Episodes
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Following Alan's story last week here is Lucy's. She shares her pregnancy experience and why choosing a homebirth with doula support was so important to her.
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Clare and Clair listen to Alan's honest and open story about his struggles with infertility and his journey to becoming a father. He shares this in the hope that he might help others going through a difficult time and what learnings he has taken away. He discusses his conversion from a homebirth sceptic to supportive Birth Partner and his life as a new Father. This episode is a companion to Lucy's Birth Story where she shares her perspective in the next episode.
Find out more about Clare's LushTums Preparing for Birth and Baby Course
https://www.lushtums.co.uk/antenatal-education
OR find a LushTums Teacher near you!
https://www.lushtums.co.uk/all-locations
The fertility clinic that helped Alan and Lucy
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Clare and Clair are joined by Clare's student Katie who tells us about her pregnancy and birth journey and why she decided to have a homebirth.
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Clare Maddalena is joined by Erin Fung from Better Birth to discuss Induction. (Sorry my microphone was misbehaving!- Clair McGill). Erin shares her own induction story and how it affected her and ultimately lead her to her work as an Antenatal Educator and Hypnobirthing instructor. Why is there so little information given about the risks of induction? We talk about what should be discussed if you are being offered an induction, the benefits and the risks as well as the alternatives. From sweeps to pessaries to syntocinon drip we discuss the methods used and what you can expect. Erin shares her top 5 tips for a positive birth if you make the informed choice to be induced.
If you donât know much about induction and are indifferent or have a âwhat will be, will beâ attitude - you need to listen to this!
https://www.better-birth.co.uk/
Check out Erin's incredible Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/betterbirthuk
https://doula.org.uk/
Doulas are not just for the wealthy, if you are struggling financially you can apply to Doula UK and they may still be able to support you.
If you need support after a difficult birth or perinatal experience please get in touch
https://www.lushtums.co.uk/birth-fear-birth-trauma
Erin's Favourite Instagram recommendations
https://www.instagram.com/kemibirthjoyjohnson (check out our episode with Kemi s3.3)
https://www.instagram.com/samanthagadsdendoula/
https://www.instagram.com/mindfulmidwifelisa
https://www.instagram.com/thegreenmidwife
https://www.instagram.com/theserenitydoula -
In this very special podcast, we hear from Kemi Johnson about her experiences as a former NHS and former Independent Midwife in the UK. Kemi is passionate about her role as an experienced birth keeper and asks people to question the care they are receiving. She wants you to expect more, to ask questions and to say ânoâ. For those who are not familiar with her amazing social media you are in for an awakening. If you have always believed that medically managed birth is the safest, this may give you a new perspective. This episode is going to be a conversation starter for sure!
https://www.kemibirthjoyjohnson.com/
https://www.instagram.com/kemibirthjoyjohnson/?utm_medium=copy_link
Kemi references: -
Lancet report 2019 and 2020
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/eclinm/article/PIIS2589-5370(20)30063-8/fulltex
https://www.midwiferytoday.com/mt-articles/preventing-complications-nutrition/
https://journals.plos.org/plosmedicine/article?id=10.1371/journal.pmed.1001670
Kemiâs Top Tips
Birth is not a medical event, have your baby at homePrepare your body for birth with the right nutritionPrepare your body with the right movement - stay active Antenatal care - is it "antenatal groomingâ setting the scene for pathologising birthBe Empowered and supported by your Partner/Mother/Loved ones
BONUS - Give birth with people that respect and trust you -
Have you heard of gut health, probiotics, antibiotic resistance? These are hot topics but how do they relate to birth and our babies.
Together with her partner Alex, Toni Harman made the documentary film Microbirth asking the question
Could birth and infant feeding affect a child's long-term health?
It won awards and instigating discussions and changes that are happening today. Their follow up book âThe MicroBiome Effectâ brought together more information and questions about what we can learn about the role of bacteria in birth, feeding and our ongoing health.
Get tickets for the conference happening on 29th & 30th April
https://microbirth.com/the-microbirth-plan/
Find out more about Toni's work
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After a little break, we reflect on some of the episodes we recorded last year. We have started to record some new podcasts with some wonderful people. We can't wait to share them with you!
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This episode is for anyone in a long term relationship!
Dominique is a therapist initially working at Relate supporting couples and families in the UKâs first family counselling service. She has trained doulas and antenatal teachers all over the world and is author of the book The Seven Secrets of a Joyful Birth.
Although our focus is on navigating the years after bringing a baby into your family we talk about so much more. Celebrating difference, learning the right way to have an argument and mismatched libidos are all discussed. -
Clare and Clair talk with Kate Woods about her career. What is a Doula? Why are they important? We discuss how she started training other Doulas (including Clare) and why she is passionate about providing Doulas for refugees, the birth of Doulas Without Borders and how they are breaking down linguistic barriers to offer even better support with Mother Tongue.
(This was recorded last year)
https://www.consciousbirthing.co.uk/
https://www.doulaswithoutborders.com/
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Clare and Clair talk to Obstetrician Dr Victoria Medland about her work, how we can help women and birthing people to have better experiences in hospital, why language matters so much and how her own experiences of motherhood and birthing gave her a new perspective.
In the UK in 2020/2021 around 46% of Births were by Caesarean or Assisted Delivery (Forceps or Ventouse) *
https://www.tommys.org/
https://evidencebasedbirth.com/
Dr Sara Wickham https://www.sarawickham.com/
Guidelines on Assisted Vaginal Births
RCOG- https://obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/1471-0528.16092
www.lushtums.co.uk
We offer specialist Pregnancy Yoga, Postnatal Yoga, Women's Yoga and Antenatal Education classes all over the UK, in Canada, France and Holland.
LushTums Yoga At Home
Enjoy our signature practices to help you be more comfortable in pregnancy and prepare for birth - online, anywhere, anytime:
https://lushtumsyoga.uscreen.io
Fancy a change of career? Sign up for our Teacher Trainings and become a LushTums Teacher too; full details are on the website https://www.lushtums.co.uk/train-with-us
* Reference Childbirth: method of delivery in NHS hospitals in England 2020/21 published Mar 24, 2022 -
Clare and Clair speak to Midwife Mark Harris about his work supporting those suffering from trauma. We talk about what trauma looks like and why it might occur and how the 3 Step Process Mark uses and trains others to use can help.
Find out more about Mark and find a 3 Step Practitioner here: -
www.birthingawareness.com
Mark's interview with Dr Caitlin Walker about the clean language model
https://youtu.be/mDaXZqLgFUo
Blog written by a GP and student of Clair's about her experience of the 3 Step Process
https://www.lushtums.co.uk/blog/2021/9/23/birth-trauma-and-3-step-process-what-happens-before-during-and-after -
Anna Crowle is a Women's Physiotherapist whose groundbreaking work and published research papers suggest that pelvic organ prolapse is caused by tension not weakness questioning the effectiveness of commonly used approaches and treatment.
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The most talked about subject by parents! Why don't they sleep? How can you get them to sleep? Am I creating bad habits by doing the easiest thing to get them to sleep?
Lyndsey is an experienced paediatric nurse and childrenâs public health nurse, Lactation Consultant and co-founder and clinical director of the Holistic Sleep Coaching Program
She is also the author of 3 books Holistic Sleep Coaching, Letâs talk about your new familyâs sleep and Still Awake Responsive sleep tools for toddlers to tweens
A passionate believer in gentle, responsive parenting that never compromises infant mental health or feeding, Lyndsey works to educate professionals and families about strategies that are protective of the parent-child bond. Her knowledge and experience supporting families with sleep without leaving infants or children to cry alone is why she is trusted by breastfeeding and gentle parenting advocates around the world.
https://lyndseyhookway.comhttps://www.instagram.com/lyndsey_hookway/https://www.facebook.com/LyndseyHookway -
A little catch up and sneaky peak of what is to come this year on the podcast.
https://mythicmedicine.love/podcast
http://wecandohardthingspodcast.com
https://www.facebook.com/birthingawarenesspod/ -
Maria Viner CEO of Bristol Charity Mothers for Mothers shares her story and experience of losing her baby son William and how this has influenced her life and the incredible work she has done supporting mothers and educating care providers. We discuss her work with Tommys and the Royal College of Obstetrician and Gynaecologists (RCOG) Women's Network as well as the life changing work of Mothers for Mothers for those suffering from perinatal mental health illness.
*Trigger Warning - this episode discusses Baby Loss, Depression, Anxiety, OCD and mental health illness and experiences
For support with Baby Loss
https://www.tommys.org
https://www.sands.org.uk
https://www.rcog.org.uk
For support with mental health
In Bristol
https://mothersformothers.co.uk
Nationwide
https://maternalmentalhealthalliance.org
In Brighton
https://umeusfoundation.org -
This wonderful meditation is around 8 minutes and is for everyone. Take a little bit of time to be still and listen to your heart.
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The Claires are joined by LushTums Teacher Helen Eadie who talks about her journey and things she has learned along the way. What is cranial sacral therapy? Why is Scaravelli Inspired Yoga so special? Why is everyone talking about fascia? What is Heartmath and how is it using science to help us with anxiety?
Find out more about Helen: -
https://www.heleneadieyoga.com
https://www.instagram.com/heleneadieyoga/
For more about Fascia
https://www.joanneavison.com
https://www.heartmath.com
Helen mentions this book
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Anxiety-Really-Strange-Steve-Haines/dp/1848193890 -
Writer and founder of the Positive Birth Movement Milli Hill talks to Clare & Clair about writing her books, her experience of motherhood and the passions that led her to her work. We talk about The Positive Birth Book and how it almost didn't happen, the impact of Give Birth Like A Feminist and why we still need to fight for woman-centred care. We also talk about Milli's latest book aimed at pre teen girls, due out this summer called "My Period: Find your flow and feel proud of your period!" and why she feels it is important we educate young people about the whole menstrual cycle.
https://www.millihill.co.ukhttps://www.positivebirthmovement.orghttps://www.facebook.com/positivebirthmovementhttps://www.instagram.com/positivebirthmovement/
https://www.millihill.co.uk/books/the-positive-birth-book/
https://www.millihill.co.uk/books/give-birth-like-a-feminist/
https://www.millihill.co.uk/books/my-period/
https://www.waterstones.com/book/after-birth/jessica-hatcher-moore/9781788166430
https://www.waterstones.com/book/unwell-women/elinor-cleghorn/9781474616850
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Clare and Clair speak to Dr Ally Grandison, Director of the Surrey Baby Lab and longtime LushTums student about her work researching how Babies perceive the world and the role language plays. She discusses her research discoveries, how work has influenced her parenting journey, preparing to welcome her third baby into the family and what it has meant to her to attend LushTums classes for 6 years with Clare.
Ally's personal webpage: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/people/alexandra-grandison-nee-clifford Here listeners will find information on research, media engagement, publications and wider roles at the University of Surrey.
The Surrey Baby Lab website: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/surrey-baby-lab Here listeners can find out more about the research that we do at the Surrey Baby Lab, the methods and techniques we use, our research team and how you can take part in studies if you'd like to do so.
You can also follow the Surrey Baby Lab on various social media platforms:Facebook: @surreybabylabTwitter: @LabSurrey Instagram: @surreybabylab
Ally's pregnancy diary on the LushTums blog https://www.lushtums.co.uk/blog/2018/5/31/pregnancy-diary-week-6-finding-out and her birth story https://www.lushtums.co.uk/birthstory-1 -
We talk to Claire Russell Burns, certified "Restore Your Core" Teacher and tutor on our LushTums Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training, about her experience of stomach separation (or diastatis recti) following the birth of her children. We discuss postnatal bodies, rehabilitation and how we approach movement differently.
Find out more about Claire and her offerings at http://clairerussellburns.co.uk
Are you drawn to working with people during Pregnancy and Postnatally? Perhaps you would like to become a LushTums Yoga Teacher or Antenatal Educator - find out more here https://www.lushtums.co.uk/train-with-us - Montre plus
