Stretch Marks

In this episode of Stretch Marks, we are talking all things toddlers. The tantrums, the negotiating and how to keep sane through what can be a bumpy year or two (which, of course, can still be filled with so much love and countless gorgeous moments). Again, Carolines comes at this from the perspective of a first timer, while Sinead has learned by toddler number 2 to ride the waves. Follow us on @S...

Tears packing away the 0-3 month old baby grows or tears on the first day of school - watching our children grow up is a massive stretch. This week, supported by DropChef (listen for our *discount code for 30% off your first 2 orders from DropChef), we're talking about how we wish away the day but don't want the years to pass. BRING TISSUES! With input from you we dive into which milestones break...

This week, supported by DropChef (listen for our *discount code), we're talking about judgement. The judgement we experience from others when we become parents. Unfortunately it's something we've ALL experienced. How do we handle that? Why do we experience that? We loved your input on this one. Caroline shares her experience of being trolled - never fun - while Sinead asks how much of the judgemen...

This episode, supported by DropChef (listen for our *discount code), is all about the career stretch. The going back to work stretch, the trying to juggle it with childcare stretch, the 'how do I pick up where I left off?' stretch, the 'is it really worth my while working when I have to pay so much for childcare?' stretch. The gender stretch. There's a HUGE amount of stretching in this part of par...

It's been too long. Sinead and Caroline pop back into your ears for a catch up episode before returning with their full second season packed full of juicy discussions involving all of your input with polls and questions over on @StretchMarksPodcast Instagram. For now, they're debriefing after travelling with toddlers, talking about the various stretches they've had this summer and how Sinead's get...

Parenting in a hotter location, hurrah! On this episode of Stretch Marks, Caroline - as per usual - opens up the contents of her forever fretful mind, this time it's all about taking that first trip with her 21 month old. Sinead talks through the reality of travelling with little ones, what's worked for her. As always, plenty of insight from Stretch Marks listeners on how they really feel about ho...

This week on @StretchMarksPodcast Caroline and Sinead are talking all things sleep. Their different approaches to and experiences of sleep since becoming parents. The go-with-the-flow style versus a more structured approach, what worked or is working for you? Listener participation covers topics such as co-sleeping, sleep training, and how a lack of sleep, especially in those early days, can impac...

The good stretch: the love, the pride, the ways in which we've grown for the better, the moments that make all of the stretching completely worth it. In this episode Caroline and Sinead share their takes on how they've stretched in way that are nothing but positive and discuss the ways in which we can celebrate the people we have become. As always, the hosts get an insight into how you're feeling:...

Join us on @StretchMarksPodcast on Instagram to get involved with our polls and questions. This week on SM we are talking all things postnatal anxiety. Caroline shares her experience - it was intense, while Sinead offers insight into what needs to happen in order for mothers to feel more supported and prepared for their postpartum mental health journey. We are also joined here by special guest Jes...

In this episode Sinead and Caroline talk about the relationship stretch. How has having children impacted our partnerships? According to our polls and questions, the majority of us feel pulled apart from our partners, a little lost from each other and struggling to prioritise our time together after our kids and ourselves have been taken care of. We have great intentions but the tiredness takes ov...

This week on Stretch Marks Sinead and Caroline discuss the practicalities around stretching your family out to include and make space for more gorgeous kids. What changes when you go from one to more than one kid? Is there an ideal age gap? Do we feel pressure to have more than 1 kid, how soon do we want number 2? Caroline opens up about her fears around adding to the family - given her bumpy begi...

@StretchMarksPodcast Here's the thing: we know we SHOULD love our bodies and say only kind things to ourselves when they've just grown a human being, but for many mothers, the reality is that our relationship with our own bodies can take a downward turn after giving birth, and even during pregnancy. For this episode, Sinead and Caroline take it back to where it all begins: with the body stretch. T...

Hello and welcome to Stretch Marks, the podcast that celebrates the stretch and not the bounce back. For episode 1, Sinead and Caroline introduce themselves, who they are, why they're doing this and what the concept of Stretch Marks is really all about. They share how becoming mothers have stretched them, their most significant stretches so far and where they're at right now. Also discussed is the...

Stretch Marks with Caroline Foran & Sinead O'Moore is the brand new weekly podcast celebrating the stretch of motherhood - not the bounce back. It starts with the boobs, hips and the bump but before long its your relationships, headspace and heart that can feel oh so stretched. Each week we will dive into a deep stretch - and invite our community on instagram to get involved through polls, que...