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Join our host Claire Foord, CEO and Founder of Still Aware, in a series where nothing's off-limits, chatting with special guests and sharing peoples perspectives on everything conception, pregnancy and birth.We cover things you might not know about yet, and topics that some consider taboo. From maternity choices, improving your pregnancy bliss, and 'what's your normal' from periods to postpartum, to the new research and what that means for you, and adverse outcomes and stillbirth - we'll try to leave no stone unturned. Fortnightly episodes with new and familiar guests. Be part of the conversation and join us for a thought-provoking series, sharing information we all deserve to know and understand.
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In today's episode we chat virtually with a host of industry experts and friends of Still Aware to talk about all things research. Along with Claire, on today's episode we have Professor Vicki Flenady, the Director of the NHMRC/Centre of Research Excellence in Stillbirth, Leigh Brezler, CEO of the Stillbirth Foundation Australia, and Dr Miranda Davies-Tuck, a NHMRC/Stillbirth CRE Postdoctoral Research Fellow and Perinatal Epidemiologist at the Hudson Institute of Medical Research (Ritchie Cen...
In today's episode we chat virtual with Emma Cransberg and Lauren Hewes about all things pelvic floor! Both Lauren (who you may recognize from our previous episode) and Emma are extremely knowledgeable in all things health, fitness, and physio, so today you'll get an in-depth understanding of not just what is a pelvic floor, but how to do pelvic floor exercises, what changes to expect during pregnancy, and much more. This episode is particularly useful for those who are expecting or plan...
In today's episode we chat virtually with mother, pilates instructor, post-natal exercise consultant, and conversation starter, Lauren Hewes. Lauren shares with us her personal journey through her pregnancy, as well as the heartbreaking loss of her beautiful baby, Alex. We also delve deep into topics such as:• Physical exercise and healing.• Tiny steps to feel your body after loss, and;• Connecting with your body after birth regardless of the outcome. Thank you so, so much for taking th...
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In today's episode we delve deep with Emma Bowes. Emma shares with us her personal journey with her beautiful daughter Elke, who was tragically born still at 36 weeks. Some topics we touch on today are:• Stillbirth, and what it is like to introduce your baby to their siblings.• How to make memories with your baby• What hindsight can teach us about pregnancy• The power within, and;• How to communicate with your baby in pregnancy. For those that don't know, Emma also ran a fundraiser for Still ...
In this episode, we talk with mother, wife, advocate, academic, volunteer, consumer advisory board member, AND our long time friend Dr. Danielle Pollock. Some key takeaways you'll be able to listen in on today are:- Danielle & baby Sophia's story- Pregnancy after loss- How to advocate for yourself in pregnancy- What is stigma in stillbirth?- How to cope with stigma- How does stigma affect the community at large?For many years Danielle has graced Still Aware with her knowledge, guidance, a...
Today Claire chats with mother, midwife, and owner of Bump & Mind, Jamie Logan. We are extremely grateful to have Jamie on the show not just because she is a long-time friend and volunteer of Still Aware, but her knowledge and experience in midwifery and hypnotherapy will be hugely valuable for all listeners of this episode, particularly those who are expecting. Today we discuss:• All things calm birth, hypnobirthing, and beyond.• How to connect with your body and baby in pregnancy• ...
Welcome to Episode 11 of Be Still Be Aware as we chat with our friend Mary Coustas. Otherwise known as 'Effie' from her previous roles in television and comedy, Mary is a remarkable woman and her story is not to be missed. In this episode we speak about:- Mary's journey through IVF and what it means to face attempt after attempt. - Stillbirth, and what to do when your life is turned upside-down. - How to find love amongst grief, and;- Hope, and life after loss. Thank you Mary f...
How do you advocate for your baby when no-one listens? How should we communicate with our care providers during pregnancy? How do you find joy after a loss? We answer all of these questions are more as Claire chats with mother, media personality, and advocate Bree Amer. This conversation is not to be missed for any expectant parent!Thank you for joining us Bree, and special thank you to Variety SA for sponsoring this episode. _________________________________________________________...
In this episode we chat with mum, wife, advocate, and sister to Still Aware CEO Claire, Nerida Box, as we shed light on stillbirth from the perspective of family. Some topics we chat about today are:- What is it like to watch a sibling/family member lose their baby to stillbirth?- How do you support a loved one through pregnancy loss?- Following your intuition in pregnancy- How to advocate for yourself in pregnancyWe also chat about Nerida's own pregnancy journey which is full ups and do...
What does your pregnancy village look like? How does a friends experience shape your own pregnancy? Asking questions of your community and finding the support you need are crucial in pregnancy."Yummy Mummies" Lorinska Merrington and bestie Liz Blunt had each other through their pregnancy journeys and beyond. They saw are gap in the pregnancy information highway and decided to ask the questions of experts and create an app to help expectant mums get the tools for supported pregnancy that they ...
Periods and parliament. Not really two words that would be thrown together often. But you’ll hear both in this episode.Chatting with three MP’s about stillbirth, women’s health and the federal agenda. Learn how you can be part of the conversation and listen as we chat with Australia’s Federal Minister for Health the Honorable Greg Hunt, the Honorable Senator Kristina Keneally and federal member for Boothby Nicolle Flint. What is the Australian government doing to about stillbirth? Can pa...
Let's continue the conversation with Claire Foord, the Founder and CEO of Still Aware. In Part 1 of this episode, Claire shared with us the journey through her pregnancy with Alfie, and receiving the news her perfect baby would be born without breath. After her daughters stillbirth, Claire founded Still Aware after the loss of her own daughter Alfie Foord-Heath, who was stillborn at term on February 12, 2014. In this, Part 2, we chat with Claire, as she answers questions she’s never...
Where does the drive to create change come from? What happens when your child dies in pregnancy? How can a defining moment forge a path to prevention? We chat about all this and more when I take the reigns and turn the tables, talking with Claire Foord, your regular Be Still Be Aware host and Still Aware Founder and CEO.After Claire first found out she was expecting, her world was filled with excitement and great expectations of parenting to come. In her 40th week of pregnancy she delivered h...
What does research actually tell us about stillbirth? Can you do anything to help reduce your chance of stillbirth? How can one persons life and loss begin a wave of change? Find the answer to these questions and more as I talk with Associate Professor Jane Warland, leading stillbirth researcher. After the stillbirth of Janes daughter Emma, her life purpose became to understand and dedicate her undeniable staying power to research the what, why and how of stillbirth. A/Prof Warland has a...
What does pregnancy look like after your first two baby's have died? How can you find sunshine through clouds of grief? What is it like hearing your baby cry for the first time? I talk with Bianca & Lukas Kalogerakis with their newest child Sage Golden. Bianca and Lukas are stronger than one may be able to comprehend. After their daughter, Luna and son Atlas were both stillborn, this powerhouse mamma and father, showed an undeniable strength and finally got to take their baby home in...
Looking to listen to something raw and real? This is a journey deserving of your time. I talk with Bianca Zara (Tarr) Kalogerakis and meet through words, two of her beautiful children; Luna and Atlas. Bianca, a mamma, yang and yin yoga facilitator and all round beautiful human, feels, shares and bares her soul. The conversation delves deep. ...The unwavering love of a mother...Stillbirth, it’s still, birth ...Heartbreak and strength...Determination and a force to be reckoned wi...
Welcome to 'Be Still Be Aware', a podcast by Claire Foord and Still Aware - Australia's first Stillbirth Awareness Charity. A podcast and vodcast where nothing's off-limits, we chat all things pregnancy health, prevention and care. We cover things you might not know about yet, and topics that some consider taboo. From maternity choices, improving your pregnancy bliss, and 'what's your normal' from periods to postpartum, to the new research and what that means for you, and adverse outcome...
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