The Baby Playbook

Most new parents feel overwhelmed by the countless opinions and confusing information about baby skincare — but it doesn't have to be that way.
In this episode, skincare expert and founder of Aroma Baby, Catherine Cervasio, reveals how to choose safe, gentle products that protect your baby’s uniquely sensitive skin, based on three decades of experience working with neonatal dermatology and hospitals.
Discover why a baby’s skin barrier needs special attention, and learn the simple, science-backed rules to keep your little one healthy and assist with eczema. We break down the critical ingredients to avoid, how to make bath time stress-free, and the truth about using natural versus chemical formulations.
Catherine shares her expert advice on patch testing, introducing food-based ingredients, and why minimalism in skincare can prevent allergies and sensitivities now and later in life.
You'll also explore the power of baby massage for calming your newborn, fostering bonding, and supporting neurological development. Designed for new parents feeling confused or cautious about what products are truly safe, this episode offers practical tips to approach skincare with confidence — whether you're doing your baby’s first bath or navigating gift sets full of unknown ingredients.
If you want to give your baby the best start with skincare that’s gentle, safe, and effective, this episode is essential listening. Protect their sensitive skin from the start and transform bath time into a nurturing, joyful experience.
Follow Catherine and Aroma Baby here:
Linkedin https://au.linkedin.com/in/catherine-cervasio
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/aromababyofficial/
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If you're navigating loss, unexpected trauma, or simply need a story of unbreakable strength, this episode will change how you see adversity and grace.
After experiencing a complex twin pregnancy with twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome, Nikolina Koevska Kharoufeh shares the heartbreaking moment she lost one of her twin boys at 24 weeks—and the powerful journey that followed. From the fear and grief of early pregnancy loss to the emotional rollercoaster of monitoring her surviving twin, she pulls back the curtain on the realities many families face but rarely talk about. Her honesty creates connection and hope for listeners who are coping with similar pain.
Join her for an honest conversation on love, loss, faith, and the unbreakable bond of family. Because sometimes, the greatest strength is simply choosing to keep going.
Trigger warning: discusses pregnancy loss and NICU experiences.
#TwinLoss #NICUJourney #PregnancyLoss #TTTS #PreemieStrong #HopeAfterLoss #FaithOverFear #MiracleBaby #Resilience #MotherhoodJourney #PodcastEpisode #StoriesOfStrength

Putting the focus on ourselves as new parents, once the baby is born is hard. We tend to neglect every aspect of our being in the chaos of the new baby and the overwhelm of what is now required of us. 
But this can be dangerous - especially for new mums - who can very easily fall into burnout and nutrition deficiency at a time at which our bodies need love and nurturing. 
This week I sit down with Ana Robinson Certified Nutrition and Wellness Coach - behind Nourish Us - to talk through how we can nourish ourselves through food during a time at which it seems impossible. 
This week is PART ONE of our chat focusing on food and nutrition - but coming next week is our wellness and habit chat which is also a must listen!
LINKS: 
Follow Ana Robinson here: https://www.nourishus.com.au/ 
Get your copy of MUM ADVICE (a great gift for an expecting friend!) here: https://heynikolinak.co/b/mumadvice 
Follow Nikolina Koevska Kharoufeh here: https://www.instagram.com/heynikolinak/?hl=en
Subscribe to the mailing list for more INFO: https://heynikolinak.co/
Join our private FB page to share and request advice from fellow parents: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1615190698987282 

Grab a copy of My Mummy Loves Fudge (your favourite children’s book!): https://heynikolinak.co/b/mymummylovesfudge

Postpartum is hard to describe. It’s chaotic, it’s magical, it’s challenging, it’s confusing… it’s a lot. 
And that ‘a lot’ can be incredibly overwhelming at times. Mentally challenging. 
So many of us mums (and dads) go through some form of struggle when it comes to postpartum mental health. I am one of those mums! 
So in today’s episode I speak to Psychologist Miram Boulos about what we can expect when it comes to the mental challenge of parenting and postnatal, what signs to look out for that we may need external help and a few encouraging words in between. 
Call 13 11 14 for 24/7 crisis support. If life is in danger, call 000.
LINKS: 
Follow Miram Boulos on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/miramboulos/?hl=en 
Follow Miram Boulos on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/p/Miram-Boulos-61560305608627/?locale=ne_NP 
Listen to my podcast Come To Therapy with Me here: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/come-to-therapy-with-me/id1632525003 
Follow Nikolina Koevska Kharoufeh here: https://www.instagram.com/heynikolinak/?hl=en
Subscribe to the mailing list for more INFO: https://heynikolinak.co/
Join our private FB page to share and request advice from fellow parents: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1615190698987282 
Grab a copy of My Mummy Loves Fudge (your favourite children’s book!): https://heynikolinak.co/b/mymummylovesfudge

If you have just given birth, and carried a child through pregnancy, your health and wellbeing needs attention and should be a priority for you - just as much as the baby’s! 
So todays episode is all about how you can make sure you are checking up on your health and keeping things in check with your GP. 
I speak to GP-obstetrician Dr Kavya Chaganti who has interest and expertise in female health and children's health. 
She talks us through the mistakes we make as new mums, what areas of our health we can check up on with a GP and how we can make it easier to stay on top of it during this busy time. 
LINKS: 
Keep up with Dr Kavya on her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twoaussiedoctors/?hl=en 

Check out here mum and baby 6 week check list here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CgflIQYva7S/?hl=en 

PANDA Support Service: www.panda.org.au

Australian Breastfeeding Association: www.breastfeeding.as.au 

Find a lactation consultant: https://www.lcanz.org/find-a-lactation-consultant/ 

Follow Nikolina Koevska Kharoufeh here: https://www.instagram.com/heynikolinak/?hl=en
Subscribe to the mailing list for more INFO: https://heynikolinak.co/
Join our private FB page to share and request advice from fellow parents: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1615190698987282 
Grab a copy of My Mummy Loves Fudge (your favourite children’s book!): https://heynikolinak.co/b/mymummylovesfudge