Welcome to This Glorious Mess Little Kids. A twice-weekly look at parenting as it really is - confusing, exhausting, inspiring, funny, and full of surprises. So many surprises.

If you've given birth, or will be giving birth soon, you'll know that the whole process can be mystifying. With all the information out there, what should you be listening to?

That's why we're speaking to Dr Stephen Tong on today's episode, author of The Birth Book: Your guide to a positive birth experience. He's answering all Tegan and Leigh's questions about what to expect when you're about to welcome your baby into the world.

Plus this week's listener dilemma, should you be sharing pictures of your child on social media, when they can't give consent?

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LINKS 

You can find out more about Dr Stephen's work and his upcoming book at  www.thebirthbook.org

RECOMMENDATIONS: 

This week Tegan recommends the Conni Reusable Bed Mat and Leigh recommends frozen peas.

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CREDITS:

Host: Leigh Campbell & Tegan Natoli

Guest: Professor Stephen Tong

Producer: Mikayla Floriano and Emmeline Peterson

Audio Engineer: Rhiannon Mooney

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