Middee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum Education

In today's episode our host Mon speaks with Jane Nixon about her experience into motherhood. After an intervention free labour that was progressing well Jane found herself in a cold operating theatre at fully dilated preparing for a trial of forceps. After a successful forceps which avoided an emergency caesarean Jane was adjusting to the fourth trimester not really understanding what had just happened, but like many women she pushed her feelings aside & got on with newborn life. Nearly two years later Jane found herself pregnant again and these feelings that she had once pushed aside surrounding her birthing experience had started to creep back into her mind. Jane discusses how she identified & overcame her birth trauma in preparation to welcome her second baby and how she advocated for herself to have that empowering birth she had always dreamt of. Haaka Discount Code: I've teamed up with HAAKAA - use the discount code 'MIDDEE10' for 10% off your purchase. Head to their website now. If you loved what you heard and want to stay up to date with the latest interviews and midwifery education please hit the subscribe button and leave a 5 star review. If you wish to share your pregnancy and motherhood experience you can get in touch with me by emailing hello@themiddeesociety.com.au and find us on instagram at @themiddeesociety or @monique_maitland. It is important to note that the topics discussed in this episode are not advice but rather education. If you have any concerns regarding your own pregnancy please seek medical advice from your own healthcare provider

Today's episode is proudly brought to you by Sleepy Belly. Remember what it was like to get a restful night's sleep before being pregnant. When you didn't have to worry about falling asleep on your back, fighting your partner for more space in bed or swimming in multiple pillows just to support your growing bump? Well look no further because Sleepy Belly have got you covered with their unique dual support pregnancy pillow proven to aid better sleep. Experience a deeper, more restful sleep while having back, side & tummy support. Get yours today at www.sleepybelly.com.au Or follow Sleepy Belly on instagram at @sleepybellyau and use our exclusive discount code 'MIDDEE10' for 10% off your order. The best part is... Sleepy belly offers a 30-night money back guarantee so you can try it risk free. We know how important a restful night's sleep is for all Soon to be Mama's so grab your Sleepy Belly today In this episode of Middee our host Mon is joined by The Founder of Rhythm First Aid and Paediatric Emergency Nurse Nicole Gleeson. Nicole + Mon discuss the most common injuries & conditions we see in newborns, infants and children, how to best assess your child if they are unwell, performing basic life support + so much more. Nicole explains what you can expect when you come into an ED and shares some helpful tips on how the emergency systems prioritse care. This is an hour of life saving education - we hope you enjoy. Book in to your course today at https://www.rhythmfirstaid.com.au/ and visit them on instagram @rhythm.firstaid If you loved what you heard and want to stay up to date with the latest interviews and midwifery education please hit the subscribe button and leave a 5 star review. If you wish to share your pregnancy and motherhood experience you can get in touch with me by emailing hello@themiddeesociety.com.au and find us on instagram at @themiddeesociety or @monique_maitland. It is important to note that the topics discussed in this episode are not advice but rather education. If you have any concerns regarding your own pregnancy please seek medical advice from your own healthcare provider

Todays episode is proudly brought to you by tommeee tippee tommee tippee offer a range of award-winning infant feeding, sleep, soothing and hygiene products. They're loved by babies and parents in over 70 countries and been supporting parents for over 50 years. With their most breast-like teat ever latch is guaranteed (probably why 97% of mums recommend tommee tippee). Tommee Tippee's teats stretch and flex just like Mum & are naturally anti-colic just like Mum! Find them at tommeetippee.com.au or On Instagram and Facebook at tommeetippeeaustralia In todays Episode our host Mon is joined by Maggie Chretien where she shares her motherhood experience. Maggie discusses the rollercoaster which is motherhood including her birth stories, miscarriages, mental health battles & her experience with prolapse and sleep school. Maggie is passionate about normalising life postpartum & we discuss how ever woman's motherhood experience is unique and that no two look the same. f you loved what you heard and want to stay up to date with the latest interviews and midwifery education please hit the subscribe button and leave a 5 star review. If you wish to share your pregnancy and motherhood experience you can get in touch with me by emailing hello@themiddeesociety.com.au and find us on instagram at @themiddeesociety or @monique_maitland. It is important to note that the topics discussed in this episode are not advice but rather education. If you have any concerns regarding your own pregnancy please seek medical advice from your own healthcare provider

Today's Episode is proudly brought to you by Partum Panties. Mumma's its time to say goodbye to those bulky maternity pads, unsuitable underwear and adult incontinence nappies that are too loose, too tight, or simply not nearly absorbent enough and say hello to Partum Panties. Designed by a Midwife and Mumma, Partum Panties are your postpartum lifesaver created to provide a little more comfort and make that postpartum journey that little bit easier. These feminine high waisted soft and secure panties will ensure a leak free recovery with an in built maternity pad giving you full coverage from front to back. In today's episode our host Mon speaks with Lydia Connolly midwife , mumma and founder of Partum Panties where we discuss everything to do with what happens to your tits and bits in the early postpartum period. Covering topics to do with normal bleeding post birth, wound care, vaginal & cesarean recovery tips, sore nips, full breasts, mastitis, baby blues plus much much more. Lydia shares with us her Partum Panties journey discussing the many beneficial reasons why she created such an incredible product to provide comfort and support for women in the early postpartum period. This episode is your one stop shop for all your initial postpartum questions and concerns. To get yourself a pair of Partum Panties click the link below: https://www.partumpanties.com.au/ Or head to their Instagram: @partumpanties If you loved what you heard and want to stay up to date with the latest interviews and midwifery education please hit the subscribe button and leave a 5 star review. If you wish to share your pregnancy and motherhood experience you can get in touch with me by emailing hello@themiddeesociety.com.au and find us on instagram at @themiddeesociety or @monique_maitland. https://www.instagram.com/themiddeesociety/ https://www.instagram.com/monique_maitland/ It is important to note that the topics discussed in this episode are not advice but rather education. If you have any concerns regarding your own pregnancy please seek medical advice from your own healthcare provider

In today's episode Mon is joined by founders of MISSTA Demi Duncan & Melinda Baxter. After having their own children Demi & Mel quickly discovered the judgement that came with Motherhood- more specifically surrounding the taboo topic of Formula feeding. This is where MISSTA was born. They created MISSTA to help empower women about their desired feeding choices - wether that was formula feeding or mixed feeding to not feel judgement and rather feel supported and heard. In this episode we discuss the many reasons why women may choose to formula feed and open a discussion in an attempt to help break down the stigma and make women feel supported in whatever feeding journey they may choose, bottle or breast or Both! . If you loved what you heard and want to stay up to date with the latest interviews and midwifery education please hit the subscribe button and leave a 5 star review. If you wish to share your pregnancy and motherhood experience you can get in touch with me by emailing hello@themiddeesociety.com.au and find us on instagram at @themiddeesociety or @monique_maitland. https://www.instagram.com/themiddeesociety/ https://www.instagram.com/monique_maitland/ It is important to note that the topics discussed in this episode are not advice but rather education. If you have any concerns regarding your own pregnancy please seek medical advice from your own healthcare provider

In today's episode our host Mon speak's with Embryologist Alex Crough. Alex shares insightful knowledge surrounding the IVF process. She discusses egg retrieval, egg storage, egg, sperm & embryo handling as well as the final stage of the IVF process, the embryo transfer. Alex explains each topic in an easily digestible way to provide more education about IVF, the role of an embryologist & the increasingly popular option of egg freezing. If you loved what you heard and want to stay up to date with the latest interviews and midwifery education please hit the subscribe button and leave a 5 star review. If you wish to share your pregnancy and motherhood experience you can get in touch with me by emailing hello@themiddeesociety.com.au and find us on instagram at @themiddeesociety or @monique_maitland. https://www.instagram.com/themiddeesociety/ https://www.instagram.com/monique_maitland/ It is important to note that the topics discussed in this episode are not advice but rather education. If you have any concerns regarding your own pregnancy please seek medical advice from your own healthcare provider

In Today's Episode our host Mon speaks with Emma McGuire about her high risk pregnancy. With bleeding early on in her pregnancy due to a Subchorionic Haematoma Emma found herself in and out of hospital earlier than expected. At 21 weeks Emma's waters broke requiring her to be admitted as in inpatient up until the birth of her very premature baby at 27 weeks. Jack was born into the world via an emergency c-section and stayed in the NICU for a lengthy 102 days before he was brought home. Emma described this time as 'living a double life' which many families with a baby in NICU will understand as she tried to look after her other two young children at home, start her own business, all whilst going into the hospital everyday for hours on end to be there for her baby Jack. In Today's Episode our host Mon speak's with Emma McGuire about her high risk pregnancy. With bleeding early on in her pregnancy due to a heamatoma followed by her waters breaking at 21 weeks. Emma was required to be admitted as in inpatient in hospital up until the birth of her premature baby at 27 weeks. From here little Jack went on to stay in the NICU for a lengthy 102 days. Emma described this time as 'living a double life' which many families with a baby in NICU will understand as she tried to look after her other two children at home, start her own business all whilst going into the hospital everyday for hours on end to be there for her baby Jack. If you loved what you heard and want to stay up to date with the latest interviews and midwifery education please hit the subscribe button and leave a 5 star review. If you wish to share your pregnancy and motherhood experience you can get in touch with me by emailing hello@themiddeesociety.com.au and find us on instagram at @themiddeesociety or @monique_maitland. https://www.instagram.com/themiddeesociety/ https://www.instagram.com/monique_maitland/ It is important to note that the topics discussed in this episode are not advice but rather education. If you have any concerns regarding your own pregnancy please seek medical advice from your own healthcare provider

In today's episode our host Mon reveals everything to do with the birth centre. From the early warning signs that you might be in labour to when you should come into the hospital to have your baby. Mon explains what a birthing suite looks like & what you can expect from your midwife caring for you during labour & birth. She touches on vaginal examinations, abdominal palpations, the diagnosis of labour & pushing out your baby. If you loved what you heard and want to stay up to date with the latest interviews and midwifery education please hit the subscribe button and leave a 5 star review. If you wish to share your pregnancy and motherhood experience you can get in touch with me by emailing hello@themiddeesociety.com.au and find us on instagram at @themiddeesociety or @monique_maitland. https://www.instagram.com/themiddeesociety/ https://www.instagram.com/monique_maitland/ It is important to note that the topics discussed in this episode are not advice but rather education. If you have any concerns regarding your own pregnancy please seek medical advice from your own healthcare provider

In today's episode our host Mon speak's with Ella Heyne where she shares with us her unique motherhood journey. Ella unfortunately suffered with extreme hyperemesis gravidarum throughout the entirety of her pregnancy where she required multiple hospital admissions and home care to get through her every day life. Ella highlights the hard truths behind what living with Hyperemesis is really like and the impact that it can have not only on your physical but mental health as well as the ongoing invisible affects post birth. Ella's daughter Annie made an early & speedy entry into the world requiring a NICU admission which made postpartum recovery very challenging for Ella. With a combination of lack of horizontal rest and constant strain on her pelvic floor from vomiting throughout her pregnancy Ella experienced a stage 3 prolapse. Ella takes us on her recovery journey and helps educate & raise awareness about HG & prolapse. It is important to note that the topics discussed in this episode are not advice but rather education. If you have any concerns regarding your own pregnancy please seek medical advice from your own healthcare provider If you loved what you heard and want to stay up to date with the latest interviews and midwifery education please hit the subscribe button and leave a 5 star review. If you wish to share your pregnancy and motherhood experience you can get in touch with me by emailing hello@themiddeesociety.com.au and find us on instagram at @themiddeesociety or @monique_maitland. https://www.instagram.com/themiddeesociety/ https://www.instagram.com/monique_maitland/

In today's episode our host Mon speaks with midwife, childbirth educator & mother of 4 Erin Phibbs about her parenthood experience. Erin shares with us her four pregnancy journeys discussing both the many highs and lows . From a difficult conception journey, to high risk pregnancies, induction of labour, post birth complications and the hard truth behind the fourth trimester of baby sleep and breastfeeding Erin shares her own advice and reassurance on how to best prepare for a big family, juggling a mother mental load, mum/life balance & making time for yourself. It is important to note that the topics discussed in this episode are not advice but rather education. If you have any concerns regarding your own pregnancy please seek medical advice from your own healthcare provider Today's Episode Is Brought to you by TRAININGWITHMATES- your local supportive fitness community that strengthens Health, Performance and Lifestyle Goals through expert coaching, fun & mateship. Exercising whilst pregnant can be a little bit daunting, with most of us not knowing what we actually can and can't do, but with training with mates active mums classes, personalised programs and extensive knowledge about safe exercise in pregnancy, they can help you best navigate staying fit and healthy during pregnancy and in the postpartum period. https://www.instagram.com/trainingwithmates/ If you loved what you heard and want to stay up to date with the latest interviews and midwifery education please hit the subscribe button and leave a 5 star review. If you wish to share your pregnancy and motherhood experience you can get in touch with me by emailing hello@themiddeesociety.com.au and find us on instagram at @themiddeesociety or @monique_maitland. https://www.instagram.com/themiddeesociety/ https://www.instagram.com/monique_maitland/ Join our closed facebook group! Just search: The Middee Society

In today's episode our host Mon speaks with registered Midwife and Nurse Isabelle Hore. Currently working as an emergency Midwife in one of Melbourne's busiest obstetric emergency departments, Issy provides us with lots of valuable education regarding the most common obstetric presentations she sees working in ED. Including antenatal, postpartum and neonatal conditions/complications. Together Issy & Mon unpack these conditions, explaining the signs and symptoms of how they may present & what you can do when preparing to come into hospital. It is important to note that the topics discussed in this episode are not advice but rather education. If you have any concerns regarding your own pregnancy please seek medical advice from your own healthcare provider Today's Episode Is Brought to you by TRAININGWITHMATES- your local supportive fitness community that strengthens Health, Performance and Lifestyle Goals through expert coaching, fun & mateship. Exercising whilst pregnant can be a little bit daunting, with most of us not knowing what we actually can and can't do, but with training with mates active mums classes, personalised programs and extensive knowledge about safe exercise in pregnancy, they can help you best navigate staying fit and healthy during pregnancy and in the postpartum period. https://www.instagram.com/trainingwithmates/ If you loved what you heard and want to stay up to date with the latest interviews and midwifery education please hit the subscribe button and leave a 5 star review. If you wish to share your pregnancy and motherhood experience you can get in touch with me by emailing hello@themiddeesociety.com.au and find us on instagram at @themiddeesociety or @monique_maitland. https://www.instagram.com/themiddeesociety/ https://www.instagram.com/monique_maitland/ Join our closed facebook group! Just search: The Middee Society

In todays episode our host Mon speaks with Ballarat based Mumma & Doula, Tess Bachelor where we discuss her journey into motherhood and her career as a Doula. Tess's two pregnancies were far from what she ever envisioned, with never experiencing that so called 'pregnancy glow' due to suffering from extreme hyperemesis gravidarum which significantly impacted both her physical and metal health with Tess describing the period as one of the darkest times of her life. Tess also has a shortened cervix which required her to have a cervical stitch put in to prevent preterm labour. With two empowering and healing births this sparked her passion to become a doula as Tess realised the impact that love, support and continuity can play in the labour and birth period. Tess touches on what being a doula involves and the role which she plays in women's pregnancy journeys and offers us some vital tips on preparing for labour, birth and postpartum. Today's Episode Is Brought to you by TRAININGWITHMATES- your local supportive fitness community that strengthens Health, Performance and Lifestyle Goals through expert coaching, fun & mateship. Exercising whilst pregnant can be a little bit daunting, with most of us not knowing what we actually can and can't do, but with training with mates active mums classes, personalised programs and extensive knowledge about safe exercise in pregnancy, they can help you best navigate staying fit and healthy during pregnancy and in the postpartum period. https://www.instagram.com/trainingwithmates/ If you loved what you heard and want to stay up to date with the latest interviews and midwifery education please hit the subscribe button and leave a 5 star review. If you wish to share your pregnancy and motherhood experience you can get in touch with me by emailing hello@themiddeesociety.com.au and find us on instagram at @themiddeesociety or @monique_maitland. https://www.instagram.com/themiddeesociety/ https://www.instagram.com/monique_maitland/ Join our closed facebook group! Just search: The Middee Society

With covid cases rising at a rapid rate there is no doubt that there has been an increase in anxiety for expectant mothers or mothers with a newborn baby. In today's episode our host Mon shares with us evidence based statistics about contracting covid whilst pregnant including the potential risk factors for both you and your baby as well as the reassuring advice surrounding skin to skin and breast feeding. She shares with us what you can expect in hospital across the antenatal, labour, birth & postpartum period as well as answers the questions asked by her listeners. The aim of this episode is to educate you and provide you with the latest up to date information to help reassure you if you find yourself contracting covid 19 whilst pregnant. Like always Mon's aim in this episode is to educate you about this topic but also always encourages you to seek your own medical advice from your healthcare provider. As mentioned in this episode. Covid policies will vary from hospital to hospital so for the latest updates please speak with your own healthcare provider. If you do test positive to covid 19 or are a household contact- DHHS rules and regulations still apply. You will still be expected to isolate for 7 days in hospital or whilst home. Today's Episode Is Brought to you by TRAININGWITHMATES- your local supportive fitness community that strengthens Health, Performance and Lifestyle Goals through expert coaching, fun & mateship. Exercising whilst pregnant can be a little bit daunting, with most of us not knowing what we actually can and can't do, but with training with mates active mums classes, personalised programs and extensive knowledge about safe exercise in pregnancy, they can help you best navigate staying fit and healthy during pregnancy and in the postpartum period. https://www.instagram.com/trainingwithmates/ If you loved what you heard and want to stay up to date with the latest interviews and midwifery education please hit the subscribe button and leave a 5 star review. If you wish to share your pregnancy and motherhood experience you can get in touch with me by emailing hello@themiddeesociety.com.au and find us on instagram at @themiddeesociety or @monique_maitland. https://www.instagram.com/themiddeesociety/ https://www.instagram.com/monique_maitland/ Join our closed facebook group! Just search: The Middee Society