Held in Motherhood with Hannah Willsmore
Welcome to Held in Motherhood - Conversations on Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond. I’m your host, Hannah Willsmore - I'm a Mum, Registered Midwife and Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), and NDC Possums Practitioner. I’m here to share my knowledge, practical tips and insights so you too can have positive birth and transition to parenthood. I’ve worked with hundreds of families as they welcome their baby, so I know all about the highs, the lows, and everything in between. From conception to birth, breastfeeding, sleep and the first year of motherhood - we discuss it all! This podcast is real, practical and super informative. I am so excited you are here!
heldmidwifery.com.au
Episodes
95 episodes
94. How to Prepare Your Birth Partner for Labour
If you’re preparing for birth in Adelaide (or anywhere really), this episode is for both you and your birth partner. We discuss the often-overlooked power of a well-prepared partner and how their calm, confident presence can havea huge im...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 94
•
29:58
93. Why Awake Windows Can Get in the Bin
In this episode I’m diving into one of the biggest myths in the baby sleep world -bloody awake windows! You’ve probably seen those instagram posts or charts online telling you exactly how long your baby should be awake between naps… but the tru...
•
28:58
92. The Reality of the First Trimester (from a Midwife Who’s Living It)
An honest chat about nausea, fatigue, emotions, and what’s actually normal in early pregnancy.The first trimester can be exciting but overwhelming, and it often feels like you're just trying to make it through. In this episode I’m sharin...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 92
•
33:31
91. My Top 10 Mum Life Hacks
Feeling like you’re constantly juggling a million things? Me too! In this episode, I share my favourite mum hacks that make daily life a little easier - from time-savers and home organisation tricks to apps and gadgets that help lighten the loa...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 91
•
44:37
90. My Weaning Journey: The Emotional and Practical Side of Stopping Breastfeeding.
In this episode I’m sharing my own journey weaning my toddler from breastfeeding - the why, the how, and the emotions that came with it.We’ll talk about the mix of reasons that led me to make this decision, what the process looked like f...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 90
•
34:21
89. 5 Essential Questions to Ask at Antenatal Appointments
Feeling unsure what questions to ask in your antenatal appointments? Many women tell me they leave their visits wishing they’d asked more, or worrying later about how their care provider’s approach might influence their birth (and not necessari...
•
21:01
88. New Name, New Format, Big Life Updates.
I’m so excited to be back behind the mic after a little podcast break! It feels so good to return with a fresh new name that reflects what this podcast is really about - being Held in Motherhood.In this episode, I share wh...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 88
•
26:32
87. Merry & Bright (But Mostly Tired) - Navigating Christmas with a New Baby.
In our final episode for the year I discuss how to navigate the festive season with a new baby. I share tips on balancing the joy of Christmas with the demands of early parenthood. In this episode we cover...Protecting postpartum in...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 87
•
24:12
86. Breastfeeding Your Toddler - Boundaries, Moving Away From Feeding on Demand, Tandem Feeding, Night Weaning and Managing Outside Opinions.
If you are currently breastfeeding a toddler this episode is for you!I answer the many questions I receive regularly about this topic - We'll cover setting boundaries, night weaning, breastfeeding through pregnancy, tandem feeding and h...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 86
•
1:03:07
85. How I use the Neuroprotective Developmental Care (Possums) Approach with my Baby
If you're a mum navigating the challenges of life with a new baby this one is for you. I’m diving deep into how I personally implemented the Neuroprotective Developmental Care (Possums) approach with my son, who’s now 2.5 years old.<...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 85
•
1:16:52
Three Simple Steps to Prepare for a Positive and Empowering Birth
In this weeks episode I am sharing three simple strategies that you can implement today to get started on your birth preparation! I know life is busy and often preparing for birth can keep getting pushed down the to do list, especially at this ...
•
22:51
83. A New Era for Private Midwifery in Australia - Stepping You Through the Exciting New Changes!
Our services have never been more accessible or affordable - click here to see all of the ways that we can support you on your pregnancy and postpartum journey! In today's epi...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 83
•
28:31
A Life Update plus your Free Access to my Preconception and First Trimester Course.
In this episode, I share a quick personal and business life update with you! If you haven't heard already - we recently moved house, which has been a huge journey, especially with a toddler. But amidst the chaos, I've been working on something ...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 82
•
21:21
Managing Gestational Diabetes
In this episode of the Changing Birth podcast, I discusses the topic of gestational diabetes, which affects 20% of pregnant women in Australia. Drawing from personal experience and professional insights, I aim to provide positive tips, empoweri...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 81
•
41:26
80. Babywearing 101 - How to Choose the Right Carrier, Safe Babywearing and What to Do If Your Baby Hates the Carrier!
In this episode we welcome Brooke Maree Babywearing Consultant to discuss all things baby carriers and babywearing! We discuss how to choose the right carrier, ensuring proper fit, tips for when babywearing is uncomfortable, and what to do if y...
•
44:42
79. Preparing your Partner to be the Best Birth Support.
In this episode of the Changing Birth Podcast, we explore how to prepare your partner to be the best support during labor and birth. We discuss the importance of open communication, addressing their fears, understanding the birth plan, and play...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 79
•
19:55
78. Managing Reflux, Starting Solids and Fussy Eating with Paediatric Dietician Anna Ritan.
Anna Ritan is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian-Nutritionist with over 12 years experience, and she specializes in paediatric and neonatal nutritional therapy and dietary education. She is an Adelaide gal like me and my go to person for dietar...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 78
•
45:16
77. Q + A - Changing care provider, antenatal expressing, nausea, postpartum haemorrhage, gestational diabetes, homebirth insurance changes, childcare transitions, house hunting, endometriosis, PCOS.
In this solo episode, I dive into a variety of listener questions covering topics from our new business ventures and personal updates, to preparing for birth and breastfeeding. I discuss our new services, including infant sleep workshops and pr...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 77
•
48:20
76. Preparing your Toddler for a New Sibling Part 2.
Are you expecting your second baby and wondering how to prepare your toddler? In this episode I bring on my beautiful friend Adele who is a prenatal yoga teacher and mum of four, to share how she supported her older children with the arrival of...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 76
•
1:00:59
75. Preparing your Toddler for a New Sibling Part 1.
Are you expecting your second baby and wondering how to prepare your toddler? In this episode I bring on my beautiful friend Adele who is a prenatal yoga teacher and mum of four, to share how she supported her older children with the arrival of...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 75
•
1:18:02
74. My Top 10 Breastfeeding Tips.
It's World Breastfeeding Week! To celebrate I am offering a whopping 40% off my Positive Breastfeeding and Postnatal Course. Bite sized, evidenced based education on all things breastfeeding and life with a newborn - all for only $58! Just ente...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 74
•
42:00
73. How to Protect Breastfeeding if You Are Separated from Your Baby.
While in the hospital, we always aim to keep mum and baby together, and your baby will routinely 'room in' with you. However, if your baby requires more extensive medical support after birth, they may need to be transferred to a Special Care Nu...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 73
•
24:44
Preparing for a VBAC
More and more women are planning a VBAC (vaginal birth after caesarean), so in today's episode I share five strategies for birth preparation specific to VBAC. I love working with VBAC mamas as they are determined, knowledgable and ready to advo...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 72
•
34:46
71. Digestive Discomfort in Newborns
Wind, gassiness, burping, back arching during feeds and squirmy sleep - what is up with newborns and their digestive system? Let's break down the research and what we know about our babies digestive system. In todays episode ...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 71
•
51:21
How the Media Negatively Influences Birth and What We Can Do About It.
Have you ever seen a positive birth in a movie or TV scene? Me either! Buckle up because today I break down how the media can negatively impact our birth, and what we can do about it! In today's episode I dive into: ...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 70
•
38:54