Clinician’s Guide to the First 2000 Days

Clinician’s Guide to the First 2000 Days

Clinician’s Guide to the First 2000 Days

From preconception through to school age, early life experiences shape long-term health. This series is essential listening for anyone working with women, children or families, offering subject matter expert insights on routine and clinical care in both tertiary and community settings. Learn how to navigate sensitive conversations to support families through the critical first 2000 days.

Featuring Fiona Nave and Leonie Trembath, Stephen Moore and Kym Dunston, Dr Nicole White and Dr Jennifer Deacon, Melissa Billiau and Dr Sarah Thomas, Dr Mairaed Crawford and Brigitte Corcoran, Dr Dale Garred and Emma Shipton, Dr Susan de Jersey and Kassia Beetham, Dr Kirstin Millard and Kieran Froese, Dr Terri-Lynne South and Dr Shelley Wilkinson.

How to listen

Listen to Clinician’s Guide to the First 2000 Days at the links below, or find episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Pandora or your favourite podcast app.

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Smiles and sounds: Toddler oral health and speech development

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Toddler and pre-school years: Growing up healthy

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Recovering and thriving as a new mum

This episode focuses on the physical and mental health aspects of new mums as they transition into motherhood.

Growing strong: Infant health in the first 12 months

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Supporting new mums: Shared care after birth

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Staying Strong: Physical health during pregnancy

This episode explains how the importance of physical wellbeing for expectant mothers is key to a healthy pregnancy.

Navigating medical antenatal care

In this episode, we explore the key components of antenatal medical care that support a safe and informed pregnancy journey.

Preconception healthcare: Before the beginning

This episode explores the often-overlooked phase of preconception — the period before pregnancy.

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