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Birth, Baby & Beyond

LiSTNR

Kids & Family

Frequency: 1 episode/38d. Total Eps: 55

Created for expectant parents, new mums, new grandparents and for anyone wanting to know more about becoming a parent. Cath Curtin shares over four decades of experience, guiding you through the highs and lows of being pregnant, giving birth and the complexities of parenting.

In the latest season Midwife Cath is refocussing her attention onto new dads and dads-to-be. Together with new dad Chris Taylor she unpacks everything men need to know about the highs and lows of pregnancy, giving birth and the complexities of parenting.

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🇬🇧 Great Britain - kidsAndFamily
09/02/2025
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A special episode just for Grandads

Season 7 · Episode 12

Sunday, September 3, 2023 • Duration 20:54

Grandads are great aren’t they? They step in to help out when day care falls through, they spoil your kids (like they never spoiled you). But what are the unwritten rules of grandparenting? And how should new parents manage this relationship. Midwife Cath and Chris Taylor tackle these questions and more on the final episode of this season of Birth Baby and Beyond.

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Understanding postnatal depression (men get it too!)

Season 7 · Episode 11

Sunday, August 27, 2023 • Duration 23:58

In Australia one in five women and one in ten men get post-natal depression, but how much do you know about post-natal depression? Cath and Chris talk about the symptoms of PND, how to support your partner and how to find help.

LINKS:

https://www.gidgetfoundation.org.au/

https://panda.org.au/get-support/support-dads

https://healthyfamilies.beyondblue.org.au/pregnancy-and-new-parents

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When it doesn’t go to plan – how to manage miscarriage

Season 7 · Episode 2

Sunday, June 25, 2023 • Duration 40:21

What happens when all the things go right, you discover you’re pregnant and then your partner has a miscarriage? Cath’s co-host Chris Taylor has been through a miscarriage, so he understands what Midwife Cath calls “a very lonely grief”. They talk about what can lead to miscarriage, how to manage your grief, how to support your partner and where to get help.

24 hr hotline for miscarriage support: 1300 308 307

LINKS TO SUPPORT FOR MISCARRIAGE:
https://www.sands.org.au/

https://www.pregnancybirthbaby.org.au/emotional-support-after-miscarriage

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So you want a baby? Fertility tips for dads

Season 7 · Episode 1

Sunday, June 18, 2023 • Duration 27:19

There are all kinds of crazy ideas about how you can fall pregnant. Chris and Midwife Cath separate the facts from the fiction when it comes to fertility. No topic is taboo as they discuss ovulation, maximising sperm and just how often one can masturbate and still have strong swimmers.

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Birth, Baby and Beyond for new dads - launches June 19

Season 7 · Episode 1

Sunday, June 4, 2023 • Duration 00:58

Birth, Baby and Beyond is the go-to podcast for new parents. In the latest season Midwife Cath is refocussing her attention onto new dads and dads-to-be. Together with new dad Chris Taylor she unpacks everything men need to know about the highs and lows of pregnancy, giving birth and the complexities of parenting.

* Launches June 19, new episodes every week!

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Why pregnancy and alcohol don't mix with FARE CEO Caterina Giorgi

Season 6 · Episode 6

Sunday, February 20, 2022 • Duration 25:19

Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE) CEO Caterina Giorgi joins Midwife Cath to explain why women shouldn't drink during pregnancy.

Caterina and Cath discuss so much in this chat, including:

Why there is no safe level of drinking alcohol whilst pregnant
Why even drinking while you are trying to conceive can be dangerous for your baby
The science behind the damage drinking while pregnancy can do, even if it's just one or two drinks per week
Why there is still some confusion amongst women about whether they can drink or not during pregnancy
What Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is and how it can impact people into adulthood
What the partner's role is in all of this

This episode of ‘Birth, Baby & Beyond’ was made in partnership with the Foundation for Alcohol Research & Education.

Visit everymomentmatters.org.au for more information.

The Every Moment Matters project is endorsed and funded by the Australian Government Department of Health.

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Pregnancy, COVID-19 and vaccination with Professor Alison McMillan

Season 6 · Episode 5

Tuesday, December 14, 2021 • Duration 26:26

In this special episode, the Australian Government’s Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Professor Alison McMillan joins Midwife Cath to discuss the safety and effectiveness of getting the COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy.

Pregnancy is already such an anxious time for women, and throwing COVID-19 into the mix means it’s even harder to figure out how to make the best decisions for you and your baby.

In this chat Professor McMillan shares with Cath the most up-to-date evidence-based advice around the risks of COVID-19 for pregnant women, and the safety and efficacy of the vaccine.

They discuss:

Why pregnant women are at greater risk from COVID-19 than others
Why advice around pregnancy and getting vaccinated changed and what the most up-to-date advice is now
Why women can get the vaccine at any time during pregnancy
How the vaccine can also help protect your baby in utero
What immunisation side effects you can expect during pregnancy
And so much more

If you want to learn more about this topic, here are some useful links:

Health.gov.au
- Official information about the coronavirus pandemic, how to protect yourself and your family, where and when you can get vaccinated.
- The Shared decision making guide for women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or planning pregnancy is updated as new information becomes available.
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) Pregnancy and COVID-19 Vaccination Webinar
- Experts discuss COVID vaccination in pregnancy, breastfeeding, and those planning to be pregnant, dispelling myths and highlighting the global evidence, which has shown that vaccines are safe for women and their babies. The panel includes Dr Michelle Giles, Dr Clare Whitehead, Dr Vijay Roach, and Professor Sue Walker.

Miscarriages and maternal assisted caesareans with Dr Stephen Cole

Season 6 · Episode 4

Tuesday, October 26, 2021 • Duration 42:39

Did you know that 1 in 6 pregnancies end in miscarriage? In this episode Midwife Cath unpacks this devastating but common experience with Obstetrician Dr Stephen Cole. He explains some of the factors that contribute to recurrent miscarriages, and the tools available to help women impacted. Dr Stephen Cole also discusses some amazing innovations in his field, including maternal-assisted caesareans and fetal surgery.

Follow Dr Stephen Cole on instagram: @dr_stephencole

Follow Midwife Cath on instagram: @midwifecath

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Fertility issues and IVF with Dr David Wilkinson

Season 6 · Episode 3

Tuesday, October 12, 2021 • Duration 40:39

Midwife Cath chats to one of Australia’s leading IVF and fertility expert Dr David Wilkinson. They discuss the reasons why people might struggle to fall pregnant naturally and what fertility solutions are available to them if they are struggling.

Follow Midwife Cath on instagram: midwifecath

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All your sleep questions answered

Season 6 · Episode 2

Tuesday, September 28, 2021 • Duration 12:33

In part two of Birth Baby and Beyond's special sleep series, Midwife Cath answers all your questions on sleep. Questions like: 'Why can’t my baby self-settle?' and 'Why has my four-month-old suddenly stopped sleeping?' If you are a new parent desperate for a good night’s sleep and you have LOTS of questions, this episode is for you.

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