In this episode, we unpack the birth story of our co-host Tara, as she was faced with the challenge of giving birth to her second baby after finding out she had tested positive for COVID-19. 

Tara shares what helped her get through this birth, what she differently in labour, how she prepared for labour for baby number 2. 

Keep an eye out - there are some changes coming in the next few weeks as well.

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Brought to you by Lana Hirth Dietitian. All information is general in nature and does not replace individualised medical advice. Find out more about seeing Lana Hirth and her team, expert fertility, prenatal and postpartum dietitians: www.lanahirth.com

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There is so much to think about when it comes to preparing for birth and labour, but are food and drinks something you've considered before? If you're feeling confused and unsure about what things can help with your endurance during labour - this episode is for you! In this episode, we break down why it's helpful to think about your food and drinks, what to snacks to pack in your hospital bag and what to avoid.

We also share personally what happened in our labours too and share some of the mistakes we made, so you can learn from them.

We discussed this post on Instagram:
- Foods to eat for labour @lanahirthdietitian

You can get your FREEBIE here - The Nutrition Hospital Bag and Labour Snacks List.

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Brought to you by Lana Hirth Dietitian. All information is general in nature and does not replace individualised medical advice. Find out more about seeing Lana Hirth and her team, expert fertility, prenatal and postpartum dietitians: www.lanahirth.com

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Brought to you by Lana Hirth Dietitian. All information is general in nature and does not replace individualised medical advice. Find out more about seeing Lana Hirth and her team, expert fertility, prenatal and postpartum dietitians: www.lanahirth.com

Have further questions? You can email us at podcast@lanahirth.com or book in a consultation for 1:1 nutrition advice from an expert fertility, pregnancy and postpartum dietitian.

What is it like having a baby second time around? Lana shares her personal experience from preparing for labour, birth and what foods she ate. Being pregnant while juggling a toddler can be a lot, and so pregnancy and birth second time around looks very different to first time around! 

For more birth stories, you can listen our very first ones in Episode 11 - Our birth stories (and birth songs).

We discussed these posts and accounts on Instagram:
- Foods to eat for labour @lanahirthdietitian
- @coreandfloorrestore
- @birthwithbeth_

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Brought to you by Lana Hirth Dietitian. All information is general in nature and does not replace individualised medical advice. Find out more about seeing Lana Hirth and her team, expert fertility, prenatal and postpartum dietitians: www.lanahirth.com

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Brought to you by Lana Hirth Dietitian. All information is general in nature and does not replace individualised medical advice. Find out more about seeing Lana Hirth and her team, expert fertility, prenatal and postpartum dietitians: www.lanahirth.com

Have further questions? You can email us at podcast@lanahirth.com or book in a consultation for 1:1 nutrition advice from an expert fertility, pregnancy and postpartum dietitian.

Answering your question! We are not normally a fan of focusing on what to cut out (we'd much rather focus on what foods to include while breastfeeding), but we want to share 5 foods that you might want to consider and be mindful of.

This is the second of three episodes looking at what we eat (and drink!) when breastfeeding. We're giving you practical answers (backed by the latest research), so you can be confident in what you're eating while you're breastfeeding.

In this episode, we cover:
- Do recommendations on food safety from pregnancy carry over to breastfeeding?
- Can I have chocolate?
- What drinks can be included and others to avoid?
- What do to if we feel like we can't stop eating certain foods and out of control

You can also look to an earlier episode, Episode 20. How can you boost your milk supply?

In our breastfeeding and food mini-series, over the next three episodes, we'll be looking at lactation cookies, answering common questions about what changes you may need to make to your eating when breastfeeding and busting other myths.

If you are wondering about alcohol and breastfeeding, you can read more here from Australian Breastfeeding Association.

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Brought to you by Lana Hirth Dietitian. All information is general in nature and does not replace individualised medical advice. Find out more about seeing Lana Hirth and her team, expert fertility, prenatal and postpartum dietitians: www.lanahirth.com

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Have further questions? You can email us at podcast@lanahirth.com or book in a consultation for 1:1 nutrition advice from an expert fertility, pregnancy and postpartum dietitian.

Do you REALLY need to have 4L of water to help boost your milk supply when you're breastfeeding? That's the question we're answering today and we're getting into what that really means for you.

This is the second of three episodes looking at what we eat (and drink!) when breastfeeding. We're giving you practical answers (backed by the latest research), so you can be confident in what you're eating while you're breastfeeding.

In this episode, we cover:
- Does extra water make a difference?
- How much extra fluid do you need?
- Signs you're not having enough fluids
- Where to get help and support if you're struggling with low supply
- Things to consider from a nutrition perspective for milk supply

You can also look to an earlier episode, Episode 20. How can you boost your milk supply?

The main research study referenced in this episode: Extra fluids for breastfeeding mothers for increasing milk production (2014) - Cochrane Review 

In our breastfeeding and food mini-series, over the next three episodes, we'll be looking at lactation cookies, answering common questions about what changes you may need to make to your eating when breastfeeding and busting other myths. 

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Brought to you by Lana Hirth Dietitian. All information is general in nature and does not replace individualised medical advice. Find out more about seeing Lana Hirth and her team, expert fertility, prenatal and postpartum dietitians: www.lanahirth.com

Want more? Get your FREE New Mums Nutrition Checklist here.

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Brought to you by Lana Hirth Dietitian. All information is general in nature and does not replace individualised medical advice. Find out more about seeing Lana Hirth and her team, expert fertility, prenatal and postpartum dietitians: www.lanahirth.com

Have further questions? You can email us at podcast@lanahirth.com or book in a consultation for 1:1 nutrition advice from an expert fertility, pregnancy and postpartum dietitian.

We're back, baby! And we're jumping in with a mini-series on breastfeeding and food. Ever wondered if lactation cookies really work? Perhaps you've tried it yourself when you're trying to do anything to boost your supply.

Lactation cookies can be expensive, so it's worthwhile asking the question... do they actually work? Do lactation cookies boost your milk supply?

This is the first of three episodes looking at what we eat when breastfeeding. We're giving you practical answers (backed by the latest research), so you can be confident in what you're eating while you're breastfeeding. 

In this episode, we cover:
- What are lactation cookies?
- What are galactagogues?
-  Do lactation cookies work?
- When should you use lactation cookies?
- What alternatives are there to lactation cookies?
- Where to go for more help on low milk supply?

The main research study referenced in this episode: Effectiveness of lactation cookies on human milk production rates: a randomized control trial (2023).

In our breastfeeding and food mini-series, over the next three episodes, we'll be looking at lactation cookies, answering common questions about what changes you may need to make to your eating when breastfeeding and busting other myths. 

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• Join our Facebook community New Mums Nutrition

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Brought to you by Lana Hirth Dietitian. All information is general in nature and does not replace individualised medical advice. Find out more about seeing Lana Hirth and her team, expert fertility, prenatal and postpartum dietitians: www.lanahirth.com

Want more? Get your FREE New Mums Nutrition Checklist here.

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Brought to you by Lana Hirth Dietitian. All information is general in nature and does not replace individualised medical advice. Find out more about seeing Lana Hirth and her team, expert fertility, prenatal and postpartum dietitians: www.lanahirth.com

Have further questions? You can email us at podcast@lanahirth.com or book in a consultation for 1:1 nutrition advice from an expert fertility, pregnancy and postpartum dietitian.

What postpartum foods can you eat? And which ones should you avoid? Hot and cold foods are often emphasised for postpartum recovery to have some and avoid others. 

This episode covers:

• What are hot and cold foods?
• Why is there a focus on these foods?
• How to meet your nutrient requirements eating this way?
• The most important thing to focus on with your food

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Brought to you by Lana Hirth Dietitian. All information is general in nature and does not replace individualised medical advice. Find out more about seeing Lana Hirth, expert prenatal and postnatal dietitian: www.lanahirth.com

Want more? Get your FREE New Mums Nutrition Checklist here.

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Brought to you by Lana Hirth Dietitian. All information is general in nature and does not replace individualised medical advice. Find out more about seeing Lana Hirth and her team, expert fertility, prenatal and postpartum dietitians: www.lanahirth.com

Have further questions? You can email us at podcast@lanahirth.com or book in a consultation for 1:1 nutrition advice from an expert fertility, pregnancy and postpartum dietitian.

Recovery during the first 40 days after birth can be a whirlwind while you're adjusting to newborn life. There are lots of ideas about how to nourish your body during this time, so we're joined by Catherine Chong (Accredited Practising Dietitian) to delve deep into the first 40 days. What should you really eat? We cover the confinement diet, what the evidence says to nourish your body and her personal cultural experience. 

In this episode, we cover: 

•  Catherine's birth story
• What is first 40 days / confinement period?
• The three reasons for the first 40 days (confinement period)
• What actually happens in first 40 days?
• Stages of the confinement diet
• Potential risks during first 40 days
• Catherine's top 3 foods for the first 40 days
• The most important thing to focus on with food!

We also discuss the recommended serves for breastfeeding women in Australia.


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Brought to you by Lana Hirth Dietitian. All information is general in nature and does not replace individualised medical advice. Find out more about seeing Lana Hirth, expert prenatal and postnatal dietitian: www.lanahirth.com

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Brought to you by Lana Hirth Dietitian. All information is general in nature and does not replace individualised medical advice. Find out more about seeing Lana Hirth and her team, expert fertility, prenatal and postpartum dietitians: www.lanahirth.com

Have further questions? You can email us at podcast@lanahirth.com or book in a consultation for 1:1 nutrition advice from an expert fertility, pregnancy and postpartum dietitian.