Nurture Hub - Pregnancy, Birth & Parenting Podcast

Dr Hazel Keedle, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer of Midwifery at The School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University. Hazel has more than two decades of experience as a clinician in nursing and midwifery, educator and researcher. Hazel’s research interests are vaginal birth after caesarean, birth trauma and maternity experiences explored primarily using feminist mixed methodologies. Hazel's work is recognised nationally and internationally, with many invited conference and seminar presentations including academic publications and a book for women based on her PhD findings ‘Birth after Caesarean: Your Journey to a Better Birth’. Hazel is the lead researcher on the largest maternity experiences survey, The Birth Experience Study. In this interview we cover topics around Birth trauma Models of care and the impact they have on women’s experiences  Vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC) We really enjoyed our chat with Dr Hazel and love the impact she is making with her research around the world so much so that we have invited her to come to the Gold Coast to hold her workshop for Medical Professionals, Doulas, Birthworkers & Childbirth Educators to support women better through VBAC (sorry this is not a workshop for mums wanting to have a VBAC but through this education we will be able to support you more so please reach out to us if you would like support in preparing for your VBACK) The event will be held on Saturday the 28th of October 2023 in Robina on the Gold Coast from 8:30am-5pm tickets are $247 inc gst and this includes a copy of Dr Hazel Keedles book. Purchase your ticket through https://www.belly2birth.com.au/workshops Also a reminder that the next Nurture Hub Pregnancy Retreat is coming up on Saturday the 2nd of September. Tickets are limited so please book in advance. For more information and to book into the retreat visit: https://www.belly2birth.com.au/nurture-hub-events To work with Nicola Laye in preparation for birth or for postpartum visit www.nicolalaye.com To book into a Hypnobirthing Course with Shari Lyon visit www.belly2birth.com.au

This episode we interview new mama Monique. Monique is mama to beautiful baby boy who is 4 months old. Through chatting with Monique we talk about her experience about early miscarriage and we too share our own experiences off loss and how different each experience is. Monique shared that from the loss of her first baby which happened the week she was due to get married it then lead her to feel quite anxious about her second pregnancy and the potential to loose this baby so she felt that she wasn’t able to enjoy the pregnancy as much as what she wanted. Monique shares how she gathered her ‘Positive Birth’ team and felt so supported by them all in the lead up to and also during her birth where they were with her every step of the way. Through Hypnobirthing she was able to create a beautiful practice routine where she visualised her perfect birth and really prepared her mind and body through birth with the support of her team. Her birth story had us on the edge of our seats because at one stage we through this story was leading to having her baby in the car… We won’t spoil it for you though and highly recommend you listen to this AMAZING birth story. We also shared that our next pregnancy retreat on the Gold Coast is coming up soon on Saturday the 2nd of September in the beautiful Gold Coast Hinterland. Tickets are only $147 plus GST and we highly recommend that you book in advance as our last retreat did sell out. For more information and to book into the retreat visit: https://www.belly2birth.com.au/nurture-hub-events To work with Nicola Laye to learn how to use your Breath in your Birth, have support for during your pregnancy and beyond, learn life coping techniques that help you to connect with yourself and your partner contact Nicola www.nicolalaye.com To book into a Hypnobirthing Course with Shari Lyon visit www.belly2birth.com.au

Welcome our episode today, focusing on the power of decisions during pregnancy and birth. Today, we delve into the crucial role of conversations with your partners, family, OB/GYNs and midwives in shaping your birthing experience. As a Mother, the decisions you make during this journey can profoundly impact your childbirth process. From discussing prenatal care options to exploring birthing plans, the conversations you have with your healthcare providers hold immense significance. Join us as we explore how these conversations empower you to make informed choices, ensuring a safe and rewarding birthing journey. Through heartfelt stories and expert insights, we aim to equip you with the knowledge and confidence needed to navigate this transformative phase. Please know we are sharing from our own knowledge not with medical advice, we hope this helps you to have confident conversations with your care givers, we are not medical professionals and we really support you to communicate with your medical care team. We would love it if you subscribed to our podcast and left a review as this will help us get in front of more pregnant women to share the word of positive birthing. To book into an upcoming Live Online Hypnobirthing course with Shari Lyon CLICK HERE To work with Nicola Laye through Support Coaching & Breathwork in Pregnancy & Postpartum CLICK HERE

Shari & I love hearing & sharing women's Birth Story's and over the remainder of this year we will be welcoming beautiful women all wanting to share their experiences along the journey of pregnancy into birth. Todays beautiful guest is Akasha, 28 years old Mum to Freya who arrived into water on 22 November 2022 on the Gold Coast. Akasha is a registered Nurse and we talked about the moments of pregnancy with a physically demanding profession. There are so many amazing parts to Akasha's journey that will be so helpful to you if your planning your birth or want to feel inspired. Please know we are sharing from our own knowledge not with medical advice, we hope this helps you to have confident conversations with your care givers, we are not medical professionals and we really support you to communicate with your medical care team. We would love it if you subscribed to our podcast and left a review as this will help us get in front of more pregnant women to share the word of positive birthing. To book into an upcoming Live Online Hypnobirthing course with Shari Lyon CLICK HERE To work with Nicola Lay through Breathwork in pregnancy or post birth CLICK HERE

We meet beautiful Kirryn in todays episode.  Kirryn is an Energy Coach, Matrescence Mentor, co-parent to two little gals and recovering people pleaser. Kirryn is on a mission to support other mothers to stop living to please others and start living for their magnificent selves. Matrescence throws us into a whirlwind of self doubt, grief, disconnect, loneliness and a whole bunch of other toughness no one tells us about! This transition is begging mothers to pay attention and Kirryn believes this time is a spiritual awakening for all. Kirryn supports Mama’s to become their own healers through the bigness of this transition.  Kirryn used to hold judgemental opinions on spirituality; and also used to hold herself high on the mothering pedestal well before she had actual human children; she knows firsthand the power of leaning into the unknown, releasing perfectionism and surrendering to the messiness of it all.  You can connect with Kirryn on www.kirrynlee.com or send a DM via instagram @kirryn_lee Please know we are sharing from our own knowledge not with medical advice, we hope this helps you to have confident conversations with your care givers, we are not medical professionals and we really support you to communicate with your medical care team. We would love it if you subscribed to our podcast and left a review as this will help us get in front of more pregnant women to share the word of positive birthing. To book into an upcoming Live Online Hypno-birthing course with Shari Lyon CLICK HERE To work with Nicola Laye through Breathwork & Coaching in pregnancy into postpartum  CLICK HERE

We recently held our first Nurture Hub Pregnancy Retreat and we wanted to share our reflections from this day.. We would love to bring this experience online... Its coming soon :) Please know we are sharing from our own knowledge not with medical advice, we hope this helps you to have confident conversations with your care givers, we are not medical professionals and we really support you to communicate with your medical care team. We would love it if you subscribed to our podcast and left a review as this will help us get in front of more pregnant women to share the word of positive birthing. To book into an upcoming Live Online Hypno-birthing course with Shari Lyon CLICK HERE To work with Nicola Laye through Breathwork & Coaching in pregnancy into postpartum  CLICK HERE

Nicole is a mama a midwife. Having worked in both the public and private hospital environments, Nicole recently made the move into private practice. She now works in a continuity model of care, across all aspects of pregnancy and postpartum care, including home birth and supporting women who choose to birth in hospital. Nicole believes in family centred holistic midwifery which places women as the leaders in their care and supports them to connect with their baby, their body and awaken their intuition.  She supports women to blossom into mothers and it’s blooming wonderful.  Nicole's Instagram is @bloomingmidwiferygc

Meet the founder of Fitnest Mama, Katherine Baquie, a proud mama of 3, perinatal physiotherapist and podcast host. She has over 16 years of professional experience guiding mamas through their pregnancy fitness journeys and postnatal rehab, and she specialises in pelvic floor rehabilitation. With these credentials, it’s not hard to see why mamas are flocking to Kath for pre and postnatal fitness help! We wanted to really nut out some deep conversations about pelvic floor during pregnancy, during birth and post partum, the conversation could have been a 3 hour podcast so we are definitely having Kat back for Part 2 .. We are going to open up a Q&A for all our listeners who a question for Part 2.. So please send us all you questions about Pregnancy / Postpartum - Fitness Pelvic Floor Birth Recovery Your pelvic floor questions around your own recovery Please submit all questions into [email protected] To find Kat and her amazing online programs please visit https://www.fitnestmama.com or via Instagram Fitnestmama Please know we are sharing from our own knowledge not with medical advice, we hope this helps you to have confident conversations with your care givers, we are not medical professionals and we really support you to communicate with your medical care team. We are so excited to offering online Pregnancy Circles and soon to be running in person Half Day Retreats on the Gold Coast..  Jump in and sign up for all the future dates CLICK HERE www.nurturehubpodcast.com We would love it if you subscribed to our podcast and left a review as this will help us get in front of more pregnant women to share the word of positive birthing. To book into an upcoming Live Online Hypnobirthing course with Shari Lyon CLICK HERE To work with Nicola Lay through Breathwork in pregnancy or post birth CLICK HERE So sit back and grab your tea and enjoy this podcast with us. Love Nicola & Shari xx

We are excited to share this beautiful Pregnancy & Birth journey with Amanda Jane Mckay. Amanda is a Destiny Mapping Facilitator, a Mumma to Artemis & Phoenix, wife to Rhys. I loved every moment supporting Amanda through this journey of pregnancy into x2 births both completely different, I feel that we often overlook the simple in birth... your breath and using your innate birthing wisdom. I really wanted to interview Amanda and for this to offer some curiosity around home birth and the use of breath in your birth.. Please know we are sharing from our own knowledge not with medical advice, we hope this helps you to have confident conversations with your care givers, we are not medical professionals and we really support you to communicate with your medical care team We would love it if you subscribed to our podcast and left a review as this will help us get in front of more pregnant women to share the word of positive birthing. To book into an upcoming Live Online Hypnobirthing course with Shari Lyon CLICK HERE To work with Nicola Lay through Breathwork in pregnancy or post birth CLICK HERE

We have been really wanting to talk to the journey of IVF and Conception and we feel this topic gets hidden away and not enough exposure and so many women who listen here will have been on the IVF journey or experienced difficulties with fertility in some way… So we wanted to bring in a light, someone who has tried a different way.. We are excited to introduce Jen a Pilates Instructor & Yoga Teacher, specialising in women’s health. The work Jen does is the product of years of professional & personal experience.  As a mother, and Jen has been through a long journey of fertility challenges & hormonal issues too. Over time, Jen has partnered with physiotherapists, nutritionists, naturopaths & mindset coaches to understand the best tools to help her clients through their journeys to motherhood. While personal understanding is a great reference tool, Jen doesnt believe it’s enough to give you the knowledge to help others. So Jen spent many years studying exercise & health for women at all different stages. In many ways & many times over, Pilates & Yoga changed her life. I can’t promise this will be the case for everyone, but she has seen it happen. More times than she can count. Jen has some amazing ways to support you online so jump in and say hello to her CLICK HERE  Please know we are sharing from our own knowledge not with medical advice, we hope this helps you to have confident conversations with your care givers, we are not medical professionals and we really support you to communicate with your medical care team. We are so excited to offering online Pregnancy Circles and soon to be running in person Half Day Retreats on the Gold Coast.. Jump in and sign up for all the future dates CLICK HERE www.nurturehubpodcast.com We would love it if you subscribed to our podcast and left a review as this will help us get in front of more pregnant women to share the word of positive birthing. To book into an upcoming Live Online Hypnobirthing course with Shari Lyon CLICK HERE To work with Nicola Lay through Breathwork in pregnancy or post birth CLICK HERE