Beyond the Bump

Can anyone get gestational diabetes? - with Dr Timmy

In our 108th episode of Beyond the Bump, Dr Timmy is back and this time he's answering all your questions about gestational diabetes!
What is gestational diabetes?
If you have gestational diabetes in one pregnancy how likely are you to have it in subsequent pregnancies? 
What is the glucose tolerance test and what will you go through to get the test?
Why is gestational diabetes only tested at 28 weeks?
Can you develop gestational diabetes after a normal glucose test?
Why is gestational diabetes even tested? Like why do we need to know if we have it?
If you have undiagnosed/unmanaged gestational diabetes will your baby come out bigger than he/she would have if you had diagnosed/managed it? 
Can we do anything to reduce our chances of getting gestational diabetes?
Is gestational diabetes just 'for now' and not forever?
And MORE!!!! 
 
We hope you absolutely LOVE this episode! 
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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Um stars, reckon you could help me out here? - with astrologer Kristy Gray

Our Bonus 107th episode of Beyond the Bump is a little bit of a different one - it's not necessarily parenting related, but we feel like the things we talk about can get taken and adapted to parenthood and life in general.  
We chat with astrologer Kristy Gray. Kristy went through ours and our husbands’ natal charts and told us all about what our star signs, our sun and our moon says about us as people, our current state, and our future! 
The stars are aligning people. So, get on board and have a listen. We hope you enjoy!
Goodies mentioned:kristygray.com
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 talk to our kids about consent and safety? - with Sarah from Secure Foundations

Our 106th episode of Beyond the Bump is a little bit more serious than normal. Trigger warning, we do talk about child abuse and sexual assault. In this episode, we chat with Sara from Secure Foundations. Sarah has a background as a child practitioner and sexual abuse investigator. Now she is an online parenting coach helping parents raise emotionally intelligent and resilient little humans. We chat all about, risk reduction in terms of child safety and how we can have open communication with our kids about their bodies and consent:
What can we do to teach our little ones about consent and body autonomy?
Should we name genitalia by their proper name?
When is it time to put nickers/swimwear on when friends are over and wanting to have a bath/shower together?
How can we teach our kids about stranger danger without freaking them out?
How to not dismiss our children’s feelings if they don’t want to go to daycare/school because they feel uncomfortable/don’t like their teacher?
When there is someone who you are suspicious of in your child’s life what are some things you can do to delve a bit deeper?
Is it okay to ask your child, ‘Does anyone touch your vagina/penis?’ or should we not randomly prompt it?
What about secrets? Can we tell secrets as a fun activity in our families?
What is the ‘safety network’ and ‘the hand’?
How do we know when to believe our children when we feel like your child is always telling fibs?
Should we allow our kids to go to sleepovers?
And MORE!!!!
We hope you absolutely LOVE this episode!
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 do we know when to take our little ones to emergency? - with Penny, paediatric nurse

In our 105th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with paediatric nurse, Penny. Penny shares some tips and tricks on how to help manage our kids at home, but then also red flags and signs to look out for when things might need a little bit more help. 
What to do if you are a bit of a hypochondriac and feel like you are continuously at the hospital with your kids?
What are some essentials that are good to have at home?
Any tips on getting your kids to actually take medication at home?
Are suppositories alright?
Is it true that if your child’s fever is about 40C that means they are really really sick?
What are fibral convulsions and what to do if your child has them?
What is a hair tourniquet? 
How do we know when our little ones have gastro-type symptoms? 
How do we know if a rash is something to be concerned about?
What to do about head knocks and concussions?
How do we know if our child has a broken bone and whether we should get it seen to?
What are some of the red flags when it comes to breathing troubles/respiratory issues?
Is it okay to give your child antihistamines to help with hayfever?
And MORE!!!!
We hope you absolutely LOVE this episode!
 
Goodies mentioned:
Penny's Instagram @sick.happensPenny's website sickhappens.com.auFREE 'sick child symptom checklist'Poisons Hotline 131126 
 
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 do we get morning (every hour of the day/night) sickness? - with Dr Timmy

In our 104th episode of Beyond the Bump, Dr Timmy is back and we’re talking all things morning sickness and hyperemesis:
What is hyperemesis? 
When does morning sickness end and hyperemesis begin?
The importance of having understanding and compassion for women who are experiencing morning sickness
Do we know what causes morning sickness? 
Why is there almost an abject refusal to give pregnant females medication or treatment for morning sickness or hyperemesis?
Why is it called ‘morning sickness' if it doesn’t just happen in the morning?
How do we ensure we are giving our unborn baby enough nutrients if we have severe morning sickness? 
What supplements and medications can we take to ease nausea in pregnancy?
What is the best thing Dr Timmy recommends to counteract pregnancy constipation?
When does someone need to go to the hospital for hyperemesis?
Alternative options to treating nausea in pregnancy
And MORE!!!!
 We hope you absolutely LOVE this episode!
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 is the process with surrogacy? - with dads, Ross and Jack

In our 103rd episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with dads, Ross and Jack. They tell us all about their journey through surrogacy to have their beautiful little girl, Oli: 
Why did they choose surrogacy over adoption or fostering?
Is the adoption waitlist longer for a homosexual couple in Australia?
Why did Ross and Jack decide to do their commercial surrogacy journey in California, America?
How did they decide whose sperm they would use?
Was the egg the surrogate’s egg or a donor’s egg?
How much did their surrogacy journey cost?
Did Ross and Jack have any gender preference?
How has having a baby affected your relationship?
Tips, tricks and words of advice for any parents about to start down the surrogacy or IVF process
And MORE!!!!
We hope you absolutely LOVE this episode!
 
Goodies mentionedThe SNOO@rossandrewartha
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. 

BONUS EP - I’m a great parent but... with Sophie and Jayde

We think our bonus 102nd episode of Beyond the Bump is going to be a funny one! We asked you guys to send in your parenting confessions, you know, the things that are maybe frowned upon in public, and we read out some of our absolute favourites. 
We hope you absolutely LOVE this episode!
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 grieve as a parent or help those that are grieving? - with Krista, widow and grief expert

In our 101st episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Krista. Krista is a widow and grief expert
We ask her all your questions about how we can find space to grieve as a mother:
What are the mental stages that one goes through when they lose a loved one? 
Are the 5 stages of grief a real thing?
Does grief get smaller over time?
How can we as adults talk about death and grief?
How can we get over the awkwardness of grief and actually be helpful to someone who has lost a loved one?
How do we discuss death and grief with our children?
Is there an appropriate amount of grief to show our children?
What is EFT Tapping?
How can you make a lost loved one a part of your children’s life now that they’re no longer ‘here’?
And MORE!!!!
We hope you absolutely LOVE this episode!
 
Goodies mentioned:The Tapping Solution AppI Miss You by Pat ThomasGorilla Thumps and Bear Hugs by Alex OrtnerThe Invisible String by Patrice KarstKrista’s podcast, The Widowed Mom PodcastGrief Out Loud PodcastThe Dougy Center
 
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. 

Being a blind mother of 4 under 4, how do you do it? - with Ebony

In our 100th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Ebony. Ebony is the mum of 4 under 4. She is also blind – she has retinitis pigmentosa and has progressively lost her sight since birth! 
We chat with her about her perspective of motherhood, which is obviously different to ours, but actually very similar in other ways: 
What is retinitis pigmentosa (RP) and at what age did Ebony get diagnosed?
Can RP get passed on to your children? 
Did Ebony learn braille? 
When did Ebony meet her partner and what’s it like dating when you have very little vision? 
What’s it like being blind and being a mother?
How does Ebony feel about getting out and about with her kids on her own?
How does it feel not knowing what your children look like?
How does Ebony tell her twins apart?
 Is there anything that Ebony thinks could be done to make motherhood or life in general more accessible for mothers/people who are vision impaired?
And MORE!!!!
We hope you absolutely LOVE this episode!
 
Goodies mentioned:Modibodi.com
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 does it feel like it’s hanging out of me?? Talking prolapses with physios, Sam and Jenna

In our 99th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with physios, Jenna and Sam all about prolapse, particularly postpartum prolapse:
What is prolapse?
How do you know if you have a prolapse?
The difference between incontinence and prolapse
Are you using different muscles when holding in your bladder versus doing pelvic floor exercises?
What are the different grades of prolapse?
Should all postpartum women be checked for prolapse?
Will you forever have to manage a prolapse?
What is the importance of doing pelvic floor exercises and should you do them whilst you’re pregnant?
Is there anything else we can do other than pelvic floor exercises to try and decrease the risk of developing a prolapse?
What are pessaries?
Are prolapses more common in women carrying twins and triplets?
Can symptoms of prolapse happen after your 6-week check?
How do women know if they need to be operated on?
Does hyperemesis increase your risk of prolapse?
Can menstrual cups lead to prolapse?
And MORE!!!!
 We hope you absolutely LOVE this episode!Goodies mentioned:
Modibodi.com
 
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.