Growing

In this very real, and oh-so-needed conversation, Beth and Lilly sit down with Jo Robertson, renowned Sex and Relationship Therapist, for a deep and honest chat about sex, intimacy, and relationships in early motherhood.Whether you're in the thick of postpartum, navigating the emotional load of motherhood, or simply wondering “where the heck did my libido go?”, this episode is a balm for your heart—and your body. Jo shares powerful insights on:Why libido often vanishes after birthThe truth about desire (hint: you’re absolutely not broken)How to reconnect with your partner when you're touched out and time-poorPractical ways to bring intimacy back into your life—on your termsWe asked your questions—and got the answers we all needed to hear. Perfect for new mums, mums-to-be, or any woman feeling disconnected from her sensual self. This is a guilt-free, shame-free zone to feel seen, supported, and inspired to gently reclaim your sexual self—when you’re ready.Resources & Links:Jo Robertson’s Website – jo-robertson.comJo’s Postpartum Course – Postpartum Sex CourseFollow Jo on Instagram – @jorobertson.therapy Have more questions for Jo or want to share your experience? DM us on Instagram @growingthepodcast or leave us a voice note—we’d love to hear from you. Share us with your mum club, bestie or partner so they can join the conversation and leave us a review wherever you choose to listen.

This week on Growing, Beth and Lilly dive into a listener-fuelled Q&A, tackling real and raw questions from you, our amazing community. From breech birth options and navigating big babies to the often-overlooked realities of pelvic floor recovery and changing dynamics in relationships after motherhood—nothing is off-limits.With a blend of professional insight and lived experience, this episode is full of compassion, evidence-based advice, and those “me too” moments every mum needs.Whether you're pregnant, postpartum, or somewhere in between, there’s something here for you.Spinning Babies – Encouraging optimal fetal positioning: www.spinningbabies.comFollow us on Instagram: @growingthepodcastEnjoying the show? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify — it helps more mums just like you find us!

This week Beth and Lilly hear one of your growing pains and it’s a doozy! If you’ve been pregnant which we know many of you have, you've probably received some poorly delivered comments in regard to your beautiful growing and changing body. We know it's often not meant maliciously but it’s got to stop! We chat all about it in today’s episode and hopefully add some value with how to respond when enough is enough. Loved this episode? Please leave us a 5 star review wherever you choose to listen and follow us over on Instagram @growingthepodcast 

This weeks episode is all about setting mothers up for success if a caesarean is their chosen and/or needed mode of birth. Our non-negotiables stem from both the girls' professional expertise as midwives and additional layers from Lil’s lived experience. We recommend also listening to our episode on Hospital Stay without your Partner for some extra helpful tips to support your stay and recovery. Product wise Lilly loved the Bare Mum Compression Undies and Lululemon align bike pants. Send this on to someone you know who’s planning a caesarean birth or a friend who just wants to go into birth with eyes wide open for all options. Join us on instagram @growingthepodcast and leave us a review if you have the time we would appreciate it so much! 

Today Lil and Beth (and Alfie) chat candidly about how Beth is going with two kids 6 months in. Relative to the duality that is the hectic and heaven of motherhood Beth’s 6 month old joins us for the chat due to - life. We hope you enjoy! We touch on themes of mental health, if you need additional support check in with your GP and see resources at Panda for support in the first 12 months.  If you loved today's episode we would really appreciate you sharing us with your mum club, following us on Instagram @growingthepodcast and leaving us a 5 star review wherever you choose to listen. 

Today’s episode is all about optimising your breastfeeding. As usual Beth and Lil both draw from their knowledge as midwives and also as mothers who have and are both currently breastfeeding. You might also find Newborn Care 101 helpful. If you are struggling with your breastfeeding journey we see you and want to support you. Connect with your midwife and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant IBCLC for more tailored care. Australian Breastfeeding Association have so many amazing resources and a peer helpline. Breastfeeding Helpline: 1800 mum 2 mum | 1800 686 268Today’s episode is proudly sponsored by  iL Tutto. iL Tutto is Australia’s most sought-after household name for high quality, stylish, and functional Nursery Chairs alongside their range of award-winning CoZee Co-sleeper Bassinets, cots with matching chests and baby sleepwear. iL Tutto is here to support all parents on their feeding, sleep and comforting journey without compromising style. You can get 20% off with code growing20 - trust us you won’t regret this purchase! T&Cs: 20% off full price items only, cannot be used with other promotions. Valid until April 15, 2025. Excludes already discounted items, furniture packs and gift cards. Only at iltutto.com.auIf you loved today’s episode we would love if you left us a 5 star review and joined us over on our instagram @growingthepodcast 

Today’s episode the girls welcome Bree from Possums to talk all things SLEEP. We all want it but we can’t necessarily always get it. We know it’s a big and contentious topic so we love how Bree held our hands through talking all things sleep what’s normal, what’s to be expected and how to make it work for you and your family. The Possums Clinic supports families with feeding, sleep and unsettled infant behaviour challenges. Their belief that families are the true experts of their little ones, empowering them to make informed choices that best suit their unique needs, offers a refreshing and transformative approach to parenthood. Offering consultations in-person and via Telehealth nationwide, they aim to remain as accessible as possible to families. Find Bree and the PossumsTeam @possumsclinic_brisbane or at www.thepossumsclinic.com.auIf you loved this episode please jump over to follow us @growingthepodcast and give us a 5 star review if you fancy 

We know we know, it’s an incredibly expensive time to be alive. The girls aim to reframe the concept of postpartum spending and saving some pennies for practical and thoughtful tools. We hope you might consider investing your resources back into yourself: think cleaning and laundry services, postpartum doulas, physio and so much more. The goal is a few less swaddles and rattles and a bit more focus on supporting families through the postpartum transition. We think you’re well and truly worth it. Postpartum stays:Homb - Melbourne https://homb.com.auBourne - Sydney https://www.borne.auIf you loved this episode please leave us a 5 star review, share it with your mum club and come over and join us @growingthepodcast 

Today Beth and Lilly discuss optimising your hospital stay when you can’t have a support person with you. This episode is targeted at families who are anticipating those first few nights in hospital with their baby and is full of simple tips and tricks to make this stay work for your needs despite not having your favourite cuddle buddy. If you loved this episode please leave us a five star review as it helps us to grow and come over on to our instagram @growingthepodcast 

Today Beth and Lilly talk all things newborn care. With hopes to normalise, reduce fear and create reassurance by chatting through topics such as newborn sleep, feeding, output, settling techniques and red flags so you can sink in and enjoy your newborn bubble. This episode is general in nature and should not be considered as health advice. If you have concerns about your health or health of your baby consult your relevant care provider. This episode is proudly sponsored by Mini + Me Hydramama. Use our code GROWING20 for 20% off your next purchase at krumbledfoods.com/collections/hydramama Health hotlines Call 1800 022 222 to speak to a registered nurse 24/7 (This free service is available in all Australian states and territories except Queensland) In Victoria, this service is known as NURSE-ON-CALL 13 HEALTH 13 43 25 for Queensland Loved this episode? Please leave us a review and follow us on Instagram @growingthepodcast

Surprise! Bonus episode. This is a little insight into what Beth and Lilly are hoping to bring into the year and what they’re ready to let go of - both collectively and personally. We hope you enjoy and can’t wait to hear your ins and outs over on oh Instagram. Loved this episode? Connect with us on Instagram @growingthepodcast

In today’s episode Lilly and Beth debrief and unpack the thoughts and feelings after Lil’s emergency caesarean. We also chat about some tangible and helpful modifications Lil and her midwife implemented in the coming days and weeks to support both her physical and emotional recovery. We encourage you to reach out for help from your GP, midwife or child health nurse if you feel you would benefit from additional support in processing your experience in regard to birth or the postpartum transition. Some helpful links and resources:Panda is dedicated to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of expecting, new and growing families. Through a range of information, services and programs during pregnancy and the first 12 months of a new baby. Helpline: 1300 726 306TheGidget foundationexists to support the emotional wellbeing of expectant and new parents to ensure they receive timely, appropriate and specialist care. Heart and Womb counselling offers tailored perinatal support by registered midwife and counsellor Amy.  The Australiasian Birth Trauma are committed to supporting women, their partners and their families who experience trauma in pregnancy, birth or the postpartum period you can find them hereBirth Trauma Australia If you enjoyed this episode please leave us a review and we would love to connect with you on Instagram @growingthepodcast 

Beth shares her experience of transitioning from one to two kids. What this reality *actually* looked like for her, what caught her by surprise and of course all the good that comes with growing your family. This episode is a great listen for us all, plenty of practical and tangible tools in particular for our parents getting ready to welcome another beautiful baby into their arms. Spoiler: the heart grows with you. Some of the resources mentioned in todays episode include Book about being a big sister. Beth loved Dinner Ladiesas ready-made home style cooking delivery service. Loved this episode? Connect with us on Instagram @growingthepodcast

Join us as Lilly details the arrival of her son Ru. Ru’s birth was not what Lilly had imagined and required some quick decision making from her team to ensure his safe arrival. Lilly takes us through what it was like to journey this and the ongoing tussle she had between midwife and mum mode. Despite facing elements of complexity, Lilly describes this experience as a positive one and shares her thoughts and feelings so generously. This episode is a great listen for both pregnant and postpartum mums with many nuggets of wisdom embedded within. Enjoy! Loved this episode? Connect with us on Instagram @growingthepodcast 

Beth and Lilly explore how Beth prepared for her recent birth and look at the ways in which preparing to birth for a second time differs from your first. This episode is filled with practical strategies for birth preparation, no matter where you’re at in your motherhood journey. Some of the resources mentioned include: Alfie’s Birth Story on Australian Birth Stories Podcast, The Birth Class, Rhea Dempsey and Beth’s Melbourne Acupuncturist If you loved this episode make sure you’re following along in your podcast app of choice and join our online community on Instagram @growingthepodcast 

In this episode we dig a little deeper into your hosts Beth and Lilly’s experience of motherhood, midwifery and some of the lessons along the way. With many relatable topics covered, this episode is the perfect listen while you rock your baby to sleep or hit the pavement with the pram. If you are loving the show and want to connect with your Growing hosts, you can find us on IG @growingthepodcast Thank you for listening! 

Growing is BACK with a fresh direction and a brand new co-host. Join Beth and Lilly, midwives and mothers for weekly episodes on birth, babies and beyond.  Follow us on IG for updates @growingthepodcast

In this episode host Beth shares her key learnings from a recent overseas trip with her 2.5 year old. If you are planning to travel with young kids or babies, this is a must listen. Beth shares what worked on the plane, what didn’t and how you can manage your expectations to set you up for an enjoyable trip. In this episode Beth mentioned a couple of key pieces of equipment including the BabyZen YoYo Travel Pram, the Kooshy Kids inflatable foot stool,and the Tula Toddler Carrier. A huge thank you to this week's podcast sponsor, Gro-To Skincare. If your little one is experiencing dry or flaky skin, I highly recommend giving Skin Wizard a go. You can get your hands on Skin-Wizard and the entire adorable Gro-To range in-store at Coles or online. When shopping online, get 15% off using the code GROWING15. For all of you Go-To lovers, this code is applicable site-wide so go forth and stock up!

In this episode, host Beth sits down with Kate - mum of three and postpartum doula to talk about all things twins.  Kate shares generously about her experience becoming a twin mama including what it was like to find out, how this changed her plans for a home birth, how she prepared her home to welcome two newborns and the ways in which her and her medical team collaborated to ensure her birth experience was a positive one.  There is so much wisdom in this episode, specifically about the power of letting go in motherhood. If you’re pregnant with twins or otherwise, you will love this episode.  Kate also shares some of her ‘must-have’ resources for twin life including the My Breast Friend Feeding Pillow , Baby Bjorn Bouncers and The Holistic Guide to Twin Pregnancy by BreAnn Blenhm.  Make sure you follow Kate on IG @katebloomdoula  Pregnant and looking to get educated and prepared? Beth and her team offer a range of incredible classes both online and face-to-face. Head to www.powerbirthcourse.com.au to book yours. 

In this episode, host Beth is joined by the incredible Liesel, who you may know by her Instagram handle, @mommy.labornurse Liesel is not only an experienced labour and delivery nurse from the US, she has been educating in the online space for years and has supported thousands of families to prepare for birth with her incredible resources.  Liesel joins Beth today for a candid chat about what you can expect within the American maternity system and both Beth and Liesel answer questions submitted by Liesel’s online community, which explore some of the differences and similarities for mama’s on opposite sides of the world. This chat is super informative no matter where you are based and a must listen if you are pregnant and curious about birthing in the hospital system. We also want to say a HUGE thank you to our episode sponsor Gro-To.  As a Growing listener you can enjoy 15% off site wide (yep! that means you can get a discount on your favourite Go-To products too!) using our exclusive discount code GROWING15.  This code is valid from November 1 to midnight 29th November when you spend $60 or more.  If you prefer shopping in-store, Gro-To is also available at coles, which makes it easy to grab as part of your regular shop.  We are absolutely loving Sud-Bud, Skin-Wizard and my personal favourite, the ‘Two-in-Fun’ detangling shampoo. Thank you so much Gro-To for supporting this episode of Growing.