Podcast Episodes
#26 Good Nutrition for Pregnancy & Gestational Diabetes
In this episode Karen explores with Lily Nicoles the importance of good nutrition for Pregnancy.…
#25 The Wonders of the Female Pelvis with Fiona Hallinan
This episode is all about exploring the wonders of the Female pelvis. Karen and Fiona…
#24 Fetal Monitoring Options for Labour
In this episode Karen discusses different Fetal Monitoring options ,and the research behind them, for…
#23 Part Two, Informed Consent – A Conversation with Bashi Kumar-Hazard: The NSW Birth Trauma Inquiry
In this episode, Karen and Bashi are having a raw and frank conversation about informed…
#22 A conversation with Bashi Kumar-Hazard: The NSW Birth Trauma Inquiry – Part One
Bashi Kumar-Hazard is an Australian competition and consumer rights lawyer and the principal of B…
#21 Understanding Pain in Labour
In this episode, Karen discusses the two different approaches and perceptions of pain in labour.…
#20 Baby Brain: How pregnancy and motherhood shape our brain and change our minds.
Join Karen McClay as she talks with Dr Sarah McKay about her new book “Baby…
#19 Understanding natural pauses in labour and when to wait or when to act.
Join Karen McClay and Dr Marina Weckend as they discuss Marina’s research into the natural…
#18 Creating an optimal microbiome during Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond.
Karen and Emma discuss the importance of the microbiome for pregnant mamas and people, and…
#17 Oxytocin and its impact on birth
Dr Sarah Buckley is a GP/family physician with qualifications in GP-obstetrics and family planning. In…
#16 – Pregnancy Yoga
In Episode 16 of the Calmbirth Conversation Podcast Calmbirth Director, Karen McClay talks to our…
#15 The Golden Month
In Episode 15 of the Calmbirth Conversation Podcast, Calmbirth Director, Karen McClay talks to Dr…
#14 Emotional Support for the Challenges of Becoming a Parent
In Episode 14 of the Calmbirth Conversation Podcast, Karen McClay talks to Dr. Nicole Highet…
#13 Support for breastfeeding, baby sleep and attachment
How the work of Possums & Co prepare, educate and support families through the challenges…
#12 Creating a safe, calm and private environment in the fourth trimester
Discussion with Psychologist Rachel Bridge about creating a safe, calm and private environment in the…
#11 Vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC)
Discussion with Hazel Keedle, a Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC) Researcher and Lecturer and Academic…
#10 Breech Birth with Andrew Bisits
Tune in to this episode of the Calmbirth Conversation Podcast with Director Calmbirth, Karen McClay,…
#9 Aware Parenting
In the episode I am speaking with Lael Stone and Marion Rose. Both Lael and…
#8 Acupuncture for Pregnancy Labour & Birth
In this Episode, Karen chats with @melindawebb_healthpractitioner about the benefits of Chinese Medicine and acupuncture for…
#7 Choosing the best model of care for your pregnancy and birth goals
In this episode I chat with Professor Hannah Dahlen for Western Sydney University about the…