Meet Kirra, 

She became a mum only a few short months ago to baby Banks. It was so cool talking to someone who is literally in the tranches of new motherhood! She was a breath of fresh air and it was so cool to hear her talk about Matrescence even though she didn't realise that's what she was doing at the time. 

Make sure you listen till the end because I have something exciting to share with you!

I loved doing this interview, and even listening to it back it sounded so much like just a fun chat with a friend! 
Chrissy is a beautiful midwife and Im sure she is as equally beautiful mumma! 

I love that we laughed about some of the same stuff that we experienced as new mums, and yet I was a midwife before and she wasn't until after... just helps remind me that motherhood is a universal language that we all speak & our midwifery just bonds our understanding even further!

Hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed making it!

I remember walking through my house with a crying 8 month old and a tantruming almost 3 year old under my arms heading for the bathroom. I turned on the shower and we all sat on the floor of the shower calming down from all the tears (including mine). I have always used water when I feel awful... headache- have a shower; period pain- have a shower; vomiting- have a shower; labouring and giving birth- have a shower. So it made total sense to me to take the kids, even as tiny babies, into the shower when they were really upset. 

This episode was me chatting about how I used water in the early weeks with my kids, how to have a shower with them (because I often get the shocked face when I say you can take your baby into the shower) and different bathing options. 

Happy to share my secrets with you!!!

Meet Toni,
She is a 31 year old mother of 4! She has 2 step sons Jacob 11 and Jayden 9 and 2 Bio kids Kelso 7 and Kendelle 2. You can find her on Instagram @myblendedchaos where is real about what its like being the mum to a blended family. 

Toni and I grew up next door to each other. Its been a beautiful thing watching her become and mum and for us to be around to support each other all these years later!

Hope you enjoy!

This episode offers education around all kinds safe sleep choices for you and your baby. There isn't any recommendations just advice from reputable sources so that you can make a more informed decision around where your baby will sleep. 

For my first guest I interviewed my sister Ashlie. She is a 33 year old mother of 1. Her daughter, Peyton, is almost 8 and was born 7 months after my first child Sam. 

We have lived in different states since we were teenagers but despite this, having kids at the same time has definitely brought us closer together! I often  wish we lived closer!

Im excited for you to hear her story! I hope it helps you on your own journey!

Newborn sleep-
https://education.possumsonline.com/blog/babies-and-sleep-matter-choice


Cry it out (Australian Association for Infant mental health)-
https://www.aaimhi.org/key-issues/position-statements-and-guidelines/AAIMHI-Position-paper-1-Controlled-crying.pdf

Baby Wearing-
https://www.mummamidwife.com.au/2021/02/15/7-top-baby-wearing-benefits/

https://www.mummamidwife.com.au/2021/02/05/7-ways-to-wear-your-baby-and-be-hands-free/

My 3rd baby was very wanted but I was sooooo surprised that I got him! After years of infertility and IVF to get the older 2, I definitely thought I wouldn't ever fall pregnant by surprise!

His pregnancy was a rollercoaster... and I guess it was preparing me for mum life of 3!

Pelvic Dysfunction In Pregnancy-
https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/related-conditions/common-symptoms/pelvic-pain/

https://www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/symptoms-and-solutions/symphysis-pubis-dysfunction

https://www.rcog.org.uk/globalassets/documents/patients/patient-information-leaflets/pregnancy/pi-pelvic-girdle-pain-and-pregnancy.pdf


SRC Recovery Shorts-
https://srchealth.com/collections/pregnancy/products/src-pregnancy-shorts

Belly Band-
https://www.babybunting.com.au/belly-bandit-upsie-belly-black-medium.html

Long Early Labour-

Contractions

• May begin irregular and become regular
• Usually stay five or greater minutes apart
• May feel strong, but usually do not get closer together
• Lying down does not usually make them go away
• May last 24-36 hours without significant cervical changes
• Resting and sleeping may be challenging
• It is common practice to be sent home to rest or to await stronger labor

Breastfeeding Support Groups-

Australian Breastfeeding Association-
https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au

Breastfeeding Support-
https://breastfeeding.support

LA LECHE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL
https://www.llli.org

Milk Meg-
https://themilkmeg.com

Pinky McKay-
https://www.pinkymckay.com



YouTube Videos-
https://youtu.be/leuiua2aPco

https://youtu.be/S5RijIXcHlk

https://youtu.be/rbbsPjg8Y5I



Facebook Groups-
https://www.facebook.com/groups/breastfeedersinaustralia

https://www.facebook.com/groups/qldbreastfeedingtribe

https://www.facebook.com/groups/BFOlderBabiesandBeyond



World Health Organisation-
https://www.who.int/health-topics/breastfeeding#tab=tab_1

https://www.who.int/news/item/15-01-2011-exclusive-breastfeeding-for-six-months-best-for-babies-everywhere


Mastitis-
https://www.llli.org/breastfeeding-info/mastitis/

Thrush-
https://www.llli.org/breastfeeding-info/thrush/

Cluster feeding-
https://themilkmeg.com/cluster-feeding-normal-not/