Beyond the Bump

Welcome to Episode 234 of Beyond the Bump! Today, we're chatting with Rachel Baker, the founder of LBDO, all about sex and intimacy. We reckon these topics are huge parts of parenthood often brushed under the rug, leading to heaps of shame and guilt. Our Bumpies have flooded us with questions about sex and intimacy, so we're tackling them head-on. Questions like, "Help! I feel like I've totally lo...

Welcome to Episode 233 of Beyond the Bump! Today, we're chatting with Tracey from Holistic Sleep Mumma. This time around, we're diving into the world of coping with sleep deprivation without going down the sleep training route. We'll explore those in-between options, because hey, you don't have to suffer through exhaustion, and you don't have to jump straight into sleep training either. There's a...

BEHIND THE BUMP - In today’s very special season finale we sit down with Ceci Jeffries, and ask her all the questions you want to know about emotional health when trying to conceive yourself, and how to help your friend who is going through a rough time when TTC! What is a good response to “at least you know you can get pregnant”? How can we emotionally take care of ourselves after bad news: a neg...

Welcome to Episode 231 of Beyond the Bump! Today, we're chatting with Liv Brown from Rattle Style. We've had lots of Bumpies asking for an episode on postpartum and mom style, so we're excited to dive in — we discussed general fashion and gathered practical style tips. Plus, we had the chance to choose our top three style words and received a ton of fun tips along the way.  We hope you enjoy this...

BEHIND THE BUMP - In today's episode we are treated to an incredible tale of perseverance and triumph. Tracey, mama of two, shares with us the ride of her life falling in love with two babies in Rodrigues, after years of infertility. Unforseeably separated from her husband and family, sometimes without water, Tracey’s journey to become their forever mum gives shape to the words love and courage. ...

Welcome to Episode 227 of Beyond the Bump! In today's episode, Nick and I took a unique approach as we delved into the mental load Fair Play Cards. We'll provide a proper update on our progress once we've had more time with it, but I must say, it's already making a world of difference. Although having said this, my plants are looking a little limp, so we may need to redistribute that card (haha!)....

BEHIND THE BUMP - In today's episode we have the absolute privilege of hearing from mama, Alyssa Movick. Alyssa has endured an unbelievably testing path creating her family and she speaks with humour and honesty as she unveils it all. In honour of all her children, both here and passed, we speak their names: Louis, Vincent, Iluka, Lottie and we invite our listeners to do the same.    Hosts: La &am...

Welcome to Episode 227 of Beyond the Bump! Today, we're joined by the amazing Dr. Emma, a food scientist, and we dive into the fascinating world of kids and food.   In this episode, Dr. Emma enlightens us on what our kids 'should' be eating and how to navigate the guilt and shame often associated with what our kids are eating or not eating. She also shares practical tips and tricks for achieving a...

BEHIND THE BUMP - In today’s episode we hear from an incredible mama, who also happens to be Australia’s very first uterus transplant recipient!  Why did you need a hysterectomy? Who donated a uterus to you? What are the risks? What was the cost? Do you get a period? Will you have it removed during birth? We ask these and so much more! An incredibly riveting, jaw-to-the-floor journey!   Hosts: La...

Welcome to Episode 225 of Beyond the Bump! Today, we've got the amazing Haidee with us. Haidee is a proud Kamilaroi person and she shares her experience having a pregnancy through the Aboriginal midwifery program. She also delves into the details of her childbirth; she discusses the challenges of feeling unheard during labour and the confusion when you're told you're not in labour but might actual...

BEHIND THE BUMP - In today's episode we keep our chat going with Dr. Timmy - Obstetrician, Fertility & IVF expert AND Sophie’s dad!  Should we freeze our eggs? How often should we have sex when ttc? Is ovulation tracking important? Are eggs or sperm more commonly the issue? When should we move to IVF? How important is embryo grading? What are the IVF success rates? We ask Dr. Timmy these quest...

Welcome to Episode 223 of Beyond the Bump!  This episode contains honest, personal discussions about difficult emotions such as rage and anger. Motherhood provides plenty of experiences of joy, love and gratitude but it also contains frustration, exhaustion, anger and overwhelm among many other emotional states.  When we know that difficult emotions are an inherent part of motherhood, and being hu...

BEHIND THE BUMP - In today's episode we chat with Dr. Timmy - Obstetrician, Fertility and IVF expert AND Sophie’s dad!  What’s the most common reason for having a miscarriage? Why do missed miscarriages happen? Can stress/exercise/gluten cause miscarriage?  Is there any link between falling pregnant easily and recurrent miscarriage?  Is it possible to miscarry only a certain gender?  What is the b...

Welcome to Episode 221 of Beyond the Bump! Today, we're joined by the incredible Keira Rumble, owner of Krumbled, Habitual Beauty, and Mini + Me—a true powerhouse!  In this episode, we cover a range of topics from recurrent miscarriage and IVF to hyperemesis. Keira shares insights into building businesses and navigating postnatal challenges like anxiety, depression, and postpartum rage. A massive...

BEHIND THE BUMP - Ever wondered what the hell is going through your partner's mind when trying to conceive with IVF? Jon opens up about the incredible journey he has been on, trying to make a family with his wife after an unfortunate illness left him, or so he thought, infertile. He calls himself The Infertility Man. We call him a legend.    Hosts: La & Jayde   Resources: The Work by Byron Kat...

Welcome to Episode 219 of Beyond the Bump! Join us as we sit down with Ellie, a skincare expert from Dermalogica. Today, we're delving into the nitty-gritty of pregnancy, postpartum, and breastfeeding skincare.  Ellie breaks down the do's and don'ts, separating skincare myths from reality. Forget the overwhelming 15-step routines – we're here to uncover what truly works. Whether you're rocking a b...

BEHIND THE BUMP - Today we interview Lisa Clements as she achingly shares her road to surrogacy, a story she never imagined would be hers. Spanning many years and continents we are privy to the most epic journey of love, loss and surrender as Lisa faces miscarriage, infertility, IVF and eventually the grief and joy that simultaneously swells as her daughter is carried by a surrogate.    Hosts: La...

Welcome to episode 217 of Beyond the Bump where we chat with Chi, a stay-at-home dad of two. Join us as we dive into the pros, cons, praise, pressure, isolation, and everything in-between of being a SAHD. Ever wondered about the difference  between being a stay-at-home dad and mum? We're spilling the beans on daily routines, the mental load, and even tackling parental preference. Stick around as C...

BEHIND THE BUMP - Today we interview the candid Melissa Barker as she generously shares her story of secondary infertility, repeat miscarriages and a genetic diagnosis which led to a heart-wrenching risk.   Hosts: La & Jayde   Topics discussed: secondary infertility, recurrent miscarriage, emotional wellbeing, IVF, Fragile X Syndrome, TFMR (Termination For Medical Reasons).   Have sex and get...

Welcome to episode 215 of Beyond the Bump where we delve into Pearly girl's first year of life. Join us as Sophie dives into heartfelt discussions on transitioning from two to three girls, explores what they did differently with Pearl, and experiences the bittersweet emotions of embracing her as the final addition to their family. We hope you enjoy!   Beyond the Bump is a podcast brought to you by...

BEHIND THE BUMP - Today we interview Katie Farrell, a beautiful teacher and mum of 1, who expertly shares her story with recurrent miscarriage, Gestational Trophoblastic Disease, IVF and a really bad flu which changed Katie’s life in a wondrous way.   Hosts: La & Sophie   Topics discussed: recurrent miscarriage, chemical pregnancy, molar pregnancy, chemotherapy, pregnancy after loss, IVF, Natu...

Hey Bumpies! We're back in the poddy pod, bursting with excitement for the very first episode of the year.  Join us as we dive into the details of our recent travels in the past few weeks— our festive season trips to Melbourne, Sophie's family adventure in Japan, and Jayde's Bali getaway with girlfriends.  In a vulnerable moment, Jayde also shares her recent ADHD diagnosis, offering a glimpse into...

Welcome to episode 212 of Beyond the Bump - our final episode for 2023!!!! Join us as we chat with the amazing Laksmi Wilson all about the chaos and charm of raising three boys and tackling sibling adjustments.  The title says it all, so kick back, and enjoy our last hurrah of the year. Wishing everyone a joyous Merry Christmas (for those celebrating) and a fantastic New Year! We'll catch you back...

Welcome to episode 211 of Beyond the Bump! In this festive edition, we're joined (once again!) by Claire Andrews, a maternal child health nurse and midwife, and we delve into the ins and outs of navigating your baby's first Christmas and holiday season.  The holidays can be overwhelming, especially when you're still adjusting to your new bundle of joy, managing routines, and dealing with well-inte...

Welcome to episode 210 of Beyond the Bump! We sit down with Rachael Casella all about child loss - from finding out her daughter's diagnosis to navigating through the loss. We also chat about genetic carrier screening and Mackenzie's Mission.  It's a genuine and touching conversation, and we're grateful to Rachael for letting us in on her story as well as sharing Mackenzie's journey with us.    To...