Parents You've Got This - The Expert Guide to Parenthood

Crying baby? Help is here. If you have a baby who cries for hours on end, our hearts go out to you, it is incredibly tough. How do you know if it is developmentally normal or if your baby may have colic?We ask our Paediatrician Expert Dr Lexi all about crying and colicky babies in this week's episode of the Podcast.Episode:17 Parents You've Got This - The Expert Guide to Parenthood 🎙️Colic and Crying Babies Help Is Here We discussWhat the ‘normal amount of crying’ for a baby isDifferent types of baby cries, and how parents can learn to interpret themWhat warning signs parents can look out for that there is something else going on?What colic is and how is it different from a normal crying babyWhat causes colicHow colic is treatedThe side effects or long-term impacts of using medication to treat colicDo babies grow out of colicDr Lexi’s tips for parents trying to soothe a crying babyIf feeding (overfeeding or underfeeding) plays a role in colic or cryingDietary considerations for breastfeeding mothers that might help reduce colic symptomsNever forget Parents You've Got This The Expert Guide To Parenthood Podcast is proudly supported by Mustela natural origin skincare, by parents' side since 1950.Follow us Social:Instagram: @parentsyouvegotthis_auThreads @parentsyouvegotthis_auTikTok: @partentsyouvegotthis_auFacebook: @parentsyouvegotthis__________________________________Parents You've Got This offers antenatal and postnatal parenting education and Masterclasses from the planning phase to early preschool.Learn more: parentsyouvegotthis.com.auCredits: Producer Dean Thomas, Camera person Tim Hehir, Content and Hosts Parents You've Got ThisThank you Think HQ for the beautiful podcast recording space

If you are a parent of a little one transitioning to kinder or school, returning to work after parental leave, becoming a parent for the first time in 2026, or supporting your child through a new transition to childcare or managing anxiety, then we’ve got you covered with our New Year, New You, New Transitions bonus podcast compilation.We have compiled our best episodes on this topic to help you master this transition:Episode 116 – Parents You’ve Got This - Th Expert Guide to Parenthood PodcastNew Year, New You, New Parenting Transitions- New Parent, Return to Work, Starting Childcare, Kindergarten & School Tips, Kids & Anxiety SupportEpisodes featuredHelping Your Child Transition to Kinder & School with Child Psychologist Expert Dr Deirdre BradnerNavigating Life as a New Parent with Psychologist Expert Dr Carrie HaywoodReturning to Work with Return to Work Expert Kate PollardAnxiety in Kids & How to Help with Child Psychologist Expert Dr Deirdre BradnerGood luck navigating the new year, 2026 – the Year of the Horse. Friends, we are right here on the journey with you and your little one. Please let us know which expert and topic you enjoyed the most.Never forget  Parents You’ve Got This Parents You've Got This -The Expert Guide To Parenthood Podcast is proudly supported by Mustela natural origin skincare, by parents' side since 1950.Follow us Social :Instagram: @parentsyouvegotthis_auThreads @parentsyouvegotthis_auTikTok:@partentsyouvegotthis_auFacebook:@parentsyouvegotthis__________________________________Parents You've Got This offers antenatal and postnatal parenting education and Masterclasses from the planning phase to early preschool.Learn more: parentsyouvegotthis.com.auCredits: Producer Dean Thomas, Camera person Tim Hehir, Content and Hosts Parents You've Got This

Happy holidays, friends! 🎄🎙️We’ve created the ultimate Surviving the Holidays Guide, sharing our best-of podcast episodes to help you get through the silly season as a parent. Episode 116: Parents You’ve Got This – Surviving the Holidays SpecialTravel & Sleep, Screen Time, Parenting Guilt and Childhood MemoriesWe kick things off with Travel & Sleep with our Sleep Expert Laura Conway, who shares her top tips to help your little one navigate sleep during the holiday period; including travelling with children on planes, road trips, managing time zones, and even sleeping at the in-laws.With kids on school holidays, it’s only natural to lean on a little screen time peace — but how much is actually okay? The answer may surprise you. Our Child Psychologist Expert Dr Deirdre Brandner shares Everything you Need to Know about Screen Time.Parenting guilt can weigh heavily at this time of year, but don’t worry we've got you covered. Our Psychologist Expert Dr Carrie Haywood joins us to unpack parenting guilt and shares practical ways to ditch it.Finally, we talk about Childhood Memories with Dr Deirdre Brandner, exploring how to create meaningful, lasting memories for your little ones during the holiday season and understanding what they can really remember.Good luck navigating the holidays, friends and let us know which expert and topic you enjoyed the most.Never forget Parents You’ve Got This Parents You've Got This -The Expert Guide To Parenthood Podcast is proudly supported by Mustela natural origin skincare, by parents' side since 1950.Follow us Social :Instagram: @parentsyouvegotthis_auThreads @parentsyouvegotthis_auTikTok:@partentsyouvegotthis_auFacebook:@parentsyouvegotthis__________________________________Parents You've Got This offers antenatal and postnatal parenting education and Masterclasses from the planning phase to early preschool.Learn more: parentsyouvegotthis.com.auCredits: Producer Dean Thomas, Camera person Tim Hehir, Content and Hosts Parents You've Got This

What happens to your skin during pregnancy🤰🏽?This week on The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast we are talking all things pregnancy skin. We cover everything from pregnancy skin changes to breakouts and melasma to skincare ingredients and treatments.Leading Melbourne Dermatologist Dr Alice Rudd is in the podcast chair to answer all your questions including how to treat common conditions, what’s safe to use, what to avoid, and how to feel good in your skin throughout pregnancy.Parents You've Got This - The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast Episode 114: What Happens to Your Skin During Pregnancy? Skin Care Dos and Don'tsWe discuss:🤰🏽How pregnancy skin changes over the pregnancy journey and when can women expect these changes to occur🤰🏽What women need to be aware of in regard to skin care routines when pregnant🤰🏽Safe skincare routine recommendations🤰🏽What skin care products are not safe to use during pregnancy🦸🏽Melasma is a big problem in pregnancy for some but not all women. Dr Alice👩🏽‍⚕️ shares her suggestions on how to manage this 👶🏻Does Melasma go away when the baby arrives?🤰🏽Breakouts are common in pregnancy, Dr Alice shares her tips to get rid of this🤰🏽Are cosmetic treatments like facials, chemical peels, or microneedling are safe during pregnancy?🤰🏽Are injectables, Botox or fillers safe to get while pregnant or breastfeeding or should these be avoided?🤰🏽Dr Alice’s advice for pregnant women who want to feel good in their skin, but are overwhelmed by all the dos and don’ts?Never forget Parents You've Got This Parents You've Got This -The Expert Guide To Parenthood Podcast is proudly supported by Mustela natural origin skincare, by parents' side since 1950.Follow us Social :Instagram: @parentsyouvegotthis_auThreads @parentsyouvegotthis_auTikTok:@partentsyouvegotthis_auFacebook:@parentsyouvegotthis__________________________________Parents You've Got This offers antenatal and postnatal parenting education and Masterclasses from the planning phase to early preschool.Learn more: parentsyouvegotthis.com.auCredits: Producer Dean Thomas, Camera person Tim Hehir, Content and Hosts Parents You've Got ThisThank you Think HQ for the beautiful podcast recording space

Does your baby prefer one parent to another? Episode 113: Parents You’ve Got This - The Expert Guide to Parenthood PodcastParent Preference can be really hurtful if you are the parent who is being constantly rejected. On the flipside, being the preferred parent can feel exhausting and overwhelming. Neither experience is easy! And the good news is, parent preference is likely to change - again and again - as your child gets older. This week on Parents You’ve Got This - The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast we welcome back our emotion coach Expert Dr Christiane Kehoe to share her insights and tips and tricks to help when your baby or child has a strong parent preference.We discuss:​What parent preference is​What developmentally occurs for a baby or child to prefer one parent over the other​Are babies and children programmed to have particular parenting preferences at certain ages​Is parent preference related to baby/child's physical needs or emotional needs or both​Being ‘rejected’ can really hurt. Dr Christine shares her strategies to help a parents when their baby or child only wants one particular parent over the other​Should parents let their child have a strong preference or should parents try and make balance? Parents You’ve Got This - The Expert Guide To Parenthood Podcast is proudly supported by Mustela natural origin skincare, by parents' side since 1950.Never forget Parents You've Got This Follow us Social :Instagram: @parentsyouvegotthis_auThreads @parentsyouvegotthis_auTikTok:@partentsyouvegotthis_auFacebook:@parentsyouvegotthis__________________________________Parents You've Got This offers antenatal and postnatal parenting education and Masterclasses from the planning phase to early preschool.Learn more: parentsyouvegotthis.com.auCredits: Producer Dean Thomas, Camera person Tim Hehir, Content and Hosts Parents You've Got ThisThank you Think HQ for the beautiful podcast recording space

Want to know the most embarrassing things that can happen in labour? Listen to E112:Parents You’ve Got This - The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast.Labour and birth are vulnerable times and we welcome back our Obstetrician Dr Peter Jurcevic who has seen and heard it all. The good news is no one is judging you, the birth suite is a safe place. We hope that this episode will help you avoid feeling embarrassed because it’s all normal!We discuss:​Poo in labour - the number one thing people google about labour. Peter shares stats on how many women poo during labour​How common vomiting is during birth​How many women find that they may make loud noises in labour, screaming, groaning, swearing​Farting or passing wind, how common is it and why​Many women worry about what to wear in labour and exposing ‘everything’ but does inhibition go away during labour​Bleeding and leaking can be something many women worry about. We discuss how messy birth can be and Peter shares his advice on what happens to the mess during labour​The weird and wild things some women say in labour and does pain medication sometimes effect what comes out of a woman’s mouth​Why it's common to feel out of control or cry a lot during the transition stage of labour​Dr Peter's advice to women who are worried about embarrassing things that can happen in labour and why birth preparation is so important to know what to expect so you can feel more in control and empowered. Never forget Parents You've Got This Parents You’ve Got This - The Expert Guide To Parenthood Podcast is proudly supported by Mustela natural origin skincare, by parents' side since 1950.Follow us Social :Instagram: @parentsyouvegotthis_auThreads @parentsyouvegotthis_auTikTok: @partentsyouvegotthis_auFacebook:@parentsyouvegotthis__________________________________Parents You've Got This offers antenatal and postnatal parenting education and Masterclasses from the planning phase to early preschool.Learn more: parentsyouvegotthis.com.auCredits: Producer Dean Thomas, Camera person Tim Hehir, Content and Hosts Parents You've Got ThisThank you Think HQ for the beautiful podcast recording space

Perinatal anxiety and depression is something that impacts so many parents. Babies really do turn our lives upside down and bring about huge emotions and changes. This week on Parents You’ve Hot This - The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast we welcome CEO of PANDA Juile Borninkhof to share her insights and advice about perinatal anxiety and depression and to talk about the incredible organisation PANDA and the support and services they offer.It is Perinatal Mental Health Week 23-29 November and we really hope that this chat helps to open up the conversation on normalizing PMH and helping to show the supports available so you can find the support which is right for you. Episode 111: Parents You've Got This - The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast We discuss:​What perinatal anxiety and depression are​How perinatal anxiety and depression differ from the baby blues​How common it is for new mothers and fathers to be diagnosed with anxiety and depression​The thoughts new parents may have which may indicate that they may need to seek support​The contributing factors to perinatal anxiety and depression or risk factors that parents need to be aware of​PANDA and the different services available ​Common questions parents ask when they ring the PANDA helpline​What a new parent should do if they believe that perhaps they have anxiety or depression​How you can support a friend or a partner who you may think may have depression​If you experience anxiety or depression after your first child does it mean you will have it with subsequent babies?​The one thing Julie wishes people knew about anxiety and depressionNever forget Parents You've Got This Parents You've Got This - The Expert Guide To Parenthood Podcast is proudly supported by Mustela natural origin skincare, by parents' side since 1950.Follow us Social :Instagram: @parentsyouvegotthis_au @theexpertguidetoparenthoodThreads @parentsyouvegotthis_auTikTok:@partentsyouvegotthis_auFacebook:@parentsyouvegotthisYouTube @ParentsYouveGotThis__________________________________Parents You've Got This offers antenatal and postnatal parenting education and Masterclasses from the planning phase to early preschool.Learn more: parentsyouvegotthis.com.auCredits: Producer Dean Thomas, Camera person Tim Hehir, Content and Hosts Parents You've Got ThisThank you Think HQ for the beautiful podcast recording space

What does it really mean to have a premature baby? What challenges do these little fighters face and how can parents navigate this unexpected journey? This week on the pod we are talking about premature babies.   November 17 is World Prematurity Day, and we welcome back our Peadiatrician Dr Lexi Frydenberg to share insights into what to expect if you have a premature baby. Christy Hopwood co-host shares a parent’s perspective on what it was like having a premature baby. Dr Lexi is an experienced General Paediatrician specialising in the care of children (and their families) from birth to eighteen who experience a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions (or clinical conditions). She is also a passionate educator and mother of 3.We discuss:  The different levels of prematurity and what the premature classification means The most common reasons a baby may be born prematureHow common it is for a baby to be born prematurelyWhat percentage of women give birth to a premature baby What happens to a baby in hospital if the baby is born premature including NICU and special care nurseriesWhat medical conditions premature babies faceWhat it means for a baby’s organs and respiratory system if they are not fully developed when born prematureWhat a typical NICU journey looks like for a baby born at 22 weeks, 26 weeks, 32 weeks and 35 weeks prematureAre there long-term developmental challenges for premature babiesAre there long term cognitive challenges for premi babiesWhat the ‘corrected age’ of a premature baby means when it comes to tracking a baby's developmentHow paediatricians and health professionals monitor and support premature babies as they growWhere can parents can go for additional supportChristy explains what it was like having her first baby 'Hope' as a premature baby and shares words of wisdom from her experience.Never forget Parents You've Got This Parents You've Got This - The Expert Guide To Parenthood Podcast is proudly supported by Mustela natural origin skincare, by parents' side since 1950.Follow us Social :Instagram: @parentsyouvegotthis_auThreads @parentsyouvegotthis_auTikTok:@partentsyouvegotthis_auFacebook:@parentsyouvegotthis__________________________________Parents You've Got This offers antenatal and postnatal parenting education and Masterclasses from the planning phase to early preschool.Learn more: parentsyouvegotthis.com.au__________________________________Parents You've Got This offers antenatal and postnatal parenting education and Masterclasses from the planning phase to early preschool.Learn more: parentsyouvegotthis.com.auCredits: Producer Dean Thomas, Camera person Tim Hehir, Content and Hosts Parents You've Got ThisThank you Think HQ for the beautiful podcast recording space

Are you feeling burnt out? You're not alone.Parenting is one of the most rewarding roles we’ll ever have, but let’s be honest: it’s exhausting, overwhelming, and at times, completely depleting. This week on the podcast Podcast, we’re talking about something many parents experience but few speak openly about, we are talking about Parental Burnout.In this episode we are joined by Dr Carrie Haywood our Clinical Psychologist Expert to help us unpack what burnout looks like in parenting, why it happens, and most importantly, how to navigate it.Episode 109: Parents You've Got This - The Expert Guide to Parenthood 🎙️Parental Burnout - How to recharge without guiltWe discuss:What parental burnout is and how is it different from just regular stress or exhaustionWhat the specific signs or symptoms that indicate a parent is experiencing parental burnout areWhat parental burnout does to a person’s mental health or how does it impact emotionally, cognitively, or even physicallyDr Carrie’s thoughts on modern parenting and the rise of parental burnoutWhat causes burnoutPersonality traits or parenting styles more prone to burnoutDifferences between mothers and fathers when it comes to burnoutWhat to do if you realise you have burnout Some healthy coping strategies for managing and/or recovering from burnoutDr Carrie’s advice for parents who feel like they’re “just surviving” every dayNever forget Parents You've Got This Parents You've Got This - The Expert Guide To Parenthood Podcast is proudly supported by Mustela natural origin skincare, by parents' side since 1950.Follow us Social :Instagram: @parentsyouvegotthis_auThreads @parentsyouvegotthis_auTikTok:@partentsyouvegotthis_auFacebook:@parentsyouvegotthis__________________________________Parents You've Got This offers antenatal and postnatal parenting education and Masterclasses from the planning phase to early preschool.Learn more: parentsyouvegotthis.com.au

How do you care for your kids' teeth?This week's episode of the Podcast is all about kids' teeth, how they come up/down, how they lose their teeth and how to care for their baby and adult teeth. We welcome Dentist Alex Zelmanovich to talk about when to schedule your little one’s first dental visit, what really causes cavities, how to make brushing less of a battle. Episode 108: Parents You've Got This - Everything you need to know about children’s teeth 🦷 We discuss:- When babies and children start to get their first teeth- What order teeth come in- If teething really does hurt and tips for parents- When children start to lose their teeth - What age children usually have all of their adult teeth- How to clean baby teeth- At what age you let your children clean their own teeth- How to teach children to clean their own teeth- Teeth flossing and kids- When parents should start to take their baby/children to the dentist and how frequently- Cavities, causes and what parents should be aware of- Tooth injuries, what to do when accidents happen!Never forget Parents You've Got This Parents You've Got This - The Expert Guide To Parenthood Podcast is proudly supported by Mustela natural origin skincare, by parents' side since 1950.Follow us Social :Instagram: @parentsyouvegotthis_auThreads @parentsyouvegotthis_auTikTok:@partentsyouvegotthis_auFacebook:@parentsyouvegotthis__________________________________Parents You've Got This offers antenatal and postnatal parenting education and Masterclasses from the planning phase to early preschool.Learn more: parentsyouvegotthis.com.auCredits: Producer Dean Thomas, Camera person Tim Hehir, Content and Hosts Parents You've Got ThisThank you Think HQ for the beautiful podcast recording space

Do you know how to look after your child’s feet?This week's episode of the Podcast is all about feet! We talk with Podiatrist Julie Rovas about how children’s feet grow, how we should care for our children’s feet and when we may need to be concerned.Episode 107: Parents You've Got This - Everything you need to know about Kids feetWe discuss:How children's feet develop during the growing yearsThe common foot issues parents should be aware of with their kidsRecommendations on how parents should care for children's feetTip toe walking and if you need to be concernedFlat feet with kids and when they are an issueThe importance of bare foot time for your kidsSigns a child might be having foot pain, even if they can’t express itWhen a parent should bring their child to see a PodiatristIf foot issues in childhood always require treatment, or if kids grow out of themThe age when children’s feet stop growingWhat a typical podiatry check-up for a child looks likeNever forget Parents You've Got This Parents You've Got This - The Expert Guide To Parenthood Podcast is proudly supported by Mustela natural origin skincare, by parents' side since 1950.Follow us Social :Instagram: @parentsyouvegotthis_auThreads @parentsyouvegotthis_auTikTok:@partentsyouvegotthis_auFacebook:@parentsyouvegotthis__________________________________Parents You've Got This offers antenatal and hop postnatal parenting education and Masterclasses from the planning phase to early preschool.Learn more: parentsyouvegotthis.com.auCredits: Producer Dean Thomas, Camera person Tim Hehir, Content and Hosts Parents You've Got ThisThank you Think HQ for the beautiful podcast recording space

Why is play so vital in your child’s development?Play is a vital ingredient to help your child learn about themselves and the world. Children are full of energy but as parents it can be hard to think of different activities for little ones to keep them entertained.This week on the Podcast we welcome back our Emotion Coach Expert Dr Christiane Kehoe to help us understand the importance of play time for children.Episode 106: Parents You've Got This -The Role of Play in our Children's DevelopmentWe ask:Why play is important for our childrenThe age when children understand that something is imaginaryHow many hours a parent should be playing with their childSelf-play and why it is so importantHow we can encourage our children to play  As a parent we often hear our children say, ‘I’m bored’.  Is a little boredom good for our children?We ask Dr Christiane if we should be providing activities for our childrenIn today’s modern life children are very scheduled and have lots of after school activities. How much is too much?Dr Christiane’s top play ideas or ways children like to play at the following key ages: babies, toddler, preschooler, school age child and teenagersHow important the ‘play environment’  is for our children i.e.. inside or out, structured and non structured and how to ensure we are providing this for our children. Never forget Parents You've Got This Parents You've Got This - The Expert Guide To Parenthood Podcast is proudly supported by Mustela natural origin skincare, by parents' side since 1950.Follow us Socia :Instagram: @parentsyouvegotthis_auThreads @parentsyouvegotthis_auTikTok:@partentsyouvegotthis_auFacebook:@parentsyouvegotthis__________________________________Parents You've Got This offers antenatal and postnatal parenting education and Masterclasses from the planning phase to early preschool.Learn more: parentsyouvegotthis.com.auCredits: Producer Dean Thomas, Camera person Tim Hehir, Content and Hosts Parents You've Got ThisThank you Think HQ for the beautiful podcast recording space

Do you want to deliver your own baby?This week on the podcast we are talking about a birth option which has been growing in popularity, we are talking about a MAC or the Maternal Assisted Caesarean. We will discuss what a MAC is and why this option might be the right birth choice for you. We have Dr Peter Jurcevic, our OB Expert and one of the Australian Pioneers of the MAC in the podcast studio.Episode 105: Parents You've Got This - The Expert Guide to Parenthood 🎙️ - Hands-on Birth: Exploring Maternal Assisted Caesarean (MAC)We discuss:​What a MAC is and what is involved​The differences between a MAC and a traditional Caesarean ​The benefits of having a MAC opposed to a traditional Caesarean​What risks/potential complications are involved when choosing to have a MAC​If all hospitals provide the options of having a MAC​Factors which would make someone a good candidate for a MAC​Additional training or staff needed to perform a MAC​Common concerns and questions answered Never forget Parents You've Got This Parents You've Got This - The Expert Guide To Parenthood Podcast is proudly supported by Mustela natural origin skincare, by parents' side since 1950.Follow us Social :Instagram: @parentsyouvegotthis_auThreads @parentsyouvegotthis_auTikTok: @partentsyouvegotthis_auFacebook:@parentsyouvegotthis__________________________________Parents You've Got This offers antenatal and postnatal parenting education and Masterclasses from the planning phase to early preschool.Learn more: parentsyouvegotthis.com.auCredits: Producer Dean Thomas, Camera person Tim Hehir, Content and Hosts Parents You've Got ThisThank you Think HQ for the beautiful podcast recording space

Is your child not sleeping? Help is here.Whether you're dealing with bedtime battles, early risers, night terrors, or the mysterious art of getting your child to sleep in their own bed, this week's episode of the Podcast is for you.We're tackling one of the most common and exhausting parenting concerns out there with our sleep expert Dr Laura Conway from Infant Sleep Australia who will share their solutions on how we can all get a little more sleep.Episode 104: Parents You've Got This - The Expert Guide to Parenthood 🎙️Common Childhood Sleep Issues - Help Is Here!We discuss:- What healthy sleep looks like for young school age children- How teenage sleep is different to younger children's sleep- The common reasons younger children wake up- Cosleeping and help to transition your little one into their own bed- How can parents manage night terrors and nightmares- How to help children who are waking frequently in the night- How to set healthy sleep boundaries without creating conflict- How screen time impacts children's sleep- How bed wetting can affect sleep in young children and Dr Laura’s top tips- Tips for early waking and how to keep your child in their own bed- Tips for children who just can't fall asleep at nightNever forget Parents You've Got This Parents You've Got This - The Expert Guide To Parenthood Podcast is proudly supported by Mustela natural origin skincare, by parents' side since 1950.Follow us Social :Instagram: @parentsyouvegotthis_auThreads @parentsyouvegotthis_auTikTok: @partentsyouvegotthis_auFacebook:@parentsyouvegotthisYouTube @ParentsYou'veGotThis __________________________________Parents You've Got This offers antenatal and postnatal parenting education and Masterclasses from the planning phase to early preschool.Learn more: parentsyouvegotthis.com.auCredits: Producer Dean Thomas, Camera person Tim Hehir, Content and Hosts Parents You've Got ThisThank you Think HQ for the beautiful podcast recording space

Feel like you are doing the job of 10 people? The to-do lists, the constant planning, the emotional stress, the manual labour and all the things that aren’t always visible, but are deeply felt. This week we’re diving into something that so many parents feel but rarely talk about openly – the mental load of parenting. We’re joined by our Psychologist Expert Dr Carrie Haywood to unpack what the mental load is, how it affects us, and what we can do about it. Episode 103: Parents You've Got This - The Expert Guide to Parenthood 🎙️- The Invisible Parenting Load and Tips for Managing itWe discuss:What the mental load is when it comes to parentingThe emotional toll of constantly being the 'default parent'The psychological or cognitive consequences of carrying a high mental load over timeThe common signs a parent is carrying too heavy a mental loadDr Carrie’s top tips for talking to your partner about the mental load and ways of sharing itParticular parenting styles contributing to a heavier mental load than othersHow letting go of perfectionism and having more self compassion can help to reduce a parent’s stress Dr Carrie’s strategies to help parents deal with the mental load and emotional stress of parentingDr Carrie’s advice for parents who feel like they’re constantly dropping balls and failing even though they’re doing so much.Never forget Parents You've Got This Parents You've Goot This - The Expert Guide To Parenthood Podcast is proudly supported by Mustela natural origin skincare, by parents' side since 1950.Follow us Social :Instagram: @parentsyouvegotthis_auThreads @parentsyouvegotthis_auTikTok: @partentsyouvegotthis_auFacebook:@parentsyouvegotthis__________________________________Parents You've Got This offers antenatal and postnatal parenting education and Masterclasses from the planning phase to early preschool.Learn more: parentsyouvegotthis.com.auCredits: Producer Dean Thomas, Camera person Tim Hehir, Content and Hosts Parents You've Got ThisThank you Think HQ for the beautiful podcast recording space

Wanting to try for a vaginal birth after having a previous C-section? This week's episode of the podcast is for you.We interview Dr Peter Jurcevic Obstetrician Expert about TOLAC (Trial of labour after a C-section) / VBC (viginalbirth after C-Section) Episode 101: Parents You've Got This - The Expert Guide to Parenthood 🎙️- Trial of Labour: Exploring Vaginal Birth After CaesareanWe discuss:- What a vaginal birth after a caesarean (VBAC) / TOLAC entails- How common is it for women to have a VBAC/ TOLAC?- Why might a woman choose to have a VBAC instead of a scheduled caesarean- What the risks/ potential complications involved when choosing to have a VBAC are- Statistically how likely is a uterine rupture when having a VBAC/TOLAC- The pros of choosing a VBAC/TOLAC- The cons of choosing a VBAC- The factors that would make someone a good candidate for a VBAC- The medical factors that would make someone a risk of having VBAC- What the hospital policies around VBAC/TOLAC's are- The monitoring process for women attempting a VBACNever forget Parents You've Got This Parents You've Got This - The Expert Guide To Parenthood Podcast is proudly supported by Mustela natural origin skincare, by parents' side since 1950.Follow us Social :Instagram: @parentsyouvegotthis_auThreads @parentsyouvegotthis_auTikTok: @partentsyouvegotthis_auFacebook:@parentsyouvegotthis__________________________________Parents You've Got This offers antenatal and postnatal parenting education and Masterclasses from the planning phase to early preschool.Learn more: parentsyouvegotthis.com.auCredits: Producer Dean Thomas, Camera person Tim Hehir, Content and Hosts Parents You've Got ThisThank you Think HQ for the beautiful podcast recording space

Welcome to the 100th episode of Parents You’ve Got This - The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast!What a ride it has been – 100 podcast episodes on everything to do with fertility, pregnancy, baby, childhood and parenthood! We hope that you have learnt a lot about what to expect at every stage of the parenting journey. It has been an absolute joy bringing you the very best experts every week, answering your questions and sharing their tips and tricks to help make parenting that little bit easier for you.In this week's episode, we are changing it up a little and we (hosts Christy and Freya Cofounders of Parents You've Got This) are not only asking the questions but we are answering them too. We are interviewing each other about the best bits and hardest parts of parenthood. With 7 kids between us we must have learned a thing or two ha ha ha or at the very least we can tell you what 'not' to do! We ask each other:- Our favourite part of parenthood- Our thoughts around the connection at different stages- What we don’t like about parenthood- The things that surprised us most about parenthood- What we loved and found most challenging about each stage (newborn, infant, toddler, childhood) and what helped us cope with each stage- The weight of parenthood - Tips and advice we would follow if we were starting at the beginning of our parenting journey with what we know nowA huge thanks to Mustela for supporting our podcast and helping us share evidence-based parenting education far and wide. Thanks to our incredible podcast crew Dean and Tim for all of your hard work, friendship and laughter. And of course, thank you to our experts for having the sharpest minds and the biggest hearts. Thanks for joining us on this wild ride and learning with us along the way, cheers to what's ahead and the learning to come - bring it.Parents You've Got This - The Expert Guide To Parenthood Podcast is proudly supported by Mustela natural origin skincare, by parents' side since 1950.Follow us Social :Instagram: @parentsyouvegotthis_auThreads @parentsyouvegotthis_auTikTok: @partentsyouvegotthis_auFacebook:@parentsyouvegotthis__________________________________Parents You've Got This offers antenatal and postnatal parenting education and Masterclasses from the planning phase to early preschool.Learn more: parentsyouvegotthis.com.auCredits: Producer Dean Thomas, Camera person Tim Hehir, Content and Hosts Parents You've Got ThisThank you Think HQ for the beautiful podcast recording space

Need sleep? Help is here with this week's episode oof the Podcast is for you.Sleep has to be the number one thing all parents crave, and it is probably the number one topic you get asked about when people enquire how your baby is going. “Is your little one sleeping through the night?’ has become an invisible success indicator which is so unfair and quite cruel when you are in the multiple-night-wake trenches! We welcome back our sleep experts Dr Laura Conway and Dr Fallon Cook from Infant Sleep Australia to talk about how to get your baby to sleep through the night.Episode 99: Parents You've Got This - The Expert Guide to Parenthood 🎙️- How to get your baby to sleep through the nightWe discuss:- Why is sleeping through the night such a big milestone for parents? - What it actually means to sleep through the night when it comes to babies- At what age can parents typically expect their baby to sleep through the night?- Is it realistic to expect a breastfed baby to sleep through the night?- The common reasons a baby won't sleep through the night- How day sleep impacts night sleep- Sleep associations - The biggest ‘mistake’ Dr Laura and Dr Fallon see parents make when it comes to supporting their child to start sleeping through the night- How to know if overnight wake ups are due to hunger or habit - How important are bedtime routines - Top tips to get your baby to sleep through the nightFallon and Laura are co-directors of Infant Sleep Australia and the Sombelle Paediatric Sleep Programs. Never forget Parents You’ve Got This.Parents You've Got This - The Expert Guide To Parenthood Podcast is proudly supported by Mustela natural origin skincare, by parents' side since 1950.Follow us Social :Instagram: @parentsyouvegotthis_auThreads @parentsyouvegotthis_auTikTok: @partentsyouvegotthis_auFacebook:@parentsyouvegotthis__________________________________Parents You've Got This offers antenatal and postnatal parenting education and Masterclasses from the planning phase to early preschool.Learn more: parentsyouvegotthis.com.auCredits: Producer Dean Thomas, Camera person Tim Hehir, Content and Hosts Parents You've Got ThisThank you Think HQ for the beautiful podcast recording space

Is public or private maternity health care the best option for you?Congratulations you have found out you are pregnant, what is next? You might be wondering if you should book into a public hospital or if spending the money for a private obstetrician is worth it. This week on the the podcast we break down the differences between public and private maternity health care systems so you can make the right choice for you.We welcome back our Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Expert Dr Peter Jurcevic who brings over 30 years of obstetrics and gynaecological experience working in both health care systems to share his expertise.Episode 98: Parents You've Got This - The Expert Guide to Parenthood 🎙️Public vs Private Maternity Care - What is Right for Your Family?We discuss:- How the public health system works- What it costs to go public or private- What continuity of care means- Private maternity care and what is involved if you choose this- Pros and cons of both systems- Can you choose to go private if you don't have health insurance?- How to choose which form of care is best for you.Never forget Parents You’ve Got This.Parents You've Got this - The Expert Guide To Parenthood Podcast is proudly supported by Mustela natural origin skincare, by parents’ side since 1950.Follow us Social: Instagram: @parentsyouvegotthis_auThreads @parentsyouvegotthis_auTikTok: @partentsyouvegotthis_auFacebook: @parentsyouvegotthisYouTube:@ParentsYou'veGotThis__________________________________Parents You've Got This offers antenatal and postnatal parenting education and Masterclasses from the planning phase to early preschool.Learn more: Credits: Producer Dean Thomas, Camera person Tim Hehir, Content and Hosts Parents You've Got ThisThank you Think HQ for the beautiful podcast recording space

Returning to Exercise Safely after BirthWhether you're eager to get your body back post baby or you just want to feel good, this week's episode of the Podcast is for you, as we welcome back our Pelvic & Women's Health Physiotherapist Expert Annette Beauchamp to share her tips and tricks on how to return to exercise safely after having a baby.Episode 96: Parents You've Got This - The Expert Guide to Parenthood 🎙️Returning to Exercise Safely Postnatally We discuss:- How important is it to let your body rest after giving birth to help aid your recovery- Many new mums experience pelvic floor dysfunction, diastasis recti, and lower back pain. Anny explains what these are and how they affect returning to exercise- Many want to get their pre-baby body back and there is a lot of pressure on mamas to do that, but when is it that you can safely return to exercise- Anny shares her tips on what gentle exercises you can begin with postpartum to help aid recovery post birth- Anny discusses exercises to be avoided as they could potentially be doing more harm than good in the postnatal period- Why women’s physios recommend waiting before returning to exercise- How estrogen plays a role in breastfeeding and a woman's postpartum recovery - Having a strong pelvic floor is essential. Anny talks us through how mums can strengthen this area and prevent risk of future damage by exercising too early after having a baby- Returning to running. Is this safe and how do you go about doing it? Never forget Parents You've Got This. Parents You've Got This - The Expert Guide To Parenthood Podcast is proudly supported by Mustela natural origin skincare, by parents' side since 1950.Follow us Social :Instagram: @parentsyouvegotthis_au Threads @parentsyouvegotthis_au TikTok: @partentsyouvegotthis_au Facebook: @parentsyouvegotthis__________________________________Parents You've Got This offers antenatal and postnatal parenting education and Masterclasses from the planning phase to early preschool.Learn more: https://www.parentsyouvegotthis.com.au/Credits: Producer Dean Thomas, Camera person Tim Hehir, Content and Hosts Parents You've Got ThisThank you Think HQ for the beautiful podcast recording space