Preparing for the 4th Trimester with host, Megan Rossiter MINI SERIES Apple Podcasts Spotify Modern Maternity Care has a tendency to separate conception, pregnancy, birth, feeding & parenting. But there is a thread that runs from one through to another. The choices you make and experiences you have during and prior to birth have a direct impact on your postnatal experience. In this episode, we join the dots. What can we do or consider now, ahead of birth, to prepare for the 'fourth trimester' and beyond? An important aspect of the new Birth-ed Method, start here to get yourself thinking ab ..read more

7 Steps to Confident Decision Making with host, Megan Rossiter MINI SERIES Apple Podcasts Spotify Decision making is a guaranteed part of your pregnancy, birth and postnatal experience. But it can feel like a massive responsibility when you're not really sure where to start. It's often much easier to just 'do as you're told.. often, you don't even realise you've GOT a choice in the first place. This episode is one you can come back to, time and time again, any time you're feeling stuck, any time you're facing a big decision.. And use it to guide you to make confident choices that feel right f ..read more

Sharing Birth Stories with host, Megan Rossiter MINI SERIES Apple Podcasts Spotify I was once told that we should only be sharing with women 'positive birth stories'.. But as the years have gone by, I've supported 10,000s of families in their birth prep, I realised that perhaps it's not quite that simple. Dive with me into the nuances of this conversation, discover how to use birth stories as a way of deepening your understanding of birth, building your confidence and helping you to make choices for your own experience. Consider the clarity, processing and freedom sharing your birth story can ..read more

Birth Plans with host, Megan Rossiter Season 3, Episode 13 Apple Podcasts Spotify It's a solo episode from me this week, talking in detail about birth plans.. let's explore together- Can you really plan for birth? Why bother? What to include? How to write one? What to do with it ..read more

Pain in Childbirth with Host, Megan Rossiter Season 3, Episode 12 Apple Podcasts Spotify It's a solo episode from me this week, talking in detail about pain in birth.. let's explore together- What causes pain in labour? What does birth feel like? What is the purpose of pain in birth? Why most conversations about pain relief have got totally the wrong angle! Which elements of this are within our control? Everything you need to know, before you can even start considering what sort of pain relief options you might like to use in labour. Please subscribe, rate and review! So we can get this vital ..read more

Postnatal Depression & Aniexety with Psychotherapist, Anna Mathur Season 3, Episode 11 Apple Podcasts Spotify In today's episode, Psychotherapist, Author and Mother of 3 Anna Mathur & I discuss all things postnatal mental health. Whether you are currently pregnant and getting prepared for what to expect postnatally, or you're in the depths of the early days of motherhood, there's heartwarming chat, practical tools and tons of helpful info to takeaway from this conversation. In this episode we explore: The normal ups and downs of emotions in the first year Recognising when what are feel ..read more

Osteopathy for Pregnancy & Infants with Osteopath Laura Tilson Season 3, Episode 10 Apple Podcasts Spotify In today's episode, Osteopath Laura Tilson & I share a little insight into the practice of Osteopathy. Something you may have heard recommended for pregnancy or for your baby. In this episode we explore: What actually IS Osteopathy? What happens in an appt Difference between Osteo, physiotherapy & chiropractic Pregnancy Pelvic Pain (What causes it, how to treat it) Cranial Osteopathy for the newborn Reflux & causes in infants The benefits of finding a problem's root cause ..read more

Pregnancy Sickness & Hyperemesis Gravidarum with Guest, Dr Caitlin Dean Season 3, Episode 9 Apple Podcasts Spotify Pregnancy Sickness is often a welcome and exciting sign of early pregnancy. But knowing what is 'normal' and what's NOT can be hard to navigate. In today's episode I am joined by Dr Caitlin Dean, Nurse Specialist Researcher into HG & Chairperson of the charity Pregnancy Sickness Support. Caitlin & I have worked together on many contexts over the years and this topic is one very close to my heart, having suffered with HG twice myself. In this episode we explore: What's ..read more

Partners to Parents with Dr Jenna Brough Season 3, Episode 8 Apple Podcasts Spotify Having a baby is one of the most transformative moments in anyone's lives, and this can go on to have a huge impact on our relationships, especially romantic relationships! In today's episode I am joined by Dr Jenna Brough, perinatal clinical psychologist, specialising in supporting people through the perinatal period. We explore: Preparing for the impact that new parenthood might have on your relationship How the landscape in which we are parenting impacts our relationships Traditional gender roles  How p ..read more

Matresence with Guest, Zoe Blaskey Season 3, Episode 5 Apple Podcasts Spotify Matresence is the period of growth and transition in the early years in becoming a mother. Whilst turmoil and identity shifts are expected in 'adolescence', it's only recently that such shifts have been recognised and validated in our becoming of a mother too. In this episode I am joined by Zoe Blaskey, transformational coach, founder of Motherkind and host of The Motherkind Podcast. In this episode, Zoe and I explore: What is matresence, what causes it and how long does it last? What can we do to support ourselves t ..read more