77. Q + A - Changing care provider, antenatal expressing, nausea, postpartum haemorrhage, gestational diabetes, homebirth insurance changes, childcare transitions, house hunting, endometriosis, PCOS.

In this solo episode, I dive into a variety of listener questions covering topics from our new business ventures and personal updates, to preparing for birth and breastfeeding. I discuss our new services, including infant sleep workshops and private mothers groups, and share personal stories about my family's ongoing house search and health challenges. Key topics include managing gestational diabetes, transitioning toddlers to childcare, and co-sleeping strategies with a newborn on the way. 02:24 Launching Private Mothers Groups07:39 Changing Providers in Public Maternity System11:29 Hand Expressing Colostrum12:29 First Trimester Nausea Tips16:09 Postpartum Haemorrhage 17:49 Managing Gestational Diabetes22:25 Home Birth Insurance Changes25:44 Postpartum and Breastfeeding Tips28:04 Navigating Childcare Transitions29:59 Co-Sleeping with a Newborn and Toddler32:57 Business and Work Plans35:00 Archie's Sleep Journey38:14 Personal Life and Health ChallengesResources mentioned in today's episode:Held Private Mother's GroupsAntenatal Expressing Video TrainingReal Food for Gestational Diabetes book by Lily Nicholls.Sara Wickham PPH InfoRachel Reed Future of Homebirth Midwifery article. I would love to hear your thoughts, questions, and ideas for future episodes so please get in touch on instagram - my insta is @heldmidwifery or through my website www.heldmidwifery.com.au. Remember to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes, and if you're enjoying the podcast I would be ever so grateful if you could rate and review  on your favourite podcast player. Disclaimer: Remember as always the info provided in this podcast does not constitute medical, midwifery, psychological, childbirth, pre-natal or post-natal education or other professional medical advice, and is provided for general information and guidance purposes only. Hannah Willsmore will not be liable for any expenses, losses, damages (including indirect or consequential damages) or costs which might be incurred as a result of your reliance on this information, advice, content or materials. This release includes but is not limited to any claim for personal injury, damages and death of any individual which has received information from Hannah Willsmore. Further, Hannah Willsmore does not make any representations or give any warranties about their accuracy, reliability, completeness or suitability for any particular purpose. If you have any health concerns or questions you should speak with your midwife or doctor.