For our final episode in Season 1, we’re deep diving into Birth Preparation, empowering you with the knowledge to best prepare for labour and birth. We delve into the history of the role of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture in Gynaecology and Obstetrics for thousands of years and fast forward to the 21st century to discuss the evidence behind using Acupuncture and Acupressure as part of birth preparation to support an efficient labour and birth. We share our recommended tools, tips and educational resources for both vaginal and caesarean births and unpack a listener’s question in the Dear Dao Does segment. 

Delve Season 2 is launching on Monday 29/9 and will continue fortnightly.

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Show notes

• Liza Colpa, Insight Timer

• Welcome to the Womb podcast - Pain relief in Labour episode

• Welcome to the Womb podcast - Hospital bag checklist epsiode 

• Birth with confidence by Rhea Dempsey

• Beyond the birth plan by Rhea Demspey

• Born Ready program

• Labour with Love birth course 

• Epi-No Childbirth and Pelvic Floor trainer 

• Acupressure for Birth Preparation and Labour online course 

• One Mama Midwife Caesarean section class

• One Mama Midwife Birth comb

• Birth Weapon balls

• The Dao Does journal - How Pre-Birth Acupuncture supports an efficient Labour

• The Dao Does journal -  When to have Acupuncture in your Pregnancy?

• The Dao Does journal - What is Moxibustion therapy for Breech babies?

• The Dao Does journal - How Birth Preparation supports your pelvic floor with Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist Jo Murdoch

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This week, we’re deep diving into better understanding your menstrual cycle, equipping you with the insight of looking through a Traditional Chinese Medicine lens to explain your cycle as seasons. We delve into the history of menstruation, from ancient beliefs to modern science and discuss 5 ways to learn about your menstrual cycle, the two phases and what a healthy period looks like. In the Dear Dao Does segment we unpack a listener's question about ice baths across the menstrual cycle from a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective.

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This episode is proudly brought to you by Biomedica a leading Australian-owned, practitioner-only nutraceutical company trusted for over 25 years.

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Show Notes

The New Yorker - ‘What We Still Don’t Know About Periods’

www.newyorker.com/books/under-review/what-we-still-dont-know-about-periods

The Dao Does - Cold Water Immersion

thedaohealth.com.au/how-does-tcm-view-cold-water-immersion-therapy/

The Dao Does - What Am I Looking For? Understanding Your Bleed

thedaohealth.com.au/understanding-your-menstrual-bleed/ 

Dr. Stacy Sims on DOAC

open.spotify.com/episode/37HUAmld0cYeKak4NOCBVW 

BBC Podcast - 28ish Days Later

open.spotify.com/show/0le1kyKiXmaI8fsZL8owqp?si=0026da6cd43049c6 

Organic Tampons & Pads - TOM Organics

thetomco.com/au/ 

Flo App

flo.health/ 

Clue App

helloclue.com/ 

Alissa Viti - In the Flow

floliving.com/in-the-flo-book 

Lara Briden - Period Repair Manual

www.larabriden.com/period-repair-manual/ 

The Dao Does - Seed Cycling

thedaohealth.com.au/seed-cycling-what-is-it-can-it-support-my-hormones/

This week, we’re deep diving into Menopause, offering an integrative lens on this transformative life transition. We trace the history of menopause — once overlooked, now gaining the attention it deserves — and unpack the four key phases. We explore how hormonal shifts impact brain function, mood, and memory, and how Traditional Chinese Medicine views this change. We delve into key lifestyle influences and what it means to build an integrative shared-care team as you step into becoming a wise woman. In our Dear Dao Does segment, we unpack Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT) and share clinical insights and real-world reflections from practice.
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This episode of Delve is brought to you by YES. YES creates vaginal moisturisers, lubricants and feminine washes that respect the vaginal microbiome. They are certified organic, pH matched and designed to be side-effect free with no parabens and no hormones. YES is recommended by gynaecologists and pelvic physiotherapists worldwide. Available online at yesyesyesaustralia.com.au
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Show notes:

The Dao Does Journal - Three Golden Opportunities

The Menopause Brain - Dr. Lisa Mosconi 

Dr Lisa Mosconi on DCEO with Steven Barlett 

Dr. Mary Claire Haver - OBGYN

The M Word - Dr Ginni Mansberg

Sober Curious - Ruby Warrington

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This week, we’re deep diving into IVF, equipping you with the insight of looking through an integrative lens when navigating your fertility. We delve into the history of In Vitro Fertilisation, discuss how Acupuncture supports unassisted and assisted conception, how to schedule your Acupuncture sessions alongside your IVF cycle, and the research behind the efficacy of Acupuncture for improved IVF outcomes. We unpack a listener’s question in the Dear Does segment and discuss our key recommendations to support you alongside IVF or egg freezing. 

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This episode is proudly brought to you by Vital.ly, our trusted platform for connecting patients with practitioner-recommended supplements and lifestyle products.

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Show notes

Kosas Revealer Foundation 

Sandor Guasha Comb 

Annual ANZARD Report 

Eggs Unscrambled by Agnes Fischer

Lucy Lines on Instagram @Twolinesfertility

The Dao Does Journal Navigating Egg Freezing 

The Dao Does Journal Acupuncture and IVF

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This week, we’re deep diving into Endometriosis, empowering you with the knowledge to enable you to navigate your experience and your health. We delve into the condition’s history, discuss why focusing on the management of Endometriosis is important, answer our first listener question in our Dear Does segment and discuss how we prepare for our bleed each month. 

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Show notes

Period Pain & Pins Community Acupuncture Clinic

The Dao Does Journal: Acupuncture for Endometriosis related Pelvic Pain

The Dao Does Journal: How Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture support Endometriosis

Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa See

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In our inaugural episode, we’re introducing your hosts of Delve, deep diving into the history of Traditional Chinese Medicine and sharing our current favourite Chinese Medicine rituals.Join us on socials to learn more about Integrative Chinese Medicine for Women's Health and to vote in our polls. 

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Show notes:

The Spark in the Machine by Daniel Keown 

The Dao Does Journal: Acupuncture vs Dryneedling 

Gua Sha tool by The Dao Health

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