Growing is your handbook for birth, babies and beyond brought to you by midwives and mums Beth Ryan and Lilly Claxton. Join us every Wednesday for a solid dose ...
Beth shares her experience of transitioning from one to two kids. What this reality *actually* looked like for her, what caught her by surprise and of course all the good that comes with growing your family. This episode is a great listen for us all, plenty of practical and tangible tools in particular for our parents getting ready to welcome another beautiful baby into their arms. Spoiler: the heart grows with you.
Some of the resources mentioned in todays episode include Book about being a big sister. Beth loved Dinner Ladies as ready-made home style cooking delivery service.
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Lilly’s Birth Story - Beautiful, Complex And Everything In Between
Join us as Lilly details the arrival of her son Ru. Ru’s birth was not what Lilly had imagined and required some quick decision making from her team to ensure his safe arrival. Lilly takes us through what it was like to journey this and the ongoing tussle she had between midwife and mum mode. Despite facing elements of complexity, Lilly describes this experience as a positive one and shares her thoughts and feelings so generously. This episode is a great listen for both pregnant and postpartum mums with many nuggets of wisdom embedded within. Enjoy!
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1:16:36
Preparing For Your Second Birth, Beth’s Experience
Beth and Lilly explore how Beth prepared for her recent birth and look at the ways in which preparing to birth for a second time differs from your first. This episode is filled with practical strategies for birth preparation, no matter where you’re at in your motherhood journey.
Some of the resources mentioned include:
Alfie’s Birth Story on Australian Birth Stories Podcast, The Birth Class, Rhea Dempsey and Beth’s Melbourne Acupuncturist
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1:17:24
Get to Know Your Hosts!
In this episode we dig a little deeper into your hosts Beth and Lilly’s experience of motherhood, midwifery and some of the lessons along the way. With many relatable topics covered, this episode is the perfect listen while you rock your baby to sleep or hit the pavement with the pram.
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Thank you for listening!
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Welcome (back) to Growing!
Growing is BACK with a fresh direction and a brand new co-host. Join Beth and Lilly, midwives and mothers for weekly episodes on birth, babies and beyond.
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Growing is your handbook for birth, babies and beyond brought to you by midwives and mums Beth Ryan and Lilly Claxton. Join us every Wednesday for a solid dose of solidarity as we explore all things motherhood.
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