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The Calmbirth Conversation Podcast
by Karen McClay
The Calmbirth Conversation Podcast explores issues of pregnancy, birth and parenting infants. Hosted by Karen McClay, director of the renowned Calmbirth® childbirth education method, midwives and experts explore topics for expecting and new parents. Calmbirth’s goal is to educate and improve the birthing outcomes for all women and their families, not just physically, but emotionally as well.
Episodes
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#29 Perineal Trauma & Birth
In this episode Karen speaks with Melanie Francis about perineal trauma. They discuss perineal trauma, what is normal and easily recoverable, what can be done to lessen or prevent severe perineal trauma, and ways to improve postpartum recovery. Both Mel and Karen are midwives and as you will…
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#28 The Relaxation Response & Birth
In this episode Peter and Karen talk about why relaxation techniques are so important for birth.
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#27 Matrescence and Preparing for the Postpartum Period
Join Karen as she talks with Dr Oscar Serrallach about the research and science behind Matrescence and what couples and their community can do to support and protect this incredibly important and transformation time for mothers. Don't forget to grab Oscar's book "The Postnatal Depletion Cure".…
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#26 Good Nutrition for Pregnancy & Gestational Diabetes
In this episode Karen explores with Lily Nicoles the importance of good nutrition for Pregnancy. They discuss not only what good nutrition and "Real Food" means but ways in which pregnant women and people ensure they are eating well for themselves and their babies. Karen and Lily also talk about...
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#25 The Wonders of the Female Pelvis with Fiona Hallinan
This episode is all about exploring the wonders of the Female pelvis. Karen and Fiona share their passion for the Pelvis and how it adapts in birth. They go on to discuss how birthing women and people can prepare their pelvis to create space for birth, because after all, birth is all about…
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#24 Fetal Monitoring Options for Labour
In this episode Karen discusses different Fetal Monitoring options ,and the research behind them, for labour with Kirsten Small, a retired Obstetrician, researcher and educator. Kirsten has a passion for ensuring that women and birthing people have all the information they need to make informed...
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#23 Part Two, Informed Consent – A Conversation with Bashi Kumar-Hazard: The NSW Birth Trauma Inquiry
In this episode, Karen and Bashi are having a raw and frank conversation about informed consent and birth. It is our hope that by honouring and hearing those women who have experienced trauma in our maternity system and by having important and yes at times, confronting conversations such as this...
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#22 A conversation with Bashi Kumar-Hazard: The NSW Birth Trauma Inquiry – Part One
Bashi Kumar-Hazard is an Australian competition and consumer rights lawyer and the principal of B W Law, a legal practice established to support and assist women and children. She is also the chair of the international organisation Human Rights in Childbirth and works tirelessly to advocate for...
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#21 Understanding Pain in Labour
In this episode, Karen discusses the two different approaches and perceptions of pain in labour. These are the medical approach where pain in labour is seen as dysfunctional and something to be 'fixed', and the holistic (midwifery) approach where it is seen as a functional discomfort that is...
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#20 Baby Brain: How pregnancy and motherhood shape our brain and change our minds.
Join Karen McClay as she talks with Dr Sarah McKay about her new book "Baby Brain: The Surprising Neuroscience of How Pregnancy and Motherhood Sculpt Our Brains and Change Our Minds".
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#19 Understanding natural pauses in labour and when to wait or when to act.
Join Karen McClay and Dr Marina Weckend as they discuss Marina's research into the natural pauses of labour and the importance of normalising these plateaus or rest periods.
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#18 Creating an optimal microbiome during Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond.
Karen and Emma discuss the importance of the microbiome for pregnant mamas and people, and their babies, and how we can maintain and create an optimal environment for a healthy microbiome during pregnancy birth and postpartum.
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#17 Oxytocin and its impact on birth
Dr Sarah Buckley is a GP/family physician with qualifications in GP-obstetrics and family planning. In this podcast, she talks about oxytocin and its impact on birth.
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#16 – Pregnancy Yoga
In Episode 16 of the Calmbirth Conversation Podcast Calmbirth Director, Karen McClay talks to our wonderful Calmbirth Educators and Yoga Instructors, Maja Batista and Karen Shlegeris about the benefits of pregnancy yoga in preparation for labour and birth.
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#15 The Golden Month
In Episode 15 of the Calmbirth Conversation Podcast, Calmbirth Director, Karen McClay talks to Dr Carla Brion & Nadia Parisi about the Golden Month - an in-home postpartum service they have created based on Traditional Chinese Medicine & Ayurvedic practices to nourish and nurture women in the...
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#14 Emotional Support for the Challenges of Becoming a Parent
In Episode 14 of the Calmbirth Conversation Podcast, Karen McClay talks to Dr. Nicole Highet who is the Founder & Executive Director of COPE, the Centre of Perinatal Excellence and how COPE is providing support for the emotional challenges of becoming a parent.
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#13 Support for breastfeeding, baby sleep and attachment
How the work of Possums & Co prepare, educate and support families through the challenges of the first 12 months: Baby sleep; cry fuss problems; parent mood; and attachment.
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#12 Creating a safe, calm and private environment in the fourth trimester
Discussion with Psychologist Rachel Bridge about creating a safe, calm and private environment in the fourth trimester.
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#11 Vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC)
Discussion with Hazel Keedle, a Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC) Researcher and Lecturer and Academic Course Advisor of the Bachelor of Midwifery and PhD candidate in the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Western Sydney University
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#10 Breech Birth with Andrew Bisits
Tune in to this episode of the Calmbirth Conversation Podcast with Director Calmbirth, Karen McClay, who chats with the leading obstetrician here in Australia on breech birth delivery, Dr Andrew Bissett.
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#9 Aware Parenting
In the episode I am speaking with Lael Stone and Marion Rose. Both Lael and Marion are Aware Parenting facilitators and have a real passion for guiding and supporting parents to become aware and conscious parents. The philosophy of Aware Parenting very much aligns with Calmbirth as it is about...
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#8 Acupuncture for Pregnancy Labour & Birth
In this Episode, Karen chats with @melindawebb_healthpractitioner about the benefits of Chinese Medicine and acupuncture for pregnancy, labour and birth.
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#7 Choosing the best model of care for your pregnancy and birth goals
In this episode I chat with Professor Hannah Dahlen for Western Sydney University about the importance of choosing the best model of care and the right caregiver to support you with your wishes for your pregnancy and birth. We talk about why this decision is so important and what the latest...
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#6 THE BIRTH MAP & Making informed decisions about birth.
In this episode I Chat with Catherine Bell, a Birth Cartographer @birthmapping, about her book "The Birth Map".
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#5 Pelvic Girdle Discomfort
Karen McClay and Sophie Carrol discuss pelvic discomfort during pregnancy and abdominal muscle separation and what you can do to recover after birth.
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#4 Pelvic Floor Care
In this episode Karen chats with Sophie Carroll from Enlightened Physiotherapy, a women's health physio about caring for your pelvic floor during pregnancy.
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#3 Doulas: How They Support Couples During Labour & Birth
In this conversation, Karen chats with Melinda Webb, Doula, Dr of Chinese Medicine, and Calmbirth Educator, about Doulas’, what their role is and how they support couples and families in labour and birth.
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#2 Midwifery-led care & home birth
In this conversation Karen chat’s with Janine O’Brien and Jo Hunter, both independent and privately practising Midwives in Sydney about the benefits of midwifery care and homebirth for pregnancy, labour & birth and postnatal care.
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#1 Where we came from, where we are & why we do what we do
Calmbirth® Director Karen McClay interviews Peter Jackson, the founder of Calmbirth® on where the organisation came from, where it is now and why we do what we do.
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The Calmbirth Conversation Podcast explores issues of pregnancy, birth and parenting infants. Hosted by Karen McClay, director of the renowned Calmbirth® childbirth education method, midwives and experts explore topics for expecting and new parents. Calmbirth’s goal is to educate and improve the birthing outcomes for all women and their families, not just physically, but emotionally as well.
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Karen McClay
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