Growing

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 episo...

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 en...

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. P...

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 yo...

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 Lactatio...

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...

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 focu...

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...

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...

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

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 f...

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 he...

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 th...

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 , Rh...

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...

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

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 Y...

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 expe...

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...

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 hom...

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 bi...

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, rel...

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 a...

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...

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...