Cuppa with a pro #07 Janelle - Women’s health Occupational Therapist “motherhood as a rite of passage”

Hey hey,  Welcome back to another episode of Cuppa with a pro where I interview professionals that work within the pregnancy, birthing or parenting space to chat about their expertise.  Before we dive into the episode, let me introduce you to this week’s sponsor: Executive Alice, taking care of all the behind the scenes of your business so you can do what you do best Find Steph and get in touch with her here https://www.instagram.com/executive.alice/  In today’s episode, I am chatting with Janelle from “The Wild Orange Tree” who is a women’s health occupational therapist and is passionate about helping mums and mums-to-be transition well into this new sphere that is parenthood and help address any challenges or changes that it comes with!  ✔️what is a pelvic health occupational therapist (OT) and how to get access to one through Medicare, private health or private paying  ✔️the role of a pelvic health OT, looking into our menstrual cycle, our pelvic floor health, dividing into both the physical and emotional side of motherhood and pregnancy  ✔️the very important role oxytocin plays after the birth, during our motherhood experience and what happens when we lack this oxytocin hormone  ✔️the uniqueness of motherhood and the support we need all throughout our parenting journey, not just the initial 6 weeks after baby is born  ✔️the difference between our western society and other asian and African cultures where motherhood is celebrated, rituals are celebrated, parents are supported every step of the way  ✔️motherhood as a rite of passage and what its three phases are   ✔️the 5 essential needs we have in postpartum and how community is at the centre of it all  ✔️giving yourself permission to evolve as a human being and become a new version of yourself with new beliefs  You can find Janelle here https://thewildorangetree.com.au/  If you are currently pregnant, thinking of trying for a baby or know someone who is, please check out my FREE YouTube series “I’m pregnant! Now what?” Where I take you through how to navigate the system, how to effectively question and say “no”, what is consent, what models of care are available and so much more, it is available on my YouTube channel @Cuppawithadoula  To be sure to be notified when a new episode comes out please subscribe to the show on your listening platform. If you would like to support the show, I would really appreciate it if you could leave a 5-star review on your podcast listening platform or Apple podcast.  If you would like to come on the show and tell your own birth story please get in touch through this link here https://forms.gle/YCCP5dMg8bYSXuAYA  This podcast is available on Deezer, Spotify, Apple podcast, most other podcast listening platforms and Youtube  Follow me on social media for more content  Facebook: www.facebook.com/cuppawithadoula  Instagram: www.instagram.com/cuppawithadoula  Thank you for listening and I hope you enjoy this episode!  Alicia :)