Beyond the Bump

Sophie Pearce & Jayde Couldwell

Beyond the Bump is a podcast brought to you by Jayde Couldwell and Sophie Pearce. It began in the baby years and has grown right alongside us, because motherhood keeps evolving long after the baby stage ends.

This is a place for real conversations and honest questions, no matter how hard, about the parts of motherhood that often go unspoken. The mental load that changes shape rather than easing. The identity shifts. The stage where life doesn’t suddenly feel simpler. Wherever you are in it, the aim is the same: to leave you feeling lighter, more understood and a little less alone after every listen.

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Apr 3, 2023 · 1 hr 27 min
Where are you Pelvic Floor? (post-partum pelvic floor issues) - with Ruth, physiotherapist
In our 173rd episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Ruth. Ruth is a physio from Exhale Physiotherapy and she chats to us all about postpartum pelvic floor - what’s normal, what to look out for, what are issues and what can be done about them! We hope you enjoy!!! Is it called the pelvic floor because it feels like our insides are on the floor postpartum? What is the pelvic floor? What if your pelvic floor is tight before giving birth, is that going to make you tear faster during birth? Does anyone go from a ‘normal’ pelvic floor to a ‘too tight’ one postpartum? We all know that our pelvic floor feels very foreign postpartum, but how do we know what it’s meant to feel like after giving birth versus being concerned because what we’re experiencing is outside what should be expected postpartum? What are some things in birth that can put us at greater risk of having pelvic floor trauma? The word episiotomy is thrown around a lot — why are they done and how do we recover from them? Is our pelvic floor completely intact post c-section? Should we all see a pelvic floor physio postpartum? And approx. how much would it cost? Should everyone be doing their kegel exercises? And how do we know we’re doing them correctly? Prolapse — what is it and what are we looking for? There’s conflicting information regarding menstrual cups and what the suction can do to our cervix? Should we be avoiding them postpartum? If we have a mild prolapse but it’s not severe enough to have surgery, are there any tools we can use to make us feel more comfortable day to day? Why is surgery controversial when it comes to prolapse? Bladder leakage — what are realistic expectations? Stress incontinence — what can we do? Top tips for getting back into exercise postpartum Tips for enjoying sex again postpartum Abdominal separation — is this something we should be worried about? And so MUCH MORE! Resources mentioned: Bowl shaped menstrual cups: Nixit @letsnixit Hello Period @helloperiodco www.exhalephysio.com.au @exhale_physiotherapy Come as You Are: The Surprising New Science that Will Transform Your Sex Life by Emily Nagoski Ph.D 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. Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes.
Mar 27, 2023 · 1 hr 9 min
How does one return back to work after baby? - with Naomi, writer & postpartum doula
In our 172nd episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Naomi. Naomi is a postpartum doula and she talks to us all about returning to work after having bub and how to make the transition that little bit easier. We hope you enjoy!!! How can we be motivated to go back to work when over half our salary is going to go straight towards childcare? Currently what are parents entitled to in terms of maternity and paternity leave after having a baby? If you were working full time before you went on maternity leave but after 12 months you decide to go back part time, is the employer obliged to accept that or not? What are ways to make a workplace more flexible? What are some examples of things we can request? How to have those discussions and set those boundaries so that part time is actually part time? Returning to work and being ignored for promotions while others that are less qualified and experienced are moving up the ranks! What to do? What happens if you’re returning to work but want to have another baby soon? If we are in the position to choose when to go back to work, how do we know when is the right time? How do we find passion in our work when all we want to do is be home with our kid/s? How do we juggle the mental load when returning to work? Tips for getting out of the house in the mornings? How to deal with mum guilt when returning to work? How do we navigate pumping and/or feeding when returning to work? How on earth can we get a job done when we’re constantly having to pick up our sick kid/s from daycare? If we feel like we have baby brain/brain fog, how on earth do we return to work? And so MUCH MORE? Resource links: Follow Naomi on IG: @cocoonbynaomi ‘Returning to work without losing your mind’ course Drop the Ball: Achieving More by Doing Less by Tiffany Dufu Esther Perel: Your Guide to Relational Intelligence Fair Work Commission | Australia 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. Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes.
Mar 20, 2023 · 1 hr 21 min
So what do I actually have to avoid when pregnant?? Pregnancy myths vs. facts - with Dr Timmy, obstetrician, gynaecologist and fertility specialist
In our 171st episode of Beyond the Bump, Dr Timmy is back in the poddy pod!! And he’s here to talk about pregnancy myths versus facts. We hope you enjoy!!! When I’m pregnant, I can’t: Drink coffee Eat soft serves Eat sushi? And I can’t eat seafood because of the mercury Eat deli meats and soft cheese Eat runny eggs and/or eggs in general Pineapples can cause miscarriages so I should avoid them in pregnancy Avoiding foods during pregnancy leads to a greater risk of bub being allergic to that food I can have tiny bits of alcohol when I’m pregnant If I take Ondansetron or Zofran during pregnancy it increases the risk of my child being born with a cleft lip/palate Ultrasounds are bad for the baby I have to sleep on my side, not on my back during pregnancy Your baby’s gender is impacted by the time in the cycle that you have sex Nausea is worse if you’re having a girl There are different cravings during pregnancy based on gender? Sweet it’s a girl. Savoury if it’s a boy Carrying low means you’re having a boy A faster heart rate is likely to be a girl and a slower one a boy Heartburn means your bub has lots of hair It’s a good sign if I have nausea at the start of my pregnancy I should not do high intensity exercise during my pregnancy Hot baths, saunas and spas are dangerous when I’m pregnant I should be weighted at every antenatal appointment Can I do laser hair removal when pregnant? What about Botox and/or other cosmetic procedures? Can I dye or bleach my hair? Can I smoke/vape during pregnancy? Resource links Quit Centre - Pregnancy and Maternal Health 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. Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes.
Mar 13, 2023 · 54 min
Is sibling fighting normal & when do we step in? - with child psychologist Emily from the Playful Psychologist
In our 170th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat to Emily from the Playful Psychologist all about sibling rivalry and sibling fighting. Our listeners have been asking for this topic for a while now and we ourselves feel like we could do with some tips and tricks too! We hope you enjoy! If we have an only child, how do we ensure we teach our kids the same social developmental skills as those kids with siblings? If you have more than one child, what is considered a ‘normal’ amount of fighting? Are there any kinds of behaviours to look out for that may indicate this has gone too far? How far is too far? What do you do in the situations when one of your children is always dobbing on the other? Is there a certain age gap where fighting and rivalry is worse? Or is it pretty much going to happen with all siblings? When should we intervene? And how do we intervene so that it doesn’t come across as us favouring one child over the other? At what age are children expected to be able to share? Does it matter whose fault it is? How do we teach our kids that not everything is a competition? What to do if the older kid is a little too forceful towards the younger sibling? How do we respond to our older child if they’re saying they, 'Hate their brother or sister!' or 'Can my brother and sister go back now!’ And SO MUCH MORE!!! 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. Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes.
Mar 6, 2023 · 1 hr 8 min
How was your THIRD birth?!? Pearl’s birth story - with Sophie
In our 169th episode of Beyond the Bump, Sophie FINALLY tells us about her birth with baby Pearl! We hope you enjoy!! You can listen to Sophie's previous two birth stories: EP12: Sophie's two rapid births and the jump from one to two, on Apple Podcasts and Spotify 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. Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes.
Feb 27, 2023 · 1 hr 5 min
What does pleasure mean to a mother? - with Regan Figg
In our 168th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat to Regan Figg all about finding pleasure in parenthood! What is a Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) practitioner? Why does pleasure not always equate to sexuality? How did Regan get into the domain of pleasure? And why did she feel it was important enough to write a book about it? How important is it to create awareness around what our thoughts are actually saying and consciously changing those narratives? What are some examples of pleasurable things we can do around our kids, but not for our kids? How can we prioritise pleasure when when we have that to-do list at the back of our minds? And SO MUCH MORE!!! We hope you enjoy!! Resource links: A Mother’s Pleasure by Regan Figg Link to the BTB Newsletter 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. Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes.
Feb 20, 2023 · 1 hr 16 min
What are the steps in freezing your embryos? Are you living your back-up career? & so much more! - with Lola Berry
In our 167th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat to the incredible Lola Berry all about her experience with freezing her eggs! As always, when we have personal stories on the pod we do not want them to be treated as medical advice. We are also aware that everyone’s experience with freezing their eggs is going to be unique to them — so please take this as Lola’s story! We hope you enjoy!! 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. Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes.
Feb 13, 2023 · 1 hr 1 min
What have we been up to? Well, Sophie had a baby and Jayde had a colonic…
In our 166th episode of Beyond the Bump, we thought that because we’ve been gone for a while – there’s new listeners, there’s a new member of the podcast family – we would get acquainted with things. We asked you guys to send in your questions about our life updates, and we answer them!! We hope you enjoy!! Your questions: I’m a new listener, can you please give a brief get to know you! How is the transition from two to three kids? I definitely want a third child, but my husband definitely does not. What should we do? When did the nausea ease up for Soph during her pregnancy? Soph, did you have much sex during your pregnancy? The people want to know about your Bali trip, Jayde! How did it go? And how did you overcome mum guilt? How is the juggle with bedtime going, Soph? Give us the details on your colonic, Jayde? What was involved? And how do you feel? Did you end up tidying up the vag before Pearl was born, Soph? And SO MUCH MORE!! 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. Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes.
Feb 6, 2023 · 1 hr 1 min
How did you start a podcast? And so much more - with Australian Birth Stories host, Sophie Walker!
In our 165th episode of Beyond the Bump, we have Sophie Walker on the pod. Sophie is a fellow podcast host, @australianbithstories, and we chat to her a little bit about podcasting, a little bit about birth and most excitingly her NEW book!!! What is Australian Birth Stories all about? What led to it? And how long has it been around for? How many applications has Sophie received for Australian Birth Stories? And how does she choose which story to air? How have people’s openness to talking about their birth stories changed over the years? How does Sophie find talking about birth all the time? Given that birth stories can be quite a controversial topic at times. Has Sophie ever recorded an episode that she then decided not to publish? Pros and cons of having a co-host versus working solo. How does Sophie juggle it all? Sophie has spoken to 100s of women about their births – what are the top three things that she recommends someone should do while they’re pregnant to prepare for birth? Did Sophie ever experience gender disappointment having birthed three boys? Now that Sophie has spoken to so many women on Australian Birth Stories, would she go back and do things differently for her births? What can listeners expect from Sophie’s new book, The Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy and Birth? And SO MUCH MORE!!! Important links: Head to australianbirthstories.com to pre-order Sophie’s new book, The Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy and Birth Memorable episodes on Australian Birth Stories: Episode 180: Natalia Baechtold Episode 163: Jodi Wilson 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. Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes.
Feb 1, 2023 · 1 hr 10 min
Did things get better for you in the third trimester? - Third trimester diaries with Sophie
We’re back!!! And happy 2023 to our Beyond the Bump community!!! We have so much in store for you this year and we cannot wait to dive right into your ear holes and overshare absolutely everything with you. We’re gonna kick off this year with an episode we've been working on for the last 10 or so weeks – we slipped up a little bit along the way but this is Sophie’s third trimester diary. 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. Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes.
Dec 19, 2022 · 52 min
Did we answer your Christmas pickle!? (Not for little ears) - with Jayde and Sophie
In our 163rd and final episode of Beyond the Bump for 2022 we answer all your Christmas related questions and pickles!! Questions: What are your Christmas day routines? How do you go about Santa? Any close calls? How do you do gifting in the house? Does Santa give the big gifts or the small ones? Can you tell a family member what to buy/what not to buy your kids for Christmas? Did your kids ever do swimming lessons as babies and/or toddlers? What does 2023 have in store for you both and Beyond the bump? Pickles: Gifts for parents and in-laws who “don’t want you to spend money”? What to get a mother-in-law who has it all? We have a big religious family and we’re the only ones that do Santa. How do I respond to my kids when their cousins spill the beans about Santa? Every year my parent’s family play the ‘Gran is getting old card’, so we have to have Christmas with them. What would you do? Kids with big age gaps, do you spend the same amount of money on the gift or the same number of gifts? My mum is a bad drunk on Christmas, do I keep her as sober as I can? Or let her have fun but then everyone else suffers? First Christmas with a baby, how do I juggle naps? And SO MUCH MORE!! 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. Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes.
Dec 12, 2022 · 55 min
How did couple’s counselling save your relationship (and your sex life)? - with Maggie @thepeninsulamumma
In our 162nd episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with the beautiful Maggie – you may already follow her on Instagram @thepeninsulamumma. Maggie talks all about how her relationship with her partner changed postpartum, the ups and downs, and how marriage counseling has been super helpful. Tell us about your journey to motherhood. What was your relationship like before you had kids and when did you know you wanted to have kids? What were the biggest shocks to motherhood for you? Maggie opens up about her postpartum anxiety. When did you know you were ready for a second bub? Maggie talks about her and her partner’s lack of intimacy postpartum. How did Maggie and her partner deal with having different parenting styles? What prompted Maggie and her partner to start seeing a couples therapist? What were some tips that Maggie and her partner were given from their therapist? If we wanted to spice up our sex life, where do we start? How do you find the time to prioritise sex? For any of our listeners who feel like their relationship could be better, what are some tips and first steps for that? And SO MUCH MORE!! Goodies mentioned: Follow Maggie on Instagram @thepeninsulamumma 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. Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes.
Dec 9, 2022 · 53 min
BONUS EP - Triplets?! Just, how? - with Tori Sevier
In our 161st BONUS episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Tori. Tori is not only a triplet mumma but she had a singleton first. She is an absolute powerhouse, and we all just want to know how? Just how? Content warning! Tori does briefly speak about foetal reduction and what that is. If you find this might be triggering for you it might be best to skip this episode. So you find out you’re pregnant with TRIPLETS. What happened next? What is selective reduction? What’s the difference between fraternal and identical multiples? Do triplets run in the family? Did you have morning sickness? How were you feeling with three babies in your tummy? Can you have a vaginal birth with triplets? What is preeclampsia? What were the main things the triplets were in the NICU for? How do you figure out who you’re feeding at what time? And did you breastfeed or bottle feed? Was there anything you did/read about in preparation of having triplets? How are there enough hours in the day to pump, feed, and put them to sleep? How did your first born deal with the arrival of triplets? How many hours of sleep were you averaging per night, when you first came home from the hospital? Did you have to buy a new car to fit four capsules? Are there triplet prams? How was it starting back at work? And how did you get into the juggle of mumming and working? How does the care look? Does one nanny happily look after all three triplets? What are the most annoying things that people say to you out in public with triplets? If you have a loved one that’s about to be a parent of multiples, what are things that can be really helpful to them? And SO MUCH MORE!! 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. Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes.
Dec 5, 2022 · 1 hr 32 min
What do we even call this episode?! Talking upbringing, past relationships, religion, pregnancy, fertility, birth journey & so much more!!! - with Saci Magree
In our 160th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Saci Magree. This is probably one of the most chaotic, craziest, funniest episodes we’ve ever had. We can’t really tell you what it’s about, but we can tell you that we’ve never laughed so hard during an episode before. We hope you enjoy Legends! 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. Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes.
Nov 28, 2022 · 1 hr 6 min
What is Antenatal Depression and Anxiety? - with perinatal psychiatrist, Dr Fran
In our 159th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Dr Fran. Dr Fran is a perinatal psychiatrist and we chat all about antenatal depression and anxiety. This topic is very close to both our hearts and we feel it’s such an important conversation to let as many mums and parents know that they aren’t alone in their feelings! What is antenatal depression? How common is antenatal depression? If you have antenatal depression during your first, second or third trimester, what is the process to help the situation? How can we best manage it? What is the cause of antenatal depression? Is it hormones? What is the likelihood of postnatal depression if you had antenatal depression? Does antenatal depression affect the baby? How to deal with anxiety around pregnancy if you’ve had multiple losses Tips coping with gender disappointment and being afraid that the sadness with trigger antenatal depression How can we explain feelings of depression and anxiety to the people around us? How can we best support someone we think has antenatal depression? Important links: If you find this episode triggering or feel that you have perinatal anxiety or depression you can speak to someone at PANDA 1300 726 306 To check out Dr Fran's Dopamine dressing, follow her on Instagram on @dreams.of.colour 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. Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes.
Nov 21, 2022 · 1 hr 8 min
How did you recover from your 13 year long Eating Disorder (and so much more)? - with Rochelle Currie
In our 158th episode of Beyond the Bump, Rochelle Currie is back in the pod. In this episode, Rochelle opens up about her journey with having disordered eating for most of her life and some of the triggers of that. Trigger warning in this episode we talk about disordered eating as well as sexual child abuse!! Important resources: Lifeline 13 11 14 Butterfly Foundation 1800 33 4673 Rise Up + Recovery: An Eating Disorder Monitoring and Management Tool for Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating and EDNOS 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. Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes.
Nov 16, 2022 · 23 min
BONUS EP - What on earth are our kids actually thinking? Jayde asks her girls the hard hitting questions!
In our BONUS 157th episode of Beyond the Bump, Jayde’s two oldest girls, Mia and Billie, are in the pod and answer all your questions!!! What does Mum and Sophie do for a job? What do you think makes a good mum? What does it feel like when mum hugs you? If you could do anything today, where would you go and what would you do? What makes you feel safe? If you could be a parent for a day, what rules would you have? What is the best way to make a fort/tent inside? Do you think it’s possible to think of nothing? What is mindfulness? Do you know where babies come from? If a friend asked you to keep a secret that you didn’t feel comfortable keeping, what would you do? What do you want to be when you grow up? Do you believe in ghosts, fairies or Santa? Would you guys like another brother or sister? Do you think humans have a responsibility to look after the planet? What do you think about social media Do you think mum’s can be both happy and sad at the same time? Should we always follow the rules even if they lead to danger? What’s the difference between adults and children? Do you think the world would be a better place if the kids where in charge? And why? How do you guys feel when mum and dad disagree on something? What is your favourite holiday? What does mum do when she gets frustrated? What scares you the most? What’s your favourite thing about dad? Why do you love your mum? And SO MUCH MORE!! 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. Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes.
Nov 14, 2022 · 1 hr
Are you stressing over bub’s sleep? Letting go of the mainstream rules - with Fiona from Mama Matters
In our 156th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Fiona from Mama Matters. Fiona chats all about how sleep training is not the only way to get sleep in your household – it’s basically a chat about doing what feels right for you and your family and not following what everyone else is doing!! How can we switch our mindsets, so we aren’t so obsessed with the ‘sleeping through the night’ narrative? How can we have conversations with others about unrealistic expectations regarding our bubs sleep? Is cuddling newborns to sleep, okay? What are some ‘rules’or the things to think about if we are going to have a bub in bed with us? Do dads have the instinct that mums do, that if they rolled over in a deep sleep, they would realise there is a baby there? Is it possible to night wean, or for your bub to end up sleeping through the night when they are co-sleeping? Tips for sleep deprivation! If co-sleeping doesn’t work for your family, what are ways that we can have our baby’s needs met, while them still being in a separate sleep space? Is self-settling a taught skill? Or will all kids eventually learn how to do it? Tips for getting through sleep regression! And is it true that the 4-month sleep regression is a permanent one? Is it true that when your baby appears tired, then they’re overtired? What if we still feed our bub to sleep/have other sleep associations, but they’re about to start daycare or about to be looked after by someone else, how can we deal with that transition? How can we keep our bubs in their cot without leaving them to cry? How do we co-sleep with a baby who is on the move? And SO MUCH MORE!! Goodies mentioned: Australian Podcast Awards link Fiona's website Blog post by Fiona on Biologically "Normal" Sleep 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. Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes.
Nov 7, 2022 · 1 hr 11 min
So has the second trimester been sunshine and rainbows?! - with Sophie and Jayde
In our 155th episode of Beyond the Bump, Sophie shares with us how her second trimester has been, and it’s been a wild ride. Have you still got hyperemesis and are you still vomiting? Why Sophie thinks she may have a prolapse? And the importance of seeing a women’s health physio for pelvic floor exercises. How has this pregnancy differed from her other pregnancies? How do you feel mentally in the second trimester versus the first trimester? How on earth do you parent two kids while pregnant? How do you deal with unsolicited comments about your pregnant body? And what comments have you been getting? Do you compare your bump to others in the same gestation? Have you been able to exercise this trimester? Sex during pregnancy! How are you feeling? How’s Nick going and is he freaked out? How’s the sleep going? Do you use a pregnancy pillow? And any specific sleeping positions? When did you start feeling bub move? Are you scared of having another child? And how do you think you will honestly cope? What are you doing to prepare for the birth and postpartum period? And SO MUCH MORE!! 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. Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes.
Oct 31, 2022 · 1 hr 8 min
Have you heard about postnatal depletion? Tips for the fourth trimester - with Dr Oscar Serrallach
In our 154th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with the incredible Dr Oscar Serrallach. He is a functional GP and an expert in postnatal depletion, and we chat to him all about how to better prepare for the postnatal period. Oscar talks about his struggle in finding resources and information about depletion and what women were going through! What is ‘normal’ within the postpartum period? How can we distinguish ‘normal’ postnatal fatigue versus postnatal depletion? Is postnatal depletion like a spectrum? If you’ve got postnatal depletion, are you on your way to postnatal depression and/or anxiety? Why something traumatic happing during your pregnancy could have a significant impact on a women’s fourth trimester What are some things, at a societal, family, or individual level, that we can put into place to make a significant difference during the postpartum period? How can we, in our very isolated homes and fast-paced lives, introduce some of these more traditional practices in a realistic way? Is postpartum depletion worse in those women that stay at home versus those that go back to work? Does vaginal birth or having a caesarean make a difference in postpartum depletion? If we feel like we are depleted is there a test that we can do to confirm it? Postpartum hair loss!! Why does it happen? Is there anything we can do to avoid and/or manage it? And is it linked to depletion? Are there any supplements or nutrients women should take postpartum? And SO MUCH MORE!!! 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. Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes.