Belly Baby Mom

We are back!!

We hope you've had a lovely summer :)In today's episode, we are happy to introduce to you our newest team member Ellis - a trained and certified Birth & Postnatal Doula, and she takes it upon her to ask us LOTS of questions on the true role of a doula! Listen in to our FAQ's and let us know if we've missed anything you'd like to know!

We are also super excited to bring to you 2 of the world's most renowned Childbirth Educator & Doula professional trainings this November! These trainings apply to anyone with or without a background in childbirth; our only pre-requisite is having a passion for supporting women :) Should you want to receive details, don't hesitate to get in touch with Ele on [email protected].

Until next time!

Love,

Shereen, Eleonora (and Ellis!)

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We are back with Barbara Harper! If you have not yet listened to part one of this two-part episode, then go ahead and tune in to episode 12!

Barbara Harper is a leading voice for childbirth and maternity care reform, an author, educator, midwife and internationally recognized expert on the use of warm water immersion for labor and birth.

In this episode, Barbara talks to us all about WATER BIRTH. It's benefits and risks, who makes a good candidate, why it benefits both mom and baby, and so much more! If you enjoyed this 2-part episode, then go ahead and share it with those you think might enjoy from it!

Listen in to find out more about our upcoming ‘July' & August events, and take a moment to visit our website and sign up to our monthly newsletter for regular updates!

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In today’s very special episode, in her cozy and warm hotel room, we sit down for a lovely and inspiring chat with Barbara Harper, a leading voice for childbirth and maternity care reform, an author, educator, midwife and internationally recognized expert on the use of warm water immersion for labor and birth.

Barbara is a true guardian of Gentle Birth practices; her award winning book and DVD, Gentle Birth Choices, has influenced hundreds of thousands of parents and professionals worldwide. Her mission is for women to have gentle respectful births and ’to ensure that waterbirth is an available option for all women in all birth settings’.

Barbara takes us back to how it all started for her, why she does what she does today, her beliefs and experiences with birthing women and newborn babies and most importantly why she believes women deserve to have gentle births.

Don't forget to check back in for part 2!

Listen in to find out more about our upcoming ‘July’ events, and take a moment to visit our website and sign up to our monthly newsletter for updates!

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In today’s episode, we discuss a very important topic that can affect many women during pregnancy and the early postpartum period - Emotional Health. We sit down with Dr. Marie Thompson, Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Director at Vivamus, who breaks it all down for us. The different postpartum disorders, the difference between the baby blues, Postpartum Depression and even what Postpartum Psychosis is. What are the signs that you or your partner can watch out for, and what you can do to help yourself if you find yourself experiencing emotional difficulties during and after having your baby,

We would love to hear your thoughts on this topic, and so pls feel free to reach out if you have any comments, suggestions, or would like to share your own personal experiences.

Listen to the details for our upcoming Positive Birth Antenatal Workshop, Baby Massage group course and Hypnobirthing course all happening this month. Enjoy x

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In the beautiful offices of Malaak Mama & Baby care, we sit down with UAE’s very own ‘Baby Whisperer’ Cecile, who talks to us all about Baby Sleep! She takes us through the E.A.S.Y routine for baby sleep [from the book ‘Secrets of the Baby Whisperer by Tracy Hogg], that she implements in her very own ‘Good Habits’ programme, helping mothers to understand their babies better, which is key to better sleep for all. We discuss what H.A.T is, the 6 sleep states babies go through during each sleep cycle, and how you can recognize the signs that your baby is now ready for some sleep, or that you may have just missed that window of opportunity!

Also, some burning questions! Is co-sleeping right for you & your baby? Should babies be ‘sleeping through the night’? And a personal favorite…. Can formula feeding your baby before bed make him sleep longer? Listen in to hear what Cecile has to say. Until next time!

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DISCLAIMER:

1. The assumptions, views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the speaker and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views of the show, the hosts or the company, Belly Baby Mom.

2. Information shared on this episode may contain inaccuracies or may support beliefs that may not reflect those of each of our listeners. We highly recommend our listeners to do their own research & seek guidance from their care providers in order to make the best well informed decisions for themselves.

Love & hugs,
 Shereen & Ele

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After a very successful and informative Belly Baby Mom 'MOVIE NIGHT' on April 21st....we are back! The movie night saw numerous parents to be, parents & Birth professionals, who were invited for a free screening of the award winning documentary 'Birth Story - Ina May Gaskin & The Farm Midwives, inspiring talks as ell as various mother & baby business stalls for all to visit.

In this episode, we listen to 3 inspiring talks from 3 wonderful and passionate women who spoke to our audience that evening. In case you have missed the event, here's your chance to catch the highlights!

The talks were given by Avon Strahle (Assistant Director of Nursing - Dubai Hospital), Nikky Oliver (UK Trained Midwife), Dr. Ani Enberg (Specialist OBGYN at Drs. Nicolas & Asp / Saudi German Hospital) and Cecile De Scally (Midwife Educator - Malaak Mama & Baby care).

Hope you enjoy these inspiring talks! If you do, make sure you share this episode with family & friends whom you feel it would make a small yet significant difference to. Let's do this!

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Love & hugs,
 Shereen & Ele

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Can a cesarean section birth be an empowering experience? We sat down with Carla, a working-from-home mom, who shared with us her beautiful family centered & gentle belly birth experience, that came about after being diagnosed with Placenta Previa, doing ALOT of research and then making a tough decision to go ahead with a planned birth. Carla tells us what she thought were the key aspects that supported her and why she believes that every birthing woman has the right to ask questions and go after the births they believe in.

We also are SUPER EXCITED to invite you to our next MOVIE NIGHT event on April 21st! With the theme, ‘Supporting Women: Doctors, Midwives & Doulas”, with great food, mom & baby stalls, prizes & goodie bags up for grabs! Please make sure you register on the below link if you would like to attend. See you Saturday!

www.bellybabymom.com/event

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 Shereen & Ele

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**SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!**

Our long awaited 3rd edition MOVIE NIGHT is on! Make sure you SAVE THE DATE for Saturday, April 21st - Follow us on Facebook & Instagram (@bellybabymom) and subscribe to our website www.bellybabymom.com for details & updates to come!

In today’s episode, we speak with Halima, who shares her inspiring journey, for achieving the VBA2C she had planned and hoped for. Halima has had 2 previous c-sections and takes us through the birth stories of all her 3 children. We go on to chat about the birth scene in Dubai, how things are done in the NHS (UK), the roles of midwives, doctors & doulas, and what she believes got her to have a successful Vaginal Birth after 2 Cesarean Sections. Enjoy the show and let us know your thoughts!

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 Shereen & Ele

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In this week’s episode, in the cozy (yet busy!) lobby of the Dusit Thani Dubai hotel, we sat down with Jasmine for a chat, as she just finished attending a Lactation Education Conference at the hotel.

Jasmine Sneyd, a long serving British midwife, first started her career in the Corniche Hospital in Abudhabi, in 1982.

She retells her experiences back in the 80’s…how women birthed and how they were supported, how midwives were respected for their roles and how they were known as the ’special ladies’ , the parenting education she supported couples with but also how she wishes that births today were less medicalized and hopes that one day, things go back to the way they were. Jasmine also shares with us the birth stories of her 4 children whom were all born in Al Corniche Hospital in Abudhabi.

Grab a cuppa - enjoy this episode!

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Meet Aida. An Emirati working mother who boasts a lively & outgoing personality that is truly infectious! Aida wears MANY hats and also holds a respectable position at Dubai Tourism, as a Director in Marketing Management, yet somehow, she manages to do it all.

She tells how she creates that balance, which can be fulfilling, yet not always perfect. Aida also takes us through her birth experiences and what she has learnt along the way, to make informed decisions for pregnancy & parenting, that were just right for her and her family.

An inspiration to all working mothers out there, please have a listen, and enjoy :)

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Love & hugs,

Shereen & Ele