Growing

In this episode host Beth sits down with Sophie to discuss motherhood, career pivots and life as a mum to three girls. From medicine to motherhood to host of an award winning podcast Sophie shares generously about her experiences and how she strives to be a positive influence in the online space.

This episode of Growing is brought to you by PowerBirth, a comprehensive childbirth education course developed by an experienced midwife and passionate childbirth educator. 

This course is specifically designed to reduce overwhelm, increase confidence and simply help you understand what to expect and how to work with your body throughout labour. PowerBirth teaches you about your birth hormones, how to be an amazing support person, strategies for helping your baby adopt a great position in the pelvis, evidence based ways to reduce the chance of tearing and so so much more. This course is available online at birthwithbeth.com.au/powerbirth-online 

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Listen to Beyond the Bump on Apple Podcasts or Spotify

Learn more about Beth’s Positive Induction course at birthwithbeth.com.au/positive-induction

In this episode of Growing, host Beth Ryan takes you through what to expect in the first 48 hours after you give birth to your baby. This is an amazing listen for anyone journeying through pregnancy who wants a better understanding of the postpartum period. 

This episode discusses both vaginal and caesarean birth and touches on the topics including postpartum blood loss, pain management, breastfeeding and recovering from labour. 

This episode has been brought to you by BabyBee prams! Getting out and about with your little one can be challenging – it can feel like there’s so much admin involved that it’s almost not worth it. But the team at BabyBee have made it their mission to create prams that are not only stylish and affordable – but are also safe, practical and an absolute dream to use.

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Listen to Growing E44: Breastfeeding in the newborn stage with lactation consultant Susie Prout on Apple Podcasts or Spotify

Are you considering a major career change? Curious about what it takes to run a successful online business? Join host Beth Ryan in this episode of "Growing" as she takes you behind the scenes of her journey from midwife to business owner.

Beth's career transition has been lots of fun but certainly full of challenges, trial and error and lots of learning on the go. In preparation for this episode, Beth turned to her online Instagram community and asked them what they wanted to know about running an online business. Today, she answers those burning questions and provides valuable insights for anyone looking to make a change in their own lives but unsure of where to start.

This episode serves as a valuable resource for anyone who is considering becoming their own boss or anyone curious about what it looks like behind the scenes. 

To stay connected with Beth and learn more about her courses and resources that can support you on your journey, be sure to follow her on Instagram @birthwithbeth_ and visit her website www.birthwithbeth.com.au.

A HUGE thank you to Australian Birth Stories for making today's episode of Growing possible!!

This episode of Growing is made possible by one of my favorite resources for expectant parents, The Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy and Birth, written by Sophie Walker, the host of the incredible Australian Birth Stories podcast. This beautiful book provides invaluable insight into the Australian maternity care system; what to expect at each stage of your pregnancy journey and various ways to prepare for your birth so that you can feel empowered in your decision making.

I love the way Sophie has sprinkled insightful self-care strategies throughout the book, such as mindfulness prompts, relaxation exercises and conversation starters. This book goes far beyond your usual pregnancy manual and perfectly encapsulates the wisdom of Australian birthing parents, partners and pregnancy professionals alike. You can grab a copy of the book from www.australianbirthstories.com.

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In this episode of Growing I sit down with Dr. Renee White, biochemist, mum and doula. Renee provides so much practical advice for parents preparing for parenthood including strategies for implementing support, tips on how to create respectful boundaries and how to genuinely take care of yourself in motherhood. Renee combines her qualification and experience of working as a biochemist to provide research-informed support and advice to new parents. I absolutely LOVED this chat and know that you will too. 

Renee is the founder of Australia's first biochemist-led doula village where she and her team provide high quality continuity of care for parents journeying through pregnancy and postpartum. You can learn more about their services at www.ifillyourcup.com and on Instagram @fillyourcup_ 

Resource links:

The Science of Motherhood Podcast with Dr. Renee White

Insight Timer - Free Meditation App

Grab 'The Quickie' - Renee’s Go-To Guide for The Fourth Trimester

Are you preparing to give birth? 

If you want to feel excited and empowered for birth (leave the nerves behind!) my online birth preparation course is the PERFECT fit. Jump over to my website www.birthwithbeth.com.au/courses to learn more about how I can support you.

Keen for more? Follow @birthwithbeth_ on instagram for education, updates and insights. Consider it midwifery with a side of motherhood. 

In today’s episode I sit down with Jessica Rolph, mother of three, co-founder and CEO of Lovevery. Our chat is about so much more than the wonderful age-based playkits that Lovevery makes. Jessica and I talk about the dance between paid work and parenting, how to navigate those challenges and how the grass can always feel greener. I absolutely loved this chat and know that you will get so much out of it. 

Head to lovevery.com or follow Jess on Instagram @jessicarolph to learn more!

Are you preparing to give birth? 

If you want to feel excited and empowered for birth (leave the nerves behind!) my online birth preparation course is the PERFECT fit. Jump over to my website www.birthwithbeth.com.au/courses to learn more about how I can support you.

Keen for more? Follow @birthwithbeth_ on Instagram for education, updates and insights. Consider it midwifery with a side of motherhood. 

Today we are joined by Susie Prout, midwife, lactation consultant and mum of three. Susie takes us through what to expect in the early days of breastfeeding including:

And so much more. 

I love Susie’s modern, judgment free approach to breastfeeding support and if you are looking for more I highly recommend joining her breastfeeding success membership. To learn more you can follow the link here or follow Susie on Instagram

If you’re pregnant and looking for birth education visit Beth’s website www.birthwithbeth.com.au to check out her range of empowering, evidence based courses designed to help you feel confident and calm. 

In today’s episode of Growing we are joined by Millie as she shares with us the birth of her first baby, her daughter Tigerlily. 

Today we pick up where we left off in episode 42. Millie shares with us what it was like to realise she was going into labour, how she managed the earlier hours at home with her husband and what unfolded after arriving at the hospital in active labour. 

In today’s episode of Growing we are joined by Millie as she shares with us the birth of her first baby, her daughter Tigerlily. 

This story is an amazing listen! Millie shares generously about her experience being diagnosed with GD and the way she advocated for herself throughout her pregnancy, the many ways he and her husband Tom prepared for birth as a team and the challenge of waiting for labour to begin beyond 40 weeks gestation.

Resource links:

Australian Birth Stories Podcast

Sophie Walker’s Birth Class

Podcast Episode 254: Beth on Australian Birth Stories

Today on the podcast we are joined by Sharon Stoliar. Sharon is an Australian midwife, mother and author. Following a traumatic birth experience that left her with long-term health complications, Sharon became a fierce advocate for change and a voice for birthing women everywhere. Her book “Scars of Gold” details her journey from a harrowing postpartum, lengthy recovery and road to recognition in which she worked  tirelessly to ensure her concerns were heard and systems were changed. 

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Follow Sharon on IG: @sharonstoliar

Sharon’s email address: [email protected]

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Today on the podcast Beth is joined by Erica Carew, a mum and school teacher with a passion for creativity and play! Simple activities can have a profound impact on a child’s development and play can start from the moment they are born. In this episode, Erica shares with us: 

You can learn more about Erica and her wonderful resources at https://www.chroniclesofplay.com.au/

Keen to learn more about your host Beth? Beth is a registered midwife and loves supporting families to prepare for birth. Head to www.birthwithbeth.com.au to find out which course is for you.