The Truth About Colostrum Harvesting During Pregnancy 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 [...]
Equipped for the Night: Navigating Baby Sleep with Sr Marion Wing 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, [...]
Smarter Solutions for Recurring UTIs in Pregnancy and Beyond 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 [...]
Trusting the Model: How Midwife-Led Care Transformed Gabriella Szabo’s Birth Story 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 [...]
Birth is a Life Event, Not a Disease: Navigating Choice and Complexity with Lilo Mthembu 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 [...]
Why Most Probiotics Fail: Gut Health & Your Second Brain 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 [...]
100 Episodes Strong: The Vision Behind Sensitive Midwifery and Sister Lilian Centre 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 [...]
How Hidden Toxins Affect Women's Hormones and Health: A Young Midwife's Discovery 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 [...]
Give preterm babies a strong start for a brighter future 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 [...]
Homeopathy for Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond 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 [...]
