Send us Fan Mail Join this podcast episode with Nutritionist and Natropath Shelley McKenzie, who shares her story with Hashimotos and thyroid concerns during pregnancy. In this episode we discuss: How does the thyroid affect pregnancy?Thyroid pregnancy issuesHashimotos pregnancyUnderactive thyroid during pregnancyHigh thyroid levels during pregnancyThyroid ... Show More
May 27
Preparing pelvic floor for birth - what I would do if I was pregnant again for the first time
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I share the honest conversation I wish someone had shared with me before my first pregnancy. Looking back now as a pelvic floor physiotherapist and mum of three, there are so many things I would approach differently when it comes to birth prep, pe ... Show More
31m 43s
Apr 2026
Perineal tears with Dr. Shavi [Types, Prevention and Treatment]
Send us Fan MailWorried about perineal tears?You’re not alone. It’s one of the most common concerns I hear from women preparing for birth.In this episode, I sit down with Dr Shavi Fernando to talk through what’s normal, what actually matters, and how your body can recover well wi ... Show More
1h 10m
Jan 2016
Thyroid Autoimmunity and Pregnancy with Dr. Jolene Brighten
Are you currently pregnant or plan to become pregnant? If so, you won’t want to miss this episode with Dr. Jolene Brighten, ND. You’ll learn how the thyroid plays an integral role during pregnancy, in the development of the fetus and why autoimmunity can walk hand in hand with p ... Show More
1h 14m
Feb 2022
Ep 27 - Essential Oils and pregnancy
Naturopath, Homeopath, Yoga Teacher & Wellness Advocate Sereen Ford explains which essentials oils to use in pregnancy, during labour and post-natally.Follow us on instagram here: @isitnormalpodcastEmail us at: hello@isitnormalpodcast.com*This podcast is intended as an informativ ... Show More
29m 5s
Oct 2021
Ep 6 - Weeks 14-16 of your pregnancy
Obstetrician Jess McMicking & I discuss topics such as what beauty treatments are safe in pregnancy, placenta previa, heart palpitations, UTI symptoms, how your baby is doing at 14-16 weeks of pregnancy and more.You can purchase & download the full 40 week series (which includes ... Show More
24m 38s
Sep 2024
Gestational Diabetes with Helena McDonald
<p>Today we are speaking to a dietitian, nutritionist & podcast host who specialises in gestational diabetes, a topic that has so many unanswered questions and a diagnosis that is becoming more and more prevalent in women. Helena McDonald, an Australian based nutritionist by ... Show More
1h 2m
Oct 2023
Pregnancy Updates and Q&A
In this episode, I am sharing details about the first half of my second pregnancy, comparing it to my previous, sharing what I’m doing differently, and answering your common pregnancy questions. I also did a bonus episode for my Patreon members answering their questions on pregna ... Show More
1h 16m