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 ha...
Aug 09, 2021•1 hr 17 min
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 affe...
Aug 02, 2021•1 hr 6 min
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...
Jul 26, 2021•1 hr 25 min
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 Po...
Jul 19, 2021•1 hr 39 min
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 pl...
Jul 12, 2021•1 hr 12 min
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 ba...
Jul 05, 2021•1 hr 15 min
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, thing...
Jun 28, 2021•1 hr 28 min
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 workf...
Jun 21, 2021•1 hr 2 min
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 ...
Jun 14, 2021•1 hr 36 min
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 moth...
Jun 07, 2021•1 hr 12 min
**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 ...
May 31, 2021•59 min
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 ...
May 24, 2021•1 hr 27 min
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 c...
May 17, 2021•1 hr 22 min
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 int...
May 10, 2021•1 hr 1 min
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, ...
May 03, 2021•1 hr 34 min
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, aunt...
Apr 26, 2021•1 hr 9 min
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...
Apr 19, 2021•1 hr 23 min
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 fo...
Apr 12, 2021•1 hr 23 min
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...
Apr 05, 2021•38 min
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 ...
Mar 30, 2021•38 min
