Bump with Steph & Laura

Julie Borninkhoff is a clinical psychologist, mum and CEO of PANDA: Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia, an organisation committed to supporting the mental health of parents and families during pregnancy and in their first year of parenthood.

1 in 5 mums and 1 in 10 dads experience perinatal anxiety and/or depression and it can affect parents at any time and with any child. PANDA works to reduce the stigma of perinatal mental health challenges through education, training and counselling support.

In this important conversation, Steph speaks with Julie about the differences between perinatal anxiety and depression, when to seek help, why some parents get intrusive thoughts, and what friends can do if they notice new parents in their life struggling.

PANDA offers Australia’s only national perinatal mental health helpline for individuals, their families, support people and health care providers.

The PANDA National Helpline is available on 1300 726 306 Monday – Friday 9am – 7:30pm & Saturday 9am – 4pm (AEST/AEDT)

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PANDA: @pandanational on Instagram
KICPOD: @kicpod on Instagram
Kic: @kic.app on Instagram, @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com
Steph Claire Smith: @stephclairesmith on Instagram, @steph_claire_smith on TikTok
Laura Henshaw: @laura.henshaw on Instagram & Tiktok

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Jayneen Sanders is a mum of three, author and educator. Her childrens' books teach kids about body boundaries, respect, consent, body safety, feelings and emotions. It’s every parents’ worst nightmare to think of something happening to their kid. But Jayneen’s work seeks to empower kids to become the boss of their bodies and teach parents how they can model respectful behaviour and boundaries at home.

In this important conversation, Steph asks Jayneen about the importance of calling ‘private parts’ by their proper names, what age to start these conversations with kids, and the skills Jayneen teaches kids including creating a list of trusted adults that they can come to in case anything happens.

Check out Jayneen’s free resources including ‘Questions to ask your child’s Child-Care Centre & School’: https://e2epublishing.info/posters#posterschildfriendly

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Jayneen: @jayneensanders on Instagram & @educate2empower
KICPOD: @kicpod on Instagram
Kic: @kic.app on Instagram, @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com
Steph Claire Smith: @stephclairesmith on Instagram, @steph_claire_smith on TikTok
Join our virtual mothers' group in the the KICBUMP Facebook group. Search 'KICBUMP Community'

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You’re exhausted from feeding all night and your partner is playing golf. If you’re currently in the depths of the newborn phase, and resenting your partner for going back to their normal life, you’re not alone. Mum of two, relationship coach, and host of the ‘Parenthood’ podcast Leonie Akhidenor has heard it all (and worse) so we asked for her help to answer your questions.

Steph & Leonie discuss the resentment that parents can feel when they’re taking on more of the load than their partner & how to manage it, what non-feeding partners can do to feel useful and how common it is to feel disconnected from your baby in the early days.

Check out Leonie’s podcast ‘Parenthood’ https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/parenthood/id1534951122 

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KICPOD: @kicpod on Instagram
Kic: @kic.app on Instagram, @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com
Steph Claire Smith: @stephclairesmith on Instagram, @steph_claire_smith on TikTok
Leonie: @leonie.akhidenor on Instagram, @parenthoodpod on Instagram
Join our virtual mothers' group in the the KICBUMP Facebook group. Search 'KICBUMP Community'

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Em Clarkson is a new mum and the founder of fitness community ‘The Have A Goes’. At 8 months postpartum, Em's body looks and feels different to what she’s used to, but instead of getting caught up in the pressure of “bouncing back”, she’s appreciating what her body is capable of and finding empowerment through rebuilding her strength and fitness.

Steph & Em discuss how Em went from running in circles in the dark and hating her body, to leading a fitness movement, her debilitating experience of HG (Hyperemesis gravidarum) which prevented her from training through her pregnancy, how her daughter Arlo has cured her anxiety, and running her first half marathon since giving birth.

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KICPOD: @kicpod on Instagram
Kic: @kic.app on Instagram, @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com
Steph Claire Smith: @stephclairesmith on Instagram, @steph_claire_smith on TikTok
Producer Mandy: @amanda.catalano on Instagram & Tiktok

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Chessie King is a content creator and the founder of BABYHOOD - a platform to support, guide and empower parents through their first 40 days post-partum.

In today's KICBUMP episode, Steph chats to Chessie about some of the similarities and differences between their kids Rae and Harvey who are similar ages, how she balances work and motherhood, overcoming struggles with sleep, building your own motherhood community, and how to help your friends when they need it most in their parenting journey. Plus, if your sex life changed when you had a baby, don't worry, you're definitely not alone!

Check out Chessie’s online parenting course BABYHOOD here

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KICPOD: @kicpod on Instagram

Kic: @kic.app on Instagram, @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com

Steph Claire Smith: @stephclairesmith on Instagram, @steph_claire_smith on TikTok

Producer Mandy: @amanda.catalano on Instagram & Tiktok

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Rachel Maksimovic's 4 year old son Lenny came into the world pretty unexpectedly when she was living abroad in Bali, and with someone she had only been seeing for a few months. Given the cultural differences between them and some other challenges they faced once she fell pregnant, Rachel moved back home to raise Lenny on her own.

As any single parent would know, there are some extremely tough moments that come with it, and in today's episode Rachel opens up about the mental and financial load that single parenting brings, her coping strategies and what she does when she needs to tap out for a moment, and what she finds helpful when friends and family offer support. 

Listen to Rachel’s episode on the Australian Birth Stories podcast here.

Listen to Rachel’s Mothering On My Own Podcast here.

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KICPOD: @kicpod on Instagram

Kic: @kic.app on Instagram, @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com

Steph Claire Smith: @stephclairesmith on Instagram, @steph_claire_smith on TikTok

Producer Mandy: @amanda.catalano on Instagram & Tiktok

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You could say Charlotte Crosby is one of the OG influencers! She’s largely known for her role on Geordie Shore where the world fell in love with her.

In today’s KICBUMP episode, Charlotte speaks about her experience with a life threatening ectopic pregnancy, how she handled this among going through so many other challenges, her birth story and how life is now as a mum. 

She also addresses how she's navigating life in the public eye with her little one, and how she feels about having Alba included in her life on the screen! Plus we got to know about how her and her partner Jake navigated falling pregnant only months after dating, and how their love life is going now. 

Check out Charlotte's show 'Charlotte in Sunderland' now streaming on Binge. 

FOLLOW US:

KICPOD: @kicpod on Instagram

Kic: @kic.app on Instagram, @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com

Steph Claire Smith: @stephclairesmith on Instagram, @steph_claire_smith on TikTok

Laura Henshaw: @laura.henshaw on Instagram & Tiktok

Producer Mandy: @amanda.catalano on Instagram & Tiktok

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After popular demand by mums in the Kic community, today's KICBUMP episode is with Luka McCabe - the founder of the company Boob to Food, author of Milk to Meals, registered nurse and midwife, as well as mum of 3. Steph and Luka are also joined by Kate Holm - a naturopath, nutritionist, clinical director of Boob to Food and mum of 2 (with a third on the way)!

Boob to food is a hub where parents can get all the information they need around baby nutrition to give them the confidence they need when they’re wanting to start their baby on solids. In today's chat, Luka and Kate give a breadth of information for any parent curious to learn more about the transition from milk to food for their little one.

They cover the signs to look for to know your baby is ready to start solids, the pros and cons of baby led weaning vs spoon feeding, and the misconceptions around how long you breastfeed for.

Luka and Kate also host a podcast called Boob to Food which you can check out here.

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KICPOD: @kicpod on Instagram

Kic: @kic.app on Instagram, @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com

Steph Claire Smith: @stephclairesmith on Instagram, @steph_claire_smith on TikTok

Producer Mandy: @amanda.catalano on Instagram & Tiktok

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You may know Marcia Leone as 'Not So Mumsy' - she's an author, founder of the clothing label Not So Mumsy and a proud mum of two.

If you're a stay at home mum who has craved going back to work, or if you're a working mum who has felt guilt for missing out on special time with your children, you are certainly not alone! Marcia has experienced both of these feelings and explains in today's KICBUMP episode why it is important for her to keep her identity of who she was pre-children.

She also discusses the challenges that come with separating from your partner when you have young children, the pros and cons and what it means for the family as a whole. She also shares her experience with getting back into the dating game after 15 years of being in a relationship.

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KICPOD: @kicpod on Instagram

Kic: @kic.app on Instagram, @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com

Steph Claire Smith: @stephclairesmith on Instagram, @steph_claire_smith on TikTok

Producer Mandy: @amanda.catalano on Instagram & Tiktok

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Pelvic floor dysfunction is super common, particularly during your childbearing years. But just because it’s common, it doesn’t mean we should do nothing about it! Rachel Fitt is a Melbourne based Pelvic Floor & Continence Physiotherapist (and Steph’s physio actually), and in today’s KICBUMP episode she explains the importance of looking after your pelvic floor, and what to do if you suspect something is not right.

Steph also shares her own experience of having a bladder prolapse after giving birth to her son Harvey, and asks Rachel what would have happened if she ignored the symptoms and not have gone for an appointment. Rachel also explains why you should take extra care getting back into exercise after birth, and takes us through some of the strengthening exercises during the podcast. Put it this way, you won’t be able to listen to today’s episode without squeezing your anus! 🤣

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