#165 - In this episode. I'm chatting with author of the Bodywork Book Series, Susan Vaughan Kratz. Susan has 40 years of Occupational Therapy Experience and participates in clinical research of current innovative ways to assist her clients and families to overcome their difficulties. Her books offer real solutions that have helped real babies and real families and she routinely teaches these to parents seeking help with their little ones.

During our chat you'll hear Susan talk about issues including torticollis, umbilical cord issues, digestion issues including colic, reflux and constipation.

Check out the show notes here at https://www.mybabymassage.net/podcast/165. If you'd like to reach out and say hi, you can find @firsttimemumschat on Instagram.

#164 - In this episode, I'm chatting with Jess. Jess was so frustrated with a lot of the advice she received after becoming a first time mum that she decided to launch her own podcast to help support other mums!

During our chat you'll hear Jess talk about her experiences during her early stages as a first time mum including:-

• Her biggest frustrations when she commenced her parenting journey.
• Two books which helped her understand her little one better and learn about co-sleeping.
• How massaging her daughter helped relax her and relieve some tummy issues.

Check out the show notes here at https://www.mybabymassage.net/podcast/164. If you'd like to reach out and say hi, you can find @firsttimemumschat on Instagram.

#163 - In this episode, I'm bringing you the first of two episodes with the amazing Austin Rees.

Austin has been supporting families for more than 20 years and has a wide repertoire as a craniosacral Therapy Practitioner, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, a Licensed Massage Therapist, Babywearing Educator, as well as a TummyTime! Method TM Professional..

Combining her expertise in lactation, babywearing, and craniosacral therapy, Austin is able to offer comprehensive care and support to families.

During this episode you'll hear Austin share tips from her vast experience specifically around how she helps families faced with infant tummy troubles and tummy time challenges.

Check out the show notes here at https://www.mybabymassage.net/podcast/163. If you'd like to reach out and say hi, you can find @firsttimemumschat on Instagram.

#162 - In this episode, I'm bringing you an amazing woman, Suzzie Vehrs, who is a doula and childbirth educator.

Suzzie is passionate about helping moms have a safe and healthy birth and she also helps mums after they return home, supporting them as they start to navigate their way through the world of parenting.

During our chat you'll hear Suzzie talk about:-

• How she helps families
• Why you shouldn't feel guilty or anxious reaching out for help and why it's so important to do so
• The importance of valuing and looking after yourself and ensuring you are getting the nutrients you need.

Check out the show notes here at https://www.mybabymassage.net/podcast/162. If you'd like to reach out and say hi, you can find @firsttimemumschat on Instagram.

#161 - In this episode of First Time Mum's Chat I'm doing something a little different, a question and answer (Q&A) session.

I'm regularly asked questions by mums who are getting started in their parenting journey and I've assembled a number of questions that I'm often asked and posed them to a number of mums, many of whom I've spoken with on the podcast in the past. There are also several mums that I'm chatting with in coming episodes.

During the episode, you'll hear questions and answers relating to topics including:-

• Sleep
• Tummy Time
• Getting started as a parent
• Potty training.

I hope to continue including regular Q&A episodes in the podcast, so please send me your questions!

Check out the show notes here at https://www.mybabymassage.net/podcast/161. If you'd like to reach out and say hi, you can find @firsttimemumschat on Instagram.

#160 - In this episode of First Time Mum's Chat, I'm re-visiting the area of baby/toddler sleep and I'm thrilled to be chatting with mum of 3, Occupational Therapist, certified Family and Infant Sleep Specialist and podcast host, Heather Boyd.

Heather's baptism of fire with sleep challenges came with her eldest son, who had sleep challenges when he was a baby. Heather has worked with babies throughout her entire career as an occupational therapist, but she knew nothing about the sleep area and needed to work out how to support her son.

During our chat you'll hear Heather talk about her journey and how she helps tired parents support their baby's sleep without sleep training using a holistic approach.

Check out the show notes here at https://www.mybabymassage.net/podcast/160. If you'd like to reach out and say hi, you can find @firsttimemumschat on Instagram.

#159 - Just try to imagine for a moment commencing your parenting journey with 7 children aged less than 3 years of age to feed and look after! This is exactly what life delivered to this week's guest, Katie Ferraro!

Katie had been struggling with feeding her first child only to discover that she was pregnant expecting quadruplets. Not surprisingly, her immediate worry was how was she going to feed another 4 needy little ones when she was struggling with just one!

During our chat you'll hear Katie explain how she came across baby led weaning and utilized her background as a nutrition professor to develop her hundred first foods approach. You'll hear Katie share many great tips and insights during our interview including:-

• How a baby-led weaning approach will save you both money and time
• How baby-led weaning helps your baby to develop a foundational love of food
• Why snacks and too much milk are the biggest saboteurs of the toddler diet

Check out the show notes here at https://www.mybabymassage.net/podcast/159. If you'd like to reach out and say hi, you can find @firsttimemumschat on Instagram.

#158 - In this episode I'm chatting with birth healing specialist and pelvic health physical therapist, Lynn Schulte. Lynn is on a mission to improve postpartum care worldwide and her passion is in helping moms have smoother births and faster recoveries.

With more than 30 years experience, you'll hear Lynn talk about topics including:-

• What happens to the pelvic bones in order for a baby to be born and what keeps them from returning to their original position?
• How this affects the pelvic floor muscles?
• How can you strengthen your pelvic floor muscles after giving birth?

Check out the show notes here at https://www.mybabymassage.net/podcast/158. If you'd like to reach out and say hi, you can find @firsttimemumschat on Instagram.