The Journey

Better Babies

Using the latest research, top experts and cutting edge science to approach conception, pregnancy and early years in a smarter way for our modern world

  1. 29/05/2020

    Ask the expert: major myth busting: new parent anxiety and breastfeeding with Dr Natasha Sriraman

    We speak to Dr Natasha Sriraman US board certified paediatrician, academic and mother about two subjects she is not only passionate about but where she feels some major myths need to be busted: maternal mental health and breastfeeding. This is a must listen for any new parent or parent-to-be

    59 min

  2. 08/05/2020

    Episode 50: Ask the expert: the ultimate ‘how to’ for good sleep

    We chat to Rosey Davidson founder of Just Chill Baby Sleep about her unique approach to promoting better sleep from birth through to adulthood. We talk about the core foundations, common mistakes and some of the key questions she gets asked. A must listen for any parent/parent to be or anyone looking to get healthier with better sleep.

    55 min

  3. 05/05/2020

    My Journey: Rosie Fawehimi on preterm birth

    Rosie shares her brave but ultimately positive experience of giving birth to her son Rudie at just 32 weeks. She talks about what helped, what hurt and what she learnt

    55 min

  4. 01/03/2020

    Episode 48: ask the expert - the need to know about modern hormone health with Dr Antoinette Falco

    We speak to Dr Antoinette Falco about her challenges with an undiagnosed thyroid issue and Hashimoto’s and what she has learnt from both a professional and personal standpoint. We also discuss other modern factors that can impact our all important hormones and most importantly what you can do about it. Including the contraceptive pill and her protocol to help your hormones readjust when you decide the time is right for a baby.

    1h 1m

  5. 14/02/2020

    One micro moment at a time: how to take care of mind health through the journey with Suzy Reading

    On today’s Ask the Expert we speak to chartered psychologist and author Suzy Reading about the need for self care through every step of the path to parenthood. Whether it be struggling with infertility, loss, or anxiety around pregnancy and mum/dad guilt. We get really practical with this one and guess what. It doesn’t have to be huge, time consuming or expensive.

    43 min

  6. 11/02/2020

    My Journey with Claire Holt: surviving miscarriage, anxiety and postnatal depression

    Claire Holt bravely shares with us an emotionally honest and raw account of her journey through miscarriage, anxiety, pregnancy and postnatal depression. She talks about how she felt, what she learnt and the things that helped her see the light at the end of the tunnel. The good news is she now has a gorgeous little boy called James. This is her story

    58 min

  7. 14/01/2020

    Our focus this week: egg quality, boosting milk supply, science of a tantrum, allergy prevention

    This week we look at a practical way you can boost a key hormone: Melatonin to protect the all important egg quality. We then look at the science behind boosting breast milk supply (low supply being the main reason behind quitting before personal goals). Next we look at the science behind a tantrum. Believe it or not, they are a positive for brain development. We look at what goes on and how you can help. Finally - we give the download from our conversation with Professor Gideon Lack one of the leading scientists behind the new wave of thinking around food allergy prevention.

    46 min

  8. 07/01/2020

    My Journey: anxiety, control and body image through pregnancy and beyond

    In this week’s ‘My Journey’ we talk to Vicky. Someone who really struggled with issues that many of us feel during pregnancy and postpartum but often feel guilty or ashamed to talk about. We talk about anxiety around lack of control, changing body shape, comparison to others and the ever present guilt. She talks very honestly about her feelings and experiences and the lessons she has learnt.

    39 min
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Using the latest research, top experts and cutting edge science to approach conception, pregnancy and early years in a smarter way for our modern world

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  • Creator
    Better Babies
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2020
  • Episodes
    50
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Better Babies
  • Show Website
    The Journey