Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond

Sally's interview with Erica Nettle-Chik, mother of 4 and founder of the "Luminous Youth Village". www.luminousyouth.comReferences: Susun Weed, "Wise Woman's Herbal for the Childbearing Year", www.susunweed.comPodcast with Susun: http://www.spreaker.com/user/pregnancybirthandbeyond/susun-weed-on-herbal-wisdom-and-the-wisePodcast with husband, Paul, about her postnatal period: http://www.spreaker.com/user/pregnancybirthandbeyond/paul-crebar-on-becoming-a-father"Ringing Cedars" series of books"Hold Onto Your Kids" Dr Gabor Mate, Gordon Neufeldwww.mamabake.com: Group, big batch baking for mothersOne final tip we forgot to mention on air for powerful post-birth healing - consuming the placenta...Produced and Presented by Sally Cusack.Copyright PBB Media and Sally Cusack 2016www,pbbmedia.org

This episode of Pregnancy Birth & Beyond we have guest Fleassy Malay in the studio talking women and mothers claiming their voice through the art of spoken word. We also get hear a live spoken word poem by Fleassy, 'When Men Birth.'"Fleassy Malay is an Internationally renowned, evocative and powerful spoken word artist from the UK. Now based in Melbourne, Australia, she runs one of Melbourne’s most successful Spoken Word events, Mother Tongue." Episode host: Lara Martinw. fleassymalay.comw. pbbmedia.org

We don’t often hear the word abortion in our daily conversation. It’s a topic that is private, still controversial & often laden with emotional turmoil. But not always.Women know amongst themselves that there are very few of them that have not experienced it themselves or know of a close friend that hasn’t.There is a general lack of support and difficulty in asking & receiving support when it comes to abortion. In this episode of the pregnancy, Birth & Beyond show we discussed the immensely important topic of abortion, its impact & the relevance of support. Our guests are Lisa Fitzpatrick, writer, speaker, women’s leadership coach and so much more! you can find out more about lis’s work in the world on her website: lisafitzpatrick.com.au and Angela Fitzgerald, midwife, speaker, also an amazing writer & championing the popular healing after birth program at Birth Your Truth. Find out more about Angela and her work at: birthyourtruth.com.Produced and Presented by Annalee Atia for PBB MediaCopyright Annalee Atia, PBB Media

Spiritual Healer, Childbirth Educator, Doula Trainer and Intrepid World Traveller Anna Watts shares with us her wisdom around the Chakras for Pregnancy and Birth. Anna also describes her experience visiting the D'a'Luz Holistic Midwifery School in Spain, and some reflections on the legacy of witch burning across Europe. Fascinating Episode.Produced and presented by Caroline Cowley.Copyright PBB Media and Caroline Cowley 2016

Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Awareness Week is held over one week each November. One in 7 women and one in 10 men suffer from this condition.This episode explains the symptoms, resources for help, and discusses how trauma from birth can be one of the causes. Tips for how to heal, and how to help someone you know with perinatal depression or anxiety are also given.Aired on Monday 14 November 2016 on BayFM and Friday 18 November 2016 on the national Community Radio Network.Produced by Sally Cusack with the assistance of the Community Broadcasting Foundation.Important contacts for support:Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia: 1300 726 306Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636www.birthtalk.orgEpisode notes:www.panda.org.auwww.beyondblue.org.auwww.birthtalk.orgUK survey regarding rates of birth trauma and its impacts on women: http://www.birthrights.org.uk/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Birthrights-Dignity-Survey.pdfwww.safemotherhoodforall.org.auSpeakers - * Sheena Byrom, OBE, midwife and midwifery consultant from the UK, www.sheenabyrom.com* Bashi Kumar Hazard, lawyer and board member of Human Rights in Childbirth: www.humanrightsinchildbirth.org* Professor of Midwifery Soo Downe, University of Central Lancashire, UK. Refs: The Lancet: Maternal Health 2016 Series* Professor of Community Health Sciences Eugene Declerq, University of Boston, US: www.birthbythenumbers.orgWith thanks to Professor Hannah Dahlen and the International Normal Labour and Birth Conference October 2016 for enabling me to conduct these interviews.Image: www.panda.org.au

In this episode of Pregnancy, Birth & Beyond we speak with Julia Rossmanith, a practitioner of The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy® and Holistic Pelvic Care™, both healthcare systems designed to support women's health through pelvic health & regeneration.Starting as an impassioned teacher of Anatomy & Physiology at university she became passionate and focused on all the dimensions of health and healing. Alongside the above credentials she is also an advanced practitioner of Australian Bush Flower Essences, has a Certificate IV in Kinesiology and trained in the practice of Hawaiian Lomi Lomi. A mother of four beautiful children she is dedicated to women's health & wellbeing through the application of all these modalities. In this episode we focus on Pelvic Health Care for Women & discuss a little of her own unique birthing journey with her four children, having had 2 Cesareans, a VBAC & a Natural Home Birth.For further information about Julia's work visit: http://www.thenurturedwomb.com.auPregnancy, Birth & Beyond Media: www.pbbmedia.orgProduced and Presented by Annalee Atia for PBB MediaCopyright Annalee Atia, PBB Media

Not sure what is on offer for the kids in the Byron shire? Michelle Ruthven shares with us her hot tips and family friendly things to do in Byron. Michelle is a mother of two and creator of Byron4Kids website; designed to be your guide to everything for kids in and around Byron Bay. Aired live October 31st from the studio of 99.9 Bay Fm.

The placenta, your baby's first mother, this amazing organ is responsible for keeping your baby well nourished. The placenta during pregnancy sits along the uterine wall receiving all the necessary nutrients and oxygen from the mothers blood flowing pass at specific exchange sites, it also acts as a filter to rid any nasties before transporting the baby's now nutrient and oxygen rich blood to the baby via the umbilical cord. This live to air on 99.9 Bay Fm episode of Pregnancy Birth and Beyond is all about this amazing organ that sustains the life of the unborn child, yet its purpose does not end there at the birth of the placenta... Have you ever felt a scene of lacking purpose, not being grounded, or knowing where you belong... perhaps the answer is in how your placenta was discarded or revered. We also share the history of eating placenta, placenta encapsulation, traditional rituals and modern things that you can do with your babies placenta. Special thanks to our guests: Jodi Selander of placenta Benefits Kirrah Holborn of Placenta WisdomTanner BlakeProduced and presented by Lara Martin Copyright 2016 PBB Media and Lara Martin www.pbbmedia.org

Sally's interview with Paul, 12 months after his initial interview when he was expecting the birth of his child. http://www.spreaker.com/user/pregnancybirthandbeyond/paul-crebar-on-expectant-fatherhoodNow, we hear about the reality of birth and fatherhood after his daughter's birth.Books mentioned: "Birth Without Violence" by Frederick Leboyer and "Raising Our Children, Raising Ourselves" by Naomi Aldort.Aired on 99.9 BayFM Byron Bay Australia 24 October 2016.www.luminousyouth.com++++++++++Produced and presented by Sally CusackCopyright 2016 PBB Media and Sally Cusack

Sally and Erica Nettle-Chick's interview with Susun Weed about herbs for healing and health, the wise woman's way, plant consciousness and so much more!www.susunweed.comhttp://goddess.net.au/wp/susun-weed-in-australia/Susun will be visiting Australia in November 2016.Aired on 99.9 BayFM Byron Bay 17 October 2016Produced and presented by Sally CusackCopyright PBB Media and Sally Cusack 2016www.pbbmedia.org

Avalon Darnesh founder of Blossoming Woman shares her insights and knowledge on reclaiming yourself as a mother and whole woman. Here Avalon shares with us, ways you can easily bring self care into your life, lead the way with communication in your relationship, how sexuality and motherhood can coexist and much more. Fathers, if you are tuning in, lucky you, you get to hear some of the challenges that mothers face as they find a new way of being after children enter the family.Produced and presented by Lara Martin Copyright 2016 PBB Media and Lara Martin www.pbbmedia.org

Trust. Trust in your body, trust in birth... there are many positive birth affirmations around trusting your body but what does it really mean to trust within? On today’s show I interviewed Holly Goldberg, who lives in California, USA, with her partner and daughter. Holly also holds a PhD in Perinatal Psychology and is a flower essence counselor and alchemist. This is Holly's story, candid and real; her story of trusting within despite the unexpected curve balls life can throw. There are many layers to the story. There are the events taking place and the story beneath the story. While the events of this story may differ or perhaps mirror events in your life, the story beneath is one most of us, if not all of us can relate. In ways the undercurrent of this story shared today is coded into our very DNA. It is a story of a Hero's Journey or more correctly a Heroine’s Journey. And finally, this is a story of healing spiritually and physically from the inside out. Live to air September 2016 from Bay Fm 99.9 from the heart of Byron Bay with Lara Martin.Key themes: breast cancer, caesarian birth, trust in body. 

Sally's interview with midwife Libby O'Donnell from The Lismore Birth House on post term pregnancy, induction, weighing up the risks and benefits, alternatives to induction and the importance of have a due period, (ie 38-42 weeks) rather than a due date (see NSW Health policy below).Related links:* "Recommendation:Expectant mothers should be informed that there is only a 35% chance that they will actually go into labour during the week of their estimated date of birth (+/-3 days). Maternal anxiety may be alleviated if a range of dates (for example 38+0- 42+0 weeks) is substituted for a specific date of delivery, with the optimal time for birth being approximately 40+0 weeks gestation."Management of Pregnancy Beyond 41 Weeks: http://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/PDS/pages/doc.aspx?dn=GL2014_015* General overview of post term and inductionhttps://midwifethinking.com/2016/07/13/induction-of-labour-balancing-risks/* A woman's uterus is only receptive to synthetic oxytocin hormones right at the very end of her pregnancy when she has sufficient oxytocin receptors to respond to it.http://www.spreaker.com/user/pregnancybirthandbeyond/dr-sarah-buckley-on-the-hormones-ofbirth* "Induction of labour carries inherent risk and must be exercised with caution. There needs to be clear benefits for the mother and/or the fetus. ""Health care professionals offering induction of labour must: • provide the woman with adequate time to discuss the information with her partner/support person before coming to a decision; • encourage the woman to access a variety of sources of information; • invite the woman to ask questions, and encourage her to think about her options; and• support the woman in whatever decision she makes. "http://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ActivePDSDocuments/PD2011_075.pdf(Further info on informed consent: https://ama.com.au/ausmed/respect-informed-choices-pregnant-women-doctors-toldAired on 99.9 BayFM Byron Bay on 22 August 2016Produced and presented by Sally CusackCopyright PBB Media and Sally Cusack 2016www.pbbmedia.org

What does it take to live a life less ordinary... On the Pregnancy Birth and Beyond Radio show we share the story of the Lauducci family of five aboard their sailboat the Shawnigan. A Family Afloat set sail about a year ago, we hear of their adventure afloat with mum Josie, dad Christian and one of 3 kids, Nina 13. “People say that what we’re all seeking is a meaning for life. I don’t think that’s what we’re really seeking. I think that what we’re seeking is an experience of being alive, so that our life experiences on the purely physical plane will have resonances with our own innermost being and reality, so that we actually feel the rapture of being alive.” Joseph Campbell.Produced and presented by Lara Martin Copyright 2016 PBB Media and Lara Martin www.pbbmedia.org

Sally's interview with Angela Fitzgerald and local mum Kate about the power of sharing birth stories for healing from birth. Includes brief recording with Jane Hardwicke Collings about how our behavioural patterns influence our births and how questioning what role we may be playing in the outcome.Aired on 99.9 BayFM Byron Bay Australia on 18 July 2016.Produced and presented by Sally CusackCopyright PBB Media and Sally Cusack 2016www.pbbmedia.org