Mama Matters
Episodes
66 episodes
Episode 65 - See you in August!
Hi ladies, just a short and sweet update on the Mama Matters Podcast - I am taking a break for a few weeks to focus on Lenny Rose but will be back big time in August - September - so make sure you are subscribed so you hear when our next series...
Episode 64 - Sex and TTC (trying to conceive) with Sexologist Aleeya Hachem
Join the lovely Aleeya Hachem, a regular on the show for a grounding episode on Sex and TTC (trying to concieve). Aleeya shares common issues that couple face, and her tips for navigating sex whilst ttc, particularly in the face of fertility is...
Episode 63 - Headaches in Pregnancy
Join Rosie for everything you need to know about headaches in pregnancy - one of the not-so-fun common side effects of growing your baby and the ensuing hormonal, postural, and physiological changes. We chat causes, treatment, prevention + when...
Episode 62 - Second and Third stages of Labour tips, tools and pain free birthing with Rosie Dumbrell
Following on from Episode 60 where we talked early labour signs, differentiating Braxton hicks, pain management + when to go to hospital, Rosie talks you through active labour and the placenta delivery - what to expect and her tools for an empo...
Episode 61- Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) with midwife Kelly Langford
Join midwife Kelly Langford for a juicy chat on VBAC - Vaginal Birth After Cesarean. Sometimes cesarean is the safest way to bring your baby into the world. We explore the possibilities of vaginal birth after C-section for those 2nd and beyond ...
Episode 60 - Early Labour - Signs, Tips + Tools
Join 4th x Mama, Pregnancy Wellness, fitness and birth educator Rosie Dumbrell for her top tips on early labour, including what to look out for as the first / early signs of labour, braxton-hicks vs the real thing, when to go to hospital + her ...
Episode 59: Diastasis Recovery Postpartum
Join Rosie for an evidence based, but easy to digest, look at Ab separation in the postpartum period - follow on form the pregnancy focused episode on diastasis earlier in season 1 - Episode 28. Rosie gets straight to the point + provides a com...
Episode 58 - The 6 week check for Mum + Bub
Join Rosie for what to expect at your 6 week check for both you and your baby, and my top recommendations on who to see to help expedite and support your recovery :)Find Rosie over on @lennyroseactive or rosie@lennyroseactive.com.au
Season 2 episode 16 Episode 57
Rosie chats postpartum recovery, rituals and in particular dives into what we have to learn from Chinese culture + many indigenous cultures in the way they revere and respect the early postpartum period for the health and well-being of both mot...
Episode 56 (Season 2, 14) Pia's Birth Story
I'm excited to share this week the beautiful birth of Pia, who we welcomed into the world in a lovely (albeit somewhat unplanned!) home birth 3 weeks ago. It's a great story of feeling loved, safe and supported in the birthing journey, and an e...
Episode 55 - Weaning from Breastfeeding with Jen Butler Early Parenting expert and lactation consultant
Join us for part 2 of our conversation with Jen around solids, weaning from Breastfeeding + more. Jen covers signs your bub might be ready, how to tackle weaning older toddlers, and what to expect physically and emotionally from yourself as you...
Episode 54 - Introducing Solids / Baby Led Weaning vs traditional approaches with Jen Butler
Join the effervescent and knowledgeable Jen Butler- Maternal child health nurse, sleep consultant, lactation consultant, baby guru and soon to be 3rd time Mum, for a look at different approaches to weaning + introducing solids :)Find Jen at...
Episode 53: Physiological vs Coached Pushing in Labour - with Rosie Fitzclarence
Join Midwife, Registered Nurse + Hypnobirthing Childbirth Educator Rosie Fitzclarence for an interesting chat on being "coached" to push in childbirth vs letting the body lead with its own instincts and signals. A fascinating chat not to be mis...
Episode 52 - Home Birth with Midwife Jan Ireland
Join veteran midwife and founder of Midwives + Mamas Australia Jan Ireland, one of the most caring, woman-centered and experienced birth workers in Australia. We chat all things home birth, everything you need to know to decide if this mi...
Episode 51 - Diet + Lifestyle Factors with Oral Glucose testing and Gestational Diabetes
Join Steph Lowe, AKA 'The Natural Nutritionist" for an eye-opening episode which reveals diet + lifestyle factors that can affect your OGTT results + the diagnosis + management of Gestational Diabetes. A great episode to marry up wi...
Episode 50 - Tandem feeding with Amberley Harris
Join Amberley Harris in part 3 of a 3 part series on breastfeeding education. Amberley shares her expertise on tandem feeding, uncovers myths + misconceptions + gives practical advice for mams wanting to embark on the tandem feeding journey, al...
Episode 49 - Mastitis 101 with LC and Midwife Amberley Harris
Join Amberley Harris in part 2 of a 3 part series on breastfeeding education. Amberley talks the causes, prevention + both medical + complimentary remedies she has tried and tested with hundred of her clients as a midwife + lactation consultant...
Episode 48: Antenatal Expressing
Join regular Mama Matters Guest, Amberley Harris for part 1 of a 3- part mini series on breastfeeding. Amberley is a passionate midwife, lactation consultant and progressive breastfeeding expert, as well as the founder of Maternal Instincts By ...
Episode 47 - Season 2 Episode 6: Top tips for introducing a new member into your family!
Join LRA founder + soon to be 4th x Mum Rosie Dumbrell for her top tips on introducing a new family member into your tribe - practical + helpful tips for you + your existing babes to help ease the transition for everyone :)You can find ...
Season 2 Episode 5 (46) Gestational Diabetes with Emily Fitz
Join us for a fascinating look into GDM, or Gestational Diabetes Mellitus, where we understand the what, how, and why, risk factors, treatment, and most importantly, uncover the myths and misconceptions on who is likely to get GDM. A must liste...
Low Back and Pelvic Girdle Pain
Join Rosie Dumbrell for everything you need to know on Low back + pelvic pain in pregnancy - based on the current research I discuss the possible causes, risk factors, treatment, prevention + my top tips for managing. You can find pelvic pain f...
Episode 3 Season 2 (44)
Join Nikki McCahon, Matresence educator for a soul-filled episode on the transition into motherhood, or "Matrescence." We chat the physical, emotional, and psychological changes that occur not only the first time we enter motherhood, but ...
Episode 2 Season 2 (43)
2X Mum and Founder of Australian Natural Skincare Brand Freddy Skin joins us for a 101 on Natural Skincare, nasties to avoid in your skincare regime + much more! Listen in for 30% off your first order :)
Season 2 Episode 1: Demystifying painful sex with sexologist Aleeya Hachem
Welcome Baaaack! We started Mama Matters in April 2020 to support our tribe of mothers through a Global Pandemic, but realised that we all need support, always, and so its here to stay!So exicted for our first run of episodes, today we chat...
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Episode 41 - Postpartum Depletion with Shelley McKenzie
This episode has been a long time coming and I’m so excited to shed the light on what postpartum depletion is, what micro + macronutrients we can add to our diet to help avoid, as well as how to prep for the postpartum period to avoid postpartu...
