Baby Brain Podcast

Was your child an amazing sleeper then all of a sudden BAM you're up all hours of the night? Did you finally have a good routine in place then it all turned to shit?? We feel you! This week we're getting to the bottom of these dreaded "regressions"!! We have the incredible Steph Gouin from Sleep by Steph on with us to discuss what a "regression" really is, what causes these sleep disturbances, how you can best navigate these periods and setting yourself up with the best foundations and environments for everyone in the house to have a good night's sleep! If you want to learn more about Steph and the amazing work she does, head to her website www.sleepbysteph.com.au or follow her on instagram @sleepbysteph Steph is also very generously giving our listeners 20% off the Foundations First™ Sleep and Routine Video Program. By entering the code - BABYBRAIN20 - at the checkout it will take 20% off the price. This code is valid till the 7th of March, 2023. Mum life Moments: Hannah's update this week is all about the podcast, and did you hear? We got our first negative review!!! Because we're so tech illiterate it took us about 6 weeks to even read it, but hold up, does this mean we're famous?? Emma's getting a hit of karma this week after ranting about other parents with kids that misbehave, when Blake started throwing wrestling moves on a girl at swimming. Despite a swift move from Em and an apology, the other Mum wasn't too impressed! Eeeeekkkk! If you want to keep up to date with all things Baby Brain, make sure to follow us on socials: Instagram: @babybrain.podcast Tiktok: @babybrainpodcast Facebook: Baby Brain Podcast

**Trigger Warning** In this episode we discuss topics including sexual abuse, eating disorders and miscarriage In our second episode of Motherhood Confessions we're anonymously interviewing a beautiful Mother and listener who has shared her personal and honest experience of parenting with us. This week's Mum tells us she experienced a challenging pregnancy which included being diagnosed with HG. After the birth of her daughter she was diagnosed with postpartum Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, with compulsions centering around sexual abuse. The HG diagnosis was so severe that she was required to go to hospital each morning for a scan to check that bub was ok due to lack of nutrients being delivered to the baby. After what was a slightly traumatic birth this Mum took her baby daughter home and started having intrusive thoughts around sexual abuse that quickly became obsessive. She was eventually able to seek help and was put on mental health watch for postpartum OCD. Four years on she is now a career woman, an amazing Mother to her daughter, and has paid some of her friends to remind her to never fall pregnant again! If you have a story you'd like to tell anonymously, we'd love to hear from you. Send us a message on instagram @babybrain.podcast or via email babybrainpodcast@gmail.com we will keep all of your details completely anonymous and confidential. If you want to keep up to date with all things Baby Brain, make sure to follow us on socials: Instagram: @babybrain.podcast Tiktok: @babybrainpodcast Facebook: Baby Brain Podcast

What happens when you shove three drunk Mum's into a wardrobe on new years??? THIS! This is what happens. This week we're chatting to Emma's bestie (who is now Baby Brain Bestie) Laura Barron about all things Mum life and her experience of parenting. We don't need to tell you this episode is a huge lol, just listen to the first few minutes when we stitch up Laura by making her do vocal exercises before we start the interview 🤣🤣 We have some drinks, we bitch about our husbands, we bitch about our kids, we set some very loose new years resolutions and talk about the many ups and downs of parenting, all while swigging on our hair-of-the-dog aperols from Emma's wardrobe. Despite the fact (or maybe because of the fact) we're very drunk, this is such a fun and relatable episode. One not to miss!! Mum life moments: Hannah has a wild night out for Miles's birthday AND gets hit on at the bar!! Once he found out she's married with kids he swiftly apologised and ran the other way. Even though she almost lost her hearing from the loud music and came home to babies awake at 3am, it was worth the hangover. Emma has nothing to say this week because she's in a season, a season of no sleep and bed sharing and mum life and work life and podcast life and cleaning life and cooking life and trying to self care life and am I a good parent life and I just want to go to bed life. We've all been there, am I right?

This week we're chatting all things butt stuff! Let's be honest, our little old behinds go through a bit during pregnancy and postpartum, but it's not often spoken about. In this episode we interview Dr Jason Kong from Downthere Healthcare to discuss common perianal conditions including haemorrhoids, anal fissures, prolapse, anal itching, anal sex and so much more! Jason shares his own personal experiences with us and gives us some great tips on dealing with these common issues. There seems to be a lot of shame associated with these medical conditions, so we want to open up the chat to bring light to some very normal occurrences and normalise a bit of butt stuff! If you want to check out Downthere Healthcare, or purchase your itchy butt cream, head to www.downthere.healthcare or follow them on instagram @downtherehealth In our intro this week we also chat about an amazing podcast for all the Dad's- The Shit Dad Podcast! Nick, Cam and Dave are sharing fatherhood experiences of average Aussie Dads, uncovering Dad Hacks, and interviewing fathers and experts from across the country. Tell those special men in your life to search The Shit Dad Podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Spotify, and follow them on Instagram at @shitdadpod. https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sh-t-dad-podcast-fatherhood-experiences-of-average/id1581897633 Mum Life Moments: Emma needs to work on her potty mouth because Blake has started to drop the F bomb and call Matt an ass hole (is she wrong though? I mean he doesn't even listen to the podcast). Is it time for a baby swear jar? Hazel's finally outgrown her demon crawl and started walking! Hannah's sad about the baby years flying by but doesn't have too much time to think about it now that she has to chase after two little running maniacs.

In our first episode of Motherhood Confessions we're anonymously interviewing a beautiful Mother and listener who has shared her personal and honest experience of parenting with us. This week's Mum tells us she's experienced the death of identity during her ongoing period of matresence. She's been navigating these feelings only to discover she doesn't have postnatal depression, she just genuinely hates being a mother and wishes she could go back in time and choose differently knowing what she does now. She is also a single mother after being convinced by her ex Husband to have kids, only for him to provide no help once her daughter arrived. During the marriage he showed narcissistic behaviours so she took the step two years ago to end the toxic relationship. She does love her daughter, but feels that not everyone was built to be a mother. She's felt so alone going through this and wants to share her story so other women out there who may feel the same way know that they are not alone. If you have a story you'd like to tell anonymously, we'd love to hear from you. Send us a message on instagram @babybrain.podcast or via email babybrainpodcast@gmail.com we will keep all of your details completely anonymous and confidential. Resources Mentioned in this episode: Brene Brown: https://brenebrown.com/ Jordan Peterson: www.jordanbpeterson.com/ If you want to keep up to date with all things Baby Brain, make sure to follow us on socials: Instagram: @babybrain.podcast Tiktok: @babybrainpodcast Facebook: Baby Brain Podcast

Does the idea of birth make you anxious? Did you feel nervous going into your birth, or are you currently pregnant wanting to meet your baby but scared about how your birth might be? In this week's episode we discuss how to birth without fear! We know birth can be a scary concept (let's be honest, we thought it was too!) but how can we change our perception to enter into this transformational rite of passage in an open and excited way? We chat with Anna the Spiritual Midwife who shares her incredible wisdom on how we can enter birth informed and empowered, ready to meet our beautiful babies. Anna is a Midwife, Woman's Work Facilitator, Yoga Teacher and Coach. Anna has an amazing range of resources including e-books, programs and her own podcast. You can access them all here: https://www.thenaturalbirthcourse.com/links To learn more about Anna, you can follow her on instagram @the_spiritual_midwife or head to her website www.thenaturalbirthcourse.com Mum Life Moments: Matt pulls off a HUGE surprise and organises Emma's new car to be delivered early with all the bells and whistles! Think country chic meets MILF with chilled snacks and drinks. She's even considering installing a nappy bin in the centre console 🤣 Hannah's bought her 4th pram in 3 years and Miles isn't happy about it. As karma the Facebook marketplace scammers are out to get her and her PAYID. She shares some of the messages she's been having with these bots. Also, can someone tell us wtf a PAYID is?? Episode Sponsor: This week's episode is sponsored by Salty Aura, a small Australian business providing the most beautiful, high quality 100% recycled cotton picnic rugs and other beautiful accessories. There are over 16 designs to choose from made from high quality thick and soft 100% recycled cotton! They are even reversible with a different colour on the back. Two picnic rugs in one - who wouldn't love that! We use ours at the beach, at home for picnics, to keep warm by the fire pit and they can even be used to decorate beds or hung as a wall tapestry! They also make the perfect gift for a mama to be. You can also get a stainless steel water bottle colour to match your picnic rug which is perfect for summer days. Salty Aura use plastic free packaging and there are 10 trees planted for ever rug that is sold. 100% of profits on the water bottes go to creating water filtration systems in Africa, what an incredible brand! Check them out on instagram @saltyaura and head to www.saltyaura.com to make your order. Use the code Babybrain15 for 15% off and check them out on instagram @saltyaura

In this week's episode we have the honour of chatting with the beautiful Kellie Moses, better known as Soul Healing with Kellie. We have an incredible chat about reconnecting to our sense of purpose, our feminine and ourselves after having babies. We discuss some common blockages or limiting beliefs that we may carry around with us preventing us from reaching our goals and desires. Kellie talks us through the process of womb spiral, womb clearing and reiki. We also do an amazing guided breath-work session towards the end of the episode - don't mind us breathing into the microphones!! If you want to learn more about Kellie and her amazing services, head to www.soulhealingwithkellie.com and check her out on instagram @soulhealingwithkellie Mum Life Moments: Emma's had a few violent encounters at the park with Blake. We're wondering when it's appropriate to intervene with kids?? How much spitting, kicking and hitting do you need to put up with before you tell them to piss off?? (Whoops, did I just say that out loud? Lol.) Hannah's had her first day with Eli in daycare and to say it was an emotional time would be an understatement. All the feelings and all the mum guilt, who is this transition harder on, the kids or the mums? Tune into this week's ep for all the details! Episode Sponsor: This week's episode is sponsored by Mother Nurture Hampers and Events. Making gifting to mothers easy, with a range of thoughtfully curated premium self-care products to promote self-love, healing, rest and relaxation. This beautiful small business has been built on the foundation of nurturing mothers with love and compassion, to validate and normalise the many ups and downs of motherhood – starting from pregnancy and birth, extending to the fourth trimester and beyond. Even as mothers ourselves, it can be really challenging to know what to get a fellow mama, especially something that is just for her and not 100% baby focussed. How many times do we just gift to the new baby rather than nurturing the Mama too? Let's normalise spoiling our fellow Mamas! They also have gifting options for mothers who experience grief and loss, to help them process their grief and heal. Additionally, they have a collection of beautiful, neutral gowns available to hire for as little as $30 for maternity and newborn photoshoots, and special events.  What better way to spoil yourself or a special mama in your life, than with a beautifully thoughtful gift from mother.nurture hampers and events. You can find them on instagram @mother.nuturehampersandevents or by visiting www.mothernurturehampersandevents.com.au use the code TLC10 for 10% off storewide. If you want to keep up to date with all things Baby Brain, make sure to follow us on socials: Instagram: @babybrain.podcast Tiktok: @babybrainpodcast Facebook: Baby Brain Podcast

This week we have the fabulous Brittany Noonan joining us on the podcast to share her parenting journey and her best advice and tips on managing the crazy mum life juggle! We talk all about the transition from 1 to 2, then 2 to 3, and how Britt loves having a large family. We also discuss postpartum body image and how to be more accepting of the beautiful bodies that created our children. We get Britt's tips and insights from having three pregnancies with HG and how she redefined her sense of self after having children.  If you want to learn more about Britt and follow her parenting journey, head to her instagram page @bybrittanynoonan or her website www.bybrittanynoonan.com There are so many relatable and hilarious moments in this episode, we think you'll all love this one!    Mum life Moments: Hannah wants to work on her skin care routine and on the dodgy advice from a friend buys a dusty old cleaner sitting on the back of a shelf at her local chemist. Does it turn out to be genital oil that she rubbed all over her face? Was this cleanser intended for ball sacks not eye bags?? Tune in to find out. Emma battles some snide comments from a beautician on how she manages her work and childcare and she is NOT HAPPY JAN. Has lockdown with kids at home and working at home not taught us anything?? Let the #mumrant begin. This week's Sponsor: This week's episode is sponsored by FAYT the Label, an Australian Womens Fashion Label catering for size 6-24. Yes you heard that right, what an epic size range! FAYT can cover you from the gym, to park dates, to beach days to margis and mum's nights out. They provide such an incredible range from capsule wardrobe basics to special event pieces, activewear and swimwear. They really are a one stop shop! FAYT was founded by Brittney Saundrs who understands the struggle when it comes to shopping both online and instore! So it became FAYT'S mission for women to be able to shop with complete confidence knowing they will love the feel and fit of FAYT. Check them out on instagram @faytlabel or head to their website faytthelabel.com and use the code BABYBRAIN10 for 10% off. If you want to shop in store they also have two physical store locations in Miranda and Newcastle, New South Wales. Go ahead mama, treat yourself to clothes that look good and actually fit! WOOO! If you want to keep up to date with all things Baby Brain, make sure to follow us on socials: Instagram: @babybrain.podcast Tiktok: @babybrainpodcast Facebook: Baby Brain Podcast

We're baaaaaaaccckkkk!! Did you miss us? We're SO excited to be here in 2023 with all of our amazing listeners! We're kicking off the year with a bang, with an episode we recorded whilst quite drunk on new years, interviewing (and fighting with) our Husbands Miles and Matt. We ask the boys all of your juicy juicy spicy spicy questions that you sent through last year and have a huge lol along the way. Outside of the hilarious content about what our most recent arguments were (which sparked new arguments while recording), what annoys us most about each other, sex lives and all the rest, Miles and Matt also share some personal and honest reflections on how Fatherhood has been for them. This is a great chat for Mum's and Dad's alike, and we hope you all enjoy this one! It feels good to be back!! Episode Sponsor: This week's episode is sponsored by the Slick Hair Company, An amazing brand offering hair care that is incredible and affordable and is helping mums everywhere combat postpartum regrowth and those pesky fly-aways. We love using the slick stick because it works a charm without making your hair hard or oily. Infused with jojoba oil and fruit extracts it nourishes your hair and easily brushes out at the end of the day. No need to wash it out because ain't nobody got time for that! The Slick Stick is vegan friendly and suitable for all hair types. Making you look more and more like a put together mum on the daily! And each stick lasts about 4-6 weeks if used every day.  Check them out on instagram @slickhairco, and head to their website slickhaircompany.com to make your order and use the code SLICKBABYBRAIN for a cheeky discount.

Welcome to Baby Brain Mini's! We're serving you some of the best clips from our favourite episodes. Check out these bite sized conversations, and if you like what you're hearing, click through to the full episode here: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/UTLFNBcbWvb Most parents will remember (or not remember) the first week with a newborn being a total blur, especially when it's your first baby and you have no idea what you're doing. In this episode we interview the amazing Lauren who works on the maternity ward at a busy private hospital in Sydney. Lauren looks after newborns as well as new Mums and Dads in their first week of parenting and has a wealth of knowledge on what to expect during this crazy time.

Welcome to Baby Brain Mini's! We're serving you some of the best clips from our favourite episodes. Check out these bite sized conversations, and if you like what you're hearing, click through to the full episode here: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/KTUY2k8aWvb Welcome to the ep with spicy spicy questions and hot juicy goss! If you don't want to hear about sex drugs and rock and roll (pre babies of course) then maybe give this one a miss. 🤣 In this week's episode we're doing a bit of a "get to know us better" exercise by playing a round of quick fire questions. Emma and Hannah answer 20 questions each (that they haven't heard before) and have 1 minute to answer each question on the spot.

Welcome to Baby Brain Mini's! We're serving you some of the best clips from our favourite episodes. Check out these bite sized conversations, and if you like what you're hearing, click through to the full episode here: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/6dZLwlSaWvb We are chatting with the beautiful Sneza Jovanovic from @mums_style_diary about all things fashion and styling during pregnancy, postpartum and beyond. Sneza gives us some incredible tips on looks that are on trend, flattering and quick to throw on when you've rolled out of bed with no sleep!

Welcome to Baby Brain Mini's! We're serving you some of the best clips from our favourite episodes. Check out these bite sized conversations, and if you like what you're hearing, click through to the full episode here: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/aWFMUOYaWvb Beth Ryan is back, baby!! We had the best chat with Beth (better known as @birthwithbeth_) a Midwife and Mama about what you can expect in the first 6 weeks postpartum. We often discuss what to expect with our newborns in the first few weeks and months, but what can we expect with our bodies after such a huge physical change? In this episode we discuss some important topics such as; why this period of recovery is so important, what physical changes to expect from a vaginal and c section birth, bleeding post birth, milk coming in, hormonal changes, the first poo and recovery tips for c section scars, episiotomy and tears.

Welcome to Baby Brain Mini's! We're serving you some of the best clips from our favourite episodes. Check out these bite sized conversations, and if you like what you're hearing, click through to the full episode here: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/wbBxWHKaWvb This episode is a little bit saucy, a little bit spicy and just the right amount of naughty! We're chatting all things sex after babies and rediscovering your sexuality as a parent! We chat to the incredible Naomi Hutchings, (@theaustraliansexologist) a Mum and Sexologist. Naomi answers all of our questions about how to get in the mood after a long day of raising babies, how to get back in touch with your sexual side post kids, and so much more!

Join us this week for our last episode of 2022!! Omg!! Where did the year go? We're sharing some of our funniest babybrain memories from the year and doing a recap on the year that was. Hannah has some very hilarious and very embarrassing stories from the Podcast Awards. Not sure if everyone is aware that we won a podcast award this year? Our million instagram stories and posts may have given it away 🤣 We explore the hot topic of swingers and realise just how vanilla we are. But can anyone tell us where we can sell photos of our feet? Or dirty undies? Looking for a quick buck without having to do any work for it, please and thank you. We also chat about whether ghosts and the afterlife is real, and what about Santa? Are we telling the kids he's real or is that going to damage them psychologically for life? Enter new #mumguilt for things you hadn't even thought about. We get a little fun surprise from Hannah's resident ghost at the end of the episode telling us that it was time wrap it up. And speaking of wrapping it up, a HUGE thank you to each and every one of you who tunes in and listens to us ramble and rant every week! Thank you to our incredible guests who share their time and knowledge with us. Thank you to all of our sponsors for the year who have trusted us with their beautiful small businesses. It's been one hell of a year and we're pumped to make 2023 even bigger! So much love to you all, see you next year! WOOOOOOO!! This week's Sponsor: This week's episode is sponsored by Lust Minerals, Australia's leading clean beauty brand who are absolutely transforming the beauty industry with their mineral makeup and natural skin care products. Lust Minerals clean and freshen your skin with their range of natural skin care products that are highly concentrated and formulated including their range of cleansers, serums and moisturisers. They cover those sleep-deprived-mum eye circles and make you feel like a supermum looking sexy AF for the morning coffee run with their range of full coverage and long lasting mineral makeup that is both sweat and water resistant. Absolutely perfect for a busy mama, especially coming into the summer months. If you never know what colour to order like me, never fear, Lust Minerals offer a virtual colour matching service and free online skin consultations. Both Emma and I used this service which was so so easy and our products we're perfect for us. Check out Lust Minerals on instagram @lust__minerals, and head to their website to make your order at lustminerals.com.au and use the code BABYBRAIN for $20 off your order when spending over $50.

Do you remember seeing a Child and Family Health Nurse after your bub was born? You might have known them as a Community Nurse, who set you up in your Mother's groups and did checks on bubs development. This is a service we are so incredibly lucky to have access to in Australia, and this week we are joined by Jess Rasho, a Child and Family Health Nurse and Mother of two! Jess tells us all about the role of a CFHN and how they are able to support families in a huge range of ways, ones that we didn't even know about! This is a must listen for anyone currently pregnant or with young children, it's packed full of information about local support services that could save you money and time if you ever need them. Here are some additional support services you might not have known a CFHN can provide: - Setting you up with discreet support in domestic violence situations - Organising migrant resources for families who speak little or no English - Linking up with services to provide goods for baby if you are under financial hardship - Some child and family health centres have qualified IBCLC's who can give you breastfeeding support and advice for free Jess also shared with us her birth stories, including her vaginal delivery of her 4.8kg son!! Who doesn't love a good birth story?? And wow! This one deserves a gold medal. Jess has a beautiful business @prettylittleblock.co offering hand cut and hand painted custom wooden block names. The business is currently on hold, but go and give her a follow and stay tuned for when she is back open! This week's Sponsor: This week's episode is sponsored by Lust Minerals, Australia's leading clean beauty brand who are absolutely transforming the beauty industry with their mineral makeup and natural skin care products. Lust Minerals clean and freshen your skin with their range of natural skin care products that are highly concentrated and formulated including their range of cleansers, serums and moisturisers. They cover those sleep-deprived-mum eye circles and make you feel like a supermum looking sexy AF for the morning coffee run with their range of full coverage and long lasting mineral makeup that is both sweat and water resistant. Absolutely perfect for a busy mama, especially coming into the summer months. If you never know what colour to order like me, never fear, Lust Minerals offer a virtual colour matching service and free online skin consultations. Both Emma and I used this service which was so so easy and our products we're perfect for us. Check out Lust Minerals on instagram @lust__minerals, and head to their website to make your order at lustminerals.com.au and use the code BABYBRAIN for $20 off your order when spending over $50.

Did you hit all the main food groups for dinner tonight? Have the kids had too much screen time? What are you doing on the weekend? Did you remember your best friend's kid's birthday? Have you bought them a gift? What about bookweek costumes have you sorted them? Do you have enough nappies? What's for dinner tomorrow? What have you done for yourself today? What's the next step in your career? How does being a parent and the responsibilities it comes along with fit into the hopes and dreams you had for yourself? AND THE LIST GOES ON Hello, and welcome to a little insight into our frazzled Mum brains. The mental load we take on when becoming parents is next level! This week we're chatting with the incredible Psychologist Johanna Badenhorst who talks us through what the mental load is, what kind of psychological impacts pregnancy, birth and parenting have on us and a few tips and tricks to manage your mental load better and ask for support when you need it. This was a highly requested episode and we know why! We think everyone will get so much out of this, and a huge thank you to Johanna for taking the time to talk with us while pregnant with a toddler! Johanna is an Education and Developmental Psychologist specialising in women's health and wellbeing with an interest in perinatal mental health. You can find Johanna on instagram @johanna_psychologist or via the website www.themindfulcollective.co Resources mentioned in this episode: Panda - https://panda.org.au/ Beyond Blue - https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ Tresilian - https://www.tresillian.org.au/ Episode Sponsor: This week's episode is sponsored by Popic, an Australian small business providing high quality personalised printed goods to be displayed throughout your home, or to make very special keepsakes and gifts. Popic brings your happiest memories to life through thoughtfully printed products on the highest quality materials so that you can admire all these memories for years to come. Popic is an online retail brand which designs and prints your products in Victoria, Australia. Ordering is super simple and takes only a matter of seconds by simply downloading images straight from your smart device or computer. The hardest part will be choosing which of the 452 pictures of your baby trying avocado for the first time you want to get printed. Popic not only provides the highest quality prints to show off in your home, they also offer great gift products such as magnetic tiles, printed canvases, personalised gift cards, wrapping paper and so much more! Check out Popic on instagram @popicau, and head to their website to make your order popic.com.au/collections/baby-brain. Popic currently have 25% Off Photo Posters, Canvases, and $12 Magnet Tiles until the 21/12/2022. Use the code BABYBRAIN to receive a FREE tote bag with your order. Our code is valid till the 31st of December 2022.

Did you feel that going back to work after kids was a huge adjustment? Had the workforce changed? Had YOU changed? Because feels! We often speak about the huge transition that having children is, but what about the transition we make when we leave our kids at home or in care to head back into our jobs? This week we're joined by the beautiful Maika, Founder of Mumma's Beans coffee. Maika shares her own personal journey with us after having her son which included applying for jobs, landing a high paid job that didn't have the flexibility she was after, then restructuring her life and working arrangements to be able to follow her passion and spend more time with her family. There are so many things to consider when thinking about going back to work, like who will look after the kids, does the pay cover childcare, does your role still fulfil you, and is it even worth it? We chat about all of these questions and share our own personal experiences in this week's episode. Maika has created a beautiful coffee brand that caters perfectly to Mum's in all seasons offering low and no caffeine options. To find out more about Maika and her business, head to www.mummasbeans.com.au or follow her on instagram @mummas_beans Episode Sponsor: This week's episode is sponsored by Milly & Hope, a small business providing beautiful personalised products for keepsakes, decor as well as signage for events and businesses. Anything personalised is always something that is held close to one's heart and makes any event, bedroom, keepsake storage, birthday or baby present extra speshh. Milly and Hope have the most stunning range of personalised keepsakes, decor and signage. They use premium acrylic and sustainability sourced Australian wood to create the most beautiful products. Their products are customisable and they welcome any custom orders with creatives working behind the brand they love to bring briefs and ideas to life. Milly and Hope offer free shipping worldwide for orders over $150AUD. To make your order head to www.millyandhope.co.au and use the code babybrain20 for 20% off the entire store and check them out on instagram @millyandhope

In this week's beautiful episode we are joined by the amazing Amy, a Birth Mentor and Trauma Specialist to discuss moving through birth trauma. Amy tells us a bit about what birth trauma could be and how that might impact your parenting journey and your state of mind. We discuss some ways to move through birth trauma, to accept the experience and take lessons from it. We also discuss how to get in touch with your sense of self and your inner strength and how others might be able to hold space for women who have experienced birth trauma to assist with their healing. Statistics tell us that one in three Mothers experience their birth as traumatic (panda.org.au) which is why we feel conversations like these need to happen more often. We all have a role to play in healing ourselves and others after birth trauma, holding space for women to vocalise their experiences and change the perception of birth as being a powerful experience rather than a scary one. To find out more about Amy and her amazing offerings, head to www.thesacredwoman.com.au or follow her on instagram @_thesacredwoman_ Episode Sponsor: This week's episode is sponsored by Linen Social, an incredible brand providing linen bedding, picnic rugs, nursery linen, baby loungers and more made from high quality and ethically sourced linen from genuine flax plants in France. Their best selling linen baby lounger acts like a second pair of hands all whilst looking fab and totally vibing with a neutral decor. If that wasn't lush enough they have a Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sale running for 48 hours from the 22nd November 2022 to 6am 24th November 2022 where you will get 25% off which is their biggest sale ever!!!! Use the code BABYBRAIN25 for 25% off!!! Head to Linen Social website to make an order at https://linensocial.com.au/discount/babybrain25?utm_source=Shopify&utm_medium=BlackFriday&utm_campaign=BlackFridaySale&utm_id=Discountcode&utm_term=Discountcode&utm_content=babybrainpodcast or check them out on instagram at @linensocial.

This episode has been a long time coming!!! We're so excited to share this super informative chat with the lovely Harriet from @the.brest.help. Harriet provides breastfeeding support as a Child and Family Health Nurse, and is also a Midwife. We know good bottle feeding resources can be hard to come by, which is why we've packed this episode with so much useful information for all parents in different circumstances. This episode is your guide to bottle feeding breastmilk or formula whether that be on the rare occasion so you can have a drink or time to yourself, mix feeding, top ups, or using formula for every feed. In this episode we discuss: - How to introduce a bottle  - Pumping and expressing - What kind of bottles, teats and breast pumps are best - Bottle hygiene and correct formula + breastmilk storage - Reasons why families may bottle feed - How to decide what formula works best for your bub - The best way to introduce formula, whether from birth or later And we also have a bit of a general rant about the judgement mother's cop for feeding their babies in whatever way works best for them. It's your body, your breasts and your choice Mama and you do whatever suits you and your baby best! To learn more about Harriet, you can follow her on instagram @the.breast.help Harriet offers Syke consults, and you can also book a face to face appointment with her through the Motherhood Matters Clinic in Sydney www.motherhoodmatters.com.au. Resources Mentioned In This Episode: ABA List of where to hire breast pumps: https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/hire-breast-pump Milky Business Lactation flange inserts and breastfeeding pump measuring tools: https://www.milkybusiness.com/shop Episode Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Seasons of Mama! Seasons of Mama was created by the gorgeous Jen, a Mama, Midwife and Childbirth Educator. Jen started Seasons of Mama to support all Mama's during every season, from pregnancy to Parenthood. Jen offers a range of supportive and empowering products from affirmation cards to bath soaks, and is also offering birth education classes in Milton, NSW. To learn more, head to @seasonsofmama on instagram or www.seasonsofmama.com.au

In this week's spicy spicy juicy juicy episode we're answering all of your anonymous questions!! Thank you to our amazing listeners for loading us up with with some cute and interesting questions to answer. We're chatting about first kisses, celebrity crushes, worst parenting advice we've ever gotten, lesbian relationships and so much more! This week we're running our end of year Christmas giveaway with some amazing products from some of our favourite sponsors throughout the year! The giveaway includes products from: Sleep Girl - @thesleepygirl_au Popic - @popicau Hannah Hellyer Illustration - @hannahhellyerillustration Made By Fressko - @madebyfressko_official Seasons of Mama - @seasons_of_mama To enter, head to our instagram page @babybrain.podcast and click on the giveaway post for instructions and details. For a BONUS 5 ENTRIES (oh la la!) screenshot yourself listening to this episode and add it to your story tagging us. Good luck!!

This week we're chatting with the amazing and hilarious Lauren Brenton, a Midwife and mother of 4! Lauren talks us through everything we need to know about the stages of labour, and tools you can use during each stage. In this chat we cover what the different stages of labour are, how you can tell that you are in labour, tricks to bring on labour, tips for the support person during labour, tips for nausea during labour, pain relief options and non medicated tools at your disposal! This episode has so much relevant information to everyone heading into labour, and if you've already had kids it might just bring back some fun memories from a very intense and beautiful time of your life! If you want to learn more about Lauren, you can follow her on instagram @onemammidwife or head to her website www.onemamamidwife.com Episode Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Sleepy Girl, a small business offering 100% Mulberry Silk products for both baby, mama and the whole family, including silk sheets, eye masks and cot sheets. Sleepy Girl products are all made in Australia from imported fabric using the highest quality mulberry silk. Sleepy Girl silk products contain 2 proteins that help with skin breakage, eczema, is anti-aging and helps to keep hair moisturised. WHAT A VIBE! Their eye masks are made up of 5 layers of silk fabric which assists in helping with eye puffiness, small wrinkles around the eyes and helps you into a deeper sleep. The silk pillowcases are a MUST for postpartum assisting with hair thinning as well as being an amazing remedy for acne and being a must have for curly hair. The silk sheets regulate your body temperature and are like sleeping in heaven every night! Sleppy Girl also caters for your bubbas with silk baby crib sheets, pillow cases and quilt covers that help with baby eczema, baby baldness and assists to naturally regulate bubs temperature. We all know we love us some custom baby products! All Sleepy girl baby products are custom orders and can be made to any size, shape and colour, To purchase your Sleepy Girl silk products head to www.sleepygirl.com.au or check them out on instagram at @sleepygirl_store and use the code BabyBrain25 for 25% off your order!

In this week's episode we chat with the beautiful Tahnee, Founder of Hello Fern Australia all about how to preserve those special memories with your little ones. In the day to day grind of parenting it can be so hard to remember to write down special moments and document milestones, but this episode will give you such a good guide and inspiration so you can look back in years time and remember how gorgeous your bubs were! Tahnee specialises in preserving memories and has a range of beautiful products available through her business Hello Fern to store and document your baby or child's development. In this episode we talk about why documenting these memories can be so important, some easy and creative ways to start, which milestones or memories are great ones to keep and so much more! To learn more about Tahnee, follow @hellofernaustralia on Instagram, Facebook or Tiktok. You can also check out her amazing range of products at www.hellofern.com.au and use the code babybrain at checkout for 10% off. Episode Sponsor: This week's episode is sponsored by BBcino, an incredible aussie small business providing sustainable, reusable babycino cups for your little ones. Check out BBcino on instagram @bbcino_, and head to the website to make your order at www.bbcino.com.au and use BABYBRAIN for 10% off. Founded by Aussie Mum El who started BBcino as her little one was babycino obsessed and she started to feel guilty everytime she used a disposable cup. BBcino cups are eco friendly, biodegradable and made from sustainable bamboo. They also come in some amazing colours and designs that your little ones will love! Each cup comes with a free silicone straw and they're also dishwasher safe which equals less mess and an easy clean up. If you want to have a solution for your daily cafe run that is less pollution then head over to www.bbcino.com.au or their instagram @bbcino_use the code BABYBRAIN for 10% off.

We're so honoured to have the beautiful Meagan Donaldson on with us this week to share the story of her daughter Violet. October is pregnancy and infant loss awareness month and we feel so privileged to be able to hold space for important conversations like these. Meagan talks us through the story of her beautiful daughter Violet who was sadly affected by a genetic condition which came to light during the pregnancy. Meagan shares her story of pregnancy then termination and birthing her beautiful daughter. She shares some amazing insights on how to help parents during these situations and also her experience with pregnancy after loss. Maegan also shares with us some of the amazing things she has been doing in this space to make other parents experiencing loss feel less alone. This includes creating a loss room at her local hospital, as well as publishing her book "Still a Mum". We hope this story helps any other parents going through loss feel a bit more seen and know that you are not alone. Sending so much love out to anyone who has experienced the loss of a baby, infant or loved one. To find out more about Meagan, you can visit her website www.meagandonaldson.com.au or follow her story on instagram @violets_gift Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss pregnancy loss, still birth, genetic conditions and termination for medical reasons. Resources mentioned in this episode: Meagan's book "Still a Mum" can be purchased through her website meagandonaldson.com.au or from your favourite online retailer. Meagan's Article on what to say to parents who have had a stillbirth can be found here: https://thelatch.com.au/stillborn-baby-what-to-say/

Breastfeeding can be hard! And those first few days and weeks can be the most difficult to set up a great latch, good supply and regular feeds all while juggling the newborn life. This week we're chatting to the incredible Midwife and IBCLC Susie Prout who is talking to us about how to set up great habits from the start to give you the best chance at successful breastfeeding if breastfeeding is what you choose to do. In this episode we discuss how you can prepare for your breastfeeding journey during pregnancy, what to do in those first few days of breastfeeding, what colostrum is and what happens when your milk comes in, frequency of feeds and what a standard feed should consist of. If you'd like to learn more about Susie, you can head to her website at www.susieproutlactation.com or follow her on instagram @susieproutlactation Episode Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Bluebird Co, a timeless and classic Australian jewellery brand offering beautiful personalised pieces for children and adults. Founded by mum of 3, Sarah, Bluebird Co was created to share special occasion and milestone gifts for adults and children. Each piece of jewellery is designed to bring meaning to its wearer.  Preferring timeless and classic styles that can be personalised, layered and worn every day. Sarah works alongside fair trade artisans to bring her designs to life making quality personalised jewellery for children and adults. Each sale of a bluebird co piece of jewellery contributes to the work of Eagles Wings Zambia, a grassroots organisation working directly with children, families and communities. Check them out on instagram at @bluebird_co, or head to www.bluebirdco.com.au and use the code BABYBRAIN for 15% off.

Who else has a toddler? Who is about to have a toddler or can relate to when their kids were toddlers? Do you feel completely outmanned by these tiny little dictators? Do they make you laugh, scream and cry all at once? Get this episode in your ears for all the relatable content. This week Em and Hannah are sharing war stories about the crazy life of being a toddler Mum. Why do they have tantrums every 5 minutes? What's with the demon voices? And the elaborate routines that have to be exactly right or they will lose it? How are they so cute, but also so explosive? Tune in for a big lol about these crazy little humans! Episode Sponsor: This week's episode is sponsored by Hippo Blue! An Aussie business offering personalised children's back to school goodies, story books and gifts. Hippo Blue are an Aussie business offering personalised children's back to school goodies, story books and gifts. They are passionate about creating personalised children’s products that inspire imagination and individuality while celebrating your name’s originality and uniqueness! Come on an adventure with Hippo Blue as they positively impact the lives of parents and their tiniest humans through their thoughtfully created personalised back-to-school essentials and gift range making parenting a whole lot easier. Their personalised range are made from high quality materials featuring sleek and fun designs. Check out their best sellers; the innovative Bento Box, Snack Box, Lunch Bag, and Name and Clothing Labels. To celebrate the launch of their new website, Hippo Blue are offering all Babybrain listeners 20% off storewide until the 30th of October. Check them out on instagram @hippoblue or head to www.hippoblue.com.au to make your order, and use the code BABYBRAIN20 at checkout! *Baby Brain Podcast 20% Off Sitewide coupon code trading terms. Redemption code is valid until Midnight AEDT 30/10/2022. Redemption code is not transferable, may not be resold or redeemed for cash. Must use coupon in cart to receive discount and is not valid with any other offer or promotion. Discount does not apply to shipping costs, gift cards or donations. Exclusions apply. While stock lasts. Hippo reserves the right to modify or cancel redemption codes at any time for misuse or if these terms are breached. For full terms and conditions please refer to https://www.hippoblue.com.au/terms

In this week's episode we chat to the amazing Ariane, Mum of two angel babies and body acceptance advocate. Ariane shares with us her recent experience with two miscarriages. We talk through the emotions and logistics around having a miscarriage and bring to light some important things that others can do to support someone during this period. In this episode we also chat about body positivity and body acceptance, and how to be confident in the skin you're in! This was such a beautiful, natural and raw chat and we wanted to say a huge thank you to Ariane for sharing her story with us. If you'd like to learn more about Ariane, you can follow her through the links below: Instagram: @ariane_sparkles @ariane_sparkles.me @ariane_sparkles_weddings @ariane_sparkles_swimwear Website: www.arianesparkles.com Facebook: @arianesparkles Tiktok: @arianesparkles Episode Sponsor: This week's episode is sponsored by Mumma's Beans Coffee, a beautiful Aussie small business providing delicious lower caffeine coffee perfect for conception, pregnancy, breastfeeding stages and beyond. Mumma's beans coffee is grown in the hills of Byron Bay without the use of pesticides. It's the first naturally lower caffeine coffee that's high in antioxidants but low in acidity for those extra sensitive bellies. If you can't get enough of coffee but already had too much caffeine, Mumma's Beans new coffee infused skin care products are for you! Coffee contains antioxidants, encourages natural collagen production, improves circulation, reduces appearance of redness and puffiness and is a super food for your skin! These beautiful skincare products are all natural, made from 100% Australian ingredients created to nourish your skin and make tired skin look and feel amazing. They are suitable during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and even safe for your little loves! Check out Mumma's Beans on instagram @mummas_beans and head to the website to make your order at www.mummasbeans.com.au Use code BABYBRAIN at checkout for 10% off!

In this week's episode we're talking all things parental stress and anxiety with the amazing Dr Leon Levitt. Anxiety after having your babies especially in those first few months is such a common thing, and something that we both felt during our parenting journey. As a society we need to get better at supporting new parents and recognising the signs if they need help. Dr Leon Levitt is a GP Obstetrician with 30 years of experience working with newborn babies, children and new parents. He has spent his career guiding parents through what can be a vulnerable period, and has a wealth of experience navigating stress and anxiety. Dr Leon has recently published his new book "What do I do now? The basics of parenting babies ... without stress." You can purchase a copy through the below link: You can also learn more about Dr Leon www.babystepshealth.com.au or @babystepshealth on instagram. Resources mentioned in this episode: What do I do now? Dr Leon's Book - https://www.booktopia.com.au/what-do-i-do-now-the-basics-of-parenting-leon-levitt/book/9781925736892.html Gidget Foundation for Perinatal Mental Health - www.gidgetfoundation.org.au/ or @gidgetfoundation Episode Sponsor: This week's episode is sponsored by Hippo Blue! An Aussie business offering personalised children's back to school goodies, story books and gifts. Hippo Blue are an Aussie business offering personalised children's back to school goodies, story books and gifts. They are passionate about creating personalised children’s products that inspire imagination and individuality while celebrating your name’s originality and uniqueness! Come on an adventure with Hippo Blue as they positively impact the lives of parents and their tiniest humans through their thoughtfully created personalised back-to-school essentials and gift range making parenting a whole lot easier. Their personalised range are made from high quality materials featuring sleek and fun designs. Check out their best sellers; the innovative Bento Box, Snack Box, Lunch Bag, and Name and Clothing Labels. To celebrate the launch of their new website, Hippo Blue are offering all Babybrain listeners 20% off storewide until the 30th of October. Check them out on instagram @hippoblue or head to www.hippoblue.com.au to make your order, and use the code BABYBRAIN20 at checkout! *Baby Brain Podcast 20% Off Sitewide coupon code trading terms. Redemption code is valid until Midnight AEDT 30/10/2022. Redemption code is not transferable, may not be resold or redeemed for cash. Must use coupon in cart to receive discount and is not valid with any other offer or promotion. Discount does not apply to shipping costs, gift cards or donations. Exclusions apply. While stock lasts. Hippo reserves the right to modify or cancel redemption codes at any time for misuse or if these terms are breached. For full terms and conditions please refer to https://www.hippoblue.com.au/terms

This week we're doing a deep dive into two common medical conditions affecting a woman's reproductive organs; Endometriosis and PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome). We have the incredible Dr Andrew Zuschmann back on with us to answer all of our questions, including what these conditions are, symptoms to look out for, how they are diagnosed, how they are treated and how they might affect fertility. We know both PCOS and Endo can be quite common, but also at times tricky to diagnose and even awkward to talk about. We hope this episode opens up more conversations about what symptoms to look out for, when it's time to speak to your health care professional, and how you can best support someone with Endo or PCOS. Dr Andrew Zuschmann is an Obstetrician, Gynaecologist and Fertility Specialist working out of Anaria Clinic in Miranda. If you want to learn more about Dr Andrew Zuschmann, head to his website at www.andrewzuschmann.com and follow him on instagram @drandrewzuschmann. You can also book in for a consult through www.anaria.com.au Episode Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Made By Fressko, an Aussie business offering amazing flasks and reusable coffee cups that are sustainable and stylish. Enjoy a tasty beverage on the go with an alternative to throwaway bottles and cups. Made By Fressko use high quality, 100% chemical and BPA-free materials and make their products to last! Fressko flasks and coffee cups are thoughtfully designed by their Melbourne-based team with quality, aesthetics, and versatility in mind. Their philosophy is simple. "Be kind to Mother Earth, To Others, and To Yourself." To purchase your Fressko flask or coffee cup, head to au.madebyfressko.com or check them out on instagram @madebyfressko_officlal. Use the code BABYBRAIN15 for 15% off your order!

Welcome to the ep with spicy spicy questions and hot juicy goss! If you don't want to hear about sex drugs and rock and roll (pre babies of course) then maybe give this one a miss. 😂 In this week's episode we're doing a bit of a "get to know us better" exercise by playing a round of quick fire questions. Emma and Hannah answer 20 questions each (that they haven't heard before) and have 1 minute to answer each question on the spot. This episode is full of lols, some very spicy content, cute memories and raw reflections of motherhood. We think you'll know both of us a little too well after listening to this one. 😉 Episode Sponsor: This week's episode is sponsored by... US!!! If you love what you're hearing, we would LOVE it if you gave us a quick review or rating on your listening platforms. We absolutely love hearing from you guys and getting your feedback on the podcast and we'd love it if you shared it around, tag us on your insta story, tell your friends, tell your kids, tell your cats, tell whoever will listen! And if you're not already, make sure to follow us on instagram @babybrain.podcast for fun content and quizzes!

Beth Ryan is back, baby!! This week we had the best chat with Beth (better known as @birthwithbeth_) a Midwife and Mama about what you can expect in the first 6 weeks postpartum. We often discuss what to expect with our newborns in the first few weeks and months, but what can we expect with our bodies after such a huge physical change? In this episode we discuss some important topics such as; why this period of recovery is so important, what physical changes to expect from a vaginal and c section birth, bleeding post birth, milk coming in, hormonal changes, the first poo and recovery tips for c section scars, episiotomy and tears. This episode is absolutely packed full of information that every new Mum or pregnant Mama needs to know! And of course, lots of lols along the way. Beth offers some amazing courses to make you feel ready and excited for birth and beyond. To learn more about Beth and check out her online courses, head to www.birthwithbeth.com.au or check out her instagram page @birthwithbeth_ Episode Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Bluebird Co, a timeless and classic Australian jewellery brand offering beautiful personalised pieces for children and adults. Founded by mum of 3, Sarah, Bluebird Co was created to share special occasion and milestone gifts for adults and children. Each piece of jewellery is designed to bring meaning to its wearer.  Preferring timeless and classic styles that can be personalised, layered and worn every day. Sarah works alongside fairtrade artisans to bring her designs to life making quality personalised jewellery for children and adults. Each sale of a bluebird co piece of jewellery contributes to the work of Eagles Wings Zambia, a grassroots organisation working directly with children, families and communities. Check them out on instagram at @bluebird_co, or head to www.bluebirdco.com.au and use the code BABYBRAIN for 15% off.

Do you ever get stuck on what to feed the kids? Get this episode in your ears!! This week we chat to the amazing Erin Jeries, Founder of Le Puree! We discuss all things feeding babies and children, including the first 1,000 days, important nutrients for our little ones and some amazing snack and meal ideas! We loved this chat and think the episode will provide some great information, ideas and relatable content for all of our listeners! Erin Founded Le Puree, a baby and toddler meal delivery service after having her own baby and struggling to find easy and healthy meal options. In the episode we also discuss how Erin started her business and developed it to become the amazing success it is today! Erin has generously given our lovely listeners a discount code: BABYBRAIN10 for 10% off. You can check out Le Puree and their amazing food options at www.lepuree.com.au/ or head to their instagram @lepureeco Episode Sponsor: This week's episode is sponsored by Zarlii! An Aussie small business offering sustainable, stylish and durable tableware for your little ones. Meagan the founder of Zarlii understands as a Mum the effort, love and time that goes into nourishing our little loves. She wanted to provide parents with a solution that promotes a healthy enthusiasm for food, saves time while preparing as well as a product that helps to reduce mess and spills. Zarlii was curated with functionality, style, safety and accessibility in mind. Making their tableware suitable for a little one starting solids through to the toddler self feeding stage. Zarlii tablewear is sustainable, 100% Food-grade silicone Non-Toxic, BPA / Phthalate free, bacteria resistant, durable & easy to clean, oven, microwave, & dishwasher safe. Maegan has generously given us a discount code for 25% off all products!! To check out their gorgeous range and make your order head to www.zarlii.com.au and make sure to follow them on instagram @zarlii_au.

Join us this week as we chat all things Mother's Groups and making Mum friends with the amazing Danielle Malone! Danielle is a local Sutherland Shire Mum who started a Mother's Group of her own in the peak of covid and lockdowns. She quickly turned a small meet up into a group of over a hundred Mum's coming together weekly to support each other through the early days of parenthood. We have an amazing chat to Danielle where she shares her tips on making Mum friends and fun activities to do with your Mother's Group. Em and Hannah also share their experiences having babies in lockdowns and how they created friendships with other Mum's during this period. Head to our instagram page @babybrain.podcast for some great info on different groups you can join, and even a cheeky question box to meet other listeners in your area! Episode sponsor: This week's episode is sponsored by Clevermess Creators, a new aussie small business offering educational activity boxes that are fun for kids, and good for the planet! The activities have meaningful learning behind them and the boxes have all the materials you’ll need and an activity guide. Wherever possible, the components are sourced from Australian businesses out of long lasting, eco friendly materials. To learn more, or to purchase your Clevermess Creators activity box head to www.clevermesscreators.com or follow them on instagram, @clevermesscreators

Yep you read that right, a huge big welcome to our newest baby brain co-host, Emma Mytka!!! Emma tied the knot with Matt recently in a beautiful ceremony on the south coast of NSW, which was then followed by a very rowdy after party ;) Join us this week where we chat all things weddings and give you the hot goss from Em's big day! We talk all about the planning, the amazing suppliers Em used, how the day went and of course the crazy after party. A huge shout out to these amazing brands who brought the wedding to life, we highly recommend every single one of them if you are currently wedding planning: Celebrant & Photographer @elopeinthewild https://www.elopeinthewild.com/  Videographehr @velvetwattle https://www.velvetwattle.com/  Styling: @little_bird_boutique_events www.littlebirdevents.com.au  Florals and Flower Crowns: @gypsy.carmen https://gypsycarmen.com.au/ Acoustic at the Ceremony: @val.moogz Acoustic at the Reception: @zeke_music_ Alcohol: @hellohueycaravan https://www.hellohueycaravan.com/  Grazing Table: coastalspreads https://www.coastalspreads.com/ Pizza: Red Belly Pizza https://redbellypizza.com.au/ Dress: @southcoastbrides_nsw  Dress Alterations: @ariane_sparkles_weddings  Emma's Rings: https://www.nataliemariejewellery.com/ Matt's Tattoo Wedding Ring: @emreidtattoo @blancspacetattoo Makeup: @kissnmakeupsydney https://www.kissnmakeupsydney.com/  Hair: @hairbymichelleboicheski https://www.hairbymichelleb.com.au/  Blake's Dress: @arabellaandrose https://arabellaandrose.com.au/  Blake's Shoes: Ollie Lace up Boots in Snow  www.gooandco.com 

Join us this week as we chat all things IVF with the incredible Dr Andrew Zuschmann, an OB, Gynaecologist and Fertility Specialist. In this episode we cover a huge range of info on IVF and fertility treatments, including: A detailed rundown on what IVF is Who is eligible for IVF What does IVF cost in Australia What are the stats on the success of IVF Does IVF create an increased chance of miscarriage or pregnancy complications What are your options if IVF doesn't work for you We know IVF and fertility treatments can be a scary process, so we hope if you are starting this journey that this episode gives you some confidence and makes you feel seen. If you aren't heading into fertility treatments, we think this episode is a great way to further understand IVF so you can better support any friends or family who may be on this journey in the future. If you want to learn more about Dr Andrew Zuschmann, head to his website at www.andrewzuschmann.com and follow him on instagram @drandrewzuschmann Resources: Your IVF Success website - https://yourivfsuccess.com.au/ Anaria clinic Miranda - https://www.anaria.com.au/ City Fertility Centre Miranda - https://www.cityfertility.com.au/clinics/miranda-sydney/ Episode Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Hello Fern, a Queensland business created by Aussie Mum Tahnee offering beautiful keepsakes and milestone sets for your little ones. Tahnee adores all things memories and decided to create Hello Fern in 2015 to give mamas a way to hold on to those special moments and milestones. Every item is designed, cut, etched, hand sanded and packaged in Queensland. Tahnee and her team know how precious every new baby is, and honour this beautiful period with every order they create. After her own IVF journey, Tahnee created some beautiful IVF milestone discs to capture the ups and downs of fertility treatment. As someone who understands how challenging this period can be, Tahnee has perfectly created each milestone disc to join you on your journey. Check out these amazing milestone discs, as well as some of their best sellers; the wooden baby book, wooden brush sets, birth announcements and our milestone sets at www.hellofern.com.au and follow this beautiful brand on instagram @hellofernaustralia. Use the code babybrain for 10% off at checkout!

This week we're chatting all things wee wees and poo poos! Toileting is a huge step for any child and can be a tricky process. That's why we've got the amazing Mandy from Raise Toddlers to come back on the poddy to give us all some tips on how to approach this stage of learning. Mandy talks to us about signs of readiness, setting up a great environment and routines for toileting, and the role of the child as well as the role of the parent. We love Mandy's approach to parenting and guidance with children which takes the stress and pressure out of the equation. This episode is of course filled with lots of lols, a few lighting issues, one or two ghosts and a very angry cat. This is one not to miss! Mandy is a Toddler Development Specialist and has memberships available to assist with a whole range of toddler developments. To learn more head to www.raisetoddlers.com.au or @raisetoddlers on instagram. Mandy has generously given us and our listeners a discount code to her membership. Use the code BABYBRAIN15 for $15 off! You can check out Mandy's online toilet learning workshop and use your discount code here: https://raisetoddlers.com.au/product/online-toilet-learning-workshop/ Episode Sponsor: This week's episode is sponsored by MamaFox, creators of the Ouchie Pouchie! The Ouchie Pouchie is an exclusive, eco-friendly and feel good cold pack for kids. So NO plastic, NO gel and you can easily open the child safe zip, wash it and refill it with rice! It’s the perfect temperature to soothe little bumps and scrapes and the pattern has been designed to help promote mindfulness during these inevitable parenting moments. Head over to the MamaFox website at www.mamafox.com.au and use the code BABYBRAIN for 10% off at the checkout. You can also check them out on instagram at MamaFox_au Happy shopping!

Join us for this week's episode where we chat all things toddler eating!! We know from personal experience this can be such a tricky thing to navigate. Between toddler tantrums, food throwing, wanting to be out of the high chair and just flat out refusing to eat, this can be a stressful time for toddlers and parents. This week we're chatting to the amazing Anna Ritan, a Dietitian and Nutritionist who specialises in working with children and infants. Anna gives us some incredible tips on the kinds of foods we should be giving our toddlers to meet their nutritional requirements, as well as how to approach fussy eaters, food throwers and food refusers! To learn more about Anna, you can follow her on instagram @nourishlittlelives or head to her website at www.nourishlittlelives.com.au **In this episode Dr Ritan refers to typical formula intake for toddlers if they are still drinking formula. This is in reference to toddlers and toddler formula and not infants. Please discuss any specific concerns in relation to your children with your trusted medical professional** Episode Sponsor: This week's episode is sponsored by Le Puree! Australia's fastest growing baby and toddler meal delivery service creating organic and nutrient dense meals for your bubs and cubs. Supported by dieticians and backed by science, Le Puree makes meal time easy for babies and toddlers. They cook so you don't have to, and you can spend your time where it counts. Check them out on Instagram @lepureeco or head to www.lepuree.com.au to make your order, and use the code BABYBRAIN10 for 10% off!

We all know breastfeeding certainly isn't as easy as it looks, and there are so many things that need to go right for that perfect latch and feed. This week we're chatting with the amazing IBCLC Mel from Cocoon and Cradle  to give us some handy tips on common breastfeeding challenges! This episode is part two in our breastfeeding troubleshooting series, to check out part one with the amazing Shterna Glick, head to episode 48.  In this week's episode the incredible Mel talks us through these common challenges, what they are and some helpful tips on how to address them: - Nipple Damage - Blocked Ducts - Mastitis - Inverted Nipples - Nipple Thrush This episode is full of amazing information for anyone planning to breastfeed or currently breastfeeding. Mel is an IBCLC who provides holistic and evidence based breastfeeding, sleep and early parenting support. You can follow her on instagram @cocoonandcradle or head to her website www.cocoonandcradle.com Resources mentioned in this episode: Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA) hotline: 1800 mum 2 mum (1800 686 268) LCANZ website to find IBCLC in your area: www.lcanz.org/find-a-lactation-consultant/ Episode Sponsor: This episode of is sponsored by Ice Ice Booby. An Australian business bringing you remedial gel-bead heat and ice packs to help expecting and new mums manage pain and inflammation naturally. Ice Ice Booby was founded by midwife and mum Jenna, and they are passionate about their products which are all about the health, well-being and recovery of women during pregnancy, post child birth and throughout the breastfeeding period. Ice Ice Booby breast and perineal heat and ice packs can help you treat and prevent a range of conditions including mastitis, block ducts, engorgement, haemorrhoids and varicosities – to name a few. Their latest product - the Ice Ice Booby Silicone Pump is a silicone breast pump which allows you to conveniently catch your liquid gold and store it with minimal fuss. The Ice Ice Booby Silicone Pump is compact, discrete and convenient, making life easier for busy mums. To find out more, head to www.iceicebooby.com.au or @ice_ice_booby on instagram. Use the code – babybrain15 for 15% off ALL products.

What should my baby be doing when? Is it ok if my baby skips crawling? What if my baby is late to roll, or bum shuffles or hates tummy time?? This week we're answering all of your questions on physical developments that occur in the first 2 years of bub's life! We are chatting to the incredible Paediatric Physio Nicole from Baby Play Academy who shares her tips on how to assist your bub in their physical developments. We hope this episode makes you feel confident and supported, and if ever in doubt check in with a physio to discuss your baby's specific needs. To learn more about Nicole, follow her on instagram at @nicole_kidsphysio or head to www.babyplayacademy.com Resources mentioned in this episode: www.wkhplayacademy.com Episode sponsor: This episode is sponsored by The Lullaby Club, a gorgeous Australian brand taking the guesswork out of dressing for motherhood with a carefully curated collection of pregnancy and breastfeeding friendly clothing that is both comfortable and on trend. They offer a range of beautiful lounge wear and everyday wardrobe staples made with mamas and sustainability in mind. We cannot recommend this brand highly enough, and would love for you all to go and check out their amazing range. Head over to The Lullaby club Website at www.thelullabyclub.com.au and use the code BABYBRAIN for 15% off all full priced items. You can also check them out on instagram at @lullabyclub on instagram.

Hello and welcome to our #mumrant! The chat that nobody asked for but everyone will probably relate to. After weeks of sleep deprivation, toddler tantrums, gastro, hand foot & mouth disease, on top of full time work and full time baby raising, WE NEED A BLOODY RANT. Join us on our therapeutic journey as we talk about how rough parenting can be. How hard it is surviving on little to no sleep, looking after babies while you're vomiting everywhere and then on top of that having to show up to work pretending to your colleagues like none of it ever happened! (Because let's be honest, they probably don't give a shit). We hope you get a bit of a lol out of this one, and as a disclaimer we do love our kids and would do absolutely anything for them, but Oh. My. God. parenting is hard work. Small business recommendations: @bumpdayspa @babylunoshop

This week's episode is a little bit saucy, a little bit spicy and just the right amount of naughty! We're chatting all things sex after babies and rediscovering your sexuality as a parent! We chat to the incredible Naomi Hutchings, a Mum and Sexologist. Naomi answers all of our questions about how to get in the mood after a long day of raising babies, how to get back in touch with your sexual side post kids, and so much more! We also discuss the physical changes that occur after birth and things that are often not spoken about, but are so normal! We found this chat so refreshing, and think all of our listeners will get something out of this one. To check out Naomi, you can follow her on instagram @theaustraliansexologist or visit her website www.naomihutchings.com.au Episode Sponsor: This week's episode is sponsored by LBDO, an Australian owned, woman-founded sexual wellness brand with pleasure products designed to elevate your bedroom essentials. We know how important self care is, and lets be honest, a little bit of you time, or time with your partner is the perfect way to reconnect and relax after a busy day with the kids. If you’ve been feeling tired, stressed, or simply touched out from dealing with your kids all day, then LBDO’s premium feel-good products are perfect for you. The LBDO Essensual Vibe is a MUST! It's a powerful, silky soft and quiet external vibrator designed for all erogenous zones with broad or targeted stimulation. It’s best used with their Essensual Lube - a water-based lubricant made with certified organic ingredients and the Essensual Oil, a luxurious multi-use body and massage oil made with beautiful native Australian ingredients. To try them all and start on your sexual wellness journey , you can bundle and save BIG with their Essensual Bundle - your gateway gift to pleasure. Get LBDO’s core pleasure products for a wholistic feel-good experience, combining the Vibe, Lube, Oil and a FREE cosmetic storage bag, save $70 and you’ll even get free shipping. Head over to the LBDO website at www.lbdo.com and use the code BABYBRAIN for 15% off all LBDO pleasure products. You can also check them out on instagram @mylbdo. Happy pleasuring!

We are SO excited about our episode this week, because it's all about Fashion!! We are chatting with the beautiful Sneza from @mums_style_diary about all things fashion and styling during pregnancy, postpartum and beyond. Sneza gives us some incredible tips on looks that are on trend, flattering and quick to throw on when you've rolled out of bed with no sleep! We also discuss some amazing retailers and small businesses that stock beautiful items at affordable prices, so you can easily update your wardrobe when you need to. Our big take out from this episode is that it's not necessarily about what you wear, it's about how that makes you feel, and if you can find some items that make you feel confident then you're killing it mama! Sneza shares some amazing content on instagram of different looks and inspiration, make sure to check her out @mums_style_diary Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Feather and Noise. A beautiful Melbourne based Fashion label bringing you outfits to help you feel inspired, comfortable and stylish. No matter what stage of postpartum you are, or even if you haven't had any little ones, their pieces are so perfect for every size, shape and beautiful body out there! Their goal is to help women feel inspired, comfortable and of course stylish in their outfits. They offer one on one and virtual styling sessions with qualified stylists at their Melbourne Headquarters. Feather and Noise are famous for their amazing instagram stories, and do love a good #ootd (outfit of the day) coffee run! Check out their beautiful range at www.featherandnoise.com and head to their sales and promotions tab for some cheeky discounts! You can also follow them on instagram, @featherandnoise - Happy Shopping!

In this week's episode we chat to the amazing Dr Kyla about all things starting solids! Dr Kyla is a Paediatric Dietitian with over 15 years experience and shares her wealth of knowledge on how to make your bubs first foods nutritious, fun and stress free. In this episode we cover: The best age to start solids The best foods to start with Baby Led Weaning vs Spoon Feeding Introducing allergens And so much more! This chat will leave you feeling confident and informed when starting your babies on their solid food journey! You can check our Dr Kyla on instagram @dr_kyla or check out her baby mealtimes service and memberships at www.babymealtimes.com.au Episode Sponsor: This week's episode is sponsored by Le Puree! Australia's fastest growing baby and toddler meal delivery service creating organic and nutrient dense meals for your bubs and cubs. Supported by dieticians and backed by science, Le Puree makes meal time easy for babies and toddlers. They cook so you don't have to, and you can spend your time where it counts. Check them out on Instagram @lepureeco or head to www.lepuree.com.au to make your order, and use the code BABYBRAIN10 for 10% off!

In this amazing chat with Matrescence Coach Kirryn Lee, we explore the concept of Matrescence and the incredible impact this has on your life. We discuss ways you can honour this period, or support others who are going through it. This is one of our favourite episodes to date! It's so insightful and relatable with so many laughs along the way. Kirryn gives us insight into some tools she has used to connect with herself during her matresence period that have allowed her to completely shift her perspective and energy. We speak about how spiritualism can play a role in this period to help guide you through and further develop your sense of self. We think there's something in this episode for every listener, even if you haven't yet been through a period of matresence, the information and wisdom Kirryn shares is incredible and can be applied to all aspects of life. To learn more about Kirryn, follow her on instagram @ kirryn_lee You can also tune on to Kirryn's new podcast - Matrescence Awakening with Kirryn Lee Small Business Recommendations: @status_anxiety @ledgehousecandles

This week we chat to the beautiful Jade Redmond, who shares her story about her angel baby Harper Rose. Jade talks us through Harper's pregnancy, medical diagnosis and the heartbreaking termination of pregnancy for medical reasons. Jade gives us insight into ways you can support someone going through loss or grief, and also her experience with pregnancy after loss. This is such a beautiful, raw and honest chat and we feel honoured that Jade has shared her and her daughter's story with us. To follow Jade's journey, head to @heart.of.harper on instagram **Trigger warning - in this episode we discuss baby loss, miscarriage, genetic conditions and termination of pregnancy for medical reasons.** Affirmations: Face Everything And Rise And one day she discovered that she was fierce, and strong, and full of fire, and that not even she could hold herself back because her passion burned brighter than her fears - Mark Anthony In this moment, I am alive. Affirmation cards available at www.seasonsofmama.com.au

This week you're stuck with just us and we're talking all things self care! We chat about what self care can be, some ideas on how to integrate self care into your routine and the importance of taking a moment for yourself to recharge. We're certainly not experts on this topic and our self care isn't where we'd like it to be, so this is a very open and honest chat about how parenting can make it really hard to allow for time for yourself. We talk about what we actually consider to be self care and some daily rituals that we're going to start implementing (hold us to it!). We hope you find this relatable, or get a little bit of a lol out of this one! For more updates make sure you're following our instagram page @babybrain.podcast and if you love what you're hearing, feel free to leave us a review! Episode Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Seasons of Mama! Seasons of Mama was created by the gorgeous Jen, a Mama, Midwife and Childbirth Educator. Jen started seasons of Mama to support all Mama's during every season, from pregnancy to Parenthood. Jen offers a range of supportive and empowering products from affirmation cards to bath soaks, and is also offering birth education classes in Milton, NSW. To learn more, head to @seasonsofmama on instagram or www.seasonsofmama.com.au

This week we're talking all about speech! We're chatting with the wonderful Hermione from House of Speech all about baby and toddler speech development. In this episode we discuss the difference between speech and language, what the speaking milestones are, how many words your bub should have by what age, what problem signs to look out for and so much more! Hermione also gives us her best tips to help encourage speech development at home, with a few easy tricks you can work into your routine! To check out house of speech, head to their instagram page @houseofspeech_ Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Speech Pathology Australia Communication Milestones: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/SPAweb/Resources_for_the_Public/Children_Communication_Milestones/SPAweb/Resources_for_the_Public/Communication_Milestones/Communication_Milestones.aspx?hkey=fb6753df-a757-4c4a-8100-aaebdd4451fd Episode Sponsor: This week's episode is sponsored by MamaFox, creators of the Ouchie Pouchie!  If you struggle to stay calm when your kids have hurt themselves and are going through these big emotions, then the Ouchie Pouchie is for YOU! The Ouchie Pouchie is an exclusive, eco-friendly and feel-good cold pack for kids. So NO plastic, NO gel and you can easily open the child safe zip, wash it and refill it with rice! It’s the perfect temperature to soothe little bumps and scrapes and the pattern has been designed to help promote mindfulness during these inevitable parenting moments. Head over to the MamaFox website at www.mamafox.com.au and use the code BABYBRAIN for 10% off at the checkout. You can also check them out on instagram at MamaFox_au

This week we're chatting with the lovely Tina, Founder of Conscious Koala about all things sustainability! In this hilarious and informative chat we discuss Tina's top tips for making more sustainable choices as a family. We also chat about what you can do during pregnancy to set up more sustainable options in preparation for your little one's arrival. Tina is so passionate about sustainable living, she created her own eco friendly clothing business, Conscious Koala. Conscious Koala is a circular rental model with the most beautiful children's clothing. To learn more, head to www.consciouskoala.com or check them out on instagram @consciouskoalakids Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Sustainable options for renting: Mama rentals (dresses) - www.mamarentals.com.au Mama Nourished Co (Sydney Snoo Hire) - www.mamanourishedco.com Local Toy Library for Toys! Episode Sponsor: This week's episode is sponsored by Clevermess Creators, a new aussie small business offering educational activity boxes that are fun for kids, and good for the planet! The activities have meaningful learning behind them and the boxes have all the materials you’ll need and an activity guide. Wherever possible, the components are sourced from Australian businesses out of long lasting, eco friendly materials. To learn more, or to purchase your Clevermess Creators activity box head to www.clevermesscreators.com or follow them on instagram, @clevermesscreators

In this week's episode we chat with the beautiful and bubbly Majilly about all things Mum life and her journey to parenthood. Majilly bravely opens up to us about her experience with still birth and losing her beautiful daughter Deborah. She then tells us all about her pregnancy and birth with her twins who are now 2 years old! This is such a beautiful and hilarious chat, packed with lots of mum life realness and tips for parenting young children while running a business! To follow Majilly's journey, head to her instagram page @majilly You can check out Majilly's book by heading to the below link (note it's written in Portuguese!): https://1drv.ms/b/s!AmhlFHQcLWsigvloZ9NZeQBBadpPNw **Trigger warning** In this episode we discuss fertility issues, abortion and stillbirth.  Small Business Reco Instagram Handles: @bunjie @micro_scooters

The episode every toddler parent needs to hear!! This week we interview the incredible Mandy, a Toddler Development Specialist and Founder of Raise Toddlers. We cover a huge range of info including what causes tantrums, what age to expect them, how to approach a toddler in a tantrum, how to gently discipline them and also how to apologise after if you also lose your shit (which is completely normal!!). We love Mandy's positive and gentle approach to toddler behaviours and the constant messaging throughout this episode that you're not a bad parent if your toddler has a tantrum, and you're not a bad parent if it also makes you upset - this is all completely normal and necessary parts of their development! You can check out Mandy on Instagram @raisetoddlers or head to her website www.raisetoddlers.com.au/welcome/ Episode Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by The Creative Sprout, an Australian designed and printed children's brand focused on supporting mental health and wellbeing through the use of their educational cards and resources. These products include Routine Cards and Magnets to help your day to day life with a little one run a little bit smoother, along with Emotions, Affirmation and Calm Down Cards to build emotional awareness and support both parent and child through big emotions. Visit www.thecreativesprout.com.au and use code BABYBRAIN for 15% off all products. You can also check them out on instagram @thecreativesprout

"Motherhood should mark a beginning, not an end." In this week's episode we have the absolute honour of speaking with Aminata Conteh-Biger, Founder of the Aminata Maternal Foundation. We chat about the birthing and maternal challenges faced by women in her birth country, Sierra Leone. Aminata is such a vibrant and positive person, she brings such hope to these challenges and speaks about solutions she and her organisation are working on. We also discuss some #mumliferealness and learn about Aminata's journey to becoming a mother. Here are some reasons why this topic is important: Sierra Leone has the highest rate of maternal death in the world. 1 in 17 mothers die during childbirth in Sierra Leone. 1 in 10 children in Sierra Leone won't survive till their 5th birthday. Instead of sponsors or small business recommendations, this week we're asking our listeners if you are able to consider donating some money to the Aminata Maternal Foundation. Such a small amount can go so far in the lives of women and children in Sierra Leone. **Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss infant death, maternal death, kidnapping, rape and sex slaves** You can check out Aminata on instagram at @aminata_conteh_biger You can follow the Aminata Maternal Foundation on instagram at @aminatafoundation or visit the website at www.aminatamaternalfoundation.org To make a donation, head to www.aminatamaternalfoundation.org/donate/ If you want to purchase Aminata's book, you can find it at www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781760784966/rising-heart/ To view the SBS documentary head to www.sbs.com.au/guide/video/887019587785/Daughter-of-Sierra-Leone To follow the baby brain podcast, head to @babybrain.podcast on instagram.

Have you ever been stuck on what to buy a new parent, or how to support them in those first few weeks? Look no further! We have all the info you need jam packed into this one fun episode! This week we discuss the best ways to support new parents, including gift ideas, vouchers and services that are SUPER useful, dos and don'ts of visiting a new baby and so much more! This episode is handy for any support people, friends and family of new parents, and also new parents themselves to give you some ideas on what might be useful and how to politely ask your village for what you actually need. In this week's episode we're also celebrating 1 YEAR OF BABYBRAIN! WOOO! Thank you SO much to everyone who has tuned in, joined us as a guest or a sponsor and enjoyed some lols with us over the past year. We love creating these episodes and sharing knowledge with our little village, so thank you for supporting us and coming along this journey with us. To keep up to date with the baby brain podcast, follow us on instagram @babybrain.podcast Like what you hear? Give us a rating on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! Resources mentioned in this episode: Baby wipe brands: Water Wipes - www.waterwipes.com/au/en Bunjie - www.bunjie.com Luv Me Eco - www.luvme.eco  Hannah's nappy brand (subscription model): Comfy Koalas - www.comfykoalas.com.au/ Small Business Recommendations: @danifranza @_saltyshreds_

We all know breastfeeding certainly isn't as easy as it looks, and there are so many things that need to go right for that perfect latch and feed. Enter Shterna Glick from Melbourne Lactation to give us some handy tips on common breastfeeding challenges! We chat to the hilarious and informative Shterna, a Midwife and IBCLC, on these common challenges, what they are and some helpful tips on how to address them: - Low milk supply - The ideal latch - Tongue Ties - Breast refusal This episode is full of amazing information for anyone planning to breastfeed or currently breastfeeding. You can follow Shterna on Instagram @melbourne_lactation or head to her website www.melbournelactation.com/ To support Shterna's brother who has recently evacuated children in his orphanages from Ukraine, head to: https://www.charityextra.com/ukraine/54732 To follow the baby brain podcast, head to @babybrain.podcast on instagram. Episode Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Conscious Koala, an ethical, sustainable, zero waste solution to dressing your growing bub. Conscious Koala provides ethically made, organic cotton baby clothing within a circular rental subscription model. Parents are sent a bundle of baby clothes in the appropriate size and once outgrown, they are swapped for a new bundle in the next size, while the old clothes are returned, laundered and sent back out to continue their story with a new family. Whatever Conscious Koala can't re-use is recycled via a textile recycling program. You can check out this amazing brand on insta @consciouskoalakids www.consciouskoala.com for more info and use BABYBRAIN15 for $15 off your first month's subscription

In this week's episode we have a beautiful chat with Amy Purling, the face behind Miracle Mumma, all about premature babies. Did you know that 1 in 10 babies are born prematurely? It's a situation that occurs way too frequently and can be quite stressful and traumatic for parents. We wanted to shine a light on premature births and how we can all support parents who may be experiencing this. Amy tells us all about her experience having two premmie boys, and starting her business and support network - Miracle Mumma. We chat about how you can support parents with premature babies not just during the NICU period but also after bub comes home. You can check out Amy on Instagram @miraclemumma, or on her website www.miraclemumma.com.au Amy's blog about supporting parents with a bub in NICU can be found here: https://www.miraclemumma.com.au/blogs/miracle-mumma/how-to-help-your-friend-who-has-a-baby-in-nicu To follow the baby brain podcast, head to @babybrain.podcast on instagram. Episode Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Bunnies and Bee, a family run business, created by two beautiful mamas who have a passion for creating non toxic and bespoke toys for busy toddlers and children. Bunnies and Bee have a large and evolving range of keepsakes and gifting options, and also offer custom designs and engraving. Head to bunniesandbee on instagram or www.bunniesandbee.com to check out their range of amazing products, and use the code BABYBRAIN for 15% off storewide, excluding keepsake boxes.

How can we nourish ourselves during such a physically and emotionally draining time? Are there any key nutrients that we need to have to promote healthy healing or breastmilk production? This week we chat all things postnatal nutrition with dietitian Lana Hirth! Lana gives us some great tips on the food groups and nutrients we should aim to consume during the postpartum period, as well as some easy meals and snacks that can help us get there! We discuss foods that may increase breastmilk supply and also if and when it's safe to go on a diet or calorie deficit after birth. This episode covers some amazing information that is relevant to Mums at any point in their postpartum period. You can check out Lana at @lanahirthdietitian on instagram, or www.lanahirth.com. This podcast is for parents, soon to be parents, wanting to be parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles, cats, dogs and anyone else who cares to listen. We don't know what we're doing but let's work it out together - come and join our village! To keep up to date with all things baby brain, follow us on instagram @babybrain.podcast Episode Sponsor: This week's episode is sponsored by Sahm and Sam - an Australian run business specialising in mama and mini hair accessories. Over the past two years they have expanded their brand to much more than just matching scrunchies, they now have matching accessories for girl mums, boy mums and dog mums. Head over to their instagram account @sahm.and.sam to check out their beautiful products, and mention the Baby Brain Podcast to receive free shipping on all orders.

This week's episode may raise some eyebrows, but certainly not Emma's because hers are now completely frozen!! Tune in this week to hear all about Emma's recent botox experience, some mum life realness and a whole lot of lols! We answered questions from our lovely listeners and chat pregnancy stories, postpartum bodies, #mumfashion, moving out bush and so much more! This podcast is for parents, soon to be parents, wanting to be parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles, cats, dogs and anyone else who cares to listen. We don't know what we're doing but let's work it out together - come and join our village! Small Business Reccos: www.littlespruce.com.au www.comfykoalas.com.au Post Partum Reccos: Blanqi for amazing bike shorts, leggings, and nursing bras: https://www.blanqi.com/collections/postpartum-nursing/ Emamaco for shorts and leggings that suck it all in - and have pockets!! https://www.emamaco.com.au/collections/recovery-shorts

This week we chat to the amazing Maddy, a NICU Nurse working in one of Sydney's major hospitals. The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is where bub will go if they are born prematurely or have health challenges post birth. The stay can range from a few hours to a few months depending on what your baby needs. Luckily there are amazing nurses such as Maddy, who will support you and guide you through what can be a daunting and scary time. We hope this episode can shed some light on a topic that we think needs more attention, and also give parents a little piece of mind and comfort knowing you are never alone if your baby has a stay in NICU. We chat to Maddy about what could lead a bub to stay in NICU, what kind of treatments happen there, the level of parent interaction, how to establish breastfeeding in NICU, when a baby can be discharged and so much more! This podcast is for parents, soon to be parents, wanting to be parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles, cats, dogs and anyone else who cares to listen. We don't know what we're doing but let's work it out together - come and join our village! Episode Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Poppy and Pom, a Sydney based business creating beautiful handmade clothing for your little one. Heather the Founder and owner uses a range of stunning, high quality fabrics including linens that she lovingly sews into beautiful items for babies and children. With so many gorgeous fabric styles to choose from, including earthy tones and animal prints, Poppy and Pom have outfits to suit all kinds of wardrobes. To make your order, head to the Poppy and Pom website, at www.poppyandpom.com Resources mentioned in this episode: Red Cross Breastmilk Donations: www.lifeblood.com.au/milk

This week we're talking all things inductions with the incredible Erin from @thebirthtrust. Erin works as a midwife and also runs childbirth education classes. She's had four babies of her own, three of which were induced births! We discuss all things inductions including what kinds of circumstances would lead to an induction, what the process is, what medical options you have and her top tips for women heading into an induction. This episode is full of useful info for all parents, with lots of lols along the way! This podcast is for parents, soon to be parents, wanting to be parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles, cats, dogs and anyone else who cares to listen. We don't know what we're doing but let's work it out together - come and join our village! Episode Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Flos Motherhood, your ultimate health, fitness and wellness app to support and nurture you through each stage of motherhood. Enjoy over 100 pre and postnatal fitness and pilates classes, mindfulness, nutrition and motherhood support on demand to suit your mama schedule. With specialised guided programs for mamas just starting out, and more advanced programs to challenge our regular fitness mamas, the Flos Motherhood app has everything you need to safely guide you through each trimester and help you connect and rebuild postpartum.   Head over to the Flos Motherhood website at www.flosmotherhood.com and use the code BABYBRAIN at checkout to get 20% of all our App Subscriptions

This week we're talking all things Dads with the incredible Liam, Founder of Australian Dads Network. We often talk about the huge changes we go through when becoming a Mother, but parenting is of course also a big adjustment for our Dads or significant others. In this episode we chat to Liam about his experience becoming a Dad, why he set up the Australian Dads network and how we can support new Dads. This ep is full of useful information to prepare you for a baby, and hopefully lots of relatable content for all parents! The Australian Dad's Network is now a registered charity, and has grown into a large community to support Dads through their parenting journey. To find out more information, you can head to www.australiandadsnetwork.com.au or @australiandadsnetwork on Facebook and instagram. This podcast is for parents, soon to be parents, wanting to be parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles, cats, dogs and anyone else who cares to listen. We don't know what we're doing but let's work it out together - come and join our village! Small Business Reccos: @thecreativesprout @bodhiplaycouch

So you've prepared yourself for everything you need to know about having a newborn baby, but have you prepared for being a new parent? The fourth trimester is such an incredible and challenging time and the massive changes that women go through during this period usually goes unrecognised. In this week's episode we chat to the beautiful Doula, De Palmer from Mama Nourished Co about all things fourth trimester, including what kind of changes you can expect to go through physically and emotionally. We discuss the best ways to support new parents in this period and how we can support each other through what is a massive life change for new parents. De is the Founder of Mama Nourished Co and is a Doula, as well as a certified postpartum professional. Mama Nourished Co offers amazing meal delivery services around Sydney, as well as virtual and in-home Doula support. You can learn more about Mama Nourished Co on instagram at @mamanourishedco or by visiting the website at www.mamanourishedco.com This podcast is for parents, soon to be parents, wanting to be parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles, cats, dogs and anyone else who cares to listen. We don't know what we're doing but let's work it out together - come and join our village! This week's sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Hazel and Spence. Hazel and Spence is an Australian brand that offers a range of clothing and accessories from newborns to young children. With all products handmade by Aussie Mum Meagan, she prides herself on attention to detail, sewing integrity and most of all, providing mums with a bespoke experience, tailoring her designs and fabrics to meet the look and/or need they desire for their babies. Head on over to her instagram, hazel_and_spence to check out what is on offer, or to start a conversation about creating that unique item for your precious bub. Simply mention the Baby Brain Podcast for 10% off your next order!

This week we're joined by the amazing and hilarious Vanessa from illourabirth to chat all things covid in babies and kids. Vanessa works as a Paediatric ICU Nurse in one of Melbourne's largest hospitals and also runs birthing and newborn classes. In this episode we discuss how you can prep your household for covid, what symptoms to look out for, how and when to get your children tested, and how to manage covid symptoms at home. We hope this conversation provides a bit of information and relief to parents who may be a bit worried about what to expect if their children contract the virus. You can check out Vanessa on instagram at @illourabirth or head to her website at www.illourabirth.com.au This podcast is for parents, soon to be parents, wanting to be parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles, cats, dogs and anyone else who cares to listen. We don't know what we're doing but let's work it out together - come and join our village! Small Business Recco's: @by.billie @mamarentals

Happy new year lovely listeners!! Welcome to our first episode of 2022! This week in a very unscripted chat we're sharing some holiday lols and catching up on bubba updates. Have you ever heard botox and haunted houses coming up in the same conversation? Well strap yourselves in, we're sure this episode will give you some giggles! Welcome back to our amazing listeners and a big warm welcome to anyone new to the baby brain podcast. We're looking forward to another great year together! This podcast is for parents, soon to be parents, wanting to be parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles, cats, dogs and anyone else who cares to listen. We don't know what we're doing but let's work it out together - come and join our village!

It's our last episode of the year! That went fast!! Join us this week as we discuss our first year of podcasting, our favourite episodes and so much more! We've also recently welcomed a new member to the Baby Brain crew - little Hazel! Hannah shares with us her birth story detailing her experience of having a second c section. If you're planning on having a c section or are just interested in the process, this is a great listen! Before we sign off for the year we wanted to say a HUGE thank you to all of our wonderful listeners! We've been absolutely blown away by the response to our little poddy and are so happy we can share our experiences with all of you. Another big thank you to all of our wonderful guests who have joined us on the poddy in 2021 and shared their amazing knowledge with us and our listeners. Wishing everyone a wonderful end of year, we'll be back in your ears in 2022! Lots of love, Hannah & Emma xxxx

Join us on this week's episode where we chat with the amazing Lana Hirth on all things nutrition during pregnancy and preconception. We discuss how your diet can influence fertility and what foods both men and women should incorporate into their diet in preparation for a baby. We also chat all things pregnancy, what you should be eating, how much you should be eating and different supplements that can be helpful. We talk with Lana about common health challenges during pregnancy including iron deficiencies, vitamin D deficiencies as well as gestational diabetes and how your diet can help to avoid or improve these conditions. Lana is a Mum who is currently pregnant with her second baby. She runs an online clinic offering virtual consultations and also has her own nutrition podcast! To learn more about Lana, head to her instagram page @lanahirthdietitian This podcast is for parents, soon to be parents, wanting to be parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles, cats, dogs and anyone else who cares to listen. We don't know what we're doing but let's work it out together - come and join our village! This week's Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Otto & Bear, a local Australian company providing high quality customisable and handmade products for your little one. To check out their range of pram garlands, play gyms, swaddles, comforters, educational toys and more, head to www.ottoandbear.com.au or @ottoandbear_ on instagram. Use the code BABYBRAIN for 15% off all full priced products store-wide.

Prepare yourself for lots of lols and a whole lot of #mumlife realness in this week's episode where we chat to the amazing Ash Lynch, Founder of Henrietta The Label. Ash is one of Hannah's closest friends and has such a wealth of personal experiences with birth and raising little ones. Ash has three children aged 6, 4 and 2, and shares with us her very different birth experiences including a vaginal birth, a breech baby resulting in caesarean and a homebirth VBAC. Ash is also the Founder of Henrietta The Label, a beautiful small business of handcrafted children's clothing made in Australia from ethically sourced fabrics. To learn more about Henrietta the Label, head to www.henriettathelabel.com.au or @henriettathelabel on instagram. This podcast is for parents, soon to be parents, wanting to be parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles, cats, dogs and anyone else who cares to listen. We don't know what we're doing but let's work it out together - come and join our village! Small business reco of the week: @saltyswimwear_ @rugabub

This week we're joined by the amazing Dr Vanessa Barry, a Sydney based Chiropractor specialising in pregnant women, babies and families. We discuss a holistic approach to baby's health, what chiropractic treatment can involve and some of the benefits this can bring to pregnant women and babies! Emma went and saw Dr Vanessa when she was having difficulties with breast refusal, and in her words Vanessa's treatments changed her life! To learn more about Dr Vanessa Barry and her business Inborn Vitality, head to www.inbornvitality.com.au or follow her on instagram at @inbornvitality This podcast is for parents, soon to be parents, wanting to be parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles, cats, dogs and anyone else who cares to listen. We don't know what we're doing but let's work it out together - come and join our village! Small business recos of the week: @lananovaphoto @businessandpleasure_co Resources mentioned in this episode: Australian Chiropractic Care Find a Chiropractor: https://www.chiro.org.au/patients/find-a-chiropractor/ Find a Paediatric Chiro: https://icpa4kids.com/find-a-pediatric-chiropractor/

This week we're talking all things kids and baby parties with Adelaide from Periwinkle Parties! Adelaide takes us through a range of different party option ideas, how to choose the best venue, how to get the most bang for your buck, food, decorations and so much more! Periwinkle Parties is an amazing children's party company located in Sydney. Adelaide and her team of entertainers run your children's party from start to finish so you can sit back and enjoy a wine - how good! To check out Periwinkle Parties, head to www.periwinkleparties.com.au or visit their instagram page @periwinkle_parties You can also check out Adelaide on youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-7IpDNK0LQsVhNFf0LMwqQ This podcast is for parents, soon to be parents, wanting to be parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles, cats, dogs and anyone else who cares to listen. We don't know what we're doing but let's work it out together - come and join our village! Episode Sponsor: This episode is proudly sponsored by Poppy and Pom, a Sydney based business creating beautiful handmade clothing for your little one. Heather the Founder and owner uses a range of stunning high quality fabrics including linens that she lovingly sews into beautiful items for babies and children. With so many gorgeous fabric styles to choose from, including earthy tones and animal prints, poppy and pom have outfits to suit all kinds of wardrobes. To make your order, head to poppy and pom on instagram: @poppyandpom or their website www.poppyandpom.com Use code: bb10 for 10% off storewide!

This week we're talking all about breastfeeding! We've had a few requests to discuss topics such as weaning, establishing feeding and product recommendations so we've sat down to share our personal breastfeeding journeys. We know that breastfeeding can be a triggering topic, and is an incredibly difficult thing to do at times. We both believe you should do whatever feels right for you and your family, whether that be breastfeeding or formula feeding - fed is best! In this chat we discuss our personal experience with breastfeeding, how we found it, the challenges we faced, our decisions to wean and also products that we'd recommend for any Mum's planning to breastfeed. This podcast is for parents, soon to be parents, wanting to be parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles, cats, dogs and anyone else who cares to listen. We don't know what we're doing but let's work it out together - come and join our village! Small Business Recos Of The Week: @zayleeandme @daysinthesand_ Resources mentioned in this episode: Mamasil cups: https://preggicentral.com/products/mumasil-breast-milk-collection-shells Antenatal Expressing Kits: https://www.milkybusiness.com/shop/p/expressingkit or https://www.mamanourishedco.com/products/mnco-antenatal-expressing-kit Silverette Cups: https://silveretteaustralia.com/product/silverette-silver-nursing-cups/ Pigeon Breast Pump: https://www.pigeonbaby.com.au/products/manual-breast-pump Marigold baby reusable breastmilk storage bags: https://marigoldbaby.com/

This week we are so excited to chat with both Kat and Kirsten, the beautiful faces behind @two.brisbane.mamas Kat and Kirsten are a same sex couple living in Brisbane with their beautiful 6 month old daughter Gigi. In this episode we chat all things motherhood, and discuss the process that Kat and Kirsten went through to bring Gigi into the world, including IVF treatments and the challenge of finding the right sperm donor. This episode is full of motherhood realness, as well as a whole lot of lols, so we hope you all enjoy! You can follow Kat, Kirsten and Gigi's journey on instagram @two.brisbane.mamas This podcast is for parents, soon to be parents, wanting to be parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles, cats, dogs and anyone else who cares to listen. We don't know what we're doing but let's work it out together - come and join our village! This week's sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Pretty Little Block Co -  a beautiful family run business offering personalised name blocks, as well as milestone blocks for your little one. From start to finish these gorgeous blocks are made with love, with Jessica's Husband and brother cutting and sanding the wood, and Jessica taping and painting the letters on by hand. Both Hannah & Emma have ordered from Pretty Little Block Co prior to this sponsorship and absolutely adore their products. They are so well made and beautifully presented, so we encourage all of our lovely listeners to support this small business. Head to prettylittleblock.co on instagram or www.prettylittleblockco.com.au to make your order.

This week we're joined again by the amazing Dr Amani Harris, OB and Gynaecologist to talk all things C Sections! Did you know that around 30% of babies born in Australia are delivered via Caesarean section? And most of these are emergency c sections! This episode is full of useful information for anyone currently pregnant, considering caesarean section as a birth option or who has previously had one. We discuss what a c section is, what the pros and cons are, what you can expect during the surgery, how to aid your body in the recovery process and so much more! This podcast is for parents, soon to be parents, wanting to be parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles, cats, dogs and anyone else who cares to listen. We don't know what we're doing but let's work it out together - come and join our village! This week's sponsor: This Episode is sponsored by Doe + Fawn. Doe + Fawn use hand illustrated watercolour designs printed onto eco-friendly Australian cotton to create a range of beautiful wraps and accessories for baby. To browse their range of baby essentials from wraps, cot sheets, knit blankets, rattles, handmade accessories, nursery decor and more - Head over to the Doe + Fawn website at www.doeandfawn.com.au and use the code BABYBRAIN for 15% off storewide. You can also check them out on instagram at @doeandfawncollection.

This week we were honoured to have the amazing Erin on our podcast sharing her incredible journey with daughter Luella who has a rare form of Epilepsy known as Infantile Spasms. In this episode we discuss Erin's birth story, Luella's initial diagnosis and the journey she and her family have been on for the past two years. Erin and her Husband Dave are the most incredible parents and have left no stone unturned when it comes to treatments and therapies for their daughter Luella. A huge thank you to Erin for opening up to us in this episode and sharing her and Luella's story. Erin and Dave are currently raising money for research into Luella's condition, and we encourage all of our listeners to head to their fundraising page to make a donation. You can access the page at www.lululoveproject.com/donate You can also follow Erin and Luella's journey on instagram @little.lulu.love

Dr Carrie Rigoni is an Australian Chiropractor specialising in wellness for children, pregnancy and motherhood. Dr Rigoni joins us on this week's episode where we talk all things vagus nerve and how this can affect your baby, and your family. We chat about what the vagus nerve is, what kind of implications can be caused by low vagal tone and how you can tell if this is something that may be affecting your baby. You can find Dr Rigoni on instagram @drcarrierigoni, or on her website: www.drcarrierigoni.com.au Dr Rigoni also offers online masterclasses on the vagus nerve, biohacking your kids as well as children's nutrition. You can check them out here: www.drcarrierigoni.com.au/masterclasses-online This podcast is for parents, soon to be parents, wanting to be parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles, cats, dogs and anyone else who cares to listen. We don't know what we're doing but let's work it out together - come and join our village! Small Business Reco's of the week: https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/Littlebrooklynco or @mileyandstitch on instagram @nevernot.australia Resources mentioned in this episode: For the Vagus Nerve questionnaire that Dr Rigoni mentioned, feel free to DM us on insta @babybrain.podcast or shoot us an email at babybrainpodcast@gmail.com

Have you ever read the back of the label on your baby products? Confusing, right?? Too many long words for our #mumbrains. Enter Kate from Low Tox Tribes to give us some handy tips on how to create a low tox environment for our little ones. This week we speak to Kate about what the low tox movement is, and how you can make some simple swaps in your household to create a more natural and low chemical environment for your family. This episode is full of amazing information as well as plenty of lols! You can check out Kate on instagram @lowtoxtribes This podcast is for parents, soon to be parents, wanting to be parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles, cats, dogs and anyone else who cares to listen. We don't know what we're doing but let's work it out together - come and join our village! *Disclaimer: Please make sure to do your own research and check with healthcare professionals before choosing what products you'd like to use with your children.* Episode Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Marigold Baby, an Australian mama-run brand, offering a range of eco-friendly products, including Australia's very first reusable breastmilk bags! These amazing reusable bags are made from FDA approved food grade silicone, they're BPA free, dishwasher, microwave, fridge and freezer safe. The bags are completely leak proof and come in a range of beautiful colours to suit all #mumlife aesthetics. Head over to the Marigold website at www.https://marigoldbaby.com/ and use the code BABYBRAIN for 15% off all Marigold Baby silicone products. You can also check them out on instagram at marigold_baby_ Resources mentioned in this episode: Documentary on chemicals called "Stink" - https://stinkmovie.com/ Resources for chemical ratings on products: Think dirty app - https://thinkdirtyapp.com/ Environmental Working Group - https://www.ewg.org/ Pub Chem website - https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ "Countdown" book by Shanna H. Swan, PHD - https://www.booktopia.com.au/count-down-shanna-h-swan/book/9781982113667.html

It's the episode you've all been waiting for, the much requested and highly anticipated chat about how to prepare for a baby! We've jam packed this episode with handy tips, our top product recommendations, what to pack in your hospital bag, things to do while pregnant and even before conceiving. We also chat about important discussions to have with your partners, family and health care team that can help set you up for a smoother postpartum period. If you're currently pregnant or planning for kids in the future, this episode is for you! This podcast is for parents, soon to be parents, wanting to be parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles, cats, dogs and anyone else who cares to listen. We don't know what we're doing but let's work it out together - come and join our village! Episode Sponsor: This episode is proudly sponsored by Poppy and pom, a Sydney based business creating beautiful handmade clothing for your little one. Heather the Founder and owner uses a range of stunning high quality fabrics including linens that she lovingly sews into beautiful items for babies and children. With so many gorgeous fabric styles to choose from, including earthy tones and animal prints, poppy and pom have outfits to suit all kinds of wardrobes. To make your order, head to poppy and pom on instagram: @poppyandpom and get in touch with Heather directly. The Poppy and Pom website is also launching soon, and can be found at www.poppyandpom.com Resources mentioned in this episode: Mama Nourished Co Birthing Comb - https://www.mamanourishedco.com/products/birth-comb-keepsake?gclid=Cj0KCQjwkbuKBhDRARIsAALysV7gTQcLopSVXBQezi-da4DxyIeYzXE1NwKxqIPOf3OIDZ3APionQQcaAhdFEALw_wcB Book: Real Food for Pregnancy by Lily Nichols Postpartum Undies: https://www.modibodi.com/collections/maternity/products/postpartum-control-brief-moderate-heavy Hospital Bag List [  ] Fairy lights [  ] Diffuser [  ] Essential oils - clary sage, lavender, [  ] Robe  [  ] Thongs [  ] Maternity pads/Maternity Undies  [  ] Nursing bras [  ] Leaving hospital outfit [  ] Sexy nursing bra (really emma?! haha)  [  ] Button down shirts [  ] Zip hoodie or jumper   [  ] Large baggy tshirt [  ] Nursing singlets [  ] High waisted loose shorts [  ] Gum [  ] Tooth brush and paste [  ] Shampoo and conditioner [  ] Tens machine [  ] Body wash [  ] Hair elastics [  ] Birthing Comb  [  ] Board shorts for partner  [  ] Enclosed shoes and thongs for partner  [  ] Change of clothes for partner  [  ] Jumper for partner  [  ] Phone charger with long cable  [  ] Music player/speaker  [  ] Lollies [  ] Plastic bag for dirty clothes [  ] Affirmation calm birth cards [  ] Hair brush [  ] Thank you card for your midwife  [  ] Breast pads [  ] Eye mask [  ] Towel [  ] Face washers [  ] Water bottle and straw [  ] Muesli bars and snacks for you and your partner  [  ] Cash for vending machines if needed Head to our instagram @babybrain.podcast for Emma's full list of best baby products to buy.

This week we talk all things gentle sleep and attachment style sleep training methods with the amazing Madi from Sleep Space AU. Madi has three children herself, and has been through such an incredible journey before becoming a gentle sleep coach. She takes a responsive, attachment-focused approach with her children and clients. In this episode we discuss Madi's experience with sleep training her own children, what led her to choose gentle methods with her youngest, and tips on how parents can improve their children's sleep without using cry it out or space soothing. This episode provides some great insights and options for parents who are keen on improving sleep in a space between "cry it out" and "wait it out". We strongly believe that parents should use the sleep methods they are comfortable with, and whatever works best for their family. This is a wonderful perspective and option if you are looking for something more gentle to try. You can check out Madi on Instagram @sleepspaceau This podcast is for parents, soon to be parents, wanting to be parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles, cats, dogs and anyone else who cares to listen. We don't know what we're doing but let's work it out together - come and join our village! Small Business Reco Insta Handles: @suboproducts @banabae_au Resources mentioned in this episode: Safe co sleeping resources: https://rednose.org.au/article/Co-sleeping_with_your_baby https://rednose.org.au/downloads/RN0059_19_Dangers_Of_Co-sleepingupdate_Aug_quickguide_final.pdf Safe sleeping resources: https://rednose.org.au/section/safe-sleeping

This week we interview Kerri Robinson; a Mum, Paramedic and a Teacher of baby / children's first aid courses through Rescue Blue. This episode is jam packed with amazing information from Kerri on the basics of baby and children's first aid including what to do with burns, fevers and choking. Being a practicing Paramedic, Kerri is so well informed and has such extensive experience with treating children and babies. We both learnt so much from this interview and hope you do too! You can check out Rescue Blue on instagram @rescueblue_littleaid This podcast is for parents, soon to be parents, wanting to be parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles, cats, dogs and anyone else who cares to listen. We don't know what we're doing but let's work it out together - come and join our village! Small Business Reco's of the week: @bubba_deluxe @suneeapp

This week we speak to the amazing and hilarious Tina from The Birth Collective about all things Hypnobirthing and preparing for birth. Tina runs courses to assist in changing your mentality around fear, and equipping yourself with the best possible toolkit to have a positive and empowering experience during labour and birth. We speak about techniques that can be useful in both vaginal and c section births, and even in everyday general stress management. You can check out Tina on Instagram @the.birth.collective or visit her website: www.thebirthcollective.com.au This podcast is for parents, soon to be parents, wanting to be parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles, cats, dogs and anyone else who cares to listen. We don't know what we're doing but let's work it out together - come and join our village! Episode Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Mama Nourished Co. Mama Nourished Co provide virtual postpartum doula support, as well as an amazing online store with hand selected essentials to nourish, nurture and honour the new Mother. You can follow them on instagram @mamanourishedco or head directly to their website: www.mamanourishedco.com Resources mentioned in this episode: IKEA led lights: https://www.ikea.com/au/en/p/ledfyr-led-lighting-chain-with-24-lights-indoor-silver-colour-20421014/ Labour playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/335tIxDMg4DmTQ1BnnStxX?si=4UPJLgWjSIi0yDXoKctrww&utm_source=copy-link&dl_branch=1 Pre labour playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4WFT2UZxKIh0VfYCsy8zwU?si=S8mk8K5FSp27Z9RR3dlWxQ&utm_source=copy-link&dl_branch=1

Is your toddler trying to jump out of their cot? Are they early risers, or fighting their naps? Do they constantly want to play but also throw tantrums every 5 minutes? Then this episode is for you! In our third instalment of the sleep series we interview the amazing Sleep Consultant Lisa from Cherish Your Sleep who tells us all about toddler sleep and how to give your toddlers the best possible environment and opportunity for a great restorative sleep. Lisa has been working with children for 30 years and has a wealth of knowledge on not only sleep, but also emotional behaviours and how to deal with those crazy spirited toddlers! You can check out Lisa on Instagram @cherishyoursleep or visit her website: www.cherishyoursleep.com.au This podcast is for parents, soon to be parents, wanting to be parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles, cats, dogs and anyone else who cares to listen. We don't know what we're doing but let's work it out together - come and join our village! Small Business Reco's of the week: @recreationbeauty www.littlepeoplebigdreams.com Resources mentioned in this episode: Honey Bee Kids Bedtime Stories: https://open.spotify.com/show/02GlhvVTh4jPj0VNtb3FXD?si=cSgWPpxDSvCj5GNo0E8bvQ&dl_branch=1 Moshi Sleep & Mindfulness App for Kids: https://www.moshikids.com/

This week you're stuck with just us! We explore the concept of matrescence, what this means to us and what our experience was of becoming mothers. Matrescence, similar to adolescence, describes a period of great change when a woman becomes a mother. These changes include physical, emotional, hormonal and psychological shifts which most women experience after having a baby. Both Emma and Hannah share how they felt in those early days of motherhood, and discuss the different challenges, pressures and expectations put on mothers during such a vulnerable time. This is an honest and open chat (with lots of lols of course!) which we hope will be relatable to all parents listening. This podcast is for parents, soon to be parents, wanting to be parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles, cats, dogs and anyone else who cares to listen. We don't know what we're doing but let's work it out together - come and join our village! Small Business Reco's of the week insta handles: @blanqigirls @naturaledgeliving Resources mentioned in this episode: If you're not feeling yourself during this time, below are a few helpful resources: www.beyondblue.org.au https://www.helpguide.org/articles/depression/postpartum-depression-and-the-baby-blues.htm https://raisingchildren.net.au/pregnancy/health-wellbeing/mental-health/antenatal-postnatal-depression

This week we chat with the fabulous Dr Amani Harris, Obstetrician, Gynecologist and Fertility Expert! Dr Harris shares with us her wealth of knowledge and experience on fertility and so much more! In this episode we discuss: What to do when planning for a baby How to increase fertility Signs and symptoms of infertility How to track your cycle and know when you're ovulating Things that may affect fertility like endometriosis and fibroids Freezing eggs When to contact a Doctor if natural conception isn't working What your options are if you're unable to conceive naturally This episode is packed full of useful information for anyone considering getting pregnant in the future. You can check out Dr Harris on instagram at @dramaniharris This podcast is for parents, soon to be parents, wanting to be parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles, cats, dogs and anyone else who cares to listen. We don't know what we're doing but let's work it out together - come and join our village! Small Business Reco's of the week insta handles: @sheisjolie_ @bunniesandbee

This week we interview the amazing Gaby Fearn, a Doula, Birth Photographer and Yoga Instructor. Gaby tells us all about what a Doula does, their role in pregnancy, birth and postpartum. We also discuss some amazing natural techniques that you can use during labour to assist with pain relief and stress relief. Gaby shares her own birth stories and her experience using a Doula during her births. This episode is a great listen for anyone who is pregnant, in their postpartum period or planning on having children. It's packed full of useful information for your birthing experience! You can check out Gaby on instagram at @gabrielafearn and on her website at www.gabrielafearn.com.au This podcast is for parents, soon to be parents, wanting to be parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles, cats, dogs and anyone else who cares to listen. We don't know what we're doing but let's work it out together - come and join our village! Small Business Reco's of the week insta handles: @bookywoo @piccolini.shoes Resources mentioned in this episode: Books by Ina May Gaskin - Ina May's Guide To Childbirth The Mama Natural Week-by-week Guide To Childbirth The Fourth Trimester - Kimberly Ann Johnson

We've all heard about this crazy phenomenon, we've even named our whole podcast after it! But what is baby brain? Is it scientifically proven and who does it affect? This week we interview Winnie who is studying her PHD at The Turner Institute of Brain and Mental Health at Monash University. Winnie and her team are currently conducting a study on "baby brain" and the cognitive effects that having babies may have on your brain in the 2 year period postpartum. The study is looking at how this affects not only birth mothers, but also fathers, other parenting figures and carers too. This is a great episode full of interesting information, scientifically backed studies and what happens to your brain during pregnancy and postpartum! Winnie and her team at Monash University are currently looking for participants to be involved in their study. Anyone can take part ( if you have kids or no kid) except for pregnant women unfortunately! The study is online and will only take 1 hour of your time. Please sign up by emailing parenthood.study@monash.edu asking for the study information. You can also follow the study and Winnie on instagram at @babybrain.research This podcast is for parents, soon to be parents, wanting to be parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles, cats, dogs and anyone else who cares to listen. We don't know what we're doing but let's work it out together - come and join our village! Small Business Reco's of the week insta handles: @mondaydesignco @kindclub.au

Is it possible to get into a good sleep routine with a newborn or are we kidding ourselves? We know the newborn stage can be so tricky with night time feeds and unsettled babies. Enter Ness from Settle Petal Sleep Consultant to give us the rundown on how to survive those early days with a new baby and limited sleep! Ness tells us all about different techniques used to get your newborn into a good sleep routine and set them up for success from a young age. We discuss different strategies like the shush and pat, dream feeds, feeding routines and so much more! We hope you find this episode informative and that it will help prepare you for the weird and wonderful experience of having a newborn baby! You can follow Ness on instagram at @settle_petal_sleepconsultant This podcast is for parents, soon to be parents, wanting to be parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles, cats, dogs and anyone else who cares to listen. We don't know what we're doing but let's work it out together - come and join our village! Small Business Reco's of the week insta handles: @feelgoodinkco @snugglehunnykids Resources mentioned in this episode: Video explaining the shush and pat method: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZ-E6TqkncQ&t=67s&ab_channel=SophiePickles Baby Studio velcro baby swaddles: https://www.babystudio.com.au/products/swaddlewrap-cotton-large-3-9m-grey-lines?_pos=12&_sid=8768f73d8&_ss=r

What do you do when you have that magical positive pregnancy test? How do you organise hospital care or get in touch with a Midwife? What tests and scans do you need to have throughout pregnancy? Pregnancy is such an exciting time, but it can also be overwhelming and confusing! In this week's episode we provide a complete guide to pregnancy care in Australia and what care options you have available to choose from. We interview the amazing Zoe, a practicing Midwife and creator of Midwife In My Pocket who takes us through everything you need to know about hospital care, scans, blood tests, Midwife appointments, birthing options and more. This is such an informative episode that will be useful to any current or future parents. Zoe is an amazing midwife and also completely hilarious, so this ep is packed full of lols! You can follow Zoe on instagram at @midwifeinmypocket or visit her website at https://www.midwifeinmypocket.org/. This podcast is for parents, soon to be parents, wanting to be parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles, cats, dogs and anyone else who cares to listen. We don't know what we're doing but let's work it out together - come and join our village! Small Business Reco's of the week insta handles: @thehappiccino @_munchkinandco

Join us on this week's episode of Baby Brain where we interview the amazing Kath Baquie, Women's Health Physio and Founder of Fitnest Mama. We chat to Kath about all things pelvic floor, abdominal separation and post natal recovery. We also discuss pregnancy-safe exercise and how to protect your pelvic floor before, during and after childbirth. Kath even runs us through a live pelvic floor exercise! This is an amazing and informative episode, so we hope you all enjoy! You can check out Kath's platform at www.fitnestmama.com, or visit her instagram page @fitnestmama. This podcast is for parents, soon to be parents, wanting to be parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles, cats, dogs and anyone else who cares to listen. We don't know what we're doing but let's work it out together - come and join our village! Small Business Reco's of the week insta handles: @lipgloss_lia @lullabyclub

Sydney is having another covid outbreak and has been throw into a snap lockdown, meaning we're all stuck indoors with our kids! Aaaahhhhh! In this episode Emma & Hannah discuss having babies in a pandemic and how this has changed or impacted their parenting experience. We also discuss restrictions that some Sydney hospitals have put in place for maternity care and birthing, and how this might impact mums and families. Last but not least, we give you our top tips for indoor activities with babies and kids in lockdown! This is a mixture of life hacks and tricks that we do at home ourselves, as well as tips and tricks from our lovely listeners. We hope this episode will give you some fun ideas on how to keep your kids entertained at home whether you're in lockdown or not, and of course a few extra lols along the way! We apologise for the dodgy audio quality in this ep. We weren't expecting to be recording remotely and are still working on our mic set up - we promise it will be better soon! We also wanted to mention that the lockdown rules and regulations regarding pregnancy care are different in each state, region and hospital. In this episode we discuss rules that have been put in place in some of our local hospitals, but please check with your care provider for your specific circumstances and restrictions. Small Business Reco's of the week insta handles: @kit_andkate @themilkboutique Resources mentioned in this episode: For more information on restrictions affecting maternity care in NSW: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/covid-19/communities-of-practice/Pages/maternity-and-newborn-care.aspx Cosmic kids yoga youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/cosmickidsyoga Art activities with kids: https://www.instagram.com/morgan.cormick.art/ Online Rhyme Time videos from Canada Bay Council: https://youtu.be/tZTASAGY2Wg

Most parents will remember (or not remember) the first week with a newborn being a total blur, especially when it's your first baby and you have no idea what you're doing. In this episode we interview the amazing Lauren who works on the maternity ward at a busy private hospital in Sydney. Lauren looks after newborns as well as new Mums and Dads in their first week of parenting and has a wealth of knowledge on what to expect during this crazy time. In this episode we discuss newborn health, things to look out for in your baby, hormonal changes in Mum, post baby blues, aftercare for both vaginal and c section births and how your partner can be most supportive during this time. This podcast is for parents, soon to be parents, wanting to be parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles, cats, dogs and anyone else who cares to listen. We don't know what we're doing but let's work it out together - come and join our village! Small Business Recco's of the week insta handles: @my_little_gumnut @hellofleur_ Resources mentioned in this episode: @Babymates_app - app to connect with other dads / parents https://raisingchildren.net.au/newborns/health-daily-care/hygiene-keeping-clean/bathing-a-newborn-pictures - useful bathing resource for new parents 😐- Emma's emoji description of what an inverted nipple looks likeMost parents will remember (or not remember) the first week with a newborn being a total blur, especially when it's your first baby and you have no idea what you're doing.

We've all fallen victim to the massive expectations and pressures put on new parents, and have probably at some point felt judged for our parenting decisions. This week Emma and Hannah discuss a few of these expectations, how they feel about them, and provide what will hopefully be some words to help you feel more accepted as a parent or support person. In this episode we discuss some hot parenting topics like boob vs bottle, sleep training vs gentle sleep techniques, getting back into the workforce, sex after babies, meeting milestones and more! This episode is open, honest, and maybe even a little controversial but as always, packed full of lols. Sorry, not sorry, we hope you all enjoy! This podcast is for parents, soon to be parents, wanting to be parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles, cats, dogs and anyone else who cares to listen. We don't know what we're doing but let's work it out together - come and join our village! Small Business Recco's of the week insta handles: @emileedeuisphotography @essential_oak

Welcome to our sleep series! We're very excited to launch this mini series where we talk all about baby and toddler sleep. We'll be releasing a sleep series episode each month for the next few months, each ep covering a different aspect of sleep. Join us this week as we chat with Grace the Sleep Consultant from Motherhood Gracefully. We talk all about the basics of sleep, including sleep cycles, wake windows, what advice to take and to steer away from and where to get support if you need it. We also chat about the role of a Sleep Consultant, options for sleep training including gentle approaches and how much you can expect to pay for these services. This episode is packed full of amazing tips and advice from a trained professional, and we think everyone will get so much out of this, so we hope you enjoy! Learn more about Grace and her services via her instagram page @motherhood_gracefully or her website www.motherhoodgracefully.com/ This podcast is for parents, soon to be parents, wanting to be parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles, cats, dogs and anyone else who cares to listen. We don't know what we're doing but let's work it out together - come and join our village! Small Business Recco's of the week insta handles: @lucathelabel_ @petiteskinco

Join us this week when we interview our wonderful friend and Paediatrician-in-training, Dr Liv! Liv works in the emergency department at one of the largest hospitals in Sydney treating children and babies. We discuss all things children's health including fevers, how to tell if your baby is sick, when to take them to hospital, at home treatments and preventative measures to keep those little bubbas healthy. Liv is not only an amazing source of knowledge and wisdom, she's also part of Emma's mothers group and has a 1 year old baby of her own. We think everyone will get a lot out of this chat, and hopefully find some clarity on how to cope when your baby is feeling unwell or has an injury. This podcast is for parents, soon to be parents, wanting to be parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles, cats, dogs and anyone else who cares to listen. We don't know what we're doing but let's work it out together - come and join our village! Small Business Recco's of the week insta handles: @poppyandpom @kinderfeets.australia

**Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss stillbirth, Edwards Syndrome (also known as Trisomy 18) and pregnancy termination.** This week we had the absolute honour of talking with Rainey about her experience with stillbirth, and then with Edwards Syndrome, resulting in pregnancy termination. Rainey has been through so much in the past few years and was so open and honest with us about her experience. This episode is touching, raw, genuine, and heart breaking. We want to say a huge thank you to Rainey for being so honest and brave, and for sharing her story so publicly so that other women know they are not alone. We strongly believe this topic needs more exposure and were so honoured that Rainey was willing to share her experience on our platform. Sending so much love to Rainey and any other women who have encountered loss. To learn more about Rainey and her experience, visit her on instagram at @raineyalyshia__ or head to her blog at https://raineyalyshia.wixsite.com/website. For other support services, please see below: https://www.sands.org.au/ Miscarriage, still birth and newborn death support Bears of Hope Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support https://www.bearsofhope.org.au/ The Pink Elephants Support Network https://www.pinkelephants.org.au/ Red Nose Grief and Loss http://www.rednosegriefandloss.com.au/ Still Birth Foundation Australia https://stillbirthfoundation.org.au/ Abnormal Decision Support Australia http://www.apdsa.com.au/ Centre of Perinatal Excellence https://www.cope.org.au/planning-a-family/pregnancy-loss/ What to expect grief and loss support group https://community.whattoexpect.com/forums/grief-loss.html

Tune in this week for an amazing chat with the gorgeous Beth Ryan, the midwife behind Birth With Beth. We talk all things pregnancy care and birthing, including the ladder of pain relief options available to women in labour, high risk pregnancies, tips for birth partners, big babies, gestational diabetes, pre eclampsia and so much more! This is an incredibly informative discussion with wonderful tips for anyone planning on having a baby, currently pregnant or already with kids. We hope you find this interesting, relatable and we hope you have some lols along the way! This podcast is for parents, soon to be parents, wanting to be parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles, cats, dogs and anyone else who cares to listen. We don't know what we're doing but let's work it out together - come and join our village! Small Business Recco's of the week insta handles: @blissbirth @miannandco Resources mentioned in this episode: Beth's Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/birthwithbeth_/?hl=en Juju Sundin Birth Skills with Sarah Murdoch https://www.booktopia.com.au/birth-skills-juju-sundin/book/9781741750973.html Ina May's Guide to Child Birth - Ina May Gaskin https://www.booktopia.com.au/ina-may-s-guide-to-childbirth-ina-may-gaskin/book/9780553381153.html Raising Children Website - https://raisingchildren.net.au/ Dr Rachel Reed (On big babies) - https://midwifethinking.com/ The Kick Podcast (On gestational diabetes) - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1XL4fJMl9LknYkbTgMorB3?si=rq0AZcU5Q8W5I3gS7lNgkg&utm_source=native-share-menu

This week we talk all things pregnancy, and also make one BIG announcement! Tune in for all the goss. We discuss our experience with pregnancy including the ups and downs, symptoms, scans and the excitement of bringing a little bub into the world. We also discuss our top tips for pregnant women including the best pregnancy products that we found to work wonders. This podcast is for parents, soon to be parents, wanting to be parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles, cats, dogs and anyone else who cares to listen. We don't know what we're doing but let's work it out together - come and join our village! Small Business Recco's of the week insta handles: @seasons_of_mama @willowbythesea_ Resources mentioned in this episode: The Tom and Co - Period Cup https://thetomco.com/our-brands/tom-organic/range/menstrual-cup/ Calm Birth Antenatal Classes - https://calmbirth.com.au/ Boppy Newborn Lounger - https://www.boppy.com/products/boppy-newborn-lounger Pregnancy Pillow - https://pregnancypillowsaustralia.com.au/product/original-full-body-pregnancy-pillow/ Blanqi Maternity and Post Partum Tights - https://www.queenbee.com.au/Product-blanqi-high-performance-belly-lift-support-leggings-in-black-4294.aspx Birth With Beth Instagram for tips on Birth & Perineum massage: https://www.instagram.com/birthwithbeth_/?hl=en Tips to help turn breach babies: www.spinningbabies.com Podcasts to prepare for birth: Australian Birth Stories The Kick

This week we interview the man himself, wrestling all star (just kidding, he wishes!) Matt Mytka, Emma's partner. We chat to Matt about juggling parenting while working 60 hour weeks from the office and also trying to keep a social life and good mental health practices. This episode is a raw and relatable reflection on the everyday juggle many parents are facing when trying to support a household and be there for their children. Lots of lols, a little bit of explicit content and a fun window into Emma's home life - we hope you enjoy! This podcast is for parents, soon to be parents, wanting to be parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles, cats, dogs and anyone else who cares to listen. We don't know what we're doing but let's work it out together - come and join our village! Small Business Recco's of the week insta handles: @sip_n_graze @harley.thelabel

Join us on this week's episode of Baby Brain where we interview the wonderful Jillian Critchley, a Family Day Care Educator with decades of experience. We talk all things day care, as well as easy and fun activities you can do with your babies and kids at home! Jillian shares a wealth of knowledge on kids and education from her years working in family day care, long day care and 24 hour care, as well as being a Mum herself! This podcast is for parents, soon to be parents, wanting to be parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles, cats, dogs and anyone else who cares to listen. We don't know what we're doing but let's work it out together - come and join our village! Small Business Recco's of the week insta handles: @candybarsydney @keikifolk

Join us on this week's episode of Baby Brain where Hannah and Emma discuss all the things they wish they knew before having kids, including what they miss and how kids have changed not only their lives but also their relationships. We also answer some questions that came in from our lovely listeners, including our future plans, travel, weird things our babies do and how we've found having babies with pets. This podcast is for parents, soon to be parents, wanting to be parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles, cats, dogs and anyone else who cares to listen. We don't know what we're doing but let's work it out together - come and join our village! Small Business Recco's of the week insta handles: @bowymade @sarahjane.collection

Join us on this week's episode of Baby Brain while we chat with the hilariously fun Renee, owner of Squad Gym. We talk all things #mumlife including juggling a business with a newborn, reflux, sleep, health, fitness and self image. It's a great chat full of real and raw reflections of motherhood with a few lols along the way. Check out Renee's instagram @renee_squadgym_co **Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss miscarriage and chromosome abnormalities in genetic screenings.  ** This podcast is for parents, soon to be parents, wanting to be parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles, cats, dogs and anyone else who cares to listen. We don't know what we're doing but let's work it out together - come and join our village! Small Business Recco's of the week insta handles: @prettylittleblock.co @hazel_and_spence

Join us on this week's episode of Baby Brain while we chat with the amazing Kate Visser, an IBCLC and the owner of Milky Business Lactation. We talk all things breastfeeding and bottle feeding, including: Top tips for breastfeeding mothers What you can do while pregnant to increase your milk supply Breast refusal and low supply Introducing a bottle Pumping when going back to work Cluster Feeding Moving to formula Tips for weaning It's an amazing chat full of interesting and useful information for all parents! Check out Kate's instagram @milkybusinesslactation or head to the Milky Business Lactation website at www.milkybusiness.com. This podcast is for parents, soon to be parents, wanting to be parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles, cats, dogs and anyone else who cares to listen. We don't know what we're doing but let's work it out together - come and join our village! Small Business Recco's of the week insta handles: @zarlii_au @messmenotsmock

Emma calls him the hero without a cape, Hannah calls him her Husband, he calls himself just another Mum.  This week we chat with Hannah's husband Miles on all things fatherhood, co-parenting and being a working-from-home Dad.  He tells us about his birth experience and what advice he has for new Dads.  This podcast is for parents, soon to be parents, wanting to be parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles, cats, dogs and anyone else who cares to listen. We don't know what we're doing but let's work it out together - come and join our village! Small Business Recco's of the week insta handles: @henriettathelabel @montii.co

In our very first episode we do a quick introduction into who we are, a bit of background about our little ones and talk about why we're starting a podcast.  This podcast is for parents, soon to be parents, wanting to be parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles, cats, dogs and anyone else who cares to listen.  Over the next few episodes we'll be interviewing the experts, and everyday parents just like you to soak up as much information on parenting, babies and children as we can.  We don't know what we're doing but let's work it out together - come and join our village!  Small Business Recco's of the week insta handles: @lucyinthesky_studio_ @myhappyhelpers