The Edge of Parenthood

Aug 17 2023 26 mins 1
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Welcome to The Edge of Parenthood, the brand new podcast where we chat with expecting parents. Join us as we deep dive into topics that matter to parents-to-be as they prepare for their baby’s arrival. We record with each guest twice, capturing their perspectives both before and after their baby is born,  meaning you get to hear all the expectations meets reality insights.

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Dallas | Part 2: breech baby, c-section delivery, mixed feeding and running a business

Aug 17 2023 21 mins  
Dallas shares her birth story with her first baby, who decided to arrive at just over 36 weeks.We discuss- Expecting the unexpected- Recovering from a c-section- Newborn sleep- Breastfeeding challenges and finding what works- Sharing parenting responsibilities

Dallas | Part 1: pregnancy, business owner, relaxed approach

Aug 17 2023 16 mins  
Dallas shares her experience of pregnancy to date along with her expectations of first time motherhood.We discuss- using the private or public hospital system- planning for parenthood as a business owner- having an easy going approach to planning - body image in pregnancy

Alanna | Part 2: Birth story, healing second time motherhood and mental health

Aug 01 2023 30 mins  
In this episode we speak with Alanna who is four months postpartum and well into parenthood as a mum to her little boy Maxi. We chat about what parenthood has actually looked like- the fourth trimester - mental health in the postpartum period- sharing energy between a toddler and a newborn- what second time motherhood has actually been likeConnect with us! @theedgeofparenthood.pod

Alanna | Part 1: Second time motherhood, mental health, body image in pregnancy and parenting a toddler

Jul 31 2023 45 mins  
In this episode we speak with Alanna who is expecting her second baby and is in the third trimester. We chat about preparing for parenthood including:- what she's learnt from the process of becoming a parent the first time round- her mental health struggles in the postpartum period with her first baby- how she and her partner decided it was time to try for baby number two - body im

Caitlin | Part 2: birth story, mixed feeding and setting boundaries postpartum

Jul 15 2023 22 mins  
In this episode we speak with Caitlin who is three months postpartum and well into parenthood as a mum to her little boy Archer. We chat about what parenthood has actually looked like- the fourth trimester - breastfeeding when baby isn't gaining enough weight- setting boundaries to create space for bonding and rest - changing priorities around returning to work - what motherhood ha

Caitlin | Part 1: career growth, pregnancy and first time motherhood

Jul 15 2023 22 mins  
In this episode we speak with Caitlin who is expecting her first baby and is in the third trimester. We chat about preparing for parenthood including: -how she and her partner decided it was time to start a family- what the experience of being pregnant has been like- making career moves while pregnant and- what she's expecting motherhood will be like. Don't forget to listen to Part