In today's episode I am joined by Midwife and First 1000 days advocate, Lauren Williams. Lauren and I discuss the sometimes difficult and often overlooked journey from maidenhood to motherhood, known as matrescence. We also talk about Lauren’s raw and honest reflection of her own journey through motherhood, the importance of the first 1000 days from pregnancy to age 2 and the benefits of infant massage.

No matter where you are on your journey through motherhood, whether that be a new mum, a step mum, a grandmum or anywhere in between, this is an episode not to be missed.

For more information about Matrescence, please visit these sites:
Dr Aurelie Athan - the definitive source - https://www.matrescence.com/
Dr Sophie Brock - https://drsophiebrock.com/
Amy Taylor-Kabbaz - https://www.amytaylorkabbaz.com/
Dr Oscar Serrallach - https://www.droscarserrallach.com/

Podcasts:
'The Good Enough Mother' (Dr Sophie Brock) - https://drsophiebrock.com/podcast
'Happy Mama Movement' (Amy Taylor-Kabbaz) - https://www.amytaylorkabbaz.com/podcast/

Additional themes touched on:
The First 1000 Days - Evidence paper https://www.aracy.org.au/documents/item/549
The Raising Children's Network - https://raisingchildren.net.au/guides/first-1000-days

For Dads:
Mr. Dad - antenatal and post natal care for Dads: http://www.mrdad.com.au/

A very big thank you to Lauren for her wisdom and honesty. You can reach out to Lauren here:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tapestryoflife_midwife/
or email Lauren at [email protected]

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