The Little Yarrow Podcast
by Little Yarrow
Ancient Wisdom for Modern Mothers. Kate Harrison is a Naturopath and Postpartum Doula passionate about supporting mothers with Herbal Medicine, Nutrition and Traditional Practices. For more resources check out www.littleyarrow.com and grab you're free 'Fourth Trimester Survival Guide’
Episodes
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#104 Backyard Herbs for Infants and Children
In this episode I share my top herbs that are safe for infants and children and easy to grow at home in your backyard. These herbs are familiar, easy to access and can be used to make a variety of remedies in different forms of preparations.
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#103 How Modern Wellness Culture is Exhausting Mothers with Miriam Latif
In this episode we chat about how current wellness narratives can put pressure on mothers to be perfect all the times and how striving for health and wellness within this framework has become exhausting.
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#102 Top 7 Herbs for Children's First Aid
In this episode I share my my top 7 herbs for children's first aid including herbs that help with minor burns, bruises, insect bites, tummy troubles and other common acute ailments. If you would like to dive deeper into herbal safety for children then jump on the waitlist for my course 'Herbal...
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#101 Top Herbs for Supporting Weaning
In this episode I talk about how the class of herbs called 'Anti Galactogogues' and how these herbs can support the weaning process by suppressing milk supply and 'drying up existing milk' to ensure a gentle transition.
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#100 POTS Onset In Pregnancy & Postpartum with Kimberley Kushner
In this episode I chat with Naturopath Kimberley about POTS, how this condition is commonly triggered in pregnancy and postpartum, the signs and symptoms, resting and treatment.
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#98 Hormonal Sensitivity in Neurodivergent Women with Caitlin Hooper
In this episode I chat to Caitlin (unmasked naturopath) about why women with adhd and/or autism are more sensitive to postpartum and pre menstrual hormonal fluctuations. You can check out Caitlin’s free masterclsss for more info on this topic here...
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#97 Six Reasons Your Iron Levels Aren’t Improving
Iron deficiency is a common issue with many clients coming to me for the first time who have been on iron tablets for a long time with no improvement or who regularly need iron infusions. In this episode I chat about the six most common issues preventing your iron from improving!
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#96 A Tale of Three Births
Every birth is unique and so in this episode I share the stories of my three births and how they where all positive yet all very different in terms of location, duration and challenges (including a posterior birth and an unplanned home birth!).
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#95 Which Type of Folate Should You Take in Pregnancy?
In this episode I chat about the different types of folate which form is the most beneficial to take for pre conception and pregnancy. We talk about where to get folate from foods, the introduction of synthetic folic acid into foods and supplements, and why the activated form of folate is the…
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#94 Collagen for Postpartum Recovery
In this episode I chat about why collagen is important during pregnancy and for postpartum recovery including the essential nutrients needed to help with collagen synthesis.
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#93 Migraine in Pregnancy and Postpartum with Kelli Yates
In this episode I chat to The Migraine Dietician Kelli Yates about why migraines commonly occur during pregnancy, what you can do to prevent and treat them safely, her thoughts on certain over the counter medications and how to manage postpartum migraine. Kellis Webiste...
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#92 Understanding Pre Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder
In this episode we discuss the cyclical mood changes that occur with Pre Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), what causes it and a natural approach to treatment.
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#91 Three Types of Herbs to Avoid in Pregnancy
Not all herbs are safe to use during this time so in this episode I share with you three different types of herbs that need to be avoided during pregnancy due to their ability to cause birth defects and increase risk of miscarriage.
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#90 Goji Berries for Postpartum Thyroid, Blood & Qi Building
In this episode we chat about the benefits of Goji berries for building blood and Qi in postpartum mothers and supporting thyroid health. Goji berries are traditionally used in Chinese Medicine as a postpartum restorative tonic for new mothers to heal and nourish after birth.
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#89 Key Herbs & Nutrients for Gestational Diabetes
In this episode I discuss the risk factors for developing GD. Nutritional deficiencies linked to GD as well as key herbs and nutrients that can balance blood sugar levels and improve insulin sensitivity in pregnancy.
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#88 Natural Remedies for Treating Mastitis
Mastitis is a common in breastfeeding mothers with the most common treatment often being antiobiotics which we know has harmful effects on the gut microbiome and contributes to anti biotic resistnace. However there are many different natural remedies that can be tried first including herbs,...
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#87 Nootropics for the Maternal Brain
In this episode we chat all things nootropics including their historical use and how they can benefit modern day mothers and help with boosting their mood and cognition
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#86 Antenatal Mood Disorders with Rachael Flack
There are many factors that can affect mood in pregnancy such as unplanned pregnancy, multiple pregnancy, health issues of the mother or baby and so many other factors rarely spken about. There are also many many factors than can pre dispose mothers to antenatal mood disorders before conception...
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#85 Juggling Perimenopause with Young Children with Sarah McLachlan
In this episode I chat with The Perimenopause Naturopath Sarah about how to navigate this transition whilst mothering young children, something that is becoming more common as women are having babies later in life.
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#84 Ancestral Nutrition for Fertility
Pre conception care may be gaining more awareness but it is not a new practice. Cultures from all over the world have prepared their body’s for conception for thousands of years using food as medicine to optimise fertility and ensure a healthy pregnancy.
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#82 The Red Flags of Maternal Depletion
In this episode I chat about the red flags to watch out for when it comes to depletion and what you can do about it!
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#82 Musings On The First Year After Birth
In this episode I share openly and the highs and lows of navigating my first year as a mother of three!
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#81 Galactagogues for Boosting Milk Supply
In this episode I share my top galactogues in the form of foods and herbs for boosting milk production in breastfeeding mothers.
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#80 Holistic Strategies for Preventing & Treating Mastitis
In this episode I chat about simple strategies that can help prevent and heal mastitis as an alternative to antibiotic treatment.
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#79 The Rise of Antibiotics in Birth
In this episode I chat all about the rise of antibiotic use in pregnancy, birth and postpartum, why it’s an issue and what you can do about it.
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#78 A Revival of Postpartum Culture
In this episode I talk about how postpartum culture was lost and how everyone can make a contribution to revive of strong postpartum culture
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#77 Common Postpartum Surprises
Discover what the most common surprises are in the postpartum period including tips and remedies to support you with each of them!
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#78 The Postpartum Menstrual Cycle
Learn when to expect your cycle to return after birth and what it will be like as well as safe remedies to take and practices to do whilst breastfeeding for pain management and heavy bleeding. Also find out what you can do if you’re cycle hadn’t returned after 18 months and what investigations to...
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#76 Navigating Late ADHD Diagnosis in Motherhood with Jade Walker
In this episode I chat with Jade about the increasing number of mums getting a late ADHD diagnosis. We discuss the symptoms, why it’s not picked up until they become a mum and how to get an assessment. The methods discussed in this episode include ASRS (quick questionnaire), more extensive...
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#75 Gut Health, Probiotics and The Microbiome for Pregnancy, Birth & Beyond
In this episode I chat with gut expert Karly Raven about ensuring optimal gut health prior to pregnancy and the benefits for both mum and bub when it comes to supporting the microbiome during pregnancy, birth and postpartum.
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#74 My Golden Month Reflections
In this episode I chat about what I’ve been doing the past month to support myself after the birth of my third child including what support looked like, foods I ate, herbs and supplements I’m taking plus so much more!
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#73 Postpartum Surprises & Taboos
Many mothers enter the postpartum period unprepared and unaware of what to expect. This can create a lot of surprises and often topics that are considered a bit taboo often make it difficult to ask for help or get the right support. That’s why in this episode I’m shedding some light on what to...
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#72 Why Birth Preparation Matters
In this episode I share why preparing your body not just mentally but physically for Birth is so important and talk about the key areas that need to be addressed and give practical examples of what you can do to prepare using herbs, nutrients and different practices
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#71 Traditional Chinese Medicine for Postpartum & Pregnancy Loss
In this episode I chat with TCM practitioner Naomi about how Chinese medicine can support postpartum healing including pregnancy loss.
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#70 How to Use a Homeopathic Birth Kit
Learn how a homeopathic birth kit can be a wonderful addition to support you in labour and afterbirth with examples of some of my favourite remedies included.
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#69 Breastfeeding Culture with Julia Jones
In this episode I chat with Julia from newborn mothers about breastfeeding culture, how the culture has changed over generations, what influences the culture and how we can ensure a more positive attitude to breastfeeding as a society
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#68 How to Prevent & Treat GBS in Pregnancy
In this episode you will learn all about GBS infection in pregnancy, what is is, the risks, testing and how to prevent and treat it naturally. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6521265/
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#67 Tips for Managing Afterbirth Pains
In this episode you will learn why afterbirth pains occur and how to alleviate them using natural remedies including herbs, nutrients and traditional practices
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#66 Growing Babies and a Business Supporting Mothers
In this episode I chat about the early beginnings of my business and how I’ve grown it to be a full time successful business all whilst growing and raising my three children.
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#65 My Struggle with Postnatal Depletion
In this episode I share my own struggle with postnatal depletion plus what I did to overcome it and what I plan to do as prevention third time around
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#64 Understanding the Root Cause of Postnatal Anxiety
In this episode we discuss factors that increase your risk of postnatal anxiety and what you can do to prevent and treat this condition that affects 1 in 5 mothers
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#63 Venous Issues in Pregnancy & Postpartum
Varicose veins and haemorrhoids are common in pregnancy and postpartum. Find out my top tips to help treat them!
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#62 Postpartum Healing Herbal Sitz Baths
Learn how herbal sitz baths can help with post birth healing, what herbs to use and how to make herbal infusions for the bath.
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#61 Pre Conception Care Reflections
In this episode I talk about the importance of pre conception care and what I did to prepare for my third pregnancy.
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#60 Herbal Pain Relief for Women
Learn about my top herbal analgesics to use for menstrual pain, labour, afterbirth pains and c section pain in this episode dedicated to herbal pain relief for women
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#59 C Section Birth Recovery with Emma
In this episode we chat all about how to heal from a c section birth including tips for recovery with c - section specialist Emma.
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#58 Supporting Postpartum Digestion
Find out why many mothers experience gut issues postpartum and how they can go on to cause mood issues, hormonal issues and autoimmune disorders. Learn from an Ayurvedic perspective why so many of these issues stem from not supporting digestion after birth.
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#57 Is Your Womb Too Cold with Kimberly
Find out how a cold uterus can contribute to period pain, irregular cycles and fertility issues with acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist Kimberley.
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#56 Korean Postpartum Traditions with Judy Cho
Learn all about traditional Korean postpartum practices including their signature seaweed soup and other foods and practices used to support mothers after childbirth.
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#55 Wild Weeds for Pregnancy and Postpartum
Often we neglect learning about the common medicinal weeds that grow in our own backyard in favour of more exotic herbs from overseas and yet our native wild weeds have many amazing properties particularly when it comes to supporting pregnancy, birth and postpartum.
About this show
Ancient Wisdom for Modern Mothers. Kate Harrison is a Naturopath and Postpartum Doula passionate about supporting mothers with Herbal Medicine, Nutrition and Traditional Practices. For more resources check out www.littleyarrow.com and grab you're free 'Fourth Trimester Survival Guide’
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