Parents You've Got This - The Expert Guide to Parenthood

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The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast is brought to you by Parents You’ve Got This. Parenting can be overwhelming but it doesn’t have to be. The Expert Guide to Parenthood podcast is designed to help you prepare for pregnancy, birth, baby and parenthood. Each week Christy Hopwood and Freya Owen interview leading experts who share the essential information you need to know for each stage of the parenting journey. With this podcast you’ll feel you’ve got this parenting gig.

  1. 9 HRS AGO

    How to Support Your Partner Through Labour and Birth - Tips for Being The Best Support Person

    On Parents You’ve Got This - The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast we share insights and practical skills on how you can be the best support person possible for labour and birth. Knowledge and communication is key - how you like someone to care for you and what you need during labour and birth varies from person to person. Bringing the tools and knowledge in this week’s episode is our Midwife and Positive Birth Expert Narelle Tsiros.In this episode we discuss: - Supporting your partner through birth can be really tricky. It is incredibly hard to see someone you love go through pain. Narelle shares her thoughts on what she thinks every partner needs to know about being a good support person- Narelle shares her practical tips and tricks to be a good support person- Narelle shares why knowledge is power and how communication prior to labour and birth is key to understanding what your partner needs so that they can feel supported during labour and birth- Labour and birth can be a marathon, especially if it is your first baby. Narelle shares her insights into how to be a good support person for the whole journey- Labour and birth is a team effort, Narelle shares her advice on how the birthing person can support their birth partner through labour and birth- There are some common mistakes Midwives see partners make in a birth suite. Narelle shares what these are and how to avoid making the same mistakes when helping your partner labour and birth- Suggestions on how a birth partner can advocate for their partner once they get to hospital- How to support your partner if they change their mind on how they originally planned labour to go and they want to deviate from their original birth plan- Suggestions on how to make labour fun and an enjoyable experience. Never forget Parents You've Got This Parents You’ve Got This - The Expert Guide To Parenthood Podcast is proudly supported by Mustela natural origin skincare, by parents' side since 1950.Follow us Social: Instagram: @parentsyouvegotthis_auThreads: @parentsyouvegotthis_auTikTok: @partentsyouvegotthis_auFacebook: @parentsyouvegotthis__________________________________Parents You've Got This offers antenatal and postnatal parenting education and Masterclasses from the planning phase to early preschool.Learn more: parentsyouvegotthis.com.auCredits: Producer Dean Thomas, Camera person Tim Hehir, Content and Hosts Parents You've Got ThisThank you Think HQ for the beautiful podcast recording space

    28 min

  2. 20 APR

    Breastfeeding and Returning to Work: A Practical Guide for New Parents

    This week on Parents You’ve Got This - The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast we are discussing breastfeeding and returning to work. Can you return to work while breastfeeding? What policies can you put into place with your workplace to make this possible? We ask Lactation Expert Rowena Gray these questions and more.Rowena Gray is an IBCLC, Midwife, Author and Mama to three beautiful girls.In this episode we discuss:- How common it is for working Mamas to return to work whilst still breastfeeding- If you need to pump to maintain your supply and continue breastfeeding when returning to work- If some partners/careers bring baby to work so the mother can feed instead of expressing- How to express breast milk and breastfeed- If workplaces need to allow time and a place to make expressing possible. We discuss the regulations or government policies around this- How babies cope with feeding when mothers return to work. Do babies get confused or develop a bottle preference if you provide milk in a bottle when you are at work?- How to store breast milk at work- If pumping and breastfeeding at work cuts down your supply- How to return to work part time, if you want to breastfeed on the other days- Tips to help your baby take a bottle if they refuse or are used to breastfeeding- How to cope if your baby won't feed during the day while Mama is at work but then wants to feed all night to make up for it- Rowena shares her top tips for breastfeeding Mamas to return to work and keep breastfeeding.Never forget Parents You've Got This Parents You’ve Got This - The Expert Guide To Parenthood Podcast is proudly supported by Mustela natural origin skincare, by parents' side since 1950. Follow us Social: Instagram: @parentsyouvegotthis_au Threads @parentsyouvegotthis_au TikTok: @partentsyouvegotthis_au Facebook: @parentsyouvegotthis __________________________________ Parents You've Got This offers antenatal and postnatal parenting education and Masterclasses from the planning phase to early preschool. Learn more: parentsyouvegotthis.com.au Credits: Producer Dean Thomas, Camera person Tim Hehir, Content and Hosts Parents You've Got This Thank you Think HQ for the beautiful podcast recording space

    19 min

  3. 13 APR

    Pacifiers (Dummies) & Lovies (Comforters): A Parent's Guide

    This week on Parents You’ve Got This - The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast, we’re talking about a topic that sparks a lot of questions and opinions: dummies/ pacifiers, and comforters/lovies. From how they can soothe your baby to tips for using them safely and even how to eventually wean your little one off them. We welcome back one of our Sleep Experts Dr Laura Conway from Infant Sleep Australia to cover everything you need to know to make informed decisions that work for you and your family. In this episode we discuss: - Why dummies/pacifiers are so controversial and divisive - The benefits of a dummy/pacifiers - If dummies/pacifiers are really that bad for your baby's teeth - Do pacifiers affect breastfeeding - Do dummies/pacifiers affect the development of a baby's palate and can they lead to speech difficulties and delays - What the 'best dummy/pacifier' on the market is - How to choose a ‘good dummy/pacifier’ - What are the dangers of a baby having a dummy/pacifier? - How do dummies/pacifiers impact sleep? - How to wean your baby or toddler off a dummy and the best approach - What is a comforter/lovie? - How do you choose a good comforter/lovie? - What age it is safe to introduce a comforter/lovie? - The benefits of a comforter/lovie - The downsides of comforters? - If children grow out of comforters - How to wean a baby or chid off their comforter Never forget Parents You've Got This Parents You’ve Got This - The Expert Guide To Parenthood Podcast is proudly supported by Mustela natural origin skincare, by parents' side since 1950. Follow us Social: Instagram: @parentsyouvegotthis_au Threads @parentsyouvegotthis_au TikTok:@partentsyouvegotthis_au Facebook:@parentsyouvegotthis __________________________________ Parents You've Got This offers antenatal and postnatal parenting education and Masterclasses from the planning phase to early preschool. Learn more: parentsyouvegotthis.com.au Credits: Producer Dean Thomas, Camera person Tim Hehir, Content and Hosts Parents You've Got This Thank you Think HQ for the beautiful podcast recording space

    26 min

  4. 6 APR

    Genetic Screening and Fertility: What Every Future Parent Needs to Know

    In this episode we’re diving into a topic that is increasingly important for couples planning a family: genetic screening and fertility. From understanding your genetic risks to learning what tests are available before and during pregnancy, this episode will break down complex information in a way that’s easy to understandWe welcome back our fertility expert Dr Raelia Lew to answer these questions and more. Dr Raelia Lew is leading IVF and Fertility Expert working across multiple clinics in Melbourne. We discuss: What does genetic testing mean when it comes to fertility?  As the population is having children later in life and the birth rate is dropping, couples are often seeking genetic testing before falling pregnant, what are your thoughts on this?  What genetic testing is available? How expensive are the tests?  Are there different tests for men and women?  Why is carrier screening recommended for couples trying to fall pregnant?  How does carrier screening identify potential genetic risks? If you have a family history of a genetic disorder are you more likely to pass this down and if so would you recommend genetic testing and at what stage? What are the most common conditions screened for? Why are some conditions like Down Syndrome tested at a 12 week scan routine but others are optional?  Is genetic screening during IVF common?  Does preimplantation genetic testing increase the chances of couples falling pregnant?  “Designer baby” - Can you use genetic screening to select the sex of your baby? Why do some countries allow this and others do not?  How accurate is genetic screening?  Some couples have ethical concerns about selecting embryos based on genetic results, how as a fertility expert do you help couples through this?  If a couple found out that their baby would carry for a genetic disorder what are the options? What questions do you wish couples asked you when it comes to genetic testing?  Never forget Parents You've Got This  The Expert Guide To Parenthood Podcast is proudly supported by Mustela natural origin skincare, by parents' side since 1950. Follow us Social :Instagram: @parentsyouvegotthis_auThreads @parentsyouvegotthis_auTikTok: @partentsyouvegotthis_auFacebook:@parentsyouvegotthis __________________________________ Parents You've Got This offers antenatal and postnatal parenting education and Masterclasses from the planning phase to early preschool. Learn more: parentsyouvegotthis.com.au Credits: Producer Dean Thomas, Camera person Tim Hehir, Content and Hosts Parents You've Got This Thank you Think HQ for the beautiful podcast recording space

    24 min

  5. 30 MAR

    Tongue-tie in Babies: Signs, symptoms & solutions

    This week on Parents You’ve Got This The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast we delve into the controversial topic of ties - tongue ties, lip ties and buccal/cheek ties. These medical conditions can be controversial and difficult for parents to navigate, as the medical community is often divided in their opinions on diagnosis and treatment. Back in the podcast chair is our resident Lactation Expert, IBCLC and mother of 3 Rowena Gray to share her expertise and insights. We discuss: What tongue, lip and buccal ties are Why there is so much controversy around their diagnosis and treatment How different types of ties may impact a baby breastfeeding and eating Different treatment options for ties and how the procedure is performed Ties in older children Wound care tips, signs of infection and after care Risks of having a tie released or semi released Why it is left to a parent to seek advice and make the decision around treatment Never forget Parents You've Got This  Parents You’ve Got This - The Expert Guide To Parenthood Podcast is proudly supported by Mustela natural origin skincare, by parents' side since 1950. Follow us Social :Instagram: @parentsyouvegotthis_auThreads @parentsyouvegotthis_auTikTok: @partentsyouvegotthis_auFacebook:@parentsyouvegotthis __________________________________ Parents You've Got This offers antenatal and postnatal parenting education and Masterclasses from the planning phase to early preschool. Learn more: parentsyouvegotthis.com.au Credits: Producer Dean Thomas, Camera person Tim Hehir, Content and Hosts Parents You've Got This Thank you Think HQ for the beautiful podcast recording space

    30 min

  6. 23 MAR

    How to care for a sick child

    This week on Parents You've Got This - The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast we are talking about common illnesses in babies and children and how to help look after a sick child with our Paediatrician Expert Dr Lexi Frydenberg. We discuss: How many colds and viruses we can expect our children to have each year How to know if your child has a cold or it is something to be more concerned about How to know if you should stay home or go to the doctor or go to emergency when you have a sick child What the red flags are with sick children  Dr Lexi’s top tips for managing fever, cough and runny nose in infants Dr Lexi’s top tips for looking after a child with gastro The essentials every parent needs to have in their medicine cabinet  Dehydration. Dr Lexi’s tips for parents on how to get fluid into a sick child at home Dr Lexi’s top tips for parents trying to manage sickness in their home Never forget Parents You've Got This  Parents You've Got This - The Expert Guide To Parenthood Podcast is proudly supported by Mustela natural origin skincare, by parents' side since 1950. Follow us Social: Instagram: @parentsyouvegotthis_au Threads @parentsyouvegotthis_au TikTok: @partentsyouvegotthis_au Facebook: @parentsyouvegotthis __________________________________ Parents You've Got This offers antenatal and postnatal parenting education and Masterclasses from the planning phase to early preschool. Learn more: parentsyouvegotthis.com.au Credits: Producer Dean Thomas, Camera person Tim Hehir, Content and Hosts Parents You've Got This Thank you Think HQ for the beautiful podcast recording space

    21 min

  7. 16 MAR

    Twins or Multiples: What you need to know

    Discovering you are having a multiple pregnancy can be super exciting and super daunting!  This week on Parents You’ve Got This - The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast we welcome back our Midwife and Positive Birth Expert Narelle Tsiros to discuss everything you need to know about having a multiple pregnancy from the moment you find out that you are having multiples to the pregnancy care process, to how it may affect your delivery.If you have just found out that you are expecting more than one bundle of joy then this is the episode for you. Narelle is a registered and practicing Midwife, a Lamaze Birth Educator and proud Mama of two children. We discuss: Common reactions to the news of multiple babies How does a multiple pregnancy differ from a singleton pregnancy? Why are multiple pregnancies automatically classed as high-risk pregnancies? Are you hungrier with a multiple pregnancy? Do you require more monitoring when managing multiples? Is your body impacted more with a multiple pregnancy?  Does having a multiple birth change the gestational length of a pregnancy or the care plan from your health care provider? What preparation can be put in place when preparing for multiples? Is the birth delivery changed to a Caesarean if you are having multiples? Are multiples more likely to have a NICU or Special Care stay? What are your top tips for managing and preparing your home for multiples?  Never forget Parents You've Got This  Parents You've Got This - The Expert Guide To Parenthood Podcast is proudly supported by Mustela natural origin skincare, by parents' side since 1950. Follow us Social :Instagram: @parentsyouvegotthis_auThreads @parentsyouvegotthis_auTikTok: @partentsyouvegotthis_auFacebook:@parentsyouvegotthis __________________________________ Parents You've Got This offers antenatal and postnatal parenting education and Masterclasses from the planning phase to early preschool. Learn more: parentsyouvegotthis.com.au Credits: Producer Dean Thomas, Camera person Tim Hehir, Content and Hosts Parents You've Got This Thank you Think HQ for the beautiful podcast recording space

    16 min

  8. 9 MAR

    Your Child's Shoes: What you need to know

    We’re putting the spotlight on something you probably use every single day, but might not think twice about: your kids’ shoes. Are they really supporting your child’s growing feet? Do toddlers need arch support? And what about hand-me-down sneakers, are they OK to use? To answer these questions and more, in this episode of Parents You’ve Got This - The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast we are joined by leading Melbourne-based podiatrist Julie Rovas, who specialises in children’s feet. With more than 30 years of expertise Julie helps us to understand footwear and why choosing the perfect shoe is so important for your child. We discuss: Why is choosing the right shoe important for children? What age or at what stage should parents start to consider footwear for their children? Is there a certain type of shoe little ones should begin with? What are the key things parents should look for when choosing a shoe?(should there be a thumb space for growing) Do children need arch support in their shoes or is bare feet best? How do you feel about hand-me-down shoes? What are some common shoes related mistakes parents make? How often should parents be checking their children’s shoe size? Can wearing the wrong size shoes affect the development of a child's foot and or their posture? What are your thoughts on thongs, slip on shoes like crocs for kids' feet? Never forget Parents You've Got This  Parents You've Got This - The Expert Guide To Parenthood Podcast is proudly supported by Mustela natural origin skincare, by parents' side since 1950. Follow us Social: Instagram: @parentsyouvegotthis_au Threads: @parentsyouvegotthis_au TikTok: @partentsyouvegotthis_au Facebook:@parentsyouvegotthis __________________________________ Parents You've Got This offers antenatal and postnatal parenting education and Masterclasses from the planning phase to early preschool. Learn more: parentsyouvegotthis.com.au Credits: Producer Dean Thomas, Camera person Tim Hehir, Content and Hosts Parents You've Got This Thank you Think HQ for the beautiful podcast recording space

    17 min
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The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast is brought to you by Parents You’ve Got This. Parenting can be overwhelming but it doesn’t have to be. The Expert Guide to Parenthood podcast is designed to help you prepare for pregnancy, birth, baby and parenthood. Each week Christy Hopwood and Freya Owen interview leading experts who share the essential information you need to know for each stage of the parenting journey. With this podcast you’ll feel you’ve got this parenting gig.

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