Ever feel like you're chasing your tail when it comes to your child's health?

As a Mum, you're trying your best to provide healthy meals for your little love, but the fussy eating, sleeping issues, behavioural challenges or reoccurring infections just keep on knocking. 

Whats the cause? WHY is this happening?

Let me introduce you to a fellow Naturopath who might just have the answers you're looking for.

Ashlee Yates is a degree qualified Children's Health Naturopath supporting children and families through upset tummies, coughs and colds, itchy skin, sleeping issues and everything in between.

As a result of her own experiences as a mum, her clinical focus has developed with a strong interest in the health of children and their families. She now works primarily with families navigating digestive concerns, sleeping issues, recurring illnesses, colic and reflux, eczema, and learning or behavioural concerns.

Ashlee believes that as a parent, you're doing the best that you can with the knowledge and resources that you have available to you at the time. With nutritional and herbal medicine, she is able to complement mainstream medicine.

Her goal is to share her knowledge as a Naturopath with evidence based herbal and nutritional medicine so it can be used safely and effectively in family healthcare.

Ashlee joins me in episode 69 of the Glowing Mumma Thriving Bubba podcast. 

What We Cover: 

In todays episode we chat about:

>> Common childhood health challenges and the contributing factors involved.

Main health contributors of sleep issues in babies and children.

> When natural medicine for eczema is to the answer.

Symptoms of iron deficiency in children, contributing factors and tips to optimise their iron levels. 

• The tests used to determine deficiency states and/or the causes of these health challenges, in children.
• Tips for fussy eaters.

Plus more!

BOOK AN APPOINTMENT WITH NATUROPATH ASHLEE YATES: https://www.glowingmumma.com/offers/59A4iTU4 

THIS EPISODE SHOWNOTES: https://www.glowingmumma.com/blog/episode69 

GLOWING MUMMA INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/glowingmumma.thrivingbubba/

GLOWING MUMMA THRIVING BUBBA FACEBOOOK: https://www.facebook.com/KaseyWillsonNaturopath

THRIVING BUBBA, THE HOLISTIC HEALTH GUIDE TO SUPPORT & PROTECT THE GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT OF YOUR BABY ROM NEWBORN & BEYOND: https://www.glowingmumma.com/thriving-bubba 

If you’re thinking about conceiving, currently pregnant, in your fourth trimester or even months or years post birth, abdominal muscle separation is something that may impact you.  I wanted to open up this conversation as I feel like this and other women’s health challenges post birth are not openly discussed and women are unfortunately confused and often suffering in silence.

To help inform you, today I welcome Kath Baquie to the podcast.

Kath is a mum of 3 young girls, a physiotherapist for women, and she has an online community, FitNest Mama which helps to provide pregnant and new mothers with the exercises, support & resources they need to move from the overwhelm, the physical aches & pains of pregnancy, the weakness felt after birth, and instead she helps to replace that with the comfort & confidence they need to get their bodies and minds strong again, so that they can get back to doing what they love with a bubba by their side (whether or not that’s running around with the kids at the park, or running the next marathon).

In this episode, you will learn:

>> What Diastasis Recti (also known as DRAM or abomdinal muscle separation is.

>> How you can detect it yourself if unable to see a women's health physiotherapist.

>> Ways to best support your core and pelvic floor muscles physically throughout pregnancy... even if you have a toddler at your feet.

>> Safe movement for a new Mum to safely do within her first 6 weeks post birth. 

Plus more! 

GLOWING MUMMA THRIVING BUBBA SHOWNOTES: https://www.glowingmumma.com/blog/episode-68

FitNest Mama Website: https://www.fitnestmama.com

THRIVING BUBBA, THE HOLISTIC HEALTH GUIDE TO SPPORT & PROTECT YOUR BABY FROM NEWBORN & BEYOND: https://www.glowingmumma.com/thriving-bubba 

GLOWING MUMMA INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/glowingmumma.thrivingbubba/

GLOWING MUMMA THRIVING BUBBA FACEBOOOK: https://www.facebook.com/KaseyWillsonNaturopath

 

 

I was a new Mum, not getting a lot of sleep but very hesitant to try the 'cry-it-out' methods that were presented to me. My motherly instincts told me there was a kinder way for my baby who seemed to be comforted by my touch and yes, mums milk. A friend had texted me through a link to a baby sleep event- I think she felt somewhat sorry for my lack of sleep. I'd heard of the name, but not yet had the energy to pick up any of her work so it seemed like the right time.

 I went along solo (well with bubs by my side), feeling somewhat wired after yet another rough 2-hourly-wakes throughout the night and a bit anxious about how I would keep my baby girl settled for the long car trip and event. 

As I arrived at pram city, I took a seat up the front ready to get the answers when it came to my wakeful bubba. I absorbed every word the speaker had to say and so appreciated her 'keeping it real', but loved that she supported a gentle and holistic approach that resonated with how I felt motherhood should be- comforting to the baby. 

Yes, I had been introduced to teachings of Pinky McKay and I couldn't wait to dig into the books that I had taken away with me that afternoon.

In episode 67 I had the privelge of chatting with Pinky and we cover the following:

Sleep 

• The benefits of carrying or rocking your baby to sleep.
• Tips for transitioning a baby gently, to fall asleep without the need to feed to sleep.
• How to wean with love.
• What healthy foods could be triggering wakefulness in bubbas & toddlers. 

Toilet Training 

• Toilet training tips for toddlers.
• Guidance around teaching your little one about the function of their genitalia once they discover their private parts.

Behaviour 

• Helping little ones with the transition of becoming a sibling & ways to make them feel just as loved as ever.
• How to reset a routine when your little one gets sick, has an injury or some change happens that manages to sway a routine. 
• How to reason and communicate with a defiant 3 or 4 year old to do things such as getting dressed.
• How to navigate swearing and outburst in little ones. 
• Tips around overcoming boredom hunger requests. 

Plus more!

GLOWING MUMMA THRIVING BUBBA SHOWNOTES: https://www.glowingmumma.com/blog/episode67 

THRIVING BUBBA BOOK: https://www.glowingmumma.com/thriving-bubba 

GLOWING MUMMA INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/glowingmumma.thrivingbubba/

GLOWING MUMMA THRIVING BUBBA FACEBOOOK: https://www.facebook.com/KaseyWillsonNaturopath

Just like that, as I record this episode, four weeks has past since our empowering home birth of our Elke angel. If you missed the birth story, you can head back to the previous episode to listen in here. Yes, these weeks have included nightly broken sleep, feeding around the clock, loads of washing, plenty of nappies and I barely get a moment to go to the toilet alone.

But the oxytocin is flowing from all the snuggles, skin to skin and suckling and I am just soaking it up as I know how quickly time flies and I can see how much Elke girl has grown in this time already. 

Once again, I have put it out to my @GlowingMumma.ThrivingBubba insta community to see what questions you had on our fourth trimester experience so far.

So here it is- an insight into our post birth journey.

As Elke lay milk drink in my arms, I chatted about: 

>> A little on our Elke girl- how she's been with feeding and sleeping and what her personality is showing so far.

>> How we are slowly introducing Elke to the world. 

>> My post birth journey- how I'm nourishing and nurturing my body for healing with foods, supplements and practises.

>> Some of my fav Mum and baby items that have helped me post birth.

>> Our first outing and what we did as a family.

>> My thoughts on our mode of care support post birth.

>> Our biggest challenge during this time. 

Plus more!

GLOWING MUMMA THRIVING BUBBA SHOWNOTES: https://www.glowingmumma.com/blog/episode66 

PREGNANCY, BIRTH & FOURTH TRIMESTER ONLINE PROGRAM: https://www.glowingmumma.com/path-to-glowing-mumma-mummatobe-disc 

RECIPES: https://www.glowingmumma.com/blog/booby-bliss-balls 

GLOWING MUMMA INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/glowingmumma.thrivingbubba/

GLOWING MUMMA THRIVING BUBBA FACEBOOOK: https://www.facebook.com/KaseyWillsonNaturopath

As I look through our birth photos, I feel an abundance of emotions bubble through me.

I feel proud for bringing our second baby into our world in an empowered homebirth, with no intervention or pain relief. I feel a level of relief that everything played out as we wished & manifested- particularly with having our 3.5 year old present. 

I feel grateful of the wonderful support around me during & post birth. In awe of the way our baby entered our world and on the powerful date of 22 01 22 and of course a heart bursting with love for our little angel & how I am now a Mumma of two beautiful girls.

Yes, we had a baby GIRL, who we named Elke Anne (Anne being me & my Mums middle name). 

After receiving many questions across on my @glowingMumma.thrivingbubba insta, here is the birth story of Elke Anne...

GLOWING MUMMA THRIVING BUBBA SHOWNOTES: https://www.glowingmumma.com/blog/episode65 

PREGNANCY, BIRTH & FOURTH TRI EMPOWERMENT~ PATH TO GLOWING MUMMA: https://www.glowingmumma.com/path-to-glowing-mumma-mummatobe-disc   

GLOWING MUMMA INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/glowingmumma.thrivingbubba/

 

GLOWING MUMMA THRIVING BUBBA FACEBOOOK: https://www.facebook.com/KaseyWillsonNaturopath

As the weeks of our third trimester fly by and we approach our guess date, we are getting so very excited to meet our sweet little second.

I know from tuning into other Mumma’s, friends, family and podcast guests that every experience as a Mumma of two is unique. I am preparing for challenging moments, days and weeks, know that my priorities will shift and another layer of perfectionism will be released, as I navigate a newborn while being a full time Mumma to my active and affectionate three year old. 

It won’t be easy, morterhood isn’t. But it sure is rewarding and full of so many moments that lead to a heart exploding with love.

Today I wanted to share an update on the second half of our pregnancy journey and answer some questions I’ve had from my @glowingmumma.thrivingbubba insta community. 

Here is episode 64- the final of the Glowing Mumma Thriving Bubba season 3. 

Podcast & Show Notes:

• Path To Glowing Mumma, The Pregnancy, Birth & Fourth Trimester Empowering Online Program: https://www.glowingmumma.com/path-to-glowing-mumma-mummatobe-disc (use 48 hour limited time code LOVE for a special podcast price)
• Episode 64 Show Notes: https://www.glowingmumma.com/blog/episode64
• Optimising Pregnancy Iron Levels (free training): https://www.glowingmumma.com/iron 

 

• @GlowingMumma.ThrivingBubba Instagram Feed: https://www.instagram.com/glowingmumma.thrivingbubba/ 
• @KaseyWillsonNaturopath Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/KaseyWillsonNaturopath 

What comes to mind when you think of childbirth? 

Often the precious placenta is left out of the picture and it's incredible benefits to Mum & Bub are forgotten. 

As a pregnancy health Naturopath, one topic that I encourage expecting Mums to consider, is how to honour their placenta post birth. 

While placenta encapsulation resonated for me and I feel really helped with my post birth recovery, I know Mum's who have had lotus births and others who have planted their placenta somewhere sacred. 

With several options available, I wanted to get an expert in the field onto the podcast to chat all this placenta magic and just why this organ is so special to both Mum and baby. 

Todays guest is Erin Black. On top of being a self proclaimed placenta nerd & women's health advocate, Erin is also a Mother to 3 wildlings residing on the coast in Adelaide, SA. She is a doula, childbirth educator, yoga nidra facilitator & space holder. 

Erin has joined me for episode 63 of the Glowing Mumma Thriving Bubba podcast. 

What We Chat About:

• How your placenta functions to nourish baby throughout pregnancy. 
• The process of birthing your placenta and what you need to know if you are opting for a natural birth. 
• The different ways of honouring your placenta post birth.
• What is the history of placenta consumption and what the process involves.
• The benefits for a new mum to consume their placenta.
• Important advice for a new mum to navigate her fourth trimester.
• Plus more!

Podcast Links & Show Notes:

•  Path To Glowing Mumma, the empowering pregnancy, birth & fourth trimester online program: https://www.glowingmumma.com/path-to-glowing-mumma-mummatobe-disc (use limited time code LOVE for a special podcast price)
• Episode 63 show notes: https://www.glowingmumma.com/blog/episode63

 

• @GlowingMumma.ThrivingBubba Instagram Feed: https://www.instagram.com/glowingmumma.thrivingbubba/ 
• @KaseyWillsonNaturopath Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/KaseyWillsonNaturopath 

When you enter a challenging moment or phase of your life, what helps you process this?

For some it's a verbal release, by chatting it over with friends, family or professionals, but for me, expressing how I feel in words is most healing. 

While I wouldn't call my cathartic words an art form, other talented souls are naturally blessed with expressing their thoughts, feelings and experiences through touching words and poetry. One of those women is Renée Melizza.

Creator of dear_daring_xo on Instagram, Renée is a first-time mum who lives in South Australia with her husband and toddler.

Renée truly believes; The best things in life are free. Laughter and dance are medicine. Gratitude makes your heart full. Everything comes to light when you write. To be unapologetically you, in this one life and that motherhood has been the incredible new chapter she didn’t know she needed so much.

Sentimental, goofy and down to earth, Renée has always loved writing, but discovered her love for writing poetry during those middle-of-the-night feeds, which is how ‘dear darling, a book about gratitude’, was born.

Renée writes honest and empowering poetry and musings on motherhood, in the hope that other mothers feel supported and less alone in the crazy, beautiful chaos. Nostalgic at heart, Renée also writes words to her little darling. She feels there is so much power in words and keepsakes.

 Renee joins me for an honest motherhood chat in episode 62 of the Glowing Mumma Thriving Bubba podcast.  

In this episode we explore...

>> Renée's personal transition into motherhood and the challenges she experienced throughout pregnancy and mum life so far.

>> Chatting work / mum life and tips that have helped her work towards this 'balance'.

>> Lessons from motherhood.

>> Word of motherhood through poetry - Renée shares two of her touching poems with us.

>> What Renée's new book 'Dear Darling, A book About Gratitude' is all about & how you can pick up a copy. 

Plus more!

Show Notes & Further Links:

GLOWING MUMMA THRIVING BUBBA SHOWNOTES: https://www.glowingmumma.com/blog/episode62 

GLOWING MUMMA INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/glowingmumma.thrivingbubba/

GLOWING MUMMA THRIVING BUBBA FACEBOOOK: https://www.facebook.com/KaseyWillsonNaturopath

While I was pregnant and approached birth, my only fear that I had was that my breastfeeding journey wouldn't go to 'plan'. I felt well educated and informed in all other areas, but felt like there were so many factors out of my control that could impact me nursing my daughter.

I'd heard many experiences of Mum's having challenges that impacted either their supply or baby's attachment and felt sad that more support wasn't available sooner to these women. 

I'm now so passionate about empowering expecting Mumma's both through the podcast, one-on-one work and online support, to be prepared before thrown into the sleep deprived new Mumma life.

To help share her knowledge and holistic breastfeeding support, I have invited Kerrie Adams on for a podcast chat. 

Kerrie is an IBCLC, Registered Midwife and Nurse living and working in private practice in the Gold Coast, Australia as a holistic lactation consultant.  She is also a mama of two young boys raising them wild and unschooling them for now. Kerrie also has a yoga background and believes in holistic and natural health.   She is a women's lifestyle and birth advocate and believes women have the innate power to do anything they desire if they just know how to ignite the fire  within.  Kerrie is also an entrepreneur working in the online space helping other mama's to become financially free females which she feels is the key to the healthful future of our beautiful planet.    This is episode 61 of the Glowing Mumma Thriving Bubba podcast.    What we explore...

>> Considerations to make if you are having difficulty with your breastfeeding journey, due to pain when baby is attaching and/or nipple bleeding?

>> The controversial topic of tongue ties - the types, consequences if left untreated, detection and holistic treatment options.

>> Suggestions for you if you are told your baby is losing weight and not getting enough milk in the first days post birth.

>> How to detect if a baby isn’t getting adequate breastmilk and guidance for mums in this situation.

>> Recommendations to help your energy and allow you to thrive through your breastfeeding journey.

>> How you can avoid being left feeling unheard throughout your new Mum and breastfeeding journey.

Plus more words of wisdom & comfort throughout!

Show Notes & Further Support:

GLOWING MUMMA THRIVING BUBBA SHOWNOTES: https://www.glowingmumma.com/blog/breastfeeding-101-with-lactation-consultant-midwife-kerrie-adams 

THRIVING BUBBA, THE HOLISTIC HEALTH GUIDE TO PROTECT & SUPPORT YOUR BABY's HEALTH & DEVELOPMENT FROM NEWBORN & BEYOND: https://www.glowingmumma.com/thriving-bubba 

GLOWING MUMMA INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/glowingmumma.thrivingbubba/

GLOWING MUMMA THRIVING BUBBA FACEBOOOK: https://www.facebook.com/KaseyWillsonNaturopath

Do you ever feel triggered and catch yourself in reactive mode? Yep, I've been there too, more than once.

One of my biggest parenting challenges currently is being well into my third trimester and struggling to build up the energy to 'deal with' end of the day tantrums, like navigating teeth and bed. My daughter is one to drag out the process by demanding more food from the fridge... and it takes mustering up a swagger of patience and persistence to get through it at the end of the day. 

So if you're dealing with anything like me, you'll want to tune into my informative but  comforting chat with psychologist Tammy Viterbo.

Tammy is a Mum of 2 with a BA in Psychology and a Masters in social work. Through her company, Happy Fambam, she aims to help parents understand the social, cognitive and emotional development of their children and enhance the parent-child relationship.

Tammy’s parenting philosophy centers around respectful, mindful and conscious parenting practices.

Listen into my chat with Tammy in episode 60 of the Glowing Mumma Thriving Bubba podcast. 

What we cover:

>> Helpful guidance to help parents deal with tantrums, respectfully.

>> How to navigate ‘naughty’ behaviour.

>> Tips you have around creating loving boundaries with little ones.

>> The role our language and behaviour plays when communicating with and spending time with our children and how can we use this to build healthy self confidence in our children for years to come.

>> What is the compassion corner.

>> Importance and consequences of our behaviours and actions on the health and happiness of our children. 

Plus more!

GLOWING MUMMA THRIVING BUBBA SHOWNOTES: https://www.glowingmumma.com/blog/episode60 

OPTIMISE YOUR VITAMIN D LEVELS (FREE GUIDE): https://www.glowingmumma.com/vitd-guide 

GLOWING MUMMA INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/glowingmumma.thrivingbubba/

GLOWING MUMMA THRIVING BUBBA FACEBOOOK: https://www.facebook.com/KaseyWillsonNaturopath