35 - Holistic strategies to prepare for labour and birth with Luka & Kate

With the birth of Kate’s third baby getting very close, we have been getting inundated with questions about how to prepare for labour and birth, and how to support ourselves nutritionally.For those who are tuning in for the first time, a little about us…Luka McCabe - founder of Boob to Food, author of Milk to Meals, registered nurse and midwife, as well as mum of 3Kate Holm - naturopath, nutritionist,  clinical director of Boob to Food and mum of 2 (with a third very soon to arrive!)<br/>In this podcast we discussNaturopathic recommendations for the final weeks of pregnancy, including a very delicious food you should be includingAll about the vaginal microbiome and ways that we can support itPerineal massage and other physical practices that you can implementHydration during labour - what you should be drinking and how oftenSnacks during labour - what to prioritise and how regularly you should nibblePhysical support for pain during labourand so much more…<br/>Some of our favourite books we mention or you might enjoy...Anything by Ina May GaskinGentle Birth, Gentle Mothering - Sarah Buckley (she has many other books about parenting as well)Birth with confidence and Beyond the birth plan - Rhea DempseyActive Birth - Janet BalaskasThe First Fourty Days - Heng OuThe Post Natal Depletion Cure - Oscar SerrallachThe Nourishing Traditions Book of Baby & Child Care - Sally Fallon Morell<br/>Today’s episode was brought to you by Mini + Me. Designed by parents and backed by science, Hydramama is the drink you’ll need to support you through conception to postpartum - and Kate will definitely be using it to stay hydrated during labour. A new age isotonic drink, Hydramama uses bioavailable water-soluble forms of vitamins to help ensure the best level of absorption. Think of it as a tasty drink that has the added benefits of Electrolytes, Folate, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin C. We cannot decide on a favourite flavour… but if we had to choose, we would probably go with Blackcurrant… but seriously, you should try them all!You can use the code BOOBTOFOOD for 15% off excluding sample packs. Visit the Mini + Me website to place your order today.Follow us on instagram @boobtofood to stay up to date with all the podcast news, recipes and other content that we bring to help make meal times and family life easier.<br/><br/>Visit www.boobtofood.com for blogs and resources, to book an appointment with one of our amazing practitioners and more.<br/><br/>Presented by Luka McCabe and Kate Holm<br/><br/>To get in touch please email podcast@boobtofood.com