This week on Growing , Beth and Lilly dive into a listener-fuelled Q&A, tackling real and raw questions from you, our amazing community. From breech birth options and navigating big babies to the often-overlooked realities of pelvic floor recovery and changing dynamics in relationships after motherhood—nothing is off-limits. With a blend of professional insight and lived experience, this episode is full of compassion, evidence-based advice, and those “me too” moments every mum needs. Whether...
Apr 15, 2025•41 min•Season 2Ep. 15
This week Beth and Lilly hear one of your growing pains and it’s a doozy! If you’ve been pregnant which we know many of you have, you've probably received some poorly delivered comments in regard to your beautiful growing and changing body. We know it's often not meant maliciously but it’s got to stop! We chat all about it in today’s episode and hopefully add some value with how to respond when enough is enough. Loved this episode? Please leave us a 5 star review wherever you choose to listen an...
Apr 08, 2025•33 min•Season 2Ep. 14
This weeks episode is all about setting mothers up for success if a caesarean is their chosen and/or needed mode of birth. Our non-negotiables stem from both the girls' professional expertise as midwives and additional layers from Lil’s lived experience. We recommend also listening to our episode on Hospital Stay without your Partner for some extra helpful tips to support your stay and recovery. Product wise Lilly loved the Bare Mum Compression Undies and Lululemon align bike pants . Send this o...
Apr 01, 2025•49 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Today Lil and Beth (and Alfie) chat candidly about how Beth is going with two kids 6 months in. Relative to the duality that is the hectic and heaven of motherhood Beth’s 6 month old joins us for the chat due to - life. We hope you enjoy! We touch on themes of mental health, if you need additional support check in with your GP and see resources at Panda for support in the first 12 months. If you loved today's episode we would really appreciate you sharing us with your mum club, following us on I...
Mar 25, 2025•58 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Today’s episode is all about optimising your breastfeeding. As usual Beth and Lil both draw from their knowledge as midwives and also as mothers who have and are both currently breastfeeding. You might also find Newborn Care 101 helpful. If you are struggling with your breastfeeding journey we see you and want to support you. Connect with your midwife and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant IBCLC for more tailored care. Australian Breastfeeding Association have so many amazing ...
Mar 18, 2025•52 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Today’s episode the girls welcome Bree from Possums to talk all things SLEEP. We all want it but we can’t necessarily always get it. We know it’s a big and contentious topic so we love how Bree held our hands through talking all things sleep what’s normal, what’s to be expected and how to make it work for you and your family. The Possums Clinic supports families with feeding, sleep and unsettled infant behaviour challenges. Their belief that families are the true experts of their little ones, em...
Mar 11, 2025•1 hr 29 min•Season 2Ep. 10
We know we know, it’s an incredibly expensive time to be alive. The girls aim to reframe the concept of postpartum spending and saving some pennies for practical and thoughtful tools. We hope you might consider investing your resources back into yourself: think cleaning and laundry services, postpartum doulas, physio and so much more. The goal is a few less swaddles and rattles and a bit more focus on supporting families through the postpartum transition. We think you’re well and truly worth it....
Mar 04, 2025•46 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Today Beth and Lilly discuss optimising your hospital stay when you can’t have a support person with you. This episode is targeted at families who are anticipating those first few nights in hospital with their baby and is full of simple tips and tricks to make this stay work for your needs despite not having your favourite cuddle buddy. If you loved this episode please leave us a five star review as it helps us to grow and come over on to our instagram @growingthepodcast...
Feb 25, 2025•42 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Today Beth and Lilly talk all things newborn care. With hopes to normalise, reduce fear and create reassurance by chatting through topics such as newborn sleep, feeding, output, settling techniques and red flags so you can sink in and enjoy your newborn bubble. This episode is general in nature and should not be considered as health advice. If you have concerns about your health or health of your baby consult your relevant care provider. This episode is proudly sponsored by Mini + Me Hydramama. ...
Feb 18, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Surprise! Bonus episode. This is a little insight into what Beth and Lilly are hoping to bring into the year and what they’re ready to let go of - both collectively and personally. We hope you enjoy and can’t wait to hear your ins and outs over on oh Instagram. Loved this episode? Connect with us on Instagram @growingthepodcast
Feb 13, 2025•46 min•Season 2Ep. 6
In today’s episode Lilly and Beth debrief and unpack the thoughts and feelings after Lil’s emergency caesarean. We also chat about some tangible and helpful modifications Lil and her midwife implemented in the coming days and weeks to support both her physical and emotional recovery. We encourage you to reach out for help from your GP, midwife or child health nurse if you feel you would benefit from additional support in processing your experience in regard to birth or the postpartum transition....
Feb 11, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Beth shares her experience of transitioning from one to two kids. What this reality *actually* looked like for her, what caught her by surprise and of course all the good that comes with growing your family. This episode is a great listen for us all, plenty of practical and tangible tools in particular for our parents getting ready to welcome another beautiful baby into their arms. Spoiler: the heart grows with you. Some of the resources mentioned in todays episode include Book about being a big...
Feb 04, 2025•1 hr 22 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Join us as Lilly details the arrival of her son Ru. Ru’s birth was not what Lilly had imagined and required some quick decision making from her team to ensure his safe arrival. Lilly takes us through what it was like to journey this and the ongoing tussle she had between midwife and mum mode. Despite facing elements of complexity, Lilly describes this experience as a positive one and shares her thoughts and feelings so generously. This episode is a great listen for both pregnant and postpartum m...
Jan 28, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Beth and Lilly explore how Beth prepared for her recent birth and look at the ways in which preparing to birth for a second time differs from your first. This episode is filled with practical strategies for birth preparation, no matter where you’re at in your motherhood journey. Some of the resources mentioned include: Alfie’s Birth Story on Australian Birth Stories Podcast, The Birth Class , Rhea Dempsey and Beth’s Melbourne Acupuncturist If you loved this episode make sure you’re following alo...
Jan 21, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Season 2Ep. 2
In this episode we dig a little deeper into your hosts Beth and Lilly’s experience of motherhood, midwifery and some of the lessons along the way. With many relatable topics covered, this episode is the perfect listen while you rock your baby to sleep or hit the pavement with the pram. If you are loving the show and want to connect with your Growing hosts, you can find us on IG @growingthepodcast Thank you for listening!...
Jan 14, 2025•42 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Growing is BACK with a fresh direction and a brand new co-host. Join Beth and Lilly, midwives and mothers for weekly episodes on birth, babies and beyond. Follow us on IG for updates @growingthepodcast
Jan 07, 2025•3 min•Season 2Ep. 1
In this episode host Beth shares her key learnings from a recent overseas trip with her 2.5 year old. If you are planning to travel with young kids or babies, this is a must listen. Beth shares what worked on the plane, what didn’t and how you can manage your expectations to set you up for an enjoyable trip. In this episode Beth mentioned a couple of key pieces of equipment including the BabyZen YoYo Travel Pram , the Kooshy Kids inflatable foot stool,and the Tula Toddler Carrier . A huge thank ...
Nov 14, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 64
In this episode, host Beth sits down with Kate - mum of three and postpartum doula to talk about all things twins. Kate shares generously about her experience becoming a twin mama including what it was like to find out, how this changed her plans for a home birth, how she prepared her home to welcome two newborns and the ways in which her and her medical team collaborated to ensure her birth experience was a positive one. There is so much wisdom in this episode, specifically about the power of l...
Nov 07, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 63
In this episode, host Beth is joined by the incredible Liesel, who you may know by her Instagram handle, @mommy.labornurse Liesel is not only an experienced labour and delivery nurse from the US, she has been educating in the online space for years and has supported thousands of families to prepare for birth with her incredible resources . Liesel joins Beth today for a candid chat about what you can expect within the American maternity system and both Beth and Liesel answer questions submitted b...
Oct 31, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 62
In this episode of Growing, host Beth sits down with Alexandra Collier, an award-winning Melbourne writer who alongside an amazing career is a solo mum by choice. Ally’s memoir Inconceivable details her journey into motherhood after waking up one day with a strong urge to start a family, a goal that her partner didn’t share. In this chat, Ally shares what it was like to return to her parents home, age 37, heartbroken and yearning to be a mum, the joys and challenges of eventually realising that ...
Oct 24, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 61
Well hey! On the agenda for today’s episode of Growing, host Beth steps you through what birth partners and support people can and should be doing to shift their mindset and step up as the BEST possible support person. Beth explains the importance of supporting from a place of confidence and trust rather than fear and lets you in on a powerful mindset shift that will change the way you look at birth support. This episode is a must listen for anyone preparing to give birth AND anyone preparing to...
Sep 26, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 60
As a new parent, have you ever wondered…why am I receiving SO much conflicting advice. When it comes to newborn care and early parenting it can feel like everyone has a different opinion. In this episode Beth breaks down the ‘why’ and provides some insight into how you can cut through the noise and make decisions that feel right for you. Within this chat, Beth mentions some of her favourite, reliable resources that can help with decision-making in parenthood. These are listed below: Eat Pray Sle...
Sep 19, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 59
Are you considering a sea change? In this episode Beth answers questions submitted by her online community about what it’s been like to move from the city to the coast. Topics include: How did you pack up with a toddler running around? Hidden costs and how to prepare How to support little ones through the change Do you miss the city? Do you worry about being bored? Saying goodbye to friends and family Building a community in a new place And so much more. If you are thinking about making a big ch...
Sep 12, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 58
Are you preparing to purchase a pram and feeling overwhelmed by all the options? In this episode Beth sits down with founder of Babybee prams and safety expert Emily Stone to discuss what you should be looking for when selecting a pram for your growing family. Emily breaks down the options and provides questions for you to consider such as, do we want a capsule? Should we be considering a double pram? What kind of accessories do I need to add on? The team at Babybee have also put together a pram...
Sep 05, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 57
In this episode Beth sits down with Dr. Kyla to talk about how we can support our kids to foster a positive relationship with food. Kyla has a PhD in childhood weight management and 15 years experience working with restrictive eaters. Food and meals are a big part of family life and many of us feel stressed or unsure what we should be feeding our children and how we should be setting them up for success. Kyla shares some of the ways in which we can model healthy behaviors around food and in turn...
Aug 29, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 56
In this episode, Beth sits down with Dr. Erin Bowe to discuss the signs and symptoms of birth trauma and what you can do next if you feel traumatised by the events of your birth. Erin shares valuable information about the ways in which birth trauma can manifest itself in the postpartum period as well as practical strategies for getting help. Erin has a wonderful range of resources designed to support new mothers, which you can access here . A huge thank you to our episode sponsor, BabyDink! As l...
Aug 22, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 55
In this episode, host Beth sits down with mum of two Emily McCarthy. Emily shares what it was like to navigate on-going pregnancy sickness and prepare for her second birth after having had a traumatic birth with her first baby. We also learn about Em’s unexpectedly complex postpartum and how it felt to receive and ultimately recover from a devastating cancer diagnosis just weeks after meeting her second baby. This episode is truly a beautiful listen and one I know you will get so much from.. You...
Aug 15, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 54
There has been A LOT happening behind the scenes of Growing so In this episode, host Beth gives you a quick update on all things life and biz. This episode of Growing is brought to you by PowerBirth, a comprehensive childbirth education course developed by an experienced midwife and passionate childbirth educator. PowerBirth is specifically designed to reduce overwhelm, increase confidence and simply help you understand what to expect and how to work with your body throughout labour. PowerBirth ...
Aug 08, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 53
In celebration of World Breastfeeding Week and this years theme ‘Enabling Breastfeeding: Making a Difference For Working Parents’ host Beth is joined by Courtney Garland, registered nurse, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and pediatric sleep specialist to talk about how you can prepare to return to the paid workplace when your baby is still being breastfed. We discuss practical strategies for navigating conversations with your boss, what equipment you should have on hand, how o...
Aug 01, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Wondering what you can do to take care of your little one’s oral health and prevent problems down the track? Listen to this! Host Beth sits down with Dr. Bethany , a qualified dentist AND educator to learn how we can care for little teeth and gums. Bethany answers questions such as: How soon should I start brushing my child’s teeth? When should the first visit to the dentist take place? Should I use toothpaste? How much toothpaste should I use? How worried should I be about sugar consumption? An...
Jul 25, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 51
