The Baby Playbook

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.
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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

When I was pregnant with my second - remember asking myself ‘Will I have enough love for both my baby and my toddler?’. 
The answer to that question is of course YES! But another question that popped up which was a little harder to answer was how my toddler felt about the new baby. 
First-borns can have a lot of mixed feelings about the new baby. Both pre and post arrival! Navigating their new relationship as well as your changed relationship with both, is a lot to handle. 
In this episode I speak to Toddler Expert Jenna Nathan about how your first can feel about the new baby, understanding their emotions, dealing with their needs and tips and tricks on what to do before the baby arrives. 
LINKS: 
Follow Jenna Nathan here: https://www.instagram.com/toddlers.by.jenna/?hl=en 
Jenna’s toddler blog: https://jennaknathan.wixsite.com/toddlersbyjenna/post/screen-time-guide?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaY_KARQ3IEsKE28IKTRz-3-Z7eTAQWrfUB2TJh5eSYcC-GG3ILSG3dyURU_aem_3-_Uds3VFk2Kizf3iVDnDA
Books to introduce your toddler to the baby: https://amzn.to/4gpElf9 
Book and 1-on-1 consult with Jenna (which includes her PDF guide) here: https://calendly.com/jennaknathan/1-1-consult
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