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10: Exploring Maternal Stress and Its Fascinating Impact on Neonatal Outcomes

Unlock the secrets of how maternal stress can shape neonatal outcomes in ways you've never imagined. Our latest episode unpacks groundbreaking research linking maternal cortisol levels and depressive symptoms to changes in placental DNA methylation, sp...
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82: Lottie Ryan on Premature Birth, Family Legacy, and Embracing Parenthood's Challenges

Motherhood is a journey full of unexpected turns, just like when Lottie Ryan found herself navigating the premature birth of her son, Wolf, during a global pandem...
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81: Dr. Caoimhe Hartley on The Journey Through Perimenopause & Parenting

Renowned menopause specialist Dr. Caoimhe Hartley joins us for an insightful conversation on a topic often brushed aside—the intersection of perimenopause, menopa...
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9: Letting Go of 'Mum Guilt': Redefining Success in Parenting

Struggling with the weight of "mum guilt"? You're not alone. I recently conducted a personal experiment that revealed just how deeply societal pressures can affec...
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80: A Journey Through Vaccine Myths & Truths with Dr. Wendy Ferguson

Join us for a compelling conversation with Dr. Wendy Ferguson, an infectious disease specialist whose journey from Trinidad and Tobago to the forefront of vaccina...
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80: A Journey Through Vaccine Myths & Truths with Dr. Wendy Ferguson

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Get to know the hosts!

Afif EL-Khuffash

Prof EL-Khuffash is a qualified International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. His two primary clinical and research areas of expertise are heart function in neonates and the promotion of breast feeding, and breast feeding support, to new mothers.

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Katie Mugan

Katie Mugan is one of Irelands best-known and most trusted breastfeeding experts and certified lactation consultants. As an experienced General, Paediatric and Public Health Nurse for over 20 years, I’m passionate about empowering mums around breastfeeding.