"Motherhood should mark a beginning, not an end." In this week's episode we have the absolute honour of speaking with Aminata Conteh-Biger, Founder of the Aminata Maternal Foundation. We chat about the birthing and maternal challenges faced by women in her birth country, Sierra Leone. Aminata is such a vibrant and positive person, she brings such hope to these challenges and speaks about solutions she and her organisation are working on. We also discuss some #mumliferealness and learn about Amin...
Apr 11, 2022•52 min
Have you ever been stuck on what to buy a new parent, or how to support them in those first few weeks? Look no further! We have all the info you need jam packed into this one fun episode! This week we discuss the best ways to support new parents, including gift ideas, vouchers and services that are SUPER useful, dos and don'ts of visiting a new baby and so much more! This episode is handy for any support people, friends and family of new parents, and also new parents themselves to give you some ...
Apr 04, 2022•1 hr 9 min
We all know breastfeeding certainly isn't as easy as it looks, and there are so many things that need to go right for that perfect latch and feed. Enter Shterna Glick from Melbourne Lactation to give us some handy tips on common breastfeeding challenges! We chat to the hilarious and informative Shterna, a Midwife and IBCLC, on these common challenges, what they are and some helpful tips on how to address them: - Low milk supply - The ideal latch - Tongue Ties - Breast refusal This episode is ful...
Mar 28, 2022•1 hr 20 min
In this week's episode we have a beautiful chat with Amy Purling, the face behind Miracle Mumma, all about premature babies. Did you know that 1 in 10 babies are born prematurely? It's a situation that occurs way too frequently and can be quite stressful and traumatic for parents. We wanted to shine a light on premature births and how we can all support parents who may be experiencing this. Amy tells us all about her experience having two premmie boys, and starting her business and support netwo...
Mar 14, 2022•49 min
How can we nourish ourselves during such a physically and emotionally draining time? Are there any key nutrients that we need to have to promote healthy healing or breastmilk production? This week we chat all things postnatal nutrition with dietitian Lana Hirth! Lana gives us some great tips on the food groups and nutrients we should aim to consume during the postpartum period, as well as some easy meals and snacks that can help us get there! We discuss foods that may increase breastmilk supply ...
Mar 07, 2022•1 hr 5 min
This week's episode may raise some eyebrows, but certainly not Emma's because hers are now completely frozen!! Tune in this week to hear all about Emma's recent botox experience, some mum life realness and a whole lot of lols! We answered questions from our lovely listeners and chat pregnancy stories, postpartum bodies, #mumfashion, moving out bush and so much more! This podcast is for parents, soon to be parents, wanting to be parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles, cats, dogs and anyone else w...
Feb 28, 2022•1 hr 6 min
This week we chat to the amazing Maddy, a NICU Nurse working in one of Sydney's major hospitals. The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is where bub will go if they are born prematurely or have health challenges post birth. The stay can range from a few hours to a few months depending on what your baby needs. Luckily there are amazing nurses such as Maddy, who will support you and guide you through what can be a daunting and scary time. We hope this episode can shed some light on a topic that we think...
Feb 21, 2022•57 min
This week we're talking all things inductions with the incredible Erin from @thebirthtrust. Erin works as a midwife and also runs childbirth education classes. She's had four babies of her own, three of which were induced births! We discuss all things inductions including what kinds of circumstances would lead to an induction, what the process is, what medical options you have and her top tips for women heading into an induction. This episode is full of useful info for all parents, with lots of ...
Feb 14, 2022•1 hr 8 min
This week we're talking all things Dads with the incredible Liam, Founder of Australian Dads Network. We often talk about the huge changes we go through when becoming a Mother, but parenting is of course also a big adjustment for our Dads or significant others. In this episode we chat to Liam about his experience becoming a Dad, why he set up the Australian Dads network and how we can support new Dads. This ep is full of useful information to prepare you for a baby, and hopefully lots of relatab...
Feb 07, 2022•1 hr 16 min
So you've prepared yourself for everything you need to know about having a newborn baby, but have you prepared for being a new parent? The fourth trimester is such an incredible and challenging time and the massive changes that women go through during this period usually goes unrecognised. In this week's episode we chat to the beautiful Doula, De Palmer from Mama Nourished Co about all things fourth trimester, including what kind of changes you can expect to go through physically and emotionally...
Jan 31, 2022•1 hr 6 min
This week we're joined by the amazing and hilarious Vanessa from illourabirth to chat all things covid in babies and kids. Vanessa works as a Paediatric ICU Nurse in one of Melbourne's largest hospitals and also runs birthing and newborn classes. In this episode we discuss how you can prep your household for covid, what symptoms to look out for, how and when to get your children tested, and how to manage covid symptoms at home. We hope this conversation provides a bit of information and relief t...
Jan 24, 2022•1 hr 9 min
Happy new year lovely listeners!! Welcome to our first episode of 2022! This week in a very unscripted chat we're sharing some holiday lols and catching up on bubba updates. Have you ever heard botox and haunted houses coming up in the same conversation? Well strap yourselves in, we're sure this episode will give you some giggles! Welcome back to our amazing listeners and a big warm welcome to anyone new to the baby brain podcast. We're looking forward to another great year together! This podcas...
Jan 17, 2022•47 min
It's our last episode of the year! That went fast!! Join us this week as we discuss our first year of podcasting, our favourite episodes and so much more! We've also recently welcomed a new member to the Baby Brain crew - little Hazel! Hannah shares with us her birth story detailing her experience of having a second c section. If you're planning on having a c section or are just interested in the process, this is a great listen! Before we sign off for the year we wanted to say a HUGE thank you t...
Dec 13, 2021•48 min
Join us on this week's episode where we chat with the amazing Lana Hirth on all things nutrition during pregnancy and preconception. We discuss how your diet can influence fertility and what foods both men and women should incorporate into their diet in preparation for a baby. We also chat all things pregnancy, what you should be eating, how much you should be eating and different supplements that can be helpful. We talk with Lana about common health challenges during pregnancy including iron de...
Dec 06, 2021•1 hr 14 min
Prepare yourself for lots of lols and a whole lot of #mumlife realness in this week's episode where we chat to the amazing Ash Lynch, Founder of Henrietta The Label. Ash is one of Hannah's closest friends and has such a wealth of personal experiences with birth and raising little ones. Ash has three children aged 6, 4 and 2, and shares with us her very different birth experiences including a vaginal birth, a breech baby resulting in caesarean and a homebirth VBAC. Ash is also the Founder of Henr...
Nov 29, 2021•56 min
This week we're joined by the amazing Dr Vanessa Barry, a Sydney based Chiropractor specialising in pregnant women, babies and families. We discuss a holistic approach to baby's health, what chiropractic treatment can involve and some of the benefits this can bring to pregnant women and babies! Emma went and saw Dr Vanessa when she was having difficulties with breast refusal, and in her words Vanessa's treatments changed her life! To learn more about Dr Vanessa Barry and her business Inborn Vita...
Nov 22, 2021•43 min
This week we're talking all things kids and baby parties with Adelaide from Periwinkle Parties! Adelaide takes us through a range of different party option ideas, how to choose the best venue, how to get the most bang for your buck, food, decorations and so much more! Periwinkle Parties is an amazing children's party company located in Sydney. Adelaide and her team of entertainers run your children's party from start to finish so you can sit back and enjoy a wine - how good! To check out Periwin...
Nov 15, 2021•43 min
This week we're talking all about breastfeeding! We've had a few requests to discuss topics such as weaning, establishing feeding and product recommendations so we've sat down to share our personal breastfeeding journeys. We know that breastfeeding can be a triggering topic, and is an incredibly difficult thing to do at times. We both believe you should do whatever feels right for you and your family, whether that be breastfeeding or formula feeding - fed is best! In this chat we discuss our per...
Nov 08, 2021•1 hr 7 min
This week we are so excited to chat with both Kat and Kirsten, the beautiful faces behind @two.brisbane.mamas Kat and Kirsten are a same sex couple living in Brisbane with their beautiful 6 month old daughter Gigi. In this episode we chat all things motherhood, and discuss the process that Kat and Kirsten went through to bring Gigi into the world, including IVF treatments and the challenge of finding the right sperm donor. This episode is full of motherhood realness, as well as a whole lot of lo...
Nov 01, 2021•42 min
This week we're joined again by the amazing Dr Amani Harris, OB and Gynaecologist to talk all things C Sections! Did you know that around 30% of babies born in Australia are delivered via Caesarean section? And most of these are emergency c sections! This episode is full of useful information for anyone currently pregnant, considering caesarean section as a birth option or who has previously had one. We discuss what a c section is, what the pros and cons are, what you can expect during the surge...
Oct 25, 2021•58 min
This week we were honoured to have the amazing Erin on our podcast sharing her incredible journey with daughter Luella who has a rare form of Epilepsy known as Infantile Spasms. In this episode we discuss Erin's birth story, Luella's initial diagnosis and the journey she and her family have been on for the past two years. Erin and her Husband Dave are the most incredible parents and have left no stone unturned when it comes to treatments and therapies for their daughter Luella. A huge thank you ...
Oct 18, 2021•1 hr 39 min
Dr Carrie Rigoni is an Australian Chiropractor specialising in wellness for children, pregnancy and motherhood. Dr Rigoni joins us on this week's episode where we talk all things vagus nerve and how this can affect your baby, and your family. We chat about what the vagus nerve is, what kind of implications can be caused by low vagal tone and how you can tell if this is something that may be affecting your baby. You can find Dr Rigoni on instagram @drcarrierigoni, or on her website: www.drcarrier...
Oct 11, 2021•52 min
Have you ever read the back of the label on your baby products? Confusing, right?? Too many long words for our #mumbrains. Enter Kate from Low Tox Tribes to give us some handy tips on how to create a low tox environment for our little ones. This week we speak to Kate about what the low tox movement is, and how you can make some simple swaps in your household to create a more natural and low chemical environment for your family. This episode is full of amazing information as well as plenty of lol...
Oct 04, 2021•1 hr 18 min
It's the episode you've all been waiting for, the much requested and highly anticipated chat about how to prepare for a baby! We've jam packed this episode with handy tips, our top product recommendations, what to pack in your hospital bag, things to do while pregnant and even before conceiving. We also chat about important discussions to have with your partners, family and health care team that can help set you up for a smoother postpartum period. If you're currently pregnant or planning for ki...
Sep 27, 2021•1 hr 4 min
This week we talk all things gentle sleep and attachment style sleep training methods with the amazing Madi from Sleep Space AU. Madi has three children herself, and has been through such an incredible journey before becoming a gentle sleep coach. She takes a responsive, attachment-focused approach with her children and clients. In this episode we discuss Madi's experience with sleep training her own children, what led her to choose gentle methods with her youngest, and tips on how parents can i...
Sep 20, 2021•1 hr 1 min
This week we interview Kerri Robinson; a Mum, Paramedic and a Teacher of baby / children's first aid courses through Rescue Blue. This episode is jam packed with amazing information from Kerri on the basics of baby and children's first aid including what to do with burns, fevers and choking. Being a practicing Paramedic, Kerri is so well informed and has such extensive experience with treating children and babies. We both learnt so much from this interview and hope you do too! You can check out ...
Sep 13, 2021•1 hr 1 min
This week we speak to the amazing and hilarious Tina from The Birth Collective about all things Hypnobirthing and preparing for birth. Tina runs courses to assist in changing your mentality around fear, and equipping yourself with the best possible toolkit to have a positive and empowering experience during labour and birth. We speak about techniques that can be useful in both vaginal and c section births, and even in everyday general stress management. You can check out Tina on Instagram @the.b...
Sep 06, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Is your toddler trying to jump out of their cot? Are they early risers, or fighting their naps? Do they constantly want to play but also throw tantrums every 5 minutes? Then this episode is for you! In our third instalment of the sleep series we interview the amazing Sleep Consultant Lisa from Cherish Your Sleep who tells us all about toddler sleep and how to give your toddlers the best possible environment and opportunity for a great restorative sleep. Lisa has been working with children for 30...
Aug 30, 2021•1 hr 16 min
This week you're stuck with just us! We explore the concept of matrescence, what this means to us and what our experience was of becoming mothers. Matrescence, similar to adolescence, describes a period of great change when a woman becomes a mother. These changes include physical, emotional, hormonal and psychological shifts which most women experience after having a baby. Both Emma and Hannah share how they felt in those early days of motherhood, and discuss the different challenges, pressures ...
Aug 23, 2021•1 hr
This week we chat with the fabulous Dr Amani Harris, Obstetrician, Gynecologist and Fertility Expert! Dr Harris shares with us her wealth of knowledge and experience on fertility and so much more! In this episode we discuss: What to do when planning for a baby How to increase fertility Signs and symptoms of infertility How to track your cycle and know when you're ovulating Things that may affect fertility like endometriosis and fibroids Freezing eggs When to contact a Doctor if natural conceptio...
Aug 16, 2021•1 hr 12 min
