The Pregnancy Collective

13/11/2025

✨ New Podcast Episode Alert! Leah Itsines Birth of Jesse 🎙️In this episode, Leah Itsines Leah Itsines shares the deeply personal journey of her second pregnancy and the birth of baby Jesse. Leah opens up about the extensive preparation she did for Jesse’s birth and reflects on the challenges, surprises, and joys along the way.Raw, vulnerable, and often hilarious, Leah recounts her labour story with authenticity and humor, giving listeners a front-row seat to the highs and lows of bringing Jesse into the world. She also shares her postpartum experience and what it’s been like adjusting to life as a family of four.A heartfelt and candid conversation, this episode is full of insights, laughter, and real-life parenting moments — you won’t want to miss it! 🎧💛 Special acknowledgments:❤️Mel Hellomama.doula — for the beautiful support you gave Leah and Mitch during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum❤️Dr Drew Moffrey Dr Drew Moffrey for the care and guidance you provided to Leah and Mitch📲 Listen now on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Link in bio! 🎙️ Listen here https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/what-if-we-were-taught/id1681511309?i=1000736572861

12/11/2025

🎙️ New Episode: Understanding Early Pregnancy Loss — A Holistic Conversation with Paige Waters Paige Waters Fertility and Pregnancy Acupuncture

In this heartfelt and deeply needed episode, I’m joined by acupuncturist and fertility expert Paige Waters to explore early pregnancy loss through a holistic and compassionate lens. 💛

With over a decade of experience in women’s health and fertility, Paige shares her wisdom on:

✨ The emotional and psychological impact of early loss

✨ Common causes and contributing factors from a Chinese medicine perspective

✨ Recurrent pregnancy loss and pathways to healing

✨ Aftercare and recovery — what true support looks like

✨ Nutrition, lifestyle, and preconception health

✨ Paternal factors, prevention, and navigating the public system

This conversation shines a light on an area too often overlooked — honouring the emotional, physical, and systemic layers of early pregnancy loss while offering hope, understanding, and practical tools for healing.

🎧 Tune in now wherever you listen to podcasts — Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/what-if-we-were-taught/id1681511309?i=1000734498063

Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3wS3C6mxUpjG4EDK31sYOG?si=1oh0Iu5LQymv_M7-qn3H9g

31/10/2025

🎙️ New Episode: Understanding Early Pregnancy Loss — A Holistic Conversation with Paige Waters

In this heartfelt and deeply needed episode, I’m joined by acupuncturist and fertility expert Paige Waters Paige Waters Fertility and Pregnancy Acupuncture to explore early pregnancy loss through a holistic and compassionate lens. 💛

With over a decade of experience in women’s health and fertility, Paige shares her wisdom on:

✨ The emotional and psychological impact of early loss

✨ Common causes and contributing factors from a Chinese medicine perspective

✨ Recurrent pregnancy loss and pathways to healing

✨ Aftercare and recovery — what true support looks like

✨ Nutrition, lifestyle, and preconception health

✨ Paternal factors, prevention, and navigating the public system

This conversation shines a light on an area too often overlooked — honouring the emotional, physical, and systemic layers of early pregnancy loss while offering hope, understanding, and practical tools for healing.

🎧 Tune in now wherever you listen to podcasts

Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/what-if-we-were-taught/id1681511309?i=1000734498063

Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3wS3C6mxUpjG4EDK31sYOG?si=DYuvjc7qT3emTZ3pJonLCg

Podcast Episode · What if we were taught.. · 31/10/2025 · 1h 13m

19/10/2025

✨ New Podcast Episode Alert! ✨

Today’s episode covers a deeply important topic — early pregnancy loss.

Early pregnancy loss (often called “miscarriage”) is a pregnancy loss before 20 weeks’ gestation. It affects 1 in 4 pregnancies and is an area that urgently needs more information, education, support, and follow-up care.

I’m joined by Dr Drew Moffrey , a Private Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at Pindara Hospital, Gold Coast. Drew also hosts the annual Circle of Support, raising vital funds for families navigating early loss.

Together, we explore:
💛 What defines early pregnancy loss and the types — threatened, inevitable, incomplete, missed, and recurrent
💛 Signs and symptoms
💛 Common causes
💛 Available investigations and management options
💛 Paternal factors — s***m quality, placental influence, and DNA integrity
💛 How nutrition, lifestyle, and preconception health impact outcomes
💛 Supportive approaches, including acupuncture
💛 Navigating the healthcare system — GP’s role and support for families without a specialist
💛 Preventative strategies and compassionate aftercare
💛 Recurrent pregnancy loss — definitions and key investigations

And so much more…

Support services mentioned in the episode:

Pink Elephants Support Network

Red Nose Grief and Loss

SANDS

COPE – Centre of Perinatal Excellence

Athena Hammond – The Birth Counsel

💛 You can donate directly to the Circle of Support here: https://www.pinkelephants.org.au/fundraise/lara-melrose

🎧 Listen now: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/early-pregnancy-loss-with-dr-drew-moffrey/id1681511309?i=1000732422918

12/10/2025

Tonight ’ll be recording a really important episode with Dr Drew Moffrey on early pregnancy loss, and I’d love to hear from you.

If you could ask a specialist anything about early pregnancy loss — or if there are areas you’d like more understanding around — please let me know. Your questions are incredibly important and will help guide this conversation.

Some of the topics I’m hoping to explore include:
✨ The different types of miscarriage — particularly missed and incomplete miscarriages, what they mean, and how long they can last
✨ The management options available and what supportive care looks like
✨ How we can support egg quality and s***m health
✨ The male side of fertility — understanding s***m health and its role in conception and pregnancy
✨ The support available for individuals and couples navigating early pregnancy loss

Dr. Drew also hosts a beautiful event called Circle of Support .circleofsupport — happening this Friday, October 17th — a fundraiser raising awareness and funds for early pregnancy loss. You can visit his page to learn more or find ways to support this meaningful cause.

I can’t wait to share this conversation with you soon. 💛
If you would like to check out the "What if we were taught" podcast- it's available on apple and spotify. If you subscribe you will be notified once this episode goes live xx

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/what-if-we-were-taught/id1681511309

02/10/2025

Have you got your tickets yet to because weeks free gatheringng for pregnancy, birth and postpartum workers?

The intention behind this is to form true relationships so we can then provide true collaboration as well as fill our own cups. It's always a beautiful turnout and this one will be extra speciall with the lovely Jessica French-Spillane offering a lovely mini art offering.

Do you work in the pregnancy, birth or postpartum space? Are you seeking collaboration, support and connection ? The Intention The intention behind the Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond Workers Gathering’s is for us all to come together under the one roof. To share food, to remind ourselves of our “wh...

27/09/2025

✨ You’re invited! ✨

I'm so excited to host our first ever Annual Hypnobirthing Gathering 🌿💛

This special event is all about bringing together our past, present, and future Hypnobirthing families to connect, share, and celebrate.

The intention is to:
🤍 Reconnect with past Hypnobirthing couples
🤍 Welcome new families curious about Hypnobirthing
🤍 Create a space of community, guidance, friendship, and support

It will be a beautiful, casual day in nature where we can:
🌸 Share stories and experiences
🌸 Enjoy food and circle time
🌸 Build authentic relationships and community

I hope to see you there- I will provide organic teas and some platters. All welcome. Bookings essential for catering-
https://thepregnancycollective.com.au/event/hypnobirthing-gathering/

01/09/2025

✨ New Episode ✨

Today we explore birth trauma — what it is, how common it is, and how it impacts women, partners, and families into postpartum and beyond.

With guest Athena Hammond
(trauma therapist, midwife + PhD), we unpack:
🌿 Emotional & psychological trauma (not just physical)
🌿 The ripple effects on postpartum & future births
🌿 Healing steps, tools & support
🌿 What birth workers & the system can do differently

This episode is for parents, partners & professionals — offering understanding, hope & pathways to healing. 💛

🎧 Listen now on spotify or apple here;
https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/what-if-we-were-taught/id1681511309?i=1000724461940

Podcast Episode · What if we were taught.. · 01/09/2025 · 1h 34m

28/08/2025

✨Something special for all the mamas & mamas-to-be ✨

Our friends at The Wellness Boutique - Women’s Health Physiotherapy and Pilates in Burleigh Heads are hosting a Community Open Day on Saturday 6th September, and you're invited! 💛

Come along for:

💪 $10 Pilates classes (general & pregnancy-safe options)
👩‍⚕️ Free 1:1 mini consults with a Women’s Health Physio (pelvic floor, pregnancy + postnatal care)
🌀 $50 off HypnoBirthing group classes or $100 off private classes
🎁 Gorgeous gift bags + yummy post-workout treats for every class participant
🛏️ FREE Butterfly Maternity Pillow (valued at $157) for Pregnancy class attendees
🎉 Exclusive on-the-day discounts + a chance to win their $600+ Wellness Prize Pack

📍 The Wellness Boutique
1/151 W Burleigh Rd, Burleigh Heads (next to Domino’s)
🗓 Saturday 6 Sept | ⏰ 6am–11am

Spots are limited – book now to secure your place & put your wellness first
https://thewellnessboutique.com.au/community-open-day-at-the-wellness-boutique/?utm_source=Partners&utm_campaign=Open+Day+September+2025

26/08/2025

✨ FREE Online Webinar ✨

This free event is for couples and birth workers who want to gain a deeper understanding of:

• What a comprehensive HypnoBirthingchildbirth class involves
• What chiropractic care during pregnancy, postpartum, and for babies can look like

You’ll be learning from:

👩‍🍼 Kate Martyn – Midwife & HypnoBirthing Practitioner

👩‍⚕️ Dr. Rachael Davie – Chiropractor

What you’ll gain from this session:

🌸 An opportunity to meet us, ask questions, and learn:

• What HypnoBirthing is & why it’s so unique and comprehensive
• How it prepares partners to confidently support the birthing woman
• Insights Kate brings from her midwifery experience (beyond standard HypnoBirthing)
• How HypnoBirthing prepares you for both birth and postpartum
• Dispelling myths & misconceptions around birth and HypnoBirthing

🌿 From Dr. Rachael:

• What chiropractic care involves
• How it supports women during pregnancy & postpartum
• How it can support babies
• What she looks for when assessing little ones

✨ Plus so much more!

This is a supportive information session designed to give you a clearer understanding of what classes with Kate and sessions with Rachael involve — and a chance to have your questions answered.

📅 Next FREE Session:

Wednesday, 17th September | 3–4 pm (AEST)

💻 Online via Zoom

👉 Register here xx
https://thepregnancycollective.com.au/event/free-hypnobirthing-information-session/

25/08/2025

🌸 Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum Workers Gathering 🌸
📅 Saturday 11th October | ⏰ 2–4 pm
✨ FREE Event – Link in bio to book

Do you work in the pregnancy, birth, or postpartum space?
Are you seeking collaboration, inspiration, and genuine connection?

This gathering is for all professionals supporting women and families through this sacred season of life. Together we will:
🤝 Share food and community
💡 Reconnect with our “why”
🌿 Collaborate and inspire one another
💞 Strengthen our collective ability to support the women and couples we serve

❤️ The work we do is an honour and privilege. But to truly offer holistic, women-centred care, we also need to:
• Nurture ourselves to avoid burnout
• Build a tribe that uplifts and sustains us
• Work together to provide greater care than we can alone

We hope this gathering is a step towards creating exactly that. ✨

You can register here
https://thepregnancycollective.com.au/event/pregnancy-birth-beyond-gathering/

14/08/2025

Why I will only use stainless steel or cast iron to cook with.

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