The Pregnancy Process Podcast

PROACTIVE PREGNANCY SKINCARE VS POSTPARTUM DAMAGE CONTROL WITH GUEST DR. COSIMA KARLBURGER

Have you been told you just have to "wait it out" when it comes to pregnancy skin concerns ?  Or that everything from pigmentation to redness, sensitivity and hormonal changes are simply off-limits to treat until after you've finished breastfeeding? In this episode, Cosmetic Physician and mother of two, Dr. Cosima Karlburger, breaks down exactly what is and isn't safe when it comes to skincare and treatments during pregnancy. From debunking internet myths to explaining why doctor led practices matter, Dr. Cosima delivers evidence-based guidance you can trust. Discover which treatments are safe across each trimester, including advanced laser technologies, chemical peels, innovative oxygen therapy masks, lymphatic drainage systems for fluid retention and professionally compounded serums that deliver clinical results without contraindicated ingredients and anti-inflammatory supplementation that can support your skin throughout pregnancy. Dr. Cosima also addresses the psychological "what if" factor that influences treatment decisions and shares the ethical considerations behind why certain invasive aesthetic procedures are contraindicated during pregnancy. She emphasises that taking a preventive approach to skin health during pregnancy means you can emerge on the other side without facing a mountain of damage to repair. Whether you're newly pregnant or planning to conceive, this episode empowers you with practical, compassionate guidance so you can maintain healthy, glowing skin without compromising safety.  Taking care of your skin during pregnancy isn't vanity, it's about maintaining your sense of self and well-being during one of the most transformative periods of your life. Listen now to feel empowered and informed about your pregnancy skincare choices You can find Dr Cosima Karlburger at Website : ⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://juliholistichealth.com/]https://drcosima.com.au/ [https://drcosima.com.au/] Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/drcosimamedispa/ [https://www.instagram.com/drcosimamedispa/] For more The Pregnancy Process You can join my complimentary but private pregnancy community Apply : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/ThePregnancyProcess-Apply⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://bit.ly/ThePregnancyProcess-Apply] Or follow me : Instagram : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thepregnancyprocess⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/thepregnancyprocess] YouTube : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thepregnancyprocess⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@thepregnancyprocess]

UNMASKING THE ILLUSION OF EXPERTISE : ALGORITHMIC INFLUENCE IN MOTHERHOOD WITH GUEST DR ILEANA HATTON

Are you sure the advice shaping your pregnancy and motherhood journey is truly trustworthy—or could your next scroll be quietly rewriting your reality? In this eye-opening episode, clinical psychologist Dr. Ileana Hatton joins us to examine the hidden forces shaping women’s experiences from conception through early motherhood.  Together, we unravel how social media algorithms, influencer culture, and the pursuit of perfection can distort reality, heighten anxiety, and influence decision-making during one of life’s most sensitive transitions. We discuss the psychological factors that leave women especially open to unqualified advice, highlight the risks illustrated by high-profile cases like Belle Gibson and Ruby Franke, and explain how dopamine-driven platform design can foster addictive patterns and emotional disconnection. Most importantly, you’ll gain practical frameworks and critical thinking tools to help you create a healthier online space, rebuild self-trust, and nurture authentic connections in the digital world. Whether you’re planning to conceive, currently pregnant, or navigating the early days of motherhood, this episode delivers essential guidance and actionable strategies to help you filter out the noise, recognize red flags, and reclaim your sense of agency online You can find Ileana at : ⁠⁠https://inbodypsychology.com.au/⁠⁠ [https://inbodypsychology.com.au/] For more The Pregnancy Process Apply to join my private pregnancy community : ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/ThePregnancyProcess-Apply⁠⁠ [https://bit.ly/ThePregnancyProcess-Apply] Instagram : ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thepregnancyprocess⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/thepregnancyprocess] YouTube : ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thepregnancyprocess⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@thepregnancyprocess]

BREAKING ENDOMETRIOSIS BARRIERS : EASTERN MEDICINE SOLUTIONS WITH GUEST DR JULI YELNICK

Has your endometriosis diagnosis left you feeling lost and unheard? What if there was hope for a different path forward? In this illuminating episode of The Pregnancy Process Podcast, renowned Eastern medicine practitioner and holistic fertility coach Dr. Juli Yelnick shares her own deeply personal experience with endometriosis—shedding light on why Western medicine often struggles to provide clear answers or lasting solutions. Together, we explore how Traditional Chinese Medicine views endometriosis not as a single disease, but as a collection of unique patterns, each with its own root causes and symptoms. Juli explains how these patterns show up in your body and why a one-size-fits-all approach often falls short. You’ll hear how Traditional Chinese Medicines' individualised strategies can address not just the pain and inflammation, but also the underlying imbalances that lead to endometriosis. Juli also shares practical advice on how to avoid common pitfalls in self-treatment and why understanding your specific pattern is key to lasting relief and fertility. If you’ve ever felt lost in the maze of endometriosis diagnosis and treatment, or told that surgery is your only option, this episode offers hope and a new way forward—empowering you to take control of your health and fertility, guided by ancient wisdom and real-life success stories. You can find Dr Juli Yelnick at Website : ⁠⁠⁠https://juliholistichealth.com/⁠⁠⁠ [https://juliholistichealth.com/] Instagram : ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dr_juli_holistic_healthcare/⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/dr_juli_holistic_healthcare/] For more The Pregnancy Process You can join my complimentary but private pregnancy community Apply : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/ThePregnancyProcess-Apply⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://bit.ly/ThePregnancyProcess-Apply] Or follow me : Instagram : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thepregnancyprocess⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/thepregnancyprocess] YouTube : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thepregnancyprocess⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@thepregnancyprocess]

TRANSFORMING BIRTH TRAUMA TABOOS WITH GUEST THEODORA CLARKE

What happens when one woman’s journey through birth trauma sparks a movement that shatters decades of silence and reshapes care for millions? In this intensely honest and moving episode, Theodora Clarke shares her journey from a harrowing experience in the maternity ward to becoming a leading advocate for changing the conversation—and the system—around birth trauma. As a former UK Member of Parliament and the architect of Britain’s first ever parliamentary inquiry into birth trauma, Theodora brings not just the perspective of a survivor, but the resolve and vision of a reformer.  She unpacks the stark reality of her daughter’s birth, the aftershocks she endured, and the devastating void left by a health system that all but erased her as a patient. You’ll hear the unfiltered reality of surviving severe birth trauma, the challenges of recovery, and the systemic neglect that too many new mothers face.  Theodora reveals how silence and stigma can profoundly shape the journey after birth trauma—the mental toll of being dismissed, the loneliness that comes with a lack of support, and the relief and empowerment found in finally speaking out. She shares hard-won insights on navigating the healthcare system, understanding your rights, and the power of honest conversation to break taboos.  If you want to know what truly needs to change for mothers—and how telling our stories can spark both solidarity and reform—this episode is for you. This is more than an interview—it’s a rallying cry to transform shame into solidarity and silence into lasting change.  Listen now to become part of the movement. You can find Theodora at Website : https://www.theo-clarke.org.uk [https://www.theo-clarke.org.uk] Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/theoclarkemp/ [https://www.instagram.com/theoclarkemp/] TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@theo.clarkeuk [https://www.tiktok.com/@theo.clarkeuk] For more The Pregnancy Process You can join my complimentary but private pregnancy community Apply : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/ThePregnancyProcess-Apply⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://bit.ly/ThePregnancyProcess-Apply] Or follow me : Instagram : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thepregnancyprocess⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/thepregnancyprocess] YouTube : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thepregnancyprocess⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@thepregnancyprocess]

LOW EGG QUALITY OR RESERVE: WHY IT’S NOT THE END – TCM INSIGHTS WITH DR JULI YELNICK

A diagnosis of low egg quality or reserve can feel like a “dead end” in Western medicine—but Eastern medicine offers a different story. In this empowering episode of The Pregnancy Process Podcast, renowned Eastern medicine practitioner and holistic fertility coach Dr. Juli Yelnick returns to challenge the often-limiting narratives of Western medicine.  Together, we explore the real reasons behind low egg quality and reserve—why these conditions are not a one-size-fits-all diagnosis, and how Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers a path to understanding and healing. Dr. Juli explains the most common patterns of imbalance that can impact egg quality and ovarian function. She reveals how these patterns manifest in your body and shares practical, individualized strategies from the five branches of Traditional Chinese Medicine. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by a diagnosis, frustrated by the lack of answers, or told that donor eggs are your only option, this episode is for you.  Dr. Juli’s compassionate approach and real-life insights will inspire you to see your fertility journey in a new light—one where hope, balance, and natural solutions are possible. Listen now to discover why low egg quality or reserve doesn’t have to mean the end, and how you can take the next step toward a healthier, more empowered future. You can find Dr Juli Yelnick at Website : ⁠⁠https://juliholistichealth.com/⁠⁠ [https://juliholistichealth.com/] Instagram : ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dr_juli_holistic_healthcare/⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/dr_juli_holistic_healthcare/] For more The Pregnancy Process You can join my complimentary but private pregnancy community Apply : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/ThePregnancyProcess-Apply⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://bit.ly/ThePregnancyProcess-Apply] Or follow me : Instagram : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thepregnancyprocess⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/thepregnancyprocess] YouTube : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thepregnancyprocess⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@thepregnancyprocess]