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Changing Birth with Hannah Willsmore
Welcome to Changing Birth! The podcast that is here to make birth better. I’m your host, Hannah Willsmore - I’m the Founder of Held Midwifery, an award winning childbirth educator and Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), and I’m here to share my knowledge, practical tips and insights so you too can have positive birth and transition to motherhood. I’ve worked with hundreds of families as they prepare for the arrival of their baby, so I know all about the highs, the lows, and everything in between. From conception to the first six weeks with your new baby, and the first year of motherhood - we discuss it all! This podcast is real, practical and super informative. Together with the brilliant pregnancy/birth professionals that I chat with, we are here to revolutionise your pregnancy, birth and early parenting journey!
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Changing Birth with Hannah Willsmore
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 dietary advice for kids and babies.
We dive into a series of listener-submitted questions covering topics such as baby poo concerns, starting solids, managing reflux, and dealing with fussy eating in toddlers. Anna provides invaluable advice and practical tips, all grounded in an evidence-based approach, to help parents navigate the complexities of pediatric nutrition. Tune in for insights on ensuring your child's nutritional needs are met and making mealtimes more manageable.
Follow Anna on Insta @nourishlittlelives or her website https://www.nourishlittlelives.com.au/
01:44 Understanding Mucus in Baby's Stool
03:34 Addressing Food Protein-Induced Allergic Proctocolitis
07:47 Starting Solids for Babies with Reflux
12:01 When to Start Solids and What to Begin With
14:01 Iron Requirements for Babies
19:01 Fussy Eating in Babies and Toddlers
25:15 Identifying Underlying Issues in Feeding
25:53 Dealing with Fussy Toddlers
26:54 Serving Food Without Pressure
27:58 Creative Ways to Serve Chicken
30:29 Managing Toddler's Eating Habits
32:32 Balancing Breastfeeding and Solid Foods
34:40 Understanding Toddler's Variable Appetite
37:09 Handling Food Throwing
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Disclaimer: Remember as always the info provided in this podcast does not constitute medical, midwifery, psychological, childbirth, pre-natal or post-natal education or other professional medical advice, and is provided for general information and guidance purposes only. Hannah Willsmore will not be liable for any expenses, losses, damages (including indirect or consequential damages) or costs which might be incurred as a result of your reliance on this information, advice, content or materials. This release includes but is not limited to any claim for personal injury, damages and death of any individual which has received information from Hannah Willsmore. Further, Hannah Willsmore does not make any representations or give any warranties about their accuracy, reliability, completeness or suitability for any particular purpose. If you have any health concerns or questions you should speak with your midwife or doctor.