Growing

In this episode I chat to new Mum Eliza and share part 2 of her amazing birth story. This story had me nodding along with a giant smile on my face the whole time. I just know that there will be so many pearls of wisdom in there for anyone preparing to welcome their baby and so I’m excited for you to listen. Themes include: Intentional preparation for birth Mindset shifts Making peace with pain Ope...

In this episode I chat to new Mum Eliza and share part 1 of her amazing birth story. This story had me nodding along with a giant smile on my face the whole time. I just know that there will be so many pearls of wisdom in there for anyone preparing to welcome their baby and so I’m excited for you to listen. Themes include: Intentional preparation for birth Mindset shifts Making peace with pain Ope...

If you’re expecting a baby, and you’re not the one preparing to give birth you might be starting to consider what your role is in the newborn days. This episode is full of tips and tricks to support bonding and help partners to support the epic transition that is early motherhood. This episode is sponsored by Made to Milk. Made to Milk’s aim is to support mums to breastfeed with confidence by prov...

If you usually parent as a couple, it can be SO daunting to take on the task alone if your partner is away. But, over the course of parenting, this scenario is somewhat inevitable so in this episode I run through what I did to prepare for a short solo stint. If you want to learn more about Beth or say hi, follow her instagram @birthwithbeth_ or visit her website www.birthwithbeth.com.au

In the early days of breastfeeding, it’s common to experience overfull, tight breasts as your milk comes in and this can be so uncomfortable! In this episode I chat to you about how to avoid and soothe breast engorgement. A huge thank you to this episodes sponsor PAEDS Education PAEDS is an evidence based education service offering face-to-face and online baby and child first aid courses. Founded...

In this episode I step you through the tell-tale signs that labour is beginning and more importantly the reason why your midwife or doctor may encourage you to stay at home in the early phases on the birth process. A huge thank you to PowerBirth, my online childbirth preparation course for sponsoring todays episode. Powerbirth is a collection of the knowledge and skills I wish ALL parents had as b...

Oh gosh, strap in! I didn’t realise how many lingering emotions I had on this topic until I hit record and started talking. In this episode I let you into our weaning experience, how I knew it was time, some of the strategies we used to get through it, how my daughter handled it and more importantly…How I got through the hormonal shift (hint: I cried a lot). My hope for this episode is that it hel...

Do you know that all newborns have their hearing tested within days of birth? In this episode we are joined by Crystal who is a clinical audiologist. Crystal explains the newborn hearing screen and answers some key questions for parents-to-be. This is such a great listen for anyone who is pregnant but also for parents of little ones as we also chat about where to get support if you are every conce...

This episode is a peek into what to expect at a routine pregnancy check up. I run you through: The frequency of routine visits What the goals of appointments are What you can do to feel prepared and take ownership of your education If you would like to feel prepared and excited for birth, check out my birth preparation course PowerBirth. You can learn more at www.birthwithbeth.com.au or follow me...

In this episode I chat with Alex, founder of Milkdrop, a company determined to make your breast pump experience just that little bit easier! In this chat we not only learn about Alex’s innovative pumping solution, we also dive into topics like, why are women often forgotten when it comes to health innovation? What impact does this have on our lives? What does it look like to run a flexible, parent...

Are you feeling the pressure to feed your baby a certain way? Maybe you are trying to navigate the early days of breastfeeding and feel like no matter what you do, the path to breastfeeding your baby is making you feel miserable. Well, if this is the case, this episode is for you. There are lots of ways to nourish a baby and you are doing a wonderful job. Keen for more? Visit www.birthwithbeth.com...

If you are in your second trimester, your care provider will begin asking you about your baby’s movement. Why? Because a change to your baby’s regular pattern of movement may indicate that they are not well. Tune in to learn what is considered ‘normal’,  what you can do to feel reassured and what might happen in the event that you are concerned about your baby’s pattern of movement during pre...

If you’re currently pregnant you are probably being told to ‘prepare’ for birth… and you might be thinking… I want to prepare but honestly, where do I start? What’s important? This episode provides practical strategies you can use to get ready for the birth of your baby. As a midwife and childbirth educator I’m super excited about this episode. Supporting parents to feel informed and equipped for...

Today’s episode looks at 5 popularly suggested strategies for getting labour started. If you are heavily pregnant and willing labour to begin, or perhaps you just want to learn more, this episode is for you! This episode of Growing is sponsored by Sleepybelly. Sleepybelly’s pregnancy pillow is honestly a game changer for pregnant women everywhere! It is no secret that getting comfortable in bed wh...

This episode looks at what whooping cough is, why the vaccine is suggested for all pregnant people and what we can do to protect newborns from whooping cough prior to their 6 week immunisations. Keen for more? Jump over to www.birthwithbeth.com.au to learn how I can support you in pregnancy or visit @birthwithbeth_ for heaps more educational content!

In our first episode of Growing for 2023, I sat down with Vaughne Geary (@vaughne.geary) for a big beautiful chat about…life! Vaughne is a Melbourne based naturopath, birth & postpartum doula, co-founder of Mama Goodness and Co-Author of newly published book, Life After Birth. Vaughne shares generously about her experience with studying a degree she eventually knew wasn’t for her, the decision...

In our final episode for 2022, I deep dive into our experience with starting daycare including questions submitted by the Birth With Beth Community. This episode is intended as a big virtual hug to anyone taking this step in the near future. I understand how daunting it can be but also know it can be a wonderful step for the whole family unit. Questions addressed include: How old was our daughter...

On this episode of Growing we are joined by Claire Andrews. Claire is a midwife, maternal child health nurse, mum and owner of Safe Hands Early Parenting. Her resources are incredible and I highly recommend jumping over to her instagram @safehandsparenting With the festive season among us, we sat down to talk…Christmas and babies. As JOYFUL as Christmas events are, navigating them with a new baby...

Ahh nap transitions! IYKYK, they can be so tough. We recently dropped from 2 naps down to 1 so in this episode I chat through how we knew it was time to make a change, some of the things we did to navigate that shift. We’ve come through the other side (yay!) so I hope these tips help you or at least demonstrate solidarity in the ever-changing game that is motherhood. Remember to hit SUBSCRIBE so t...

If you’ve followed me on instagram for a while, or you’ve engaged in any of my courses, you know i’m super passionate about creating environments that support physiological birth. This episode let’s you in on 5 things that can influence your birth as well as the evidence to support them. Below are the key references I mention if you feel like digging a little deeper! Lawrence A, Lewis L, Hofmeyr G...

Do you know that sleeping on your back in late pregnancy is not recommended? This episode runs through some facts and myths around sleep position in pregnancy and provides a quick overview of what is safest, the “why” behind the recommendations and some tips on getting comfy. Are you preparing to give birth? If you want to feel excited and empowered to birth (leave the nerves behind!) my online bi...

Welcome back to Growing! Today we're talking about three conversations to have with your partner in pregnancy. When a newborn joins the family, sleep is in short supply, emotions are high (the good and challenging) and it's hard to have productive, considered conversations.  Tune in to learn how you have big conversations ahead of time and what you might like to chat about.  Keen for mor...

Lately I've been reflecting on my pregnancy with my daughter...what was good about it? What did I find challenging?... And what I keep coming back to is that I really lacked and craved community. This episode is an honest look at the experience of loneliness in motherhood, why we are so uncomfortable asking for help and ways that we can achieve connection and feel supported in this pivotal time of...

In today's episode, we are backtracking a little. I put up a question box on my IG stories inviting you to ask anything you wanted to know about me or my approach to things, and in this episode I answer as many as I can! Keen for more? Follow @birthwithbeth_ on instagram for education, updates and insights. Consider it midwifery with a side of motherhood.

Your first appointment with your chosen care provider is known as the ‘booking in visit’ . Today I chat you through what to expect and answer the following questions: When does a ‘booking in’ visit take place? What should I bring? Should my partner attend this visit? What kinds of questions will I be asked? More This episode will help you prepare, know what to expect and start to feel excited for...