Episodes

  • 1. Introduction

    1. Introduction
    Oct 11 2024
    The podcast Nourishing Birth and Beyond, hosted by Candy Elsbeth, aims to support listeners through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. The podcast focuses on personalised care, pregnancy, birth, the fourth trimester, and topics like lactation, hypnobirthing, and tongue tie. Candy specialises in tongue tie and oral dysfunction, offering more comprehensive services than those typically provided by the NHS. She is a certified hypnobirthing educator, yoga instructor, and working toward becoming a lactation consultant.In this episode she introduces herself and tells the listener a bit about the work she does and what to expect from the podcast.
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    7 mins
  • 3. Tongue Tie

    3. Tongue Tie
    Nov 1 2024
    In this episode of the Nourishing Birth and Beyond podcast, host Candy Elsbeth explores the topic of tongue tie in infants, highlighting the limitations of the current approach in the UK and globally, which often involves merely cutting the frenulum. She emphasises the importance of a holistic approach that considers the unique needs of each baby, addressing issues such as muscle tension and oral dysfunction. Candy shares insights from her training with Carmelle Gentle, who advocates for a comprehensive method that includes gentle exercises and long-term care to ensure effective tongue movement and prevent complications from scar tissue. The podcast aims to provide listeners with a deeper understanding of tongue tie and encourages them to seek practitioners who offer holistic care.
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    8 mins
  • 2. Why Learn About Birth?

    2. Why Learn About Birth?
    Nov 1 2024
    In the Nourishing Birth and Beyond podcast, host Candy Elsbeth explores the significance of learning about childbirth, likening it to acquiring driving skills. She highlights the lack of exposure to natural birth processes in Western society, contrasting it with more traditional communities where birth is a familiar experience. The conversation underscores the importance of understanding the physiological aspects of birth, such as the role of hormones like oxytocin, and encourages listeners to embrace and trust their bodies' natural abilities. The podcast aims to empower individuals by dispelling misconceptions and promoting confidence in the birthing process.
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    7 mins