What if we were taught..

The podcast delves into evidence-based nutrition for pregnancy, emphasizing the importance of real food for nourishment. Topics include debunking myths about fats, optimizing protein intake, essential nutrients in whole foods, and the role of glycine in collagen synthesis. The speaker also explores challenges and solutions for meeting nutrient requirements on a vegetarian diet during pregnancy and discusses the upcoming release of 'Real Food for Fertility'.

Welcome and happy new year 2024!! We kick off 2024 with a Dad's perspective of Pregnancy, Birth and the Postpartum!!! Joining us for this special episode is Josh, who recently became a new Dad in Dec2023!! I had the deep honour and privilege of meeting Josh and his partner Dani during their pregnancy and teaching them the HypnoBirthing International course.  Right from the start meeting this couple was beautiful. They were both fully committed to the program, both incredibly open and both dived head first and did every bit of preparation possible for birth and the postpartum for Dani! But what we didn’t cover in our preparation was preparing the Father for the postpartum! Josh is, as he says, “an open book” and he so openly and honestly talks about what the birth and postpartum was like for him, the amazing time it was but also the struggles and what his personal experience was like, which he wasn’t prepared for. He is authentic and vulnerable and I deeply thank him for sharing his experience. Because of Josh I know I will now be incorporating preparing our fathers for the postpartum in my future education, so thankyou Josh for all you have taught me. In this episode we chat about; The importance of birth preparation The importance for having trust with your provider How important it is for Men to prepare for birth ESPECIALLY if they think they will struggle to support their partner at that time. The importance of the hour after birth The unexpected feelings that showed up for him in the postpartum and how he navigated this and his tips for Dad’s to be. And so much more. You are going to want to listen to this one in its entirety. To connect with me Head to www.thepregnancycollective.com.au/podcast for the show notes. Email: kate@thepregnancycollective.com.au Follow me on Instagram: the_pregnancy_collective Follow me on Facebook: The Pregnancy Collective  

Bonus end of year episode! The end of the 2023 is around the corner and I wanted to do a quick solo episode to say thank you to you for all the listens and dowloads and shares! I have been blown away by all the messages and feedback (I read every single one).  I’d also like to thank and acknowledge all the guests we had on the show for its first year (I go through the incredible lineup in today's show). Every single guest agreed to come on before this podcast even commenced and that is a testament to the work they do, their dedication and that they share the belief that there is more that we could be “taught”. I cannot wait for you to see what is in stall for 2024!! Listen for a sneak peak of one of my favourite author and researcher who will be joining us in 2024! Also, I would love to hear from you! What do you wish you had of been taught? Who would you like to see on the show? What topics would you like to hear about? Send me a email or message on social, I’d love to hear from you. Finally, I am taking some time for quality family connection in January so this podcast will recommence 1st Feb 2024! See you all in the new year! Kate Martyn Kate has over 13 years experience as a Midwife, over 15 years as an Emergency Nurse and has been teaching HypnoBirthing and for 11 years. She is also a Mum to two boys, both born in water, 1 born in hospital and 1 a planned home birth and both with private midwifery continuity of care. Her passion is education and informed choices. As a Midwife and Mum she believes there is so much more we can offer in terms of education from preconception to postpartum and with that in mind she created and is the host of the "what if we were taught" Podcast. On this she brings experts from around the world to share their knowledge, research and wisdom in all of these fields, whilst weaving empowering birth stories amongst it.  We need a a village to raise a child, we also need a tribe/ team for our pregnancy to postpartum journey. To offer the best woman centre care Kate believes a true collaborative care approach is essential and continuity of care is ideal.  To connect with me Head to www.thepregnancycollective.com.au/podcast for the show notes. Email: kate@thepregnancycollective.com.au Follow me on Instagram: the_pregnancy_collective Follow me on Facebook: The Pregnancy Collective

Almost all birth workers have at some point heard the phrase “once a caesar always a caesar”. So let’s examine the research surrounding vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC). And who better to discuss this with than Author and Researcher Dr Hazel Keedle. Dr. Hazel Keedle  Dr Keedle a Senior Lecturer of Midwifery at the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University. She has over two decades of experience as a clinician in nursing and midwifery, educator, and researcher. Her research interests are vaginal birth after caesarean, birth trauma, and maternity experiences, which she explores primarily using feminist mixed methodologies.  Dr. Keedle's work is recognised nationally and internationally. She has made many invited conference and seminar presentations, and her research has been widely published in academic journals and books. She is the author of the book "Birth after Caesarean: Your Journey to a Better Birth," which is based on her PhD findings. Dr. Keedle is also the lead researcher on the largest maternity experiences survey, The Birth Experience Study. In September 2022, she became the Editor in Chief of The Practising Midwife Australia from All4Maternity. Dr Keedle is passionate about improving the experiences of women during childbirth. She is committed to using her research to advocate for women's rights and to ensure that all women have access to respectful, supportive maternity care.  In this episode we; Break down the actual statistical risks associated with VBAC as well as the risks associated with repeat caesarean Bust the myth surrounding this “100 year outdated” saying “once a ceasar always a ceasar”. Hear about Dr Keedle’s own birth’s and how they became the catalyst of her researching journey which then ultimately led to the writings of her book. Discuss how women can best be supported in their VBAC journey And so much more.. This episode is an important one and you will want to stay around till the very end to hear a very very exciting announcement by Dr Keedle!! I invite ALL health care professionals to listen to this so that we can provide women with current research surrounding VBAC and ultimately true Informed consent.   For full show notes and links mentioned in this episode head over to www.thepregnancycollective.com.au/podcast Follow me on Instagram: the_pregnancy_collective Follow me on Facebook: The Pregnancy Collective   Check out Dr Hazel Keedle on Instagram ; hazelkeedle   Please note; all information shared on this Podcast by myself or guests is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice.

This podcast episode delves into topics such as Olympic journey to physiotherapy, postnatal abdominal support garments, pelvic floor health recovery, prolapse and vaginal birth decisions, and optimizing pelvic floor health through specialized care

When we first become pregnant it can be confusing knowing where to start and what birthing options are even available to you. Many people aren’t aware that there are actually many different models when it comes to antenatal, birth and postpartum care. So for this podcast I’m joined with a Midwife that’s done it all- she has worked in both the private and public sector and recently made the shift to becoming a private practicing Midwife. This episode is all about explaining the different birth models available, so that you can make the right informed choice for you.  Nicole Garratt  Nicole is a mama and a Midwife who now works in a continuity model of care, across all aspects of pregnancy and postpartum care, including home birth and supporting women who choose to birth in hospital. Nicole believes in family centred holistic midwifery which places women as the leaders in their care and supports them to connect with their baby, their body and awaken their intuition.  She supports women to blossom into mothers and it’s blooming wonderful.    In this episode we discuss; The Public health model- high risk and low risk Shared care What postpartum care looks like in the public sector Midwifery group practice /case load and what this involves for the antenatal, birth and postpartum Private obstetric care for antenatal, birth and postpartum Private Continuity of care with a Midwife- its individualised approach to antenatal, birth and postpartum care  The role of the private Midwife in home birth and when/if transferred to hospital Why it's so important we consider what our birth goals and postpartum goals are How having a support person such as a midwife in the hospital can be so beneficial   And so much more.. For full show notes and links mentioned in this episode head over to www.thepregnancycollective.com.au/podcast Follow me on Instagram: the_pregnancy_collective Follow me on Facebook: The Pregnancy Collective Check Nicole Garratt ; https://www.bloomingmidwifery.com.au/ Follow Cat on Instagram: bloomingmidwiferygc  Please note; all information shared on this Podcast by myself or guests is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice.

Discussing pelvic organ prolapse and pelvic floor health with Women's Health Physio Cat McArthur. Topics include personal journeys with prolapse, pelvic floor anatomy, exercises, holistic pelvic health, breathing techniques, postpartum care, diverse book recommendations, physiotherapy services, positive mindset, and seeking support in healthcare.

In this episode we get real about Motherhood and have a heartfelt chat about self worth, self enquiry and Mothering. Shea Gready Shae is a certified yoga and meditation teacher, with a particular interest in subtle energy systems, sound healing, Yoga and Buddhist philosophy, as well as other ancient cultures and transcendental practices and beliefs.  Deeply connected to Mother Earth, Shae's energy is grounding. Behind everything she does is the intention to inspire a great remembering of our inherent interconnectedness to each other, all sentient beings and our shared home.  Shae loves to explore with different practices of mindfulness, meditation and movement that bring us into the present moment and into our bodies.  When she isn't geeking out on yoga stuff or meditating, you can find Shae at the beach, in the rivers, at the farmers markets, dancing, singing and shaking off the seriousness of life with her beautiful family, two young daughters, husband/best friend and two appropriately spoilt Labradors Daphne and Delilah. In this episode we discuss; Our own stories and how they show up The real struggles of Mothering Triggers How to do it differently Where to start with "the work" Reframing and recognising Mothering and Fathering as the most important job in the world  And so much more. This is a real honest heart felt chat and I’m sure you will get so much out of it. For full show notes and links mentioned in this episode head over to www.thepregnancycollective.com.au/podcast Follow me on Instagram: the_pregnancy_collective Follow me on Facebook: The Pregnancy Collective Check out Shae Gready ; Instagram: shae_yoga

“Women crave emotional connection and being heard… Men just want to “fix it”. Does this sound familiar? In this episode we are joined once again with Dan Hanson to take a deep dive into self enquiry and explore the differences between Men and Women. This is such a refreshing conversation to hear the masculine and feminine perspective from a man that is incredibly humble, honest and has done the work. What does this have to do with a Pregnancy, Birth and Parenting podcast…..?? EVERYTHING! Because we are raising little humans, we are shaping their emotional intelligence and how we (parents) communicate to one another shapes how they communicate.  Dan Hanson Dan Hanson was an extremely well known Myofunctional Dentist up until 2021 when he temporarily retired due to the covid response restrictions. Up until 2021, Dan was helping to prevent children from needing orthodontic treatment using Myofunctional Orthodontics, as well as helping infants to feed, performing oral surgery for congenital mouth defects. Dan remains active in this space- lecturing on such subjects, speaking at conferences and educational events worldwide. But it doesn’t stop there- Dans expansive knowledge and wisdom extends so much further than dentistry. In more recent years he has founded “The Community Solution” and is author of the book ‘The Community Solution – A Vision for Connecting Humanity’. Dan’s mission with ‘The Community Solution’ is to inspire and guide others to set up and facilitate sustainable, decentralised communities like his own. His intention is to birth a time when people sit face to face regularly, have fun, and support each other through challenges while forming unshakable bonds. Dan is also a ‘men’s guide’ and group personal development facilitator with a passion for self-inquiry. He creates and facilitates ‘self-inquiry’ events for both men and women who have the desire to better know themselves and to understand and transform their relationships to self and other . To this end he founded Breathe Health Retreats, which provides transformational self-awareness and leadership events as well as  Rites Of Passage programs encouraging emotional growth and self-awareness in young men during their transition to manhood.  To sum up I feel deeply privileged to have the opportunity to talk and to have worked with Dan. His knowledge base is extensive and he truly walks the talk of a holistic health professional that deeply wants to positively impact those around him. He is one of the most humble and inspiring life teachers I have ever had the privilege of knowing and I am sure you will learn a lot from this episode and future episodes to come. In this episode we discuss ; Self enquiry and how our own upbringing shapes our parenting journey Dans own Personal struggles with sleep apnea and bodily symptoms and how that introduced him into breath-work and an intense health exploration journey How his marriage crises was a pivotal point into self enquiry and self work How he identified his own self judgment and his realisation that he is a equal contributor to his relationship How his own childhood trauma profoundly influenced him as an adult and the work he had to do to unpack that  How meeting the woman's emotional needs helps in the bedroom How we are a culture that is deeply uncomfortable with feelings and emotional releases How women just want to be heard and men just want to “fix it”, how to navigate this, serve each other and have a better understanding of the masculine and feminine. Where to start with the work What Dan's Men's retreats and Men's groups look like Exploring your “shadow” self and Ego The father and sons rights of passage he facilitates The importance of rights of passage for boys Women's cycles and the profound impact it had on his own relationship when he had this understanding The community work he is doing And so much more… For full show notes and links mentioned in this episode head over to www.thepregnancycollective.com.au/podcast Follow me on Instagram: the_pregnancy_collective Follow me on Facebook: The Pregnancy Collective   Check out Dan Hanson ; Self Enquiry and Rites of Passage work  Breathe Health Retreats Check out his Community Solution work here The Community Solution Check out his work with Myofunctional therapy here; Myofocus Education Follow Dan Hanson on Facebook  Dan Hanson Facebook Breath Health Retreats Facebook: The Community Solution Follow Dan on Instagram: Breath Health Retreats Please note; all information shared on this Podcast by myself or guests is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice.

Can acupuncture and Chinese medicine help with conception, fertility, pregnancy, labour, birth and the Postpartum?!! I'm joined today with Chinese medicine expert Tabitha Fennell to answer this very question and take a deep dive into the physiology of Chinese medicine and its many modalities. Tabitha Fennell Tabitha runs a busy acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) clinic on the Gold Coast Australia and within these 23 years she has specialised and treated all aspects of hormonal imbalances, fertility and pregnancy. Chinese medicine for Tabitha and her family is a life style,  supporting their health on all levels along the way. While being pregnant and a mum of 3 Tabitha learnt how powerful TCM theory was and continues to spread this knowledge to all her clients along their journey. After having three births of their own Tabitha and her husband Brad made an online acupressure course for labour as having used these points during their births they knew how profound it was for the birthing women and their birthing partner to have these effect tools in child birth. In this episode we chat about: The philosophy behind traditional Chinese medicine  The individual and whole body approach to Chinese Medicine  How it can be used preconception for both the female AND the MALE! It’s role with the nervous system and how acupuncture can takes us from fight or flight to our calm parasympathetic system- which is optimal for conception, pregnancy and birth It’s role in infertility for both the woman AND the MAN Sperm health and how we can optimise it! Now we are pregnant - should I continue acupuncture and Chinese medicine? How it can be helpful with labour and birth Acupressure in labour- some hot tips from Tabitha Tips for the partner during labour Tabitha’s tip for a nourishing and supportive postpartum And so so much more…. For full show notes and links for this episode head over to: www.thepregnancycollective.com.au Follow me on Instagram the_pregnancy_collective Check out Tabitha over at: www.studioqi.com.au Follow Tabitha on Instagram at: studioqi tabithajfennell Please note all information shared on this Podcast by myself or guests is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice