We don't always associate 'good posture' with babies, but future good posture can be grounded in early developmental habits. 'Birth strain' can be a factor when babies are unsettled, 'windy' or a bit behind with developmental milestones. Forceps deliveries, extended labour or breech births can sometimes leave bubs a little out of shape. This can have consequences for later walking progress, inward pointing toes and possibly dysplasia of the hips.

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Our guest today is Kasey Willson from Glowing Mumma, Thriving Bubba and we are discussing nutrition and nourishing mum and baby, from your baby’s microbiome and gut health introducing solids and supporting your toddler’s immune system.

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As Professor Amy Brown and Pinky discuss, there are many confusing and contradictory health, commercial and social messages that tend to 'deluge' new Mums - especially when it comes to breast and bottle feeding.

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Two weeks ago Kateryna was an ‘ordinary’ mum, going to the gym and having coffee with other mothers in her Ukraine home. Now, with her husband and babies, she has fled her home where bombs destroyed nearby apartments and a kindergarten to shelter with family.

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All babies are different! How could a ‘one size fits all’ approach to baby sleep possibly work (particularly an approach that advocates separation of mother and baby)? In this insightful episode, Pinky interviews Carly Grubb, Founder and managing director of Australian charity, Little Sparklers, home of The Beyond Sleep Training Project and Podcast.

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Thinking about how to approach weaning your little one off night feeds? Well, Pinky’s main message is ‘Gradually and with love’ :>) In this episode, Pinky reminds us to be empathic and look at it from baby’s side – how do we feel as adults if we wake up distressed, uncomfortable, thirsty, hungry or just really wired from the day’s activities.

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Dr Caroline Howarth is a Mum of five and a Paediatric Dentist, she fielded a mouthful of questions from Pinky's Facebook page - everything from wee hours feeds and tooth decay to flossing and frenulums. It’s fascinating to hear the critical role that saliva plays in dental health. Although 'teething' can sometimes be a general explanation for baby's discomfort and sleeping issues, Caroline warns that rosey cheeks, prolonged discomfort and elevated temperature are more likely to be symptoms of other health conditions.

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Villages aren’t just for bringing up children. Sometimes we need them to help feed the babies too. Today, our Tits Up guest is GP, Dr Marina McPherson and we are discussing Breastfeeding with Insufficient Glandular Tissue.

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Our Tits Up guest today is Turia Pitt and we are talking about ‘Hope, Happiness and Mindset’. Ultra marathon runner and coach, bushfire survivor, mining engineer and Mum… inspiring just doesn’t say enough!

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Clinical terms for parenting styles can often be misunderstood and loaded with bias. ‘Elimination Communication’ is one of these harsh sounding descriptions that seems to come out of a science lab! It ‘really means’ paying attention to your infant or toddlers verbal and non-verbal cues, and Cindy has lived it and writes about it.

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