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You’re going to love this episode with Jodi; mother of four, yoga teacher, postpartum doula and co-author of The Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy and Birth. Jodi and I chat all about our postpartum book - what we’ve learnt, the confronting reality of the lack of health services, and how she has reflected on her own postpartum experiences with newfound knowledge and awareness. It’s an emotional and informative episode where we discuss how much the health system has changed in the past 16 years, the far-reaching benefits of adequate support, being a young mum, the brain changes in pregnancy and the uncertainty and not-knowing of postpartum. If you want to listen to Jodi’s first episode, where she details her four very different vaginal birth experiences and breathing and sound practises for labour, tune into episode 163. 

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In the episode, we have full focus on the musical career of Kristin Sesselja (@kristinsesselja), a talented Icelandic singer/songwriter, who was part of the icelandic equivalent of MGP in 2023. She tells us about her creative process, the inspiration behind her songs, her aspirations, and performs LIVE for Mac & Maelyss in the studio.

Larke is a midwife and she talks about her primal desire to experience labour and birth. But as she reiterates, there is so much about pregnancy and birth that is beyond our control. She was only 4 weeks pregnant when a scan revealed a significant fibroid at the back of her cervix which dictated her mode of delivery so from very early on she was grieving the loss of the vaginal birth she may never have. Her 20 week scan revealed her baby had a cleft palate and she is transparent with her rollercoaster of emotions following the diagnosis, normalising the confronting thoughts that come up in challenging times. With the support of her beloved midwife and obstetrician, Larke had an empowering maternal assisted caesarean and within minutes of Dolly being born it was confirmed that her palate was intact which meant she could breastfeed.

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• An illustrated guide to antenatal expressing - everything you need to know about collecting and storing colostrum

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Eurovision sesongen er i gang!! Astrid og Trond Markus står klare til å geleide deg gjennom jungelen av MGP og Eurovision. Vi starter hjemme med å spå hvem vi tror Norge kommer til å stemme videre til Malmø!

I denne episoden har Chris med seg Ilja og Priya i studio for å diskutere hvordan kombinere reising og en skeiv identitet, både på utveksling og ferie-tur. Og så havner de også utpå utvidelser i retning språk og pronomen og snakker også om situasjonen i Gaza og det at Israel har blitt annonsert som en av konkurrentene i årets Eurovision til tross for krigen.

In today’s episode Lisa takes us through her two very different labours - her first was posterior and 67 hours long, her second was anterior and very quick. As a women’s health physiotherapist, Lisa knew the positive outcomes associated with MGP so she advocated to get in that programme and whilst her labour was long, it was also very supported. She also talks at length about caring for her swollen and sore perineum after birth and the shock of just how weak her pelvic floor muscles were. Seven months later she was pregnant again (her period hadn’t even returned) and she got straight into the MGP programme again. With her midwife’s guidance she embraced all the techniques, movements and positions to ensure her baby wasn’t posterior and experienced a swift yet intense second birth.

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Today's episode is sponsored by Bare Mum.

If you’re pregnant, we encourage you to start thinking about your birth recovery now. You need more support in the fourth trimester (the 12 weeks after birth) than you do in pregnancy which can be surprising to many new mothers. It’s for this reason that Bare Mum began and now they offer a beautiful collection of practical and supportive products to assist your postpartum healing.  

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Ideal for caesarean and vaginal birth recovery, Bare Mum Postpartum Briefs are soft, stretchy, and supportive, offering you essential post-birth care. They’re a must-have for your hospital bag. 

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You can listen to Shuana’s first birth in episode 296 where she details her really positive physiological birth under midwifery care. Today she takes us through her unplanned second pregnancy which took her months to embrace considering she’d just returned to work and didn’t feel prepared for two under two. She was allocated the same midwife through the MGP programme and listened to the yoga nidra meditation in The Birth Class everyday of her pregnancy. She woke at 41+5 to mild cramps and later that evening light contractions began which she welcomed with the utmost excitement. A mere two hours later she birthed her baby girl in her loungeroom, her midwife on the phone and four paramedics by her side. Shuana also discusses the new public hospital home birth programme that has just launched on the Central Coast of NSW; a really positive step forward that makes home birth much more accessible. 

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Today’s episode is proudly brought to you by Bliss Birth. TENS stands for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation and it's a fantastic pain relief device with no side effects unlike pharmaceuticals. I used the Elle tens in all three of my labours.

Ariel from Bliss Birth has been supporting the podcast for years and has offered a discount for you to hire a tens for 8 or 4 weeks and it comes with everything you would need, as well as the option for really fast postage if women are booking at the last minute 

You can enjoy 10% off your Tens hire at Bliss Birth use code ABS23 at checkout

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In this episode Alex shares his pregnancy and birth journey as a trans man, including his choice to embark on solo parenthood. He sought guidance from an IVF clinic and embarked on a number of tests to ensure his egg quality and reserve were favourable before deciding on a sperm donor. Once pregnant, he opted for MGP care through his local public hospital and was induced at 38 weeks due to intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR). Alex shares the challenge and joy of labour and birth, his choice to access donor milk and his body dysphoria in postpartum. 

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Welcome back to All Things Whiskey Podcast!  On tonight's episode Hosts Mike Outcalt and Devin Mitchell sit down to taste their way through 3 Smoke Wagon Single Barrel Ryes that recently hit and were distributed throughout the great state of Colorado by our friends at Momentum Beverage Team!  They also talk about their next Patron only giveaway, which you might have guessed, is also a Smoke Wagon Single Barrel Rye #M4!  Patrons of ANY tier will automatically be entered to win this bottle - check out the program at: https://www.patreon.com/allthingswhiskeypodcast.

Before our Hosts dive into the Smoke Wagon Single Barrel Ryes, they warm up with a couple of fantastic new expressions from Liberty Pole Spirits.  If you're a long time listener of the show, you'll know that Liberty Pole Spirits Proprietor Jim Hough was the FIRST guest that we've ever had on the show and they're continuing to make innovative and delicious whiskies out of Pennsylvania.  Mike and Devin dive into their Spiced Whiskey and their Sweet Heat Single Barrel Rye.  

Sit back, pour some whiskey, and enjoy the show!  Don't forget we had Aaron Chepenik - the owner of Smoke Wagon on the show too on Episode 27 so check that out if you haven't already.  

Details on the whiskies featured on the show:

Smoke Wagon Single Barrel Ryes (all 3 are from Warehouse E, Floor 3):

• Ronnie Rickhouse - 56.30% abv - 51% rye/45% corn/4% malted barley
• Hidden Barrel - 56.30% abv - 51% rye/45% corn/4% malted barley
• Barry Bunghole  - 56.30% abv - 51% rye/45% corn/4% malted barley

Liberty Pole Ryes:

• Spiced Whiskey - 40.4% abv - blend of 7 barrels with spices
• Sweet Heat Single Barrel Rye - 56.05% abv

Cheers and keep drinking tasty whiskies! 

Today we interviewed Bernadette (B).  B takes us through the pregnancy and birth of her two sons.

B shares with us the many different jobs she has had throughout her career as a midwife - working in MGP, Homebirth programs, small and tertiary hospitals , overseas, as well as providing care for women in rural and remote communities in Australia.

B currently runs her business Core & Floor Restore, which provides people with core and pelvic floor programs. She also co-owns Motheration and is the co-host of The Great Birth Rebellion Podcast.

Links:

• Core & Floor Restore - https://coreandfloor.com.au/
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/coreandfloorrestore/?hl=en
• Motheration - https://motheration.au/
• Free Antenatal Classes -https://coreandfloor.com.au/products/antenatal-classes
• Birth Debriefs - https://coreandfloor.com.au/products/birth-debrief
• The Great Birth Rebellion
  • Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-great-birth-rebellion/id1639430316
  • Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3gQRikeOcaHkJjWTtcT1B1?si=50414421668c45d3

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Please be advised that this podcast may contain explicit language. Listener discretion is advised.

The information, statistics, and research presented in this podcast are for informational purposes only and are not intended to constitute or replace medical or midwifery advice. All information discussed can be found online and is provided in the links in the show notes. It is always recommended to conduct your own research and make informed decisions. We advise you to discuss any topics or concerns with your healthcare provider. While we strive to incorporate the most up-to-date research in our episodes, we do not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of the information discussed on the show.

In today’s episode, Bridie (one half of the witty/hilarious new podcast Cool Story that will undoubtedly make you smarter at dinner parties) shares her two birth stories. Bridie’s mum is a midwife so she had the utmost faith in her knowledge and expertise and felt supported and safe throughout her entire pregnancy and birth. Her first labour was long and hard and Bridie admits that she was floored by the intensity of the pushing stage and the way her body felt afterwards. Her second birth was quick and calm; she birthed in the water and was discharged hours later. Bridie’s story is both informative and incredibly entertaining; you’ll learn a lot and laugh out loud. 

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Elizabeth’s newborn baby was readmitted to hospital to treat jaundice which is one of the primary reasons a baby will need to return to hospital after discharge. She had to navigate conflicting medical advice and opinions on the ward which isn’t an uncommon experience in the postpartum health space. I encourage you to listen to this episode because it really highlights the importance of breastfeeding education and having support people to advocate for you. Elizabeth will be back in a few weeks time to share her pregnancy journey and incredibly positive birth under the care of MGP midwives.

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I dag har vi storfint besøk av Frida fra Rushtid! Vi får en innføring i hvor glad hun egentlig er i Jahn Teigen<33 Vi sjekker inn igjen med våre favoritter fra tidligere av. Er egentlig Vesna fra Tsjekkia politiske? Og vi koker sammen tidenes beste ESC-bidrag; The dream that came true.

I studio: Fridam Trond Markus, Tuva og Astrid (teknikk) 

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Den første offisielle ESC-podden er her! Frem til 13.5 skal vi oppdatere deg på alt om Eurovision, så du slipper. I første episode er Tuva, Trond Markus og Astrid i studio og prater om sine foreløpige favoritter. Vi simper for Finland og håper at Liverpool klarer å ivareta Ukraina. God ESC-sesong<33

I studio: Tuva, Trond Markus og Astrid (Teknikk)