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 & Jayde

Topics discussed: secondary infertility, recurrent miscarriage, emotional wellbeing, IVF, Fragile X Syndrome, TFMR (Termination For Medical Reasons).

Have sex and get pregnant. It’s easy right? Not for 1 in 6 of us. From the makers of Beyond the Bump, we bring you Behind the Bump. A place to share stories and shed light on miscarriage, IVF, infertility and more. If you’re trying to conceive, if your friend is doing IVF, or if you love a moving story, Before The Bump is the podcast for you. 

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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 experiences the bittersweet emotions of embracing her as the final addition to their family.

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.  

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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 way.

Hosts: La & Sophie

Topics discussed: recurrent miscarriage, chemical pregnancy, molar pregnancy, chemotherapy, pregnancy after loss, IVF, Natural Killer Cells, sperm motility.

Have sex and get pregnant. It’s easy right? Not for 1 in 6 of us. From the makers of Beyond the Bump, we bring you Behind the Bump. A place to share stories and shed light on miscarriage, IVF, infertility and more. If you’re trying to conceive, if your friend is doing IVF, or if you love a moving story, Behind The Bump is the podcast for you. 

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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 adventure in Japan, and Jayde's Bali getaway with girlfriends. 

In a vulnerable moment, Jayde also shares her recent ADHD diagnosis, offering a glimpse into her personal journey. Meanwhile, Sophie gets emotional about Poppy starting big school, Goldie in preschool, and baby Pearl gearing up for her first birthday!

We've missed you, and to make up for it, we're doubling up on content with the launch of our new podcast, "Behind the Bump." Tune in this Thursday, February 1, for the first episode of our mini-series exploring the myriad ways people become parents.

Thanks for being part of our journey, Bumpies! We love you!!!

Resources:

Join the Behind the Bump Facebook group HERE

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. 

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Welcome to episode 212 of Beyond the Bump - our final episode for 2023!!!! Join us as we chat with the amazing Laksmi Wilson all about the chaos and charm of raising three boys and tackling sibling adjustments. 

The title says it all, so kick back, and enjoy our last hurrah of the year. Wishing everyone a joyous Merry Christmas (for those celebrating) and a fantastic New Year! We'll catch you back here, same time, same place in 2024!

Oh, and we've also got some pretty exciting news to spill! If you're missing us over the festive break, no worries – we're coming back with double the BTB goodness for the first bit of 2024!!!

We love you Bumpies!!!

Resources:

Follow @drowningindudes

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.  

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Welcome to episode 211 of Beyond the Bump! In this festive edition, we're joined (once again!) by Claire Andrews, a maternal child health nurse and midwife, and we delve into the ins and outs of navigating your baby's first Christmas and holiday season. 

The holidays can be overwhelming, especially when you're still adjusting to your new bundle of joy, managing routines, and dealing with well-intentioned opinions. 

Our discussion today is filled with personal anecdotes along with Claire's professional advice - from handling the holiday chaos to finding joy in the midst of stress, join us as we aim to simmer down the Christmas pressure and reignite the spirit of joy during this special season. 

We hope you enjoy!!

Resources:

Follow @safehandsparenting 

Listen to @themoment.podcast

Feed Safe app 

Cloud Baby Monitor app 

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.  

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Welcome to episode 210 of Beyond the Bump! We sit down with Rachael Casella all about child loss - from finding out her daughter's diagnosis to navigating through the loss. We also chat about genetic carrier screening and Mackenzie's Mission. 

It's a genuine and touching conversation, and we're grateful to Rachael for letting us in on her story as well as sharing Mackenzie's journey with us. 

To learn more about Mackenzie's Mission - mackenziesmission.org.au

To learn more about Lumi Health - lumihealth.com.au

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.  

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Welcome to our CHRISTMAS BONUS episode of Beyond the Bump! Today, we're chatting all about the mental load of Christmas – because let's be real, nothing quite says burnout for a mum like the end of November and start of December! 

Join us as we navigate the challenges and share experiences, aiming to make you feel less alone during the festive season.'Tis the season for real talk on the merry, messy side of motherhood!

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.  

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Welcome to episode 208 of Beyond the Bump! Today we chat to Jane McFadden, the amazing mama behind the podcast, ADHD Mums. 

As a mother recently diagnosed with ADHD, Jane sheds light on the surge in awareness, especially among women and mothers. Join us as we explore the reasons behind the uptick in diagnoses, the prevalent misconceptions surrounding ADHD, and the unique manifestations in girls, women, and moms that defy stereotypical expectations. 

The episode then takes an intriguing turn as Jayde reflects on how these symptoms resonate with her own experiences, turning the discussion into a delightful journey of self-discovery. 

We hope you enjoy!!!

Resource links:

Listen to Jane's podcast: ADHD Mums

Contact Jane: [email protected]

Follow ADHD Mum’s on IG: @adhd_mums

If you are keen to be assessed for ADHD and don’t know where to start listen to Jane’s episode is here

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. 

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We've got the incredible Claire Andrews, a maternal child health nurse and midwife, talking all about the four-month dip and the eight-month drop. Have you ever felt like you hit a bit of a lull in the newborn phase and wondered if it's just you? Claire's breaking down some of the unexpected moments at the start of mum-life that often fly under the radar. Join us for an eye-opening conversation as we navigate the unspoken aspects of early parenthood. We hope you enjoy!!!

Resource links:

@safehandsparenting

@themoment.podcast

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.  

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