Hormone Health Podcast

• 36 - Chloe's Positive Caesarean Birth Story

  We're back for our third season after a mini (maxi) hiatus from the microphones. During this time away, Georgia and Chloe both welcomed their beautiful baby girls into the world, adding to the ever growing Hormone Health Studio girl gang. So thanks for being here, for welcoming us back into your ears, and we hope you stick around for what will be an awesome next chapter in the Hormone Health Podcast series.To mark the month of April being caesarean awareness month, today's episode is Chloes recount of her birth story to her daughter Olive. This episode discusses Chloe's the details of her induced labour which required a caesarean along with other positive and not so positive recounts from her birth experience (hello balloon catheter). She also shares some helpful resources on preparing from induction and caesarean and supporting recovery.We hope you enjoy and thanks for listening.Episode ResourcesThe meta analysis Chloe was referring to in the podcast (PMID: 23834460)C-Section Scar release by Maddy from BodyLaneHelpful instagram account: @OneMammaMidwifeAs always, you can find more information about our team over at @hormonehealthstudio or if you would like to reach out to us, you can email [email protected]

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• 35 - Birth With Confidence With Rhea Dempsey

  This episode is a must for those preparing for labour and birth and for those, including birth partners, who will be present during a labour and birth. We were lucky enough to speak with well-known, Rhea Dempsey, who over the last 40 years has attended thousands of births. This was such a fascinating chat about: The stats mothers are up against birthing in this modern world Understanding pain in labour - functional physiological pain vs pathological painThe hormonal changes that happen during normal physiological birth - the dance between Queen Oxytocin, Endorphins, and AdrenalineThe similarities between Runner's High and "the magic of 7cm" during normal physiological birthThe "Crisis of Confidence" many women face throughout labour How to prepare for a powerful, positive birth with tips on creating a conducive environment, when the right time is to get into a birth pool, as well as Rhea's thoughts on tools like the birth comb and the TENS machineIf you are wanting to learn more, Rhea has two phenomenal books - Birth With Confidence and Beyond The Birth Plan. I know many of you have been longing for this episode so we would absolutely love to hear your thoughts. Send us an email at [email protected] or tag us on Instagram.

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• 34 - I Think I Might Be Going Through Perimenopause, Where Do I Start? With Kimberly Vucurovic, The Menopause Psychologist

  What can you do to thrive through peri-menopause? Today we chat with the amazing Kimberly Vucurovic, also known as The Menopause Psychologist. This podcast episode is a must for every woman - whether you are currently in the journey of peri-menopause or whether it feels years away. We talk about the negative thoughts associated with peri-menopause, the overwhelm, and how we can work to shift our mindset on such a journey. Download! Share! DM us on Instagram! Flick us an email at [email protected]! We'd love to hear your thoughts on this one.

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• 33 - Preparing For IVF With Embryologist & Fertility Educator, Lucy Lines

  Lucy Lines is an Embryologist, Fertility Educator and IVF Advocate and she runs @twolinesfertility instagram page where she shares so much valuable information.We were lucky to speak to Lucy all about how to prepare for IVF when that's been your recommended next step on your fertility journey.A must listen to all on the IVF journey! Be sure to let us know your thoughts - send us a DM on Instagram or email at [email protected].

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• 32 - Incontinence, Prolapse, Pelvic Girdle Pain and Birth Transformation with Bernadette Lack

  Bernadette Lack, or more colloquially known as B, is a midwife, PT, mum of 2 and fellow prolapser.Our conversation with B was delightfully multilayered, like a fresh croissant. We spoke about her personal experience with incontinence and prolapse, and her current work supporting women through pregnancy, postpartum and motherhood through her businesses Core & Floor Restore, and Motheration.B's work and dedication to the pelvic floor is undeniable and in this episode she provides such useful information on how we can all support our pelvic floor health throughout the varying stages of life."The amount of appointments we have in pregnancy compared to postpartum and what is actually covered in the postpartum appointments is typically topics like how to return to sex via the discussion of contraception without actually looking at the whole person".You can find B here:Core & Floor RestoreMotherationThe Great Birth Rebellion PodcastAs always, we'd love to hear from you. Send us a DM on Instagram or email us at [email protected]

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