The Last Push The Baby Academy

In this week's episode, broadcaster, writer, beauty columnist and presenter of Catch Up podcast, Louise McSharry joins our midwife host, the other Louise! 
Louise talks about experiences becoming Mum to Sam and Ted, her two lovely sons and how she found navigating the maternity system as a woman in a bigger body. 
The pair speak passionately about how the healthcare system can treat bigger people unfairly and how thin isn’t always good and fat isn’t bad!! Enjoy this informative and lively chat, as we proudly close Season 1 of The Lash Push.


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Registered Paediatric Dietician Cathy joins midwife Louise to discuss all things nutrition for babies and kids, from weaning to snacks to the sweet potato myth, the pair demystify feeding your kiddos. 
Remember kids join us at the table, we don’t join them at the high chair! Light bulb moments all round! Enjoy!


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This week, Louise is joined by pal Ali Cunningham from Orlawalshnutrition.ie to talk about all things maternal nutrition, before, during and after baby! 
What’s the story with all the supplements? What foods should we avoid when breastfeeding?? Can vegan and vegetarian women really be getting everything they need? Tune in for this education packed episode!


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On this week’s episode of The Last Push, Louise is joined by comedian Emma Doran, who shares her experiences of becoming a Mum at 18, sitting her leaving cert 13 days after daughter Ella was born.
Emma recounts her leap into motherhood, and the world of comedy in this heartwarming hilarious episode. Enjoy!


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This week, Pediatric Sleep Consultant, author of The Baby Sleep Solution and All About The Baby Sleep Solution, Mum of Four, Lucy Wolfe chats to Louise about the ultimate hot topic for all parents, SLEEP!
In this information filled episode, we talk about how parents can start to plan how they will support their baby to sleep before the little one even arrives! 
The controversial cry it out method vs Lucy’s “stay and support” tactic and dealing with dummies are just a few of the absolute gems of knowledge shared!
Lucy helps us understand baby’s sleep patterns by reading your baby, and shares her top tips on the hot topic of transitioning baby from cot to bed.


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This week, Irish property market expert and first time dad Ciarán Mulqueen chats to Louise May on how to best navigate a house renovation whilst expecting and welcoming his first newborn.
Ciarán breaks down his top tips for getting mortgage ready whilst speaking in depth about the renting crisis in Ireland and how to best navigate the rental market and what to watch out for.
Ciarán opens up about his perspective on supporting his partner Mel through her emergency c-section experience and how he has updated as a new dad.


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