Beyond the Bump

BONUS EP - Fiji, our honest reviews of our family holidays!

In our 148th BONUS episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat all things Fiji!!!
We want to preface this episode with, we understand the world is very expensive right now and travel is a luxury, but we both had a blast on our trips – we THRIVED and we think Fiji is the perfect family-friendly holiday.
Why we didn’t just survive our Fiji trips… we THRIVED!!!
Things to consider when planning and researching your trip to Fiji?
Staying on the mainland versus staying on one of the islands?
Packing essentials!!! What to pack and what not to pack (for you and the kids!)
Thoughts on going to Fiji whilst being pregnant.
Can you drink the tap water? And why you should bring a water bottle for each of your family members.
What PJs do you bring? Summer or winter?
What kind of swimmers to pack for the kids?
What could Jayde have done at the airport to make her life a little easier? (hint: ensure your name on your passport and vaccination certificate match!!!)
What kind of Covid tests do you need when you arrive in Fiji?
How long is the flight to Fiji? And some tips on flying with kids.
Transfer options from the airport to the island or mainland resorts.
Nannies and the kids club when on vacation in Fiji.   
Things we would do differently next time.
And SO MUCH MORE!
 
Beyond the Bump is a podcast brought to you by Jayde Couldwell and Sophie Pearce! A podcast targeted at mums, just like you! A place to have real conversations with honest and authentic people.  
Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes. 

What’s UP with blood pressure in pregnancy? - with Dr Timmy

In our 147th episode of Beyond the Bump, Dr Timmy is back!!! We’re chatting all about blood pressure issues in pregnancy and Dr Timmy is here to tell us everything we need to know!
Even if blood pressure issues aren’t something that you have experienced for yourself, this is still a super educational episode about something that can be super common in pregnancy!
Is it common for women to experience low blood pressure during pregnancy and if so, why?
Is the change in blood volume in pregnancy that what leads to shortness of breath, even early in the pregnancy?
How can you tell if someone has high blood pressure in pregnancy versus hypertension caused by anxiety/stress?
What is hypertension?
What is considered high blood pressure?
Is there anything that can be done to keep blood pressure down during pregnancy?
Is bed rest still something that is recommended for high blood pressure during pregnancy?
What causes the increase of blood pressure during the end of pregnancy? And can this be a sign that you’re about to go into labour?
What is preeclampsia? How common is it? And what are the most common symptoms?
How much does preeclampsia affect the unborn child?
What is HELLP syndrome?
If someone has preeclampsia, are they more likely to have a cesarian?
And SO MUCH MORE!
 
Beyond the Bump is a podcast brought to you by Jayde Couldwell and Sophie Pearce! A podcast targeted at mums, just like you! A place to have real conversations with honest and authentic people.  
Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes. 

Why being a ’Good Enough’ Mother is more than good enough - debunking the perfect parent myth with Dr Sophie Brock, sociologist

In our 146th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Dr Sophie Brock. Sophie is a sociologist and we talk all about why being a 'good enough' mother is good enough or better than striving to be the 'perfect' mother!!!
What is the ‘perfect mother myth’?
Why is it NOT beneficial to our kids if we are the so-called ‘perfect mother’?
Do you think social media highlights the pressures of being the perfect mother more so than in the past?
The importance of having conversations about what it means to be a mother in today’s day and age.
How much attention/one-on-one time do our kids actually need each day?
Sophie speaks to the anger-guilt trap!
What does self-care actually look like? And how can we self-care in a way that actually feels good and doesn’t just lead to greater stress and expectations?
And SO MUCH MORE!
If you want to follow Dr Sophie Brock on instagram, you can find her (and all her wisdom) at @drsophiebrock . She also has a podcast that you can listen to here and if you want to know more about anger-guilt trap, she has a free training here. 
Beyond the Bump is a podcast brought to you by Jayde Couldwell and Sophie Pearce! A podcast targeted at mums, just like you! A place to have real conversations with honest and authentic people.  
Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes. 

How has it really been?! Pregnancy and relationship Q&A Part 2 - with Sophie & Nick

In our 145th episode of Beyond the Bump, Nick and Sophie answer all of your relationship and baby #3 pregnancy questions. This is part 2 of a two-part series.
How did Sophie know she was ready for another hyperemesis pregnancy, without the fear of missing out on Poppy and Goldie's life?
How can you get your partner to understand that you’re struggling and hormonal and not just a raging bitch?
How does Sophie feel about her changing body?
What were Nick’s 'sex-pectations' during Soph’s pregnancy?
What did Sophie eat on her worse days versus what she can eat now?
Has Soph had any cravings during this pregnancy?
What were some helpful things that Nick did to help Soph feel better?
Does Soph feel jealous seeing other women ‘swim’ through pregnancy?
What model of care have Sophie and Nick chosen? Is it Dr Timmy????
Does Sophie think she’ll have an induction again?
Will Poppy and Goldie be at the birth?
Will Sophie take maternity leave? Will you still be releasing poddy episodes during the post partum period?
What's the baby’s name?
And SO MUCH MORE! 
 
Beyond the Bump is a podcast brought to you by Jayde Couldwell and Sophie Pearce! A podcast targeted at mums, just like you! A place to have real conversations with honest and authentic people.  
Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes. 

What’s really going on inside your child’s mind!? Emotional behaviour/intelligence - with Emily, child psychologist

In our 144th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Emily from Playful Psychologist. Emily is a child psychologist, and we chat to her all about the buzz phrase at the moment, ‘emotional regulation’.
What is classed as ‘normal’ behaviour versus behaviour we need to look a little more into?
At what age can we teach emotional self-regulation techniques to a child?
If our child is having a melt-down and they’re not listening, they’re shouting, you can’t talk to them, you can’t reason with them, what do we do?
Are we to blame if our child is experiencing explosive behaviour?
If our kids are saying things like, ‘I hate you’ or ‘you’re not my best friend anymore’, how should we react?
Should we be putting our kids in timeout?
How to manage the situation is your child is having a violent tantrum?
What to do when your kids are harming themselves during a tantrum (e.g. headbutting the floor!)
Do we need a diagnosis before seeing a child psychologist?
And SO MUCH MORE!
 
Goodies mentioned:
Raising An Emotionally Intelligent Child
Listen to The Imperfects episode, Lael Stone - Creating Emotionally Intelligent Humans
 
Beyond the Bump is a podcast brought to you by Jayde Couldwell and Sophie Pearce! A podcast targeted at mums, just like you! A place to have real conversations with honest and authentic people.  
Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes. 

Bloody great period stories! - sent in by you!

In our 143rd episode of Beyond the Bump, we share some of your bloody great period stories - there is an absolute mixed bag in this episode, from first periods, relationship awkies, hectic hookups, all the way down to what our kids say about our periods!!!
 
Beyond the Bump is a podcast brought to you by Jayde Couldwell and Sophie Pearce! A podcast targeted at mums, just like you! A place to have real conversations with honest and authentic people.  
Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes. 

How has it been really? Pregnancy and relationship Q&A Part 1 - with Sophie & Nick

In our 142nd episode of Beyond the Bump, Nick and Sophie answer all of your relationship and baby #3 pregnancy questions. This is part 1 of a two-part series.
How have the past few months been? (from Nick’s perspective)
Did Nick have any anxiety around Sophie being pregnant? And advice for dad’s who are experiencing anxiety.
Are they having a boy or a girl?
Did Nick and Sophie experience any gender disappointment?
Are Soph and Nick scared for the teen years?
How did Sophie and Nick know that they wanted a third child? And how did you agree on it?
How long did it take to conceive all three kids?
Why were Sophie and Nick using the pull-out method as contraception?
What are Sophie and Nick’s thoughts on waiting 12 weeks to announce?
And SO MUCH MORE!
 
Goodies mentioned:
Listen to the Pregnancy Diaries episode:
Apple Podcasts
Spotify
 
Beyond the Bump is a podcast brought to you by Jayde Couldwell and Sophie Pearce! A podcast targeted at mums, just like you! A place to have real conversations with honest and authentic people.  
Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes. 

How can we raise eco-aware kids while avoiding eco-anxiety? - with Amanda McKenzie co-founder of the Climate Council

In our 141st episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Amanda Mckenzie. Amanda is the CEO of Climate Council and she chats to us all about how we can raise eco-aware kids without causing eco-anxiety.
Where are we at when it comes to climate change?
What hope do the future generations in Australia have?
What needs to happen for changes to be made?
How can we help with change in our homes and in our communities?
What’s the best way to explain climate change to our children? And what’s the best age to start?
How can we raise our kids to be environmental stewards without making them unnecessarily anxious?
What are things that we can swap out at the supermarket that will actually make a difference? (especially in the expensive world we are currently living in!!!)
How many kids is too many kids?
How do we explain to our kids about food wastage?
And SO MUCH MORE!
 
Goodies mentioned:
Psychology for a Safe Climate
Climate Council
Resources for kids: 
You Can Change the World by Lucy Bell
The Lorax by Dr Seuss
Greta and the Giants by Zoe Tucker
Old Enough to Save the Planet by Loll Kirby
The Fog by Kyo Maclear
Stand Up! Speak Up! by Andrew Joyner
The Great Barrier Thief by Dr Suzie Starfish
 
Beyond the Bump is a podcast brought to you by Jayde Couldwell and Sophie Pearce! A podcast targeted at mums, just like you! A place to have real conversations with honest and authentic people.  
Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes. 

Should I go public or private? MGP? What are the different models of care for pregnancy? with midwife, Beth Ryan of @birthwithbeth_

In our 140th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with midwife, Beth Ryan. Beth runs a beautiful Instagram page called @birthwithbeth_ and we chat to her all about the different models of care.
You’ve just found out you’re pregnant, what do you do first?
What are the main differences between private care vs. public care in pregnancy?
What does it mean if you hold private health insurance but you’re in a public hospital? Why would you do that?
What’s the ballpark figure on public vs private?
Does private health insurance cover outpatient care?
How to go about choosing a private obstetrician that’s right for you?
If you’re considered moderate to high risk, is it better to go with private care?
Is it true that private doctors also deliver at public hospitals?
What is midwifery group practice (MGP)? And how do you get a place in one?
If it’s not indicated for medical reasons, is an elective cesarian an option in public care?
If you are wanting a VBAC is there a certain route that is best?Where does a doula fit into the birthing room and are they generally “allowed” in all births?
Where does a private midwife fit in if you are birthing in a private hospital? And what is the benefit of having a private midwife?
And SO MUCH MORE
 
Beyond the Bump is a podcast brought to you by Jayde Couldwell and Sophie Pearce! A podcast targeted at mums, just like you! A place to have real conversations with honest and authentic people.  
Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes. 

Soph’s PREGNANT, so how’s the first trimester REALLY been? Week by week pregnancy diaries with Sophie and Jayde

Guest what?! SOPHIE IS PREGNANT!!!! In our 139th BONUS episode of Beyond the Bump, Sophie shares with us her pregnancy diaries through her first trimester with baby number 3.
 
Is it a boy? Is it a girl? Listen to find out!
 
Beyond the Bump is a podcast brought to you by Jayde Couldwell and Sophie Pearce! A podcast targeted at mums, just like you! A place to have real conversations with honest and authentic people.  
Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes.