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In this episode of Middee our host Mon is joined by The Founder of Rhythm First Aid and Paediatric Emergency Nurse Nicole Gleeson. Nicole + Mon discuss the most common injuries & conditions we see in newborns, infants and children, how to best assess your child if they are unwell, performing basic life support + so much more. Nicole explains what you can expect when you come into an ED and shares some helpful tips on how the emergency systems prioritse care. This is an hour of life saving education - we hope you enjoy.

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It is important to note that the topics discussed in this episode are not advice but rather education. If you have any concerns regarding your own pregnancy please seek medical advice from your own healthcare provider

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In todays Episode our host Mon is joined by Lucy Morrison where we discuss her motherhood journey. After a long conception journey & overcoming one of life's cruel + unexpected challenges, Lucy found herself to finally be pregnant with that baby she had always dreamt of.

After a positive spontaneous labour + instrumental birth, Lucy ran into some troubles during the postnatal period including breastfeeding difficulties & her battle with PND. Living in London away from her family & friends Lucy highlights the importance of seeking help from others.

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If you wish to share your pregnancy and motherhood experience you can get in touch with me by emailing [email protected] and find us on instagram at @themiddeesociety or @monique_maitland.

It is important to note that the topics discussed in this episode are not advice but rather education. If you have any concerns regarding your own pregnancy please seek medical advice from your own healthcare provider

Todays episode is proudly brought to you by tommeee tippee

tommee tippee offer a range of award-winning infant feeding, sleep, soothing and hygiene products. They're loved by babies and parents in over 70 countries and been supporting parents for over 50 years. With their most breast-like teat ever latch is guaranteed (probably why 97% of mums recommend tommee tippee). Tommee Tippee's teats stretch and flex just like Mum & are naturally anti-colic just like Mum!

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In todays Episode our host Mon is joined by Maggie Chretien where she shares her motherhood experience. Maggie discusses the rollercoaster which is motherhood including her birth stories, miscarriages, mental health battles & her experience with prolapse and sleep school.

Maggie is passionate about normalising life postpartum & we discuss how ever woman's motherhood experience is unique and that no two look the same.

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It is important to note that the topics discussed in this episode are not advice but rather education. If you have any concerns regarding your own pregnancy please seek medical advice from your own healthcare provider

In today's episode our host Mon speaks with Chantal about her unique journey into motherhood. After a low risk pregnancy and uncomplicated natural birth Chantal would have never expected the next chapter to unfold the way that it did. Her Son Soul was born with difficulty breathing and displayed syndromal facial features. These conditions were not noted in utero and therefore was an enormous shock to Chantal & Jake, their family & friends & their hospital team. Soul case is 1 in 7.9 billion & Chantal talks us through his journey as well as shows her incredible resilience, strength & ongoing ability to always find a positive in every situation.

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It is important to note that the topics discussed in this episode are not advice but rather education. If you have any concerns regarding your own pregnancy please seek medical advice from your own healthcare provider

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In today's episode our host Mon speaks with Lydia Connolly midwife , mumma and founder of Partum Panties where we discuss everything to do with what happens to your tits and bits in the early postpartum period. Covering topics to do with normal bleeding post birth, wound care, vaginal & cesarean recovery tips, sore nips, full breasts, mastitis, baby blues plus much much more. Lydia shares with us her Partum Panties journey discussing the many beneficial reasons why she created such an incredible product to provide comfort and support for women in the early postpartum period. This episode is your one stop shop for all your initial postpartum questions and concerns.

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It is important to note that the topics discussed in this episode are not advice but rather education. If you have any concerns regarding your own pregnancy please seek medical advice from your own healthcare provider

In today's episode our host Mon speaks with Sam Brodrick about her motherhood journey. Sam always knew she wanted to be a mother and at the age of 28 decided that she didn't need a partner or to wait any longer she was ready to take on this journey by herself.

Sam talks us through intrauterine insemination and her solo parenting journey. We hope that this episode provides insight into this topic but also starts a positive conversation for any women who may be considering going down the IUI or IVF process solo.

Defined by Monash IVF- Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) - is a procedure aimed to help the sperm inseminate the uterus. It's one of the simpler and less invasive treatment options available to help you have a baby. It increases the number of sperm that reach the fallopian tubes. The more sperm that reach the tubes - the greater the chance of fertilisation.

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It is important to note that the topics discussed in this episode are not advice but rather education. If you have any concerns regarding your own pregnancy please seek medical advice from your own healthcare provider

In today's episode Mon is joined by founders of MISSTA Demi Duncan & Melinda Baxter. After having their own children Demi & Mel quickly discovered the judgement that came with Motherhood- more specifically surrounding the taboo topic of Formula feeding. This is where MISSTA was born. They created MISSTA to help empower women about their desired feeding choices - wether that was formula feeding or mixed feeding to not feel judgement and rather feel supported and heard. In this episode we discuss the many reasons why women may choose to formula feed and open a discussion in an attempt to help break down the stigma and make women feel supported in whatever feeding journey they may choose, bottle or breast or Both! .

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It is important to note that the topics discussed in this episode are not advice but rather education. If you have any concerns regarding your own pregnancy please seek medical advice from your own healthcare provider

In today's episode our host Mon speak's with Maggie Jackson. After settling in at home post emergency caesarean Maggie found herself being readmitted into hospital 3 & 4 weeks postpartum due to ongoing bleeding commonly described as a secondary PPH. After extensive testing and investigations Maggie was diagnosed with a rare condition called Uterine Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM). It has since been 2 years & at the age of 28 Maggie is currently 3 weeks post op after having a hysterectomy due to ongoing complications. Maggie & Mon discuss the pressures that society places on women to have bigger family's without considering any of the post-partum issues and hope that this episode provides better education and awareness surrounding this topic.

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It is important to note that the topics discussed in this episode are not advice but rather education. If you have any concerns regarding your own pregnancy please seek medical advice from your own healthcare provider

In today's episode our host Mon speak's with Embryologist Alex Crough. Alex shares insightful knowledge surrounding the IVF process. She discusses egg retrieval, egg storage, egg, sperm & embryo handling as well as the final stage of the IVF process, the embryo transfer. Alex explains each topic in an easily digestible way to provide more education about IVF, the role of an embryologist & the increasingly popular option of egg freezing.

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It is important to note that the topics discussed in this episode are not advice but rather education. If you have any concerns regarding your own pregnancy please seek medical advice from your own healthcare provider

In today's episode in honour of mothers day our host Mon speaks with her beautiful Mum Sherrell, most commonly known as Shez.

Shez is a mother of 5 pretty amazing kids. 4 living (Bec, Emma, Daniel & Mon) and one angel (Lachlan). She takes us through her motherhood journey of love, loss, grief & resilience. With three previous text book pregnancies and births Sherrell would have never imagined herself losing her fourth child Lachlan during childbirth. After suffering a placental abruption in labour, Lachlan was deprived of the oxygen he required to survive. Although resuscitated, Lachlan wasn't able to stay alive without mechanical ventilation and at only 24 hours old Sherrell had to come to the heart breaking decision to stop life support. Shez talks us though this moment and the impact it had on her, her family & community. She then explains how she found the strength again to try for another baby and the anxiety she had surrounding this pregnancy.

With many highs and lows throughout her life Shez shares her secrets to time management, resilience and how she best manages the never ending mother's mental load.

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It is important to note that the topics discussed in this episode are not advice but rather education. If you have any concerns regarding your own pregnancy please seek medical advice from your own healthcare provider