The Moment

Did Anto feel pressure to instantly love his newborn baby? What happens when it takes time to form a bond? Are we expecting too much of ourselves, to be the 'perfect parent' when good enough is really actually good enough? All of these questions and more, are answered in todays episode!This episode of The Moment is brought to you by Safe Hands Early Parenting. Access free downloads and sign up for the Safe Hands monthly newsletter, to feel more supported in parenthood.Click here to check out the Safe Hands Parenting account on Instagram.Subscribe! Share with your friends! Review! Every little bit counts!! This podcast has been independently created by me (editing, producing, artwork, social media...all the things!) so any support you can provide is SO appreciated. Thanks a bunch!Do you have a Moment you would like to share? Send Claire an email to claire@safehandsparenting.com.au

How could Shaleigha not have known she was 19 weeks pregnant? How did she find out (and how did she tell her partner)?? How did a very unexpected pregnancy impact her initial bond with her baby? All of these questions and more, are answered in todays episode!This episode of The Moment is brought to you by Safe Hands Early Parenting. Access free downloads and sign up for the Safe Hands monthly newsletter, to feel more supported in parenthood.Click here to check out the Safe Hands Parenting account on Instagram.Subscribe! Share with your friends! Review! Every little bit counts!! This podcast has been independently created by me (editing, producing, artwork, social media...all the things!) so any support you can provide is SO appreciated. Thanks a bunch!Do you have a Moment you would like to share? Click here to submit yours!

How did Jess juggle cancer treatment with parenting her three-year-old son? How did she even begin to explain to him what was happening for her? What was the silver-lining to her cancer experience the first time around (and how did it have a major impact on her family today)? All of these questions and more, are answered in todays episode!Here are the support groups that played an integral role throughout Jess' experience:Lymphoma Down UnderAustralian Young Women's Breast Cancer Support: So Brave - ConnectThis episode of The Moment is brought to you by Safe Hands Early Parenting. Access free downloads and sign up for the Safe Hands monthly newsletter, to feel more supported in parenthood.Click here to check out the Safe Hands Parenting account on Instagram.Click here to check out The Moment Podcast account on Instagram.Subscribe! Share with your friends! Review! Every little bit counts!! This podcast has been independently created by me (editing, producing, artwork, social media...all the things!) so any support you can provide is SO appreciated. Thanks a bunch!Do you have a Moment you would like to share? Click here to submit yours!

How did Chris feel, to see your partner (and brand new mother of your baby) wheeled away to theatre? What words did Chris use, to describe the aftermath of being in the birth suite alone, holding his newborn baby? All of these questions and more, are answered in todays episode!This episode of The Moment is brought to you by Safe Hands Early Parenting. Access free downloads and sign up for the Safe Hands monthly newsletter, to feel more supported in parenthood.Click here to check out the Safe Hands Parenting account on Instagram.Chris spoke very highly of the childbirth education couse that the couple had completed with midwife, Lauretta. To find out more info, check out Lauretta's childbirth education courses here.Subscribe! Share with your friends! Review! Every little bit counts!! This podcast has been independently created by me (editing, producing, artwork, social media...all the things!) so any support you can provide is SO appreciated. Thanks a bunch!Do you have a Moment you would like to share? Click here to submit yours!

How did Phoebe navigate going from a single woman, to step mum of a three year old in a verrry short period of time? What have been some of the biggest challenges (and the best parts!) when she was thrown into parenting a 3 year old? How does Phoebe juggle all of the balls in her life? All of these questions and more, are answered in todays episode!This episode of The Moment is brought to you by Safe Hands Early Parenting. Access free downloads and sign up for the Safe Hands monthly newsletter, to feel more supported in parenthood.Click here to check out the Safe Hands Parenting account on Instagram.I highly recommend checking out Phoebe's two businesses, The Memo for all of your parenting/motherhood needs and The Blow for your next blow wave/hair styling sesh.Subscribe! Share with your friends! Review! Every little bit counts!! This podcast has been independently created by me (editing, producing, artwork, social media...all the things!) so any support you can provide is SO appreciated. Thanks a bunch!Do you have a Moment you would like to share? Click here to submit yours!

How does it feel to be told that your baby is 'small' during pregnancy? How did Steph see this as a reflection on herself as a parent? When random comments are made by strangers, what does Steph think (and do)? All of these questions and more, are answered in todays episode!This episode of The Moment is brought to you by Safe Hands Early Parenting. Access free downloads and sign up for the Safe Hands monthly newsletter, to feel more supported in parenthood.Click here to check out the Safe Hands Parenting account on Instagram.Subscribe! Share with your friends! Review! Every little bit counts!! This podcast has been independently created by me (editing, producing, artwork, social media...all the things!) so any support you can provide is SO appreciated. Thanks a bunch!Do you have a Moment you would like to share? Click here to submit yours!

What went through Rachel's mind when she was told her baby was deaf? How did she navigate new life as a parent, while grappling with a life-changing diagnosis for her son? What is Rachel's advice for the support people of parent's who experience a similar moment to hers? All of these questions and more, are answered in todays episode!The Shepherd Centre is an incredible organisation that works with families who are impacted by hearing impairment "giving deaf children a voice". Loud Shirt Day is held on October 20th, 2023. To support The Shepherd Centre and the integral work that they do, click here.This episode of The Moment is brought to you by Safe Hands Early Parenting. Access free downloads and sign up for the Safe Hands monthly newsletter, to feel more supported in parenthood.Click here to check out the Safe Hands Parenting account on Instagram.Subscribe! Share with your friends! Review! Every little bit counts!! This podcast has been independently created by me (editing, producing, artwork, social media...all the things!) so any support you can provide is SO appreciated. Thanks a bunch!Do you have a Moment you would like to share? Click here to submit yours!

How did Penny find herself 9 months into parenthood, unable to leave her car? What does it look like, to experience a battle with OCD for 23 years before reaching a formal diagnosis? When do intrusive thoughts verge into OCD? How has Penny moved forward, after the moment she was unable to get out of her car? All of these questions and more, are answered in todays episode!The Joy Thief, authored by Penny Moodie is available now. If you experience OCD, know someone who does or work with people who do, this book is an absolute must-read. This episode of The Moment is brought to you by The Baby Prep Pack from Safe Hands Early Parenting. Don't forget to use 'THE MOMENT' at checkout to purchase your copy for only $50 (T&Cs apply). Access free downloads and sign up for the Safe Hands monthly newsletter, to feel more supported in parenthood.Click here to check out the Safe Hands Parenting account on Instagram.Subscribe! Share with your friends! Review! Every little bit counts!! This podcast has been independently created by me (editing, producing, artwork, social media...all the things!) so any support you can provide is SO appreciated. Thanks a bunch!Do you have a Moment you would like to share? Send Claire an email to claire@safehandsparenting.com.au T&Cs: Postage and Handling fee's apply. Discount available from 6:00am 20th September 2023 until 11:59pm 11th of October 2023. (or while stocks last).

How did Beth navigate being consumed by her baby's sleeping (or not sleeping!)? What was her experience with not one, but two different sleep programs? What did Beth learn about sharing her challenges with sleep, with her online community? What was Beth's turning point? All of these questions (and more!) are answered in this episode of The Moment.A BIG thanks to the wonderful team at ergoPouch for partnering to bring you todays episode. We have been using ergoPouch for both of our girls sleep attire ever since becoming parents over 3 years ago. I couldn't rave about them highly enough! Don't forget to use 'THE MOMENT' at checkout for 15% off your order (T&C's apply).To check out Beth's work, have a look at her website Birth With Beth and follow her on Instagram @birthwithbeth_Subscribe! Share with your friends! Every little bit counts!! This podcast has been independently created by me (editing, producing, artwork, social media...all the things!) so any support you can provide is SO appreciated.Big thanks and I can't wait for you to join me for the next episode of The Moment.ErgoPouch promotion T&C's:15% off discount code valid from 27th of September to 11th of October 11:59pm AESTPrices as marked.Offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount or promotionOffer valid on Full Price products only, excludes Outlet pouches.

What went through my mind when I unexpectedly found out I was pregnant? What impact did PTSD from my first birth, have on my pregnancy? How the hell did I end up giving birth in the back of our car? What has this experience meant for me as a parent? These questions (and more!) are answered, as my sister Michelle Andrews (Shameless Media) joins me in this episode of The Moment.This episode of The Moment is brought to you by The Baby Prep Pack from Safe Hands Early Parenting. Don't forget to use 'THE MOMENT' at checkout to purchase your copy for only $50 (T&Cs apply). Access free downloads and sign up for the Safe Hands monthly newsletter, to feel more supported in parenthood.Subscribe! Share with your friends! Every little bit counts!! This podcast has been independently created by me (editing, producing, artwork, social media...all the things!) so any support you can provide is SO appreciated.Bring on Season Two of The Moment!T&Cs: Postage and Handling fee's apply. Discount available from 6:00am 20th September 2023 until 11:59pm 4th of October 2023. (or while stocks last).

Season Two of The Moment is coming on Wednesday the 20th of September!Over the course of this season, I bring you 10 moments that truely covers the highs, the lows and everything in between that comes with parenthood. The Moment is an independent podcast, created by Claire (a Melbourne-based Maternal Child Health Nurse, Midwife and Mum) from Safe Hands Early Parenting.The BEST way to support the podcast is to share, review and subscribe on your favourite podcasting app (you get extra life-bonus-points for doing it all!)To follow Safe Hands Parenting on Instagram, click here!To subscribe to a free downloads and the Safe Hands monthly newsletter, where we answer your biggest parenting and sleep questions (plus you get a delicious and nutritious recipe), click here!For any enquiries regarding brand partnership with The Moment, please contact me via claire@safehandsparenting.com.au

When did Laura decide she wanted to become a parent? How do you find a sperm donor? What does the process even look like? What's the hardest part of solo parenting? If Laura could give others one piece of advice - what would it be? All of these questions (and more!) are answered in this weeks ep.In this final episode for season one, I spoke to Laura who talks to us all about the moment when they transferred her embryo, on her journey in becoming a solo parent by choice.Love what you hear? The best way to support this podcast is by subscribing, sharing and/or leaving a review. Tag us on your Insta stories @themoment.podcast to share the moment that you listened to this ep!Thanks in advance for your support.Do you want to discover more from me and my work with Safe Hands Early Parenting? Check out my website www.safehandsparenting.com.au or Insta @safehandsparenting. Created, edited and produced by Claire from Safe Hands Early Parenting. Follow on insta @safehandsparentingCreated, edited and produced by Claire from Safe Hands Early Parenting. Follow on insta @safehandsparenting

What is involved when exclusively pumping breastmilk for your baby? How does your feeding journey impact on how you view yourself as a mum? What does Ash say for anyone else who feels they are coming to the end of their expressing journey?In this episode, I spoke to  Ash who talks to us all about the moment she quit pumping her breastmilk.If you have ever had to express and hear that damn machine at all hours of the day and night, then this episode is for you! This episode was an absolute joy to record, as we discussed Ash’s feeding experience with her son, the pressure (both internalised and external) to 'succeed' with feeding and how expressing (and not expressing) breastmilk changed her parenting.Love what you hear? The best way to support this podcast is by subscribing, sharing and/or leaving a review. Tag us on your Insta stories @themoment.podcast to share the moment that you listened to this ep!Thanks in advance for your support.Do you want to discover more from me and my work with Safe Hands Early Parenting? Check out my website www.safehandsparenting.com.au or Insta @safehandsparenting.See you next time for another episode of The Moment!Created, edited and produced by Claire from Safe Hands Early Parenting. Follow on insta @safehandsparenting

What happens in the moment you discover your ex-partner has died? How do you tell your young children? How do you parent your children, through the grief and loss of their father?In this episode, I speak with Laura about the moment her former partner and father of her two children died.Laura was so generous in sharing a very challenging experience, going into detail about her parenting journey, in the aftermath of her ex-partner and father of her two children dying suddenly. We then talk about the layered complexity of grief and how she told her two children. To finish, we celebrate the village of support Laura receives daily from her closest family and friends.As mentioned in the episode, here are some books that Laura read to her children:Beginning and Endings with Lifetimes In Between. Written by Bryan Mellonie, and Robert Ingpen.Something Very Sad Happened (A Toddler's Guide to Understanding Death). Written by Bonnie Zucker, Illustrated by Kim Fleming.The Goodbye Book. Written by Todd Parr.The Invisible String. Written by Patrice Karst.When Dinosaurs Die. Written by Laurie Krasny Brown.If you are in Australia and are seeking support for family violence, please contact 1800-RESPECT (1800 737 732) or if you are in Victoria, you can also contact The Orange Door, who were instrumental in assisting Laura during her separation.If you are in Australia and are seeking support for alcohol misuse, contact Lifeline or the Alcohol and  Drug Information Service. Love what you hear? The best way to support this podcast is by subscribing, sharing and/or leaving a review. Tag us on your Insta stories @themoment.podcast!Thanks in advance for your support.Do you want to discover more from me and my work with Safe Hands Early Parenting? Check out my website www.safehandsparenting.com.au or Insta @safehandsparenting.See you next time for another episode of The Moment.Created, edited and produced by Claire from Safe Hands Early Parenting. Follow on insta @safehandsparenting

What do you feel, in that moment when you waters break at 30 weeks? What does through your mind in the seconds, minutes, hours and days after? How did this moment shape Katrina's broader parenting experience in the months that followed?Hello and welcome to episode seven of The Moment.In this episode, I speak to Katrina who is so generous in sharing the moment that her waters broke when she was 30 weeks pregnant.In this episode, we talk about the events which lead up to her waters breaking, how her moment transpired and what then unfolded. We then explored how this moment shaped the rest of Katrina's pregnancy, as well as her parenting journey in the first few months.Towards the end of the episode, Katrina spoke about the wonderful book The Motherhood by Jamila Rizvi. We both highly recommend checking it out!Love what you hear? The best way to support this podcast is by subscribing, sharing and/or leaving a review. Tag us on your Insta stories @safehandsparenting to share the moment that you listened to this ep.If you have a moment in your parenting journey that you would like to share, click here.Thanks in advance for your support.Do you want to discover more from me and my work with Safe Hands Early Parenting? Check out my website www.safehandsparenting.com.au or Insta @safehandsparenting.See you next time for another episode of The Moment!Created, edited and produced by Claire from Safe Hands Early Parenting. Follow on insta @safehandsparenting

What does it feel like not to follow your instincts? How did Jessamy use her gut-instinct to guide her through her labour and birth of her daughter? How have her instincts then gone on to inform her parenting, especially with a toddler?In this episode, I spoke to Jessamy who talks to us all about the moment she trusted her instincts. This episode was an absolute joy to record, as we discussed Jessamy’s birth story with her daughter, how she followed her instincts and how she has used those lessons in her parenting.To find out more about Jessamy’s work with Mindful Midwife Mama, you can check out www.mindfulmidwifemama.com.au or follow her on Instagram @mindfulmidwifemama  Love what you hear? The best way to support this podcast is by subscribing, sharing and/or leaving a review. Tag us on your Insta stories @safehandsparenting to share the moment that you listened to this ep!Thanks in advance for your support.Do you want to discover more from me and my work with Safe Hands Early Parenting? Check out my website www.safehandsparenting.com.au or Insta @safehandsparenting. See you next time for another episode of The Moment!Created, edited and produced by Claire from Safe Hands Early Parenting. Follow on insta @safehandsparenting

How do you navigate new parenthood as a new couple? How do you find balance with a new baby? What do you say to your partner, when you're not getting any balance? Hello and welcome to episode five of The Moment.In this ep I speak to (drumroll please…) my partner, Steve! Steve talks to us all about the moment that I told him that I wasn’t okay.This episode was an absolute joy to record, as we discussed the challenge of losing, finding and then navigating balance in early parenthood.Love what you hear? The best way to support this podcast is by subscribing, sharing and/or leaving a review. Tag us on your Insta stories @safehandsparenting to share the moment that you listened to this ep!Thanks in advance for your support.Do you want to discover more from me and my work with Safe Hands Early Parenting? Check out my website www.safehandsparenting.com.au or Insta @safehandsparenting. See you next time for another episode of The Moment!Created, edited and produced by Claire from Safe Hands Early Parenting. Follow on insta @safehandsparenting

How does it feel to leave your child overnight, for the first time? How do you navigate mum-guilt? How does it feel to be alone for the first time since the start of parenthood?Hello and welcome to episode four of The Moment. In this episode, I spoke to the fabulous Lucy. Lucy shares with us, the joyous moment when she had her first night away from her daughter.This episode was an absolute joy to record, as we discussed Lucy's opportunity to have time to herself, the expectations of mums having to prepare for ‘going away’, mum guilt and much more.To find out more about Lucy’s awesome DIY projects and general life fun/good times, you can check her Insta @lucygransbury. If you’re in Melbourne, Aus and are looking for the best wedding celebrant, then check out @marriedbylucy.Love what you hear? The best way to support this podcast is by subscribing and leaving a review. Thanks in advance for your support!Do you want to discover more from me and my work with Safe Hands Early Parenting? Check out my website www.safehandsparenting.com.au or Insta @safehandsparenting. See you next time for another episode of The Moment!Created, edited and produced by Claire from Safe Hands Early Parenting. Follow on insta @safehandsparenting

How does it feel to deal with frequent 'meltdowns'? What does parenthood look like, when your child is neurodiverse? Do you feel judged by other people? Hello and welcome to episode two of The Moment.In this episode, I spoke with Bo about the moment that she accepted her reality.This episode was an absolute joy to record, as we discussed neurodiversity and the expectations of parenthood.Love what you hear? The best way to support this podcast is by subscribing and/or leaving a review. Thanks in advance for your support!Do you want to discover more from me and my work with Safe Hands Early Parenting? Check out my website www.safehandsparenting.com.au or Insta @safehandsparenting.See you next time for another episode of The Moment!Created, edited and produced by Claire from Safe Hands Early Parenting. Follow on insta @safehandsparenting

What does it feel like to hold your baby for the first time? How about *that moment* of complete love that they all talk about? What happens when hours after birthing your baby, you become critically unwell? How does the experience of entering parenthood, shape your view of yourself and your world? All of these questions (and more!) are answered in today's episode.Hello and welcome to the first episode of The Moment. To get us started, the guest of honour is…me! My sister Michelle Andrews has taken the reigns to talk with me about the moment I gave birth to my first daughter (and a few twists and turns that followed).As mentioned in the ep, for all T-Swift, Beyonce and Beiber tunes, head over to my labour/birth playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0l6z2DP0T9Xnfab4oOncWB?si=31ITpli8QjCu89amL32CRA&nd=1 If you, or someone you know, is seeking help after experiencing birth trauma, you can contact your healthcare professional (GP, MCHN, community nurse) for local support services.If you’re in Australia, check out www.birthtrauma.org.au, PANDA, COPE or Lifeline. Love what you hear? The best way to support this podcast is by subscribing and/or leaving a review.Thanks for your support!To find out more about Chelle's work with Shameless Media you can check out follow her on Instagram @michelleandrews1 or Shameless Podcast @shamelesspodcastDo you want to discover more from me and my work with Safe Hands Early Parenting? Check out my website www.safehandsparenting.com.au or Insta/Tiktok @safehandsparenting. See you next time for another episode of The Moment.Created, edited and produced by Claire from Safe Hands Early Parenting. Follow on insta @safehandsparenting