Preconception healthcare: Before the beginning

Preconception healthcare: Before the beginning

Author: Health and Wellbeing Queensland March 16, 2025 Duration: 50:10
‘Before the beginning’ explores the often-overlooked phase of preconception — the period before pregnancy. This episode explores how health and environmental factors can influence reproductive health and how healthcare professionals can support parents-to-be to optimise their wellbeing long before trying to conceive. In this episode, Dr Sam Manger speaks to Dr Terri-Lynne South and Dr Shelley Wilkinson. Dr Shelley Wilkinson is an Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian with a PhD in Ps...

Hosted by Health and Wellbeing Queensland, Clinician's Guide to the First 2000 Days is a podcast focused on the foundational period from before conception until a child begins school. This isn't about general parenting tips, but a deep dive into the clinical importance of these early years. We explore how health behaviors established in this window can shape a person's lifelong risk for chronic disease, framing prevention as a core component of care for both the parent and the child. Each episode tackles the practical challenge of integrating this preventive mindset into real-world clinical practice. You'll hear discussions on how to initiate sensitive, nuanced, and effective conversations that genuinely support families during this critical time. The podcast serves as a resource for health professionals seeking to move beyond treatment and actively foster long-term wellbeing from the very start of life. Our conversations are rooted in the understanding that the first 2000 days represent a unique, irreplaceable opportunity to influence future health trajectories, and that clinicians play a pivotal role in guiding that journey. Tune in for evidence-based insights and actionable strategies designed for those on the front lines of family health.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 10

Clinician's Guide to the First 2000 Days
Podcast Episodes
Fuelling toddler growth in our communities [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:20
This episode explores nutrition for children aged 12 months to school age, emphasising healthy growth and development. It highlights key nutritional needs and community-based supports through child health nursing. Expert…
Smiles and sounds: Toddler oral health and speech development [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:51
“Smiles and Sounds” explores speech and oral milestones from 12 months to school age, focusing on key developmental stages. Experts discuss routine milestone assessments that help identify potential issues early, offerin…
Toddler and pre-school years: Growing up healthy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:45
Childhood development in the early years is crucial for long-term health and wellbeing. This episode delves into growth milestones and the importance of early intervention. Experts discuss how primary care providers can…
Recovering and thriving as a new mum [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:06
This episode focuses on the health and wellbeing of new mums, exploring both physical and mental health aspects as they transition into motherhood. Discussions cover the physical recovery after birth, mental health chall…
Infant health: Growing strong [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:32
The episode delves into infant development during the first 12 months, covering key topics like breastfeeding, sleep, physical milestones, and “well baby checks”. Our experts discuss the importance of vaccinations and ex…
Supporting new mums: Shared care after birth [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:20
In this episode, we explore shared care as mothers’ transition from tertiary services back to primary care. Focusing on women's health checks and preventive conversations, our experts discuss the bio-psychosocial and cul…
Staying Strong: Physical health during pregnancy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:09
The importance of physical wellbeing for expectant mothers is key to a healthy pregnancy. From managing weight gain, morning sickness and staying active to the specific challenges of conditions like Gestational Diabetes…
Navigating medical antenatal care [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:28
In this episode, we explore the key components of antenatal medical care that support a safe and informed pregnancy journey. Covering the first trimester to the final weeks before labour, we discuss shared models of care…
Trailer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:46
Welcome to the Clinician’s Guide to the First 2000 Days. This 9-episode podcast series is designed to empower and upskill health professionals in best practice preventive care for parents-to-be and parents of young child…