First Time Mums Podcast

First Time Mums Podcast

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First Time Mums Podcast episodes

  • Episode 7 - First time dad's experience

    Today's episode is very special, my husband is sharing his experience as a first time dad. I hope you find his experience relatable and fun.

    Send us a voice message so we can add it to the next episode.


    Some resources for this week:

    1) Dads | PANDA

    2) Dad's guide to fatherhood | Pregnancy Birth and Baby (pregnancybirthbaby.org.au)

    3) Fathers | Raising Children Network

    4) Pregnancy for partners | Raising Children Network

    42 min
  • Episode 6- First few weeks with a newborn- Part 2

    Hi, this episode is a continuation from last week's episode and I have kept it short. But you have a lot of homework this week because I have heaps of resources for you.


    1. Microwave Steriliser - Kmart
    2. Medela Breast Milk Storage Bags 25 Pack | BIG W
    3. Whooping cough - Better Health Channel
    4. Childhood immunisation - Better Health Channel
    5. Baby blues | Pregnancy Birth and Baby (pregnancybirthbaby.org.au)
    6. Mum's first few days after giving birth | Pregnancy Birth and Baby (pregnancybirthbaby.org.au)
    7. Birthing mothers: first weeks of parenting | Raising Children Network
      8. 27 min
    8. Episode 5 - First few weeks with a newborn

      This episode is about the experiences and thoughts new parents go through in the first few weeks and months with a newborn. I have some tips and tricks for you to navigate it a bit better and things that I could have done better.


      Helpful links:

      1. Raising Children Network
      2. Support for parents | Pregnancy Birth and Baby (pregnancybirthbaby.org.au)
      3. Better Health Channel - Better Health Channel
      4. Lactation cookies - Milky Goodness | Supporting Breastfeeding Mothers
      5. Birth, Baby & Beyond | Podcast on Spotify
      6. First Time Parents Podcast | Podcast on Spotify
        7. 46 min
      7. Episode 4 - First 24 hours with a newborn

        That first 24 hours with a newborn flies by. But here are some things you might experience and worry about. Im here to reassure you and here are some handy links for more info and tools.


        1. Baby's first 24 hours | Pregnancy Birth and Baby (pregnancybirthbaby.org.au)
        2. Mum's first 24 hours after birth | Pregnancy Birth and Baby (pregnancybirthbaby.org.au)
        3. Direct to boot | Now open (woolworths.com.au)
        4. Baby Tracker - Newborn Log on the App Store (apple.com)
          5. 34 min
        5. Episode 3- Hospital Packing list for Baby, Labour, Delivery

          This episode is all about the packing list for the hospital. Have you got everything ready for the baby to arrive? If not run to the store and get ready!

          Here are some useful links to products I have mentioned in the episode:

          1.   Nipple cream: Buy

          Lansinoh HPA Lanolin 15g Online at Chemist Warehouse®

          2.   Hydrogel breast disc: Buy

          Rite Aid Hydrogel Breast Discs 12 Pack Online at Chemist Warehouse®

          3.   Adult diapers: Buy

          Tena Pants Night Large 12 Pack Online at Chemist Warehouse®

          4.   Sleeping bags newborns: Newborn

          & Swaddling | Stage 1 Development | Love To Dream AU

          5.   Nipple shields: Nipple shields

          | Australian Breastfeeding Association

          6.    Expressing colostrum: Expressing

          colostrum before baby is born | Australian Breastfeeding Association

          47 min
        6. Episode 2 - Episiotomy

          This episode is about Episiotomy -a surgical cut made at the opening of the vagina during childbirth, to aid a difficult delivery and prevent rupture of tissues.

          It's about my experience, after care and how to have a better experience.


          Links to check out:

          ⁠Episiotomy | Pregnancy Birth and Baby (pregnancybirthbaby.org.au)⁠


          ⁠Amazon.com.au : peri bottle

          37 min
        7. Episode 1 - Labour induction

          This episode discusses gestational diabetes, labour induction and child birth.

          Here is a link for medical information about labour induction :

          Induction of labour | The Royal Women's Hospital (thewomens.org.au)

          29 min

        About First Time Mums Podcast

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        Hi mums! This podcast is for you, mostly you but also for dads and any new parent that is trying to be the best parent they can be for the first time. My parenting journey has been fun and scary and I…