Unii Pregnancy Expert Dr. Shree Datta is an award-winning obstetrician and gynaecologist with over two decades of experience at some of London's most prestigious hospitals. She co-created video courses for couples on pregnancy and conceiving a baby with Unii.com and joins Dr. Saranya Ravindran, Unii Babies host and consultant paediatrician, to talk about early signs of pregnancy, the best lifestyle changes to make, miscarriage, and other frequently asked questions about the three trimesters. This episode was filmed at Unii's London headquarters towards the end of Dr. Saranya's first pregnancy. We're delighted to share such a special conversation between two members of our Unii.com family with mums-to-be. Enjoy!

00:00 Intro

01:48 Why Dr. Shree chose obstetrics and gynaecology

03:10 An average workday for Dr.Shree

04:31 Increasing women's comfort with discussing intimate health, Davina McCall and fibroids

07:26 Pregnancy scans

08:01 Eating in pregnancy

09:02 Baby movements in pregnancy

10:33 Geriatric pregnancy

12:50 Dying hair in pregnancy

13:31 Managing stretch marks in pregnancy

14:47 Recognising the baby's sex from how you're carrying them

16:08 Safe amounts and types of caffeine in pregnancy

17:29 A glass of wine in pregnancy

17:49 Eating for two

19:41 Pregnancy safety and electromagnetic fields

21:12 Choosing a pregnancy test

23:29 Choosing contraception

25:07 When to share your pregnancy news

26:40 Choosing your obstetrician

29:23 Morning sickness

29:50 Prenatal supplements

33:10 Normal first trimester weight gain and other symptoms

34:39 Risk of miscarriage and potential symptoms

36:47 Getting pregnant after a miscarriage

41:50 And are there any specific do's and don'ts in the second trimester?

44:20 Lifting heavy objects while pregnant

46:26 Weight gain in late pregnancy

48:21 Are there any beauty products that may not be safe in pregnancy?

50:13 Cutest moments that Shree’s had in clinic

51:38 What is the oral glucose tolerance test?

54:36 How can I monitor foetal movements?

58:05 How accurate are due dates?

01:00:11 What are some signs of premature labour?

01:02:44 What if I’m anxious about or afraid of delivery?

01:04:25 How should I approach my birth plan?

01:08:10 Does Dr. Shree recommend hypnobirthing?

01:11:36 How can I deal with pain and swelling in the third trimester?

01:15:05 How can I sleep better in the third trimester?

01:17:32 When should I avoid sex in pregnancy?

01:19:09 What are some red flags in the third trimester?

Go to Unii Babies episode page: https://unii.com/en/article/podcast-shree

Take Dr. Shree’s Unii Pregnancy video course: https://unii.com/en/journey/pregnancy

For Unii Babies Ep. 3, Baby and Toddler Sleep, host and paediatrician Dr. Saranya Ravindran sits down with Unii sleep expert Sam Sadighi. She’s an award-winning sleep coach who works with babies, children and adults to help them get the best rest possible. Join Sam and Saranya as they discuss how much sleep babies need, how to make sure they get it, and overcoming common problems right through to the toddler years. One in three new parents struggles to get their babies to sleep and, when unii.com was founded, we knew we needed Sam. This is an essential episode for any new or expectant parent!

00:00 Intro

02:20 How poor sleep affects overall wellbeing

04:04 How her personal experience as a mum and insomniac has helped her professionally

06:53 How a sleep coach works with you and your family

10:52 Why sleep is so important for babies and toddlers

11:59 Children who don't meet sleep requirements

14:40 Baby sleep equipment to buy before birth

16:16 Co-sleeping for mum and baby

19:11 Is falling asleep with a bottle OK?

20:26 What poor sleep in childhood looks like

22:20 Sleep crutches: tips and tricks

26:03 When to remove dummies

27:20 Head banging for sleep

29.53 Screen time and sleep: recent research suggestions

31:54 Diet and sleep

34:24 Crying and sleep: letting a baby bawl

37:36 Sam's favourite bedtime stories

39:27 The best sleeping conditions for babies and toddlers

43:18 Sleep training: myths and facts

45:30 When to move your baby from a cot to a bed

47:57 Fear of the dark and night visits from toddlers

49:46 Toddlers testing boundaries

52:00 Snoring and identifying problems

54:14 Sleepwalking

57:04 Childhood nightmares and night terrors

59:06 Are lie-ins on weekends beneficial?

01:03:22 Bedtimes in different cultures

01:07:47 What if your child's too tired to stick to their sleep routine?

01:10:02 Sam's most challenging cases

01:13:16 More sleep routine hurdles

01:15:27 Tracking your baby's sleep

01:19:43 Prescription sleep medication for children (including melatonin)

01:22:07 Sam's no.1 piece of sleep advice for parents

01:23:07 How much sleep babies and toddlers should be getting

01:24:12 What you'll get out of Sam's Unii Journeys: Baby Sleep and Toddler Sleep

Go to Unii’s episode page: https://unii.com/en/episode/the-sleep-expert-this-is-how-you-and-your-child-can-sleep-better

Watch Sam's Baby Sleep Journey here: https://unii.com/en/journey/baby-sleep

Watch Sam's Toddler Sleep Journey here: https://unii.com/en/journey/toddler-sleep

DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the Unii Babies podcast or on the unii.com website.

Unii Baby Feeding Expert Wendy Lever IBCLC was inspired to become a lactation consultant by her own maternal experience, and we're constantly impressed by the breadth of her knowledge. She speaks to Unii Babies' host Dr. Saranya Ravindran about all things breastfeeding and formula feeding, from what to eat and how much breastmilk is required to which formula brands are best. Wendy expresses facts and busts some myths along the way!

00:00 Intro

01:05 Wendy's Baby Feeding Journey with Unii

01:59 Becoming a lactation consultant

08:05 Main feeding issues Wendy observes

09:15 Hindmilk myths and light babies

11:05 When most mums contact Wendy

11:57 Sleep issues vs. feeding issues

13:07 Is breastfeeding right for me?

13:55 UNICEF and WHO Baby Friendly Initiative/Benefits of breastfeeding for mum

15:01 Breastfeeding and child obesity

16:24 Breastfeeding and child allergies/respiratory problems

17:30 Choosing not to breastfeed

20:54 Preparing to breastfeed

21:33 Colostrum harvesting

24:08 Benefits of colostrum

25:25 Milk production

26:10 Mum’s diet and breastmilk

27:42 Food and your milk’s flavour

29:10 Alcohol and breastfeeding

31:04 The pump-and-dump theory

31:56 Smoking, vaping and breastfeeding

32:30 Caffeine and breastfeeding

33:16 Tasting breastmilk

34:00 Light babies and milk coming through

35:34 Breastfeeding and nappies

37:27 What if latching hurts?

38:07 Sore or bleeding nipples: What's Normal?

40:01 How much milk does a baby need?

41:01 Expressing and your breastfeeding schedule

42:27 If expressing milk is not for you

44:17 Feeding outside the home

46:11 Breastfeeding in different cultures

47:15 Dressing for breastfeeding

48:30 What if my baby is sleepy when I want to feed them?

49:29: Can dummies disrupt good feeding habits?

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