The Calmbirth Conversation Podcast
Karen McClay
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#29 Perineal Trauma & Birth
In this episode Karen speaks with Melanie Francis about perineal trauma. They discuss perineal trauma, what is normal and easily recoverable, what can be done to lessen or prevent severe perineal…
#28 The Relaxation Response & Birth
I know it may seem at odds to put the words Relaxation and Birth in the same sentence but in actual fact relaxation is essential for birth. In this episode Peter and Karen talk about why relaxation…
#27 Matrescence and Preparing for the Postpartum Period
Join Karen as she talks with Dr Oscar Serrallach about the research and science behind Matrescence and what couples and their community can do to support and protect this incredibly important and…
#26 Good Nutrition for Pregnancy & Gestational Diabetes
In this episode Karen explores with Lily Nicoles the importance of good nutrition for Pregnancy. They discuss not only what good nutrition and “Real Food” means but ways in which pregnant women and…
#25 The Wonders of the Female Pelvis with Fiona Hallinan
This episode is all about exploring the wonders of the Female pelvis. Karen and Fiona share their passion for the Pelvis and how it adapts in birth. They go on to discuss how birthing women and…
#24 Fetal Monitoring Options for Labour
In this episode Karen discusses different Fetal Monitoring options ,and the research behind them, for labour with Kirsten Small, a retired Obstetrician, researcher and educator. Kirsten has a…
#23 Part Two, Informed Consent – A Conversation with Bashi Kumar-Hazard: The NSW Birth Trauma Inquiry
In this episode, Karen and Bashi are having a raw and frank conversation about informed consent and birth. It is our hope that by honouring and hearing those women who have experienced trauma in our…
#22 A conversation with Bashi Kumar-Hazard: The NSW Birth Trauma Inquiry – Part One
Bashi Kumar-Hazard is an Australian competition and consumer rights lawyer and the principal of B W Law, a legal practice established to support and assist women and children. She is also the chair…
#21 Understanding Pain in Labour
In this episode, Karen discusses the two different approaches and perceptions of pain in labour. These are the medical approach where pain in labour is seen as dysfunctional and something to be…
#20 Baby Brain: How pregnancy and motherhood shape our brain and change our minds.
Join Karen McClay as she talks with Dr Sarah McKay about her new book “Baby Brain: The Surprising Neuroscience of How Pregnancy and Motherhood Sculpt Our Brains and Change Our Minds”. Karen and…
#19 Understanding natural pauses in labour and when to wait or when to act.
Join Karen McClay and Dr Marina Weckend as they discuss Marina's research into the natural pauses of labour and the importance of normalising these plateaus or rest periods.
#18 Creating an optimal microbiome during Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond.
Karen and Emma discuss the importance of the microbiome for pregnant mamas and people, and their babies, and how we can maintain and create an optimal environment for a healthy microbiome during…
#17 Oxytocin and its impact on birth
Dr Sarah Buckley is a GP/family physician with qualifications in GP-obstetrics and family planning. In this podcast, she talks about oxytocin and its impact on birth.
#16 – Pregnancy Yoga
In Episode 16 of the Calmbirth Conversation Podcast Calmbirth Director, Karen McClay talks to our wonderful Calmbirth Educators and Yoga Instructors, Maja Batista and Karen Shlegeris about the…
#15 The Golden Month
In Episode 15 of the Calmbirth Conversation Podcast, Calmbirth Director, Karen McClay talks to Dr Carla Brion & Nadia Parisi about the Golden Month - an in-home postpartum service they have…
#14 Emotional Support for the Challenges of Becoming a Parent
In Episode 14 of the Calmbirth Conversation Podcast, Karen McClay talks to Dr. Nicole Highet who is the Founder & Executive Director of COPE, the Centre of Perinatal Excellence and how COPE is…
#13 Support for breastfeeding, baby sleep and attachment
How the work of Possums & Co prepare, educate and support families through the challenges of the first 12 months: Baby sleep; cry fuss problems; parent mood; and attachment.
#12 Creating a safe, calm and private environment in the fourth trimester
Discussion with Psychologist Rachel Bridge about creating a safe, calm and private environment in the fourth trimester.
#11 Vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC)
Discussion with Hazel Keedle, a Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC) Researcher and Lecturer and Academic Course Advisor of the Bachelor of Midwifery and PhD candidate in the School of Nursing and…
#10 Breech Birth with Andrew Bisits
Tune in to this episode of the Calmbirth Conversation Podcast with Director Calmbirth, Karen McClay, who chats with the leading obstetrician here in Australia on breech birth delivery, Dr Andrew…
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