Our focus this week: flying during pregnancy, Vit D + ear infections,Hyperemesis Gravidarum and mor
The JourneyShow Notes
Welcome to the weekly round-up. This week we look at what you should know about flying during pregnancy - particularly early pregnancy. We look at all the science and most importantly what you can do to put yourself in the best possible position. We then look at the latest research linking Vitamin D intake during pregnancy and in older children with reduced incidence of ear, nose, throat and skin infection. We also look at its links to reducing asthma symptoms. We consider the science, plus how to know if you are getting enough. Next up is Hyperemesis Gravidarum: extreme sickness during pregnancy. We look at who is most at risk, how to tell if what you have is normal for pregnancy or extreme, what help you can and should get and finally some ways to reduce your risks. Lastly we look at one of our favourite tools for detoxing food from pesticides and herbicides. The reality is there is no ‘perfect solution’ so we take a balanced look at the pros and cons so you can decide if it is right for you and your family. For more info on any of the above check out www.betterbabies.com
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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.