Growing
Episodes
E30: Birth story! Eliza, Ben and Baby Sullivan - Part 1
12 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I chat to new Mum Eliza and share part 1 of her amazing birth story. This story had me nodding along with a giant smile on my face the...
E29: How can non-birthing parents help in the postpartum period?
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re expecting a baby, and you’re not the one preparing to give birth you might be starting to consider what your role is in the newborn days...
E28: Flying solo: How to thrive when your partner is away
05 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you usually parent as a couple, it can be SO daunting to take on the task alone if your partner is away. But, over the course of parenting, this sc...
E27: Breast engorgement…Ouch!
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the early days of breastfeeding, it’s common to experience overfull, tight breasts as your milk comes in and this can be so uncomfortable! In thi...
E26: Is this labour???
26 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I step you through the tell-tale signs that labour is beginning and more importantly the reason why your midwife or doctor may encoura...
E25: Bye-bye boob - Our experience with weaning
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Oh gosh, strap in! I didn’t realise how many lingering emotions I had on this topic until I hit record and started talking. In this episode I let yo...
E24: The newborn hearing screen with Crystal from Early Ears Education
19 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know that all newborns have their hearing tested within days of birth? In this episode we are joined by Crystal who is a clinical audiologist. ...
E23: What happens at a routine pregnancy check up?
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a peek into what to expect at a routine pregnancy check up. I run you through: The frequency of routine visits What the goals of ap...
E22: A product to make breast pumps more comfy - yay! With Alex founder of Milkdrop
12 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I chat with Alex, founder of Milkdrop, a company determined to make your breast pump experience just that little bit easier! In this c...
E21: Permission to feed your baby…however you want to!
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you feeling the pressure to feed your baby a certain way? Maybe you are trying to navigate the early days of breastfeeding and feel like no matter...
E20: Why monitoring your baby’s movements during pregnancy is SO important
05 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you are in your second trimester, your care provider will begin asking you about your baby’s movement. Why? Because a change to your baby’s reg...
E19: What can I actually do to prepare for birth?
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re currently pregnant you are probably being told to ‘prepare’ for birth… and you might be thinking… I want to prepare but honestly, ...
E18: A snapshot of ‘natural’ ways to bring on labour…do they actually work?
29 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode looks at 5 popularly suggested strategies for getting labour started. If you are heavily pregnant and willing labour to begin, or pe...
E17: The whooping cough vaccine in pregnancy
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode looks at what whooping cough is, why the vaccine is suggested for all pregnant people and what we can do to protect newborns from whoopin...
E16: Naturopathy, doula life & knowing when to pivot! - with Vaughne Geary
22 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In our first episode of Growing for 2023, I sat down with Vaughne Geary (@vaughne.geary) for a big beautiful chat about…life! Vaughne is a Melbourne...
E15: Daycare questions asked and answered!
18 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In our final episode for 2022, I deep dive into our experience with starting daycare including questions submitted by the Birth With Beth Community. T...
E14: Baby’s first Christmas! With Claire Andrews
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Growing we are joined by Claire Andrews. Claire is a midwife, maternal child health nurse, mum and owner of Safe Hands Early Parent...
E13: Dropping to 1 nap: How we navigated this change to sleep!
11 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ahh nap transitions! IYKYK, they can be so tough. We recently dropped from 2 naps down to 1 so in this episode I chat through how we knew it was time ...
E12: 5 birth space essentials that CAN’T fit in your suitcase
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve followed me on instagram for a while, or you’ve engaged in any of my courses, you know i’m super passionate about creating environment...
E11: Sleep safety in pregnancy: What’s recommended?
04 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know that sleeping on your back in late pregnancy is not recommended? This episode runs through some facts and myths around sleep position in p...
EP10: Conversations to have with your partner BEFORE bub arrives
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Growing! Today we're talking about three conversations to have with your partner in pregnancy. When a newborn joins the family, sleep ...
EP09: Here’s something I wish I had during pregnancy (and no, you can’t buy it at Baby Bunting)
27 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lately I've been reflecting on my pregnancy with my daughter...what was good about it? What did I find challenging?... And what I keep coming back to ...
EP08: Get to know me a little better
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we are backtracking a little. I put up a question box on my IG stories inviting you to ask anything you wanted to know about me or...
EP07: Your first appointment with a midwife or OB
20 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Your first appointment with your chosen care provider is known as the ‘booking in visit’. Today I chat you through what to expect and answer the f...
EP06: What if I miscarry? I’m so nervous all the time
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
While it is scary and hard to think about, especially when you’re in the early weeks of your pregnancy, it is estimated that up to 1:4 women will ex...
EP05: Story time! My first trimester
13 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
While I was super excited to be pregnant, I found the first few months of pregnancy to be incredibly physically and emotionally challenging. In this e...
EP04: Help! I feel soooo sick!!
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It is estimated that around 70-80% of pregnant people will experience nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy. Today we’re chatting about that icky s...
EP03: Your incredible body during the first trimester
06 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Growing! Today is episode 3 and we are deep diving into body changes in the first trimester. We know that as bub grows, so does your b...
EP02: Early pregnancy ultrasound: The who, the what, the why
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 2 of Growing we are talking early pregnancy ultrasound, also known as ‘the dating scan’: What is it? Do I need one? What will happe...
EP01: What happens after a positive pregnancy test?
30 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the very first episode of Growing (yay!) we are starting at the beginning and chatting through what happens after a positive home pregnancy test? T...