In our 113th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Meggie from PepTalkHer. Meggie is an Australian expat that lives in New York. She runs a business that’s all about empowering women to know their worth financially!!!What is the gender pay gap in the developed world? And what are the reasons for the gender pay gap?How can we juggle being a good mother, lover, and employee? Can we really do it all or do we need to lower our expectations?How do companies get away with paying women less than men?Why we should start talking more openly about money! How to not take ‘desperate energy’ into a new job (if you are feeling desperate!)What is the great resignation? If we want a promotion, how often should we be asking for it? What are some ways we can increase our confidence?Do we need to disclose that we are pregnant when applying for a new job?Tips on adjusting to part-time work when we’ve always worked full-timeWhere can women seek help and ideas for a potential career change?And MORE!Goodies mentionedpeptalkher.comFree PepTalkHer App (Apple)Free PepTalkHer App (Android)Follow @peptalkher on IG 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.  This episode of Beyond the Bump is brought to you by KiwiCo:All our listeners will know that we like to get outside with our kids! Yep, definitely better parents when outdoors. But with nap times, the weather (thanks La Nina), this is often not possible!Yep and that’s when our beloved Kiwi Co Panda Crates come in handy! That they do! For those who haven’t heard us rabbit on about Kiwi Co’s Panda Crates before (first of all, where have you been?) second of all, they are subscription boxes designed for 0-2-year-olds that are filled with age-appropriate toys and activities that all have a research-based approach to play! Yep, what’s better than throwing a box of activities to your kids knowing they are learning as you put your feet up?I’ll tell you what’s better, the fact that every second month, 2 months worth of activities arrive straight to your doorstep too!! It&apos;s brilliant! Parenting smarter not harder - that’s my motto! Exactly! Goldie has been loving the peg puzzle which helps her to learn shapes, build her fine motor skills and explore problem-solving all at once! Yumi loves that one too. She has also been learning shapes through the squishy shapes and when she is over that uses them as pillows for her dolls which is very cute and keeps her busy for even longer!! If you want to create a foundation for learning with Panda Crate from Kiwi Co too, you can get 50% off your first month on ANY crate line (for any age) with the code BTB50 at kiwico.comYep, that’s KIWICO.com using BTB50! 

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How to know our worth at work and ask for more $$$ (as women and post partum mamas)? - with Meggie from PepTalkHer

In our 112th episode of Beyond the Bump,  we chat with Yara, from Life After Birth Psychology. Yara is a psychologist who specialises in women during pregnancy but especially postpartum who are dealing with identity changes and becoming a mother. In this episode, we speak to Yara all about mum rage!What is mum rage? Is it common and is it normal?What is the difference between anger and rage?Some practical strategies to help with mum rageWhat happens when we suppress anger?Is mum rage a primary or secondary emotion?How breathwork can be so powerful in helping you manage your mum rageHow do you know if your mum rage has gone a little bit too far? And does it mean that you’re depressed?How to cope with rage towards your partnerHow can we help defuse/deescalate our partner&apos;s rage?We hope you absolutely LOVE this episode!Goodies mentionedWhy Am I So Angry? Workshop with Yara PANDA – Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia https://www.lifeline.org.au/The Tapping Solution 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.  This episode of Beyond the Bump is brought to you by Youswim:We don&apos;t know about you, but when it comes to swimwear, there are a few things we look for!We need to feel confident and comfortable at the same time, and thanks to Youswim, a brand that we have actually loved and worn for years, ticks all the right boxes. For those who don&apos;t know, Youswim is a London based swimwear brand who creates luxuriously ribbed suits that adapt to fit you and your body through all its natural states of flux. Youswim is here to cater for you through all of life&apos;s journeys, which is why we have loved wearing their swimsuits - a single swimsuit can be worn through pregnancy, breastfeeding and beyond, and that is thanks to their seamless and stretchy size suits that come in one size to fit our naturally changing shapes. Youswim come in four styles, including one and two pieces, regular bottoms and their new shorts!To see what we are raving on about head to www.youswim.com and check out their 14 different colourways, or jump onto that Instagram @you.swim (you might even see us in there!) 

Am I the only one with mum rage? - with Yara from Life After Birth Psychology

In our 111th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with sexologist, Juliet Allen. We ask her all your questions about spicing up the bedroom.How can mother and lover coexist?Is there a shortcut for parent parents to fast-track stimulation if they don’t have time for foreplay?Tips on having sex when you co-sleep or share a room with your baby/toddlerHow can you help your partner increase their sex drive to match yours if you have a higher libido than them?Why it’s completely "normal" to have lulls in your sex life!Tips for whoever is still trying to get their head around their partner watching pornIs there a time when porn can become an issue in a relationship?Are threesomes beneficial or detrimental to relationships and how can one go about having a threesome with their partner?Do lubricants help with libido and should we be using them all the time?How would you recommend using The Juliet Pleasure Wand™?And MORE!!!We hope you absolutely LOVE this episode! We also hope it gives you a bit of a laugh because (Jayde especially!) opened up about some absolute pearlers in this one!Goodies mentionedThe Juliet Pleasure Wand™LubricantsPleasure SchoolBeyond 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.  This episode of Beyond the Bump is brought to you by Kiwi Co:Jayde, do you have any top activities that you would like to do with your kids this year? Well, the girls are into dancing, which is great, and I love activities that Yumi can do at home with or without me. Preferably without!Exactly. We&apos;ve actually already received our two monthly subscriptions from Kiwi Co.What about you, Sophie? Nice. Well, without stating the obvious, parks, beaches, anything outdoors is my kind of parenting. But Poppy and Goldie also love when we receive our Panda Crate subscription box for those rainy days or the slow days or the days that we just want to stay inside. So, for anyone listening, that has no idea what we are talking about, Panda Crate is a subscription box filled with playful, open-ended activities backed by research and designed especially for naturally curious and creative babies and toddlers.Exactly. With a Panda Crate Subscription from Kiwi Co, your baby or child receives a new crate filled with two months’ worth of products and content every other month. So, whether you have a new newborn or a toddler, the Panda Crate is perfect for your little one’s developing brain.Now the Panda Crate is designed just for infants and toddlers. Every crate comes with a magazine and activity card featuring research-backed content and activities to nurture your little ones.And to make it easier, it is all shipped right to your door, and there is absolutely no commitment, so you can pause or cancel at a

How can we spice up our sex life? - with sexologist Juliet Allen

In our 110th episode of Beyond the Bump, we do a bit of a recap of what we&apos;ve been up to over the festive break.We asked you guys to send in any stories of your festive season. There were highs, there were lows, there were gifting disasters, there were all sorts of things. So, know that if you had highs, you&apos;re not alone. If you had lows, you&apos;re not alone. If you had COVID, you&apos;re definitely not alone because there was a lot of that.And yeah, we hope you absolutely LOVE this episode! Just a quick warning, in this episode, we do talk about the mythology of Santa! There is also a lot of piss and poo talk too. So yeah, if you&apos;re feeling generally queasy, maybe steer clear! Join our Beyond the Bump Podcast Facebook Groups:BTB MAMA MATES MEET UPSChats for BTB Legends!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.   This episode of Beyond the Bump is brought to you by Kiwi Co:Jayde, do you have any top activities that you would like to do with your kids this year?  Well, the girls are into dancing, which is great, and I love activities that Yumi can do at home with or without me.Preferably without!Exactly. We&apos;ve actually already received our two monthly subscriptions from Kiwi Co. What about you, Sophie?  Nice. Well, without stating the obvious, parks, beaches, anything outdoors is my kind of parenting. But Poppy and Goldie also love when we receive our Panda Crate subscription box for those rainy days or the slow days or the days that we just want to stay inside.So, for anyone listening, that has no idea what we are talking about, Panda Crate is a subscription box filled with playful, open-ended activities backed by research and designed especially for naturally curious and creative babies and toddlers.Exactly. With a Panda Crate Subscription from Kiwi Co, your baby or child receives a new crate filled with two months’ worth of products and content every other month. So, whether you have a new newborn or a toddler, the Panda Crate is perfect for your little one’s developing brain. Now the Panda Crate is designed just for infants and toddlers. Every crate comes with a magazine and activity card featuring research-backed content and activities to nurture your little ones. And to make it easier, it is all shipped right to your door, and there is absolutely no commitment, so you can pause or cancel at any time. Build a foundation for early learning this year with Panda Crate from Kiwi Co. You can get 50% off your first month on any crate line with the code BTB50 at kiwico.com 

Did you miss us? Wait, don’t answer that! - with Sophie and Jayde

In our 109th episode of Beyond the Bump, we have two very special guests on the poddy to finish the year off with a bang... our husbands! You sent in your parenting pickles (aka awkward situations with your kids, in-laws or just in being parents) and we answer them! We hope you absolutely LOVE this episode!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.  This episode of Beyond the Bump is brought to you by Woolworths Delivery Unlimited Subscription Service:Let&apos;s talk about food. Yes, let&apos;s I am starving. Well, lucky for you, my Woolworths delivery is about to arrive. You get your shopping delivered?! Is this a mum hack you have not been telling me about? Yes. Yes it is. You can enjoy unlimited deliveries and more for less than $10 a month, and you only have to spend a minimum of $50 per order to use the service unlimited times. I&apos;m so doing this once we move into our new home. How does it work.Totally do it. Delivery Unlimited is a subscription service which can either be purchased month to month or annually (which is 30% cheaper) with a one off payment of $119 - you can trial it for free for 30 days.All right, you have sold me now. What&apos;s for lunch? Fresh salad with a side of meat pies. Oh, you’re speaking my language. Yeah gal! 

Did we just answer your parenting pickle!? - with non experts, us and our husbands

In our 108th episode of Beyond the Bump, Dr Timmy is back and this time he&apos;s answering all your questions about gestational diabetes!What is gestational diabetes?If you have gestational diabetes in one pregnancy how likely are you to have it in subsequent pregnancies? What is the glucose tolerance test and what will you go through to get the test?Why is gestational diabetes only tested at 28 weeks?Can you develop gestational diabetes after a normal glucose test?Why is gestational diabetes even tested? Like why do we need to know if we have it?If you have undiagnosed/unmanaged gestational diabetes will your baby come out bigger than he/she would have if you had diagnosed/managed it? Can we do anything to reduce our chances of getting gestational diabetes?Is gestational diabetes just &apos;for now&apos; and not forever?And MORE!!!! We hope you absolutely LOVE this episode! 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.  This episode of Beyond the Bump is brought to you by KiwiCo:I’ll tell you something we find hard with kids? Buying presents!!Whether it’s for our own kids, our nieces and nephews or for friends’ kids&apos; birthdays, it can be so hard to come up with birthday or Christmas ideas that will actually get used and not just lead to more junk!! Jayde recently got my nephew for his birthday a KiwiCo Panda Crate subscription which is such a great idea as all our girls love them! For those that don’t know, it will arrive at their house every second month with two months worth of product in it, all of which are backed by research and designed especially for curious and creative little ones!!  Poppy has been loving the animal match-up game where you match up which baby animal goes with the big animal. It&apos;s great for sorting skills, but she also gets to learn the names of baby animals which is super cute. And Yumi loves a game where she can get physical, so she’s been going crazy with Peek-A-Boo Base, where you press down one animal puzzle and another piece pops up else-were.Now watch every child close to us be gifted the exact same thing! If you like the sound of this and want to build a foundation for early learning with Panda Crate from KiwiCo, head to kiwico.com and use the code BTB50 to get 50% off your first month of any crate lineThat&apos;s right BTB50 for 50% off at kiwico.com 

Can anyone get gestational diabetes? - with Dr Timmy

Our Bonus 107th episode of Beyond the Bump is a little bit of a different one - it&apos;s not necessarily parenting related, but we feel like the things we talk about can get taken and adapted to parenthood and life in general.  We chat with astrologer Kristy Gray. Kristy went through ours and our husbands’ natal charts and told us all about what our star signs, our sun and our moon says about us as people, our current state, and our future! The stars are aligning people. So, get on board and have a listen. We hope you enjoy!Goodies mentionedkristygray.comBeyond 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. This episode of Beyond the Bump is brought to you by Bugaboo:Bugaboo is a brand that is known and loved in many, many households across the world, including our own.They are known for their incredibly well built, sturdy and equally sexy looking prams, but what some may not know is that they now do portacots too. Now we’re sure there are lots of listeners out there who up until this point have had absolutely no need for a portacot as their bub’s entire life, the furthest they&apos;ve had to venture is from the lounge room to the nursery.  But with things opening back up soon, this sponsorship could not have come at a better time. We have been trialling the new Bugaboo Stardust Portacot for the past couple of months or so, and the Stardust gets a tick of approval from Yumi and Goldie for its incredible comfort.But more importantly, let&apos;s be honest, a tick of approval from us as it unfolds so simply in just one second and folds down in just three. And there are no parts or pieces to keep track of for the assembly; it&apos;s all in one. It&apos;s also lightweight, so whether you&apos;re dumping the kids at the grandparent&apos;s house or regrettably taking them to a fancy resort with you, it&apos;s easy to get from A to B.If you want to check out the Bugaboo Stardust Portacot for yourself head to bugaboo.com or we both have a reel on our Instagram pages showing you just how easy this thing is. 

Um stars, reckon you could help me out here? - with astrologer Kristy Gray

Our 106th episode of Beyond the Bump is a little bit more serious than normal. Trigger warning, we do talk about child abuse and sexual assault. In this episode, we chat with Sara from Secure Foundations. Sarah has a background as a child practitioner and sexual abuse investigator. Now she is an online parenting coach helping parents raise emotionally intelligent and resilient little humans. We chat all about, risk reduction in terms of child safety and how we can have open communication with our kids about their bodies and consent:What can we do to teach our little ones about consent and body autonomy?Should we name genitalia by their proper name?When is it time to put nickers/swimwear on when friends are over and wanting to have a bath/shower together?How can we teach our kids about stranger danger without freaking them out?How to not dismiss our children’s feelings if they don’t want to go to daycare/school because they feel uncomfortable/don’t like their teacher?When there is someone who you are suspicious of in your child’s life what are some things you can do to delve a bit deeper?Is it okay to ask your child, ‘Does anyone touch your vagina/penis?’ or should we not randomly prompt it?What about secrets? Can we tell secrets as a fun activity in our families?What is the ‘safety network’ and ‘the hand’?How do we know when to believe our children when we feel like your child is always telling fibs?Should we allow our kids to go to sleepovers?And MORE!!!!We hope you absolutely LOVE this episode!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. This episode of Beyond the Bump is brought to you by KiwiCo:I’ll tell you something we find hard with kids? Buying presents!!Whether it’s for our own kids, our nieces and nephews or for friends’ kids&apos; birthdays, it can be so hard to come up with birthday or Christmas ideas that will actually get used and not just lead to more junk!! Jayde recently got my nephew for his birthday a KiwiCo Panda Crate subscription which is such a great idea as all our girls love them! For those that don’t know, it will arrive at their house every second month with two months worth of product in it, all of which are backed by research and designed especially for curious and creative little ones!!  Poppy has been loving the animal match-up game where you match up which baby animal goes with the big animal. It&apos;s great for sorting skills, but she also gets to learn the names of baby animals which is super cute. And Yumi loves a game where she can get physical, so she’s been going crazy with Peek-A-Boo Base, where you press down one animal puzzle and another piece pops up else-were.Now watch every child close to us be gifted the exact same thing! If you like the sound of this and want to build a foundation for early learning with Panda Crate from KiwiCo, head to kiwico.com and use the code BTB50 to get 50% off your first month of any crate lineThat&apos;s right BTB50 for 50% off at kiwico.com 

How can we talk to our kids about consent and safety? - with Sarah from Secure Foundations

In our 105th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with paediatric nurse, Penny. Penny shares some tips and tricks on how to help manage our kids at home, but then also red flags and signs to look out for when things might need a little bit more help. What to do if you are a bit of a hypochondriac and feel like you are continuously at the hospital with your kids?What are some essentials that are good to have at home?Any tips on getting your kids to actually take medication at home?Are suppositories alright?Is it true that if your child’s fever is about 40C that means they are really really sick?What are fibral convulsions and what to do if your child has them?What is a hair tourniquet? How do we know when our little ones have gastro-type symptoms? How do we know if a rash is something to be concerned about?What to do about head knocks and concussions?How do we know if our child has a broken bone and whether we should get it seen to?What are some of the red flags when it comes to breathing troubles/respiratory issues?Is it okay to give your child antihistamines to help with hayfever?And MORE!!!!We hope you absolutely LOVE this episode!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.  Goodies mentionedPenny&apos;s Instagram @sick.happensPenny&apos;s website sickhappens.com.auFREE &apos;sick child symptom checklist&apos;Poisons Hotline 131126  This episode of Beyond the Bump is brought to you by KiwiCo:I’ll tell you something we find hard with kids? Buying presents!!Whether it’s for our own kids, our nieces and nephews or for friends’ kids&apos; birthdays, it can be so hard to come up with birthday or Christmas ideas that will actually get used and not just lead to more junk!! Jayde recently got my nephew for his birthday a KiwiCo Panda Crate subscription which is such a great idea as all our girls love them! For those that don’t know, it will arrive at their house every second month with two months worth of product in it, all of which are backed by research and designed especially for curious and creative little ones!!  Poppy has been loving the animal match-up game where you match up which baby animal goes with the big animal. It&apos;s great for sorting skills, but she also gets to learn the names of baby animals which is super cute. And Yumi loves a game where she can get physical, so she’s been going crazy with Peek-A-Boo Base, where you press down one animal puzzle and another piece pops up else-were.Now watch every child close to us be gifted the exact same thing! If you like the sound of this and want to build a foundation for early learning with Panda Crate from KiwiCo, head to kiwico.com and use the code BTB50 to get 50% off your first month of any crate lineThat&apos;s right BTB50 for 50% off at kiwico.com 

How do we know when to take our little ones to emergency? - with Penny, paediatric nurse

In our 104th episode of Beyond the Bump, Dr Timmy is back and we’re talking all things morning sickness and hyperemesis:What is hyperemesis? When does morning sickness end and hyperemesis begin?The importance of having understanding and compassion for women who are experiencing morning sicknessDo we know what causes morning sickness? Why is there almost an abject refusal to give pregnant females medication or treatment for morning sickness or hyperemesis?Why is it called ‘morning sickness&apos; if it doesn’t just happen in the morning?How do we ensure we are giving our unborn baby enough nutrients if we have severe morning sickness? What supplements and medications can we take to ease nausea in pregnancy?What is the best thing Dr Timmy recommends to counteract pregnancy constipation?When does someone need to go to the hospital for hyperemesis?Alternative options to treating nausea in pregnancyAnd MORE!!!! We hope you absolutely LOVE this episode!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.  This episode of Beyond the Bump is brought to you by KiwiCo:I’ll tell you something we find hard with kids? Buying presents!!Whether it’s for our own kids, our nieces and nephews or for friends’ kids&apos; birthdays, it can be so hard to come up with birthday or Christmas ideas that will actually get used and not just lead to more junk!! Jayde recently got my nephew for his birthday a KiwiCo Panda Crate subscription which is such a great idea as all our girls love them! For those that don’t know, it will arrive at their house every second month with two months worth of product in it, all of which are backed by research and designed especially for curious and creative little ones!!  Poppy has been loving the animal match-up game where you match up which baby animal goes with the big animal. It&apos;s great for sorting skills, but she also gets to learn the names of baby animals which is super cute. And Yumi loves a game where she can get physical, so she’s been going crazy with Peek-A-Boo Base, where you press down one animal puzzle and another piece pops up else-were.Now watch every child close to us be gifted the exact same thing! If you like the sound of this and want to build a foundation for early learning with Panda Crate from KiwiCo, head to kiwico.com and use the code BTB50 to get 50% off your first month of any crate lineThat&apos;s right BTB50 for 50% off at kiwico.com 

Why do we get morning (every hour of the day/night) sickness? - with Dr Timmy

In our 103rd episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with dads, Ross and Jack. They tell us all about their journey through surrogacy to have their beautiful little girl, Oli: Why did they choose surrogacy over adoption or fostering?Is the adoption waitlist longer for a homosexual couple in Australia?Why did Ross and Jack decide to do their commercial surrogacy journey in California, America?How did they decide whose sperm they would use?Was the egg the surrogate’s egg or a donor’s egg?How much did their surrogacy journey cost?Did Ross and Jack have any gender preference?How has having a baby affected your relationship?Tips, tricks and words of advice for any parents about to start down the surrogacy or IVF processAnd MORE!!!!We hope you absolutely LOVE this episode!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. Goodies mentionedThe SNOO@rossandrewarthaThis episode of Beyond the Bump is brought to you by KiwiCo:I’ll tell you something we find hard with kids? Buying presents!!Whether it’s for our own kids, our nieces and nephews or for friends’ kids&apos; birthdays, it can be so hard to come up with birthday or Christmas ideas that will actually get used and not just lead to more junk!! Jayde recently got my nephew for his birthday a KiwiCo Panda Crate subscription which is such a great idea as all our girls love them! For those that don’t know, it will arrive at their house every second month with two months worth of product in it, all of which are backed by research and designed especially for curious and creative little ones!!  Poppy has been loving the animal match-up game where you match up which baby animal goes with the big animal. It&apos;s great for sorting skills, but she also gets to learn the names of baby animals which is super cute. And Yumi loves a game where she can get physical, so she’s been going crazy with Peek-A-Boo Base, where you press down one animal puzzle and another piece pops up else-were.Now watch every child close to us be gifted the exact same thing! If you like the sound of this and want to build a foundation for early learning with Panda Crate from KiwiCo, head to kiwico.com and use the code BTB50 to get 50% off your first month of any crate lineThat&apos;s right BTB50 for 50% off at kiwico.com 

What is the process with surrogacy? - with dads, Ross and Jack

We think our bonus 102nd episode of Beyond the Bump is going to be a funny one! We asked you guys to send in your parenting confessions, you know, the things that are maybe frowned upon in public, and we read out some of our absolute favourites. We hope you absolutely LOVE this episode!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.  This episode of Beyond the Bump is brought to you by Ickle Bubba:We would like to introduce our beautiful listeners Ickle Bubba. They are an award-winning British born brand that has just launched down under.Did you know that Ickle Bubba has a best-selling and award-winning pram?  It&apos;s called the Stomp All-in-One and it&apos;s a pram that ensures your baba is sitting or lying comfortably, setting you up ready and raring to go, to head out on adventures whatever the terrain.The Stomp has endless impressive features. In the bundle it comes with a rain cover, a backpack, a changing mat, a bassinet with a mattress, a foot warmer and car shades, just to name a few - so you can literally go anywhere!From the Stomp, Moon and Discovery, Ickle Bubba have prams that assist parents from birth to toddler with an all-in-one bassinet and seat liner that adapts to a toddler seat.The Ickle Bubba range is designed to provide options no matter what each day brings, or as the family grows.Yep. And they are committed to making their products affordable and super stylish. The only hard part is trying to choose your favourite product and colour!  To check out the entire Ickle Bubba range of prams and nurseries essentials, you can head to their website at www.icklebubba.com/auThey are also available now online at myer.com.au at Harvey Norman. Use the code BTB20 for 20% off until the end of this year - that&apos;s until 31 December 2021 (and just know that this excludes any sale items, and it also excludes Black Friday!)T&Cs:Only valid at www.icklebubba.com/auCode is valid until midnight, 31st December 2021Can ONLY be used non-discounted product (not already on promotion)Can not be used in addition on "3 for 2" promotionOnly ONE promotional code can be used in a single transactionDiscount code MUST be applied at checkout for discount to applyPromotion can be withdrawn at any time without prior noticeYou can also keep your eyes peeled for a giveaway via our Instagram. Just follow us at @beyondthebump.podcast  and it will be up very soon. 

BONUS EP - I'm a great parent but... with Sophie and Jayde

In our 101st episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Krista. Krista is a widow and grief expertWe ask her all your questions about how we can find space to grieve as a mother:What are the mental stages that one goes through when they lose a loved one? Are the 5 stages of grief a real thing?Does grief get smaller over time?How can we as adults talk about death and grief?How can we get over the awkwardness of grief and actually be helpful to someone who has lost a loved one?How do we discuss death and grief with our children?Is there an appropriate amount of grief to show our children?What is EFT Tapping?How can you make a lost loved one a part of your children’s life now that they’re no longer ‘here’?And MORE!!!!We hope you absolutely LOVE this episode!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.  Goodies mentionedThe Tapping Solution AppI Miss You by Pat ThomasGorilla Thumps and Bear Hugs by Alex OrtnerThe Invisible String by Patrice KarstKrista’s podcast, The Widowed Mom PodcastGrief Out Loud PodcastThe Dougy Center This episode of Beyond the Bump is brought to you FRANKiE4 footwear:Do you know what can be a challenge?Finding comfy shoes that aren&apos;t an eyesore. But it doesn&apos;t have to be our reality thanks to FRANKiE4 footwear.With FRANKiE4 you can be comfortable no matter how many kids you&apos;re chasing after, and you can look stylish at the same time. What&apos;s more, this brand was founded by podiatrists, so you know that they know all things feet.We absolutely love the fact that heaps of their shoes come with a soul saver pack, which is a range of insoles to choose from. So whether you have narrow feet or wide feet, you can find the perfect pair of shoes for you. Yes, and even if you&apos;ve got foot conditions like plantar fasciitis, flat feet just to name a few, or whether you&apos;ve got little or big feet, these are for you. FRANKiE4 have shoes from size 5 through to 13, and they have thousands of five-star reviews as well.They&apos;ve also got you sorted for any occasion with sneakers, slides, heels and flats that look good and feel even better.Shop online at frankie4.com and use the code :BEYONDTHEBUMP20 for 20% off - your feet can literally slide into our DMS later and thank us! 

How can we grieve as a parent or help those that are grieving? - with Krista, widow and grief expert

In our one-hundredth episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Ebony. Ebony is the mum of 4 under 4. She is also blind – she has retinitis pigmentosa and has progressively lost her sight since birth! We chat with her about her perspective of motherhood, which is obviously different to ours, but actually very similar in other ways: What is retinitis pigmentosa (RP) and at what age did Ebony get diagnosed?Can RP get passed on to your children? Did Ebony learn braille? When did Ebony meet her partner and what’s it like dating when you have very little vision? What’s it like being blind and being a mother?How does Ebony feel about getting out and about with her kids on her own?How does it feel not knowing what your children look like?How does Ebony tell her twins apart? Is there anything that Ebony thinks could be done to make motherhood or life in general more accessible for mothers/people who are vision impaired?And MORE!!!!We hope you absolutely LOVE this episode!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. Goodies mentionedModibodi.comFollow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes.  This episode of Beyond the Bump is brought to you by Fisher-Price and their new 3-in-1 On-the-Go Camper and 4-in-1 Ultimate Learning Bot:Have you heard about the brand-new products from Fisher-Price?  The girls have been loving their new 3-in-1 On-the-Go Camper, cause let’s be honest, around the loungeroom is about as far as any of us are travelling!Every time they look at it there is something new to engage with – it’s got songs, sounds, lights, phrases about the alphabet, colours, counting and shapes.  So basically, it does the parenting for you and it keeps them busy cause it&apos;s recommended for 9 months through to 3 years! Yumi has also been obsessed with the brand-new Fisher-Price 4-in-1 Ultimate Learning Bot. Like the Camper, it has interactive buttons with music, sounds and phrases.They&apos;re truly the perfect Christmas gift for your little ones as they can be used from when they are little bubs right through to active toddlers! If you&apos;re keen on getting your hands on either of these brand-new toys check them out at Target, Big W and Kmart. OR if you&apos;re feeling lucky we are going to be doing a massive giveaway with Fisher-Price on our page so follow us at @beyondthebump.podcast so you do not miss out!! 

Being a blind mother of 4 under 4, how do you do it? - with Ebony

In our ninety-ninth episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with physios, Jenna and Sam all about prolapse, particularly postpartum prolapse:What is prolapse?How do you know if you have a prolapse?The difference between incontinence and prolapseAre you using different muscles when holding in your bladder versus doing pelvic floor exercises?What are the different grades of prolapse?Should all postpartum women be checked for prolapse?Will you forever have to manage a prolapse?What is the importance of doing pelvic floor exercises and should you do them whilst you’re pregnant?Is there anything else we can do other than pelvic floor exercises to try and decrease the risk of developing a prolapse?What are pessaries?Are prolapses more common in women carrying twins and triplets?Can symptoms of prolapse happen after your 6-week check?How do women know if they need to be operated on?Does hyperemesis increase your risk of prolapse?Can menstrual cups lead to prolapse?And MORE!!!! We hope you absolutely LOVE this episode!Goodies mentionedModibodi.comBeyond 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.  This episode of Beyond the Bump is brought to you by Fisher-Price and their new 3-in-1 On-the-Go Camper and 4-in-1 Ultimate Learning Bot:Have you heard about the brand-new products from Fisher-Price?  The girls have been loving their new 3-in-1 On-the-Go Camper, cause let’s be honest, around the loungeroom is about as far as any of us are travelling! Every time they look at it there is something new to engage with – it’s got songs, sounds, lights, phrases about the alphabet, colours, counting and shapes.   So basically, it does the parenting for you and it keeps them busy cause its recommended for 9 months through to 3 years!  Yumi has also been obsessed with the brand-new Fisher-Price 4-in-1 Ultimate Learning Bot. Like the Camper, it has interactive buttons with music, sounds and phrases. They&apos;re truly the perfect Christmas gift for your little ones as they can be used from when they are little bubs right through to active toddlers!  If you&apos;re keen on getting your hands on either of these brand-new toys check them out at Target, Big W and Kmart.  OR if you&apos;re feel lucky we are going to be doing a massive giveaway with Fisher-Price on our page so follow us at @beyondthebump.podcast so you do not miss out!! 

Why does it feel like it’s hanging out of me?? Talking prolapses with physios, Sam and Jenna

Beyond the Bump is a brand new podcast brought to you by Jayde Couldwell and Sophie Pearce. This podcast is targetted at mums, just like you. A place to have real discussions and ask real questions (no matter how hard) with honest and authentic people. The aim is to have you feeling lighter, more supported and more understood after each listen.

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