The Lowdown with Bravemumma

53: LIVE Q&A - What is a Dynamic Disability and how does it impact women living with POP?

Today we talk about Dynamic Disability and understanding your own journey better, which could lead to being able to communicate your needs for better support. 
This is our final LIVE Q&A for Season 2. Our weekly interviews continue each Wednesday. Be sure to tune in next week if you'd like to hear more about menopause.  
Watch the Invisible Disability short film here: https://youtu.be/CAOsa2PQyKs
Request to join the online free support group for women living with prolapse. 

52: You’re not alone...find out what happened when women’s health perinatal physiotherapist - Kath Baquie discovered her own prolapse after childbirth.

DESCRIPTION
Today on the show, you are going to be hearing from a Women's Health Physiotherapist, Kath Baquie. She is the mum of three daughters and shares her personal journey of discovering pelvic organ prolapse after childbirth. 
Kath also shares her tips on how to live the best life you can, in spite of prolapse. 
This episode is for you if you want to know more about:
pelvic organ prolapse 
pre-birth education
women's pelvic floor physiotherapy 
finding ways to live your best life with prolapse 
online pre and postnatal exercise 
LINKS FOR YOU
Guest - Kath Baquie 
Continence Foundation of Australia
Send a Direct Message to the team on Instagram @bravemumma
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

51: LIVE Q&A - A step in the right direction

Today we talk about the new policy document to move away from 'Towards Normal Birth' which is what I would say led to my birth trauma and injuries. 
'Connecting, Listening and Responding' is the new blueprint for action. While we can't fix or change childbirth overnight, this is positive to see some steps towards better birth. 
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. 

50: How to find what lights you up and feel like an awesome mum at the same time, with Rietta Boksha.

DESCRIPTION
Today on the show, you are going to be hearing from amazing author and podcast co-host, Rietta Boksha. She is the mum of a wonderful young son and shares her personal reasons why after one baby, she knew her family was complete. 
Rietta also shares her journey about how she would have liked to have been more supported throughout her difficult pregnancy and beyond. 
Tune in to hear how Rietta is finding herself once again and finding her right balance. 
This episode is for you if you want to know more about:
constant sickness in pregnancy hyperemesis gravidarum (HG)
how to decide if you're family is complete after one baby
coping with judgement from those closest to you
can sex really bring on labour and delivery 
how to find the things that light you up
LINKS FOR YOU
Guest - Rietta Boksha 
Continence Foundation of Australia
Send a Direct Message to the team on Instagram @bravemumma
Tips and Tricks eBook - here
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

49: Discover the top tips for having an empowering labor and delivery with The Vagina Blogger, April Davis.

DESCRIPTION
What would you consider to be successful labor and delivery? Because we would all have our different views, thoughts, and opinions about childbirth.  I'm guessing that you're here because you probably have more questions about this childbirth space than you've been able to find answers.
And while we certainly don't pretend to have all the answers, this is why we invite special guests like April Davis to the show.
You may know her from her Vagina Blog. What you may not know is that she also has many, many years in this birthing space in her previous life as a doula. And she was a birthing photographer as well. So April has seen it all.
She has been to so many different types of birth. And what she's bringing to this conversation will give you so much value because it comes from a range of different perspectives.
If you want to find out more about how to find a really good healthcare provider, that will sit down with you to say, how can I best serve and care for you? Then tune into this episode. 
This episode is for you if you want to know more about:
the many options for your childbirth 
how to find a health care provider that best suits your needs
tips for having the labor and delivery you want
when to start the conversation about your next labor and delivery
LINKS FOR YOU
Guest Website: The Vagina Blog
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CREDITS
Host - Stephanie Thompson
Executive Producer & Editor - Dave Stokes
Podcast logo artist - Khrystyna lukashchuk
Brand Designer - Brodie-Rose
Original Soundtrack - Steven Robinson 

48: Do you feel your birth was traumatic? Sandy Lowres shares her top tips to avoid trauma in your next birth.

DESCRIPTION
We are going to continue to recognize and acknowledge birth trauma awareness week. Even though it's a designated one week out of the year, we feel that it's something that can continually be talked about 365 days of the year. 
Today on the show, you are going to hear from a beautiful woman called Sandy Lowres. She's a podcast host, and has her own magazine for women beyond 40. Sandy talks about all things, menopause, and women's pelvic health. 
I love that Sandy is able to share her story with so much heart. She also then talks about the practical things that we could be doing to try to avoid having to tell these stories anymore.
Tune in to this episode, if you would like to find out more about how we work towards the future for our girls and to make this childbirth space better.
This episode is for you if you want to know more about:
maternal mental health 
traumatic birth 
navigating the legal system with birth trauma 
finding support and help to heal
living beyond birth trauma 
Obstetric shock  
LINKS FOR YOU
Guest - Women Beyond 40 - Sandy Lowres
Continence Foundation of Australia
Send a Direct Message to the team on Instagram @bravemumma
Tips and Tricks eBook - here
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

47: LIVE Q&A - It’s Okay Not to Be Okay - Are you tired of riding this rollercoaster?

Today we talk about the healing journey of a pelvic organ prolapse diagnosis and how it's not linear. 
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. 

46: Can We Talk About This? (Of course we can) Speaking about birth and prolapse with Amber-Lee.

Today we are doing something a little bit different. We're switching it up. I'm on the other side of the microphone.
Amber Lee from 'The Power of Birth' is interviewing me on her podcast called; Can We Talk About This?
It's an amazing show that talks about all things, Women's Health, and the things that you're just too afraid to say out loud.
Amber Lee is an amazing host. She actually gets me talking about things that I don't even think I've really mentioned here in the podcast or in the book.
We are sharing this episode with you this week to continue to acknowledge the importance of Birth Trauma Awareness Week.
While you're listening to this episode if some things start to come up for you. Please make sure you reach out to someone who can assist you, support you and help you through this. 
Thank you Amber-Lee. 
Listen to more episodes here: Can We Talk About This Podcast
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