The Midwife Memos

Early pregnancy can feel exciting, exhausting, confusing… and sometimes all at once. In this first episode of Season 2 , I’m kicking off with a gentle, evidence-based guide to surviving (and understanding) the first...

<p>In this episode we cover all things Oral restrictions - often known as tongue ties, with the incredible Tamika who is an Endorsed Midwife, IBCLC and Orofacial Myology therapist. It's a BIG complex topic and Tamika...

<p>This week I’m joined by Hannah Willsmore — Midwife, Lactation consultant, Birth educator and NDC-accredited practitioner — for a reassuring, myth-busting conversation about infant sleep.</p><p>If you're pregnant my...

<p>In this episode of The Midwife Memos, I’m diving into the physical side of birth prep — and why we need to give it just as much attention as mindset work. </p><p>I cover:</p><p>Why body prep matters and how it...

<p>Ask a Chinese Medicine Practitioner & Acupuncturist In this week's bite-sized episode we’re changing up the ‘ask a midwife’ to ‘ask a Midwife & Chinese medicine practitioner’ Kate is answering;</p><p>Is Acupuncture...

<p>The Memo: Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture for Pregnancy, Labour & Postpartum with Private Midwife + Chinese Medicine Practitioner, Kate Thomson from The Mamas Alchemist</p><p>This week, Lauretta sits down with Kate —...

<p>This week I'm talking to Fiona Rogerson - a Perinatal & Trauma Counsellor, my hope is that it will be helpful if you're preparing for birth to learn about what can contribute to experiencing trauma and how to seek...

<p>Navigating birth trauma, partner fears, and growing confidence the second time around</p><p>In this episode, I’m joined by Gemma — a mum of two — who shares her two birth stories: her first in an MGP program & a...

<p>In this bonus episode #08 - I’m sharing part of a talk I gave at a local event in Ballarat ‘The Wisdom She weaves’ by the very inspiring Sarah from LOTS financial planning. The topic was What I Wish Women Knew — and...

<p>In this short 'Ask A Midwife' episode, I’m answering two questions:</p><p>- “What if I just want to wing it?” </p><p>-“What if my care provider doesn’t believe in birth plans?”</p><p>Free Guide: Plan Like a Pro...

<p>In this episode I’m diving deep into something that often stirs up mixed opinions: birth plans. You’ve probably heard the phrase “you can’t plan birth,” but that doesn’t mean you can’t prepare — and that’s exactly...

<p>In this episode of The Midwife Memos, I speak with Sarah — a midwife, lactation consultant and mum of four — about the vaginal breech birth of her third baby.</p><p>We explore:</p><p>What a breech presentation is and...

<p> In this heartfelt and educational episode of The Midwife Memos, Lauretta shares her personal experiences with Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) and dives into all things nausea & vomiting in pregnancy & HG. She explores...

<p>In this episode, I’m joined by Midwife Tayla, who shares her experiences as a midwife, mum, and business owner of Hatchling Store where she supports women through birth prep, education and TENS machine hire. We chat...

<p>One of the biggest decisions you’ll make in pregnancy is one you might not even realise you’re making early on—who will care for you and where you’ll give birth.</p><p>Your care provider and birth setting have a huge...