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Welcome and thank you for listening! In this episode, we sit down with Lactation Consultant Samantha Crompton (SACLC / IBCLC) to unpack a massive trend dominating the modern prenatal space: antenatal colostrum harvesting—known clinically as antenatal colostrum expressing. While TikTok, Instagram, and "momfluencers" push specialized consumer kits and intensive prenatal expressing as essentials for…
Welcome and thank you for listening! In a world saturated with digital "sleep gurus" and rigid, one-size-fits-all routines, new parents are facing unprecedented anxiety when it comes to infant sleep. In this episode, we sit down with veteran healthcare professional Sister Marion Wing, who brings over 45 years of clinical wisdom, passion, and heart to the table. We cut through the commercial noise…
Welcome and thank you for listening! Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are incredibly common, but when they become a recurring nightmare—or flare up during pregnancy and postpartum—the stakes become much higher. Many women find themselves trapped in a cycle of repeated antibiotic use, relying on traditional remedies like cranberry juice that don't quite deliver. In this episode, we are busting the…
Welcome and thank you for listening! What happens when your dream of a 'natural birth' turns into a whirlwind of medical interventions? In this episode, we sit down with Gabriella Szabo—homeschooling mom and advocate for informed birth—as she pulls back the curtain on her deeply personal experiences navigating the maternity care system. Gabriella's first birth was the "textbook" cascade of…
Welcome and thank you for listening! In this episode, I sat down with Lilo Mthembu, a private midwife based in Johannesburg who views her role in birth work as a true ministry. Lilo shares her deep-seated philosophy that pregnancy and birth are natural life events rather than medical conditions, advocating for every woman to begin her journey with a midwifery-led, natural approach. We dive into…
Welcome and thank you for listening! Did you know your gut is often called your "Second Brain"? From your mood and mental clarity to your immune system's strength, it all starts in your microbiome. In this episode, we sit down with Jason Stewart, the founder of Probitec, to peel back the layers of gut health. We move past the marketing jargon to discover why many probiotics on the shelf today fail…
Welcome and thank you for listening! We hit the big 1-0-0! To celebrate this incredible milestone, your host steps into the guest chair to offer a rare, deep dive into the "why" behind the entire movement: Sensitive Midwifery and the Sister Lilian Centre. In this clear, celebratory, and informative self-interview, we peel back the curtain on the foundational mission driving Birth & Baby Advice You…
Welcome and thank you for listening! As a midwife, Lungile Gamede started noticing a surge in conditions like debilitating periods, PCOS, and endometriosis among the young girls in her community. But her journey started even closer to home: Lungile herself struggled with intense bloating, severe PMS, and symptoms the doctors couldn't resolve. This personal health battle—combined with her…
Welcome and thank you for listening! This episode features a conversation with Professor Welma Lubbe, a leading expert in the field of prematurity. Professor Welma Lubbe is a professor in nursing and midwifery at North-West University. Her research focuses on the care of premature babies, and she is the founder of Little Steps®, South Africa's first evidence-based prematurity support platform. A…
Welcome and thank you for listening! In this episode, we sit down with Ian Wheeler, the founder of Pegasus Homeopathics, to demystify the world of homeopathy and explore its safe and effective use during pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Ian shares his fascinating journey from a traditional pharmacist to a pioneer in the field of homeopathic medicine. For over 30 years, he owned and operated…
