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Parental Well-Being PodcastEp 19. The Cost of Raising a Young Family (0-5 years)When you are thinking about having a family, have you ever considered the cost of raising this family? What do you need to think about?
With the rise in the cost of living, and the effect this is having on household budgets, I thought it would be a good time to look at the cost of raising young children.
Join me and Stephanie Pow from Crayon as we talk about day to day baby expenses, parental leave, returning to work, childcare expenses. We also talk about having a will, and discuss insurance to help you...2023-10-1149 minParental Well-Being PodcastEp 18. Mental LoadWhen you have children there seems to be unending things to think about.
Feeding times, nap times, playtime, transitioning to solid food. Organising kindergarten or daycare, making packed lunches and deciding what to put in it.
Managing the household needs such as the constant washing and cleaning.
Mental Load is this invisible work that goes behind childcare and managing household and domestic duties. The planning, managing, anticipating needs. and the cognitive load and emotional labour that goes with it.
In this episode I talk to psychologist Christina Bond about Mental Load...2023-09-2621 minParental Well-Being PodcastEp 17. My Story. Raising Twins!In this episode I talk with Georgie Manning, a mum of four children, including twins. She opens up about the joy and the struggles of being a mum to twins. We chat about preparing for the birth of twins, the regular check ups, early deliveries, sleep schedules, needing two of everything, breastfeeding pillows for tandem feeding, feeling trapped, support networks, asking for help, and also talk about how dads can support mum and babies, particularly in the early days.
Resources:
https://multiples.org.nz/
2023-06-2139 minParental Well-Being PodcastEp 16. My Story. Parenting infants with food allergiesFood allergies are a common concern for many parents with babies and young children. In this episode I talk with Aleshia Dearlove, a mum of two children who have had food allergies since they were babies. She discusses her journey as a parent identifying and managing food allergies and what she aims to teach her children about food.2023-06-1428 minParental Well-Being PodcastEp 15. The process of becoming a mother - MatrescenceMatrescence is defined as the process of becoming a mother - those physical, psychological and emotional changes we go through after the birth of a child.
The concept relates to the expected changes such as how our bodies change during pregnancy and to some extent, that life will change.
Many mothers struggle with identity after having children. We may feel forgotten by friends, isolated, wondering if our careers are over, or if it is ok to 'just be a mum.' Some mothers miss their old life and wonder were they fit in.
...2023-06-0722 minParental Well-Being PodcastEp 14. Baby LossOver 600 babies die between 20 weeks gestation and 12 months of age. It is also estimated that 1 to 2 out of 10 pregnancies result in a miscarriage.
When a young baby is lost, parents are faced with so much grief, questions, and a process you never think you would go through. How do bereaved parents cope in the days, month and years after such a loss of a loved one, and what support do they need?
In this episode I talk to Vicki Culling, a bereaved parent who has been actively involved in Sands for over 15...2023-05-3146 minParental Well-Being PodcastEp 13. Parental BurnoutParental Burnout is that long-term emotional, physical and mental exhaustion many parents experience. It can affect 2% - 12% of parents. A recent study has also found that up to 66% of working parents suffer from parental burnout.
How do we know if we are suffering from parental burnout, and what can we do about it?
Find out in episode 13 where I discuss parental burnout with Helen Gatland.
In this episode we discuss a programme Helene offers and the Parental Burnout Facebook group she has started. See her website and...2023-05-2431 minParental Well-Being PodcastEp 12: Screen timeMany children watch programmes on various forms of ‘screens’ such as TV, ipads, smartphones, laptops.
We also know many children in New Zealand watch a screen for longer than the recommended time. Is excessive screen time bad for children?
Find out in episode 12 where I am joined by Dr Felicia Low and we chat about screen use from babies to teenagers.
Report: Screen time: The effects on children's emotional, social, and cognitive development
2023-05-1722 minParental Well-Being PodcastEp 11. Working School HoursMany parents struggle with the work/parent balance. Having children might mean working part-time and therefore having less pay. That can lead to financial constraints as working can come with high childcare costs. Others might work full time which again can come with childcare costs as many kindergartens and schools close before the typical 9-5 workday is complete.
This is a mammoth, long term juggle for parents where the scales tip from how much time you can spend with your children and work expectations.
Join me as I talk to Ellen Joan Nelson, the 2023 Local...2023-05-1024 minParental Well-Being PodcastEp 10. Challenges faced by mums with rheumatoid arthritisRheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation, pain and swelling in the joints. Rheumatoid arthritis often develops between the ages of 25 and 50. It affects 1-2% of the population and affects 2-3 times more women than men.
Over time, if not controlled, it can damage bone and cartilage leading to joint deformities.
As this autoimmune disease causes pain and discomfort, how do parents manage with babies and active children?
Find out what challenges are faced by mums with rheumatoid arthritis in this episode of the Parental Well-Being Podcast.
2023-05-0337 minParental Well-Being PodcastEp 9. Am I Suffering from Perinatal Distress?Perinatal distress could affect up to 15% of New Zealand women, and the rate for Maori, Pacific, and Asian women is higher and could be up to one in three. In fact, it's estimated that nearly HALF of the women who have had children could experience some symptoms of perinatal distress, however, many may not be at the point where they have a diagnosis.
With such large rates of people with children who have symptoms of perinatal distress, in this episode, we will learn more about it.
2023-04-2618 minParental Well-Being PodcastEp 8. Healthy Babies Healthy FuturesAccording to the 2018 census, there were over 700,000 people who identified as the Asian ethnic group in New Zealand. Over 60% lived in Auckland. 21% had one child, 25.5% had two children and 8.9% had three children in this census. 77% were born overseas.
In this episode I am joined by Vishal Rishi, the Director of The Asian Network Inc (TANI), to discuss the needs of this population group and to tell us about the Healthy Babies Healthy Futures Programme, which is designed to support parents from this ethnic group.
2023-04-1942 minParental Well-Being PodcastEp 7. Postnatal Pelvic Dysfunction30% of postnatal women will suffer from one or more symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction. If left untreated this can lead to embarrassment and social isolation.
What is pelvic floor dysfunction? What symptoms can someone experience postpartum? What is an episiotomy and pelvic prolapse?
Find out in this episode about Postnatal Pelvic Dysfunction.
2023-04-1222 minParental Well-Being PodcastEp 6. Returning to work after several years as a full time parentWhen parents take a few years off work to look after and grow their families, it can be daunting to think about applying for a job again. How do I update my resume? What jobs should I apply for?
For some parents, this is an opportunity to think about what their career might look like, and it might be different from what they had once thought.
In this episode I welcome Jayne Chater again to discuss what parents can think about before looking for a job, the common challenges parents face when returning to the...2023-04-0532 minParental Well-Being PodcastEp 5. Jobs For MumsJobs For Mums is a marketplace connecting forward-thinking employers with amazing people looking for flexible work.
In this episode, I talk to the founder of Jobs For Mums, Mela Lush. She explains why she started Jobs For Mums, what companies advertise through this marketplace, and what she sees as the biggest barriers to mums returning to the workforce.
Check out https://www.jobsformums.co.nz/
2023-03-2926 minParental Well-Being PodcastEp 4. Pelvic Pain in PregnancyPelvic pain in pregnancy affects many women.
You may notice pain in the front or back of the pelvis, buttocks, or groin. You may have pain with walking and be uncomfortable when in bed.
Why is pelvic pain so common? Does it affect labour? How can this be managed?
To discuss this topic today, I am joined by pelvic health physiotherapist, Jennifer Dutton. 2023-03-2538 minParental Well-Being PodcastEp 3. Returning to work after parental leaveMany parents share concerns about returning to work after parental leave.
How can I determine how many hours I can work? How can I prevent myself from ending up burnt out? Will I be judged for working part-time? What is best for my family and how can I advocate for that?
In this episode, I am joined by Jane Chater who has worked with hundreds of women addressing challenges professional women face and supports managers and organisations to support mothers going on leave, returning to work, and managing their careers long-term.
Jane has al...2023-03-2544 minParental Well-Being PodcastEp 2. Has my body failed me. The physiology and function of the breast.We have likely heard the message “breast is best.” However, many women find breastfeeding challenging.
In this episode join me, Shirena, and Dr Yvonne Le Fort, a breastfeeding specialist to learn about factors that can affect breastfeeding and how to prepare for breastfeeding. We will also bust some myths about breastfeeding and ask, is there anything wrong with formula?
See some breastfeeding contacts below (accurate as of February 2023):
1. The regional health services have lactation consultants available for those who live in their area.
2. Plunket provides access to lactation consultants
3. The N...2023-03-0757 minParental Well-Being PodcastEp 1. Introduction to the Parental Well-Being PodcastWelcome to the Parental Well-Being Podcast!
The Parental Well-Being podcast is for parents who sometimes struggle with parenting while managing the complexities of life. This podcast aims to support parents in gaining insights into parenting challenges and stresses and provide some tools, techniques, and resources to manage these.
Please note: These episodes are for educational purposes only. This should not be used to replace clinical diagnosis or support.
Some topics may be sensitive so please take care of yourself.2023-02-2700 min
PSNZ - Pharmacy in FocusEpisode 12 - Cytotoxic Waste Disposal with Sara HanningCytotoxic medication undergoes a different disposal process to other pharmaceutical waste. What is this process and why does it have to happen overseas?
In this episode Shirena Vasan will be talking to Sara Hanning who has started researching pharmaceutical waste management and minimisation strategies.2022-09-0415 minPSNZ - Pharmacy in FocusEpisode 11 - Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal with Sara HanningOver 3000kg of pharmaceutical waste was returned to pharmacies in September 2020.
How are these unused or expired medicine, foils, sachets, and devices disposed of? What is the environmental impact of this?
In this episode Shirena Vasan will be talking to Sara Hanning who has started researching pharmaceutical waste management and minimisation strategies. Find out about this research, what pharmaceutical waste was found in 12 pharmaceutical waste bins, what contents surprised the researchers, and what NZ research is being undertaken into alternative disposal processes.2022-08-2924 min
CollegeCastEpisode 5 - Helen Cant - Real-time glucose monitoring trialHelen is currently working as pharmacist prescriber in primary care in Tokoroa, prescribing in long-term conditions especially Type 2 Diabetes. Helen is passionate about education and wants to enable everyone to manage their own health conditions optimally.
Helen is the 2018 Pharmacist of the Year and the 2019 PSNZ Shark Tank winner for her service in providing real-time glucose monitoring in poorly controlled Type 2 diabetes.2019-10-1415 minCollegeCastEpisode 4 - Helen Cant on her role as a pharmacist prescriberHelen Cant is currently working as pharmacist prescriber in primary care in Tokoroa, prescribing in long-term conditions especially Type 2 Diabetes. Helen is passionate about education and wants to enable everyone to manage their own health conditions optimally.
Helen is the 2018 Pharmacist of the Year and the 2019 PSNZ Shark Tank winner for her service in providing real-time glucose monitoring in poorly controlled Type 2 diabetes.2019-10-0910 minCollegeCastEpisode 3 - Ravi Sharma on his career path and leadership Ravi Sharma is the Director of England at the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.
He has held previous roles as the National Clinical Lead for Clinical Pharmacy and Genomics at NHS England and as the Vice President of the Primary Care Pharmacy Association.
Ravi continues to work as a prescribing pharmacist in a GP practice on a weekly basis. More recently, Ravi received a scholarship by the NHS to complete a Masters in Genomic Medicines at Imperial College London and has just been awarded fellowship by the Faculty of UK Clinical Informatics.
...2019-10-0215 minCollegeCastEpisode 2 - Ravi Sharma on emerging roles and future of pharmacy in EnglandRavi Sharma is the Director of England at the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.
He has held previous roles as the National Clinical Lead for Clinical Pharmacy and Genomics at NHS England and as the Vice President of the Primary Care Pharmacy Association.
Ravi continues to work as a prescribing pharmacist in a GP practice on a weekly basis. More recently, Ravi received a scholarship by the NHS to complete a Masters in Genomic Medicines at Imperial College London and has just been awarded fellowship by the Faculty of UK Clinical Informatics.
In...2019-09-2514 minCollegeCastEpisode 1 - Challenges facing the NZ health system and integrated approach to service delivery.In this episode we interview Keriana Brooking, Deputy Director-General of Health, Health System Improvement and Innovation, Ministry of Health. We will discuss the challenges facing the health system, what an integrated approach to delivering services looks like and the place of pharmacy in the integrated team.
This interview was conducted at the 2019 PSNZ Toward Integrated Health Conference.2019-09-1825 minCollegeCastEpisode 8 - Health AppsIn this episode we talk to Dr Janine Bycroft the Clinical Director of Health Navigator NZ. Listen to this episode of CollegeCast to find out about the apps available in the Health Navigator App Library, what people want from a health app, what health professionals need to know before recommending a health app, privacy concerns about who can access information stored on an app and which medication app could be recommended to improve medication adherence.2018-09-1717 minCollegeCastEpisode 7 - Interview with Brock DaleWelcome to episode 7 of CollegeCast where we interview Brock Dale. Brock recently won the Hospital Pharmacist of the Year Award on a Mental Health Clinical Pharmacy Service developed at Rotorua Hospital. Learn about how he developed this Service, if he met the objectives of the project, what the Service looks like in practice and the benefits seen.2018-09-1016 minCollegeCastEpisode 6 - Interview with Diana PhoneWelcome to episode 6 of CollegeCast where we interview Diana Phone on services offered at Waimauku Pharmacy. In this episode we will discuss the relationship this pharmacy has with their local doctors and Diana will tell us about some of the services offered at Waimauku Pharmacy which include the Community Anticoagulation Management Service (CPAMS), Medicine Use Review Service (MUR) and Own My Gout.2018-09-0215 minCollegeCastEpisode 5 - Health Professional BurnoutIn Episode 5 we talk to Patrick J. Bridgeman Jr about burnout among health professionals. We will discuss what is burnout, how to recognise burnout, factors which may contribute to burnout and what we as individuals, colleagues and employers can do to support health and well-being.2018-08-2620 minCollegeCastEpisode 4 - Stigma and discrimination in mental health_Part 2Welcome to Episode 4 of CollegeCast. In this episode we continue our discussion with Dr Claire O'Reilly on stigma and discrimination in mental health. In this episode we will consider how stigma can impact on help seeking, the place and value of community pharmacy in supporting this group, experiences of family and friends of people with a mental illness and Claire will also provide some tips for your practice.2018-08-1820 minCollegeCastEpisode 3 - Stigma and discrimination in mental health_Part 1Welcome to Episode 3 of CollegeCast. In this episode we talk to Dr Claire O'Reilly about the stigma and discrimination patients experience from their health professionals. Claire explains her research on this topic including the prevalence of stigma and patient experiences.
Dr Claire O’Reilly is a Senior Lecturer at the The University of Sydney Pharmacy School. Claire is a pharmacist and health services researcher with expertise in mental health, as well as a practising community pharmacist and experienced mental health trainer (Master MHFA Instructor).
CollegeCast is brought to you by the College Education & Training business unit of the Pharmaceutical Society of...2018-08-0719 minCollegeCastEpisode 2 - Codeine reclassification and the opioid crisisWelcome to Episode 2 of College Cast. In this episode we will interview Carina Walters on codeine misuse and the opioid crisis, international trends in codeine consumption, the recent up-scheduling of codeine combination products in Australia and the current intentions on codeine re-classification in New Zealand.
Carina is currently a PhD student at the University of Auckland, where she is studying prescription and over the counter opioid dependence, and is a member of the University of Auckland Centre for Addiction research. Her previous role as as senior addictions pharmacist at Community Alcohol and Drug Services in Auckland. She is also a...2018-08-0722 minCollegeCastEpisode I - Introduction to CollegeCastWelcome to the first episode of CollegeCast! This is a trial podcast covering views and updates relevant to pharmacy practice. Over the next few weeks we will interview relevant people on topics such as codeine reclassification and the opioid crisis, stigma in mental health and health professional burnout. We will also talk to some pharmacists about current and new innovative services being offered in their pharmacies and the benefits of providing these services.
CollegeCast is brought to you by the College Education & Training business unit of The Pharmaceutical Society of New Zealand.2018-08-0702 min