Beyond the Bump

What’s it like being able to share the pregnancy, birthing and breastfeeding load? with same sex couple Moana Hope & Bella Carlstrom

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In our 151st episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Moana Hope and Bella Carlstrom. Moana and Bella are a beautiful same-sex couple who have just welcomed their second baby into their family. Bella gave birth to their first child and Moana to their second, and in this episode we chat all about their different experiences of pregnancy and birth!

  • When did Bella and Moana first meet and how quickly did they decide they wanted kids together?
  • How did Bella and Moana decide who was going to fall pregnant first?
  • What is the difference between IUI and IVF?
  • What is the process of choosing a sperm donor? And did they pick the same donor for both their kids?
  • How was Bella’s pregnancy? And did feelings of resentment ever creep up towards Moana?
  • Advice to partners who won’t experience birth or pregnancy.
  • What is their co-sleeping arrangement?
  • Having seen Bella go through pregnancy and birth, was Moana more excited or more hesitant?
  • How did Bella and Moana know they were ready to try for another baby?
  • What was Mo’s pregnancy and birth like?
  • Did Bella and Mo ever have fears around having favourites based on which child they birthed?
  • Being a professional athlete, how has Moana found the postpartum period?
  • And SO MUCH MORE!!!

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    Beyond the Bump is a podcast brought to you by Jayde Couldwell and Sophie Pearce! A podcast targeted at mums, just like you! A place to have real conversations with honest and authentic people.  

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