Welcome to Episode 236 of Beyond the Bump! This week, we're excited to kick off our first Bumpies on Board episode with our lovely VA, Clare Watson. Clare shares her heartfelt journey as a mum of two, discussing everything from CMPA (Cow's Milk

Hey Google, Should I have a third child?! - with Maggie Chretien

10 days ago 1h 7m

Welcome to Episode 236 of Beyond the Bump! This week, we chatted to Maggie Chretien about a much requested topic: how do you know when to add another child to your family, whether it's going from two to three or any other number for that matter

Would you say this is a raw dogging episode?! - with Sophie & Jayde

17 days ago 1h 8m

Welcome back to all our beautiful Bumpies listening! We hope you’ve missed us. This episode is going to be an absolute mixed bag—or as we like to call it, "raw dogging it"! You guys have sent us some questions you want answered as we discuss s

Sex toys: where do we even begin?! - with Rach, from LBDO

Apr 15th, 2024 1h 7m

Welcome to Episode 234 of Beyond the Bump! Today, we're chatting with Rachel Baker, the founder of LBDO, all about sex and intimacy. We reckon these topics are huge parts of parenthood often brushed under the rug, leading to heaps of shame and

If I choose not to sleep train, will my baby ever sleep? - with Tracey, Holistic Sleep Mumma

Apr 8th, 2024 1h 9m

Welcome to Episode 233 of Beyond the Bump! Today, we're chatting with Tracey from Holistic Sleep Mumma. This time around, we're diving into the world of coping with sleep deprivation without going down the sleep training route. We'll explore th

💜 BHTB: SEASON 1 FINALE: How can we emotionally cope with miscarriage, IVF & infertility? - with Ceci Jeffries

Apr 3rd, 2024 58m 35s

BEHIND THE BUMP - In today’s very special season finale we sit down with Ceci Jeffries, and ask her all the questions you want to know about emotional health when trying to conceive yourself, and how to help your friend who is going through a r

How do I find my style again as a mum? - with stylist, Liv Brown

Apr 1st, 2024 1h 11m

Welcome to Episode 231 of Beyond the Bump! Today, we're chatting with Liv Brown from Rattle Style. We've had lots of Bumpies asking for an episode on postpartum and mom style, so we're excited to dive in — we discussed general fashion and gathe

💜 BHTB: What was it like to adopt from another country? - with Tracey

Mar 27th, 2024 1h 17m

BEHIND THE BUMP - In today's episode we are treated to an incredible tale of perseverance and triumph. Tracey, mama of two, shares with us the ride of her life falling in love with two babies in Rodrigues, after years of infertility. Unforseeab

Is the mental load fair in your relationship?! Doing the Fair Play cards - with Nick and Sophie

Mar 25th, 2024 1h 20m

Welcome to Episode 227 of Beyond the Bump! In today's episode, Nick and I took a unique approach as we delved into the mental load Fair Play Cards.We'll provide a proper update on our progress once we've had more time with it, but I must say,

💜 BHTB: How did you go on after two second trimester losses? - with Alyssa

Mar 20th, 2024 1h 7m

BEHIND THE BUMP - In today's episode we have the absolute privilege of hearing from mama, Alyssa Movick. Alyssa has endured an unbelievably testing path creating her family and she speaks with humour and honesty as she unveils it all.In honour

How to feed your kids and not feel crap about it - with food scientist, Dr Emma

Mar 18th, 2024 58m 57s

Welcome to Episode 227 of Beyond the Bump! Today, we're joined by the amazing Dr. Emma, a food scientist, and we dive into the fascinating world of kids and food.In this episode, Dr. Emma enlightens us on what our kids 'should' be eating and

💜 BHTB: How did you get pregnant AFTER having a hysterectomy?! Australia’s first uterus transplant story - with Kirsty Bryant

Mar 13th, 2024 1h

BEHIND THE BUMP - In today’s episode we hear from an incredible mama, who also happens to be Australia’s very first uterus transplant recipient! Why did you need a hysterectomy?Who donated a uterus to you?What are the risks?What was the cos

What do you do when you're "not in labour" but you actually are? - with Haidee, proud Kamilaroi woman

Mar 11th, 2024 1h 2m

Welcome to Episode 225 of Beyond the Bump! Today, we've got the amazing Haidee with us. Haidee is a proud Kamilaroi person and she shares her experience having a pregnancy through the Aboriginal midwifery program. She also delves into the detai

💜 BHTB: What are the myths vs facts of fertility and IVF? - Your questions answered part 2 - with Dr. Timmy

Mar 6th, 2024 44m 4s

BEHIND THE BUMP - In today's episode we keep our chat going with Dr. Timmy - Obstetrician, Fertility & IVF expert AND Sophie’s dad! Should we freeze our eggs?How often should we have sex when ttc?Is ovulation tracking important?Are eggs or

Anyone else feeling overwhelmed by motherhood? Being compassionate with ourselves - with Belinda Haan

Mar 4th, 2024 1h 26m

Welcome to Episode 223 of Beyond the Bump! This episode contains honest, personal discussions about difficult emotions such as rage and anger. Motherhood provides plenty of experiences of joy, love and gratitude but it also contains frustratio

💜 BHTB: What are the myths vs facts of miscarriage and infertility? Your questions answered Part 1 - with Dr. Timmy

Feb 28th, 2024 54m 42s

BEHIND THE BUMP - In today's episode we chat with Dr. Timmy - Obstetrician, Fertility and IVF expert AND Sophie’s dad! What’s the most common reason for having a miscarriage?Why do missed miscarriages happen?Can stress/exercise/gluten cause

Boss Mama: how did you juggle HG with running small businesses? PND, PNA, IVF and so much more - with Keira Rumble

Feb 26th, 2024 1h 10m

Welcome to Episode 221 of Beyond the Bump! Today, we're joined by the incredible Keira Rumble, owner of Krumbled, Habitual Beauty, and Mini + Me—a true powerhouse! In this episode, we cover a range of topics from recurrent miscarriage and IVF

💜 BHTB: What does infertility feel like for a man? - with Jon Summers

Feb 21st, 2024 56m 53s

BEHIND THE BUMP - Ever wondered what the hell is going through your partner's mind when trying to conceive with IVF? Jon opens up about the incredible journey he has been on, trying to make a family with his wife after an unfortunate illness le

So what can I put on my face? Talking pregnancy & postpartum skincare - with Ellie, Skincare Expert

Feb 19th, 2024 52m 10s

Welcome to Episode 219 of Beyond the Bump! Join us as we sit down with Ellie, a skincare expert from Dermalogica. Today, we're delving into the nitty-gritty of pregnancy, postpartum, and breastfeeding skincare. Ellie breaks down the do's and d

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

Feb 14th, 2024 1h 5m

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 L

SAHD - Is it the same as being a SAHM?! - with Chi Shurn Lo

Feb 12th, 2024 1h 20m

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 bet

💜 BHTB: Why would you risk terminating to get a second baby? - with Melissa Barker

Feb 7th, 2024 1h 4m

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 & JaydeTopics discussed: sec

1 year of Pearl: How has it been having three kids?! - with Sophie & Jayde

Feb 5th, 2024 1h 10m

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 exp

💜 BHTB: After multiple miscarriages and IVF, how did you get a baby “for free? - with Katie Farrell

Jan 31st, 2024 1h 21m

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

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

Jan 29th, 2024 45m

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