In this week's spicy spicy juicy juicy episode we're answering all of your anonymous questions!! Thank you to our amazing listeners for loading us up with with some cute and interesting questions to answer. We're chatting about first kisses, celebrity crushes, worst parenting advice we've ever gotten, lesbian relationships and so much more!

This week we're running our end of year Christmas giveaway with some amazing products from some of our favourite sponsors throughout the year! The giveaway includes products from:

Sleep Girl - @thesleepygirl_au

Popic - @popicau

Hannah Hellyer Illustration - @hannahhellyerillustration

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To enter, head to our instagram page @babybrain.podcast and click on the giveaway post for instructions and details. For a BONUS 5 ENTRIES (oh la la!) screenshot yourself listening to this episode and add it to your story tagging us.

Good luck!!

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This week we're chatting with the amazing and hilarious Lauren Brenton, a Midwife and mother of 4! Lauren talks us through everything we need to know about the stages of labour, and tools you can use during each stage.

In this chat we cover what the different stages of labour are, how you can tell that you are in labour, tricks to bring on labour, tips for the support person during labour, tips for nausea during labour, pain relief options and non medicated tools at your disposal!

This episode has so much relevant information to everyone heading into labour, and if you've already had kids it might just bring back some fun memories from a very intense and beautiful time of your life!

If you want to learn more about Lauren, you can follow her on instagram @onemammidwife or head to her website www.onemamamidwife.com

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In this week's episode we chat with the beautiful Tahnee, Founder of Hello Fern Australia all about how to preserve those special memories with your little ones.

In the day to day grind of parenting it can be so hard to remember to write down special moments and document milestones, but this episode will give you such a good guide and inspiration so you can look back in years time and remember how gorgeous your bubs were!

Tahnee specialises in preserving memories and has a range of beautiful products available through her business Hello Fern to store and document your baby or child's development.

In this episode we talk about why documenting these memories can be so important, some easy and creative ways to start, which milestones or memories are great ones to keep and so much more!

To learn more about Tahnee, follow @hellofernaustralia on Instagram, Facebook or Tiktok. You can also check out her amazing range of products at www.hellofern.com.au and use the code babybrain at checkout for 10% off.

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We're so honoured to have the beautiful Meagan Donaldson on with us this week to share the story of her daughter Violet. October is pregnancy and infant loss awareness month and we feel so privileged to be able to hold space for important conversations like these.

Meagan talks us through the story of her beautiful daughter Violet who was sadly affected by a genetic condition which came to light during the pregnancy. Meagan shares her story of pregnancy then termination and birthing her beautiful daughter. She shares some amazing insights on how to help parents during these situations and also her experience with pregnancy after loss.

Maegan also shares with us some of the amazing things she has been doing in this space to make other parents experiencing loss feel less alone. This includes creating a loss room at her local hospital, as well as publishing her book "Still a Mum".

We hope this story helps any other parents going through loss feel a bit more seen and know that you are not alone. Sending so much love out to anyone who has experienced the loss of a baby, infant or loved one.

To find out more about Meagan, you can visit her website www.meagandonaldson.com.au or follow her story on instagram @violets_gift

Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss pregnancy loss, still birth, genetic conditions and termination for medical reasons.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Meagan's book "Still a Mum" can be purchased through her website meagandonaldson.com.au or from your favourite online retailer.

Meagan's Article on what to say to parents who have had a stillbirth can be found here:

https://thelatch.com.au/stillborn-baby-what-to-say/

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Breastfeeding can be hard! And those first few days and weeks can be the most difficult to set up a great latch, good supply and regular feeds all while juggling the newborn life.

This week we're chatting to the incredible Midwife and IBCLC Susie Prout who is talking to us about how to set up great habits from the start to give you the best chance at successful breastfeeding if breastfeeding is what you choose to do.

In this episode we discuss how you can prepare for your breastfeeding journey during pregnancy, what to do in those first few days of breastfeeding, what colostrum is and what happens when your milk comes in, frequency of feeds and what a standard feed should consist of.

If you'd like to learn more about Susie, you can head to her website at www.susieproutlactation.com or follow her on instagram @susieproutlactation

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Who else has a toddler? Who is about to have a toddler or can relate to when their kids were toddlers? Do you feel completely outmanned by these tiny little dictators? Do they make you laugh, scream and cry all at once? Get this episode in your ears for all the relatable content.

This week Em and Hannah are sharing war stories about the crazy life of being a toddler Mum. Why do they have tantrums every 5 minutes? What's with the demon voices? And the elaborate routines that have to be exactly right or they will lose it? How are they so cute, but also so explosive?

Tune in for a big lol about these crazy little humans!

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In this week's episode we chat to the amazing Ariane, Mum of two angel babies and body acceptance advocate.

Ariane shares with us her recent experience with two miscarriages. We talk through the emotions and logistics around having a miscarriage and bring to light some important things that others can do to support someone during this period.

In this episode we also chat about body positivity and body acceptance, and how to be confident in the skin you're in!

This was such a beautiful, natural and raw chat and we wanted to say a huge thank you to Ariane for sharing her story with us.

If you'd like to learn more about Ariane, you can follow her through the links below:

Instagram:

@ariane_sparkles

@ariane_sparkles.me

@ariane_sparkles_weddings

@ariane_sparkles_swimwear

Website:

www.arianesparkles.com

Facebook:

@arianesparkles

Tiktok:

@arianesparkles

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In this week's episode we're talking all things parental stress and anxiety with the amazing Dr Leon Levitt.

Anxiety after having your babies especially in those first few months is such a common thing, and something that we both felt during our parenting journey. As a society we need to get better at supporting new parents and recognising the signs if they need help.

Dr Leon Levitt is a GP Obstetrician with 30 years of experience working with newborn babies, children and new parents. He has spent his career guiding parents through what can be a vulnerable period, and has a wealth of experience navigating stress and anxiety.

Dr Leon has recently published his new book "What do I do now? The basics of parenting babies ... without stress." You can purchase a copy through the below link:

You can also learn more about Dr Leon www.babystepshealth.com.au or @babystepshealth on instagram.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

What do I do now? Dr Leon's Book - https://www.booktopia.com.au/what-do-i-do-now-the-basics-of-parenting-leon-levitt/book/9781925736892.html

Gidget Foundation for Perinatal Mental Health - www.gidgetfoundation.org.au/ or @gidgetfoundation

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This week we're doing a deep dive into two common medical conditions affecting a woman's reproductive organs; Endometriosis and PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome).

We have the incredible Dr Andrew Zuschmann back on with us to answer all of our questions, including what these conditions are, symptoms to look out for, how they are diagnosed, how they are treated and how they might affect fertility.

We know both PCOS and Endo can be quite common, but also at times tricky to diagnose and even awkward to talk about. We hope this episode opens up more conversations about what symptoms to look out for, when it's time to speak to your health care professional, and how you can best support someone with Endo or PCOS.

Dr Andrew Zuschmann is an Obstetrician, Gynaecologist and Fertility Specialist working out of Anaria Clinic in Miranda. If you want to learn more about Dr Andrew Zuschmann, head to his website at www.andrewzuschmann.com and follow him on instagram @drandrewzuschmann. You can also book in for a consult through www.anaria.com.au

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Welcome to the ep with spicy spicy questions and hot juicy goss! If you don't want to hear about sex drugs and rock and roll (pre babies of course) then maybe give this one a miss. 😂

In this week's episode we're doing a bit of a "get to know us better" exercise by playing a round of quick fire questions. Emma and Hannah answer 20 questions each (that they haven't heard before) and have 1 minute to answer each question on the spot.

This episode is full of lols, some very spicy content, cute memories and raw reflections of motherhood. We think you'll know both of us a little too well after listening to this one. 😉

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