The Lowdown with Bravemumma

39: Everything you ever wanted to know about prolapse and why we currently can’t repair Levator Ani Avulsions, with specialist surgeon Dr. Ray Hodgson.

DESCRIPTION It's exciting to be bringing you something that we've never done before on the show, we're sharing a conversation I had with our very first male guest. I know this is women's health. I know this is our pelvic health space I think after a couple of minutes of listening, you're going to realise why I invited this guest, in particular, to come and talk to us. His name is Dr. Ray Hodgson. He is a gynecologist. Also a specialist pelvic organ prolapse surgeon, here in Australia and also in Nepal. He's written a book called Heartbreak In The Himalayas, which shares his journey of how he came to be a volunteer surgeon in Nepal, helping women as young as in their early twenties with prolapse. This is a long episode and for good reason, there's so much valuable information about prolapse, surgery, and what we can be doing today to manage living with prolapse.  This episode is for you if you want to know more about: pelvic organ prolapse  prolapse surgery  Levator Ani Avulsions  prolapse surgery in Australia and Nepal  prolapse research  forceps in vaginal childbirth managing daily life with prolapse  LINKS FOR YOU Join the Bravemumma community Guest website - Dr. Ray Hodgson Support this wonderful cause and purchase the book Heartbreak in The Himalayas. (this is a 3 part series)   Continence Foundation of Australia This episode is coming to you thanks to our partners at the Continence Foundation. Call the National Continence Helpline on 1800 33 00 66 and speak to a Nurse Continence Specialist for free confidential advice. Monday to Friday 8am-8pm.   CREDITS Host - Stephanie Thompson Executive Producer & Editor - Dave Stokes Podcast logo artist - Khrystyna lukashchuk Brand Designer - Brodie-Rose Original Soundtrack - Steven Robinson 

38: LIVE Q&A - Should I Join a Prolapse Forum?

Today we answer this question from one of our community members, along with some tips and tricks to help manage online support groups.  Let us know what you think? Was this helpful? Leave a comment at the bottom of this episode.    Join the conversation next week:  Send your questions to contact@bravemumma and we can answer them each Friday on this short 10-minute LIVE show.  Request to join the online free support group for women living with prolapse. 

37: How To Manage the Complexities of a Prolapse Journey, with Tor Palfrey

DESCRIPTION In this conversation, you will hear the true and raw emotions that can come with traumatic birth and living with pelvic organ prolapse. Tor has a way of sharing her story that helps us feel less alone. She's been through many phases of a prolapse journey, including feeling better in time for a second birth than having her prolapse return with fecal incontinence, which lead to surgery.  We’ve invited Tor to come back and continue this conversation because there is so much more to it. This episode really only scratches the surface and I feel that women who have either lived through this would really want to discover practical ways to be able to come out the other side and be okay.   This episode is for you if you want to know more about: pelvic organ prolapse maternal exhaustion in childbirth incontinence  episiotomy   postpartum bleeding and blood transfusion  fitness and prolapse  prolapse surgery  peri-menopause incontinence  e-stim for prolapse treatment  pessaries for prolapse (trial and error)  prolapse and intimacy  having another baby after trauma and prolapse  mental health with prolapse  hysterectomy  prolapse forums     LINKS FOR YOU Join the Bravemumma community Tor Palfrey Instagram- Prolapse, Parenthood, and Prosecco Continue Foundation of Australia This episode is coming to you thanks to our partners at the Continence Foundation. Call the National Continence Helpline on 1800 33 00 66 and speak to a Nurse Continence Specialist for free confidential advice. Monday to Friday 8am-8pm.   CREDITS Host - Stephanie Thompson Executive Producer & Editor - Dave Stokes Podcast logo artist - Khrystyna lukashchuk Brand Designer - Brodie-Rose Original Soundtrack - Steven Robinson 

36: LIVE Q&A - Will My Prolapse Go Away On It’s Own?

Will My Prolapse Go Away? Today we answer this question, along with some tips and tricks to help with prolapse symptoms.  Let us know what you think? Was this helpful? Leave a comment on this episode.  Send your questions to contact@bravemumma and we can answer them each Friday on this short 10-minute LIVE show.  Check out our friend Jackie from These Moms Write: www.instagram.com/jackieamsden/ Request to join the online free support group for women living with prolapse.     

35: Your Ultimate Pelvic Wellness Guide for Life, with Kim Viponi

DESCRIPTION We have coaching for learning, fitness, and life, but have you ever heard of a coach for your vagina?  Today we talk with the Vagina Coach - Kim Viponi, who has been working in this pelvic health space for over 20 years. She has helped thousands of women (including herself) learn how to do pelvic floor exercises, ditch the incontinence pads, eliminate their prolapse symptoms and get back to living life to the fullest!  Together we unpack some of the hard stuff, including prolapse surgery, sex and prolapse, and how to start the conversation about overall pelvic health and prolapse with your children, doctors, and those close to you.  We like to acknowledge the founder for the Association for Pelvic Organ Prolapse Support, Sherrie Palm for leading the charge for us women with prolapse. Today marks the start of Pelvic Organ Prolapse Awareness Month thanks to her hard work and dedication to this space.  Stick around to the end of this episode to see how you too can be part of POP Awareness Month.  This episode is for you if you want to know more about: what is an EPI-NO pelvic organ prolapse incontinence pelvic floor physiotherapy and exercise breaking down barriers to women's health normalising anatomy terminology how to get support with prolapse and pessaries  bio-feedback sex and prolapse  how to start pelvic health conversations in your family  Hypopressives  prolapse and surgery LINKS FOR YOU Join the Bravemumma community  Guest Website: The Vagina Coach Modibodi Code: BRAVEMUMMA22  This episode is coming to you thanks to our partners at Modibodi. If you'd like to give Modibodi a go, use code BRAVEMUMMA22 for 15% off your first order excluding sale items, bundles, gift cards and Maxi-24hrs. Expires 31st of December 2022.   CREDITS Host - Stephanie Thompson Executive Producer & Editor - Dave Stokes Podcast logo artist - Khrystyna lukashchuk Brand Designer - Brodie-Rose Original Soundtrack - Steven Robinson 

34: Top Tips To Feeling Better with Prolapse And Intimacy ~ Vanessa Tarfon

DESCRIPTION This is what I love most about podcasting because we can have our little earbuds in our ears and no one has a clue what we are actually listening to. Today we are chatting with Vanessa Tarfon, a qualified sex and intimacy therapist.  If you are living with pelvic organ prolapse and/or incontinence and find it difficult to have a conversation about sex with a partner, Vanessa is going to teach you how to connect with yourself first (because that's so important). Then to be able to connect with your partner in ways you've probably never heard of before her practical tips are simple to implement. And the best thing is that you can just do it at your own pace. This episode is for you if you want to know more about: intimacy with prolapse and incontinence learning that self-pleasure is okay   how to have conversations with your partner about sex (prolapse or not)  'squirt blankets' for incontinence  navigating pornography  how we as parents can start conversations about intimacy with our kids, at the appropriate age.    LINKS FOR YOU Join the Bravemumma community Guest website - Vanessa Tarfon - Authentic Awareness Reviewers website - Empowered Motherhood Program Continue Foundation of Australia This episode is coming to you thanks to our partners at the Continence Foundation. Call the National Continence Helpline on 1800 33 00 66 and speak to a Nurse Continence Specialist for free confidential advice. Monday to Friday 8am-8pm.   CREDITS Host - Stephanie Thompson Executive Producer & Editor - Dave Stokes Podcast logo artist - Khrystyna lukashchuk Brand Designer - Brodie-Rose

33: How To Parent Your Children To Set Them Up For Life, with Nellie Harden

DESCRIPTION I know, I get it. Using the words 'how to parent' in the heading could possibly put you off. We all feel like we’re constantly being told how to do things. But this one is different. Hear me out… While I do my best and have some experience working with kids (20 years in education), there are so many elements of parenting that I have no clue what I'm doing. And I'm not talking about the cleaning, cooking, or washing on repeat. It's the moments when I don't feel like I'm not even being a 'good' Mumma. When I yell. When I have no tolerance. When all I want to do is run away. When I worry too much. When I want to be better, but don't know how.   Join us for this chat with Nellie Harden today. It really made me feel like there is hope and another way to view parenting that allows us to feel like we are making a positive difference, without pulling our hair out (in the best way we can).   Because let's face it, we all want our kids to be okay in this world.   This episode is for you if you want to know more about: twin pregnancy and birth  parenting birth to 9 and then the second half of childhood (9 to 18)  how to live through adversity and create a life you want  octopus parenting  how to build strong family foundations  infertility and miscarriage  getting your family to be a team with you in the captain's seat parenting anxiety  setting up your children for a successful adulthood    LINKS FOR YOU 1. Join the Bravemumma community 2. Guest website - Nellie Harden 3. Continue Foundation of Australia   This episode is coming to you thanks to our partners at the Continence Foundation.  Call the National Continence Helpline on 1800 33 00 66 and speak to a Nurse Continence Specialist for free confidential advice,Monday to Friday 8am-8pm.   CREDITS Host - Stephanie Thompson Executive Producer & Editor - Dave Stokes Podcast logo artist - Khrystyna lukashchuk Brand Designer - Brodie-Rose Original Soundtrack - Steven Robinson 

32: 3 Things You Can Do Right Now to Feel Empowered, with Physio Laura

DESCRIPTION What is empowerment anyway? What does it look like? And how can you start to feel empowered today?  Join us for this conversation with Women's Health Physiotherapist, Laura Callea (also known as Physio Laura), as we dive deep into what it means to feel (really) empowered.  Stick around until the very end to see if you can start to implement the three things suggested in the reflections of this episode. You can share your wins with us over on Instagram @bravemumma   This episode is for you if you want to know more about: the spectrum of childbirth pelvic organ prolapse incontinence pelvic floor physiotherapy breaking down barriers to women's health normalising anatomy terminology importance of ongoing health education finding balance in rehabilitating your body, and the 3 things you can do today to feel empowered   LINKS FOR YOU 1. Join the Bravemumma community 2. Book: The Day My Vagina Broke 3. Modibodi Code: BRAVEMUMMA22  This episode is coming to you thanks to our partners at Modibodi. If you'd like to give Modibodi a go, use code BRAVEMUMMA22 for 15% off your first order excluding sale items, bundles, gift cards and Maxi-24hrs. Expires 31st of December 2022.   CREDITS Host - Stephanie Thompson Executive Producer & Editor - Dave Stokes Podcast logo artist - Khrystyna lukashchuk Brand Designer - Brodie-Rose Original Soundtrack - Steven Robinson 

31: Trailer for Season 2 - Are you ready?

DESCRIPTION Welcome back to 'The Lowdown with Bravemumma' podcast.  If you are new here - hello - we are glad you found this safe and supportive community.  For our season 1 listeners, it's lovely to have you back.    This episode is for you if you want to know more about: what this podcast is about  how season 2 can continue to help you where to find support right now you can subscribe or follow this podcast and have a new episode sent to you each Wednesday   LINKS FOR YOU Join the Bravemumma online community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tipsandtricksforlivingwithPOP The Book: https://www.amazon.com.au/Day-My-Vagina-Broke-childbirth/dp/1925921344 Socials: https://www.instagram.com/bravemumma/   CREDITS Host - Stephanie Thompson Executive Producer & Editor - Dave Stokes Podcast logo artist - Khrystyna lukashchuk Brand Designer - Brodie-Rose Original Soundtrack - Steven Robinson   

30: Finding the Funny Side of her POP with Comedian and Women‘s Health Physiotherapist - Elaine Miller.

DESCRIPTION ~ Season Final ~ Join the discussion with Elaine Miller, Pelvic Physiotherapist, mother, and award winning comedian. Elaine experienced pelvic organ prolapse and stress incontinence following the birth of her children and was shocked about the lack of literature, resources and understanding of these very common health issues. Elaine is a breath of fresh air in her approach to all things relating to women's health and uses comedy as an educational tool in breaking down barriers for open and frank discussions. Sadly, many women tend to ignore symptoms of incontinence and POP due to being busy with young babies and children. Important not to accept POP as 'normal'. Elaine educates us that 25% of women in the UK do not seek help with incontinence and 1 in 2 women will experience POP. This episode is for you if you want to know more about: posterior vaginal childbirth  pelvic organ proplapse  vomiting in labour  sensational vaginal birth story incontinence pelvic floor physiotherapy breaking down barriers to women's health normalising anatomy terminology importance of ongoing health education how to use comedy to break the barriers to women's health  LINKS FOR YOU This is your last chance to grab yourself a cuppa from Madame Flavour and use code: BRAVEDR to receive 20% off, plus a FREE gift box of tea. Find Elaine here: www.gussetgrippers.co.uk Elaine's podcast is coming - Get A Grip, which is athletes/academics/clinicians/politicians/patient experts/performers/activists all talking on a single issue and figuring out who needs to Get A Grip to solve it.   CREDITS Host - Stephanie Thompson Executive Producer & Editor - Dave Stokes Podcast logo artist - Khrystyna lukashchuk Brand Designer - Brodie-Rose Original Soundtrack - Steven Robinson  Special thank you to Lyn for these show notes. Great job mum!   

29: Finding Passion and Purpose Living with Prolapse with Kimberly Smith.

DESCRIPTION Kimmy Smith, exercise and yoga lover with expertise in the area of exercise throughout pregnancy and postnatal. Kim was an elite athlete with the Australian Netball Squad prior to having children and was also a Corporate Lawyer. Kim moved on from both representative netball and the corporate law world to concentrate on her passion for health and fitness. Kim has always maintained health and wellness through exercise however following the birth of her daughters realised there was little information available relating to birth injuries and how to improve your overall pelvic floor condition through exercise. Kim has teamed up with a Women's Health Physiotherapist, Lyz Evans and they've created the 'Empowered Motherhood Program'. This is an award winning exercise program for women during pregnancy and in postnatal. Kim draws upon her own birth experiences and discusses the need for more readily available information for women at all stages of their life to assist with strengthening their pelvic floors and understanding the functionality of their pelvic floor through specific exercise programs.   Many women have no idea what prolapse is or understand the impact it can have on your life. Following the birth of her first child Kim was diagnosed with POP and given pamphlets to go away and read. The lack of support and knowledge led to her passion to improve this area of women's health.   This episode is for you if you want to learn more about: improving and protecting the pelvic floor through exercise medical examinations during pregnancy by a qualified exercise physiotherapist to assist with protecting the pelvic floor building strength postnatally  understanding the signs of a weak pelvic floor prior to and after giving birth proactive strategies to assist with birth provide the tools and support for women to regain pelvic floor health through exercise struggles and balancing between motherhood and you (as a person) mother guilt  how to get the support you need from pre birth to post birth and beyond share this episode with your loved ones who are becoming a mumma soon or in the near future LINKS FOR YOU Grab yourself a cuppa from Madame Flavour and use code: BRAVEDR to receive 20% off, plus a FREE gift box of tea.  The Empowered Motherhood Program Have a special offer for $30 off all of listeners Use the code EMPAPP. It is available through our website and includes instant access to the EMP App.    CREDITS Host - Stephanie Thompson Executive Producer & Editor - Dave Stokes Podcast logo artist - Khrystyna lukashchuk Brand Designer - Brodie-Rose Original Soundtrack - Steven Robinson  Special thank you to Lyn for these show notes. Great job mum!   

28: Ways to exercise and be healthy with prolapse - with Mish Wright

* Share this episode with your exercise and fitness professional *  DESCRIPTION A must listen to podcast with Mish Wright, change practitioner in the field of women's fitness, exercise and overall health. In acknowledging the importance of maintaining physical fitness and mental health through exercise it is also vital to understand that the 'one size fits all' philosophy does not apply to most women. Women of all stages of life have engaged in some level of fitness and exercise.  But have we been left feeling deflated due to inability to continue due to problems with incontinence, or pelvic floor issues such as prolapse, or general pain in the pelvic area?  Or perhaps feelings of shame or embarrassment in talking about these issues with fitness instructors or exercise professionals? There is a general lack of understanding in the fitness industry about women's health, particular as it relates to prolapse and incontinence. Mish is passionate about changing this and has developed many educational programs to inform women and fitness professionals. Has your fitness instructor ever discussed issues relating to pelvic floor or the importance of correct technique?  Most instructors will inquire if you have an ankle injury, back injury etc. prior the commencement of the course but do they ask whether you have an injury relating to pelvic floor injury or suffer with incontinence? In fact you may be causing more damage to your body without the essential knowledge and information relating to the right form of exercise for your body. This episode is for you if you want to know more about: what everyone can be doing now to help make change   exercise and Fitness with POP pelvic organ prolapse and avulsion incontinence shame and stigma associated with prolapse menstrual cycles, peri-menopause and menopause  hormones, Estrogen, Cortisol and bone density personal training and prolapse  prolapse surgery   LINKS FOR YOU Grab yourself a cuppa from Madame Flavour and use code: BRAVEDR to receive 20% off, plus a FREE gift box of tea.  Find out more about Mich: www.mishwright.com EVEolution Coaches: Mishfit.com.au   CREDITS Host - Stephanie Thompson Executive Producer & Editor - Dave Stokes Podcast logo artist - Khrystyna lukashchuk Brand Designer - Brodie-Rose Original Soundtrack - Steven Robinson  Special thank you to Lyn for these show notes. Great job mum! 

27: How To Know When it‘s Time for POP Surgery? with Sarah Prime - (Part 1)

How do you know it’s time to have POP surgery?   This is a two part series with Sarah Prime, who talks in depth about her decision to have prolapse surgery. Sarah tells us why as a ‘younger’ woman she could no longer live a life like this. Sarah has done her research and has some top tips for the best chance of a positive outcome to navigate her new norm.   Women living with pelvic organ prolapse (POP) are often presented with three options to manage daily life.  Physiotherapy Pessaries  Surgery  (4. Live with it the best way you can when the above 3 are not successful.) Generally surgery is the last option offered to women who’ve finished having children and are much ‘older’. We will check back in with Sarah for part two following her surgery and recovery.  This episode is for you if you want to know about;  childbirth  pelvic organ prolapse  jade eggs pessaries  POP surgery  incontinence   hysterectomy   sex with prolapse  invisible injuries and disability motherhood  LINKS FOR YOU Grab yourself a cuppa from Madame Flavour and use code: BRAVEDR to receive 20% off, plus a FREE gift box of tea.    CREDITS Host - Stephanie Thompson Executive Producer & Editor - Dave Stokes Podcast logo artist - Khrystyna lukashchuk Brand Designer - Brodie-Rose Original Soundtrack - Steven Robinson 

26: How ‘Health Literacy‘ can Help Your Prolapse, with Dr Elizabeth Skinner

DESCRIPTION When an Intensive Care Nurse and Midwife has personal experience with birth trauma, she decides to ‘think outside the box’ and become a change-maker.  In our conversation with Dr Elizabeth Skinner, we dive deep into how women with prolapse go on to have another baby, or even be intimate again with their partners to become pregnant.  Find out how ‘health literacy’ can assist with making the changes we need to see in this birthing and prolapse space. You may be surprised to find out how the birthing culture of ‘natural’ birth method actually came to be.  This episode is for you if you want to know about; Birth Trauma and injuries for women and their partners  Pelvic Organ Prolapse  Prolapse and sex  Birthing centre  Birth Wars - how birthing is political  Vaginal birth  Cesarean birth  Forceps  How to have a baby when you have a prolapse  Prolapse as a disability  Diagnosing prolapse with 3D imaging Levator Ani  Pelvic Floor  Pessaries  How to make an informed decision in your birth   LINKS FOR YOU Grab yourself a cuppa from Madame Flavour and use code: BRAVEDR to receive 20% off, plus a FREE gift box of tea.  Connect with Dr Elizabeth Skinner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizskinner/ Leave Your Review of the Podcast Here   CREDITS Host - Stephanie Thompson Executive Producer & Editor - Dave Stokes Podcast logo artist - Khrystyna lukashchuk Brand Designer - Brodie-Rose Original Soundtrack - Steven Robinson 

25: Quick Tips & Tricks for Living with POP - The best clothes to wear with POP.

How To Find The Clothes to Fit with Pelvic Organ Prolapse Many women living with POP, finding the right clothes to fit comfortably all day can be difficult. This episode could be helpful for you if you want to find out more about how to choose an outfit and shoes to help you feel more comfortable throughout the day.  If you have your own tip or trick when choosing an outfit with POP and would like to share it, leave a comment below or reach out via DM on Instagram @bravemumma LINKS FOR YOU Feet and Fannies Blog and Video demonstration  Join the Bravemumma-hood  Items mentioned in this episode: Kmart Overalls  Modibodi Underpants  Custom Nike Shoes   Frankie4

24: How to best support your birthing partner with Lucy Bloom

DESCRIPTION Lucy Bloom is an award-winning leader and speaker, with an epic birth story of her own. Her book 'Cheers to Childbirth' is a birthing guide for dads and birthing partners.  This episode explores the 'dream' image of what we expect our journey to motherhood to be. From having all the 'ducks in a row' before being pregnant, to birthing and trying to live two lives as both mum and professional. By the end of this episode we hope to have planted a seed for women and their birthing partners to learn all they can to be able to go into childbirth feeling prepared (with having a chance to work through any fears).  Lucy says; 'if your support person knows the right things to do, it will make birthing easier'. This episode is for you if you want to know about; how to support your partner during childbirth  epic birth stories  birth trauma  pelvic organ prolapse how to love being YOU and forget judgement  vaginal tearing with vaginal birth  how to stay away from birthing culture and birth politics  balancing being a parent and a working professional how dads and birthing partners can best support their birthing person  Beer and Bubs Childbirth classes men's (and birthing partners) perspective on childbirth  knowing when to advocate for your birthing mumma  cut through medical jargon in birth  midwifery care and obstetrician care  forceps births and cesarian section birth  birth trauma and systemic birthing failures  Favourite quote: 'There's no convenient time to have a baby'.  Language warning: a few f*bombs are dropped within this conversation.    LINKS FOR YOU Grab yourself a cuppa from Madame Flavour and use code: BRAVEDR to receive 20% off, plus a FREE gift box of tea.  Grab a FREE copy of from ‘Lads to Dads’ which is a collection of birth stories by blokes: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/r4e2tqptw7 Find the book 'Cheers to Childbirth' here: https://cheerstochildbirth.com.au Leave Your Review of the Podcast Here CREDITS Host - Stephanie Thompson Executive Producer & Editor - Dave Stokes Podcast logo artist - Khrystyna lukashchuk Brand Designer - Brodie-Rose Original Soundtrack - Steven Robinson 

23: Quick Tips & Tricks for Living with POP - Housework

How To Manage Daily Housework with Pelvic Organ Prolapse  Many women leave their first diagnosis appointment with so much new information, but often they feel there was  nothing to help them to guide their daily lives. Sometimes this comes later on the road to recovery. For those who would like to fast track and get some tips now, this episode might be helpful for you.   If you have your own tip or trick for managing housework with POP and would like to share it, leave a comment below or reach out via DM on Instagram @bravemumma LINKS & CODES FOR YOU: To be in the running to win a 'New Parent Care Pack' Giveaway - ENTER HERE  Madame Flavour: Code: BRAVEDR for 20% off, plus free gift  Join the Bravemumma community  Book: The Day My Vagina Broke - what they don't tell you about childbirth

22: Finding a solution to your prolapse - a newly designed pessary with Kaitlin Maier.

DESCRIPTION Are you one of those 50% of women suffering from pelvic organ prolapse (POP) looking for solutions to manage this condition through the use of pessaries? This conversation with Kaitlin Maier from REIA Health looks at this newly improved design and utilisation of pessaries for women suffering from pelvic organ prolapse (POP). REIA are hoping to achieve open availability of pessary for all women experiencing POP, worldwide distribution, with little to no practitioner intervention (following initial consultation) to enable women in remote locations self use of the pessary. This episode is for you if you want to know about; Pelvic Organ Prolapse POP Brief history of pessaries  Intergenerational family discussions on women's health Women's health anatomy Clinical trials  Inclusion for women with additional conditions  Innovation with pessaries  How to prepare for a pessary fitting LINKS FOR YOU Grab yourself a cuppa from Madame Flavour and use code: BRAVEDR to receive 20% off, plus a FREE gift box of tea.  Sign up to the REIA Health Newsletter:  www.reiahealth.com CREDITS Host - Stephanie Thompson Executive Producer & Editor - Dave Stokes Podcast logo artist - Khrystyna lukashchuk Brand Designer - Brodie-Rose Original Soundtrack - Steven Robinson  Special thank you to Lyn for these show notes. Great job mum! 

21: Help! I‘m a New Parent and Feel So Lost, with Claire Young (The Illawarra Early Parenting Centre)

DESCRIPTION Transitioning to parenthood can be complex, overwhelming and exhausting. Where do new parents go when they don’t know what they’re doing? (Truth - none of us really know what we're doing). Some new parents turn to friends or family members, Dr Google or mothers group - to find their village. But what happens when the village is non-existent or you can’t hear through all the noise of too many villages?  The Illawarra Early Parenting Centre is the place to find your village and get support as you transition to parenthood. This conversation may help you or someone you love.  This episode is for you if you want to know about; first time parents  why the need for the Early Parenting Centre  what are the signs you might need to call a service like this how are other family members involved  feed, play, sleep  co-sleeping and SIDS motherhood and judgment  when your instincts are not helping   postnatal depression and anxiety for families  why are new parents reluctant to ask for help how can we all be working together to help new families with the transition EDIT: Perinatal Mental Health Week 7th -14th November 2021 (not 8th-15th as stated in the intro).    LINKS FOR YOU Grab yourself a cuppa from Madame Flavour and use code: BRAVEDR to receive 20% off, plus a FREE gift box of tea.  Website: Illawarra Early Parenting Centre To be in the running to win a 'New Parent Care Pack' Giveaway - ENTER HERE    CREDITS Host - Stephanie Thompson Executive Producer & Editor - Dave Stokes Podcast logo artist - Khrystyna lukashchuk Brand Designer - Brodie-Rose Original Soundtrack - Steven Robinson 

20: Quick Tips & Tricks - How to have a baby with POP

How To Have Another Baby Following a Pelvic Organ Prolapse Diagnosis  This is the number #1 question I'm asked by women living with prolapse.  Having lived through this very experience, I understand your fears and worries about falling pregnant, carrying for 9 months and birthing another baby with prolapse. I hope this personal recount helps you get to a place where you are able to; build your A Team, ask questions and become confident in your decision to move forward with another baby (or not). There is so much more to this conversation, like how to manage with two small children under 2, when you have POP. If you think this would be helpful, leave a comment below or reach out via DM on Instagram @bravemumma   LINKS & CODES FOR YOU: To be in the running to win a 'New Parent Care Pack' Giveaway - ENTER HERE  Madame Flavour: Code: BRAVEDR for 20% off, plus free gift  Bravemumma community  Book: The Day My Vagina Broke - what they don't tell you about childbirth EDIT: Perinatal Mental Health Week 7th - 14th November 2021 (not the 8th as stated in this episode).