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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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Episodes
88 episodes
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...
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Episode 87
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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...
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Episode 86
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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.<...
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Episode 85
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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 ...
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23:26
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...
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Episode 83
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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 ...
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Episode 82
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21:56
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...
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Episode 81
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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...
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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...
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Episode 79
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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...
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Episode 78
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45:52
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...
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Episode 77
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48:56
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...
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Episode 76
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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...
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Episode 75
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1:18:38
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...
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Episode 74
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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...
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Episode 73
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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...
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Episode 72
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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 ...
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Episode 71
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51:56
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: ...
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Episode 70
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39:30
Night Weaning Q and A
The Night Weaning episode that I released a few months ago has been one of our most popular episodes ever! I have received so many DMs and questions that I thought I would dedicate a whole episode to answering them for you. There isn't much inf...
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Episode 69
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30:30
The Top Up Trap - How Early Formula Supplementation Affects Breastfeeding.
In this episode of Changing Birth, I delve into the top-up trap and its impact on breastfeeding. We explore how supplementing breastfed babies with formula can inadvertently disrupt breastfeeding success and lead to challenges for new mums. I s...
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Episode 68
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31:06
What is the difference between a Midwife and Doula?
In your journey of pregnancy and birth, having the right support team can make such difference to your experience. I often get asked what the difference is between a doula and a midwife - which is a very valid question! While both can provide i...
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Episode 67
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23:25
The podcast is back! What we've been up to, our huge rebrand and a life update.
After a little break from the podcast I am so excited to be back! I have missed chatting with you all and can't wait to be back in your ears sharing tips, research and exciting guest interviews! Today's episode is a bit of a catch ...
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Episode 66
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30:04
Night Weaning - A honest, unedited conversation.
If you follow me on insta you will know that I recently night weaned my son, and I thought instead of just sharing my journey I would bring my friend and colleague Amber Gibson to chat all things night weaning as she has just done the same with...
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Episode 65
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Navigating Breastfeeding and Postpartum Life After the First Six Weeks
My new ebook Thriving Beyond the First Six Weeks - Your Guide to Navigating Breastfeeding and Postpartum Throughout the First Year is here! Over 50 pages of education, practical tips and strategies for navigating breastfeedin...
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Episode 64
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63. Three Mistakes I see all too often with Birth Preparation
I know the title for today's episode might sound a bit controversial, but stay with me - the three areas that I chat about today can have a huge impact on your experience, and I really believe if you can address these three topics when preparin...
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Episode 63
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