Hi ladies, just a short and sweet update on the Mama Matters Podcast - I am taking a break for a few weeks to focus on Lenny Rose but will be back big time in August - September - so make sure you are subscribed so you hear when our next series releases! In the mean time you can reach me over on @lennyroseactive or send in your requests to info@lennyroseactive.com.au Stay Well XORosie

Join the lovely Aleeya Hachem, a regular on the show for a grounding episode on Sex and TTC (trying to concieve). Aleeya shares common issues that couple face, and her tips for navigating sex whilst ttc, particularly in the face of fertility issues. A must listen.Aleeya is a sexologist and fertility counsellor who is passionate about normalising the conversation around sex, pleasure and fertility. Aleeya has a special interest in working with LGBTQIA+ clients, as well as clients experiencing ...

Join Rosie for everything you need to know about headaches in pregnancy - one of the not-so-fun common side effects of growing your baby and the ensuing hormonal, postural, and physiological changes. We chat causes, treatment, prevention + when and where to seek help.

Following on from Episode 60 where we talked early labour signs, differentiating Braxton hicks, pain management + when to go to hospital, Rosie talks you through active labour and the placenta delivery - what to expect and her tools for an empowered birth experience including the possibility of pain free birthing :) Enjoy!

Join midwife Kelly Langford for a juicy chat on VBAC - Vaginal Birth After Cesarean. Sometimes cesarean is the safest way to bring your baby into the world. We explore the possibilities of vaginal birth after C-section for those 2nd and beyond times Mums who are looking to explore this as a birth possibility.Kelly practices at MAMA Melbourne and can be found https://midwivesandmothers.com.au/

Join 4th x Mama, Pregnancy Wellness, fitness and birth educator Rosie Dumbrell for her top tips on early labour, including what to look out for as the first / early signs of labour, braxton-hicks vs the real thing, when to go to hospital + her top tips for a smooth sailing first stage of labour :) Enjoy! Listeners can enjoy 50% off her 6 Weeks to an empowered birth course with the code MAMAMATTERS :)

Join Rosie for an evidence based, but easy to digest, look at Ab separation in the postpartum period - follow on form the pregnancy focused episode on diastasis earlier in season 1 - Episode 28. Rosie gets straight to the point + provides a combination of current research + clinical practice with the how, the what + the when for diastasis recovery in early to late postpartum :)

Join Rosie for what to expect at your 6 week check for both you and your baby, and my top recommendations on who to see to help expedite and support your recovery :)Find Rosie over on @lennyroseactive or rosie@lennyroseactive.com.au

Rosie chats postpartum recovery, rituals and in particular dives into what we have to learn from Chinese culture + many indigenous cultures in the way they revere and respect the early postpartum period for the health and well-being of both mother and baby, and includes many practical tips on achieving this in our modern western world!

I'm excited to share this week the beautiful birth of Pia, who we welcomed into the world in a lovely (albeit somewhat unplanned!) home birth 3 weeks ago. It's a great story of feeling loved, safe and supported in the birthing journey, and an example of the amazing tools we have, as the birthing woman, to have birth be an enjoyable, comfortable, and extremely positive experience. I hope you love it :) Xo Rosie

Join us for part 2 of our conversation with Jen around solids, weaning from Breastfeeding + more. Jen covers signs your bub might be ready, how to tackle weaning older toddlers, and what to expect physically and emotionally from yourself as you wean. Jen gives her expert tips on making the transition as seamless as possible for both you and your bub Find Jen atjenniferbutler.com.au@jenbutlerearlyparenting

Join the effervescent and knowledgeable Jen Butler- Maternal child health nurse, sleep consultant, lactation consultant, baby guru and soon to be 3rd time Mum, for a look at different approaches to weaning + introducing solids :)Find Jen at @jenbutlerearlyparentinghttps://jenniferbutler.com.au

Join Midwife, Registered Nurse + Hypnobirthing Childbirth Educator Rosie Fitzclarence for an interesting chat on being "coached" to push in childbirth vs letting the body lead with its own instincts and signals. A fascinating chat not to be missed!You can find Rosie over on @geelongbornWeb: http://geelongborn.com.au

Join veteran midwife and founder of Midwives + Mamas Australia Jan Ireland, one of the most caring, woman-centered and experienced birth workers in Australia. We chat all things home birth, everything you need to know to decide if this might be the birth journey for you :)You can find her on @mama_melbournewww.midwivesandmothers.com.au

Join Steph Lowe, AKA 'The Natural Nutritionist" for an eye-opening episode which reveals diet + lifestyle factors that can affect your OGTT results + the diagnosis + management of Gestational Diabetes. A great episode to marry up with our prior episode on Gestational Diabetes with Diabetes Educator Emily Fitz - episode 46.You can find Steph over on instagram: _stephlowe_ @thenaturalnutritionist, on her podcast - "Health, Happiness + Human Kind, or her website - thenaturalnutrition...

Join Amberley Harris in part 3 of a 3 part series on breastfeeding education. Amberley shares her expertise on tandem feeding, uncovers myths + misconceptions + gives practical advice for mams wanting to embark on the tandem feeding journey, all of she has tried and tested with hundred of her clients as a midwife + lactation consultant.Find Amberley on @maternalinstinctsbyamberley orwww.maternal-instincts.com.auJoin our competition to win 100g of her recently launched Nipple Butter and one of...

Join Amberley Harris in part 2 of a 3 part series on breastfeeding education. Amberley talks the causes, prevention + both medical + complimentary remedies she has tried and tested with hundred of her clients as a midwife + lactation consultant.Find Amberley on @maternalinstinctsbyamberley orwww.maternal-instincts.com.auJoin our competition to win 100g of her recently launched Nipple Butter and one of our "Ultimate Nursing Bra"s by heading over to @lennyroseactive instagram page.

Join regular Mama Matters Guest, Amberley Harris for part 1 of a 3- part mini series on breastfeeding. Amberley is a passionate midwife, lactation consultant and progressive breastfeeding expert, as well as the founder of Maternal Instincts By Amberley, an online education program for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers to get in the know about all things breastfeeding and support them along the journey. She has also recently launched a vegan, natural nipple healing balm, Nipple Butter.T...

Join LRA founder + soon to be 4th x Mum Rosie Dumbrell for her top tips on introducing a new family member into your tribe - practical + helpful tips for you + your existing babes to help ease the transition for everyone :)You can find rosie on @lennyroseactive.com.au / @rosefitpregnancy or reach out vis our contact page info@lennyroseactive.com.auEnjoy :)

Join us for a fascinating look into GDM, or Gestational Diabetes Mellitus, where we understand the what, how, and why, risk factors, treatment, and most importantly, uncover the myths and misconceptions on who is likely to get GDM. A must listen for all mamas!You can find Emily in East Melbourne, Vic + consults are conducted via zoom or in person, so is accessible no matter where in Australia you reside.Touch base with Emily here: OB/GYN & High-risk Pregnancy Specialists in Melbourne...