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Welcome to Held in Motherhood - Conversations on Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond. I’m your host, Hannah Willsmore - I'm a Mum, Registered Midwife and Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), and NDC Possums Practitioner. I’m here to share my knowledge, practical tips and insights so you too can have positive birth and transition to parenthood. I’ve worked with hundreds of families as they welcome their baby, so I know all about the highs, the lows, and everything in between. From conception to birth, breastfeeding, sleep and the first year of motherhood - we discuss it all! This podcast is real, practical and super informative. I am so excited you are here!
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Feeling unsure what questions to ask in your antenatal appointments? Many women tell me they leave their visits wishing they’d asked more, or worrying later about how their care provider’s approach might influence their birth (and not necessarily in a good way) In this episode, I’m sharing five simple but powerful questions you can take into your next appointment. These will help you understand where your care provider stands, whether their philosophy matches your hopes for birth, and how you...
I’m so excited to be back behind the mic after a little podcast break! It feels so good to return with a fresh new name that reflects what this podcast is really about - being Held in Motherhood. In this episode, I share why I took a podcast break, what’s been happening in my business and life, and what you can look forward to in the months ahead. Here’s what I cover: Why I took an impromptu break from the podcast and why now feels like the right time to returnThe story behind changing ...
In our final episode for the year I discuss how to navigate the festive season with a new baby. I share tips on balancing the joy of Christmas with the demands of early parenthood. In this episode we cover... Protecting postpartum in the festive seasonBreastfeeding and avoiding mastitis. Why your baby carrier will be your best friend. Breastfeeding and alcohol consumptionNavigating family events and opinions on your parenting. Hot weather and babiesA final wrap up for the year!...
If you are currently breastfeeding a toddler this episode is for you! I answer the many questions I receive regularly about this topic - We'll cover setting boundaries, night weaning, breastfeeding through pregnancy, tandem feeding and how to handle other people's opinions. We also discuss the benefits of breastfeeding beyond 12 months, both for your toddler's health and your own. I also share strategies for how to stop the twiddling, wiggling and the annoying 'toddler aerobics' that c...
If you're a mum navigating the challenges of life with a new baby this one is for you. I’m diving deep into how I personally implemented the Neuroprotective Developmental Care (Possums) approach with my son, who’s now 2.5 years old. Register for my FREE Support your Baby's Sleep without Sleep Training Workshop here. It's on Monday Dec 9th 2024 at 1pm ACDT but the recording will also be sent to everyone who registers. NDC is an evidence-based method that integrates the latest research ...
In this weeks episode I am sharing three simple strategies that you can implement today to get started on your birth preparation! I know life is busy and often preparing for birth can keep getting pushed down the to do list, especially at this time of the year! But after listening to this episode there will be no more excuses because you'll have some easy and quick tools to implement. Lets go! This episode is brought to you by Coast Yoga. Coast Yoga is located in Glenelg, South Austra...
Our services have never been more accessible or affordable - click here to see all of the ways that we can support you on your pregnancy and postpartum journey! In today's episode of the Changing Birth Podcast, I dive into some brilliant new changes announced last week for private midwifery care in Australia. These updates include the removal of mandatory collaboration requirements with medical providers and improved access to Medicare rebates and PBS medication listings for endorsed ...
In this episode, I share a quick personal and business life update with you! If you haven't heard already - we recently moved house, which has been a huge journey, especially with a toddler. But amidst the chaos, I've been working on something exciting - I am making my Preconception + First Trimester Online Course FREE to access for the rest of the month! Click here to get your FREE access to Hannah's Preconception + First Trimester Online Course! I know how exciting it is when you first ...
In this episode of the Changing Birth podcast, I discusses the topic of gestational diabetes, which affects 20% of pregnant women in Australia. Drawing from personal experience and professional insights, I aim to provide positive tips, empowering information, and practical strategies to help you manage gestational diabetes. We cover the physiological causes of gestational diabetes, testing methods, controversies around diagnosis criteria, and lifestyle changes such as dietary changes and exer...
In this episode we welcome Brooke Maree Babywearing Consultant to discuss all things baby carriers and babywearing! We discuss how to choose the right carrier, ensuring proper fit, tips for when babywearing is uncomfortable, and what to do if your baby doesn't like the carrier. Brooke also talks about her role in the Australian Babywearing Association as well as Kangatraining Australia - which provides postnatal workouts for mums while wearing your baby in a carrier - so cool! To celebrate ...
In this episode of the Changing Birth Podcast, we explore how to prepare your partner to be the best support during labor and birth. We discuss the importance of open communication, addressing their fears, understanding the birth plan, and playing to their strengths. Practical advice includes watching birth videos together, practicing massage techniques and comfort measures for labour and more! This episode aims to provide actionable steps to ensure your partner is calm and confident when it ...
Anna Ritan is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian-Nutritionist with over 12 years experience, and she specializes in paediatric and neonatal nutritional therapy and dietary education. She is an Adelaide gal like me and my go to person for dietary advice for kids and babies. We dive into a series of listener-submitted questions covering topics such as baby poo concerns, starting solids, managing reflux, and dealing with fussy eating in toddlers. Anna provides invaluable advice and practi...
In this solo episode, I dive into a variety of listener questions covering topics from our new business ventures and personal updates, to preparing for birth and breastfeeding. I discuss our new services, including infant sleep workshops and private mothers groups, and share personal stories about my family's ongoing house search and health challenges. Key topics include managing gestational diabetes, transitioning toddlers to childcare, and co-sleeping strategies with a newborn on the way.&n...
Are you expecting your second baby and wondering how to prepare your toddler? In this episode I bring on my beautiful friend Adele who is a prenatal yoga teacher and mum of four, to share how she supported her older children with the arrival of a new baby. Adele shares lots of tips and practical advice that I know will be so helpful if you are navigating this transition too. If you haven't already make sure you listen to Part 1 - Episode 75! In this episode we discuss: Involving ...
Are you expecting your second baby and wondering how to prepare your toddler? In this episode I bring on my beautiful friend Adele who is a prenatal yoga teacher and mum of four, to share how she supported her older children with the arrival of a new baby. Adele shares lots of tips and practical advice that I know will be so helpful if you are navigating this transition too. In this episode we discuss: What you can do in pregnancy to prepare your toddler for the arrival of their ...
It's World Breastfeeding Week! To celebrate I am offering a whopping 40% off my Positive Breastfeeding and Postnatal Course. Bite sized, evidenced based education on all things breastfeeding and life with a newborn - all for only $58! Just enter the code BREASTFEEDINGWEEK24 at the checkout to apply your discount. In today's podcast episode I share my favourite breastfeeding tips of all time - whether you're currently pregnant and planning to breastfeed, or are currently breastfeeding y...
While in the hospital, we always aim to keep mum and baby together, and your baby will routinely 'room in' with you. However, if your baby requires more extensive medical support after birth, they may need to be transferred to a Special Care Nursery/Baby Unit, or a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). This can understandably be a very distressing situation for a new mum and family, and it is usually quite unexpected. This is where having a plan to support your breastfeeding journey becomes cr...
More and more women are planning a VBAC (vaginal birth after caesarean), so in today's episode I share five strategies for birth preparation specific to VBAC. I love working with VBAC mamas as they are determined, knowledgable and ready to advocate for what they want. In todays episode we cover: How to know if you have a VBAC supportive midwife or ob - and what to do if you don't!Why learning about birth physiology + hormones is so important when having a VBAC.Benefits of Active Birth for VB...
Wind, gassiness, burping, back arching during feeds and squirmy sleep - what is up with newborns and their digestive system? Let's break down the research and what we know about our babies digestive system. In todays episode we cover: What symptoms you might see in your baby.When this is likely to occur, and when it gets better.When it's a good idea to see your midwife, lactation consultant IBCLC or GP. Causes of gas and digestive discomfort in babies.Ways to support your li...
Have you ever seen a positive birth in a movie or TV scene? Me either! Buckle up because today I break down how the media can negatively impact our birth, and what we can do about it! In today's episode I dive into: Why TV and movies almost always portray birth in a negative light, and how this subconsciously impacts our view of birth from teenage years. How this negative view of contractions can actually impact how we perceive them (and our perception of pain!)My rece...
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