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E25 And Then There Were Three
19 Oct 2021
00:26:49
In the final episode of TPD season 1 we discuss Lochlan (aka Baby C) coming home, navigating the highs and lows of week 0 with a newborn and share a glimpse of what’s to come in season 2.
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E24 Birth Part 2
12 Oct 2021
00:31:48
In the penultimate episode of TPD Season 1 we pick up where we left off and finish sharing the raw and honest account of our birth experience. Tune in to hear how things took a slightly unexpected turn but ultimately led to the happy arrival of our beautiful baby boy.
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E15 Hypnobirthing
10 Aug 2021
00:23:09
In this episode we talk about hypnobirthing – what it is; how it works; and tools/techniques you can practice in the lead up to, and during birth.
Despite the terrible name, its foundations are based entirely in the science, psychology and biology of labour, and how to influence these for a positive birth experience.
Hypnobirthing tools and techniques we cover are:
Breathwork
‘Hacking’ your birth environment
The ‘BRAIN’ framework for making informed choices
Positive mindset work including positive affirmations, guided meditations, visualisations and positive birth stories
What we don’t mention is all these tools, not just hacking your birth environment, help maximise your oxytocin (happy hormone), which supports your labour and minimise the adrenaline / cortisol (stress hormones), which slow it down.
In our opinion, learning about and practising hypnobirthing is a total no brainer for expectant parents!
As mentioned previously, The Positive Birth Company has some excellent resources we highly recommend you check out if interested.
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E14 Antenatal Education
03 Aug 2021
00:23:05
In this episode we talk about why, particularly as first-time parents, you might consider doing antenatal courses; the options available; and our experience having done a number of these. We also discuss what we found most useful in each.
All antenatal courses mentioned in this episode, including more info about each, are linked here.
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E13 The 4D Scan
27 Jul 2021
00:19:50
Hear about the moment we got to see Baby C’s face in high definition – one of the craziest, most special moments of the pregnancy journey so far. Seeing their face led to a debate on who they most resemble… but let’s be real, all babies kinda look the same! :)
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E12 Life in the Second Trimester
20 Jul 2021
00:19:41
In this episode we talk about our experience of the second trimester, charting our highs and lows, the key pregnancy appointments and some of the common symptoms that can crop up. Luke gives us a brief update on exercise adjustments to consider and Kate reveals what's been getting her in the pregnancy feels these past few months…
All products mentioned in this episode are linked below.
Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes only.All views are our own – always consult your physician or a medical professional for any advice related to fertility, pregnancy or your health.
E11 Baby Essentials Part 2
13 Jul 2021
00:28:45
In this bumper, extended episode we continue our quest for baby essentials by doing some in-person research and getting advice from industry experts. We share our top picks in every baby essential category before making our final decisions on the big-ticket items.
Complimentary baby personal shopping appointments:
Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes only.All views are our own – always consult your physician or a medical professional for any advice related to fertility, pregnancy or your health.
E10 Baby Essentials Part 1
06 Jul 2021
00:22:10
In our 10th episode (woop!) we share the latest update on Kate’s pregnancy journey which includes a visit to the midwife, before tackling the age-old topic – what does a new born baby actually need? Based on our own research, and conversations with friends, we talk about the things we think are ‘must haves’ for Baby C.
Items mentioned in the episode are listed below:
Out and about: travel system (pram, carry cot/bassinet and car seat); changing bag and mat; and baby carrier i.e. sling/other.
Feeding: Breastfeeding – nipple cream; nipple shields; breast pads; and milk storage bags. Formula/combi feeding – bottles; bottle steriliser (micro/electric/chemical); and formula.
Sleeping: bedside crib/co-sleeper; moses basket, cot/cotbed; mattress (new and waterproof); crib and cot bedding (cellular blankets); baby monitor.
Nursery: storage i.e. wardrobe, baby changing unit (including drawers); nursing chair; room thermometer; nappy bin; play mat; portable changing table that hooks to top of cot.
Misc/other: Babyclothing – sleepsuits; baby grows/suits; sleeping bag/gro bag (with different togs); pramsuits; cardigans; hat; mittens; muslins; day wear outfits. Bathing – baby bath tub; soft hooded towel; bath bowls; soft sponge/flannel; large cotton pads. Other: baby bouncer.
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E09 The 20-Week Scan
29 Jun 2021
00:22:50
In this episode we talk about a pregnancy milestone - the 20-week anomaly/anatomy scan - and how it went for us. We debate whether or not to know the sex of Baby C which leads us onto an even more important decision we have to make… And finally, we discuss how we revealed Kate was almost five months pregnant to our families and friends, including their reactions – it was definitely worth the wait!
Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes only.All views are our own – always consult your physician or a medical professional for any advice related to fertility, pregnancy or your health.
E08 Announcing Your Pregnancy
22 Jun 2021
00:15:15
In this episode we discuss our plans for announcing the pregnancy including who to tell, when to tell them and why. Kate talks us through the 16-week midwife appointment, we get to hear Baby C’s heartbeat for the first time, plus find out why Kate feels ‘bump-shamed’.
All products and resources mentioned in this episode are linked below.
Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes only.All views are our own – always consult your physician or a medical professional for any advice related to fertility, pregnancy or your health.
E07 The 12-Week Scan
15 Jun 2021
00:18:56
This week we discuss how we’ve reached another pregnancy milestone. Everything you've ever wanted to know about the 12-week scan, and more.
All products and resources mentioned in this episode are linked below.
Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes only.All views are our own – always consult your physician or a medical professional for any advice related to fertility, pregnancy or your health.
E06 Life in the First Trimester
08 Jun 2021
00:29:09
This bumper, extended episode is all about lifestyle considerations during the first trimester. We talk about exercise, alcohol, smoking, nutrition and supplements and dispel some common pregnancy myths - should you be eating for two; what can you or can’t you do when it comes to exercise in pregnancy; and a bit of advice for all you scuba-diving pregnant ladies out there!
We spend some time at the end of the episode talking about an early pregnancy scan we had done at 10 weeks which leads to a little confusion over Baby C’s ETA.
All products mentioned in this episode are linked below.
Disclaimer: All views are our own – always consult your physician or a medical professional for any advice related to fertility, pregnancy or your health.
E23 Birth Part 1
05 Oct 2021
00:29:10
Our most hotly anticipated episode yet - the episode you’ve been waiting for… We give a raw and honest account of our birth experience and arrival of Baby C. We’ve so much to cover, we’ve split it into two episodes. Part 1, out this week.
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E05 I'm Pregnant, What's Next?
01 Jun 2021
00:17:29
This week’s episode focuses on the very early stages of pregnancy. We talk about the things we’ve done to give ourselves (mainly Kate!) some reassurance she’s actually pregnant. We also go through what to expect in your first NHS appointment and touch upon what it’s like being pregnant in a pandemic. All products mentioned in this episode are linked below.
Disclaimer: All views are our own – always consult your physician or a medical professional for any advice related to fertility, pregnancy or your health.
E04 Baby-making
29 May 2021
00:16:38
This episode takes an unexpected turn – listen from the start to find out why... We also discuss baby-making, intimacy and how to keep the spark alive when you’re trying to conceive, including the effects it can have on your mental health. All products mentioned in this episode are linked below.
Disclaimer: All views are our own – always consult your physician or a medical professional for any advice related to fertility, pregnancy or your health.
E03 Pregnancy Prep Part 2
29 May 2021
00:16:12
This episode sees us talking about lifestyle and the impact it can have on fertility when you’re trying to conceive (TCC), as well as the adjustments we’ve made or have been struggling to make! Luke is an exercise physiologist and Personal Trainer of 15 years so comes pretty well qualified to share some insights on the topic.
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E02 Pregnancy Prep Part 1
29 May 2021
00:18:04
In this episode we focus on maximising the chances of getting pregnant and what to be aware of when trying to conceive (TTC). We talk about the basics including some important things to consider that we ourselves only recently discovered. Kate talks about the ways she’s tracking and understanding her cycle, as well as the pros and cons of each. All products mentioned in this episode are linked below.
Disclaimer: All views are our own – always consult your physician or a medical professional for any advice related to fertility, pregnancy or your health.
E01 Introducing: The Parent Diaries
26 May 2021
00:06:59
Meet your podcast hosts Kate & Luke, as they begin their journey to starting a family.
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E22 The Inbetween
28 Sep 2021
00:17:39
This week we have a bonus episode for you. We talk about the time between the final weeks of pregnancy and Baby C's arrival; why you should maybe think twice about asking someone if they’ve had their baby yet; and how a full moon could determine when your baby arrives.
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E21 The Final Countdown and Q&A
21 Sep 2021
00:22:01
It’s the final countdown and our penultimate episode before Baby C arrives! We spend some time answering your questions – covering everything from baby names; who we think Baby C is going to be most like; what we’re most looking forward to about becoming parents; as well as what to expect from season 2 of The Parent Diaries.
Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes only.All views are our own– always consult your physician or a medical professional for any advice related to fertility, pregnancy or your health.
E20 Life in the Third Trimester
14 Sep 2021
00:33:27
Sit back, relax and strap yourselves in for this epic, 30+ minute episode… with Kate now over 38 weeks pregnant, we reflect on life in the third trimester and how we've been preparing for birth, both physically and mentally. We also talk about what we’ve packed for the hospital and will share final lists, including the specific products, post-birth!
In the meantime, all products and resources mentioned in this episode are linked below.
Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes only.All views are our own– always consult your physician or a medical professional for any advice related to fertility, pregnancy or your health.
E19 The 36-Week Scan & Parenting Plan
07 Sep 2021
00:25:59
In this episode we talk about our final scan and delve into how we plan to survive the first few months as new parents. We also talk about the kind of parents we hope to be to Baby C.
Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes only.All views are our own– always consult your physician or a medical professional for any advice related to fertility, pregnancy or your health.
E18 Baby Essentials Revisited
31 Aug 2021
00:20:18
In this episode we revisit 'Baby Essentials' focussing on progress in the baby's room... although we spend more time talking about the possibility of Baby C turning up during our baby moon to Cornwall than anything else.
Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes only.All views are our own– always consult your physician or a medical professional for any advice related to fertility, pregnancy or your health.
E17 Birth Preferences
24 Aug 2021
00:27:07
In this episode we talk about our birth preferences – where we’d like to give birth; the birth environment; the various stages of labour and how we’d like to navigate these; comfort methods we’d like to stick to; and then how we’ll respond if a physiological birth is no longer an option.
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E16 The 32-Week Scan
17 Aug 2021
00:20:21
In this episode we talk about the scan we had a 32-weeks to find out if Kate’s low-lying anterior placenta has moved up and out of the way.
And as soon to be first-time parents we discuss some of the best advice we’ve received, as well as some of the more interesting soundbites…
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