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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
The Genesis Clinic Story: From Closure to Rebirth In this heartfelt and informative episode, we sit down with Jude Polack, the visionary founder of the original Genesis Clinic in Saxonworld, Johannesburg. Jude takes us on a journey through the history of this beloved birthing facility, from its [...]
Optimizing Baby's Jaw Palate & Tongue Development In this video, we'll examine the intricate process of infant craniofacial development, focusing on the crucial roles of the jaw, palate, and tongue. This foundational development is essential for optimal breathing, feeding, and speech, and it directly impacts long-term oral [...]
Woman-Centered Care: A Non-Negotiable Celebrating Five Years of Birth & Baby Show: A Heartfelt Thank You It's the end of another year, and I'm taking a moment to reflect on the incredible journey we've shared together on the Birth & Baby Show. We've celebrated five years of [...]
