Life Without Leaks is brought to you by the National Association for Continence, America's leading advocate for patients with bladder and bowel disorders. We discuss important topics for those living with incontinence, including hints and tips for better management, insights on state-of-the-art medical care and stories offering hope and guidance for those on the path to drier days. Remember, there's no shame in being human.
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The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast is brought to you by Parents You’ve Got This. Parenting can be overwhelming but it doesn’t have to be. The Expert Guide to Parenthood podcast is designed to help you prepare for pregnancy, birth, baby and parenthood. Each week Christy Hopwood and Freya Owen interview leading experts who share the essential information you need to know for each stage of the parenting journey. With this podcast you’ll feel you’ve got this parenting gig.
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SUI isn't a life sentence - effective, innovative treatments are here now
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29:28If you've had enough of leaking when you laugh or cough or sneeze, if you've spent enough on pads and products to help keep you dry, and if you're tired of just managing your condition rather than seeing real improvements, we have good news for you: Stress urinary incontinence can be treated. Today's guest is Gloria Kolb, founder and CEO of Elidah,…
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How to Cope with Parenthood Becoming a parent is something that is really hard to prepare for, but there are lots of services and support systems in place to help guide and support parents along the way. One of these is the organisation COPE which provides support for the emotional challenges of becoming a parent. This week on The Expert Guide to P…
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Women spend almost half their lives post menopause. Why is it still so misunderstood?
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36:22Menopause is something that every woman will have to contend with - and nowadays, women spend 40% or more of their lives following the transition. You'd think that something that's so common would be better understood. Unfortunately, there are still an enormous number of misconceptions about menopause - what it is, what to expect, how to treat it a…
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Do you think your child may have ADHD? This week on the Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast we are talking about ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, in children. We welcome back our Paediatrician Expert Dr Lexi Frydenberg to learn about what ADHD really is, how it’s diagnosed, and what parents can do to help their children thrive. We …
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Pregnancy Trimesters Everything You Need to Know
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18:35What can you expect in each pregnancy trimester?This week on the Expert Guide to Parenthood podcast we break down the pregnancy trimesters.We welcome back our Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Expert @drperterjurcevic to give us the lowdown on how pregnancy trimesters work and what you can expect.We discuss:- How the pregnancy period is broken up into…
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What we can learn from President Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis
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7:32With the recent announcement that former President Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, we've been hearing a lot of questions from our listeners about things like Gleason scores, hormone sensitivity and more. On today's episode, we're going to address those questions to give you a better understanding of the condition, how it's treated an…
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Could your child be iron deficient? Iron is an important mineral as it helps blood carry oxygen around the body. If your child is looking pale, feeling tired, grumpy and suffering with headaches, they may have an iron deficiency. This week on the Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast we are talking about Iron Deficiency in babies and children with our…
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Bladder Leakage help, diagnosis and support
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15:2130-75% of all women suffer from bladder leakage after pregnancy, birth or menopause. There are many consequences of pregnancy and birth which are not talked about enough. It can be an embarrassing problem but there is a lot that women can do to help this problem. We invite our Women’s Physio Expert Annette Beauchamp back on The Expert Guide to Pare…
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Big Parenting Decisions and Conflict Resolution
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21:51Before you become a parent, you may think you and your partner have discussed the way in which you would like to raise your family. You may have never really had much conflict. Inevitably when you become a parent you are forced to face big emotional decisions which you may not have foreseen, such as the way to feed your baby, should you let your ba…
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A little nerve could be all it takes to stop your leaks...
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17:55If you think that your only hope for treating overactive bladder is to focus on your pelvic floor muscles, you may be overlooking a different type of approach that's been proven successful for hundreds of thousands of patients: Nerve stimulation. It turns out that certain nerves play a critical role in bladder function, and there are devices that c…
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This week on the Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast we are talking about Broken Bones and Childhood Injuries.We hope that our little ones never get injured or break a bone, but unfortunately this happens all too often during childhood. We welcome back our Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon Expert Dr Gary Nattrass in this week's episode and discuss:- Ho…
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Have you ever wondered how birth order impacts your children or the way you parent? This week on The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast we discuss Birth Order with our Child Psychologist Expert Dr Deirdre Brandner. Where you are in your family's birth order can have a fascinating effect on the person you are. The way you behave and react to others.…
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Treating incontinence following prostate surgery
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22:13One thing that a lot of men who are facing prostate surgery often don't realize is that once the procedure is done, you're almost certain to experience bladder leaks. For most men, those leaks resolve after a few weeks or months, but for some, they can persist for years. The good news is that there are things you can do to improve your chances for …
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Abdominal Separation / Diastasis Recti Diagnosis, Treatment & Support
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15:28Have you got stomach separation after birth? Help is here with this week's episode of The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast. It is quite normal for women to feel self-conscious about their bodies, particularly how our bodies change through pregnancy and the expectation that they will ‘bounce back’ after birth. Many women worry about ‘abdominal sep…
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Caring for your skin when living with incontinence
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39:14Anyone who lives with incontinence knows that leakage isn't just embarrassing or uncomfortable - it can create skin issues that range from simply irritating to genuinely endangering. Today's guest is Kolo Wilkinson, Clinical Nurse Lead with Tranquility Incontinence Products, and she shares with us advice and insight on how to best care for your ski…
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Childhood Memories - Formulation and Impact
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10:47How are memories formulated? How much of our little one's childhood will they remember? This week on The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast we ask our Paediatric Psychologist Expert Dr Deirdre Brandner.We all feel pressure to make memories, so when our little ones look back they remember the “perfect" childhood. The old saying goes we only have 17 …
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Hip Dysplasia - Diagnosis, Treatment and Support
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18:51Hip dysplasia is a condition that affects some newborns, and while it might sound concerning, early diagnosis and treatment can make a huge difference to your child’s health and development. To help us understand what hip dysplasia is, how it’s diagnosed, and what treatment options are available, we’re joined by our Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon E…
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Introducing We Count, NAFC's ambitious new campaign to help women with incontinence
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18:37Did you realize that half of all women will experience incontinence? Or that more people have incontinence than either diabetes or heart disease? As alarming as those figures are, incontinence is still something that too few people are willing to talk about, and the end result is that millions suffer in silence - often for years and years - even th…
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Introducing your child to your new partner / blending families
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21:44Separated or getting divorced? What is the best way to introduce your child to your new partner? Do you want some tips to help blend your families? This week on The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast we welcome back our Child Psychologist Expert Dr Deirdre Brandner to share her tips and tricks to help your little one adjust to a new family dynamic.…
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Trauma is a difficult topic to talk about. Even the very word trauma shakes most of us a little. We love tackling all the topics on The Expert Guide to Parenthood PodcastIn this week's episode we talk about different types of trauma, how we process it, strategies to move on from it with Liv Downing, a Registered Psychologist (MAAPI), Coach and Medi…
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Have you ever wondered how our children's immune systems develops and how vaccinations work? Do you know what vaccinations your child is given on the vaccination schedule and why? This week on The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast we welcome Dr Linny Kimly Phuong, a Paediatric Infectious Diseases Physician, researcher and academic tutor to talk ab…
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How to help your child survive & thrive through parent break up
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38:04What happens to your children when you separate? Is there a perfect way to ensure they are not scarred by the breakup? This week on The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast we welcome back our Child Psychologist Expert Dr Deirdre Brandner to talk more about separation and divorce. She answers the key questions separating parents have, to ensure their…
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When most people think about changing diapers in the months after giving birth, they're probably thinking about their newborn. But a surprising number of women find themselves thinking about adult diapers, too. That's because most women experience incontinence to one degree or another following delivery. A new survey by Aeroflow Urology found that …
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Discipline and consequences, is there a best approach? What is right for you and your family? This week on the Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast we talk all about discipline and consequences - including how to know what the best and most effective approach is, and how to find a style which suits your family and child. We welcome back our Child Psy…
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This week on The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast we discuss the ins and outs of Formula, with our Paediatrician Expert Dr Lexi Frydenberg. Dr Lexi is an experienced General Paediatrician specialising in the care of children (and their families) from birth-eighteen who experience a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions (or clinical c…
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Breast & Nipples Through Pregnancy, Postpartum & Beyond
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14:47Nipples and breasts go through a vast array of changes through pregnancy, breastfeeding and beyond. This week on The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast we welcome back our Lactation expert Rowena Gray to talk about Breasts and Nipples. From breastfeeding challenges to understanding nipple and breast anatomy we cover it. Rowena Gray is a nurse, midw…
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Worms! Prevention and Treatment This week on The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast we are discussing worms with our Paediatrician Expert Dr Lexi Frydenberg. We talk about how our children contract them, how you would know if your child has them and how to get rid of them. Dr Lexi is an experienced general paediatrician specialising in the care of …
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One of the biggest worries women have prior to labour starting is will I tear during birth? This week on The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast we welcome back our Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Expert Dr Peter Jurcevic on the Podcast to talk about vaginal tearing, how it happens and ways in which you can potentially avoid a tear. Dr Peter Jurcevic…
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Let's talk screen time! Is it safe for our kids? How much is too much? How do you limit it?We welcome back Child Psychologist Expert Dr Deirdre Brandner onto The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast to discuss:📺Is screen time ok for children? 📺The potential effects of screen time on our children📺Is there a difference between educational screen time a…
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Do you know what the red flags in pregnancy are?This week's episode of The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast is a must listen for all our Pregnant Mamas. We interview our Obstetrician Expert Dr Peter Jurcevic about the things you must look out for in pregnancy, and what to do if you notice one of these signs. Not all the signs we discuss in this w…
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Physical therapy does a lot more than you might expect
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26:53If you thought that physical therapists only worked on muscle groups, you're missing a big part of the picture. Today's guest is Laura Keyser, a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Director of Clinical Strategy and Global Health for Axena Health. She explains how a PT can help you not just with exercises - though they're incredibly effective there - but…
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Traveling with your little one? We have you covered with this week's episode of The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast.Our sleep Expert Dr Laura Conway from Infant Sleep Australia shares her tips and tricks to take the stress out of travel and holiday sleep. In this week's episode we discuss:✈️ Top tips for traveling with little ones✈️ How to navig…
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Top Tips for Handling the Work Life Juggle
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23:55Need some tips for the working parent juggle? Listen to this episode of The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast with our Psychologist Dr Carrie Hayward. In this podcast 🎙️we discuss: 🧑🏻💻The juggle of working and being a parent. 👩🏻💻Some of the typical concerns people come to speak to a psychologist about. 👩🏻⚕️Dr Carrie's top tips on how to handle …
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Parents of babies, help is here! In this episode we troubleshoot the witching hour (or hours!) with our Sleep Expert Dr Laura Conway from Infant Sleep Australia.We discuss:😫 What the witching hour is😫 Is it experienced at a certain developmental stage😫 How the witching hour impacts both baby and parents😫 Does every baby go through the witching hour…
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Protecting Your Relationship in Parenting
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16:04Top Tips to Protect Your Relationships in Parenting!One of the biggest challenges a relationship will face is the introduction of children. You go from being carefree with the ability to concentrate all of your time and energy on each other to being responsible, time poor and tired.This week on The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast we welcome back…
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One of the worst notifications from childcare, kindergarten or school is - Head Lice Alert! Don’t worry! If you get this, we have you covered with this week’s episode of The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast. We interview Dr Lexi Frydenberg our Paediatrician Expert who shares her expert advise to get rid of them for good.…
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Getting the conversation going about bladder health...
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29:55Imagine a disease more common than diabetes and Alzheimer's combined, but that's so taboo nobody even wants to discuss it. That's incontinence, and it's about time we get past the embarrassment and start feeling comfortable speaking up. It's why November has been dedicated as National Bladder Health Awareness Month, to reduce the stigma associated …
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Need help navigating a separation or divorce with kids? Around 30% of all marriages in Australia end in divorce. Divorce and separation is an extremely hard situation to go through and even more challenging with children.This week we welcome our Child Psychologist Expert Dr Deirdre Brandner back into the podcast chair to talk about divorce and sepa…
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In this episode of The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast we are discussing episiotomy – what it is, why you might need one, what the recovery is like and if an episiotomy is required, how it may affect future births and your quality of life going forward. We welcome back our Obstetrician Expert Dr Peter Jurcevic to discuss this procedure and why i…
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"Do I tell somebody before a first date that I pee myself?" One patient's surprising journey to drier days.
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38:19There's a misconception out there that incontinence is usually something that happens as you get older. Hannah is here to tell us that it's something that can happen at any age. She shares her story about how she developed severe overactive bladder after a surgery in her early 30s, how it nearly derailed her career, and how she finally found relief…
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As a parent, feeling guilty would have to be one of the top issues all parents face, as we can't be in 100 places giving 110 per cent all the time. Parenthood often comes with some high expectations on how we would like to parent and if we can't live up to our, our family or society’s expectations, we can often be left feeling guilty. So how do we …
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From Zero Control to Total Control - How One Patient Overcame Bowel Incontinence
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30:45Imagine being a 35-year-old woman who suddenly develops bowel and bladder incontinence following childbirth - incontinence so difficult to treat that even a major surgery fails to deliver lasting, meaningful relief. That's the situation today's guest, Hope, found herself in - that is, until she discovered a simple procedure that changed her life co…
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How Pat overcame her leaks - One patient's success story
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18:13Too many patients suffering from leaks think that they're sentenced to struggle with their condition for the rest of their lives. That couldn't be further from the truth. Today's guest is Pat, and she shares her story about how he finally had enough with trying to manage her problems and found a solution that made an incredible, immediate differenc…
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Is there anything more stressful than your baby not wanting to feed? This week on The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast we discuss what to do if your baby fusses at the breast or goes on a breast strike. Our Lactation Expert Rowena Gray is back in the podcast chair. We discuss:- What is breast refusal- Some of the reasons your baby may have breast…
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Helping Your Child Transition to Kinder and School
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13:54Kinder and school transition is just around the corner. This week’s episode of The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast has you covered. New stages can bring big emotions for us as parents and for our little ones too. For parents and children alike, with every transition and each new stage there is a lot to process. Our Child Psychologist Deirdre Bra…
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In today's episode of Life Without Leaks, we discuss Inflammatory Bowel Disease, or IBD. You'll get a detailed overview of the condition and the treatment options available to you, including lifestyle modifications, medications and surgery. For more information about the condition, visit the National Association for Continence's page on IBD by clic…
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Becoming a new parent is arguably one of the biggest challenges we will ever undertake in our lives. The transition to parenthood is monumental.In this episode we welcome psychologist Dr Carrie Hayward on The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast, to talk about navigating the transition to life as a parent.In this week's episode we discuss:- How do we…
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Feeling comfortable talking to your doctor about bowel incontinence
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12:04Bowel incontinence is a condition that may be more life limiting than almost any other form of incontinence, but to most of us, it's so embarrassing that we'd rather suffer than discuss it with a doctor. Today's guest is Dr. Cary Fishburne, a double-board-certified urogynecologist and specialist in female pelvic health, and he's here to reassure us…
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Could you be perimenopausal? It could be sooner than you expect!This week on The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast we are excited to welcome back our Obstetrician and Gynecologist Expert Dr Peter Jurcevic to talk about Perimenopause.By Parents You’ve Got This
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Brianne Grogan - also known as Dr. Bri - is one of the brightest stars in the world of pelvic health, with hundreds of thousands of followers on YouTube and countless visitors to her website. She's earned such a passionate group of fans because of the warm and welcoming way she helps patients overcome their challenges through movement, nutrition an…
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