Bloom with Body, Birth & Baby Amber

Episode 25: Low Sleep Needs Babies & Societal pressures around sleep with Katie from Katie's Babies
Are you feeling overwhelmed with current sleep culture? Do you feel like you just can’t ‘perfect’ the cot day naps? Your baby just doesn’t sleep like the other babies you know and you feel overwhelmed by it all?
Then this episode is a MUST!
Katie and I talk about…
- Low sleep needs babies 
- Strategies for parents with low sleep needs babies 
- Comparison when it comes to sleep
- Biological normal infant sleep 
- Societal expectations and pressures around sleep
- The mental load for mother’s and the lack of support
- The current ‘independence’ culture for babies 
Plus so much more!

To see more of Katie's content and to get in touch head to:
https://katiesbabies.com.au/
@katies_babies
To see more of Amber's content, check out her instagram @bodybirthandbaby
Amber has educational self-paced courses, Womb to World, Prepare for Postpartum and many more. Check out www.bodybirthandbaby.com.au to sign up for her holistic courses that aim to prepare you for birth and postpartum.

Disclaimer: Please note the information in this course is for education purposes only, ensure you reach out to your care provider for individualised advice, as this does not constitute medical advice as this is general education only. Body, Birth & Baby will not be liable for any losses/damage/ expenses/ injury as you should not be reliant on this information

From Day One is a space for mums navigating pregnancy and postpartum, with a primary focus on parental wellbeing and building community. Their first space is now open in Prahran, with a group space to connect with other parents, Mother's Groups with weekly guest speakers, and casual group sessions with access to specialists such as lactation, sleep, nutritionists, counsellors and psychologists. 



In this episode we discuss:



What is From Day One...How Keshia and Ariel came up with the idea...The amazing services they are offering womenAll about Mother’s groups at From Day One and what makes them so uniqueThe most common themes of what women most found they needed postpartum and how they wished they preparedTo find From Day One go to:
https://www.fromdayone.com.au/
Find them on instagram @fromdayone
To see more of Amber's content, check out her instagram @bodybirthandbaby
Amber has educational self-paced courses, Womb to World, Prepare for Postpartum and many more. Check out www.bodybirthandbaby.com.au to sign up for her holistic courses that aim to prepare you for birth and postpartum.

Disclaimer: Please note the information in this course is for education purposes only, ensure you reach out to your care provider for individualised advice, as this does not constitute medical advice as this is general education only. Body, Birth & Baby will not be liable for any losses/damage/ expenses/ injury as you should not be reliant on this information

This episode is a solo episode where I talk you through our night weaning experience so far... the high's, the low's and everything in between
To see more of Amber's content, check out her instagram @bodybirthandbaby
Amber has educational self-paced courses, Womb to World, Prepare for Postpartum and many more. Check out www.bodybirthandbaby.com.au to sign up for her holistic courses that aim to prepare you for birth and postpartum.

Disclaimer: Please note the information in this course is for education purposes only, ensure you reach out to your care provider for individualised advice, as this does not constitute medical advice as this is general education only. Body, Birth & Baby will not be liable for any losses/damage/ expenses/ injury as you should not be reliant on this information

This is a solo episode answering your questions from instagram, in this episode we discuss...
Low sleep needs baby- what did naps look like for us early on, where are we at today How do I balance work with a low sleep needs babyHow I set boundaries around work etcBreastfeeding after 12 months- what does it look like How we as a partnership navigate the mental load Friendships since becoming a mum 



To see more of Amber's content, check out her instagram @bodybirthandbaby
Amber has educational self-paced courses, Womb to World, Prepare for Postpartum and many more. Check out www.bodybirthandbaby.com.au to sign up for her holistic courses that aim to prepare you for birth and postpartum.

Disclaimer: Please note the information in this course is for education purposes only, ensure you reach out to your care provider for individualised advice, as this does not constitute medical advice as this is general education only. Body, Birth & Baby will not be liable for any losses/damage/ expenses/ injury as you should not be reliant on this information

Renee is a clinical dietitian who specialises in preconception, pregnancy and postpartum nutrition. She is the author of Nurture the Seed: Your evidenced-based guide to prenatal nutrition. She has a strong research foundation and utilises a ‘wholefood’ approach to pregnancy nutrition. Renee is also the mother of two young children and is a passionate home cook who loves connecting people through food.

In this episode we discuss:
The foods that women should be aiming to eat in pregnancy for a well balanced dietThe amount of food that women should consume in pregnancyFood ideas women may be able to eat in pregnancy if they are nauseousFoods women should aim to incorporate preconception, to ensure they are well nourished heading in to pregnancyIron rich foods for preconception and pregnancy Navigating the overwhelm of supplements Labour snacks that women can have to help sustain them in labour
You can find Renee on instagram at @nurturetheseed
Her website is:
https://www.nurturetheseed.com.au/
Check out her book here:
https://www.nurturetheseed.com.au/shop/p/nurture-the-seed


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To see more of Amber's content, check out her instagram @bodybirthandbaby
Amber has educational self-paced courses, Womb to World, Prepare for Postpartum and many more. Check out www.bodybirthandbaby.com.au to sign up for her holistic courses that aim to prepare you for birth and postpartum.

Disclaimer: Please note the information in this course is for education purposes only, ensure you reach out to your care provider for individualised advice, as this does not constitute medical advice as this is general education only. Body, Birth & Baby will not be liable for any losses/damage/ expenses/ injury as you should not be reliant on this information

I this episode I discuss:
Our first year, month by month overview Our sleep journeyWhat sleep looks like for us nowHow I have managed to stop doing a contact nap during the day Managing a low sleep needs babyOur solids journeyWhat has made a big difference to our solids journey How our breastfeeding journey is going What my plans are with breastfeeding What I would do differently next timeWhat surprised me about myself in motherhood Plus so much more!


To see more of Amber's content, check out her instagram @bodybirthandbaby
Amber has educational self-paced courses, Womb to World, Prepare for Postpartum and many more. Check out www.bodybirthandbaby.com.au to sign up for her holistic courses that aim to prepare you for birth and postpartum.

Disclaimer: Please note the information in this course is for education purposes only, ensure you reach out to your care provider for individualised advice, as this does not constitute medical advice as this is general education only. Body, Birth & Baby will not be liable for any losses/damage/ expenses/ injury as you should not be reliant on this information