Middee | Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum Education

‘Middee’ the podcast is a platform created by Monique Maitland, a Melbourne based Midwife / Nurse, founder of The Middee Society and host of ‘Middee’ the podcast: A modern-day midwifery, pre and post natal community education initiative.'Middee' the podcast has been designed to provide soon-to-be parents, current parents and everyday Women and Men with vital midwifery education in a fun, light-hearted and informative way. Providing education covering pre-conception care, pregnancy, labour & birth, birth stories postpartum & midwifery tips. Offering my own education as well as speaking with noteworthy healthcare professionals or remarkable every day individuals - being new Mummas and Fathers, who share with me their experiences into parenthood. Together we unpack all the weird and wonderful pregnancy tales and postpartum questions and discuss the honest and unspoken truths - where our speakers share with us what they wished they had known before becoming a parent. Talking all things tits, bits, spew & poo and did I mention more ...poo.

Recent Episodes
  • Lactation mini series: Weaning your baby with expert Courtney Garland
    Dec 22, 2023 – 00:37:14
  • Lactation mini series: Mastitis - what is it & how do we manage it? With Elise + Katie founders of Your Two Jugs
    Dec 15, 2023 – 00:51:05
  • Lactation mini series: Breastfeeding challenges & how to navigate them (engorgement, nipple damage, over/under supply, nipple vasospasm & thrush)
    Dec 8, 2023 – 00:51:04
  • Lactation mini series: Breastfeeding in the first week - what can you expect? With Lactation Consultant Kate Bird
    Dec 1, 2023 – 00:45:09
  • Lactation mini series: Breast changes in pregnancy & how to best prepare for your breastfeeding journey with Kate Bird
    Nov 24, 2023 – 00:29:46
  • Q&A with Dr Golly : Common newborn challenges in the first four weeks
    Nov 3, 2023 – 00:47:57
  • Navigating Stillbirth & Grief with parents Jacki & Luke
    Oct 13, 2023 – 01:24:02
  • A cardiac arrest during labour: a rare epidural complication with Jacki O’Farrell
    Oct 6, 2023 – 01:19:52
  • Surrogacy - An inspiring story with Phil, Dan & America. Two years down the track. Where are they now.
    Sep 29, 2023 – 01:08:06
  • Will I tear when giving birth? The perineum & how to prevent tearing during birth with Midwife Mon
    Sep 15, 2023 – 00:35:23
  • Gestational Diabetes with Dietician Helena McDonald - what is GDM & does this diagnosis impact my labour & birth?
    Sep 8, 2023 – 01:08:49
  • Twin Vaginal Birth with Charlotte Kelly: How an elective c-section turned into an unexpected vaginal birth
    Sep 1, 2023 – 01:05:14
  • Writing a birth plan. Do I really need one? With Midwife Mon
    Jul 28, 2023 – 00:22:23
  • What do I pack in my hospital bag? Let a midwife tell you exactly what you need!
    Jul 21, 2023 – 00:42:06
  • From Loss to Resilience: A Mother's Journey Through Heartbreak & Hope - Termination of pregnancy, overcoming grief & moving forward + postpartum struggles
    Jul 14, 2023 – 01:16:39
  • Sometimes birth doesn't go to plan - Lauren Vickers : Induction of labour, forcep delivery & a haematoma
    Jun 30, 2023 – 00:49:54
  • Motherhood on the road with Claire Falconer - Life in a caravan, traveling whilst pregnant & a positive induction experience
    Jun 23, 2023 – 00:54:41
  • The perfect pram - How to find the right fit for your family with babybee founder Em Stone - What all parents need to consider, pram safety tips & FAQ's
    Jun 9, 2023 – 00:50:33
  • Part 3: My sister Emma's postpartum journey- Recovery post birth, breast feeding difficulties, identity loss & sleep deprivation
    Jun 2, 2023 – 01:19:43
  • Part Two: My sister Emma's birth story - Induction of labour, GBS positive, hypnobirthing & a vaginal birth
    May 26, 2023 – 01:33:15
  • Part One: A heartbreaking decision with my sister Emma Ransom - High risk NIPT test, Klinefelter syndrome & surgical termination
    May 12, 2023 – 01:22:18
  • Begging for a psychiatric admission - Hyperemesis Gravidarum and it's impact on my mental health with Tahnee Motti
    May 5, 2023 – 01:16:57
  • Exercise whilst pregnant & returning to exercise postpartum with Lucy Young - what are the benefits, myths & important things to consider first
    Apr 28, 2023 – 01:01:17
  • Part Two: Twin Pregnancy with Eleni Matarkis- Elective c-section, tandem feeding & twin guilt
    Apr 21, 2023 – 00:37:46
  • Part One : Twin Pregnancy with Eleni Martakis - an insight into the life of a twin Mum
    Apr 14, 2023 – 00:48:25
  • Postpartum challenges as first time parents with Beth & Corey - vaginal birth, postnatal anxiety & sleep deprivation
    Apr 7, 2023 – 01:14:31
  • Compression Wear with Expert Cindy Liu: Why is it important in pregnancy & postpartum + what you should consider before buying
    Mar 24, 2023 – 00:38:20
  • Help, I'm being Induced- can I still have a positive birthing experience? Induction of labour With Midwife Mon
    Mar 17, 2023 – 00:51:41
  • Middee Mini Expert Series with Baby Massage Consultant Penny Douglas: Baby Massage - what are the benefits?
    Mar 10, 2023 – 00:51:57
  • Middee Mini Expert Series with Paediatric Emergency Nurse Nicole Gleeson: Infant skin conditions & rashes
    Mar 3, 2023 – 00:54:56
  • Middee Mini Expert Series with Lactation consultant Courtney Garland (mamalinc) : Expressing, storage of breast milk & sterilisation
    Feb 24, 2023 – 00:56:06
  • Middee Mini Expert Series with Paediatrician Dr Golly: Newborn Nappies
    Feb 17, 2023 – 00:59:19
  • Middee Education with Midwife Mon: Postpartum sleep + parents mental health - the first 48 hours, baby blues, postnatal depression & prioritising your sleep
    Dec 16, 2022 – 00:53:16
  • Middee Education with Mon: Maternity Models of Care - what are your choices?
    Dec 9, 2022 – 00:26:51
  • Conversations with Sian Healy: Two contrasting births- an emergency caesarean VS a vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC) + insufficient glandular tissue
    Dec 2, 2022 – 01:07:20
  • Conversations with Bliss Birth Founder Ariel Blackman: TENS machine in labour - a natural pain relief option + two empowering vaginal births
    Nov 25, 2022 – 01:00:28
  • Education with: Jess Kostos ( @the.mama.physio) - Pelvic Health Postpartum - The pelvic floor, bladder control + treatments
    Nov 11, 2022 – 00:47:52
  • Conversations with Carla Sikes: Risking it all. A complex in-utero surgery to give her Son the best chance at life - Spina bifida awareness
    Oct 28, 2022 – 00:47:53
  • Part Two-Conversations with Midwife Sam Arbidans: Supporting Kate & Nath - A moment in her midwifery career she'll never forget
    Oct 21, 2022 – 00:56:20
  • Part One- Conversations with Nath & Kate Stapleton: A second chance at life - The power of love and overcoming adversity
    Oct 14, 2022 – 01:12:41
  • Conversations with Hannah Bryans: "I think we should break your waters" - A story of how one intervention can lead to many
    Sep 30, 2022 – 01:05:51
  • Middee Education with Amanda Benson from ergoPouch: Lets talk safe sleep + sleepwear for children aged 0-5 years old
    Sep 16, 2022 – 01:04:49
  • Conversations with Lauren Brenton: "Be strong in your responses & no one will question you"- The power of knowledge + advocating for the birth you deserve
    Sep 9, 2022 – 01:04:30
  • Fatherhood with Stuart Bainbridge: "The focus is on what happens at the end of the 9 months not what happens for the rest of your life" - Becoming a father & how to play your role
    Sep 2, 2022 – 00:55:34
  • Conversations with Sarah Duncanson: "Motherhood is a journey, not a destination" - Balancing a Mother's instinct & expert advice - Macrosomia / Large for Gestation Age
    Aug 19, 2022 – 00:59:35
  • Conversations with Sarah Weller: "Once the fertility clock starts ticking it's very loud"- Solo Motherhood, infertility, IVF, an incompetent cervix + a premature baby
    Aug 12, 2022 – 01:02:29
  • Conversations with Madi Dodd: "You're completely sewn shut" - Female genital mutilation at the hands of a doctor
    Aug 5, 2022 – 01:16:49
  • Conversations with Jane Nixon: Her journey with birth trauma, healing & finding the inner strength to birth again
    Jul 29, 2022 – 01:00:54
  • Conversations with Chantel (Mama Mila) : Identity loss, Mum guilt & time saving cleaning + organising tips
    Jul 22, 2022 – 01:00:43
  • Middee Education with Nicole Gleeson: Paediatric First Aid- common injuries/illnesses, assessing your child , basic life support + explaining the emergency department
    Jul 15, 2022 – 00:57:32
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