The Science of Motherhood Doula Podcast

In this episode, Renee addresses a topic every expecting mother should consider: postpartum planning. She sheds light on the vulnerabilities mothers face after birth, from emotional ups and downs to physical exhaustion.

Renee offers invaluable advice, such as the significance of self-care and the need to plan for the unexpected. More than just preparing for birth, it's essential to think about life after the baby arrives. Curious about how you can prepare for life after birth?

Have you ever been amazed at the lengths mothers go to care for their young? In this episode, Renee talks about the fascinating world of motherhood across species. Inspired by a delightful read, she shares tales of dedication, love, and the extraordinary lengths some animal mothers go to for their young. 

From the whispers of the forests to the songs of the oceans, stories of motherhood resonate deeply. Tune in to learn more!

In this episode, Renee continues her chat with Emma Watson on about the journey of Family Centred C-sections: How to Advocate for Yourself Part 2. 

They explore the intricacies of Family Centred C-sections, emphasizing the importance of self-advocacy during the process. The journey doesn't end in the hospital; they also shed light on navigating the recovery phase once you're back home. 

If you've ever wondered about the full scope of experiencing and recovering from a C-section, this episode is a must-listen! How prepared are you for the post-hospital recovery journey? Dive in to find out more.

In this episode, Renee dives into the topic of paced bottle feeding—a method designed to mirror the natural rhythm of breastfeeding. Drawing from common questions she encounters as a postpartum doula at Fill Your Cup, Renee provides insights to help parents feel more informed and prepared.

Interested in understanding how paced bottle feeding can mimic the natural flow of breastfeeding? Tune in for invaluable tips to best support your baby's feeding journey.

Paced Bottle Feeding Video Demonstration

Learn more about Dr Renee White and Fill Your Cup Postpartum Doulas:
Want to be nurtured and nourished after the birth of your baby, have a peek at our doula offerings.
If you want to gobble up our famous Chocolate + Goji lactation cookies, look no further.

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<br>In this episode, Renee chats with Emma Watson about the journey of Family Centred C-sections. How should you advocate for yourself?
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<br>Breaking down misconceptions, they discuss the emotions many women feel around cesarean births and the empowering steps they can take to ensure it remains their unique birthing experience. Learn about the "gentle cesarean" approach and how it can still provide many benefits for both mum and baby. Tune in!
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<br><a href="https://ifillyourcup.com/">Learn more about Dr Renee White and Fill Your Cup Postpartum Doulas:</a>
<br>Want to be nurtured and nourished after the birth of your baby, have a peek at our doula offerings.
<br>If you want to gobble up our famous <a href="https://ifillyourcup.com/products/cookie?selling_plan=626884644">Chocolate + Goji lactation cookies</a>, look no further.

In this check in Tuesday episode, Renee shares fun ideas for spending time with your baby during their first year.   Sharing tidbits from her personal experience and useful resources, Renee offers a month-by-month guide of activities that both entertain and encourage developmental growth.  

How can you bond, play, and aid your baby's development all at the same time? Listen in for relatable stories, chuckles, and golden tips!

In this episode, Renee sits down with Katie Parker and discusses the tough question, "Why is it so hard to ask for help?"  They explore the imprinting many mothers have experienced and how this impacts their ability to care for themselves and seek help when needed. They acknowledge these deeply rooted stories that influence mothers' actions, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and shifting these patterns.  

Tune in to this powerful discussion that seeks to unpack and understand these hidden narratives that mothers often carry unnoticed!

In this episode, Renee dives into the importance of partner support in the postpartum journey. She shares nuggets of wisdom on how to navigate the demands of a newborn, from diaper changes to dog walking. 

Grab a pen and paper, and buckle up for some helpful tips on how to split responsibilities and create a smooth plan before the little one arrives.

In this episode, Renee sits down with Dr. Robyn Thompson. They talk about the  Thompson Method—a wonderful way to nurture the special connection between a mother and her baby. 

Together, they explore the significance of respecting this natural bond and discuss how it can positively impact early motherhood.  Join us for an enriching and heartfelt episode!

In this episode, Renee sits down with Dr Rebecca Ray to explore the impact of clear boundaries in Motherhood. Discover how communication can transform your connection with your children and bring about positive change in your family dynamics. Tune in!

In today's check-in Tuesday, Dr Renee White shares her go-to resources for ultimate self-care, from the self-care checklist to recommended podcast episodes and nonprofit organizations. 

She also discusses the impact of postnatal depression and emphasizes the significance of self-care, highlighting that taking time for oneself reduces the likelihood of developing postnatal depression. Tune in!

In this episode, Renee sits down with Assoc. Prof Lana McClements to discuss her latest research that could revolutionize the way preeclampsia is detected and managed. Prepare to be captivated as we uncover the innovative approaches and potential solutions that could transform prenatal care!

In today's check-in Tuesday, Dr Renee White introduces an exciting service called Gravy, which allows people to give the gift of their time and assistance to new moms and families instead of traditional gifts. 

She discusses the benefits of creating collections for post-birth support, such as meal plans, dog walking, and household chores, emphasizing the importance of self-care for mothers.

Today we sit down with Dr Greer Kirshenbaum, PhD Neuroscientist, Doula, Educator and Infant Sleep Expert to discuss her new boo - The Nurture Revolution. This is a commination of her life's work as a scientist, mother and neuroscientist all wrapped into a comprehensive guide.
We discuss where to start, how low nurture cultures can begin integrating this practice and the life long benefits nurturing our baby's sleep and behaviour can have on generations to come.

In today's check-in Tuesday, Dr Renee White emphasizes that amidst the overwhelming array of baby gadgets and accessories, there is one essential item she recommends to all new mums. Ever heard of the "mama trolley"? 

Discover why this versatile and affordable essential is a must-have for navigating the challenges of early motherhood.

In this episode, Renee White interviews Melanie Nolan of The Natal Naturopath about tips to address iron deficiency. They discuss the importance of early detection and prevention, highlighting the negative outcomes associated with anemia during pregnancy, such as postpartum depression, low birth weight, and placental complications.

In today's check-in Tuesday, Dr Renee White shares practical tips for new mothers during the first six weeks of motherhood. What should you prepare? How to embrace help? Should you still prioritize self-care? And, so much more!

Listen in to hear about Dr White's breastfeeding journey and learn tips and suggestions for your next breastfeeding journey.

In todays check-in Tuesday, Dr Renee White discusses the question that women across Australia are asking? Should I engage a lactation consultant before birth? Why? What can they do for me? What are the benefits?

Listen in to hear about Dr White's breastfeeding journey and learn tips and suggestions for your next breastfeeding journey.

Dr Renee White sits down with Frances Bilbao, Clinical Psychologist and Director of Mums Matter Psychology, to discuss how intrusive thoughts are NORMAL in motherhood, why we they are so common in motherhood and how you can use a coping strategy like Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) to manage these thoughts. 

In today's Check-in Tuesday episode, Dr Renee White shares her self-care tips which are enabling her to finally thrive in motherhood. Journalling, exercise and infra-red sauna are just a few. Here how you can start to integrate these in your life and start feeling yourself again!

Today Dr Renee White sits down with Professor David Gardner, an IVF pioneer and world-renowned scientist, as well as Virtus Health’s Group Director of ART, Scientific Innovation & Research and Scientific Director of Melbourne IVF.

They discuss the evolution of IVF technology, what were the big leaps in discovery and how is artificial intelligence playing a role in successful IVF outcomes.

In today's episode, Dr Renee White, biochemist and lead postpartum doula at Fill Your Cup, shares here journey of pregnancy-related hearing loss. 
 In her third trimester she began to loose part of her hearing. After many doctor and specialists appointments, she finally received a diagnosis of having otosclerosis. 

Manuela is the only CREI qualified fertility specialist in Tasmania; the CREI qualification is the highest level of specialist fertility training possible, in the area of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility.

Topics include:

1. What is IVF?  
2. What factors play into how you approach a patient's IVF journey?
3. What is the most critical step and why?
4. Are there any potential side effects of undergoing IVF?
5. What increases your chances of IVF success?

In today's episode Professor Hayden Homer, specialist in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, as well as a fertility sub-specialist, discusses:

• What is endometriosis?
• What are the clinical symptoms of endometriosis and why does it take so long to diagnose?
• The effects of a delayed diagnosis
• How endometriosis can effect your fertility journey.

Dr Manuela Toledo, Medical Director of TasIVF and only CREI qualified fertility specialist in Tasmania. The CREI qualification is the highest level of specialist fertility training possible, in the area of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility.

Topics discussed:

1. Myth: IVF is only for infertile couples.
2. Myth: You can do IVF at any age.
3. Myth: Weight and lifestyle factors have no impact on IVF results
4. Myth: IVF causes you to have multiple births.
5. Myth: All IVF clinics are the same.

With more than 16 years in health and medical education, we understand how to replenish, restore and support you in the thick of motherhood. Our Melbourne, Hobart, Sydney (and soon Brisbane) practices focus on evidenced-based postpartum care that is exclusively curated to your needs. And with access to a team of professionally trained FYC doulas, we guarantee continuity of care - the most important factor in positive postnatal outcomes for you, your child and the community

Eve Rodsky transformed a “blueberries breakdown” into a catalyst for social change when she applied her Harvard-trained background in organizational management to ask the simple yet profound question: What would happen if we treated our homes as our most important organizations? Her New York Times bestselling book and Reese’s Book Club Pick, Fair Play, a gamified life-management system that helps partners rebalance their domestic workload and reimagine their relationship, has elevated the cultural conversation about the value of unpaid labor and care.

Dr Renee White walks through what a postpartum doula is, how they can assist families after the birth of their baby and how they are different to a nanny or midwife. 

Lael Stone and Dr Marion Rose talk about their new book: Raising Resilient and Compassionate Children. We deep dive into Aware Parenting, How to bring balance back into your child's life and Where to Start when you are in the thick of parenthood. 

Lael Stone is a childbirth educator, TedX speaker, Doula, Calmbirth® Practitioner, Postnatal trauma Counsellor and Aware Parenting practitioner. Her philosophy is centralised around creating wellness in families through education, connection and communication.  

Marion has been studying psychology and consciousness since 1987 and has a PhD on postnatal depression and the mother-infant relationship from Cambridge University. She researched infant development as a post-Doctoral Research Fellow and taught MA students, as well working as a Psychosynthesis psychotherapist.

It was recently reported that 'triangle families' are on the rise in Australia. Those families with two parents and one child, yet only children appear to still cop the flack of preconceived thoughts on behaviour, personality and how unfair it is for them to be only children. Yet the research shows that there is no difference in these factors when comparing only children to those of their multi-sibling counterparts

In today's episode Dr Renee White discusses the process of how she decided that she was 'one and done'. It wasn't easy, there was a lot of flip flopping from one side of the fence to the other, but in the end there were a few key things that confirmed her decision. 

Today's episode is a bit of a heavy one. Dr Renee White is chatting with Dr Hazel Keedle about her 2022 publication detailing the obstetric violence experiences of women in Australia. Three key features came out of the study, the feeling of being dehumanized, violated and powerless. Listen in to hear more about how Dr Keedle devised and analysed the study and what the next steps are in her research.

Dr Hazel Keedle, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer of Midwifery at The School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University. Hazel has more than two decades of experience as a clinician in nursing and midwifery, educator and researcher. Hazel’s research interests are vaginal birth after caesarean, birth trauma and maternity experiences explored primarily using feminist mixed methodologies. Hazel's work is recognised nationally and internationally, with many invited conference and seminar presentations including, academic publications and a book for women based on her PhD findings ‘Birth after Caesarean: Your Journey to a Better Birth’. Hazel is the lead researcher on the largest maternity experiences survey, The Birth Experience Study.

Dr Renee White is 'Checking In' with the listeners on today's episode to discuss her favourite resources for transitioning your toddler or fur baby from only child to sibling, how you and your partner can manage big emotions, support the concept of a new kid on the block.

In Part 2 with Dr Laura Gainche, Sleep Physiology expert, takes us on a journey of what parents true expectations should be for their child's sleeping patterns. Laura walks us through case studies and provides details of her advice and recommendations for typical infant sleep issues. 

Laura is a French-Chilean mom of a daughter and 2 kitties, a scientist, a holistic sleep coach, a wife in a multicultural family, a woman who wants to empower women.

In today's episode, Dr Renee White discusses why so many women step into postpartum depleted of multiple micronutrients!

Tune in to here about:
- Postnatal depletion + Dr Oscar Serrallach work
- What micronutrients you will need to replete your body and mind in postpartum
-  Food and quick + easy recipes to stock your fridge, freezer and pantry to help sleep-deprived and busy newborn mothers.

Today's episode Renee and Micka sit down with environmental medicine expert Nicole Bijlsma to discuss common factors around that household home that could be causing you and your family illness. She walks through treatment and preventative strategies and how you can make your home a safer environment.

It's our final episode for 2022, Dr Renee White shares the highlights of Fill Your Cup Postpartum Doula Village, The Science of Motherhood and what's coming in 2023. 

In the lead up to Christmas, with the warm weather on the horizon and presents flying all around the family lounge room there are two topics we should all be talking about, water safety and button batteries. 

Today we chat with Kidsafe Victoria's General Manager, Jason Chambers about the dangers, what to be on the look out for and how families can be better educated on these two deadly hazards.

In today's episode Dr Micka Bertucci talks to Dr Renee White about her upcoming Mum Hotel Staycation. Why she needs one, the feelings around being away from her partner and children and the importance of Filling Your Cup First.

Dr Laura Gainche discusses with Dr Renee White how her PhD in sleep physiology empowered her for change in motherhood. After becoming a mom, she found the conflicting information about science and baby well-being to be triggering. She wanted women and mums to be informed so that they can make the right decision for their specific needs. Dr Gainche wants to make holistic sleep approaches as mainstream as Sleep training or Cry it out.

You've had a very busy day, full of meetings, project management or difficult conversations... and that's just managing a toddler at home! Before you get in the car or walk down to school to pick up your little people, what do you do in the last 10 minutes for yourself?

Dr Renee White and Dr Micka Bertucci explore some ideas for grounding yourself and honouring some self-care before the 'Second Shift'. 

How many times have we heard about birth trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder...but have you heard about post-traumatic growth? Dr Marion Piper walks us through the stages of this phenomenon and how Mothers can 'spiral up' after trauma. 

Welcome to our first Check-in Tuesday Podcast Episode! How to Survive Bleed Week. Tune in to hear Dr Renee White and Dr Micka Bertucci discuss their tips for preparing for a stress-less period week.

In today's episode, Dr Renee White speaks with Dr Melanie Jackson, 'a.k.a Melanie The Midwife' about the Australian Birth System - How we got here? Where did it all go wrong? What you should know before birthing your baby?

In today's episode, Dr Renee White chats with our resident FYC nutritionist and expert Dr Stephanie Pirotta on the connection between what we eat and the influence on endometriosis.

We deep dive into how your diet could be contributing to the chronic inflammation of endometriosis, how this happens and can lead to dysbiosis and what can women do to correct these imbalances.

Today was Part 2 with IBCLC, Naturopath and Midwife, Joelleen Winduss Paye to discuss what to expect and how to best prepare for those Golden Hours of Breastfeeding. We explore antenatal expressing, what to expect in those first few hours, is nipple pain normal and how to best nourish your body to support your breastfeeding journey.

Slip your Modi Bodi's on for this episode Mamas, because you are probably going to wet your pants with laughter. P.S. Not sponsored - just bloody love those undies!
Today Dr Renee White chatted with B from Core and Floor Restore about vulvas, villages and
everything in between. The conversation goes on some twists and turns about birth, continuity of care - sharing from each ones experience. Let it be known, this is only Part 1.

Are you ready for a life-changing podcast? Dr Renee White sat down with Dr Nicole Gale, specialist GP and Lactation Consultant who practices Breastfeeding Medicine and Perinatal care for mothers and babies.
Dr Gale discusses why mothers are reverting to more traditional models of care for their babies, the evolutionary mechanisms at play with the newborn breast crawl and explores the physical, mental and emotional symmetry of the mother:baby dyad.

Today Dr Renee White chats with Professor Alison McMillan, Australia's Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer regarding Influenza and the importance of vaccinations. We deep dive into the safety and efficacy for patient groups like pregnant and breastfeeding women as well as small children.