Parent Pod Kathryn, Georgia, Marlee

This episode is with Kelly Bruce from Caci Clinic. Kelly is a skin therapist and trainer at Caci in Otautahi.
We are sure you have all heard of or have visited one of the Caci Clinics across Aotearoa. They were first started in Auckland in 1994 specialising in skin care and treatment and now have over 50 locations across NZ, offering appearance medicine, skin rejuvenation, laser hair removal and body shaping.
They are passionate about ensuring everyone feels confident in their own skin, something that we can all struggle with when pregnant or breastfeeding, so Kelly is here today to talk to us about skin care, laser hair removal and injectables during these times.
Also, as you can hear the intro was recorded a couple of weeks ago and incase you missed it, Kathryn has welcomed her third son Bertie to her family.
Plus, we have a big update for you all xxx

This episode is with Dr Sophie Mace from Aotearoa Baby Clinic. Sophie is a Consultant GP and lactation consultant in Nelson/Tasman who specializes in perinatal and infant health, in particular breastfeeding, sleep and mental health. We were fortunate enough to record an episode with Sophie at the end of last year on ‘The First 1000 days’ and this has been one of our most listened to episodes so if you haven’t already, be sure to go back and have a listen.
Today, Sophie is going to be chatting with us about Neuro-diversity and parenting, in particular ADHD. We talk about:
What is ADHD?
How does ADHD appear differently in adults compared to children?
Common misconceptions around ADHD in adults
How ADHD could affect parenting
And lots more!

Join us this week when we have a chat with Logan, the Kiwi Dad himself! He talks about preparing to become a parent, their fertility journey, his perception of being a Dad vs reality and budgeting. Logan has some awesome tips for how to save money during the cost of living crisis, so make sure you check this episode out!

This episode is with Bronwen, the founder of Beautiful Beginnings (@beautifulbeginningsantenatal). Bronwen is a midwife, teacher and mum to Benny. Bronwen decided to put her two skills of midwifery and teaching together to create an antenatal course in Christchurch called Beautiful Beginnings.
We speak to Bronwen about all things birth. We cover:
Birth plans/preferences
Birthing in the hospital vs birth care
Cesarean birth
Vaginal birth
Induction
Forceps delivery
Ventouse (kiwi cup) delivery

We're back for 2023...we hope you've had a lovely Christmas and New Year period with your whānau.
In this ep we give you a bit of a life update and fill you in on what's been happening with us and the kids over the last month.
Enjoy xx

In this episode we speak to Dr Sophie Mace, a Consultant GP and lactation consultant in Nelson/Tasman who specializes in perinatal and infant health, in particular breastfeeding, sleep and mental health. Sophie also has a keen interest in ADHD and supporting neurodiverse parents, particularly in those first 1000 days.
You may also know Sophie as the founder of Aotearoa Baby Clinic, an awesome GP clinic in Nelson focussed on the perinatal period who also have incredible information and resources online at @aotearoa.baby.clinic on instagram. On top of all of this, Sophie also has her own two gorgeous children!