6 episodes
The Edge of Parenthood Emma Wilson
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- Society & Culture
Welcome to The Edge of Parenthood, the brand new podcast where we chat with expecting parents. Join us as we deep dive into topics that matter to parents-to-be as they prepare for their baby’s arrival. We record with each guest twice, capturing their perspectives both before and after their baby is born, meaning you get to hear all the expectations meets reality insights.
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Dallas | Part 2: breech baby, c-section delivery, mixed feeding and running a business
Dallas shares her birth story with her first baby, who decided to arrive at just over 36 weeks.We discuss- Expecting the unexpected- Recovering from a c-section- Newborn sleep- Breastfeeding challenges and finding what works- Sharing parenting responsibilities
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Dallas | Part 1: pregnancy, business owner, relaxed approach
Dallas shares her experience of pregnancy to date along with her expectations of first time motherhood.We discuss- using the private or public hospital system- planning for parenthood as a business owner- having an easy going approach to planning - body image in pregnancy
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Alanna | Part 2: Birth story, healing second time motherhood and mental health
In this episode we speak with Alanna who is four months postpartum and well into parenthood as a mum to her little boy Maxi. We chat about what parenthood has actually looked like- the fourth trimester - mental health in the postpartum period- sharing energy between a toddler and a newborn- what second time motherhood has actually been likeConnect with us! @theedgeofparenthood.pod | Instagram
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Alanna | Part 1: Second time motherhood, mental health, body image in pregnancy and parenting a toddler
In this episode we speak with Alanna who is expecting her second baby and is in the third trimester. We chat about preparing for parenthood including:- what she's learnt from the process of becoming a parent the first time round- her mental health struggles in the postpartum period with her first baby- how she and her partner decided it was time to try for baby number two - body image during pregnancy with the added challenge of skin eczema- what she's expecting motherhood with two child...
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Caitlin | Part 2: birth story, mixed feeding and setting boundaries postpartum
In this episode we speak with Caitlin who is three months postpartum and well into parenthood as a mum to her little boy Archer. We chat about what parenthood has actually looked like- the fourth trimester - breastfeeding when baby isn't gaining enough weight- setting boundaries to create space for bonding and rest - changing priorities around returning to work - what motherhood has actually been like. Connect with us! @theedgeofparenthood.pod | Instagram
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Caitlin | Part 1: career growth, pregnancy and first time motherhood
In this episode we speak with Caitlin who is expecting her first baby and is in the third trimester. We chat about preparing for parenthood including: -how she and her partner decided it was time to start a family- what the experience of being pregnant has been like- making career moves while pregnant and- what she's expecting motherhood will be like. Don't forget to listen to Part 2 to hear what parenthood is actually like for Caitlin when her baby arrives. Connect with us! @thee...