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MUM 061: “Best Of” # 5 Pip Wynn Owen – Birth Plans. Hospital Preferences

Birth Plans, Hospital Preferences
I was so thrilled to have Pip from Birth Savvy on the cast who is amazingly passionate about birth, outcomes, people knowing their options and asking for what they want.
It has been a hugely successful episode in terms of downloads and also in the amount of feedback from mums that it was no doubt a certainty for the “best of ” series.
So very often discussed but never is there really a “what to avoid” or a “where to look”…. here are some tips to consider for your birth plan. Why you need one… why its ok to call it a plan and what might never be accepted if it was in one.
So as you can imagine this week is a very important message that all mums to be would love to hear. One to certainly be shared many times!! So please do share this episode and it’s links/resources with those pregnant women around you especially those nearing the end of their pregnancy.
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ENJOY this week’s Episode and thanks for listening!!
PIP’S BIO
Pip is a childbirth educator, midwife and mother of four who is a passionate advocate of empowering parents to create better births.
Over a decade ago Pip was charged with the antenatal classes program and teaching at a large private hospital. Working as a midwife at the time, Pip decided to enroll in formal childbirth education study through Birth International. The study dramatically changed her understanding and approach to prenatal education.
With the birth of her fourth child, her first with an obstetrician in the private hospital, Pip realised the real need to create an independent childbirth education service, operating externally and
alongside the system. She launched “Birth Savvy – Ask for What You Want” in early 2013 which promotes Better Birthing through education. Workshops are held throughout WA and focus on helping parents get the birthing experience they deserve through increasing their confidence and knowledge and promoting an equal partnership with their obstetricians.
Since the inauguration of “Birth Savvy”, Pip has discovered the complimentary practice of hypnobirthing, and has since qualified as a Hypnobirthing Australia Practitioner.
Through her passion for improving birth experiences for couples Pip has become a sort after commentator on maternity issues and makes regular appearances on National Radio and TV. She has also been asked to written opinion pieces for national newspapers.
She has also contributed to magazines and online blogs, such as Practical Parenting, Empowering Birth and www.onyamagazine.com
Pip was also awarded the National Hypnobirthing Australia Practitioner of Excellence 2014/2105.
Pip’s Tips/Resources
Website : sarahwickham.com Dr Sarah Wickham
Book: Sarah Buckley ; Gentle Birth Gentle Mothering
Pip’s Contact Details
Website – http://www.birthsavvy.com.au
Facebook Page: Birth Savvy
email : pip@birthsavvy.com.au
Quotes
“Birth is not only about making babies, birth is about making mothers, strong, competent, capable mothers who trust themselves and know their inner strengths. “Barbara Katz
Rothman
“enjoy the pregnancy, its such a special time, you are growing a human being”
“don’t stress about the birth. Its just one day, enjoy your pregnancy, the birth is just a small part”
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MUM 060: “Best of” # 4 Natalie Stokell – Placenta Encapsulation and Postnatal Recovery

We certainly couldn’t have a “best of” from the podcast series and not share this popular episode. Possibly a taboo topic for some, yet eye-opening, and enlightening for others I am really excited to hear what you all think of this topic and this option for post natal recovery.  It s a must listen to episode. Get past the ick factor
Natalie is definitely an expert in all things placenta but as you will hear on the episode, as a vegetarian, it’s not something she ever thought she’d do, let alone prepare placentas or others!
She saw the results for herself when comparing the postnatal periods following both her children, where with placentophagy she had less bleeding, less baby blues and the rest she shares as we talk all things placentas. I know you will love this episode, whether it’s your thing or not.
So please do share this week’s episode and it’s links/resources with those pregnant women around you. It’s such an important topic and this information needs to get out!
Let me know what you think and join the conversation over with us on facebook.
NATALIE’S BIO
Originally from New Zealand, after completing her Masters in Psychology Natalie moved to the UK. She spent the next 10 years working, playing and volunteering in different countries including England, Turkey, Nepal and Central America. Much of her work was with women and children. In 2009 she had her first child, and left the UK to move with her partner to Australia.
Natalie discovered the benefits Placenta Encapsulation after the birth of her second daughter. Her recovery the this time round was very different from the first time and she puts it down to the capsules. Her energy levels were high, she didn’t feel emotional or weepy (except on the couple of days that she missed her capsules), and her physical recovery was much faster. So she went on to learn as much as she could about this amazing – albeit a little weird – tradition. She trained firstly with Placenta Benefits and then with the Association of Placenta Preparation Arts. She now offers safe, certified and insured Placenta services on the Sunshine Coast, Australia. She is a proud verified member of Placenta Services Australia and also serves on their Board. She is passionate about keeping Placenta Encapsulation safe and to very high industry standards in Australia. She loves talking about anything placenta so feel free to get in touch with any of your placenta questions!
Natalie’s Links/Tips:
Website : Hypnobirthing
Websites : Spinning Babies
Book: Sherri Menelli Journey into Motherhood
Book : Clarissa Pinkola Estes, Ph.D Women who run with the Wolves
Website: Association with “verified members” Directory : Placenta Services Australia
Natalie’s Contact Details
Email ; natalie@placentavitality.com
Website : Placenta Vitality
Facebook Page   – Placenta Vitality
Instagram : @placentavitality
Quotes from the Episode
 “DARLING JUST FUCKING OWN IT”
“we are one of the few mammals that don’t ingest our placenta”
“there has been a few celebrities that have done it which if you’ve seen the Kardashian posts which is awesome because it normalizes it a bit more and brings its to people’s awareness”
“the iron in placenta is so bio-available iron, its natural its your own stores so really great iron to take”
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MUM 059: “Best of” #3 Mandy Adno – Fussy Eaters, Baby’s First Foods, Gag Reflexes & More

Since this episode was released I’ve had so many mums tell me how helpful the information was. Seeing as Mandy is so passionate and is a wealth of knowledge on the topic of fussy foods, dysphagia and fussy eaters this episode just had to be included in the Best of Series. Mandy also shares her wisdom around oral development and how it relates to speech and sensory development which is something that I also share with my mum’s in practice. It’s a “must listen to” episode where we talk about….
when and how to introduce first foods,
why kids might be fussy with food,
what to do about it,
clear signs for when to seek help and there are so many fabulous links and resources that Mandy shares in this episode.
I do my best to find passionate experts but honestly, Mandy had so much passion for what she does that it was such a joy to have her share on Mum’s The Word. Because it was full of gold, the episode runs over my (suggested) 40 mins – well let’s be honest, most of them have so far!! as clearly my guests are so passionate about helping other mums and its obvious we all love what we do.
Please do share this episode and it’s links/resources with those around you struggling to get their little ones to eat or enjoy food. Its such an important topic and this episode highlights once again, that we are all in this parenting world together. It truly takes a village to raise a child so please don’t keep these pearls of wisdom to yourself but share it with the new mum’s in your circles.
ENJOY !!
MANDY’S BIO
Mandy-Lee Adno is a Paediatric Feeding Therapist. She has a private practice at The Children’s Clinic in Bondi Junction, Sydney, where she assesses and treats babies and children with a range of feeding issues.
Mandy graduated as a Speech Pathologist and Audiologist from the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa in 2002. She then went on to specialise as a Paediatric Feeding Therapist at Manchester University, United Kingdom. She set up a Paediatric feeding department in Havering in the United Kingdom, treating babies and children with a range of feeding and swallowing difficulties. Mandy is also an accredited SOS therapist.
Mandy has worked as a Paediatric feeding therapist at Royal North Shore Hospital in the neonatal and Paediatric wards.
She has extensive experience in assessing and treating newborns, infants and children with various feeding difficulties including: Medical and behavioural feeding difficulties; difficulties with breast/bottle feeding; gastro-oesophageal reflux; transitioning from feeding tubes, transitioning to solids and fussy eaters.
Mandy resides in Sydney, Australia with her husband and 3 daughters.
Mandy’s Links:
Pediatric Dysphagia explained here
SOS Approach : Sensory Oral Sequential Approach – Systematic Desensitization 
Mandy’s Tips
Website : Ellyn Satter dietician and her website
Website : https://www.feedingmatters.org
Website : http://sense-ationalmealtimes.com.au
Website :   https://www.feedingmatters.org/people/kay-ann-toomey-phd
BLW – Baby Led Weaning 
Book:  Katja Rowell MDand Jenny McGlothlin MS CCC-SLP  Helping Your Child with Extreme Picky Eating: A Step-by-Step Guide for Overcoming Selective Eating, Food Aversion, and Feeding Disorders
Book: Sense-ational Mealtimes, Gillian Griffiths
Speech Pathology Australia (Association)
Mandy’s Contact Details
Website: http://www.sydneyfeedingspecialist.com
Website: http://www.thechildrensclinic.com.au
email: mandyadno@gmail.com
facebook : Mandy-Lee Adno Paedriatric Feeding Specialist
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See you on next week’s episode
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MUM 058: “Best of” #2 Julie Sharon – Keeping your Relationship Strong After Baby Arrives

This week we have one of the very highest downloaded episodes of Mum’s The Word for #2 of “The Best of” series.  I have had so much positive feedback from couples about this episode that I absolutely without doubt have to share it again.
Julie Sharon from Balance You  shares with us her wisdom about a very important topic that affects almost everyone and is also so very rarely spoken of. How does the relationship change between a couple once their baby arrive?
Listen in and you’ll learn that we all have similar worries, challenges, and experiences as new parents. Knowing what to do beforehand and then if and when things happen is really the key though.
Julies Bio:
Julie Sharon is a licensed clinical counselor who offers individual, couples and family therapy at her private practice in Amsterdam. She also is a Gottman Bringing Baby Home educator. After earning her bachelors degree in Psychology at Skidmore College, Julie completed her Masters in Counseling at Webster University. She specializes in working with people transitioning into parenthood who face issues related to pregnancy, birth (trauma) or postpartum adjustment, couples who feel disconnected but want to make things work, and parents who feel overwhelmed by parenthood or who are seeking parenting support. A Dutch-American, Julie speaks Dutch and English fluently and offers her services in both languages. She lives with her husband and two kids in Amsterdam.
Julies Deets:
Julie’s Website: Balance You
Julie’s Email: info@balanceyou.net
Julie’s Links from the Episode –
Book – John Gottman And Baby Makes 3
Course – Bringing baby home
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GUEST QUOTES
“Small things often”
Wishing a Happy, Successful and Healthy New Year to Everyone and especially all the listeners who are expecting a baby (or possibly 2?) in 2017.
Spread “the Word”.
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MUM 057: “Best of” #1 Jacky Bloemraad de Boer – Keeping Birth Normal with Midwife Led Birth

In this first of the “Best Of” Series which is a mix of my personal favorites and the top downloaded episodes of all time since  Mum’s The Word  launched back in Dec 2015, I’m lucky enough to interview Jacky Bloemraad de Boer, my midwife for both of my children’s births! She is a woman of wisdom and has immersed herself in all things Birth for decades. I am so thrilled that I was able to have her share with the Mum’s The Word listeners and be my inaugral guest. Its still a fave episode of mine.
We discuss in this episode;
The role of a Midwife
The benefits of a midwife led birth
Midwife mindset
De-medicalizing Birth
Research around home birth and natural birth
Jacky Bloemraad de Boer is a mother, a wife, CPM (Certified Professional Midwife), a Doula, a Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner, a Nutritionist, Herbalist & a Doula Trainer. She lives in both Amsterdam and Cape Town.
Jacky is passionate about fertility, pregnancy, childbirth and women’s health and is continually exploring the various aspects of global maternal health and in particular midwifery care and the continuum of care.  Midwifery care can improve maternal outcomes because experience and research has clearly shown that pregnancy and childbirth care which has been de-medicalized and restores dignity and humanity to the process of childbirth by returning the control to the birthing woman has proven to be the safest approach.
Jacky is dedicated to educating midwives, the world needs more midwives and as Nelson Mandela said, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”
Jacky has also published a book: A-Z for a Healthy Pregnancy and Natural Childbirth,
“My top priority is for people to understand that they have the power to change things themselves.”
~ Aung San Suu Kyi
“The education and empowerment of women throughout the world cannot fail to result in a more caring, tolerant, just and peaceful life for all.”
~ Aung San Suu Kyi
A healthy woman who labours and births spontaneously performs a job that cannot be improved upon.
~ Sarah Buckley
Jacky’s book: A-Z for a Healthy Pregnancy and Natural Childbirth
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MUM 056: Dana Lindzon : The Sacredness of Birth

After trying to get Dana on for a while, finally our diaries collided as we got to hear her insight on the sacredness of birth. We talk empowered women, placentas, crossing over tot hat mystical realm in birth and so much more.  I am grateful for the work she does, the insight she has and that she was able to share with us.
Enjoy.
Kaz xx
Dana Lindzon Bio:
I am a Canadian Born Mother of 3 daughters.  I originally moved to Holland in 1999 to continue my advanced studies at the Art Academy in Amsterdam- The Gerrit Rietveld Academie. Art and creativity were always at the centre of my life since my earliest days but when I became pregnant with my first daughter in 2005, the focus of my life was forever transformed.  Nothing I’ve experienced so far was as remarkable or exciting as this first journey through pregnancy, the indescribable wild intensity of giving birth for the first time and then of course becoming a mother, a mother!!!!
This to me was true creation, and I couldn’t wait to go through it again.  A real shift for me came in 2008 when I gave birth to my second daughter.  My first daughter was born in a hospital.  It was a positive experience, so we did not really think about our options and were planning on returning for the second birth as well.  As things turned out, this second birth progressed so quickly, and so effortlessly, that there was no choice actually but to birth at home.  I was given this huge gift that I had previously no real idea about, and had an amazing, life changing home birth experience.  After this birth I felt like shouting from every rooftop: DO YOU KNOW WHAT BIRTH CAN BE LIKE!!!!!
I was drawn to every pregnant woman I saw and was on a mission to understand and share with women (any woman who would listen) what an incredibly positive, joyous, transformative experience birth can be.  This was a defining moment in my life and the moment in which I feel that I truly became a doula.  Since that birth I have been immersed in educating myself in everything I could find about birth, sifting through the current predominant disempowering beliefs and fears and getting to the roots of the transformative, empowering and sacred aspects of birth as mother nature intended, and which I have come to understand, is our birth-right as women.  There was no turning back.
My 3rd daughter was born in 2011, this time it was a planned home birth. It has been a totally unexpected blessing to be able to support women in childbirth.  I am now, besides being the proud, active mother to my 3 school aged children, a full time certified doula and birth coach, and an active presence in the Birth Community hosting workshops, events and gatherings on a regular basis for pregnant women, new mothers, women preparing for pregnancy and birth professionals in Amsterdam.
Dana’s Resources:
Book : Frederick Leboyer “Birth Without Violence”
Book : Sunni Karli “Sacred Birthing”
Book: Nancy Badacke “Mindful Birthing”
Dana’s Links:
email  dana@mamawise.nl
website : www.mamawise.nl
facebook mamawise.nl
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MUM 055: Alison Young : Beware of The Compare

It was so great to have Dr Ali on the show sharing her wisdom. We’ve know each other since the ’90’s so we go way back and the episode flowed so easily. We thought it wold be good to discuss the “comparison epidemic” and so here it is.
Enjoy the episode.
X Kaz
Dr Alison Young: Bio
Dr. Alison Young is a mum and Chiropractor. She began practicing in 2003 in a family practice, and her desire to help her children patients more, especially those with special needs, drove her to complete her Masters in Chiropractic Pediatrics. Along her journey she went from being an associate chiropractor to being an owner of a practice in Palmyra (Western Australia), and in that time having a predominantly kids and family focused practice. She eventually sold this practice to move overseas with her husband, and in this time became a mum for the first time. Since then she has had a second child, and is currently residing in South Korea. She has a strong passion to help chiropractors be their best when working with families, which prompted her to create INNATE Child, a coaching and webinar based learning program that helps chiropractors to learn more about working with children, and to set up their practices and develop their teams to be more family focused.
Alison has been a board member of the Western Australian Chiropractors Registration Board (until it joined with AHPRA), and executive member of the Chiropractors Association of Australia (WA Branch). She has spoken at conferences around Australia and has run her own conference “Empowering Chiropractic Families” for Chiropractors and their teams in 2016.
On her journey as a mum, both as an expat and in Australia, she has become increasingly aware of the role that mum’s can play as supporters and nourishers of other mums. There is nothing like a good cup of tea, and a chat to help another mum feel that she isn’t too alone. All too many times she has seen the ‘comparison’ of one child to another lead to greater stress and anxiety for the mums and families concerned. She strongly feels that we need to compare less, and use our motherly intuition, quality healthcare providers and develop strong ‘village-like’ support circles to help each other on our journey.
Alison’s Quote
“Be yourself, everybody else is taken”  Oscar Wilde
Alison’s Resources
Website : A labour of love with hypnobirthing cd’s and child education classes
Book : Jennifer Barham- Floreani Well Adjusted Babies
Alison’s Deets
You can view her chiropractic focused website(aimed at chiropractors) at www.innatechild.com.au
Facebook:  The Innate Child
Instagram : @innatechild
Email : alison@innatechild.com.au
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MUM 054: Bridget Wood : How to be True to Yourself as a Mother

Wow so much wisdom on mothering from this wonderful soul. This was a true interview with heart and it was a real honour to have fellow Wellness Couch Podcaster Bridget Wood. You can find more of her gold on Nourishing The Mother with her co-host Julie Tenner who was also on Mum’s the Word recently  – a highly recommended interview also.
Enjoy!
X Kaz
Bridget Wood – Bio
Bridget Wood is a writer, speaker, event manager and coach with a vision to raise our collective consciousness through her businesses Suburban Sandcastles and Nourishing The Mother. With studies in media, communications and human behaviour, and ten years spent in the Corporate world, Bridget has an insatiable appetite for knowledge and a desire to understand the bigger picture of how we, and the world, are the way we are, and to empower people to connect to themselves and realise their potential. A mother of two, Bridget reflects that many women feel they lose themselves in early motherhood, but ultimately it’s been where she has found herself. She has a particular interest ‘raising our children to raise ourselves’, recognising how our children’s behaviour, values and needs can trigger feelings in us – our own ‘inner child’. Bridget advocates for children and awakening motherhood to see the gifts of healing our children are offering us, and how our relationships and the world around us offer us a mirror to grow and nurture our authentic selves.
Bridget’s Affiremations/Quotes:
“I’m willing and open to seeing and owing to all that I am” Brodget Wood
“The conventional opinion of the ruin of ourselves”  Rumi
Bridget’s Recommendations
Book : The Aware Baby by Aletha Solter
Book : The Conscious Parent by Dr Shefali Tsabury
Book : You Are Your Child’s First Teacher by Rahima Baldwin Dancy
Website : Hand in Hand Parenting
Bridget’s Links
Published recently : https://rockstarbirthmagazine.com/homebirth-hospital-birth-sylvie-bridget/
Facebook Suburban Sandcastles
Instagram @suburbansandcastles
Facebook Nourishing the Mother
Instagram @nourishingthemother
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MUM 053: Jules Galloway : Adrenal Fatigue

Happy 1st Birthday to us, Episode 53 here we are!
And such an important topic being discussed here by the fabulous Jules Galloway. It was loads of fun and I’m sure you can relate to so much of what Jules sees in her clients and here she is givein us some strategies and tips to combat the fatigue.
Enjoy!
x Kaz
Jules Galloway Bio:
Jules Galloway is a passionate naturopath, speaker, podcaster, and recipe creator.
Health wasn’t always Jules’ priority. After a challenging youth, she lived a party lifestyle for over a decade. But when it began to take its toll on her mind and body, she ditched the busy inner city life for a fresh start in the Byron Bay hinterland.
Diagnosed with pyrrole disorder, adrenal fatigue and a pesky gene mutation thrown in for good measure, Jules has learned the importance of nourishing herself – using wholefoods, supplements, happiness, gratitude and a good dose of humour.
Now with over 10 years of clinical experience, Jules has made it her mission to help women find their shine again. She’s guided hundreds of women through her eCourse, “Shiny Healthy You – Fatigued to Fabulous in 12 Weeks,” and also sees clients individually. Her podcast gets thousands of downloads every month.
When she’s not helping her tribe to become healthy, Jules can be found surfing, hanging out with her husband and their elderly rescue dogs, or walking the famous Byron Bay lighthouse track.
Jules’ Resources
Website : Dr Libby
Book : Dr Libby Weaver  “Rushing Women’s Syndrome”
Dr Libby’s Ted Talk
Website: Dr Josh Axe
Jules’ Deets
Website:  http://julesgalloway.com
Facebook julesgallowayhealth
Instagram @julesgallowayhealth
Podcast on  iTunes –  Shiny Healthy You.
12 Week Program website: http://shinyhealthyyou.com
Free Guide to Healing Your Adrenals: http://julesgalloway.com/free-guide-adrenal-fatigue/
A blog post about the common signs of adrenal fatigue: http://julesgalloway.com/do-you-have-adrenal-fatigue/
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MUM 052: Damian Kristof : Stress & cracking the Stress Code.

This week we have our first interview with a guest on the show for a 2nd time.
I just had to get Damian back on the show again to share his teachings around stress and how when ongoing, it can lead to anxiety, insomnia and even depression and more importantly also how we can get out of it.
It’s once again a high energy episode with a bit of humor between us seeing as we have known each other for 16 years and if you didn’t hear the first (Episode 49) it can be found here which has already had a crazy huge number of downloads and needs to be shared with all mums.
Enjoy this episode!
X Kaz
Dr Damian Kristof Bio:
I’ve been in the health industry now for more than 20 years in many different capacities. As a Naturopath, Nutritionist and Chiropractor I have enjoyed helping thousands of people regain health and vitality through natural approaches. I am continually excited and delighted by the life changes that people experience when they start to trust in their own ability to heal without excessive intervention.
My path through health has been exciting and varied, and at the same time very challenging and rewarding. I love the ability to interact on a one on one basis daily with my practice members and at the same time, I love the ability to educate and inspire people to change through multi media including Radio (Melbourne’s Triple M), TV (Downsize Me, Inside New Zealand, Brian and Bobby, The Exchange) Podcasting (The Wellness Guys and 100 Not Out) and of course in a seminar setting with The Power Of Food and Crack Your Stress Code events. My belief is that both the nervous system and the gastro-intestinal system are both equally influential in the health and longevity of the individual, this is why I love chiropractic (as it deals with the nervous system) and I developed Forage Cereal (to assist the restoration of impeccable health to the gastrointestinal system).
Having combined the philosophies of both Naturopathic and Chiropractic approaches to healing and well-being – I believe that people learn and achieve the most when there is no interference and there is appropriate supply of goodness to allow the body to thrive.
Dr Damian Kristof’s links
Website : www.damiankristof.com
facebook : daminakristofpage
Twitter : @damiankristof
Instagram  : @damiankristof
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MUM 51: Kinta Gitsham : Behavioural Disorders – A Recovery Story

Kinta Gitshams’ Bio:
Kinta Gitsham an ordinary mum who has had an EXTRA ordinary journey through motherhood. A stay at home mother of 3 gorgeous children; Archie (8), Josie (6) and George (3). She is currently separated from her husband of 10 years Rick since March this year, however they are still an incredible team for the kids, and with time feel things will mend just beautifully. She has pushed through and survived severe PNDA for all three children, recovered from a minor breakdown, helped recover their son Archie, diagnosed from ASD (AUTISM – PDD-NOS), ADHD, ANXIETY, SENSORY PROCESSING DISORDER and suspected but not diagnosed ODD. It’s been quite the journey, through heavy medication for both Kinta and Archie and with Kinta almost giving up on life. Through years of searching and never giving up on hope, she has now found many answers through gut health, which consists of living a chemical free life where we eat real whole nutritious food. Through following her ‘gut intuition’ and addressing the families extensive gut issues and inflammation, they have successfully began a massive recovery and are both off all medication and are really beginning to thrive!! She is now super passionate about spreading this awareness to help as many people as she can to know they are not alone and where to find the help and support so that they too can also begin to thrive.
Kinta’s Quotes :
“Don’t Judge me, You can’t handle half of what I’ve dealt with. There is a reason I do the things I do, There is a reason I am who I am” (author unknown)
A friend once told Kinta who was further down the road than she was “Keep going forward, this time will pass, it will get easier”
Kinta’s Resources:
The Mindd Foundation https://mindd.org
Bubbayumyum (Charlotte Carr) http://www.bubbayumyum.com
Helen Padarin http://helenpadarin.com (and) http://www.nourish-ed.com
Kirsty Wirth – Kultured Wellness http://kulturedwellness.com
Fed Up – Sue Dengate (Elimination Diet)  http://www.fedup.com.au
Kinta Recommends these books:
Autistic to Artistic by Leah FollettTen Things Every Child with Autism Wishes you Knew by Ellen NotbohmThe Out of Sync Child by Carol Stock Kranowitz
Welcome to Holland Poem –
Kinta’s Deets/Links
Website: kintagitsham.com 
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/amummasgut/
Instagram: kintagitsham
(all these guys also have FB and Instagram)
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MUM 50: Andrea Huddleston : Optimizing Fertility After 30

Dr Andrea Huddleston Bio:
Dr Andrea Huddleston is an integrative chiropractor, women’s health and natural fertility specialist. With extensive postgraduate studies in women’s health, reproductive medicine, natural fertility, nutritional medicine and wellness coaching and as the co-founder and co-host of The Wellness Women, Dr Andrea is passionate about spreading the message of optimal health and leading the community to make health choices based in wellness and vitality, rather than sickness and disease.
Affectionately referred to as ‘The Period Whisperer’ by her patients and a strong advocate of women’s health, Andrea educates and empowers women to make the best health and lifestyle choices, with easy to understand information, to take control of their hormones and boost their fertility, often when other methods have failed.
Dr Andrea practices from Open Space Healing in Fremantle, Perth and works with women with PMS, amenorrhea, cycle irregularities as well as medically diagnosed polycystic ovarian syndrome, fibroids, ovarian cysts and endometriosis, as well as couples experiencing fertility challenges. Or, simple, women wanting to regain their health and feel balanced and vital!
“My mission is to help women get back in touch with their bodies and help them to understand that the signs, symptoms and imbalances they’re experiencing are not normal or something that should just have to ‘put up with’. The best part of my day is helping them heal and balance their body and witnessing how their optimal health transforms their lives and allows them to live with passion and purpose.”
Dr Andrea’s Recommended Resources:
Book : Christiane Northrup‎ – Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom –
Book : Francesca Naish – Natural Fertility The Complete Guide to Avoiding or Achieving Conception
The Billings Method
Dr Andrea’s Links:
Integrative Chiropractor | Women’s Health & Natural Fertility Expert
Co-Founder The Wellness Women, Host Wellness Women Radio
e: andrea@thewellnesswomen.com.au
p: (08) 9336 1180 for personal consultations
w: www.thewellnesswomen.com.au
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