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First Time Mum"s Chat

Commencing your parenting journey is a big life changer and in this podcast I share tips and strategies to help and inspire you so you can build confidence in your parenting and forge a magic bond with your little one. Getting started as a mum is often a lonely, daunting journey and many feel alone and unsupported and lack a support network or village. For more than two decades, Helen Thompson has made it her mission to fill this gap and support mums as a childcare educator and more recently as a

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26:04

Discovering the Many Benefits of Infant Swimming for...

First Time Mum"s Chat ·

2023/10/04

When it comes to building a bond with your little one, then a great way for you to do this is by introducing them to the water early on. In this week's episode I'm chatting with Jo Wilson. Jo is the founder of the child-development program in water; Aqua Sensory, and is a Developmental Play Practitioner, Aquatic Tutor and author.Jo is passionate about what she does and during our chat, you'll hear her share some great tips and insights including:-Why you need to ensure that 100% of your

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27:48

How a Paediatric Occupational Therapist Can Help...

First Time Mum"s Chat ·

2023/09/27

A lot of the parents that I talk to via my baby massage classes, ask me whether everything is going as it should with their little one's development. I've been on the lookout for an expert to talk to who knows their stuff when it comes to baby development and in this week's episode of First Time Mum's Chat, I'm chatting with Pediatric Occupational Therapist, Munira Adenwalla.Munira talks about how she helps babies to be able to get in and out of positions so they are comfortable

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28:31

Tips For Natural Pain Relief During Birth and Labour

First Time Mum"s Chat ·

2023/09/20

This week on First Time Mum's Chat I'm talking about comfort and pain relief in birth with birth and postpartum doula, Janet Purcell.Janet shares some excellent tips from her wealth of experience and if you are pregnant or in the family planning stages, then I highly recommend listening. You'll hear her share:-How devices such as TENS machines, birthing combs and acupressure balls help trigger non-painful stimuli to help distract your brain away from focusing on your uterus.How to use

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13:38

Promoting Healthy Eating Habits During Your Child's...

First Time Mum"s Chat ·

2023/09/13

In this week's episode, I'll be focusing on the topics of healthy eating and raising your children in a healthy nurturing environment.You'll hear me talk about:-The dangers of feeding your family processed food and caffeinated drinks.Ways to encourage more family time and to avoid screen time during meal times.Why role playing is so vital when it comes to setting your children on the road to a lifetime of healthy eating.How you can avoid and reduce the risk of overeating and obesity by

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32:16

Potty Training Tips - Following the 3 Day Potty...

First Time Mum"s Chat ·

2023/09/06

I'm regularly asked by mums for advice on potty training and I've been on the lookout for an expert in this area. If you're looking for help with potty training then you won't want to miss this week's episode.I'm chatting with Kaley Medina who is a pediatric sleep consultant and Certified Potty Training Consultant. Kaley has developed a quick and really effective method to get children potty trained and during our chat you'll hear us talk about:-The 2 different methods of

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34:17

Navigating Matrescence - Getting Started on Your...

First Time Mum"s Chat ·

2023/08/30

Matrescence which is the process of becoming a mother, is a difficult time for many women and occurs each and every time we have a child! For many of the mums I speak with, it often leads to feelings including disconnect, grief and self-doubt.For many this is a highly challenging time as bodies, hormones and brains change.This week's guest, Kirryn Lee, is a Matrescence Mentor, Energy Coach, mother of two and host of the Matrescence Awakening podcast.During our chat you'll hear Kirryn talk

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27:59

Patient Centered Care During the 4th Trimester

First Time Mum"s Chat ·

2023/08/23

I've spoken with a number of wonderful women on First Time Mum's Chat who help women during their fourth trimester including lactation consultants and doulas and this week's guest, Dr. Cindy Rubin is a general pediatrician, international board certified lactation consultant and breastfeeding medicine specialist.Dr. Cindy has taken the step to operate her practice outside the US insurance system so that she can provide quality care without the clock constantly ticking!During our chat

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24:06

New Mom Overwhelm - Practical Coping Skills For Anxiety

First Time Mum"s Chat ·

2023/08/16

In this week's episode of First Time Mum's Chat, I'm chatting with motherhood coach and mum of 3, Jenna Hodge. The commencement of Jenna's journey into parenthood wasn't an easy one and Jenna also discovered that child number 2 was on the way when her first was just 7 months old, adding to an already stressed household!During our chat, you'll find hearing her approach to what she was faced with and how she dealt with it, very honest, open and inspiring.

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23:55

Tips to Help Moms Improve Their Mindset For a...

First Time Mum"s Chat ·

2023/08/09

This week on First Time Mum's Chat I'm chatting with Amanda de la Madriz who is a certified life & mindset coach. Amanda focuses on helping make motherhood easier for moms by helping them to create awareness around their thoughts.During our chat you'll hear Amanda talk about:-How to increase your awareness of your thought process and learn how to let beliefs go that do not serve you in your life.Why you need to be gentle on yourself and get into the mindset of identifying that

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15:53

How to Interact With a Newborn - Why is it Important...

First Time Mum"s Chat ·

2023/08/02

Pediatricians and other professionals emphasize the importance of talking and communicating with your baby and the amazing benefits that result from these interactions, including brain development, social skills, and improved cognitive development. However, what is often lacking is actually instructing parents how to do it and explaining to them why it is so important.Perhaps one of the most important aspects of my baby massage courses is showing parents how to read their baby's cues and get an

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28:42

Tips To a Quicker Recovery and Improved Body...

First Time Mum"s Chat ·

2023/07/26

In this week's episode I'm exploring the importance of taking steps to restore your body's flexibility and normal range of movement as you go through your postpartum recovery period with mum of 2, yoga and flexibility teacher, Devin Garcia. During our chat you'll hear Devin:-* Talk about her online library of classes which is ideal for mums who are often time poor and unable to attend classes at a specific time.* Share a number of yoga moves that you can use to help you begin to

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26:54

How Can Homeopathic Remedies Help During Pregnancy...

First Time Mum"s Chat ·

2023/07/19

I'm a big believer in complementary/alternative therapies which are about treating the whole person and not just symptoms or diseases. Earlier this year I interviewed midwife Beau Wilson who mentioned how she is beginning to help mums through their whole birth process education using homeopathy.In this week's episode I'm exploring homeopathy and how it can help both mums and babies further with homeopath, Eugénie Krüger. Here's a couple of highlights of what you'll hear Eugénie

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26:38

Language Development in Early Childhood - Actionable...

First Time Mum"s Chat ·

2023/07/12

Many of the parents I speak with find the time when they are expecting their little one to begin speaking a highly anxious time. Of course, the medicos and other childhood experts will give you rough timeframes of when this should happen, leaving you to work out your own child's developmental timeframe.For many, if that timeframe has past and they are still not starting their speech, they begin to worry wondering whether there are any developmental problems or issues such as autism in the

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19:48

Postpartum Care and Recovery - Caring For You After...

First Time Mum"s Chat ·

2023/07/05

I'm sure you'll agree that there's no shortage of educational resources to help mums during their pregnancy. However, these are sadly lacking after your little one is born and you're beginning your parenting journey. Studies show that many mums will face the challenges of baby blues, postpartum anxiety or postpartum depression and I feel it is extremely valuable for mums to have a better understanding of their causes.In this week's episode, I'm speaking with mum of 2,

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18:32

The Benefits of Doula Services and How They Help...

First Time Mum"s Chat ·

2023/06/28

I often highlight and discuss on First Time Mum's Chat the importance of having the right mix of people ready to support you when you've given birth and adapting to your new life with that additional member of your family that demands so much of your time!Doulas provide invaluable support and assistance and in this week's episode I'm chatting with postpartum doula, Heather Magill. Heather brings calm, confidence and connection into the lives of families with new babies and you'll

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30:40

The Benefits of Craniosacral Therapy For Infants

First Time Mum"s Chat ·

2023/06/21

Over the years I've often heard of craniosacral therapy and what it does and how it works has always intrigued me! I knew that it could do a lot for adults but also wondered whether parents could use it to help their little ones. I was unsure whether it was sufficiently gentle for that purpose when they are so tiny and fragile.In this week's episode I'm chatting with mum of 2, Meaghan Beames, who is an Infant Craniosacral Therapist, specialising in providing gentle care to newborns,

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12:24

How to Bath a Newborn Who Hates Bathtime

First Time Mum"s Chat ·

2023/06/14

I often talk with parents who are finding bathtime challenging with a little one who clearly is not enjoying the experience.In this week's episode of First Time Mum's Chat, I'm going to share a number of ideas relating to bathtime, which you can include in your daily bath time routines. I've used these during my many years working as a childcare educator, and they have always been popular with both parents and babies.During the episode, you'll hear me share:-A number of factors

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24:40

How An Obsession With Newborn Weight Can Lead to...

First Time Mum"s Chat ·

2023/06/07

This week, I'm talking with J'Nel Metherell who is a lactation consultant located in the UK about the obsessive weighing of newborns.I was drawn to speak with J'Nel after reading a post she had written on Instagram about obsessive weighing. I could tell immediately that she had hit on a troublesome area because her post had plenty of comments from young mothers who clearly identified with its contents in their birthing journeys.During our discussion, you'll hear J'nel talk about

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32:38

Tips For Moms to Help Build a Quality Circle of Friends

First Time Mum"s Chat ·

2023/05/31

When you're a busy mum and often time poor, making and maintaining friendships can be a daunting task. This becomes an even greater challenge when you are living away from family and friends. You've got to start over again from scratch, finding new friends, new schools and community.Mum of 2, connection mentor and coach and host of the Connected Mom Life podcast, Emily Siegel has experienced these challenges firsthand after moving interstate on a number of occasions. This included a move

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24:32

Childbirth Education - Discussion on Active Birthing...

First Time Mum"s Chat ·

2023/05/24

In this week's episode of First Time Mum's Chat I'm chatting with midwife Beau Wilson about active birthing. I'm a big fan of holistic solutions and was fascinated when Beau told me all about the holistic childbirth education and support that she provides to families. I particularly like the way in which she empowers and gives both the mums and partners that she trains a level of independence, so they are prepared for the birth process with a good degree of confidence.During our chat

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