Beyond the Bump

Where are you Pelvic Floor? (post-partum pelvic floor issues) - with Ruth, physiotherapist

In our 173rd episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Ruth. Ruth is a physio from Exhale Physiotherapy and she chats to us all about postpartum pelvic floor - what’s normal, what to look out for, what are issues and what can be done about them! We hope you enjoy!!!
Is it called the pelvic floor because it feels like our insides are on the floor postpartum?
What is the pelvic floor?
What if your pelvic floor is tight before giving birth, is that going to make you tear faster during birth? 
Does anyone go from a ‘normal’ pelvic floor to a ‘too tight’ one postpartum?
We all know that our pelvic floor feels very foreign postpartum, but how do we know what it’s meant to feel like after giving birth versus being concerned because what we’re experiencing is outside what should be expected postpartum?
What are some things in birth that can put us at greater risk of having pelvic floor trauma?
The word episiotomy is thrown around a lot — why are they done and how do we recover from them?
Is our pelvic floor completely intact post c-section?
Should we all see a  pelvic floor physio postpartum? And approx. how much would it cost?
Should everyone be doing their kegel exercises? And how do we know we’re doing them correctly?
Prolapse — what is it and what are we looking for?
There’s conflicting information regarding menstrual cups and what the suction can do to our cervix? Should we be avoiding them postpartum?
If we have a mild prolapse but it’s not severe enough to have surgery, are there any tools we can use to make us feel more comfortable day to day?
Why is surgery controversial when it comes to prolapse?
Bladder leakage — what are realistic expectations? 
Stress incontinence — what can we do?  
Top tips for getting back into exercise postpartum
Tips for enjoying sex again postpartum
Abdominal separation — is this something we should be worried about?
And so MUCH MORE!
 
Resources mentioned:
Bowl shaped menstrual cups: 
Nixit @letsnixit
Hello Period @helloperiodco
www.exhalephysio.com.au
@exhale_physiotherapy 
Come as You Are: The Surprising New Science that Will Transform Your Sex Life by Emily Nagoski Ph.D
 
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.  
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How does one return back to work after baby? - with Naomi, writer & postpartum doula

In our 172nd episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Naomi. Naomi is a postpartum doula and she talks to us all about returning to work after having bub and how to make the transition that little bit easier. We hope you enjoy!!!
How can we be motivated to go back to work when over half our salary is going to go straight towards childcare? 
Currently what are parents entitled to in terms of maternity and paternity leave after having a baby?
If you were working full time before you went on maternity leave but after 12 months you decide to go back part time, is the employer obliged to accept that or not?
What are ways to make a workplace more flexible? What are some examples of things we can request?
How to have those discussions and set those boundaries so that part time is actually part time?
Returning to work and being ignored for promotions while others that are less qualified and experienced are moving up the ranks! What to do?
What happens if you’re returning to work but want to have another baby soon?
If we are in the position to choose when to go back to work, how do we know when is the right time?
How do we find passion in our work when all we want to do is be home with our kid/s?
How do we juggle the mental load when returning to work?
Tips for getting out of the house in the mornings?
How to deal with mum guilt when returning to work?
How do we navigate pumping and/or feeding when returning to work? 
How on earth can we get a job done when we’re constantly having to pick up our sick kid/s from daycare?
If we feel like we have baby brain/brain fog, how on earth do we return to work?
And so MUCH MORE?
 
Resource links:
Follow Naomi on IG: @cocoonbynaomi
‘Returning to work without losing your mind’ course
Drop the Ball: Achieving More by Doing Less by Tiffany Dufu
Esther Perel: Your Guide to Relational Intelligence
Fair Work Commission | Australia
 
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. 

So what do I actually have to avoid when pregnant?? Pregnancy myths vs. facts - with Dr Timmy, obstetrician, gynaecologist and fertility specialist

In our 171st episode of Beyond the Bump, Dr Timmy is back in the poddy pod!! And he’s here to talk about pregnancy myths versus facts. We hope you enjoy!!!
When I’m pregnant, I can’t:
Drink coffee
Eat soft serves
Eat sushi? And I can’t eat seafood because of the mercury
Eat deli meats and soft cheese
Eat runny eggs and/or eggs in general
Pineapples can cause miscarriages so I should avoid them in pregnancy
Avoiding foods during pregnancy leads to a greater risk of bub being allergic to that food
I can have tiny bits of alcohol when I’m pregnant
If I take Ondansetron or Zofran during pregnancy it increases the risk of my child being born with a cleft lip/palate
Ultrasounds are bad for the baby
I have to sleep on my side, not on my back during pregnancy
Your baby’s gender is impacted by the time in the cycle that you have sex
Nausea is worse if you’re having a girl
There are different cravings during pregnancy based on gender? Sweet it’s a girl. Savoury if it’s a boy
Carrying low means you’re having a boy
A faster heart rate is likely to be a girl and a slower one a boy
Heartburn means your bub has lots of hair
It’s a good sign if I have nausea at the start of my pregnancy
I should not do high intensity exercise during my pregnancy
Hot baths, saunas and spas are dangerous when I’m pregnant
I should be weighted at every antenatal appointment
Can I do laser hair removal when pregnant? What about Botox and/or other cosmetic procedures?
Can I dye or bleach my hair?
Can I smoke/vape during pregnancy?
Resource links
Quit Centre - Pregnancy and Maternal Health
 
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.  
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Is sibling fighting normal & when do we step in? - with child psychologist Emily from the Playful Psychologist

In our 170th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat to Emily from the Playful Psychologist all about sibling rivalry and sibling fighting. Our listeners have been asking for this topic for a while now and we ourselves feel like we could do with some tips and tricks too! We hope you enjoy!
If we have an only child, how do we ensure we teach our kids the same social developmental skills as those kids with siblings? 
If you have more than one child, what is considered a ‘normal’ amount of fighting?
Are there any kinds of behaviours to look out for that may indicate this has gone too far? How far is too far? 
What do you do in the situations when one of your children is always dobbing on the other?
Is there a certain age gap where fighting and rivalry is worse? Or is it pretty much going to happen with all siblings?
When should we intervene? And how do we intervene so that it doesn’t come across as us favouring one child over the other?
At what age are children expected to be able to share?  
Does it matter whose fault it is?
How do we teach our kids that not everything is a competition?
What to do if the older kid is a little too forceful towards the younger sibling?
How do we respond to our older child if they’re saying they, 'Hate their brother or sister!' or 'Can my brother and sister go back now!’
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. 
 

How was your THIRD birth?!? Pearl’s birth story - with Sophie

In our 169th episode of Beyond the Bump, Sophie FINALLY tells us about her birth with baby Pearl! We hope you enjoy!!
You can listen to Sophie's previous two birth stories: EP12: Sophie's two rapid births and the jump from one to two, on Apple Podcasts and 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. 

What does pleasure mean to a mother? - with Regan Figg

In our 168th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat to Regan Figg all about finding pleasure in parenthood!
What is a Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) practitioner?
Why does pleasure not always equate to sexuality?
How did Regan get into the domain of pleasure? And why did she feel it was important enough to write a book about it?
How important is it to create awareness around what our thoughts are actually saying and consciously changing those narratives?
What are some examples of pleasurable things we can do around our kids, but not for our kids?
How can we prioritise pleasure when when we have that to-do list at the back of our minds?
And SO MUCH MORE!!!
We hope you enjoy!!
 
Resource links:
A Mother’s Pleasure by Regan Figg
Link to the BTB Newsletter
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 are the steps in freezing your embryos? Are you living your back-up career? & so much more! - with Lola Berry

In our 167th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat to the incredible Lola Berry all about her experience with freezing her eggs! As always, when we have personal stories on the pod we do not want them to be treated as medical advice. We are also aware that everyone’s experience with freezing their eggs is going to be unique to them — so please take this as Lola’s story!
We hope you enjoy!!
 
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 have we been up to? Well, Sophie had a baby and Jayde had a colonic…

In our 166th episode of Beyond the Bump, we thought that because we’ve been gone for a while – there’s new listeners, there’s a new member of the podcast family – we would get acquainted with things. We asked you guys to send in your questions about our life updates, and we answer them!! We hope you enjoy!!
Your questions:
I’m a new listener, can you please give a brief get to know you!
How is the transition from two to three kids?
I definitely want a third child, but my husband definitely does not. What should we do?
When did the nausea ease up for Soph during her pregnancy?
Soph, did you have much sex during your pregnancy?
The people want to know about your Bali trip, Jayde! How did it go? And how did you overcome mum guilt?
How is the juggle with bedtime going, Soph?
Give us the details on your colonic, Jayde? What was involved? And how do you feel?
Did you end up tidying up the vag before Pearl was born, Soph?
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. 

How did you start a podcast? And so much more - with Australian Birth Stories host, Sophie Walker!

In our 165th episode of Beyond the Bump, we have Sophie Walker on the pod. Sophie is a fellow podcast host, @australianbithstories, and we chat to her a little bit about podcasting, a little bit about birth and most excitingly her NEW book!!!
What is Australian Birth Stories all about? What led to it? And how long has it been around for?
How many applications has Sophie received for Australian Birth Stories? And how does she choose which story to air?
How have people’s openness to talking about their birth stories changed over the years?
How does Sophie find talking about birth all the time? Given that birth stories can be quite a controversial topic at times.
Has Sophie ever recorded an episode that she then decided not to publish?
Pros and cons of having a co-host versus working solo. How does Sophie juggle it all?
Sophie has spoken to 100s of women about their births – what are the top three things that she recommends someone should do while they’re pregnant to prepare for birth?
Did Sophie ever experience gender disappointment having birthed three boys?
Now that Sophie has spoken to so many women on Australian Birth Stories, would she go back and do things differently for her births?
What can listeners expect from Sophie’s new book, The Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy and Birth?
And SO MUCH MORE!!!
 
Important links:
Head to australianbirthstories.com to pre-order Sophie’s new book, The Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy and Birth
Memorable episodes on Australian Birth Stories:
Episode 180: Natalia Baechtold
Episode 163: Jodi Wilson  
 
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. 

Did things get better for you in the third trimester? - Third trimester diaries with Sophie

We’re back!!! And happy 2023 to our Beyond the Bump community!!!
We have so much in store for you this year and we cannot wait to dive right into your ear holes and overshare absolutely everything with you. 
We’re gonna kick off this year with an episode we've been working on for the last 10 or so weeks – we slipped up a little bit along the way but this is Sophie’s third trimester diary. 
 
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.