Laurena went to a temple to make offerings, Vanessa and Melanie are skiing in Japan. Melanie is a midwife and entrepreneur of No Pong - all natural anti-odourant
1) Mel's philosophy of midwifery, and what male midwives are called (It's not mid-husband!)
2) The role of a midwife in pregnancy, and Mel's common sense approach to helping women throughout pregnancy
3) Working with women on different dietary patterns, cravings and nutrient repletion after pregnancy
4) Prenatal care in Tanzania and how being active makes a difference to labour; Asian cultures with postnatal care and lactation; Iron supplementation in East Timor and increased risk of spina bifida - folate supplementation should start 3 months BEFORE pregnancy
5) Preparing for pregnancy - nutrition, rest, stress management (stress increases cortisol, reduces oxytocin and progesterone), and ENJOY
6) Common misconceptions about sleeping on your back, coffee and alcohol - use common sense!
7) Unrealistic expectations and negative emotions around pregnancy - just trust your body
8) The partner's role in a pregnancy, and how the lifestyle of the man affects the health of the pregnancy
9) How No Pong was created, and how to navigate the chemicals in skincare products with EWG's Skin Deep database Endocrine disruptors and how to replace these products without stressing too much; useful tips for detoxification