Our focus this week: the scoop on NAC, peas and infertility, premature birth, radiation and self tan
The JourneyShow Notes
Welcome to the weekly round up from Better Babies. This week is a bumper catch-up edition focusing on everything from N-Acetyl Cysteine: is this the ‘supplement against modern toxicity’. We consider what it is, what it does and whether you should consider taking it. We then take a look at the hard science around the claims that pea protein can cause infertility. Next up: premature birth is on the rise, but the latest science suggests that as a parent there is a positive role you can potentially play IF this happens to you and your baby. Then modern radiation is on the rise. We look at what the science says around everything from WiFi, to air travel to microwaves. If you’re trying to conceive, are pregnant or have a small person - what do you need to consider and how do you reduce your risks? Finally, it’s coming into summer in the northern hemisphere. Tanning is out but we all want that bronzed glow - is fake tan safe during pregnancy? We look at the science and help you decide the safest route. For all articles and further information check out www.betterbabies.com
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We speak to Dr Natasha Sriraman US board certified paediatrician, academic and mother about two subjects she is not only passionate about but where she feels some major myths need to be busted: maternal mental health and breastfeeding. This is a must listen for any new parent or parent-to-be
We chat to Rosey Davidson founder of Just Chill Baby Sleep about her unique approach to promoting better sleep from birth through to adulthood. We talk about the core foundations, common mistakes and some of the key questions she gets asked. A must listen for any parent/parent to be or anyone looking to get healthier with better sleep.
Rosie shares her brave but ultimately positive experience of giving birth to her son Rudie at just 32 weeks. She talks about what helped, what hurt and what she learnt
We speak to Dr Antoinette Falco about her challenges with an undiagnosed thyroid issue and Hashimoto’s and what she has learnt from both a professional and personal standpoint. We also discuss other modern factors that can impact our all important hormones and most importantly what you can do about it. Including the contraceptive pill and her protocol to help your hormones readjust when you decide the time is right for a baby.
On today’s Ask the Expert we speak to chartered psychologist and author Suzy Reading about the need for self care through every step of the path to parenthood. Whether it be struggling with infertility, loss, or anxiety around pregnancy and mum/dad guilt. We get really practical with this one and guess what. It doesn’t have to be huge, time consuming or expensive.