Midwife Cath explores the impact our expectation for "a perfect birth" has on our birth experience and self-esteem. Do we unconsciously set ourselves up for failure? Join Cath as she breaks down our fantasies around child birth...

Labour, birth and drugs - fantasy vs reality

Created for expectant parents, new mums, new grandparents and for anyone wanting to know more about becoming a parent. Cath Curtin shares over four decades of experience, guiding you through the highs and lows of being pregnant, giving birth and the complexities of parenting.
In the latest season Midwife Cath is refocussing her attention onto new dads and dads-to-be. Together with new dad Chris Taylor she unpacks everything men need to know about the highs and lows of pregnancy, giving birth and the complexities of parenting.  
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Kids & Family

Grandads are great aren’t they? They step in to help out when day care falls through, they spoil your kids (like they never spoiled you). But what are the unwritten rules of grandparenting? And how should new parents manage this relationship. Midwife Cath and Chris Taylor tackle these questions and more on the final episode of this season of Birth Baby and Beyond.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A special episode just for Grandads

In Australia one in five women and one in ten men get post-natal depression, but how much do you know about post-natal depression? Cath and Chris talk about the symptoms of PND, how to support your partner and how to find help. 
LINKS: 
https://www.gidgetfoundation.org.au/  
https://panda.org.au/get-support/support-dads  
https://healthyfamilies.beyondblue.org.au/pregnancy-and-new-parents   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Understanding postnatal depression (men get it too!)

As life starts to settle back into some shape of normalcy, you may notice that there’s something missing. As a new parent that “something” is probably sleep. Sleep deprivation can be a challenge for new parents. Cath and Chris discuss ways we can manage the sleepless nights, particularly when you’ve gone back to work. 
LINKS: 
https://rednose.org.au/section/safe-sleeping   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sleepless nights and working days

Coming home from hospital can be scary. Suddenly, keeping a small human alive is up to you. The good news is both Chris and Cath have some very simple and practical tips on how to feel confident in the first weeks and months at home with your new baby. 
LINKS: 
https://www.pregnancybirthbaby.org.au/support-for-parents   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bringing baby home

Fair enough, blokes can’t breast feed, but there are plenty of things you can do to support your partner in this stage your newborn’s life. Midwife Cath explains what to expect in the first days and weeks of your baby’s life, as well as how you can bond with your baby (without needing boobs).  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labour, birth and drugs - fantasy vs reality

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