Beyond the Bump

💜 BHTB: How did you cope with another woman carrying your child? - with Lisa Clements

BEHIND THE BUMP - Today we interview Lisa Clements as she achingly shares her road to surrogacy, a story she never imagined would be hers. Spanning many years and continents we are privy to the most epic journey of love, loss and surrender as Lisa faces miscarriage, infertility, IVF and eventually the grief and joy that simultaneously swells as her daughter is carried by a surrogate. 
 
Hosts: La & Sophie
 
Resources:
Complete Surrogacy Solutions - Surrogacy Agency
 
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 poddy for you. 
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SAHD - Is it the same as being a SAHM?! - with Chi Shurn Lo

Welcome to episode 217 of Beyond the Bump where we chat with Chi, a stay-at-home dad of two. Join us as we dive into the pros, cons, praise, pressure, isolation, and everything in-between of being a SAHD.
Ever wondered about the difference  between being a stay-at-home dad and mum? We're spilling the beans on daily routines, the mental load, and even tackling parental preference. Stick around as Chi also dishes out some fantastic advice on how dads can up their involvement game with the little ones.
We hope you enjoy!
Resources:
Follow Chi on IG: @yummmchi
 
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: Why would you risk terminating to get a second baby? - with Melissa Barker

BEHIND THE BUMP - Today we interview the candid Melissa Barker as she generously shares her story of secondary infertility, repeat miscarriages and a genetic diagnosis which led to a heart-wrenching risk.
 
Hosts: La & Jayde
 
Topics discussed: secondary infertility, recurrent miscarriage, emotional wellbeing, IVF, Fragile X Syndrome, TFMR (Termination For Medical Reasons).
 
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, Before The Bump is the podcast for you. 
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1 year of Pearl: How has it been having three kids?! - with Sophie & Jayde

Welcome to episode 215 of Beyond the Bump where we delve into Pearly girl's first year of life.
Join us as Sophie dives into heartfelt discussions on transitioning from two to three girls, explores what they did differently with Pearl, and experiences the bittersweet emotions of embracing her as the final addition to their family.
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.  
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💜 BHTB: After multiple miscarriages and IVF, how did you get a baby “for free? - with Katie Farrell

BEHIND THE BUMP - Today we interview Katie Farrell, a beautiful teacher and mum of 1, who expertly shares her story with recurrent miscarriage, Gestational Trophoblastic Disease, IVF and a really bad flu which changed Katie’s life in a wondrous way.
 
Hosts: La & Sophie
 
Topics discussed: recurrent miscarriage, chemical pregnancy, molar pregnancy, chemotherapy, pregnancy after loss, IVF, Natural Killer Cells, sperm motility.
 
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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Guess Who's Back From Holidays?! Starting School, Having ADHD, Travel With Kids (And More Importantly, Without) And A New Mini Series! - With Sophie & Jayde

Hey Bumpies! We're back in the poddy pod, bursting with excitement for the very first episode of the year. 
Join us as we dive into the details of our recent travels in the past few weeks— our festive season trips to Melbourne, Sophie's family adventure in Japan, and Jayde's Bali getaway with girlfriends. 
In a vulnerable moment, Jayde also shares her recent ADHD diagnosis, offering a glimpse into her personal journey. Meanwhile, Sophie gets emotional about Poppy starting big school, Goldie in preschool, and baby Pearl gearing up for her first birthday!
We've missed you, and to make up for it, we're doubling up on content with the launch of our new podcast, "Behind the Bump." Tune in this Thursday, February 1, for the first episode of our mini-series exploring the myriad ways people become parents.
Thanks for being part of our journey, Bumpies! We love you!!!
 
Resources:
Join the Behind the Bump Facebook group 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.  
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Raising three boys, challenging sibling adjustments, some exciting BTB news ... what didn’t we cover - with Laksmi Wilson

Welcome to episode 212 of Beyond the Bump - our final episode for 2023!!!! Join us as we chat with the amazing Laksmi Wilson all about the chaos and charm of raising three boys and tackling sibling adjustments. 
The title says it all, so kick back, and enjoy our last hurrah of the year. Wishing everyone a joyous Merry Christmas (for those celebrating) and a fantastic New Year! We'll catch you back here, same time, same place in 2024!
Oh, and we've also got some pretty exciting news to spill! If you're missing us over the festive break, no worries – we're coming back with double the BTB goodness for the first bit of 2024!!!
We love you Bumpies!!!
 
Resources:
Follow @drowningindudes
 
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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Feeling stressed about your bub’s first Christmas?? Lowering the pressure and some tips and tricks - with Claire Andrews, MCHN

Welcome to episode 211 of Beyond the Bump! In this festive edition, we're joined (once again!) by Claire Andrews, a maternal child health nurse and midwife, and we delve into the ins and outs of navigating your baby's first Christmas and holiday season. 
The holidays can be overwhelming, especially when you're still adjusting to your new bundle of joy, managing routines, and dealing with well-intentioned opinions. 
Our discussion today is filled with personal anecdotes along with Claire's professional advice - from handling the holiday chaos to finding joy in the midst of stress, join us as we aim to simmer down the Christmas pressure and reignite the spirit of joy during this special season. 
We hope you enjoy!!
 
Resources:
Follow @safehandsparenting 
Listen to @themoment.podcast
Feed Safe app 
Cloud Baby Monitor app 
 
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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Child loss - how do you go on when your child dies? Discussing genetic screening and Mackenzie’s Mission - with Rachael Casella

Welcome to episode 210 of Beyond the Bump! We sit down with Rachael Casella all about child loss - from finding out her daughter's diagnosis to navigating through the loss. We also chat about genetic carrier screening and Mackenzie's Mission. 
It's a genuine and touching conversation, and we're grateful to Rachael for letting us in on her story as well as sharing Mackenzie's journey with us. 
 
To learn more about Mackenzie's Mission - mackenziesmission.org.au
To learn more about Lumi Health - lumihealth.com.au
 
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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The mental load of Christmas - are you letting out your inner elf or grinch this year? - with Sophie & Jayde

Welcome to our CHRISTMAS BONUS episode of Beyond the Bump! Today, we're chatting all about the mental load of Christmas – because let's be real, nothing quite says burnout for a mum like the end of November and start of December! 
Join us as we navigate the challenges and share experiences, aiming to make you feel less alone during the festive season.'Tis the season for real talk on the merry, messy side of motherhood!
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. 
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