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Middee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationLactation mini series: Weaning your baby with expert Courtney GarlandWelcome to our expert lactation mini series, a five part series where we're diving deep into the world of lactation.
Throughout this mini series I sit down with some of the best experts within the lactation space where we focus on the crucial aspects of breastfeeding.
Aiming to educate, empower & provide you with confidence to navigate your feeding journey at wherever point that may be.
In today's episode I sit down with Founder of lactation consultant, sleep consultant & founder of Mamalinc Courtney Garland where we discuss the ins & outs of weaning.
Within this episode you will learn:
What is weaning?
Ho...2023-12-2237 minMiddee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationLactation mini series: Mastitis - what is it & how do we manage it? With Elise + Katie founders of Your Two JugsWelcome to our expert lactation mini series, a five part series where we're diving deep into the world of lactation.
Throughout this mini series I sit down with some of the best experts within the lactation space where we focus on the crucial aspects of breastfeeding.
Aiming to educate, empower & provide you with confidence to navigate your feeding journey at wherever point that may be.
In today's episode I sit down with Founders of Your Two Jugs Elise + Katie where we discuss the world of mastitis.
Within this episode you will l...2023-12-1551 minMiddee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationLactation mini series: Breastfeeding challenges & how to navigate them (engorgement, nipple damage, over/under supply, nipple vasospasm & thrush)Today's episode is brought to you by NipCo
Welcome to our expert lactation mini series, a five part series where we're diving deep into the world of lactation.
Throughout this mini series I sit down with some of the best experts within the lactation space where we focus on the crucial aspects of breastfeeding.
Aiming to educate, empower & provide you with confidence to navigate your feeding journey at wherever point that may be.
In today's episode, I chat with Kate Bird from Lactamo where we discuss some of the most common breastfeeding challenges. Throughout this episode Kate offers practical tips a...2023-12-0851 minMiddee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationLactation mini series: Breastfeeding in the first week - what can you expect? With Lactation Consultant Kate BirdWelcome to our expert lactation mini series, a five part series where we're diving deep into the world of lactation.
Throughout this mini series I sit down with some of the best experts within the lactation space where we focus on the crucial aspects of breastfeeding.
Aiming to educate, empower & provide you with confidence to navigate your feeding journey at wherever point that may be.
In today's episode, I chat with Kate Bird from Lactamo where we explore what breastfeeding can look like in the first week. Including what can you expect & what's n...2023-12-0145 minMiddee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationLactation mini series: Breast changes in pregnancy & how to best prepare for your breastfeeding journey with Kate BirdWelcome to our expert lactation mini series, a five part series where we're diving deep into the world of lactation.
Throughout this mini series I sit down with some of the best experts within the lactation space where we focus on the crucial aspects of breastfeeding.
Aiming to educate, empower & provide you with confidence to navigate your feeding journey at wherever point that may be.
In today's episode, I chat with Kate Bird from Lactamo where we explore how you can best prepare for your breastfeeding journey as well as some of the c...2023-11-2429 minMiddee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationQ&A with Dr Golly : Common newborn challenges in the first four weeksIn today’s episode I speak with paediatrician, Dad & most recently published Author of the book ‘ Your baby doesn’t come with a book’ Dr Golly where we unpack some of the most common challenges which parents face in the first four weeks of parenthood.
Within this Q&A style episode Dr Golly shed’s light on your baby’s weight and why it may fluctuate, unsettled behaviour & the most common causes in newborns as well as discusses newborn sleep cycles & his top tips for linking sleep cycles together.
To learn more about the first four weeks o...2023-11-0347 minMiddee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationNavigating Stillbirth & Grief with parents Jacki & LukeThis episode is in honour of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month.
This week on the pod I am joined by parents Jacki & Luke O’Farrell where they share the story of their baby boy Oakley who was born sleeping.
After a traumatic birthing experience with their daughter Charlie (listen to last weeks episode) Jacki & Luke were excited to be pregnant again and achieve the birthing experience they had always dreamt of, but sadly at around 31 weeks things took a turn as Oakley’s movement began to decrease.
Jacki & Luke reminisce on this chal...2023-10-131h 24
Cold Coffee, Hot Mess PodcastPart 2: From Tears to Triumph: Loving Your Labour With The Help Of MidwivesThis week on Tuesday’s drop of the Cold Coffee, Hot Mess podcast, Nadean and Olivia share part two of their chat with Monique Maitland, the ‘modern midwife’ and founder of the Middee Society. We find out the answer to the 'BIG' question... do midwives' really sound you out over the phone to decide if you're ready to come to hospital? Are they against formula for your baby? Monique spills that and SO much more. Busting myths and showcasing modern midwifery in all its glory. Trust me, if you’re having a baby - you want Monique in the room!2023-10-0932 minMiddee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationA cardiac arrest during labour: a rare epidural complication with Jacki O’FarrellToday’s episode I speak with Jacki O’farrell about her motherhood experience.
Jacki’s first birthing experience is hard to believe after she suffered from a cardiac arrest during labour as a result of a rare complication from her epidural. Jacki required CPR for 12 minutes & her baby Charlie was birthed whilst she was unconscious.
This moment has since shaped Jacki’s & her Husband Luke’s life.
Within this episode, although a traumatic event occurred Jacki does want to highlight the positives which still came with her birthing experience & how she overcame this significan...2023-10-061h 19Middee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationSurrogacy - An inspiring story with Phil, Dan & America. Two years down the track. Where are they now.Today’s episode is a very special one as I bring you part three of Phil & Dan’s parenthood journey.
20 months have passed since we last heard from Phil and Dan about their surrogacy journey. Previously on the podcast we have covered from the decision to undergo surrogacy overseas, to finally bringing their daughter Penny home. Today, we are joined by their surrogate America, the remarkable woman who played a pivotal role in their parenthood story.
In this conversation, we delve further into their surrogacy journey. America shares her side of the story, from the appl...2023-09-291h 08Middee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationWill I tear when giving birth? The perineum & how to prevent tearing during birth with Midwife MonIn today's episode our Host Mon talks to us about what every women preparing for birth wants to know "Will I tear during birth?".
In this episode Mon discusses:
Transitioning the fear about birth into empowerment & confidence
Tearing - a physiological process
The perineum - what is it?
How Common Is Perineal Tearing?
What are the types of tearing?
Preventing tearing during birth
Perineal massage - what is it? How to perform it & when to start?
Your Midwife’s role in preventing tears
Today's Episode is brought to you by The Middee Society's birth classes.
...2023-09-1535 minMiddee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationGestational Diabetes with Dietician Helena McDonald - what is GDM & does this diagnosis impact my labour & birth?In today’s episode I speak with Gestational Diabetes (GDM) Dietitian Helena McDonald where we discuss everything to do with gestational diabetes.
From unpacking what gestational diabetes is and why we test for it in pregnancy to why you may be diet controlled vs insulin controlled as well as how you can best manage your diagnosis of GDM.
Within this episode Mon also discusses gestational diabetes from a midwives perspective including what your management may look like with GDM for pregnancy care, labour, birth & postpartum.
Today's Episode is brought to you by The Mid...2023-09-081h 08Middee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationTwin Vaginal Birth with Charlotte Kelly: How an elective c-section turned into an unexpected vaginal birthToday's Episode is proudly brought to you by Sleepy Belly.
In today’s episode I speak with Charlotte Kelly about her DCDA Twin pregnancy. This means that her twins had separate placenta’s & amniotic sacs which catagorizes them as a low risk twin pregnancy.
Charlotte faced her own fertility challenges, including two chemical pregnancies, before deciding to consult a fertility specialist. Following her fertility investigations, she was pleasantly surprised to find out she was pregnant with not one baby but two.
Today we delve into various aspects of twin pregnancy, including how Char’s plan...2023-09-011h 05Middee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationWriting a birth plan. Do I really need one? With Midwife MonIn today's episode our host Mon dives deep into writing a birth plan or as she likes to call it your 'birth wishes'.
This episode covers topics such as:
What is a birth plan?
Why every women needs to make a birth plan
When should you start your birth plan?
What should be included in your birth plan?
What if things don't go to "plan"?
Can you still have a birth plan if you're having an elective caesarean?
+ Lots of midwife tips & education
Knowledge is power within the birth space & writing a birth plan is...2023-07-2822 minMiddee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationWhat do I pack in my hospital bag? Let a midwife tell you exactly what you need!In this weeks episode join us as Midwife Mon tells you everything you actually need to pack in your hospital bag and what you don't need.
The excitement of meeting your baby is just around the corner, and packing your hospital bag is an essential step towards preparedness. But before you throw your entire nursery in there, remember: less is more! As a midwife, I've seen it all, and trust me, you won't need everything you think you will. Let's dive into what to pack from a practical perspective, so you're all set for your birthing journey. 2023-07-2142 minMiddee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationFrom Loss to Resilience: A Mother's Journey Through Heartbreak & Hope - Termination of pregnancy, overcoming grief & moving forward + postpartum strugglesJoin me in today's powerful episode as I talk with Emily Robinson about her extraordinary journey into motherhood.
From heartbreak and loss to resilience and hope, Emily shares her story with incredible honesty and vulnerability.
We delve into the difficult decisions she faced, including the medical termination of pregnancy at 17 weeks, and the profound impact it had on her mental health.
But that's not where her story ends. Emily opens up about her subsequent pregnancy, her postpartum journey with her beautiful 5-month-old daughter Zoe, and the obstacles she had to overcome to find...2023-07-141h 16Middee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationSometimes birth doesn't go to plan - Lauren Vickers : Induction of labour, forcep delivery & a haematomaIn today’s episode I speak with Lauren Vickers about her motherhood journey. After a straightforward conception and pregnancy, Lauren found herself being induced after 41 weeks. Lauren shares her induction experience and the birth of her son via forceps.
Despite having a birth plan Lauren shares how she found herself with an experience far from what she was ever expecting. With complications post birth of a postpartum haemorrhage & a haematoma Lauren shared how she had to advocate for herself whilst experiencing excruciating pain.
Although Lauren’s birth didn’t go to plan she highlights some of the...2023-06-3049 minMiddee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationMotherhood on the road with Claire Falconer - Life in a caravan, traveling whilst pregnant & a positive induction experienceIn today's episode I speak with Claire Falconer all about her life on the road living out of a caravan with her young family.
Claire is a Certified Women's Hormone Coach, Pre & Post-natal PT & Yoga teacher but has always had a taste for adventure. Claire & her husband decided to switch the modern lifestyle and instead travel around Australia in a caravan.
Claire is currently 33 weeks pregnant with baby number two and shares with us her previous birthing experiences including a positive induction and how she is navigating this pregnancy on the road.
Claire...2023-06-2354 minMiddee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationThe perfect pram - How to find the right fit for your family with babybee founder Em Stone - What all parents need to consider, pram safety tips & FAQ'sAs a parent choosing what pram is best for your family can be challenging, confusing & exciting all at once. With so many prams on the market it is hard to know what exactly to look out for when purchasing a pram.
Thankfully in today's episode I sit down with babybee founder, pram guru & Mum of two Em Stone about everything to do with how you can choose the right pram for your family.
Within this episode Em shares with us her tips on what all families need to consider when choosing their first pram, pram...2023-06-0950 minMiddee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationPart 3: My sister Emma's postpartum journey- Recovery post birth, breast feeding difficulties, identity loss & sleep deprivationIn today’s episode I bring my sister Emma back onto the pod for part 3 of her motherhood journey where we dive deep into her postpartum journey. Covering everything from the first few moments after birth to the depths of sleep deprivation & adjusting to this new identity shift of motherhood. Emma shares her perineal recovery with us including how she dealt with an infected episiotomy site, swelling, pain & her struggles with incontinence postpartum. Emma also speaks openly about her battle with sleep deprivation and how this took a big physical & mental toll, not only her but also her Husband Ca...2023-06-021h 19Middee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationPart Two: My sister Emma's birth story - Induction of labour, GBS positive, hypnobirthing & a vaginal birthThe episode you have all been waiting for is finally here.... The birth story of Cohen! (aka my Nephew)
Today's episode is part two of my sister Emma's motherhood journey where we sit down to discuss her labour & birth story which I was so fortunate to be apart of.
Following from part one, Emma shares with us how the rest of her pregnancy unfolded including the challenges of morning sickness & how she best prepared herself for labour & birth by attending a hypnobirthing course as well her experience with antenatal expressing.
At 36 weeks Emma...2023-05-261h 33Middee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationPart One: A heartbreaking decision with my sister Emma Ransom - High risk NIPT test, Klinefelter syndrome & surgical terminationIn today's episode I sit down with my older sister Emma to bring to you part one of her three part motherhood Journey.
Part one of Emma's motherhood story begins with an extremely real, raw & honest conversation about loss including the many kind of loss women experience but in particular her experience with a high risk genetic NIPT test for Klinefelter Syndrome.
Klinefelter syndrome is a genetic condition that results when a boy is born with an extra copy of the X chromosome. Klinefelter syndrome is a genetic condition affecting males. Klinefelter syndrome may adversely...2023-05-121h 22Middee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationBegging for a psychiatric admission - Hyperemesis Gravidarum and it's impact on my mental health with Tahnee MottiIn today’s episode I speak with Tahnee Motti about her motherhood journey, in particular her battle with hyperemesis gravidarum and the significant impact this had on her mental health.
After suffering from hyperemesis in her first pregnancy Tahnee knew there was the potential for it to occur again when she fell pregnant next, and she was right except this time it was so much worse.
Tahnee dives deep into this traumatic time of her life discussing some of her darkest days including suffering from insomnia, being admitted into the perinatal mental health unit, commencing psychiatric drugs whilst pregnant & how she...2023-05-051h 16Middee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationExercise whilst pregnant & returning to exercise postpartum with Lucy Young - what are the benefits, myths & important things to consider firstIn today’s episode I speak with Lucy Young about not only her motherhood journey but also her passion for supporting women to stay fit and healthy in both pregnancy & postpartum. Lucy is an athlete herself who has always felt a big connection to her body but after her birth didn’t go the way she envisioned she found herself having an emergency c- section. Leaving herself feeling like a failure and a big disconnect with the body she onced loved. As well as a Mum Lucy is a certified pre/postnatal exercise specialist and founder of bumpstrong. Lucy and...2023-04-281h 01Middee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationPart Two: Twin Pregnancy with Eleni Matarkis- Elective c-section, tandem feeding & twin guiltToday’s episode is proudly brought to you by Nouri a meal delivery service based in Melbourne's southeast that caters to postpartum and nutrition-conscious customers alike. Having visited many women at home it has always been obvious to me that there is a big focus on nourishing the baby and often the mother who is giving so much doesn’t get to nourish herself. Nouri’s meals are freshly made and delivered on the same day, using organic and locally sourced ingredients that are reviewed by a nutritionist to ensure you're getting all the crucial nutrients you need. Nouri are passio...2023-04-2137 minMiddee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationPart One : Twin Pregnancy with Eleni Martakis - an insight into the life of a twin MumToday’s episode is proudly brought to you by Nouri a meal delivery service based in Melbourne's southeast that caters to postpartum and nutrition-conscious customers alike. Having visited many women at home it has always been obvious to me that there is a big focus on nourishing the baby and often the mother who is giving so much doesn’t get to nourish herself. Nouri’s meals are freshly made and delivered on the same day, using organic and locally sourced ingredients that are reviewed by a nutritionist to ensure you're getting all the crucial nutrients you need. Nouri are pa...2023-04-1448 minMiddee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationPostpartum challenges as first time parents with Beth & Corey - vaginal birth, postnatal anxiety & sleep deprivationHappy Easter to all my amazing Middee Listeners! I'd love your support to help this podcast grow - If you could spare 30 seconds to rate or leave a review of this podcast it will help me continue to support other parents out there :)
In today’s episode I speak with Mum & Dad, Beth & Corey about their rollercoaster journey into parenthood. After a quick conception journey Beth found herself reading, listening and researching everything & anything she could to prepare for labour + birth. Beth & Corey talk us through some of the challenges that came with their pregnancy journey including a...2023-04-071h 14Middee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationCompression Wear with Expert Cindy Liu: Why is it important in pregnancy & postpartum + what you should consider before buyingIn today’s episode I speak with co-founder of The R Y Cindy Liu about everything to do with compression wear in pregnancy + postpartum.
With 10+ years experience in compression Cindy identified that there was a need for higher quality compression products available to pregnant mama’s that were actually convenient, practical & evidence based to best support them and their baby’s health needs.
Cindy shares some of reasons why compression wear is beneficial not only during pregnancy but also postpartum and what every mum need’s to consider before purchasing compression products.
Included in this...2023-03-2438 minMiddee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationHelp, I'm being Induced- can I still have a positive birthing experience? Induction of labour With Midwife MonWe often hear the word induction and automatically think that our birthing experience will be a negative one, well in this episode I am going to tell you that you can still have a positive birthing experience if you find yourself being induced.
Within this episode I will cover everything to do with inductions from the most common indications we see women being induced for in Australia, what the process of induction looks like, cervical priming & of course how you can have a positive birthing experience.
If you loved what you heard and want to stay up to date with t...2023-03-1751 minMiddee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationMiddee Mini Expert Series with Baby Massage Consultant Penny Douglas: Baby Massage - what are the benefits?Introducing our Middee Mini Series - A four part podcast series brought to you by tooshies, GAIA & Milton. With some of Australia’s leading healthcare experts such as Dr Golly, Courtney Garland, Nicole Gleeson & Penny Douglas to bring you this educational mini series. This four part mini series has been designed to provide new & current parents with essential education regarding topics that all parents should be aware of such as normal & abnormal baby’s output, expressing breastmilk & safe sterilisation, infant skin conditions & the importance of baby massage.
About our Sponsor GAIA Skin Naturals:
When a baby...2023-03-1051 minMiddee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationMiddee Mini Expert Series with Paediatric Emergency Nurse Nicole Gleeson: Infant skin conditions & rashesIntroducing our Middee Mini Series - A four part podcast series brought to you by tooshies, GAIA & Milton. With some of Australia’s leading healthcare experts such as Dr Golly, Courtney Garland, Nicole Gleeson & Penny Douglas to bring you this educational mini series. This four part mini series has been designed to provide new & current parents with essential education regarding topics that all parents should be aware of such as normal & abnormal baby’s output, expressing breastmilk & safe sterilisation, infant skin conditions & the importance of baby massage.
About our Sponsor GAIA Skin Naturals:
When a baby...2023-03-0354 minMiddee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationMiddee Mini Expert Series with Lactation consultant Courtney Garland (mamalinc) : Expressing, storage of breast milk & sterilisationIntroducing our Middee Mini Series - A four part podcast series brought to you by tooshies, GAIA & Milton. With some of Australia’s leading healthcare experts such as Dr Golly, Courtney Garland, Nicole Gleeson & Penny Douglas to bring you this educational mini series. This four part mini series has been designed to provide new & current parents with essential education regarding topics that all parents should be aware of such as normal & abnormal baby’s output, expressing breastmilk & safe sterilisation, infant skin conditions & the importance of baby massage.
About our Sponsor Milton:
Today's episode is proudly brou...2023-02-2456 minMiddee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationMiddee Mini Expert Series with Paediatrician Dr Golly: Newborn NappiesIntroducing our Middee Mini Series - A four part podcast series brought to you by tooshies, GAIA & Milton
I was so lucky to sit down with some of Australia’s leading healthcare experts such as Dr Golly, Courtney Garland, Nicole Gleeson & Penny Douglas to bring you this educational mini series.
This four part mini series has been designed to provide new & current parents with essential education regarding topics that all parents should be aware of such as normal & abnormal baby’s output, expressing breastmilk & safe sterilisation, infant skin conditions & the importance of baby massage.
We will be dropping these episodes on ou...2023-02-1759 minMiddee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationMiddee Education with Midwife Mon: Postpartum sleep + parents mental health - the first 48 hours, baby blues, postnatal depression & prioritising your sleepIn our last episode of 2022 (don't worry we will be back in January) our host Mon shares with you her live recording from ergoPouch's master sleep series on postpartum sleep + parents mental health.
Earlier this year Mon was invited to host an hour live session in collaboration with ergoPouch where she shared her knowledge about how parents can best manage the postpartum period with a big focus on mental health & how important it is to prioritise their sleep as well as some of the consequences that come with sleep deprivation.
Covered in this episode is:...2022-12-1653 minMiddee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationMiddee Education with Mon: Maternity Models of Care - what are your choices?In today's Episode Mon sits down to unpack the different types of models of care available to pregnant women in Australia specifically within the public system. Ranging from standard midwifery based care, one to one midwifery, obstetric led care & GP shared care.
Over the last three years Mon came to the realisation when seeing women antenatally and asking them what type of model of care they wanted to participate in, It was far too often that women would have no idea about the types of models available to them.
Mon shares with us some of th...2022-12-0926 minMiddee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationConversations with Sian Healy: Two contrasting births- an emergency caesarean VS a vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC) + insufficient glandular tissueToday's episode is proudly brought to you by Bliss Birth - Australia’s favorite birth & labour tens hire.
In today’s Episode our host Mon speaks with Sian Healy, mama and founder of Her Keeper about her two contrast birthing experiences of an emergency caesarean & a vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC).
Sian shares with us how she went into her first pregnancy unprepared and uneducated allowing herself to be swept up in the medicalised pathway of labour & birth - resulting in an induction at 37 weeks on the dot, an epidural & emergency CS at 9cm. This left...2022-12-021h 07Middee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationConversations with Bliss Birth Founder Ariel Blackman: TENS machine in labour - a natural pain relief option + two empowering vaginal birthsIn today’s episode of Middee our Host Mon speaks with Bliss Birth Founder Ariel Blackman about her motherhood & business journey. Ariel shares her empowering labour and birth story highlighting how intense yet magical birth can be. She compares her two births reflecting on the types of natural pain relief options she used including second labour experience with a TENS machine. This sparked her love for TENS and she knew she had to do what ever she could to spread the word about how great they were with managing pain in labour. Fast forward a few years and now Ar...2022-11-251h 00Middee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationEducation with: Jess Kostos ( @the.mama.physio) - Pelvic Health Postpartum - The pelvic floor, bladder control + treatmentsIn today’s episode our host Mon speaks with expert women's health physio Jess Kostos aka the.mama.physio about Pelvic Health Postpartum. More specifically pelvic floor and healthy bladder & bowel function. As two health professionals Both Jess and Mon identified that too many women postpartum suffer in silence with urinary incontinence and bladder control. Today they discuss what exactly the pelvic floor is and the vital role it plays, what ‘normal’ bladder function postpartum is and how to identify the ‘abnormal’ & when to seek help. Please welcome back to the podcast the very knowledgeable Jess!
If you loved w...2022-11-1147 minMiddee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationConversations with Erin Martens: Postpartum Incontinence & her battle with Postnatal DepressionHi Middee Listeners I’m super excited to share the News that The Middee Society is launching their very own Child birth education classes in Melbourne.
Run by yours truly Mon!
So if you're an expecting mama in 2023 or know someone who is reach out to us on Instagram @themiddeesociety or email hello@themiddeesociety.com.au to find out more.
We can’t wait to make you feel empowered, confident and excited about all things labour Birth & postpartum
In today’s episode our host Mon speaks with Erin Martins about her motherhood journey, in particular her postpartum experience with incontinence and th...2022-11-041h 11Middee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationConversations with Carla Sikes: Risking it all. A complex in-utero surgery to give her Son the best chance at life - Spina bifida awarenessToday's episode is proudly brought to you by Her Keeper - an inclusive place to find beautifully curated products to assist you or a muma-to-be’s journey into pregnancy and postpartum care.
In today’s Episode our host Mon speaks with Carla Sikes about her motherhood experience. Carla’s son Ethan was diagnosed with Spina Bifida at 20 weeks gestation. Early in pregnancy his spinal cord had failed to close properly which resulted in part of it being exposed in a fluid-filled sac, protruding from his lower back.
Once Carla received Ethan’s diagnosis there was no questi...2022-10-2847 minMiddee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationPart Two-Conversations with Midwife Sam Arbidans: Supporting Kate & Nath - A moment in her midwifery career she'll never forgetIn Today’s episode I speak with the incredible Midwife Sam Arbidans for part two of Kate & Nathan’s birthing story.
Sam was Kate’s primary midwife during her pregnancy with Angus and when hearing about Nath’s accident she knew she needed to do everything she possibly could to ensure that the remainder of Kate’s pregnancy & birth was everything that their family deserved.
Nath sustained a severe spinal cord injury (SCI) on his return to amateur rugby league, Kate was 7 months pregnant at the time.
Nath was immediately paralysed, unable to breathe for...2022-10-2156 minMiddee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationPart One- Conversations with Nath & Kate Stapleton: A second chance at life - The power of love and overcoming adversityIn today’s episode our host Mon has the pleasure of speaking with Nath and Kate Stapleton about their journey into parenthood. Nath and Kate’s story captured the heart of Australia when it was aired on a current affair a few months ago after Nath sustained a severe spinal cord injury (SCI) on his return to amateur rugby league, Kate was 7 months pregnant at the time.
Nath was immediately paralysed, unable to breathe for himself and was deprived of oxygen for 16 minutes with an off duty Nurse keeping him alive. Both Kate and Nath share their experi...2022-10-141h 12Middee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationConversations with Hannah Bryans: "I think we should break your waters" - A story of how one intervention can lead to manyIn today’s episode our Host Mon speaks with Hannah Bryans about her journey into becoming a Mum.
Hannah had always dreamt of becoming a Mum Ever since she started to learn more about conception and after a trip to bali with her highschool sweetheart, Hannah & her Husband found out they were pregnant at 24. Working as a Midwife herself, Hannah felt well prepared for labour & birth. After spontaneously going into labour Hannah was progressing well, but her contractions began to slow when her birthing environment was changed and the suggestion was to break her waters to encourage labo...2022-09-301h 05Middee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationMiddee Education with Amanda Benson from ergoPouch: Lets talk safe sleep + sleepwear for children aged 0-5 years oldIn today's episode I speak with Marketing leader of Ergopouch Amanda Benson all about safe sleepwear & safe sleep when it comes to children.
Ergopouch is Australia’s biggest sleepwear company which focuses on empowering parents to feel confident in making safe-sleep decisions for their child and help them navigate their way through the tougher phases of their sleep journey.
As a current parent or upcoming parent when it comes to the sleep of your child it can be so daunting - from choosing the right sleepwear, to tackling tricky milestones, juggling sleep deprivation, adjusting to war...2022-09-161h 04Middee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationConversations with Lauren Brenton: "Be strong in your responses & no one will question you"- The power of knowledge + advocating for the birth you deserveIn today's episode our host Mon speaks with Mum of four & Midwife, Lauren Brenton. Lauren's journey into motherhood began when she was just 19. For Lauren, being pregnant at a young age also came with the fear of being judged by others for being a 'teen Mum'. When it came to attending birthing classes Lauren couldn't face the potential judgement she would receive & rather chose not to attend. Lauren reflects on this experience & how having such little knowledge at the time allowed her to be pushed through the medical system. This journey sparked her desire to become a midwife & since...2022-09-091h 04Middee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationFatherhood with Stuart Bainbridge: "The focus is on what happens at the end of the 9 months not what happens for the rest of your life" - Becoming a father & how to play your roleIn honour of father’s day this week our host Mon speaks with Dad of four beautiful kids Stuart Bainbridge where he shares with us his journey into becoming a parent. In this episode we discuss some of the emotions that come with finding out you’re going to be a Dad for the first time, how Dad’s can be proactive in preparing & educating themselves for whats to come & ways you can support your partner in labour & when settling in at home.
Often the focus can be on the Mother & the newborn however, becoming a Dad also co...2022-09-0255 minMiddee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationConversations with Sarah Duncanson: "Motherhood is a journey, not a destination" - Balancing a Mother's instinct & expert advice - Macrosomia / Large for Gestation AgeIn today’s episode our host Mon speak's with Sarah Duncanson about her journey into parenthood.
Sarah is a Mum to 4 beautiful children & a passionate paediatric ICU nurse & educator. Throughout her first pregnancy Sarah was often faced with the term “big baby” requiring multiple growth scans and an Induction of Labour.
As a first time Mum this left Sarah feeling very vulnerable & in a negative mindset when preparing for labour and birth as she lacked trust with her body & the ability to birth her baby vaginally. However, Sarah overcame this fear and rather believed in her bod...2022-08-1959 minMiddee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationConversations with Sarah Weller: "Once the fertility clock starts ticking it's very loud"- Solo Motherhood, infertility, IVF, an incompetent cervix + a premature babyIn today’s episode our host Mon speaks with Sarah Weller about going into motherhood solo.
After a lengthy fertility & conception journey consisting of 4 stimulation cycles & two failed IUIs baby Hartley was successfully conceived via IVF. Sarah discusses some of the challenges she had to overcome prior to becoming pregnant including the pressure she felt by the always ticking fertility clock, making healthy lifestyle choices & preparing to tackle Motherhood by herself in the middle of a pandemic.
Sarah touches on her 'Private Hospital' experience including choosing her mode of birth, requiring a cervical suture & her spec...2022-08-121h 02Middee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationConversations with Madi Dodd: "You're completely sewn shut" - Female genital mutilation at the hands of a doctorIn today’s episode our host Mon speak's with Madi Dodd about her unique journey into motherhood. After an emergency caesarean with her first baby, Mads knew she wanted to try for a vaginal birth when pregnant with her second - and that's exactly what she did. However, after an empowering labour and birth Mads found herself in a position she could have never imagined 2 weeks postpartum - her vagina had been sewn completely shut and she had been diagnosed with female genital mutilation at the hands of a doctor..
Mads shares with us her raw & personal rec...2022-08-051h 16
Middee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationConversations with Jane Nixon: Her journey with birth trauma, healing & finding the inner strength to birth againIn today's episode our host Mon speaks with Jane Nixon about her experience into motherhood. After an intervention free labour that was progressing well Jane found herself in a cold operating theatre at fully dilated preparing for a trial of forceps.
After a successful forceps which avoided an emergency caesarean Jane was adjusting to the fourth trimester not really understanding what had just happened, but like many women she pushed her feelings aside & got on with newborn life.
Nearly two years later Jane found herself pregnant again and these feelings that she had once pushed aside surrounding her birthing experience...2022-07-291h 00
Middee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationConversations with Chantel (Mama Mila) : Identity loss, Mum guilt & time saving cleaning + organising tipsToday's episode is proudly brought to you by Rhythm First Aid.
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Middee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationMiddee Education with Nicole Gleeson: Paediatric First Aid- common injuries/illnesses, assessing your child , basic life support + explaining the emergency departmentToday's episode is proudly brought to you by Sleepy Belly.
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Middee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationConversations with Maggie Chretien (The Peninsula Mumma) : Postpartum Truths - Her journey with sleep school, prolapse, mental health & feeling confident in her own skinTodays episode is proudly brought to you by tommeee tippee
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In todays Episode our host Mon is joined by Maggie Chretien where she shares her motherhood...2022-07-011h 05
Middee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationConversations with Chantal Donnelly: One in 7.9 billion- Soul's journey with rare genetic conditions, low risk pregnancy + natural vaginal birthIn today's episode our host Mon speaks with Chantal about her unique journey into motherhood. After a low risk pregnancy and uncomplicated natural birth Chantal would have never expected the next chapter to unfold the way that it did. Her Son Soul was born with difficulty breathing and displayed syndromal facial features. These conditions were not noted in utero and therefore was an enormous shock to Chantal & Jake, their family & friends & their hospital team. Soul case is 1 in 7.9 billion & Chantal talks us through his journey as well as shows her incredible resilience, strength & ongoing ability to always find a positive...2022-06-241h 11
Middee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationMiddee Education with Lydia Connolly: What happens to my TITS + BITS. Everything you need to know postpartum.Today's Episode is proudly brought to you by Partum Panties.
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Middee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationConversations with Sam Brodrick: Going it alone- Why she chose solo motherhood + intrauterine inseminationIn today's episode our host Mon speaks with Sam Brodrick about her motherhood journey. Sam always knew she wanted to be a mother and at the age of 28 decided that she didn't need a partner or to wait any longer she was ready to take on this journey by herself.
Sam talks us through intrauterine insemination and her solo parenting journey. We hope that this episode provides insight into this topic but also starts a positive conversation for any women who may be considering going down the IUI or IVF process solo.
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Middee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationConversations with MISSTA founders Demi Duncan & Melinda Baxter: Formula feeding & breaking down the taboo topicIn today's episode Mon is joined by founders of MISSTA Demi Duncan & Melinda Baxter. After having their own children Demi & Mel quickly discovered the judgement that came with Motherhood- more specifically surrounding the taboo topic of Formula feeding. This is where MISSTA was born. They created MISSTA to help empower women about their desired feeding choices - wether that was formula feeding or mixed feeding to not feel judgement and rather feel supported and heard. In this episode we discuss the many reasons why women may choose to formula feed and open a discussion in an attempt to help break...2022-05-2754 min
Middee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationConversations with Maggie Jackson: Society's pressure to have more children, Hysterectomy, Uterine Arteriovenous MalformationIn today's episode our host Mon speak's with Maggie Jackson. After settling in at home post emergency caesarean Maggie found herself being readmitted into hospital 3 & 4 weeks postpartum due to ongoing bleeding commonly described as a secondary PPH. After extensive testing and investigations Maggie was diagnosed with a rare condition called Uterine Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM). It has since been 2 years & at the age of 28 Maggie is currently 3 weeks post op after having a hysterectomy due to ongoing complications. Maggie & Mon discuss the pressures that society places on women to have bigger family's without considering any of the post-partum issues and hope...2022-05-2046 min
Middee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationMiddee Education With Embryologist Alex Crough: Fertility, Egg retrieval & storage, sperm & egg handling, embryo transferIn today's episode our host Mon speak's with Embryologist Alex Crough. Alex shares insightful knowledge surrounding the IVF process. She discusses egg retrieval, egg storage, egg, sperm & embryo handling as well as the final stage of the IVF process, the embryo transfer. Alex explains each topic in an easily digestible way to provide more education about IVF, the role of an embryologist & the increasingly popular option of egg freezing.
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Middee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationA Mother's Day Special with Mon's Mum Shez : Love, Loss, Resilience & the never ending Mother's mental loadIn today's episode in honour of mothers day our host Mon speaks with her beautiful Mum Sherrell, most commonly known as Shez.
Shez is a mother of 5 pretty amazing kids. 4 living (Bec, Emma, Daniel & Mon) and one angel (Lachlan). She takes us through her motherhood journey of love, loss, grief & resilience. With three previous text book pregnancies and births Sherrell would have never imagined herself losing her fourth child Lachlan during childbirth. After suffering a placental abruption in labour, Lachlan was deprived of the oxygen he required to survive. Although resuscitated, Lachlan wasn't able to stay alive without mechanical ventilation...2022-05-0758 min
Middee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationConversations with Emma McGuire: Antenatal hospital admission, Emergency C-Section, Very preterm baby, 100 Days of NICUIn Today's Episode our host Mon speaks with Emma McGuire about her high risk pregnancy. With bleeding early on in her pregnancy due to a Subchorionic Haematoma Emma found herself in and out of hospital earlier than expected. At 21 weeks Emma's waters broke requiring her to be admitted as in inpatient up until the birth of her very premature baby at 27 weeks. Jack was born into the world via an emergency c-section and stayed in the NICU for a lengthy 102 days before he was brought home. Emma described this time as 'living a double life' which many families with a...2022-04-291h 19
Middee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationConversations with Tess O'Connor: Home Birth, private midwife, postdates & sleep deprivationIn today Episode our host Mon speaks with new Mum Tess O'Connor. As a practicing midwife herself, Tess decided to explore the private midwife system with the goal of having a home birth. Her daughter Hazel entered the world at 42 weeks and Tess shares some of the challenges she had to overcome in the weeks waiting to meet her baby girl.
Tess touches on her difficult conception journey, her mindset around the potential of being induced, trusting your body to go into labour and some of the challenges during the early postpartum period.
Tess and I hope that this episode...2022-04-221h 00
Middee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationMiddee Education: The Birth Centre Explained - All things labour, birth & when to come into hospitalIn today's episode our host Mon reveals everything to do with the birth centre. From the early warning signs that you might be in labour to when you should come into the hospital to have your baby. Mon explains what a birthing suite looks like & what you can expect from your midwife caring for you during labour & birth. She touches on vaginal examinations, abdominal palpations, the diagnosis of labour & pushing out your baby.
If you loved what you heard and want to stay up to date with the latest interviews and midwifery education please hit the subscribe button and leave...2022-04-0845 min
Middee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationConversations with Chloe Cox: Postnatal depression & perinatal mental health awarenessIn today's episode our host Mon speaks with Chloe Cox about her experience into motherhood. With an unexpected but exciting discovery that she was pregnant Chloe found herself having to adjust to the idea of motherhood earlier than anticipated.
After a complex birth via forceps in theatre Chloes birthing experience left her with multiple emotions surrounding her birth. In the next coming months postpartum Chloe started to feel less like herself and experience feelings associated with postnatal depression. Chloe takes us on her journey with overcoming PND and perinatal anxiety & depression and hopes that this episode provides education & insight into...2022-04-011h 01
Middee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationConversations with Ella Heyne: Hyperemesis gravidarum, mental health, premature baby, uterine prolapse + NICUIn today's episode our host Mon speak's with Ella Heyne where she shares with us her unique motherhood journey. Ella unfortunately suffered with extreme hyperemesis gravidarum throughout the entirety of her pregnancy where she required multiple hospital admissions and home care to get through her every day life. Ella highlights the hard truths behind what living with Hyperemesis is really like and the impact that it can have not only on your physical but mental health as well as the ongoing invisible affects post birth. Ella's daughter Annie made an early & speedy entry into the world requiring a NICU admission...2022-03-251h 08
Middee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationConversations with Tess Pentelow: Naturally Conceived TripletsIn today's episode our host Mon speaks with super Mum Tess Pentelow who is currently 34 weeks pregnant with naturally conceived triplets. Tess shares with us her incredible pregnancy journey thus far including the discovery of having triplets at her 20 week ultrasound, her birth plan & how she is best preparing to welcome 3 premature babies into her family of already two small boys.
It is important to note that the topics discussed in this episode are not advice but rather education. If you have any concerns regarding your own pregnancy please seek medical advice from your own healthcare provider
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Middee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationConversations with Erin Phibbs: Mum of 4, preparing for a big family, postpartum truths, a mothers mental loadIn today's episode our host Mon speaks with midwife, childbirth educator & mother of 4 Erin Phibbs about her parenthood experience. Erin shares with us her four pregnancy journeys discussing both the many highs and lows . From a difficult conception journey, to high risk pregnancies, induction of labour, post birth complications and the hard truth behind the fourth trimester of baby sleep and breastfeeding Erin shares her own advice and reassurance on how to best prepare for a big family, juggling a mother mental load, mum/life balance & making time for yourself.
It is important to note that the topics discussed in...2022-03-1156 min
Middee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationConversations with Rachel Ownsworth: Induction of labour, emergency c-section, appendicitis, a negative birthing experienceIn today's episode our host Mon speaks with Brisbane based Mumma, Rachel Ownsworth about her motherhood experience. After a straightforward conception journey Rachel envisioned the rest of her pregnancy to take the same path; however at 14 weeks she found herself in the emergency department after experiencing excruciating pain in her abdomen which was found to be appendicitis.
After an uncomplicated procedure to remove her appendix Rachel was discharged home only to find herself being remitted with a serious wound infection that put both herself and her baby at extreme risk.
With her partner being away until 36 weeks for work this...2022-03-041h 06
Middee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationMiddee Chats with Isabelle Hore: Common obstetric + neonatal emergency presentationsIn today's episode our host Mon speaks with registered Midwife and Nurse Isabelle Hore. Currently working as an emergency Midwife in one of Melbourne's busiest obstetric emergency departments, Issy provides us with lots of valuable education regarding the most common obstetric presentations she sees working in ED. Including antenatal, postpartum and neonatal conditions/complications. Together Issy & Mon unpack these conditions, explaining the signs and symptoms of how they may present & what you can do when preparing to come into hospital.
It is important to note that the topics discussed in this episode are not advice but rather education. If you...2022-02-251h 04
Middee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationPart 2: Conversations with Phil & Dan - Surrogacy journey, bringing their baby home, c-section, adapting to parenthoodIn today's episode our host Mon speaks with Melbourne based Dads Phil & Dan where we discuss part two of their surrogacy journey.
Phil and Dan embarked on this journey in America instead of Australia, with surrogacy not being common in Australia. In part one of this two part episode Phil and Dan revealed the ins and outs of their surrogacy journey and the many challenges and obstacles they faced to make it possible.
In part two we discuss their journey over to America including the birth of daughter Penelope and their journey back to Australia and how they have adjusted...2022-02-121h 03
Middee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationConversations with Tess Batchelor: Doula, hyperemesis gravidarum & incompetent cervixIn todays episode our host Mon speaks with Ballarat based Mumma & Doula, Tess Bachelor where we discuss her journey into motherhood and her career as a Doula.
Tess's two pregnancies were far from what she ever envisioned, with never experiencing that so called 'pregnancy glow' due to suffering from extreme hyperemesis gravidarum which significantly impacted both her physical and metal health with Tess describing the period as one of the darkest times of her life.
Tess also has a shortened cervix which required her to have a cervical stitch put in to prevent preterm labour. With two empowering and healing...2022-02-0450 min
Middee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationConversations With Meagan Donaldson: Pregnancy loss, stillbirth, genetic testing, IVF & pregnancy after lossIn todays Episode our host Mon speaks with Melbourne based Mumma Meagan Donaldson on her touching story of pregnancy loss, grief, resilience and navigating pregnancy & life after loss.
Meagan's beautiful daughter Violet was diagnosed with a rare genetic condition and was born still into the world. Meagan has continued to honour her legacy by founding the fundraiser Violet's Gift to help other families going through a similar experience. Meagan is also the author of Still a Mum: A story of modern grief and life after loss.
In this episode Meagan speaks openly about her experience with the aim to raise...2022-01-281h 14
Middee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationCovid 19 in pregnancy & postpartum: What you need to knowWith covid cases rising at a rapid rate there is no doubt that there has been an increase in anxiety for expectant mothers or mothers with a newborn baby. In today's episode our host Mon shares with us evidence based statistics about contracting covid whilst pregnant including the potential risk factors for both you and your baby as well as the reassuring advice surrounding skin to skin and breast feeding. She shares with us what you can expect in hospital across the antenatal, labour, birth & postpartum period as well as answers the questions asked by her listeners.
The aim of...2022-01-1438 min
Middee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationMiddee Education: Supporting someone in labour, birth & postpartum - what is your role?In today's episode our host Mon shares with us way you can best support someone in labour, birth & postpartum.
This episode is for anyone who may find themselves playing the role of a support person- wether thats a partner, family member or friend.
The aim of this episode is to educate you and provide you with ideas to implement when supporting someone in early labour, at the hospital and when transitioning home.
Mon shares the do's and the don'ts as a support person and hopes that this episode helps you feel better prepared to take on the important role of...2021-12-1721 min
Middee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationConversations with Shernie Jewell: Exclusive expressing journey, difficulty breastfeeding & tongue tieIn todays episode our host Mon speaks with Melbourne based Mumma Shernie Jewell on her unique motherhood experience. After a straight forward pregnancy and birth Shernie expected her postpartum journey to be the same. But when her little girl Millie didn't attach to the breast from birth her breastfeeding journey was far from what she had always envisioned. Nearly 8 months postpartum & Millie still hasn't attached to the breast which led Shernie on her exclusive expressing journey.
Shernie talks us though some of the challenges she faced during this time and the mindset she had to adapt to overcome some of...2021-12-1042 min
Middee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationMiddee Education with Jess Kostos: Women's physio, the perineum, preventing perineal tears & promoting recoveryIn today's episode our host Mon speaks with women's health physio & founder of the mama physio Jess Kostos discussing the perineum and ways to prevent perineal trauma. Covering techniques that can be implemented in the antenatal and intrapartum period. Jess also shares some recovery tips and when to see a physio postpartum.
Like always Mon's aim in this episode is to educate you about this topic but also always encourages you to seek your own medical advice from your healthcare provider.
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Middee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationConversations with Alice Jones: Elective cesarean's, preparation, recovery + maternal cardiac conditionIn todays episode our host Mon speaks with Melbourne based Mumma Alice jones on her experience into motherhood. Alice is a midwife herself who has supported many women through a vaginal birth and had always envisioned that for herself, but throughout her own pregnancy she developed a cardiac condition where as a result her heart wouldn't be able to cope with labour, leading to her being booked in for an elective caesarean.
Alice talks us though some of the emotions she experienced when consenting to the c-section as well as shares some strategies to best prepare for the day and...2021-11-2649 min
Middee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationMiddee Education: Preparing for labour + birthIn today's episode our host Mon educates us on ways to best prepare for labour & birth. She offers some of her own midwifery knowledge and tips she's picked up when caring for women in labour. Included in this episode Mon touches on topics such as antenatal expressing, perineal massage, date consumption, birth plans & labour mindset.
Like always Mon's aim in this episode is to educate you about this topic but also always encourages you to seek your own medical advice from your healthcare provider.
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Middee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationConversations with Caitlin Robertson: cleft lip + palate, nicu experience, exclusive expressing journey + a Mother's resilienceIn today' s Episode our host Mon speaks with Gold Coast Mumma Caitlin Robertson on her unique journey into motherhood. Caity is a Mumma of little legend Hunter who at his 14 week scan was diagnosed with a cleft lip. Hunter then entered the world and it was discovered he was also born with a double cleft palate which meant Caity's breastfeeding journey was over before it even could begin.
Far from her envisioned first pregnancy Caity felt her whole world come crashing down. Caity opens up, although she had an incredible vaginal birth, she never experienced those overwhelming crying happy...2021-11-121h 11
Middee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationMiddee Chats with Midwife Matilda Westhead : Being a midwife in a global pandemic - the challenges + rewardIn today's episode I speak with Melbourne based Midwife Matilda Westhead about her unique journey into midwifery thus far. We discuss some of the challenges that midwives in Melbourne have faced working throughout a global pandemic as well as talking about some of the effects that this has had in hospital for the women and her family. Matilda also offers some of her own helpful advice on how to best prepare for giving birth.
Like always Mon's aim in this episode is to educate you about this topic but also always encourages you to seek your own medical advice from...2021-11-0544 min
Middee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationMiddee Education: Caesareans - What you can expectIn today's episode our host Mon educates us on everything to do with caesareans. She explains the difference between elective & emergency caesareans including the indications for both. Mon describes what theatre looks like and what you can expect if you find yourself having a caesarean. This episode also covers post op recovery on the postnatal ward and at home.
Like always Mon's aim in this episode is to educate you about this topic but also always encourages you to seek your own medical advice from your healthcare provider.
Today's Episode Is Brought to you by TRAININGWITHMATES- your local supportive fitness...2021-10-2934 min
Middee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationConversations with Jessica Humphrey : Transitioning from one baby to twoIn today's episode our host Mon speaks with Melbourne based Mumma Jessica Humphrey where we discuss the transition of welcoming a new addition into the family.
Already a Mum to Zavey, Jess opens up on some of the guilt and anxiety she experienced when finding out she was expecting baby number two and how her little family of 3 would now become 4. She shares with us some of the real emotions she had in the last few weeks leading up to her birth and when bringing her new baby Zylah home.
Jess talks us through some of the challenges that come...2021-10-2251 min
Middee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationMiddee Education with Shelley Mckenzie: Preconception care and pregnancy & postpartum nutritionIn today's Episode of Middee Education our host Mon speaks with health professional Shelley McKenczie, a Melbourne based Mumma, clinical Nutritionist & Naturopath and the founder of Freedom Wellness, an online nutritional platform & community. Shelley has a strong passion surrounding women's health, specifically preconception care, pregnancy nutrition, and postpartum care and shares with us her knowledge surrounding these important topics. Shelley speaks about her own motherhood journey including two successful homebirths of sons Van & Lenny and her experience with miscarriage.
As always if the topic of miscarrigae is a trigger for you please listen to one of our other many educational...2021-10-1555 min
Middee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationConversations with Lani Donnelly: Newborn deafness, posterior labour & a perineal tearIn today's episode our host Mon talks to new Mumma Lani about her journey into parenthood and facing the unexpected possibility of having a baby with a disability.
Her beautiful baby girl Eden was born into this world without any hearing and since then has had to overcome many challenges such as multiple specialist appointments & testing, hearing aids from 8 week old and most recently having undergone surgery to have cochlear implants.
Lani shares with us her birth story and the challenges that come with a posterior labour and birth. As well as discussing her experience and recovery with a grade 3...2021-10-081h 02
Middee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationMiddee Education: Epidural explained - Covering everything you need to knowIn today's episode our host Mon educates us on everything you need to know about epidurals. Through a midwives eyes, she talks us through what it is, how it's inserted, the monitoring involved as well as the potential risks associated with epidurals. She answers some of the commonly asked questions about epidurals as well as shares some of her own positive, lighthearted epidural stories as a midwife.
Like always Mon's aim in this episode is to educate you about this topic to try and make you more aware of what having an epidural involves but also encourages you to always...2021-10-0234 min
Middee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationConversations with Lauren Courtney Smith: Positive induction experience - small for gestational age & hypnobirthingIn todays episode our host Mon speaks with Melbourne based Mumma Lauren Courtney Smith on her positive induction experience.
After envisioning an intervention & drug free labour and birth. When it was identified that baby Elle was measuring small for gestational age and that an induction of labour would be highly recommended Lauren found herself grappling with medical advice and her own mother's intuition.
With an attempt to postpone her induction date Lauren eventually surrendered and was induced. Having heard negative induction stories, Lauren adapted her mentality and decided to focus on what she could now control and that was to...2021-09-241h 02
Middee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationMiddee Education: Working with pain in labour- Non Pharmalogical & PharmologicalIn today's episode our host Mon educates us on the types of pain relief options and strategies available to Women during labour, including both non pharmacological and pharmacological pain management.
Mon talks you though the non pharmacological pain relief options such as movement, breathe work, sterile water injections, the use of tens & water therapy/immersion. As well as the pharmacological pain management options of nitrous oxide, morphine & the increasingly popular epidural.
Like always Mon's aim in this episode is to educate you about this topic to try and make you more aware of what is available to you in labour...2021-09-1733 min
Middee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationConversations with Nerida McMahon: Motherhood truths- sleep school, weaning, transition to day care & miscarriageIn today's episode our host Mon speaks with Melbourne based Mumma Nerida McMahon where we dive straight into the honest and unspoken truths of some of the challenges in the postpartum period.
After months of sleepless nights and her emotions at an all time high Nerida shares with us how she no longer could manage the mothers mental load by just herself and her husband and identified that it is okay to reach out and ask for help.
She shares with us her positive sleep school experience, discusses the emotions attached to sending your baby to daycare as well as...2021-09-1058 min
Middee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationMiddee Education: A snapshot of what to expect during your hospital stay- breastfeeding tips, normal newborn behaviour & routine testingIn today's episode our host Mon shares some insightful midwifery knowledge about what you can expect whilst on the postnatal ward. She breaks down the first 3 days of your baby's life covering topics such as postpartum bleeding, normal newborn behaviour, routine testing and the highly requested topic of the initial breastfeeding journey.
Mon shares with us some useful midwife hacks she has learnt throughout her career to help you best prepare for this postpartum period and hope that after listening to this episode you will be feeling empowered and more informed of what you can expect whilst on the postnatal...2021-09-0345 min
Dos and D#56 - Monique Maitland - The Miracle of LifeMonique Maitland is a midwife, nurse, founder of The Middee Podcast and Creator of The Middee Society. A modern day midwifery pre and post natal community education initiative.
On this episode, Mon took us behind the scenes of the incredible work midwives do when they bring new life into the world.
She shared with us the beautiful touching moments between parents as they welcome their new child, her role throughout the labour and some great tips for partners to help through the difficult process.
But Mon also shared with us the flip side. The...2021-08-2959 min
Middee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationConversations with Phil & Dan: The ins & outs of their surrogacy journeyIn todays episode our host Mon speaks with Melbourne based soon to be Dads Phil & Dan where we discuss their unique journey into parenthood through surrogacy in America. With surrogacy not being common in Australia, Phil and Dan reveal the ins and outs of surrogacy and the many challenges and obstacles they have faced to make it possible, including the reason why they found themselves choosing to embark on this journey in America instead of Australia in the first place.
It is an episode filled with lots of emotion, love and excitement as they best prepare to travel to meet...2021-08-2700 min
Middee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationMiddee Education: Monitoring In Labour- the indications to be monitoredIn today's episode our host Mon shares some insightful midwifery knowledge about monitoring in labour. Including some of the many indications to be monitored and the different types of monitoring which can occur. She explains the difference between the types of monitoring such as auscultation via doppler ultrasound, CTG and the fetal scalp electrode. Mon shares and answers some of the commonly asked questions about monitoring in the birthing suite and hopes that this episode provides you with valuable education to help you best prepare for having a baby.
Like always Mon's aim in this episode is to educate you...2021-08-2024 min
Middee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationConversations with Lizzy Brooks: Mum guilt, discovering her new self & being 'robbed' of her envisioned pregnancy due to the global pandemicOn today's episode our host Mon chats with the incredible Elizabeth Brooks and discusses the honest truths of becoming a Mum and having to navigate the newly discovered 'Mum Guilt'. With such a big change to her active lifestyle, Lizzy opens up on her struggles of feeling although she loves and adores her son Archie, she misses her old life too. Lizzy also touches on some of the challenges of becoming a new mother during a pandemic and the emotional toll this has had on her journey into parenthood.
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Middee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationMiddee Education: Concerns whilst pregnant- When you should come into the hospital to be monitoredIn today's episode our host Mon shares with us some vital midwifery education regarding concerns whilst you are pregnant and when you should come into the hospital to be monitored.
She discusses and explains the variety of different reasons you may find yourself coming into hospital antenatally (before labour) to be monitored and explains the importance of doing so for both you and your baby's wellbeing.
She touches on decreased fetal movements, bleeding, fever, nausea + vomiting, pain & more. As well as explains what happens when you do come into the hospital and how midwives will monitor the baby via what...2021-08-0616 min
Middee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationConversations With Nicola & Connor Bell: Mothers Intuition, Emergency Caesarean, a Premature Baby & Post Op ComplicationsOn today's Episode Mon chats with first time parents Nicola and Connor about their frightening experience of bringing baby Scarlet into the world. After noticing that Scarlet's movement patterns had decreased, Nicola followed her maternal instinct and went straight to the hospital to be monitored, ultimately saving her and her baby's life.
Soon after she found herself in an operating theatre delivering her premature baby who would then be transferred out to a tertiary hospital. With a debilitating post op complication Nicola wasn't able to see her baby and instead Connor had no choice but to take on the heavy...2021-07-2955 min
Middee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationMiddee Education: The Immediate Post Birth PeriodIn today's episode our host Mon shares with us some vital midwifery education regarding what you can expect in the 'immediate post birth period'. Covering everything that happens from the minute your baby is placed onto your chest up until you are transferred to the postnatal ward.
Mon explains how everyone has some sort of understanding about the birth of their baby, but what happens in the immediate post birth period is a bit more of a blur.
After listening to this short & sharp episode you'll leave feeling a lot more confident about what to expect during this time. She...2021-07-2222 min
Middee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationConversations With Tobi Cunningham: Young Mum & A Vaginal Birth During a Global PandemicOn today's episode Mon chats with Tobi Cunningham, a 25 year old Melbourne Mumma and discuss what her journey into motherhood has looked like. Tobi is a 'young mum' of her beautiful girl Kenzie, and although her pregnancy journey was straightforward she has had to navigate becoming a Mum with minimal support during a global pandemic.
Being the first of her friends to have a baby Tobi discusses some of the exciting but challenging times that come with this. Tobi opens up honestly on how people's comments about her pregnancy made her feel and highlights some of the do's and don'ts...2021-07-151h 03
Middee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationIntroducing The Middee SocietyIn todays episode get to know more about the energetic, passionate & vibrant founder of The Middee Society - Monique Maitland.
Monique shares a bit more about herself as a person including the reasons why she became a Midwife in the first place and what lead her to creating 'The Middee Society'- an online modern-day midwifery, pre and post natal community.
'Middee' the podcast is a platform designed to provide soon-to-be parents with vital midwifery education in a fun, light-hearted and informative way. Each episode Monique speaks with a noteworthy healthcare professional or a remarkable every day individual - being new...2021-07-0821 min
Middee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum EducationTrailer'Middee' the podcast is a platform created by Monique Maitland, a Melbourne based Midwife / Nurse, founder of The Middee Society and host of 'Middee' the podcast: A modern-day midwifery, pre and post natal community education initiative.
'Middee' the podcast is a platform designed to provide soon-to-be parents with vital midwifery education in a fun, light-hearted and informative way. Each episode I speak with a noteworthy healthcare professional or a remarkable every day individual - being new mummas and fathers, who share their experiences into parenthood. Together we unpack all the weird and wonderful pregnancy tales and postpartum questions, where our...2021-07-0602 min