Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond

Today on the show we are speaking with Dr Belinda Barnett. Dr Barnett is a maternal health researcher, psychologist and community advocate for the protection of mothers’ human rights.Belinda recently completed a PhD at the University of Queensland, her thesis titled “Becoming a mother and mattering in early 21st century Australia”.Confired on March 27th, 'Becoming a mother and mattering in early 21st century Australia: An exploration of women's perinatal transitions and equity in wellbeing' looks at the value of mothers in our society. We discussed her personal and professional experiences that led her her current work, her research and a recent submissions to the QLD human rights commission. Information mentioned in this podcast:1. Application of the Human Rights Act of Queensland to the provision of public maternity services in Queensland Policy brief for the Queensland Human Rights Commission2. Maternal health brief for meetings with Queensland Health Minister, Queensland Shadow Health Minister, State Members of Parliament and candidates for October 2020 Queensland election.Both can be found here - http://www.maternitychoices.org.au/campaigns--projects.html3. Belinda's thesis - Becoming a mother and mattering in early 21st century Australia: An exploration of women's perinatal transitions and equity in wellbeing can be found through the University of Queensland e-library (no gateway): https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:f2faaceToday's guest: Dr Belinda BarnettProduced, edited and presented by Annalee Atia for PBB Media Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond comes to you from Bundjalung Country at Cavanbah or Byron Bay and we acknowledge with respect and reverence the Arakwal people of the Bunjulung nation, neighbouring clans and people for caring for this country since time immemorial. The Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond show is part of a wider community media and journalism project.All rights reserved. www.pbbmedia.org

Today on the show we are speaking with Dr Belinda Barnett. Dr Barnett is a maternal health researcher, psychologist and community advocate for the protection of mothers’ human rights.Belinda recently completed a PhD at the University of Queensland, her thesis titled “Becoming a mother and mattering in early 21st century Australia”.Confired on March 27th, 'Becoming a mother and mattering in early 21st century Australia: An exploration of women's perinatal transitions and equity in wellbeing' looks at the value of mothers in our society. We discussed her personal and professional experiences that led her her current work, her research and a recent submissions to the QLD human rights commission. Information mentioned in this podcast:1. Application of the Human Rights Act of Queensland to the provision of public maternity services in Queensland Policy brief for the Queensland Human Rights Commission2. Maternal health brief for meetings with Queensland Health Minister, Queensland Shadow Health Minister, State Members of Parliament and candidates for October 2020 Queensland election.Both can be found here - http://www.maternitychoices.org.au/campaigns--projects.html3. Belinda's thesis - Becoming a mother and mattering in early 21st century Australia: An exploration of women's perinatal transitions and equity in wellbeing can be found through the University of Queensland e-library (no gateway): https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:f2faaceToday's guest: Dr Belinda BarnettProduced, edited and presented by Annalee Atia for PBB Media Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond comes to you from Bundjalung Country at Cavanbah or Byron Bay and we acknowledge with respect and reverence the Arakwal people of the Bunjulung nation, neighbouring clans and people for caring for this country since time immemorial. The Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond show is part of a wider community media and journalism project.All rights reserved. www.pbbmedia.org

Oni Blecher speaks to Naturopath and soon-to-be mother, Layla Metcafle about her observations of often mysterious and misunderstood condition Endometriosis. Layla shares from her well experienced professional vantage point and from her own personal seven year journey with Endometriosis. In March, the Australian government invested approximately nine million dollars in funding toward research of Endometriosis. As more women speak out about their pain, the less we will collectively normalise painful symptoms associated with the menstrual cycle. The recognition of and research into women's health and related dysfunction and disease is integral in changing how we priotisise and see women thrive as pillars of society. Enjoy this great conversation with practicing naturopath Layla Metcalfe !

Oni Blecher speaks to Naturopath and soon-to-be mother, Layla Metcafle about her observations of often mysterious and misunderstood condition Endometriosis. Layla shares from her well experienced professional vantage point and from her own personal seven year journey with Endometriosis. In March, the Australian government invested approximately nine million dollars in funding toward research of Endometriosis. As more women speak out about their pain, the less we will collectively normalise painful symptoms associated with the menstrual cycle. The recognition of and research into women's health and related dysfunction and disease is integral in changing how we priotisise and see women thrive as pillars of society. Enjoy this great conversation with practicing naturopath Layla Metcalfe !

In 2018 the Australian Human Rights Commission stated that the trend towards incarceration saw a 77% increase of women in prison, with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women making up the majority of this increase. Indigenous women and girls are the fastest growing group of people being incarcerated in 'Australia'. Approximately 90% of women in prison are mothers, and the majority of these mothers are single parents. Statistics also stated that almost 1 in 50 women reported being pregnant while in prison.In this episode of Pregnancy Birth and Beyond, presenter Kirilly Dawn speaks with Debbie Kilroy OAM, founder of Sisters Inside, about the targeted impact of the Prison Industrial Complex on mothers, women and girls. Debbie is one of Australia’s leading advocates for protecting the human rights of women and children through decarceration - the process of moving away from using prisons and other systems of social control in response to crime and social issues. In this conversation, Debbie discusses why she is a prison abolitionist, why she started Sisters Inside after her own experience of prison, and the justice a world without prisons would provide. She unravels the racial capitalist system which is responsible for the alarmingly yet strategically high incarceration rates of women, particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and girls. We also speak about reproductive justice, maternity care inside, and the realities many women face when being pregnant and birthing in prison. And lastly Debbie speaks to the Free Her campaign run by Sisters Inside, which has now raised over a million dollars to pay off the fines of women in Western Australia who are being incarcerated for poverty, many of whom are Aboriginal women.
Debbie Kilroy OAMDebbie’s passion for justice is the result of her personal experience of the criminal (in)justice system and an unwavering belief that prison represents a failure of justice. During her time in prison, Debbie worked hard for a degree in Social Work and took on the huge task of turning her life around. Since then, she has qualified as a Gestalt Therapist and Legal Practitioner, and has completed a Graduate Diploma of Forensic Mental Health.After her release in 1992, Debbie established Sisters Inside, which advocates for the human rights of women in the criminal justice system and responds to gaps in the services available to them. Sisters Inside has won international recognition for its work and its unique structure which ensures it is driven by women with lived prison experience.In 2003, Debbie was awarded the Order of Australia Medal for services to the community for working with women in prison. She was also awarded the Australian Human Rights Medal in 2004 and a Churchill Fellowship to explore decarceration strategies and programs internationally in 2014. In 2017, Debbie was appointed to the Queensland Government Sentencing Advisory Council. Debbie was admitted to the legal profession by the Supreme Court of Queensland in 2007 – a rare achievement for someone with serious convictions. She now has her own law firm and (in addition to her work as CEO of Sisters Inside) is one of Queensland’s leading criminal solicitors.To read more about Debbie and her work at Sisters Inside visit:www.sistersinside.com.auTo donate to Sister's Inside 'Free Her' campaign assisting women in Western Australia visit:https://www.gofundme.com/f/bfvnvt-freethepeople

In 2018 the Australian Human Rights Commission stated that the trend towards incarceration saw a 77% increase of women in prison, with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women making up the majority of this increase. Indigenous women and girls are the fastest growing group of people being incarcerated in 'Australia'. Approximately 90% of women in prison are mothers, and the majority of these mothers are single parents. Statistics also stated that almost 1 in 50 women reported being pregnant while in prison.In this episode of Pregnancy Birth and Beyond, presenter Kirilly Dawn speaks with Debbie Kilroy OAM, founder of Sisters Inside, about the targeted impact of the Prison Industrial Complex on mothers, women and girls. Debbie is one of Australia’s leading advocates for protecting the human rights of women and children through decarceration - the process of moving away from using prisons and other systems of social control in response to crime and social issues. In this conversation, Debbie discusses why she is a prison abolitionist, why she started Sisters Inside after her own experience of prison, and the justice a world without prisons would provide. She unravels the racial capitalist system which is responsible for the alarmingly yet strategically high incarceration rates of women, particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and girls. We also speak about reproductive justice, maternity care inside, and the realities many women face when being pregnant and birthing in prison. And lastly Debbie speaks to the Free Her campaign run by Sisters Inside, which has now raised over a million dollars to pay off the fines of women in Western Australia who are being incarcerated for poverty, many of whom are Aboriginal women.
Debbie Kilroy OAMDebbie’s passion for justice is the result of her personal experience of the criminal (in)justice system and an unwavering belief that prison represents a failure of justice. During her time in prison, Debbie worked hard for a degree in Social Work and took on the huge task of turning her life around. Since then, she has qualified as a Gestalt Therapist and Legal Practitioner, and has completed a Graduate Diploma of Forensic Mental Health.After her release in 1992, Debbie established Sisters Inside, which advocates for the human rights of women in the criminal justice system and responds to gaps in the services available to them. Sisters Inside has won international recognition for its work and its unique structure which ensures it is driven by women with lived prison experience.In 2003, Debbie was awarded the Order of Australia Medal for services to the community for working with women in prison. She was also awarded the Australian Human Rights Medal in 2004 and a Churchill Fellowship to explore decarceration strategies and programs internationally in 2014. In 2017, Debbie was appointed to the Queensland Government Sentencing Advisory Council. Debbie was admitted to the legal profession by the Supreme Court of Queensland in 2007 – a rare achievement for someone with serious convictions. She now has her own law firm and (in addition to her work as CEO of Sisters Inside) is one of Queensland’s leading criminal solicitors.To read more about Debbie and her work at Sisters Inside visit:www.sistersinside.com.auTo donate to Sister's Inside 'Free Her' campaign assisting women in Western Australia visit:https://www.gofundme.com/f/bfvnvt-freethepeople

This is a special edition of Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond that commemorates our last broadcast after 9 years and 9 months of continuous weekly shows from 99.9 BayFM in Byron Bay. HOWEVER! Our weekly podcasts will continue each and every week.Catch some of the history from our current and previous team in this episode. This is a cut down version from our Facebook Live event recorded on 27 June 2020, which you can view here:https://www.facebook.com/PregnancyBirthAndBeyondRadio/videos/2440410122918294/More about the history of PBB Media can be found at: https://www.pbbmedia.org/our-history.htmlEpisodes mentioned:Paul Crebar on becoming a father: https://www.spreaker.com/user/pregnancybirthandbeyond/paul-crebar-on-expectant-fatherhoodhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/pregnancybirthandbeyond/paul-crebar-on-becoming-a-fatherSean's show on male privilege: https://www.spreaker.com/user/pregnancybirthandbeyond/pbb05022018lukeaddinsallmalepriviledge-1Caroline's show with Anna Watts on the chakras of birth: https://www.spreaker.com/user/pregnancybirthandbeyond/the-chakras-of-pregnancy-and-birth-with-Dr Oscar on the peak of postnatal depletion being 5 years after birth: https://www.spreaker.com/user/pregnancybirthandbeyond/dr-oscar-serrallach-on-postnatal-depletiSean's first interview with Sally: https://www.spreaker.com/user/pregnancybirthandbeyond/the-missing-link-in-birth-preparation_1You can find Paulie Glow's song Obstacles Make me Grow on Spotify and at https://luminousyouth.com/paulie_glow/Aired live on 99.9BayFM in Byron Bay, Australia on 29 June 2020.Produced and presented by Sally Cusack and Annalee Atia for PBB MediaPBB Team/Guests: Oni Blecher, Kirilly Dawn, Taneal Cadou-Blake, Sean Tonnet, Caroline Cowley, Dr Oscar Serrallach, Anna Watts, Paul Crebar/Paulie Glow.Copyright 2020 PBB Media and Sally CusackAll rights reserved.www.pbbmedia.org

This is a special edition of Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond that commemorates our last broadcast after 9 years and 9 months of continuous weekly shows from 99.9 BayFM in Byron Bay. HOWEVER! Our weekly podcasts will continue each and every week.Catch some of the history from our current and previous team in this episode. This is a cut down version from our Facebook Live event recorded on 27 June 2020, which you can view here:https://www.facebook.com/PregnancyBirthAndBeyondRadio/videos/2440410122918294/More about the history of PBB Media can be found at: https://www.pbbmedia.org/our-history.htmlEpisodes mentioned:Paul Crebar on becoming a father: https://www.spreaker.com/user/pregnancybirthandbeyond/paul-crebar-on-expectant-fatherhoodhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/pregnancybirthandbeyond/paul-crebar-on-becoming-a-fatherSean's show on male privilege: https://www.spreaker.com/user/pregnancybirthandbeyond/pbb05022018lukeaddinsallmalepriviledge-1Caroline's show with Anna Watts on the chakras of birth: https://www.spreaker.com/user/pregnancybirthandbeyond/the-chakras-of-pregnancy-and-birth-with-Dr Oscar on the peak of postnatal depletion being 5 years after birth: https://www.spreaker.com/user/pregnancybirthandbeyond/dr-oscar-serrallach-on-postnatal-depletiSean's first interview with Sally: https://www.spreaker.com/user/pregnancybirthandbeyond/the-missing-link-in-birth-preparation_1You can find Paulie Glow's song Obstacles Make me Grow on Spotify and at https://luminousyouth.com/paulie_glow/Aired live on 99.9BayFM in Byron Bay, Australia on 29 June 2020.Produced and presented by Sally Cusack and Annalee Atia for PBB MediaPBB Team/Guests: Oni Blecher, Kirilly Dawn, Taneal Cadou-Blake, Sean Tonnet, Caroline Cowley, Dr Oscar Serrallach, Anna Watts, Paul Crebar/Paulie Glow.Copyright 2020 PBB Media and Sally CusackAll rights reserved.www.pbbmedia.org

Hello dears! Annalee here.. Today's episode of Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond is all about optimising natural vaginal childbirth, I am so happy to be having Anna the Spiritual Midwife on the show today. Anna is a midwife and childbirth educator who is passionate about helping women optimise their chances of having natural vaginal childbirth. She runs online courses and in person support groups and one on one sessions in the northern rivers of NSW and hosts the wonderful podcast The Natural Birth Podcast sharing empowering birth stories from women around the world. We're going discuss how to optimise your chances of having a physiological vaginal birth and the importance of listening to positive natural birth stories during your pregnancy and changing the birth narrative.Find out more about Anna's work and access the special discount for Pregnancy, Birth & Beyond listeners (25% off online programs, use code: EMPOWEREDBIRTH) here - www.thespiritualmidwife.netListen to The Natural Birth Podcast here - www.anchor.fm/thenaturalbirthpodcastToday's guest: Anna SangeetProduced, edited and presented by Annalee AtiaAll rights reserved. www.pbbmedia.orgPS - if you would like to send us questions or comments, share your story with us and our listeners, apply to become a PBBM contributor or just say hello, send us an email via hello@pbbmedia.org. If you loved the show, don't forget to like/follow us on socials and most importantly rate/review the podcast on iTunes (this helps others find us more easily!). Love to you all out there wherever you are, stay safe and take care. The PBB Media team.

Hello dears! Annalee here.. Today's episode of Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond is all about optimising natural vaginal childbirth, I am so happy to be having Anna the Spiritual Midwife on the show today. Anna is a midwife and childbirth educator who is passionate about helping women optimise their chances of having natural vaginal childbirth. She runs online courses and in person support groups and one on one sessions in the northern rivers of NSW and hosts the wonderful podcast The Natural Birth Podcast sharing empowering birth stories from women around the world. We're going discuss how to optimise your chances of having a physiological vaginal birth and the importance of listening to positive natural birth stories during your pregnancy and changing the birth narrative.Find out more about Anna's work and access the special discount for Pregnancy, Birth & Beyond listeners (25% off online programs, use code: EMPOWEREDBIRTH) here - www.thespiritualmidwife.netListen to The Natural Birth Podcast here - www.anchor.fm/thenaturalbirthpodcastToday's guest: Anna SangeetProduced, edited and presented by Annalee AtiaAll rights reserved. www.pbbmedia.orgPS - if you would like to send us questions or comments, share your story with us and our listeners, apply to become a PBBM contributor or just say hello, send us an email via hello@pbbmedia.org. If you loved the show, don't forget to like/follow us on socials and most importantly rate/review the podcast on iTunes (this helps others find us more easily!). Love to you all out there wherever you are, stay safe and take care. The PBB Media team.

In this show Sally speaks with mother, doula, author and maternity services advocate, Catherine Bell, about the importance of thoroughly exploring your options for life after birth, the postnatal period and having a clear plan in place. As Catherine says "birth is just the beginning" - the beginning of a marathon in the first weeks, months and years of your baby's life, and like all marathons, preparation is necessary to get the most out of this time.References:Catherine is the author of The Birth Map, a guide for parents preparing for birth and postnatal life: www.bellabirth.org."Matrescence" - the time of "mother-becoming" (Dana Raphael) - https://www.pbbmedia.org/matrescence.htmlSafe co-sleeping guidelines - important to set up for this even if you don't intend co-sleeping, as there are very high chances it could happen inadvertently, so you want to make sure it's safe (ie, NOT on the couch): https://cosleeping.nd.edu/Safe Motherhood for All (check out their First Baby Campaign): https://www.safemotherhoodforall.org.au/White Ribbon Alliance for reproductive, maternal and newborn health and rights.: https://www.whiteribbonalliance.org/Anxiety and Depression support: www.panda.org.au, www.beyondblue.org.au, Lifeline: 13 11 14First aired live on 99.9BayFM in Byron Bay, Australia on 25 May 2020.Produced and presented by Sally Cusack for PBB MediaGuest: Catherine Bell, www.bellabirth.orgCopyright 2020 PBB Media and Sally CusackAll rights reserved.www.pbbmedia.org

In this show Sally speaks with mother, doula, author and maternity services advocate, Catherine Bell, about the importance of thoroughly exploring your options for life after birth, the postnatal period and having a clear plan in place. As Catherine says "birth is just the beginning" - the beginning of a marathon in the first weeks, months and years of your baby's life, and like all marathons, preparation is necessary to get the most out of this time.References:Catherine is the author of The Birth Map, a guide for parents preparing for birth and postnatal life: www.bellabirth.org."Matrescence" - the time of "mother-becoming" (Dana Raphael) - https://www.pbbmedia.org/matrescence.htmlSafe co-sleeping guidelines - important to set up for this even if you don't intend co-sleeping, as there are very high chances it could happen inadvertently, so you want to make sure it's safe (ie, NOT on the couch): https://cosleeping.nd.edu/Safe Motherhood for All (check out their First Baby Campaign): https://www.safemotherhoodforall.org.au/White Ribbon Alliance for reproductive, maternal and newborn health and rights.: https://www.whiteribbonalliance.org/Anxiety and Depression support: www.panda.org.au, www.beyondblue.org.au, Lifeline: 13 11 14First aired live on 99.9BayFM in Byron Bay, Australia on 25 May 2020.Produced and presented by Sally Cusack for PBB MediaGuest: Catherine Bell, www.bellabirth.orgCopyright 2020 PBB Media and Sally CusackAll rights reserved.www.pbbmedia.org

Oni Blecher interviews Dani Wolff about her experience in learning and teaching food growing, earth building, and creating intentional community through earth nurturing principles. Having recently become a mother herself, Dani talks about how to apply community to Motherhood and Motherhood to the community. She also gives some practical advice for food growing through these shifting times.

Oni Blecher interviews Dani Wolff about her experience in learning and teaching food growing, earth building, and creating intentional community through earth nurturing principles. Having recently become a mother herself, Dani talks about how to apply community to Motherhood and Motherhood to the community. She also gives some practical advice for food growing through these shifting times.

Oni Blecher interviews Steven Kennedy about his work with Birthing Dads and inquires into Steven's birth story. Steven speaks to preparing fathers for birth and the postnatal period. He speaks about how fathers and male birth support are the 'sleeping giants' of the birth world and if fathers are more prepared, they could assist and take extra weight and responsibility off midwives. When Steven suffered depression and trauma after the birth of his son in 2017 he turned to academic literature to research the experiences of expectant fathers at birth. He discovered a grim picture of modern society’s relationship with childbirth. A common theme was the suggestion that care providers prepare expectant fathers to better support themselves and their families in the perinatal period.  Steven knew he had to act when further exploration revealed the research was being ignored. See more at birthingdads.org