Best 4thtrimester Podcasts (2025)

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EP 38: FINALE Episode Wrap Up With Rach Calvert (Owner of Marvell Lane) and your hosts Soph and Hays 52:21

2+ y ago52:21

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Well...This wraps up and HUGE Season 3 of Pumped Poddy! We catch up with our guest host Rach Calvert owner of Marvell Lane and get a life update on where the hell she has been for the last few months. We ask Rach: What's news? Your PUMP UP/DOWN? How's Murphy? How is your mental health and life in general traveling? How's Motherhood at the moment fo…

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EP 37: OMM LABEL Owner Ophelie: All Things Breastfeeding, Her Clothes That Are 'The Breast', Starting Her Business, The Juggle That Is Motherhood & More! 47:46

2+ y ago47:46

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Today we chat with the wonderful Owner of OMM LABEL Ophelie Mouton. OMM stands for Oh My Mama or Oh, my mama or Oh my…mama! You can read it many ways, but at its core, 'Omm' means “Mother” in Arabic. OMM Label is not your average breastfeeding brand and is like nothing else on the market. This is quality ethical clothing for damn cool mums. We love…

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EP 36: (Part 2) Naomi Chrisoulakis- Postpartum Doula, No BS Planning, Food to Fuel Motherhood , Podcaster and Mother Shares It ALL 37:16

2+ y ago37:16

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Naomi Chrisoulakis is a certified postpartum doula who lives with her husband and two beautiful children in the Illawarra region. She believes every woman deserves a postpartum period that's restful, rejuvenating and respectful of the massive transition into Motherhood. Naomi has a new online postpartum preparation and fourth trimester cooking cour…

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EP 36: (Part 1) Naomi Chrisoulakis- Postpartum Doula, No BS Planning, Food to Fuel Motherhood , Podcaster and Mother Shares It ALL 38:17

2+ y ago38:17

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Naomi Chrisoulakis is a certified postpartum doula who lives with her husband and two beautiful children in the Illawarra region. She believes every woman deserves a postpartum period that's restful, rejuvenating and respectful of the massive transition into Motherhood. Naomi has a new online postpartum preparation and fourth trimester cooking cour…

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EP 35: Bella Brennan- Parenting Editor at Kiindred, Unpacks Grief & Motherhood When Losing Her Brother During The 4th Trimester, Travel With Kids & More 52:21

2+ y ago52:21

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Today we chat with the delightful Bella Brennan. Bella is a mumma of two little girls - Edie, three, and Tilly, one, and a writer and editor. She is funny and candid in her storytelling and has over a decade of experience in women’s publishing and digital media. She cut her teeth on a slew of mags you probably used to love - from CLEO to SHOP Til Y…

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EP 34: Confetti Rebels Director Amy Clarke talks all things 'Life/Child Balance', Postnatal Depression & the idea of 'Success' 55:01

2+ y ago55:01

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When Amy Clarke had her second baby 5 years ago, she felt so lost. She couldn't go back to her full time office job and after coming out of a Post Natal Depression Fog. She really wanted to create a brand that resonated with her and my fellow female community. This drove her to create Confetti Rebels. It soon became her third baby. Amy wanted to cr…

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EP 33: Active Truth Co-Founder Nadia Tucker talks all things Motherhood, Big Boobies, Cancer, The idea of 'Success' As a Modern Mother & Business Owner & More 58:11

2+ y ago58:11

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Today we welcome our incredible Sponsor and one of the co-founders of Active Truth. We are such HUGE fans of this company and have both lived in the maternity tights before and after birth. So, we are humbled to chat to Nadia Tucker, who moved to Brisbane on the same day in 2011 and as new her neighbor Stevie (sounds like destiny) and they quickly …

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EP 32: Dr Alexander Owen Obstetrician/Gynecologist & Sonologist, Proud Dad of 3 Answers All of Our Questions on Pregnancy, IVF, VBAC, Breech Babies & More! 51:16

3y ago51:16

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Today we welcome Dr Alexander Owen who is an Obstetrician, Gynecologist and Sonologist (ultrasound specialist) with a special interest in high-risk pregnancy. He consults from rooms in Bondi Junction, delivers at both Prince of Wales Private Hospital, and the Royal in Randwick where we both had our babies. Alex is the proud father of three kids so,…

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EP 31: Jodie Richardson "Unpacking BIRTH TRAUMA to Create Awareness: Jodie's Survival Story After A Uterine Atony/ Postpartum Hemorrhage & Hysterectomy" 56:59

3y ago56:59

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Trigger warning for this episode- we discuss Birth Trauma on a deep level. If you require support after listening to this episode please visit Birthtrauma.org.au (ABTA) and you can also follow them on Instagram @birthtrauma.org.au There are additional support resources here. Now given that Birth Trauma Awareness Week has recently passed. We thought…

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EP 30: Elise Clement- "Matrescence- The Transition to Mother, Returning To Work, Motherhood As A Revolution & Changing Our Core Beliefs On The Concept of 'The Good Mother' " 56:27

3y ago56:27

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Today you are in for a treat as we talk to the passionate Elise Clement -A life coach dedicated to women’s wellbeing and personal evolution through Motherhood and Matrescence. We talk about returning to work and if its right, changing mindsets around mothers and work and the 1950's concept of "The Good Mother"- So of the questions we cover are belo…

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EP 29: Making It To the One Year Milestone with Rach Calvert, Soph & Hays & an Update 52:09

3y ago52:09

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So...We have all kept humans alive for one year or in Rach's case almost ONE YEAR! This is HUGE given the current climate and all that has happened in 2022. We unpack all of the lessons that we have learnt along the way and get an important update from Rach about her life, work and how Motherhood has been treating her as it has been a hot minute. W…

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EP 28: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & MOTHERHOOD with Rosie Spooner brought to you by WHITE RIBBON AUSTRALIA 50:37

3y ago50:37

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Trigger warning for this episode! We cover all things Domestic Violence and Survival so if you need support please call 1800RESPECT. This episode is also brought to you by WHITE RIBBON AUSTRALIA. White Ribbon Australia is a part of a global social movement working to eliminate gendered violence. They strive for an Australian society where all women…

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EP 27: Anna Robards/Heinrich & Christie Whitehill, INTU WELLNESS-Health, Wellness & Sleep, Work Life Balance, Friendship- Owning a Business together & More 41:53

3y ago41:53

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Today we welcome the ever so lovely Anna Robards and Christie Whitehill founders of INTU WELLNESS. Anna stepped into the media spotlight in 2013 when she met her bachelor and now husband Tim Robards. Since then, Anna has worked with some of Australia’s biggest beauty and fashion brands and appeared on several TV shows. Anna’s journey into wellness …

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EP 26: Jen Dugard "A Safe Return to Exercise & MumSafe, Relationship Breakdowns, Pelvic Floor /Prolapse & What to Look for in a PT in the Postpartum phase of Motherhood" 42:47

3y ago42:47

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Today we welcome the incredible female entrepreneur Jen Dugard, who is making exercise safe for women experiencing all stages of Motherhood. Over 1, 000 personal trainers across Aus, NZ and Singapore have completed Jen’s Safe Return to Exercise certification which upskills trainers and educates them on how to safely train mums. She has also recentl…

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BONUS- EP 25: Chelsea Pottenger "In a Psych Ward with Postnatal Depression, The Challenges of Breastfeeding & Pumping, her new book- The Mindful High Performer/EQ Minds, Success and Motherhood" 58:50

3y ago58:50

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Our bonus episode is here with the amazing Chelsea Pottenger who is a leading international motivational speaker and an authority on mindfulness and productivity. This episode comes with a trigger warning as the conversation covers suicidal ideation and postnatal depression. If you need support follow the links in our 'We Cover' section. Chels has …

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EP 23: "WHAT WE WISH WE KNEW IN THE 4TH TRIMESTER" with Hays, Soph & Rach 57:55

3y ago57:55

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Well, we are back for SEASON 3. This one is for all of the to be mummas and current parents who may have underestimated the good old ‘4th trimester’...Hays, Soph and Rach cover: What to pack and NOT pack at the hospital and is a spreadsheet really necessary. We want to know how many times you all packed your hospital bags? The admin that comes with…

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EP 22: Finale with Rachael Calvert & "Ask Rach Anything", Farts, Friendships, Falling Outs, Getting Fired, Boobs and Intimacy, Miscarriage/Chemical Pregnancy, Mum Guilt & More 1:08:43

3y ago1:08:43

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This is it! The BIG Finale of Season 2. We are so proud and pumped with this season, our beautiful and inspiring guests, our new Co-Host who has absolutely smashed Season 2 and our wonderful Guest Host Rach Calvert who really spills the sauce for our wrap up episode. Stay tuned for a Rach update for Season 3 as we have some exciting news around tha…

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EP 21: Nikki Jurcutz- "Tiny Hearts Education, The danger of Forums, Sleeping Rollercoasters, Constant Feedback From Others & Having Strong Boundaries in the Fourth Trimester” 1:11:37

3y ago1:11:37

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Today we are so excited to have chatted with Nikki Jurcutz - CEO of ‘Tiny Hearts Education’ which we all know that our listeners avidly follow. As a paramedic, when Nikki would often be called to jobs where, had parents been confident with simple first aid, the outcome could have been very different. So, Rach and Nikki created their baby first aid …

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EP 20: Rachel Tomlinson "Psychologist, Trauma, Kindness, Mental Health, Toddlers & Saying No" 55:16

3y ago55:16

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In this episode we meet Rachel Tomlinson, mother, wife, dog mum, psychologist and internationally author of the books “Teaching Kids to be Kind” & “A Blue Kind of Day”... She is one of those lucky people who knew what they wanted to do from the time they left school. She has steadily worked towards her goal and has spent her entire adult life gaini…

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EP 19: Lauren Dovey "Founding Heat Healer, Twins, Allergies to 'Mammal Milk', Mastitis Causing Sepsis & Struggles with Mental Health, Village & the Importance of Connection & Community in Motherhood" 48:10

3y ago48:10

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This weeks episode we are treated with the delight that is @lauren_dovey_ Lauren, is the founder of Heat Healer/@heathealer, a direct-to-consumer health & wellness brand focused on developing the world’s best heat therapy products. Lauren shares her fourth trimester journey, raising three young kids (3 kids in two years as her second pregnancy was …

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EP 18: "ASK RACH ANYTHING"- IVF, Romance, Solids, Sleep, Business and MORE! 34:25

3y ago34:25

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This episode does have a trigger warning for the brief mention of suicide and overall mental health. If you feel like you need support please reach out to the organisations: Beyond Blue, Panda, Lifeline Australia and Head Space. You asked and we delivered. "ASK RACH ANYTHING" is back and there is some juice. That's right, every few episodes we will…

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EP 17: Hollie Azzopardi- "A Feeding Journey That is Honest, Vulnerable & Empowering" 59:57

3y ago59:57

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Hollie Azzopardi is a leading Australian Mind, Body & Soul mentor, body love advocate and model, speaker and writer. Co-host of The Middle Podcast and her latest podcast ‘Soul Talk’, and published in Cosmopolitan, OK Magazine and Mamamia, her sold out workshops, online programmes and speaking events incorporate a refreshing “no bullshit” approach t…

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EP 16: Rochelle Leivenzon- “Registered and Endorsed Midwife, IBCLC/ Lactation Consultant, The Mothers Hub Sydney- Connecting Mums, Breastfeeding Twins & Advice for New Mums” 42:17

3y ago42:17

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Today we welcome the lovely Rochelle Leivenzon who both Soph and Hayley have worked with when needing support around feeding their babies. Rochelle is a registered and endorsed midwife and IBCLC Lactation Consultant. Her passion is for the postnatal period, preparing and supporting women and families for the reality of having a baby all while adjus…

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EP 15: Tess Guinery- “Twins & Breastfeeding, Motherhood, Sensitivity, Surrender, The Birth Of Her Babes & Apricot Memoirs, The Moonflower Monologues & The Stars Nodded” 59:56

3y ago59:56

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In today's episode we welcome the beautiful, gentle, intelligent and creative soul–Tess Guinery. Tess is not only a Mother but also an artist and the creator of the renowned, ‘The Apricot Memoirs’ and 'The Moonflower Monologues’ and more recently her beautiful new poetry book, ‘The Stars Nodded'. This recent beautiful book is a piece of poetry take…

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EP 14: Lindy Klim- “Life in Bali, Covid, Parenting For Mixed Ages, An Insight Into Fig Femme & Motherhood At Its Rawest’ 51:56

3+ y ago51:56

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Lindy Klim ladies and gents! The Balinese-Australian fashion identity who has captivated the public with her trademark sophistication for nearly two decades. Away from the black tie occasions and runway shows, Lindy leads a full but low-key life in Bali as a devoted mother to her four children Stellar, Rocco, Frankie and Goldie, and husband, Adam E…

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EP 13: “Body Image, Endometriosis, Adenomyosis, Skin-Care, Motherhood & More! 43:56

3+ y ago43:56

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Today we welcome the incredible Yong-Li Zhou who along with her mum, Nan Chen, is the founder and creator of Enbacci , our wonderful Sponsors for season 2. Nan has a background in fashion design and has worked as a Manager for numerous luxury boutiques before starting her own businesses. Yong-Li has a Diploma in Personal Care Development and certif…

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EP 12: Welcome back, Our New Co-Host, What's In Store & The NEW “ASK RACH ANYTHING” Segment. We talk - IVF, Breastfeeding, lack of sleep, Motherhood & more! 56:26

3+ y ago56:26

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We are back and we couldn't be more PUMPED! We have SO much juicy goodness in store for you this season. But, first we need to introduce our NEW Co-Host...Sophie Lavender. Some of you may recall this absolute delight from Episode 9 of Season 1 but she is back to stay now taking over the gorgeous Bianca’s role. We find out more about Soph in this ep…

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EP 11- FINALE: Quick Questions and Lessons learned. That's a wrap for Season 1! 38:28

3+ y ago38:28

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Well... that's a BIG fat wrap! We are absolutely thrilled that you have invited us into your lives, allowing us to share not only our experiences as first time mummas, but the wonderfully inspirational and uplifting stories of the mummas we were lucky enough to speak with. This episode wraps up what we have learnt, what's to come and some funny que…

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EP 10: Transformation, Pregnancy, Motherhood & Women's Circles, Lockdown & Limited Support, Mental Health, Sleep, Healing, Loneliness and Bravery- Rachael Rose. 1:07:04

3+ y ago1:07:04

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In today's not to miss episode we chat with the legendary and articulate Rachael Rose. It is difficult to describe Rachael in a few words. Not only is a she mother to her beautiful babes Dion and Elouise, she also runs her own business in Wollongong, south of Sydney, as a Women's Circle Facilitator, Doula, Business Mentor for Mothers, Course Creato…

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EP 9: Life in Lockdown, C-Section, Birth Anxiety and Brief Resolved Unexplained Event (BRUE)- "Pressure Down and Harry Potter". 53:58

3+ y ago53:58

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In today's episode we chat to the lovely Sophie Lavender. She is a mumma to beautiful baby girl Florence, aka Flo, works in marketing at Canva and is a Marriage Celebrant at her very own company https://www.twostronghearts.com/. Similar to many new mums during this time, Sophie has had to navigate life with a newborn during lockdown without the hel…

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EP 8: Pumping to Breast Refusal & A Positive Breastfeeding Journey, Starting Solids, Nutritional Guidelines, Supplements & the Importance of Iron, Sleep Anxiety, Prenatal & Postpartum Nourishment- " Nurturing ... 55:52

3+ y ago55:52

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There's no doubt about it! Renee Jennings has a passion for food...Renee is a Registered Prenatal/Postnatal Dietitian and together with her lovely friend Georgia, an English Teacher and mumma, founded Nurture the Seed , which aims to educate and empower women who are trying to conceive, pregnant or in their postpartum. The current Australian guidel…

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EP 7: Rachael Calvert- IVF struggles, Mental Health, Induction, BIG Boobs, Founder & Designer of MARVELL LANE, Breastfeeding, the Mental Load of Motherhood & more: "JJ Boobies and J for Juggling". 1:12:38

3+ y ago1:12:38

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This episode does have a trigger warning for suicidal ideation and mental health. If you feel like you need support please reach out to the organisations: Beyond Blue, Panda, Lifeline Australia and Head Space Rachael Calvert is bright, busty, busy and oh so beautiful. We deep dive into her world as she unpacks the raw reality of motherhood, and jug…

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EP 6: Premature Baby, NICU, Breast Feeding, Co-sleeping & Positive Mindsets: "Treading Lightly" 1:02:04

3+ y ago1:02:04

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Jessica Moore is a powerhouse! She is successful and has beautiful baby Franco, but it hasn't necessarily been the journey that she anticipated. Jess found her waters breaking just shy of 31 weeks. It was then that her early journey into motherhood began. Jess was induced, Franco was born and swiftly placed in NICU for the first two months of his l…

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EP 5: 'Failure To Thrive' Terminology, Breastfeeding Battles, Eating Solids, Incubated Chickens & Primary Parenting Days aka 'PP': "Are the Chickens Okay?!" 59:47

3+ y ago59:47

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Have you ever been told by a medical professional that you and your baby are an example of 'Failure to Thrive'? If you have, this episode is for you and how you can overcome hearing that awful terminology. We chat to the lovely, charming, strong and hilarious Georgia. Georgia is a mumma to the cutest baby boy Elijah who is 18 months old and is a Ps…

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EP 4: Gestational Diabetes, Babies & Books: "I Don't Want No Scrubs" 1:01:13

3+ y ago1:01:13

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Heard about the two arduous words gestational diabetes? We chat about this with the ever so articulate Lex Hirst. Lex is a book Publisher and sometime festival director, driven by a love of great storytelling, sharing exciting ideas and the belief that reading and telling stories can change the world. Lex has a gift for starting discussions around …

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EP 3: Emergency C-Section, Breastfeeding Woes & Pumping Exclusively: "I Just Would Like to Have My Baby Please" 42:15

3+ y ago42:15

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Prior to the life changing event that is childbirth, most women have somewhat of an idea of how they would like the birth to go. Unfortunately, this doesn't always go to plan. Carina Parlas joins us to speak candidly about her experience giving birth to her beautiful bub Everly aka Evie, and the testing times she endured during the fourth trimester…

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EP 2: Precipitous Labour, Homebirth & Two Babies: "A Whole New World" 47:12

3+ y ago47:12

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Have you ever heard of a precipitous labour? We hadn't until we had the chance to sit down with the lovely Ineka Gow. We chat about all things fourth trimester including home birth, mumma life with two kids, and finishing a PhD. That's right, this clever cookie studies infectious diseases. If she sounds like a superwoman, it’s because she absolutel…

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EP 1: Midwife Program Water Birth, Private Health Care Birth- Epidural + Episiotomy & Breast Feeding Challenges: "The Titanic and Titties" 1:11:58

3+ y ago1:11:58

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https://www.pumpedpoddy.com/ Are you PUMPED that EPISODE 1 is LIVE? We are! This episode is all about getting to know us as your hosts as we dive straight into the juicy details of our birth stories and our lives as new mummas. This episode covers the two very different births of our hosts Hayley and Bianca...one midwife program birth versus a priv…

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Get PUMPED Teaser! 0:43

3+ y ago0:43

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Here is our PUMPED Trailer brought to you by your hosts- Hayley Flowers and Sophie Lavender. Get PUMPED and find out more here Support the show Follow us @pumpedpoddy or connect with us here Leave a review & listen here or a star rating on Spotify here Join our Pumped Facebook community here Stay PUMPED mummas and pappas Love Hays and Soph xxx…

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