Better Babies

We speak to Dr Natasha Sriraman US board certified paediatrician, academic and mother about two subjects she is not only passionate about but where she feels some major myths need to be busted: maternal mental health and breastfeeding. This is a must listen for any new parent or parent-to-be

We chat to Rosey Davidson founder of Just Chill Baby Sleep about her unique approach to promoting better sleep from birth through to adulthood. We talk about the core foundations, common mistakes and some of the key questions she gets asked. A must listen for any parent/parent to be or anyone looking to get healthier with better sleep.

Rosie shares her brave but ultimately positive experience of giving birth to her son Rudie at just 32 weeks. She talks about what helped, what hurt and what she learnt

We speak to Dr Antoinette Falco about her challenges with an undiagnosed thyroid issue and Hashimoto’s and what she has learnt from both a professional and personal standpoint. We also discuss other modern factors that can impact our all important hormones and most importantly what you can do about it. Including the contraceptive pill and her protocol to help your hormones readjust when you decide the time is right for a baby.

On today’s Ask the Expert we speak to chartered psychologist and author Suzy Reading about the need for self care through every step of the path to parenthood. Whether it be struggling with infertility, loss, or anxiety around pregnancy and mum/dad guilt. We get really practical with this one and guess what. It doesn’t have to be huge, time consuming or expensive.

Claire Holt bravely shares with us an emotionally honest and raw account of her journey through miscarriage, anxiety, pregnancy and postnatal depression. She talks about how she felt, what she learnt and the things that helped her see the light at the end of the tunnel. The good news is she now has a gorgeous little boy called James. This is her story

This week we look at a practical way you can boost a key hormone: Melatonin to protect the all important egg quality. We then look at the science behind boosting breast milk supply (low supply being the main reason behind quitting before personal goals). Next we look at the science behind a tantrum. Believe it or not, they are a positive for brain development. We look at what goes on and how you can help. Finally - we give the download from our conversation with Professor Gideon Lack one of the leading scientists behind the new wave of thinking around food allergy prevention.

In this week’s ‘My Journey’ we talk to Vicky. Someone who really struggled with issues that many of us feel during pregnancy and postpartum but often feel guilty or ashamed to talk about. We talk about anxiety around lack of control, changing body shape, comparison to others and the ever present guilt. She talks very honestly about her feelings and experiences and the lessons she has learnt.

We speak to psychotherapist and body image specialist Holli Rubin. We tackle what it is, how it can feel and some practical ways to deal with something many of us struggle with. We also talk about what you can do to help your kids develop a positive body image right from the very start

In this week’s ‘My Journey’ we talk to Jakki Jones about being a modern woman, juggling careers, having a blended family and managing the ever-present mum guilt.

We look at the latest research around safe baby sleep which shows a very simple positive way to reduce risk. Next we look at the research suggesting male age does in fact matter. We look at why and most importantly how you can mitigate some of this. Next up is the latest research about what we can do to prevent allergies developing in young kids. Finally we look at the alarming research suggesting a link between frozen embryos and childhood cancer. We look at the detail and talk you through why you should not be alarmed by these headlines

In this week’s ‘My Journey’ we talk to Jess all about her decision to donate her eggs, how it worked, the physical and emotional experience of it and what she learnt along the way. We also learnt why she is keen to do it again.

We sit down with leading gut-brain pioneer Dr Natasha Campbell McBride to discuss how the health of our microbiome from the very first days can play a role in neurological and autoimmune disease and most importantly what we can do to give ourselves/our children the best shot at health.

We bust myths and give tips and tricks around managing that two week window between ovulation, implantation and hopefully a positive pregnancy test. Can seem like an eternity. Next: science is showing that Vitamin D is more important that we realise for every stage of the journey. We look at why and how to make sure you have enough. Supplements: we look at those that are really backed by evidence and what you should consider. Finally, research shows that meditation is powerful for every stage. Sometimes it can be hard. We share our top tricks and tips to make it easier and work for you.

Everyone has their own unique path to parenthood and experiences. There is often lots to learn. So we have decided to share some of these and first up is the lovely Lotte Jeffs. Lotte is an author, award winning journalist and former deputy editor of Elle Magazine. She lives in London with her wife and daughter and shares her own experience of having a child in a same sex couple. She also shares the lessons she has learnt and thoughts about being a working parent. Something that many of us grapple with.

Welcome to the weekly round up. The quick summary of some of the recent things we have been focusing on. This week we look at what the reproductive microbiome is, how it can cause potential issues when it is out of balance and most crucially what you can do to put it in an ideal state. Next up we look at screen time. Screens are hard to avoid these days so we turn to two of our expert advisors to talk about the positive ways to manage it. Staying on the brain we know issues with neurodevelopment are on the rise. We take to the latest research and talk about the fifteen positive things you can do to help with development. Finally keto and low carb diets are all the rage. Can there be a potential negative from a hormonal perspective as a result?

We sit down with Robert Milnes CEO of Fertility Focus makers of Ovusense to understand the latest science behind ovulation and more importantly to bust some myths. Did you know that there is no normal? Did you also know that your pattern of ovulation could even tell you things about your underlying health? We dig into this and much more.

Anxiety is inevitable around dating, fertility, conception, pregnancy, birth and early years. It’s a vulnerable time and can be challenging. We talk to leading mental health expert Emmy Brunner about the drivers and most importantly what you can do practically to get into a better place

We sit down with Laura Boscawen member of the British Acupuncture Council and graduate from the prestigious College it Integrated Chinese Medicine. Laura also has a background in Western Science so has an interesting perspective and approach. We asked her to demystify acupuncture and give us an understanding of how it can have such powerful results for hormones, fertility and stress.

Welcome to the weekly round up. The quick summary of some of the things we have been focusing on. This week we look at whether vitamin D deficiency has a role to play in the vast decline in sperm count and quality. We look at the science/what you need to know. Next up is Group B Streptococcus (GBS) something every parent to be should be aware of. We look at what it is, the risks around it and most importantly what you can do about it. Next: can intermittent fasting not only stabilise hormones but also help reduce the inevitable fertility decline? We look at what the science says, how it works and things you should consider. Finally we know that birth is unpredictable, we also know that a natural birth sets up a baby’s gut microbiome (crucial for long term health and immunity) with more diversity and less imbalance. Can you recreate this without having a natural birth? We look at one controversial technique: Vaginal Seeding, the science and the pros and cons.