Beyond the Bump

By Sophie Pearce & Jayde CouldwellEducation Parenting Kids & Family

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Beyond the Bump episodes

June 12, 2023Winter bugs, how do we cope and when do they end?! - with Dr Golly, paediatrician
In our 183rd episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Dr Golly and he gives us a brilliant rundown of winter bugs. We hope you enjoy!!!
Are people getting more sick post Covid or is it our brains’ tricking us and Winter has always been this bad?
Eastern versus Western medicine practices.
What are the most common illnesses in kids during Winter?
How do you treat lice? And is there any way to prevent it?
What are some red flags we should look out for in our kids when it comes to winter illnesses?
What does Dr Golly have in his medicine kit at home that’s worth parents having?
What’s a normal amount of illnesses per year?
Should we be sending our kids to daycare to build a stronger immune systems?
Do immunisations help with all the illnesses?
Thoughts on kids under five years old getting the flu vaccination?
How long is someone contagious for when they have the flu?
Should we be using humidifiers when our kids have upper respiratory tract infections?
Is it a myth or a fact that being cold makes you sick?
How should we dress our kids when they have a fever?
Does the colour of kids snot mean anything?
Viral versus bacterial. What are the differences between the two and which is more common?
Should we be giving probiotics together with antibiotics?
Tips for children who will not take medication.
How cautious do we need to be about keeping toddlers away from newborns? And should we pull our little one out of daycare when a newborn arrives?
Are there certain foods we should avoid feeding ourselves and our bubs after a gastro virus?
Why do bubs under 3 months who have a fever need to see the doctor?
And SO MUCH MORE!!!
Resources:
Listen to Dr Golly & the Experts podcast on Apple or Spotify

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.
1 hr 9 min
June 05, 2023What has postpartum with twins looked like for you? - with Leila, Postpartum Doula
In our 182nd episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Leila. Leila is a postpartum doula from Village for Mama and she has recently had twins. She chats to us all about her twin pregnancy, her twin postpartum and everything in between. We hope you enjoy!!!
How did you know you were ready to try for baby number two?
What was it like finding out you were pregnant with twins?
Were you more sick while pregnant with your twins or your singleton?
How did you get through having hyperemesis with a young child?
How did you find ways to nourish your body while struggling with hyperemesis?
How was it carrying twins? How does it feel on your body?
Tips for getting through that mental game of waiting when you’re overdue.
What’s the reality of postpartum with twins?
What does a typical day look like for you?
What support did you put in place that practically helped you in your postpartum with twins?
How do you go about dividing your time between your four year old and your 7-week old twins?
What are things you should not say to a twin mum?
What are some newborn essentials for twins?
And SO MUCH MORE!!!

Resources:
Listen to Leila’s episode on The Boob to Food Podcast
Listen to Rana’s episode on Beyond the Bump
themealtrain.com
Follow Leila on Instagram: @villageformama

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.
1 hr 14 min
May 29, 2023How can we raise our girls to like themselves? - with author, Kasey Edwards
In our 181st episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Kasey Edwards. Kasey is a researcher and coauthor of the book, Raising Girls Who Like Themselves – that’s all we need to say and we hope you enjoy!!!
Should we be raising our girls and boys differently?
How can we teach our daughters body love and acceptance?
What is the key to body confidence?
Should we be avoiding Barbie TV shows, fairytales and old school Disney princess movies?
How do we respond to our daughters when they ask us why we are putting on make-up or shaving our legs?
How do we tackle conversations with our kids when they’re wearing clothing that is inappropriate or want to be nude?
How do we help our kids make their own choices and decisions?
How do we teach our children what a good friend is?
Social media – when do we know that they're ready for it and how do we prepare them for it?
What’s the best way to teach our kids about consent and sex? And at what age should this start?
What if our daughter (four years old) is flirtatious and loves attention from older boys? Should we be worried?
How do we foster having independent, assertive and fierce girls, but still being able to parent them without squashing their self esteem?
And SO MUCH MORE!!!
Resources:
Raising Girls Who Like Themselves
Bringing Up Boys Who Like Themselves
Help your daughter choose friends who are good for her: https://www.raisinggirlswholikethemselves.com/friend
Body confidence family health check: https://www.raisinggirlswholikethemselves.com/healthcheck

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.
1 hr 28 min
May 22, 2023How is Pearl already 3 months old?!? Chatting about the fourth trimester with Sophie and Nick
In our 180th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Sophie and Nick and they answer all your questions about the fourth trimester with Pearl – how it’s been, how being a family of three has been, the hard parts, the good parts etc.
Which has been the hardest transition, 0-1 kids, 1-2 kids or 2-3 kids?
Tips for finding balance as well as time for yourself with three kids?
What’s your favourite part about having three kids?
What was harder, the first 12 weeks of pregnancy or the first 12 weeks having a newborn?
How has Pearl’s postpartum compared to the other two?
Sophie, how do you go about asking Nick for help?
How do you find time for each other amongst the chaos?
What do you do each day just for yourselves?
Top tips for preparing older kids for a new sibling.
How did you handle visitors in the newborn days? Did you have any set boundaries?
How is Pearl’s sleep at 12 weeks and is she in a routine?
What are the sleeping arrangements? And what does bedtime look like with three kids?
Top tips for sleep deprivation and how to remain optimistic during the newborn haze?
Are you sure you won't have a fourth?
Sophie, have you recovered physically? And how are you feeling about your postpartum body?
What baby items can Sophie not live without?
Is there anything they wish they had done differently in the newborn days?
And SO MUCH MORE!!!

Resource links:
Bednest Bedside Bassinet Co Sleeper
Beyond by BabyLove nappies
BabyDink Carrier Code: SOPHIE10
Baby loungers: Snuggle Me Organic or Linen Social
Bath Support from The Memo
The Essential Milk Bra (leakproof): MILK LABEL
Haakka Ladybug Code: SVPEARCE10
Modibodi Undies
Disposable Postpartum Underwear: Bubba Bump Baby

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.
1 hr 22 min
May 15, 2023Does dummy/thumb sucking deserve the bad rap? with Speech Pathologist, Jess
In our 179th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat to Jess. Jess is a speech pathologist and we chat to her all about thumb sucking and dummy use. This can be a pretty heated topic where parents have so many questions like, ‘what damage am I causing?’ versus ‘I need to use this to survive!’
Dummy versus thumb sucking. Is one better than the other?
Is there anything we can do to encourage thumb sucking? Or are some kids just into it and others aren’t?
Conversely, should we discourage thumb sucking and use a dummy instead?
What are the main concerns with thumb/finger sucking?
How would we go about weaning thumb/finger sucking? And how do we do it at night?
Everyone seems to be getting braces when they’re older nowadays, so why does it matter if our bubs move their teeth around with their thumbs?
What can we do if their thumbs keep getting blistered and sore?
Dummies — do they deserve the bad rap that they get?
What are the pros and cons of dummies?
When should we introduce the dummy?
Do dummies reduce the risk of SIDS?
If our bubs are less than one year old, what is the best way to wean a dummy?
How often are we supposed to be replacing and/or sterilising dummies?
And SO MUCH MORE!!!

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.
1 hr
May 01, 2023How can I get my kid to play for more than two minutes? - with Erica, from Chronicles of Play
In our 178th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Erica from Chronicles of Play. Erica is a primary school teacher and a play enthusiast and we chatted all about the best kids toys, what we can get longevity out of, how to encourage independent play, imagination, creativity and so much more!!! We hope you enjoy!!!
What is ‘normal’ play for each age group/development?
Tips for those who feel embarrassed singing to their bubs.
What are the main things that we’re looking for when choosing toys for our kids?
What is open-ended play?
Why do children always play with things that are not toys?
Are lighter, bright, loud toys bad for our babies?
Will our kids be more creative if they learn to play with wooden, natural toys?
How do we know when a child has outgrown a toy?
What are toy libraries? And how do they work?
What are some examples of long-term toys?
How important is playing with our kids? What amount of time should be with us versus independent play?
Advice for mums who are struggling to play with their sons and stereotypical boy toys.
When we’re playing with our kids, should we be thinking about entertainment or education?
Tips for learning to play with other kids. And at what age is it important for this to start happening?
How can we help encourage independent play?
And SO MUCH MORE!!!
Resources mentioned:
DUPLO
Listen to, So let’s talk screen time - with Brad, Child Psychologist of Unplugged Psychologist on Apple Podcast and Spotify

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.
1 hr 6 min
April 24, 2023 Why don’t I love my baby? Pre and post-natal depression - with Annette
In our 177th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Annette. Annette shares with us her experience and journey with postnatal depression after having her second child. We hope you enjoy!!!

Resource links:
In a crisis call Lifeline: 13 11 14
PANDA hotline: 1300 726 306
Panda.org.au
Follow PANDA Australia on Instagram @pandanational
Gidget Foundation
Beyond Blue
Butterfly Foundation

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.
1 hr 8 min
April 19, 2023 BONUS episode - what’s your parenting porkie?
In our 176th BONUS episode of Beyond the Bump, we’re talking all things parenting porkies – whether that be little white lies that you tell your kids or maybe just full blown lies that your parents told you! We hope you enjoy!!!

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.
50 min
April 17, 2023What actually happens in an induction? - with midwife, Beth
In our 175th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with the beautiful Beth Ryan from @birthwithbeth_. Beth is a midwife and founder of PowerBirth online courses and today she talks to us all about inductions! We hope you enjoy!!!
Beth talks about her online course, Positive Induction of Labour, and why she decided to put it together
What is an induction? And would a stretch and sweep be considered one?
What are the most common reasons that people will get induced?
Can you get induced for a VBAC?
What about big babies? What questions should we be asking if we are being recommended to have an induction due to the size of our bub?
Can you just opt for an induction for any reason?
Are there different types of inductions?
Is induction more painful than natural contractions?
Is there benefit after you get your waters broken, waiting a while to see if that puts you into labour?
If we want an epidural, at what point in the induction process is it recommended?
Once the drip is up and we're in established labour, can the drip then be turned off?
Do you have to have continuous monitoring with an induction?
Cascade of intervention – what does that mean and is it a legitimate thing?
Is the negative stigma surrounding inductions justified?
And so MUCH MORE?

Resource links:
Birthwithbeth.com.au
Follow Beth on Instagram @birthwithbeth_
Take Beth’s online birth course PowerBirth
Take Beth’s online Positive Induction of Labour course

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.
1 hr 15 min
April 10, 2023What’s the mental load of IVF? 5 years of IVF, bipolar, donor sperm, eggs and so much more! - with Jossie Williams
In our 174th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Jossie. Jossie reached out to us saying that she has been going through IVF for over 5 years - she has such a layered story with elements that we feel all our listeners can relate to. We hope you enjoy!!!
Jossie talks about being a gay woman who is with a transgender male partner.
Were there any hard times during Jossie’s teen years due to her sexuality?
When did Jossie’s reproductive journey begin? And when did she know that she needed IVF?
What’s the difference between IUI and IVF?
Jossie talks about having bi-polar and endometriosis and going through IVF
What is the difference between an IVF cycle versus a transfer?
What's it like living with bi-polar? And does Jossie ever have manic episodes?
Jossie talks about that excruciating two-week wait after an IVF transfer
What does the process of choosing a sperm donor entail?
What’s the process of egg donation? And was it something Jossie had ever considered?
Does Jossie and her partner plan on raising their child gender neutral?
What is social infertility?
What is the best way you can support someone going through IVF and/or infertility issues?
And so MUCH MORE

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.
1 hr 3 min

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Beyond the Bump is a podcast brought to you by Jayde Couldwell and Sophie Pearce. It began in the baby years and has grown right alongside us, because motherhood keeps evolving long after the baby stage ends.