On Becoming Parents

Jun 28 2024 5 ep. 49 mins 4
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‘On Becoming Parents’ chronicles our journey as young immigrant parents navigating parenting and learning on the way. Despite being both doctors, we have had to learn an awful lot and hope to share some of our experiences and tips with aspiring and current parents.

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Episode 5 - Sleep. Work. Parent!

Jun 28 2024 50 mins  
On this episode, we are joined by an amazing couple - Ope and Oyinkan who share their journey through sleep deprivation, sleep training their little one - Tamilore and having hard conversations about parenting workplace productivity. There’s loads to learn from this one and it’s definitely one you’d enjoy if you are a working or stay at home parent or likely to be one in futu

Episode 4 - Parenting and Changing Relationship Dynamics

May 17 2024 43 mins  
One thing many new couples hardly prepare for is how much their relationship will change when the baby arrives. Listen to us bluntly discuss how we navigate our changing relationship dynamics after welcoming our little one. We hope you'll find our thoughts and experiences useful in shaping how you go about yours. Please note, there are some references to intimacy which may

Episode 3 - Welcoming our Little One

Mar 26 2024 53 mins  
In this episode, we walk you through the last few months leading to the delivery of our first son, Rayan. Step by step, we paint a picture of the excitement, challenges and uncertainties that came with the third trimester - our shopping list, preparing our hospital bag, touring the delivery suite and the emotional moments that came with that famous first cry. We also share tips int

Episode 2 - And Two Became Three

Feb 23 2024 49 mins  
Listen to our reflection on our preconception and early pregnancy journey - touching on the uncertainties, excitement, challenges and ups and downs of pregnancy planning and the first two trimesters. You would connect to these stories if you are an aspiring or current parent looking to have more kids in future. Enjoy! Please let us know what you think about this episode and share

Episode 1 - Just the Two of Us

Jan 31 2024 50 mins  
Just the Two of Us tells the story of our lives before parenting - how we met, got married and planned our journey into parenting. Ni’mah and Yusuf banter throughout this episode, sharing laughs and stories every couple, aspiring or current parent would definitely connect to. Enjoy and please don’t forget to like, share, comment and subscribe!