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New Mums Nutrition
by Lana Hirth Dietitian
New Mums Nutrition is a podcast to optimise your nutrition and help you live life to the full. There are unique challenges as a new mum and so many opinions about what to eat! Dietitian Lana Hirth and Journalist Tara Sing have real conversations about evidenced-based nutition specifically for new mums. They're mums of toddlers and sisters too!
Episodes
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28. Solo birth with COVID - Tara's birth story with baby #2
In this episode, we unpack the birth story of our co-host Tara, as she was faced with the challenge of giving birth to her second baby after finding out she had tested positive for COVID-19. Tara shares what helped her get through this birth, what she differently in labour, how she prepared for...
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27. What should I eat during labour?
There is so much to think about when it comes to preparing for birth and labour, but are food and drinks something you've considered before? If you're feeling confused and unsure about what things can help with your endurance during labour - this episode is for you! In this episode, we break down...
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26. My second baby - a positive posterior birth story
What is it like having a baby second time around? Lana shares her personal experience from preparing for labour, birth and what foods she ate. Being pregnant while juggling a toddler can be a lot, and so pregnancy and birth second time around looks very different to first time around! For more...
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25. What foods to avoid when breastfeeding
Answering your question! We are not normally a fan of focusing on what to cut out (we'd much rather focus on what foods to include while breastfeeding), but we want to share 5 foods that you might want to consider and be mindful of. This is the second of three episodes looking at what we eat (and...
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24. Does drinking extra water boost your supply?
Do you REALLY need to have 4L of water to help boost your milk supply when you're breastfeeding? That's the question we're answering today and we're getting into what that really means for you. This is the second of three episodes looking at what we eat (and drink!) when breastfeeding. We're…
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23. Do lactation cookies boost your milk supply?
We're back, baby! And we're jumping in with a mini-series on breastfeeding and food. Ever wondered if lactation cookies really work? Perhaps you've tried it yourself when you're trying to do anything to boost your supply. Lactation cookies can be expensive, so it's worthwhile asking the…
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22. Should you have hot or cold foods?
What postpartum foods can you eat? And which ones should you avoid? Hot and cold foods are often emphasised for postpartum recovery to have some and avoid others. This episode covers: What are hot and cold foods? Why is there a focus on these foods? How to meet your nutrient requirements eating...
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21. The first 40 days after birth and food (with Catherine Chong APD)
Recovery during the first 40 days after birth can be a whirlwind while you're adjusting to newborn life. There are lots of ideas about how to nourish your body during this time, so we're joined by Catherine Chong (Accredited Practising Dietitian) to delve deep into the first 40 days. What should...
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20. How can you boost your milk supply?
It can be stressful if you're worried about your milk supply when you're breastfeeding. There can be so many wives tales, and it's important to know what's backed by evidenced, what's safe and what's worth spending your time on. We cover the key things to look at when trying to boost your supply....
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19. Adjusting to postpartum life as a family (with APD Joel Feren)
Sleep deprivation, changes in routine, mental health and cooking.. Postpartum life is A LOT. This is a realistic look into the HUGE adjustment and (be okay to) lower your expectations when it comes to food. We're joined by The Nutrition Guy, Joel Feren (Accredited Practising Dietitian) who share...
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18. Can you breastfeed and exercise?
Does exercise impact milk supply? Have you wanted to get back into exercise, feel strong and comfortable in your body, but worried about the impact of exercise when breastfeeding? You'll want to listen to this episode as women's health Exercise Physiologist Coutenay Polock answers this question.…
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17. Can you be plant based and breastfeed?
How does a plant based diet impact the quality of your milk? How does it impact your nutrition as a mother? If you're feeling tired and exhausted, have a listen for the key nutrients you need to pay attention to. In this episode, we cover: What is a plant based diet? What nutrition deficiencies...
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New Mums Nutrition - Season 2
Welcome to Season 2 of New Mums Nutrition! A weekly podcast to help you optimise your nutrition to help you live life to the full and help you be the mum you want to be. Brought to you by sisters, Lana Hirth (Dietitian) and Tara Sing (Journalist). You can find more information at lanahirth.com/...
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16. BONUS: 3 tips on pregnancy with a toddler
We're back! This episode we're bringing you personal updates and reflections for pregnancy with a toddler. This is a BONUS episode before we launch into Season 2 - coming soon. Want more? Grab your FREE New Mums Nutrition Checklist. Join our Facebook community New Mums Nutrition Remember to...
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15. Our personal postpartum adventures
What were the first 12 months like after birth? If they were like ours, we bet they were a blur of joyful moments and unexpected health twists and turns. Just like no two births are the same, no two postpartum journeys are the same either. You'll get an insight into why the hosts of New Mums...
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14. Why the first 1000 days is vital
Have you heard of the first 1000 days? This unique period of time is one you'll want to know about. AND it's not about getting it perfect, but dive into this episode with us to explore how this can give your baby a head start to life. In this episode, we cover: What is the first 1000 days? Where...
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13. Our top 5 go-to resources for new mums
You'll want to have these written down and saved! Whether you're pregnant or a new mum, knowing where to go for help can be so useful. We discuss our go-to resources for: - breastfeeding help - medicine safety during pregnancy and postpartum - managing alcohol while breastfeeding - our favourite...
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12. Postpartum emotional eating - how to overcome it (with Lyndi Cohen)
Do you reach for ice-cream when you're feeling sad an overwhelmed? And have you ever wondered how those unicorns manage to have a bit of chocolate (and not devour the whole block)?! Dietitian and Nutritionist, Lyndi Cohen talks us through her experience of emotional eating, dieting and life as a...
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11. BONUS: Our birth stories (and birth songs)
What song would you pick to represent your birth story? In this bonus pod, dietitian Lana and journalist Tara sit back and chat about the ups and downs of their labor. Just like everyone's nutrition needs are different and varied, so are the birth stories. It rarely goes to plan and we share the...
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10. Returning to exercise after a baby (with AEP Courtenay Polock)
How quickly can I return to exercise? What if I've never exercised before? What things should I be looking out for? We answer all these questions in this episode! We invited Accredited Exercise Physiologist, Courtenay Polock to simplify the minefield of exercise postpartum. Feel empowered to…
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9. Five postnatal supplements to consider
While we're all about food first, sometimes your body needs a bit extra to help with the postpartum season. In this episode, we cover the top five supplements any mum who has recently given birth should consider taking to aid recovery, help you feel your best and optimise your nutrition. You'll…
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8. Pelvic floor and constipation (with physio Kath Baquie)
In this episode, we're joined by women's health physiotherapist Kath Baquie from Fitness Mama to give us a rundown on how our pelvic floor and constipation are related. This episode covers: - Common pelvic floor issues - The proper way to sit when doing a poo - How constipation and pelvic floor…
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7. How to manage postpartum constipation
Is it really inevitable? We cover preparing for postpartum, how to manage and reduce your risk of it occuring. Lana shares the fundamentals when it comes to really learning how to manage postpartum (and pregnancy) constipation. Here are some references to what we discussed in the episode…
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6. Fuelling your breastfeeding journey
What foods can fuel us best and optimise our breastfeeding journey? Lana explains what's involved in milk production, why we need to focus on fueling ourselves well and what foods to focus on in this time. We also discussed the recommended serves for breastfeeding women. Want more? Grab your FREE...
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5. The fourth trimester
Get ready for the first 12 weeks of your new life as a mum of a newborn. We dive into all things fourth trimester, from wound healing to blood loss to tiredness and constipation - and how you can fuel yourself to thrive, not just survive, this unique time. We also discussed the recommended serves...
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4. Postpartum depression and food
What is the link between food and mental health? In this episode, Lana explores the link between nutrition and depression, key foods to include and the evidence around supplements for postpartum depression. We take a realistic approach to how to nourish your body and mind during your postpartum...
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3. Body image and your relationship with food
How we feel about our bodies postpartum may be quite different to what we were expecting, and that's okay! Lana takes us through the different ways we might feel about our bodies, and how this can impact our relationship with food. Want more? Grab your FREE New Mums Nutrition Checklist. Join our...
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2. Top 5 Postpartum Nutrients
What are the key nutrients we need to focus on post-birth? In this episode, Lana Hirth Dietitian gives us an overview of the top five we need in order for our bodies to recover and function at its best. You'll learn: The top 5 nutritions to focus on (+ bonus nutrient) How to know if you're…
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1. Postpartum Nutrition 101 - An Introduction
What's going on with our bodies post-birth, and how can we optimise our nutrition to thrive? Lana Hirth Dietitian takes us through the basics of postpartum nutrition, what issues and deficiencies to watch out for, the importance of getting the right nutrients and the role food can play in helping...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
New Mums Nutrition is a podcast to optimise your nutrition and help you live life to the full. There are unique challenges as a new mum and so many opinions about what to eat! Dietitian Lana Hirth and Journalist Tara Sing have real conversations about evidenced-based nutition specifically for new mums. They're mums of toddlers and sisters too!
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Lana Hirth Dietitian
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New Mums Nutrition is a podcast to optimise your nutrition and help you live life to the full. There are unique challenges as a new mum and so many opinions about what to eat! Dietitian Lana Hirth and Journalist Tara Sing have real conversations about evidenced-based nutition specifically for new...
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