring to help make meal times and family life easier.Visit www.boobtofood.com for blogs and resources, to book an appointment with one of our amazing practitioners and more.Presented by Luka McCabe and Kate HolmTo get in touch please email podcast@boobtofood.com

Have you heard that your child needs to be sitting unassisted before commencing solids? Ever wondered what the importance of milestones are and what it might mean if your child is not quite where they need to be? today on the podcast we interview Dr Jacey Pryma about all things milestones and sitting unassisted before commencing solids.Dr Jacey Pryjma is a Fellow Paediatric Chiropractor and Advanced Paediatric Chiropractor who has dedicated her career to working with women through pregnancy, caring for babies, children and teens. As a mum to two children, Dr Jacey knows the journey motherhood and childhood development takes us on. She runs the Australian Children's Chiropractic Centre her in Newcastle - the most stunning centre developed to support todays children to be tomorrows health ambassadors by making caring for the body fun, engaging and at the heart of family life.In this podcast we chat to Jacey about:Why are meeting milestones are important for our babiesHow we would know if our child needs additional support with early milestonesWhether or not it is meaningful if our child reaches milestones really earlyWhat sitting unassisted actually means and why is it important that our child can sit unassisted before commencing solidsSitting aids and devicesStrategies to support our little ones in meeting their milestonesand so much more!You can connect with Jacey on instagram or her website - and if you’re lucky enough to live in Newcastle you can see her or her team at her stunning practice.Today's episode was brought to you by Kollab. We have been long time fans of the Kollab range, with their bright and fun prints, and practical products that are not only so useful, but aesthetically pleasing and environmentally friendly too! Kate and Luka both love the picnic rugs - which travel almost everywhere with them, but they have an incredible range of other offerings including market and shopping bags, lunch bags, beach umbrellas and more!Use the code BOOBTOFOOD10 for 10% off site wide. Visit kollab.com.au to check out their range.Follow us on instagram @boobtofood to stay up to date with all the podcast news, recipes and other content that we bring to help make meal times and family life easier.Visit www.boobtofood.com for blogs and resources, to book an appointment with one of our amazing practitioners and more.Presented by Luka McCabe and Kate HolmTo get in touch please email podcast@boobtofood.com

Do you wet yourself a little bit when you sneeze/cough/run/laugh etc? Or feel fearful that you may? Have you experienced pain or discomfort since having a baby, or want to know if what you’re experiecing is normal or just common? on today’s episode we interview pelvic and women’s health physiotherapist erin cuskelly who has the answers you need!Erin has over 15 years experience as a physiotherapist and has pursued postgraduate study in Women's and Pelvic Health over the past 5 years. She established Female Focus Physiotherapy as a safe space to support women through all life stages particularly pregnancy and postpartum recovery.In this podcast we chat to Erin about:Why every woman should see a women’s health physio during pregnancy and postpartumWhether it is normal to have pain in scar tissue or during intercourse post birthWhether it is normal to 'wet yourself' a little bit… or to feel scared that you’re going to!Abdominal separation, what it means and how we can treat itThe mum pouch and whether it is normal or concerningHow to know if we have a prolapse and whether it can resolveReturning to exercise and improving quality of life post babyand so much more!Some other resources we mention or you might enjoy:Episode 16 with Kee from Fluid Form PilatesLuka’s episode with Australian Birth Stories where she discusses her 3B tearYou can connect with Erin on instagram or her website. Erin will also be trekking for 5 days in the Southern Alps to raise money for MS. If you would like to find out more or donate you can do so HEREToday's episode was brought to you by Mere Botanicals. Mere Botanicals is a beautiful, one stop shop for all natural and organic birth products. They believe that nature provides us with everything we need to nourish and care for our bodies, which is why they use only the highest-quality botanical ingredients in their products - and you can absolutely tell. Luka used many of their products in her pregnancy and postpartum with Will, and Kate is eagerly awaiting the arrival of her bub so she can use their clary sage roller, birth comb, nipple cream and peri spray. You can even hire a TENS machine from them which we highly recommend!Use the code BOOBTOFOOD for 15% off until 18th October 2023. Visit merebotanicals.com.au to check out their beautiful range.Follow us on instagram @boobtofood to stay up to date with all the podcast news, recipes and other content that we bring to help make meal times and family life easier.Visit www.boobtofood.com for blogs and resources, to book an appointment with one of our amazing practitioners and more.Presented by Luka McCabe and Kate HolmTo get in touch please email podcast@boobtofood.com

Following on from our episode about labour and birth prep, in today's BONUS episode we discuss all things packing your hospital bag from a midwife's perspective... and Kate has a big realisation that she is incredibly disorganised for this baby's arrival!For those who are tuning in for the first time, a little about us…Luka McCabe - founder of Boob to Food, author of Milk to Meals, registered nurse and midwife, as well as mum of 3Kate Holm - naturopath, nutritionist,  clinical director of Boob to Food and mum of 2 (with a third very soon to arrive!)In this podcast we discussWhy it is helpful to pack a hospital bag and when you might like to start thinking about itPacking a bag for labour, postpartum, baby and also your support personWhat to pack, the absolute musts and some nice to havesWhy having a bag packed is still relevant, even if you’re planning a home birthand so much more…Today’s episode was brought to you by MUMMA MILLA. MUMMA MILLA have created a range of leakproof, minimal, feminine and aesthetic nursing bralettes and camis that also tick the boxes of being functional, comfortable and giving the environment a helping hand. MUMMA MILLA bralettes have also been designed to be simple and modern so they can be worn with everything and ensure they have longevity in our wardrobes. Kate has been living in their bralette and cami throughout the end stages of this pregnancy, and knows they will remain a favourite through the breastfeeding journey to come! They are a considered product designed by a real mum, for all those other breastfeeding mothers out there, and we are huge fans.You can use the code BOOBTOFOOD for 15% off single items: the leakproof day, night cami and bandeau bralettes until 14th October 2023 *Excludes bundle packs which are already discounted. Visit mumma-milla.com to place your order.Follow us on instagram @boobtofood to stay up to date with all the podcast news, recipes and other content that we bring to help make meal times and family life easier.Visit www.boobtofood.com for blogs and resources, to book an appointment with one of our amazing practitioners and more.Presented by Luka McCabe and Kate HolmTo get in touch please email podcast@boobtofood.com

With the birth of Kate’s third baby getting very close, we have been getting inundated with questions about how to prepare for labour and birth, and how to support ourselves nutritionally.For those who are tuning in for the first time, a little about us…Luka McCabe - founder of Boob to Food, author of Milk to Meals, registered nurse and midwife, as well as mum of 3Kate Holm - naturopath, nutritionist,  clinical director of Boob to Food and mum of 2 (with a third very soon to arrive!)In this podcast we discussNaturopathic recommendations for the final weeks of pregnancy, including a very delicious food you should be includingAll about the vaginal microbiome and ways that we can support itPerineal massage and other physical practices that you can implementHydration during labour - what you should be drinking and how oftenSnacks during labour - what to prioritise and how regularly you should nibblePhysical support for pain during labourand so much more…Some of our favourite books we mention or you might enjoy...Anything by Ina May GaskinGentle Birth, Gentle Mothering - Sarah Buckley (she has many other books about parenting as well)Birth with confidence and Beyond the birth plan - Rhea DempseyActive Birth - Janet BalaskasThe First Fourty Days - Heng OuThe Post Natal Depletion Cure - Oscar SerrallachThe Nourishing Traditions Book of Baby & Child Care - Sally Fallon MorellToday’s episode was brought to you by Mini + Me. Designed by parents and backed by science, Hydramama is the drink you’ll need to support you through conception to postpartum - and Kate will definitely be using it to stay hydrated during labour. A new age isotonic drink, Hydramama uses bioavailable water-soluble forms of vitamins to help ensure the best level of absorption. Think of it as a tasty drink that has the added benefits of Electrolytes, Folate, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin C. We cannot decide on a favourite flavour… but if we had to choose, we would probably go with Blackcurrant… but seriously, you should try them all!You can use the code BOOBTOFOOD for 15% off excluding sample packs. Visit the Mini + Me website to place your order today.Follow us on instagram @boobtofood to stay up to date with all the podcast news, recipes and other content that we bring to help make meal times and family life easier.Visit www.boobtofood.com for blogs and resources, to book an appointment with one of our amazing practitioners and more.Presented by Luka McCabe and Kate HolmTo get in touch please email podcast@boobtofood.com

Starting solids is such an exciting time, but we understand it can also be incredibly overwhelming, confusing and bring up a lot of questions! So we asked paediatric speech pathologist and mum emily meagher all of the top questions we receive.Emily is a certified practicing speech pathologist working and living in the South West of WA. She has worked across hospital, community, disability and private sectors for the past 12 years and recently shifted gears to support parents in their communication and feeding journeys through her online space at Chomp n Chat. She is passionate about giving all children a voice and putting the joy back into the early years of raising healthy and happy little chompers and chatters.In this podcast we chat to Emily about:What the role of a speech pathologist is and when you might reach out for supportAll about the tongue thrust reflex and what we should be looking for when starting solidsWhat exactly gagging is, whether it is normal and how we can support our childHow we can safely progress onto finger foodsHow to teach our child to chew and not shovel in their food or overstuff their mouth, plus what to do if this occursSupporting children to chew and swallow rather than just spit food back out againRed flags that may warrant a review with a speech pathologist and so much more!You can connect with Emily on Instagram or her websiteToday's episode was brought to you by Bugaboo. We are always on the lookout for highchairs that are not only functional, but aesthetically pleasing and easy to use (and clean!), and were so thrilled to find the Bugaboo Giraffe which ticks ALL the boxes. A chair designed for all ages, and it is literally adjustable in one second. The clever design offers five different seating solutions that can adapt to all milestones and moments in a child’s growth journey — from newborn to toddler and up to adult. It can be adjusted in one second without any tools needed, making it a versatile, durable while added points for actually looking nice at the family table. Our Occupational Therapist Rachael also gave it her tick of approval from an ergonomic perspective, so our little ones can feel supported and comfortable at mealtimes.If you want to see the Bugaboo Giraffe for yourself visit the Bugaboo website HERE.Follow us on instagram @boobtofood to stay up to date with all the podcast news, recipes and other content that we bring to help make meal times and family life easier.Visit www.boobtofood.com for blogs and resources, to book an appointment with one of our amazing practitioners and more.Presented by Luka McCabe and Kate HolmTo get in touch please email podcast@boobtofood.com