How to Mum 101: Pregnancy and parenting podcast

Following on from last week's A - Z of pregnancy, we thought it made sense to run through the A - Z of your new baby....

After all, moving from pregnancy to parenthood can be as equally daunting and there is a lot of unknown territory.

It's a lighthearted chat where we take you through some familiar and some not so familiar words and terms and give you a run down of what they mean and what to expect.

Enjoy!

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Ever wondered what Lanugo is?  What about meconium, Amniotic Fluid or Strep B?

If you have never heard of these words, or have heard them but have no idea what they mean, don't worry, we got you.

Today's episode takes you through some new words and new terms that will become common language as you move through your pregnancy, but to start with, it might sound like you are hearing a new language for the first time.

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The last birth story in our little 4 part series for you today.

Again, please be aware this experience contains the good, the bad and the scary, as it happened from my perspective. It was overall positive and I couldn't have asked for a better experience even though it was tough. For this one, it is a water birth with an induced labour and resulted in a natural vaginal birth with no issues. I talk through a lot of the decisions and...

Round two!

Today I share my second experience bringing a child into the world, and it is completely different to the first.

I took so many learnings from my first birth, asked more questions, was much more inquisitive and took more control of what I wanted to happen.

I had a planned C-Section and a smoother, calmer and much more enjoyable experience.

I hope you enjoy it!

Felicity

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Today it’s my turn to share my birth story. This one is a spontaneous, natural vaginal birth, ultimately with an epidural. It had its highs and lows and this is a very real and raw account of what happened from my perspective. 

I hope that by hearing real, detailed birth stories you feel better equipped to face what lies ahead for you. ❤️Karen 

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Every birth story is unique.  This one is mine.

In this episode I share the story of how I became a Mum and how my first born, Ruby, entered the world.

Recording this episode stirred up some very raw emotion for me that is for sure!!

If you are currently pregnant, and getting ready for your own birth, my biggest piece of advice is to do your research, ask questions and empower yourself with knowledge. 

I hope you enjoy my...

Ailsa Robson is a woman who has ditched diet culture and loves to move her larger body in all sorts of sassy ways. She's also a Psychotherapist who offers Walk and Talk Therapy, an Author, a Health At Every Size (HAES) provider and a mum to her daughters.

In today’s episode with Ailsa we have an open discussion about body image and how to embrace your changing body both during and after pregnancy, as well as generally in day to day...

To find out...... Or not to find out?  That is the question we are hoping to help you answer in today's episode!  Gender disappointment is a real thing, and if you have ever experienced it you will know how it can feel to wish for one thing only to find out you should be preparing for another....... Maybe you already have a little one that you need to consider, a 'family' name that is passed down through generations that ...

You had 40 weeks to prepare to have the baby, and now you only have a few left - where did all that time go?? Don't worry, you wouldn't be the only one who ever left something to the last minute!!  In this episode we give you a quick fire list of 10 things to do in the final weeks of your pregnancy.  If you have a little bit of time left and don't know where to start, have a listen and we'll walk you through it....If you ...

Today we are talking about packing your hospital bag when you are pregnant. 

It can be overwhelming packing for something and someone you have never had to pack for before so we are going to talk you through it step by step. We start with what you will need in your bag for labour, then on to some things to pack for your partner. Thirdly your packing list for your stay in the hospital and lastly what you will need for your new ...

Today we continue our chat with midwife, Ros McDonough, from last week. Last week we spoke about choosing your care options when you first find out you are pregnant. Today we expand into what you can expect for some of the routine tests during pregnancy at your care appointments.

Things like: gestational diabetes screening, first trimester screening, group B strep, general blood tests and more.

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When you first find out that you are pregnant, you know you need to book in for your pregnancy care but it is often not clear exactly how to do that, what your options are, and how to pick one.

In today's episode with midwife Ros McDonough, we explore the pregnancy, birth and post-natal care options available in South Australia. There will be a lot of similarities with options in other states in Australia, but each state and even e...

Hiding a pregnancy in the first 12 weeks is hard at the best of times, but during December, it's even harder. Christmas functions, fun in the sun, catching up with friends and family, lots of celebrating, eating, drinking and more.

During this bite-sized episode, we whizz you through some handy tips and tricks to keep your secret under wraps for a bit longer while avoiding the prying questions about whether you're not drinking beca...

Have you ever wondered what happens to your body during pregnancy?  Well there are the obvious things, like growing a set of arms and legs inside your tummy, and the miracle of childbirth, but what about the ailments, the symptoms and the side effects? 

Before our pregnancies, we were pretty clueless about what our bodies were about to experience! 

Today we share our own stories from our pregnancies and talk you thro...

Being a new parent can be isolating, but there are a number of support groups available to help you connect with others just like you.

In this episode, we discuss some of the support group options which are available to new and expecting parents in Australia. Some of them are virtual/online, and others are face to face (covid permitting).

Useful links:

1. How to Mum 101 Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/10376603800...

The How to Mum 101 Pregnancy and Parenting Podcast is here to arm you with the practical information you need to navigate your way through the first years of being a mum - from pregnancy to newborns and then on to the toddler years.  

There's no instruction booklet when you become pregnant or when you have a baby and you find yourself asking questions that you hadn't anticipated. How do you know what to do when you first get p...