Beyond the Bump

How did couple’s counselling save your relationship (and your sex life)? - with Maggie @thepeninsulamumma

In our 162nd episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with the beautiful Maggie – you may already follow her on Instagram @thepeninsulamumma. Maggie talks all about how her relationship with her partner changed postpartum, the ups and downs, and how marriage counseling has been super helpful.
Tell us about your journey to motherhood. What was your relationship like before you had kids and when did you know you wanted to have kids?
What were the biggest shocks to motherhood for you?
Maggie opens up about her postpartum anxiety.
When did you know you were ready for a second bub?
Maggie talks about her and her partner’s lack of intimacy postpartum.
How did Maggie and her partner deal with having different parenting styles?
What prompted Maggie and her partner to start seeing a couples therapist?
What were some tips that Maggie and her partner were given from their therapist?
If we wanted to spice up our sex life, where do we start?
How do you find the time to prioritise sex? 
For any of our listeners who feel like their relationship could be better, what are some tips and first steps for that?
And SO MUCH MORE!!
 
Goodies mentioned:
Follow Maggie on Instagram @thepeninsulamumma
 
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 - Triplets?! Just, how? - with Tori Sevier

In our 161st BONUS episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Tori. Tori is not only a triplet mumma but she had a singleton first. She is an absolute powerhouse, and we all just want to know how? Just how?
Content warning! Tori does briefly speak about foetal reduction and what that is. If you find this might be triggering for you it might be best to skip this episode.
 
So you find out you’re pregnant with TRIPLETS. What happened next?
What is selective reduction?
What’s the difference between fraternal and identical multiples?
Do triplets run in the family?
Did you have morning sickness? How were you feeling with three babies in your tummy?
Can you have a vaginal birth with triplets?
What is preeclampsia?
What were the main things the triplets were in the NICU for?
How do you figure out who you’re feeding at what time? And did you breastfeed or bottle feed?
Was there anything you did/read about in preparation of having triplets?
How are there enough hours in the day to pump, feed, and put them to sleep?
How did your first born deal with the arrival of triplets?
How many hours of sleep were you averaging per night, when you first came home from the hospital?
Did you have to buy a new car to fit four capsules?
Are there triplet prams?
How was it starting back at work? And how did you get into the juggle of mumming and working?
How does the care look? Does one nanny happily look after all three triplets?
What are the most annoying things that people say to you out in public with triplets?
If you have a loved one that’s about to be a parent of multiples, what are things that can be really helpful to them?
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 do we even call this episode?! Talking upbringing, past relationships, religion, pregnancy, fertility, birth journey & so much more!!! - with Saci Magree

In our 160th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Saci Magree. This is probably one of the most chaotic, craziest, funniest episodes we’ve ever had. We can’t really tell you what it’s about, but we can tell you that we’ve never laughed so hard during an episode before. We hope you enjoy Legends!
 
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 Antenatal Depression and Anxiety? - with perinatal psychiatrist, Dr Fran

In our 159th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Dr Fran. Dr Fran is a  perinatal psychiatrist and we chat all about antenatal depression and anxiety. This topic is very close to both our hearts and we feel it’s such an important conversation to let as many mums and parents know that they aren’t alone in their feelings!
What is antenatal depression?
How common is antenatal depression?
If you have antenatal depression during your first, second or third trimester, what is the process to help the situation? How can we best manage it?
What is the cause of antenatal depression? Is it hormones?
What is the likelihood of postnatal depression if you had antenatal depression?
Does antenatal depression affect the baby?
How to deal with anxiety around pregnancy if you’ve had multiple losses
Tips coping with gender disappointment and being afraid that the sadness with trigger antenatal depression
How can we explain feelings of depression and anxiety to the people around us?
How can we best support someone we think has antenatal depression?
 
Important links:
If you find this episode triggering or feel that you have perinatal anxiety or depression you can speak to someone at PANDA 1300 726 306
To check out Dr Fran's Dopamine dressing, follow her on Instagram on @dreams.of.colour 
 
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 recover from your 13 year long Eating Disorder (and so much more)? - with Rochelle Currie

In our 158th episode of Beyond the Bump, Rochelle Currie is back in the pod. In this episode, Rochelle opens up about her journey with having disordered eating for most of her life and some of the triggers of that.
Trigger warning in this episode we talk about disordered eating as well as sexual child abuse!!
 
Important resources:
Lifeline 13 11 14
Butterfly Foundation 1800 33 4673
Rise Up + Recovery: An Eating Disorder Monitoring and Management Tool for Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating and EDNOS 
 
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 - What on earth are our kids actually thinking? Jayde asks her girls the hard hitting questions!

In our BONUS 157th episode of Beyond the Bump, Jayde’s two oldest girls, Mia and Billie, are in the pod and answer all your questions!!!
What does Mum and Sophie do for a job?
What do you think makes a good mum?
What does it feel like when mum hugs you?
If you could do anything today, where would you go and what would you do?
What makes you feel safe?
If you could be a parent for a day, what rules would you have?
What is the best way to make a fort/tent inside?
Do you think it’s possible to think of nothing? What is mindfulness?
Do you know where babies come from?
If a friend asked you to keep a secret that you didn’t feel comfortable keeping, what would you do?What do you want to be when you grow up?
Do you believe in ghosts, fairies or Santa?
Would you guys like another brother or sister?
Do you think humans have a responsibility to look after the planet?
What do you think about social media
Do you think mum’s can be both happy and sad at the same time?
Should we always follow the rules even if they lead to danger?
What’s the difference between adults and children?
Do you think the world would be a better place if the kids where in charge? And why?
How do you guys feel when mum and dad disagree on something?
What is your favourite holiday?
What does mum do when she gets frustrated?
What scares you the most?
What’s your favourite thing about dad?
Why do you love your mum?
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. 
 

Are you stressing over bub’s sleep? Letting go of the mainstream rules - with Fiona from Mama Matters

In our 156th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Fiona from Mama Matters. Fiona chats all about how sleep training is not the only way to get sleep in your household – it’s basically a chat about doing what feels right for you and your family and not following what everyone else is doing!!  
How can we switch our mindsets, so we aren’t so obsessed with the ‘sleeping through the night’ narrative?
How can we have conversations with others about unrealistic expectations regarding our bubs sleep?
Is cuddling newborns to sleep, okay?
What are some ‘rules’or the things to think about if we are going to have a bub in bed with us?
Do dads have the instinct that mums do, that if they rolled over in a deep sleep, they would realise there is a baby there?
Is it possible to night wean, or for your bub to end up sleeping through the night when they are co-sleeping?
Tips for sleep deprivation!
If co-sleeping doesn’t work for your family, what are ways that we can have our baby’s needs met, while them still being in a separate sleep space?
Is self-settling a taught skill? Or will all kids eventually learn how to do it?
Tips for getting through sleep regression! And is it true that the 4-month sleep regression is a permanent one?
Is it true that when your baby appears tired, then they’re overtired?
What if we still feed our bub to sleep/have other sleep associations, but they’re about to start daycare or about to be looked after by someone else, how can we deal with that transition?
How can we keep our bubs in their cot without leaving them to cry?
How do we co-sleep with a baby who is on the move?
And SO MUCH MORE!!
 
Goodies mentioned:
Australian Podcast Awards link 
Fiona's website
Blog post by Fiona on Biologically "Normal" Sleep 
 
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 has the second trimester been sunshine and rainbows?! - with Sophie and Jayde

In our 155th episode of Beyond the Bump, Sophie shares with us how her second trimester has been, and it’s been a wild ride.
Have you still got hyperemesis and are you still vomiting?
Why Sophie thinks she may have a prolapse? And the importance of seeing a women’s health physio for pelvic floor exercises.
How has this pregnancy differed from her other pregnancies?
How do you feel mentally in the second trimester versus the first trimester?
How on earth do you parent two kids while pregnant?
How do you deal with unsolicited comments about your pregnant body? And what comments have you been getting?
Do you compare your bump to others in the same gestation?
Have you been able to exercise this trimester?
Sex during pregnancy! How are you feeling? How’s Nick going and is he freaked out?
How’s the sleep going? Do you use a pregnancy pillow? And any specific sleeping positions?
When did you start feeling bub move?
Are you scared of having another child? And how do you think you will honestly cope?
What are you doing to prepare for the birth and postpartum period?
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. 
 

Have you heard about postnatal depletion? Tips for the fourth trimester - with Dr Oscar Serrallach

In our 154th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with the incredible Dr Oscar Serrallach. He is a functional GP and an expert in postnatal depletion, and we chat to him all about how to better prepare for the postnatal period.
Oscar talks about his struggle in finding resources and information about depletion and what women were going through!
What is ‘normal’ within the postpartum period?
How can we distinguish ‘normal’ postnatal fatigue versus postnatal depletion?
Is postnatal depletion like a spectrum? If you’ve got postnatal depletion, are you on your way to postnatal depression and/or anxiety?
Why something traumatic happing during your pregnancy could have a significant impact on a women’s fourth trimester
What are some things, at a societal, family, or individual level, that we can put into place to make a significant difference during the postpartum period?
How can we, in our very isolated homes and fast-paced lives, introduce some of these more traditional practices in a realistic way?
Is postpartum depletion worse in those women that stay at home versus those that go back to work?
Does vaginal birth or having a caesarean make a difference in postpartum depletion?
If we feel like we are depleted is there a test that we can do to confirm it?
Postpartum hair loss!! Why does it happen? Is there anything we can do to avoid and/or manage it? And is it linked to depletion?
Are there any supplements or nutrients women should take postpartum?
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. 

When is it time to do couples therapy? - with couple’s therapist Megan Kozak

In our 153rd episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Megan Kozak. Megan is a couple’s therapist and she answers all your relationship questions. You guys have been asking for this for a while and we totally get it – relationships are f*%@ing hard. So, we hope you find as much value in this chat as we did!
How does a couple find a good couple’s therapist?
What are some signs that may indicate that therapy may be beneficial to your relationship?
How do you know the difference between ‘I am not in love with my partner anymore’ versus ‘I am just in burnout’? Especially postpartum!
A lot of people say that the first year of marriage is really hard. Is this true and why does this happen?
How do you approach your partner if you think the relationship would benefit from therapy without them taking offence to it?
Do you think it’s possible for couples to get over infidelity?
If a partnership is planning on having a baby or are already pregnant, what are some important things to discuss?
Can you get a feel for what kind of parenting style your partner will have before becoming a parent? Or is this hard to predict?
Is it true that you will parent as your parents did or do the polar opposite?
Is both partners really wanting the partnership to work all it takes? Or sometimes does the partnership just have to come to an end?
If one partner feels that something is wrong and therapy is needed and the other partner doesn’t, where do you go from there?
If one partner is taking on more of the ‘stay at home’ role and the other partner is taking on more of the ‘working role’, how can we better explain to our partners that feelings of resentment are creeping in?
What to do if sex drives don’t match up?
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.