Growing

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...

While it is scary and hard to think about, especially when you’re in the early weeks of your pregnancy, it is estimated that up to 1:4 women will experience miscarraige…and for those people, having access to resources and open conversation is so so important. There is no time limit on your grief, and there is no right or wrong way to feel. This episode discusses: What to expect during a miscarriag...

While I was super excited to be pregnant, I found the first few months of pregnancy to be incredibly physically and emotionally challenging. In this ep I share honestly about the ups and downs of early pregnancy, and what i’ll be doing differently if i’m lucky enough to be pregnant again in the future. FREEBIE Currently pregnant and keen to get organised? Grab our FREE first trimester checklist. T...

It is estimated that around 70-80% of pregnant people will experience nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy. Today we’re chatting about that icky sick feeling that comes hand in hand with the early weeks and some key strategies to get through. I hope this episode brings you some relief or at the very least, the knowledge that you aren’t alone. FREEBIE Currently pregnant and keen to get organised?...

Welcome back to Growing! Today is episode 3 and we are deep diving into body changes in the first trimester. We know that as bub grows, so does your beautiful bump but have you ever wondered what is actually going on inside you amazing body in order to grow a human…from scratch? It is truly mind blowing. This episode serves as a reminder of a) how incredible you are and b) why you need to give you...

In episode 2 of Growing we are talking early pregnancy ultrasound , also known as ‘the dating scan’: What is it? Do I need one? What will happen on the day? All of these questions are answered and more! FREEBIE: Currently pregnant and keen to get organised? Grab our FREE first trimester checklist. This handy guide takes the overwhelm out of early pregnancy and steps you through some of the main th...

In the very first episode of Growing (yay!) we are starting at the beginning and chatting through what happens after a positive home pregnancy test? This episode is perfect for you if you’re considering pregnancy, trying to conceive, currently in early pregnancy or just want to learn more. We go through: What to expect at your first GP visit What tests and screenings are on offer Who takes over yo...