Beyond the Bump

Is this really a Fair Play game? Divvy up the mental load with Harry & Jayde

Welcome to Episode 237 of Beyond the Bump! This week, we have another round of Fair Play cards, and if you missed the first episode, it's all about divvying up the mental load in the household, out and about, travel, kids, you as a couple, cleaning, and everything in between—except this time we’ve flipped the participants and it’s Jayde and Harry’s turn!!
 
Resource Links:
Fair Play Cards
 
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Bumpies on Board with Clare Watson - mum of 2, CMPA, tongue ties, PND & PNA

Welcome to Episode 236 of Beyond the Bump! This week, we're excited to kick off our first Bumpies on Board episode with our lovely VA, Clare Watson. Clare shares her heartfelt journey as a mum of two, discussing everything from CMPA (Cow's Milk Protein Allergy) and tongue ties to her struggles with postnatal anxiety and depression. Her honesty and warmth make this episode truly special. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did!
 
Resource Links:
Fair Play Cards
 
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Hey Google, Should I have a third child?! - with Maggie Chretien

Welcome to Episode 236 of Beyond the Bump! This week, we chatted to Maggie Chretien about a much requested topic: how do you know when to add another child to your family, whether it's going from two to three or any other number for that matter?
Things got a bit heated during this episode, and to be honest, we're not sure where we landed on the issue. But hey, we hope you enjoy it!!
 
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Would you say this is a raw dogging episode?! - with Sophie & Jayde

Welcome back to all our beautiful Bumpies listening! We hope you’ve missed us. This episode is going to be an absolute mixed bag—or as we like to call it, "raw dogging it"! 
You guys have sent us some questions you want answered as we discuss some topics we're eager to dive into. It’s been a while since we've given an update, and we suppose not much and yet everything has changed for both of us since then. 
As always, we hope you enjoy this episode!
 
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Sex toys: where do we even begin?! - with Rach, from LBDO

Welcome to Episode 234 of Beyond the Bump! Today, we're chatting with Rachel Baker, the founder of LBDO, all about sex and intimacy. We reckon these topics are huge parts of parenthood often brushed under the rug, leading to heaps of shame and guilt.
Our Bumpies have flooded us with questions about sex and intimacy, so we're tackling them head-on. Questions like, "Help! I feel like I've totally lost my libido post-kids. Will it ever come back?" Or "What do you do when you and your partner have mismatched sex drives?"
We hope you enjoy this episode!
Resources:
LBDO
Emily Nagoski
 
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If I choose not to sleep train, will my baby ever sleep? - with Tracey, Holistic Sleep Mumma

Welcome to Episode 233 of Beyond the Bump! Today, we're chatting with Tracey from Holistic Sleep Mumma. This time around, we're diving into the world of coping with sleep deprivation without going down the sleep training route. We'll explore those in-between options, because hey, you don't have to suffer through exhaustion, and you don't have to jump straight into sleep training either. There's a middle ground, and we're here to help you find it!
Hope you enjoy this episode!
 
Resources:
Holistic Sleep Mumma
Co-sleeping with your baby | Red Nose Australia
*Mami Mode is available to purchase via rattlestyle.com. It’s a shoppable PDF that helps you curate your “mum uniform”. It’s suggestions of clothes to buy and outfits you can choose between for your Monday - Friday mum life. I launch them on the first of each month. This will just be for my April one!
 
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💜 BHTB: SEASON 1 FINALE: How can we emotionally cope with miscarriage, IVF & infertility? - with Ceci Jeffries

BEHIND THE BUMP - In today’s very special season finale we sit down with Ceci Jeffries, and ask her all the questions you want to know about emotional health when trying to conceive yourself, and how to help your friend who is going through a rough time when TTC!
What is a good response to “at least you know you can get pregnant”?
How can we emotionally take care of ourselves after bad news: a negative test, a failed transfer, a miscarriage?
How does secondary infertility feel different to primary?
How can we keep our intimacy/sex life going when dealing with prolonged TTC?
How can we cope in the TWW?
What is the best way to support a friend in the trenches?
What’s the most considerate way to share your pregnancy news with a friend who is struggling to fall pregnant?
And so much more!
 
Hosts: La & Sophie
 
A huge thank you to all our incredibly brave guests this season, and our legendary, supportive audience - the bumpies! We will be back after this short break!
 
Resources:
The Fertility Collective
Pink Elephants Support Network
 
Have sex and get pregnant. It’s easy right? Not for 1 in 6 of us. From the makers of Beyond the Bump, we bring you Behind the Bump. A place to share stories and shed light on miscarriage, IVF, infertility and more. If you’re trying to conceive, if your friend is doing IVF, or if you love a moving story, Behind The Bump is the podcast for you. 
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How do I find my style again as a mum? - with stylist, Liv Brown

Welcome to Episode 231 of Beyond the Bump! Today, we're chatting with Liv Brown from Rattle Style. We've had lots of Bumpies asking for an episode on postpartum and mom style, so we're excited to dive in — we discussed general fashion and gathered practical style tips. Plus, we had the chance to choose our top three style words and received a ton of fun tips along the way. 
We hope you enjoy this episode!
 
Resources:
Rattle (Use code ‘bumpies’ for Mami Mode launching 1st of April!*)
iamibu.com
Where it Well by Allison Bornstein
Shameless Media
Clothing brands mentioned: Zara, H&M, Zulu & Zephyr, UNIQLO, Nat V
Goodbyes
*Mami Mode is available to purchase via rattlestyle.com. It’s a shoppable PDF that helps you curate your “mum uniform”. It’s suggestions of clothes to buy and outfits you can choose between for your Monday - Friday mum life. I launch them on the first of each month. This will just be for my April one!
 
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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💜 BHTB: What was it like to adopt from another country? - with Tracey

BEHIND THE BUMP - In today's episode we are treated to an incredible tale of perseverance and triumph. Tracey, mama of two, shares with us the ride of her life falling in love with two babies in Rodrigues, after years of infertility. Unforseeably separated from her husband and family, sometimes without water, Tracey’s journey to become their forever mum gives shape to the words love and courage. 
 
Hosts: Soph & La
 
Have sex and get pregnant. It’s easy right? Not for 1 in 6 of us. From the makers of Beyond the Bump, we bring you Behind the Bump. A place to share stories and shed light on miscarriage, IVF, infertility and more. If you’re trying to conceive, if your friend is doing IVF, or if you love a moving story, Behind The Bump is the podcast for you. 
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Is the mental load fair in your relationship?! Doing the Fair Play cards - with Nick and Sophie

Welcome to Episode 227 of Beyond the Bump! In today's episode, Nick and I took a unique approach as we delved into the mental load Fair Play Cards.
We'll provide a proper update on our progress once we've had more time with it, but I must say, it's already making a world of difference. Although having said this, my plants are looking a little limp, so we may need to redistribute that card (haha!). But aside from that, things have been going very well and I can’t wait to do this with Jayde and Harry soon. 
It's important to remember that every family's dynamics vary, but our experience has been positive, and we're excited to share it with you. Here's to hoping you find it as beneficial as we have!
 
Resources:
Plants in a Box
recipearce.com
The Fair Play Cards
The Fair Play Book 
 
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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