Parental Well-Being Podcast
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Ep 19. The Cost of Raising a Young Family (0-5 years)
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When you are thinking about having a family, have you ever considered the cost of raising this family? What do you need to think about? With the rise ...
Ep 18. Mental Load
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When you have children there seems to be unending things to think about. Feeding times, nap times, playtime, transitioning to solid food. Organising ...
Ep 17. My Story. Raising Twins!
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk with Georgie Manning, a mum of four children, including twins. She opens up about the joy and the struggles of being a mum to t...
Ep 16. My Story. Parenting infants with food allergies
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Food allergies are a common concern for many parents with babies and young children. In this episode I talk with Aleshia Dearlove, a mum of two childr...
Ep 15. The process of becoming a mother - Matrescence
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matrescence is defined as the process of becoming a mother - those physical, psychological and emotional changes we go through after the birth of a ch...
Ep 14. Baby Loss
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Over 600 babies die between 20 weeks gestation and 12 months of age. It is also estimated that 1 to 2 out of 10 pregnancies result in a miscarriage. ...
Ep 13. Parental Burnout
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Parental Burnout is that long-term emotional, physical and mental exhaustion many parents experience. It can affect 2% - 12% of parents. A recent stud...
Ep 12: Screen time
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Many children watch programmes on various forms of ‘screens’ such as TV, ipads, smartphones, laptops. We also know many children in New Zealand wa...
Ep 11. Working School Hours
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Many parents struggle with the work/parent balance. Having children might mean working part-time and therefore having less pay. That can lead to finan...
Ep 10. Challenges faced by mums with rheumatoid arthritis
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation, pain and swelling in the joints. Rheumatoid arthritis often develops between t...
Ep 9. Am I Suffering from Perinatal Distress?
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Perinatal distress could affect up to 15% of New Zealand women, and the rate for Maori, Pacific, and Asian women is higher and could be up to one in t...
Ep 8. Healthy Babies Healthy Futures
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
According to the 2018 census, there were over 700,000 people who identified as the Asian ethnic group in New Zealand. Over 60% lived in Auckland. 21% ...
Ep 7. Postnatal Pelvic Dysfunction
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
30% of postnatal women will suffer from one or more symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction. If left untreated this can lead to embarrassment and social ...
Ep 6. Returning to work after several years as a full time parent
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When parents take a few years off work to look after and grow their families, it can be daunting to think about applying for a job again. How do I upd...
Ep 5. Jobs For Mums
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jobs For Mums is a marketplace connecting forward-thinking employers with amazing people looking for flexible work. In this episode, I talk to the fou...
Ep 4. Pelvic Pain in Pregnancy
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pelvic pain in pregnancy affects many women. You may notice pain in the front or back of the pelvis, buttocks, or groin. You may have pain with ...
Ep 3. Returning to work after parental leave
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Many parents share concerns about returning to work after parental leave. How can I determine how many hours I can work? How can I prevent mysel...
Ep 2. Has my body failed me. The physiology and function of the breast.
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We have likely heard the message “breast is best.” However, many women find breastfeeding challenging. In this episode join me, Shirena, and Dr Yv...
Ep 1. Introduction to the Parental Well-Being Podcast
26 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Parental Well-Being Podcast! The Parental Well-Being podcast is for parents who sometimes struggle with parenting while managing the co...