Parents You've Got This - The Expert Guide to Parenthood

This week on Parents You've Got This - The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast we are talking about common illnesses in babies and children and how to help look after a sick child with our Paediatrician Expert Dr Lexi Frydenberg.
We discuss:
How many colds and viruses we can expect our children to have each year

How to know if your child has a cold or it is something to be more concerned about

How to know if you should stay home or go to the doctor or go to emergency when you have a sick child

What the red flags are with sick children 

Dr Lexi’s top tips for managing fever, cough and runny nose in infants

Dr Lexi’s top tips for looking after a child with gastro

The essentials every parent needs to have in their medicine cabinet 

Dehydration. Dr Lexi’s tips for parents on how to get fluid into a sick child at home

Dr Lexi’s top tips for parents trying to manage sickness in their home

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Discovering you are having a multiple pregnancy can be super exciting and super daunting! 
This week on Parents You’ve Got This - The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast we welcome back our Midwife and Positive Birth Expert Narelle Tsiros to discuss everything you need to know about having a multiple pregnancy from the moment you find out that you are having multiples to the pregnancy care process, to how it may affect your delivery.If you have just found out that you are expecting more than one bundle of joy then this is the episode for you. Narelle is a registered and practicing Midwife, a Lamaze Birth Educator and proud Mama of two children.
We discuss:
Common reactions to the news of multiple babies

How does a multiple pregnancy differ from a singleton pregnancy?

Why are multiple pregnancies automatically classed as high-risk pregnancies?

Are you hungrier with a multiple pregnancy?

Do you require more monitoring when managing multiples?

Is your body impacted more with a multiple pregnancy? 

Does having a multiple birth change the gestational length of a pregnancy or the care plan from your health care provider?

What preparation can be put in place when preparing for multiples?

Is the birth delivery changed to a Caesarean if you are having multiples?

Are multiples more likely to have a NICU or Special Care stay?

What are your top tips for managing and preparing your home for multiples? 

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Parents You've Got This offers antenatal and postnatal parenting education and Masterclasses from the planning phase to early preschool.
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Credits: Producer Dean Thomas, Camera person Tim Hehir, Content and Hosts Parents You've Got This
Thank you Think HQ for the beautiful podcast recording space

We’re putting the spotlight on something you probably use every single day, but might not think twice about: your kids’ shoes.
Are they really supporting your child’s growing feet? Do toddlers need arch support? And what about hand-me-down sneakers, are they OK to use?
To answer these questions and more, in this episode of Parents You’ve Got This - The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast we are joined by leading Melbourne-based podiatrist Julie Rovas, who specialises in children’s feet. With more than 30 years of expertise Julie helps us to understand footwear and why choosing the perfect shoe is so important for your child.
We discuss:
Why is choosing the right shoe important for children?

What age or at what stage should parents start to consider footwear for their children?

Is there a certain type of shoe little ones should begin with?

What are the key things parents should look for when choosing a shoe?(should there be a thumb space for growing)

Do children need arch support in their shoes or is bare feet best?

How do you feel about hand-me-down shoes?

What are some common shoes related mistakes parents make?

How often should parents be checking their children’s shoe size?

Can wearing the wrong size shoes affect the development of a child's foot and or their posture?

What are your thoughts on thongs, slip on shoes like crocs for kids' feet?

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Parents You've Got This offers antenatal and postnatal parenting education and Masterclasses from the planning phase to early preschool.
Learn more: parentsyouvegotthis.com.au
Credits: Producer Dean Thomas, Camera person Tim Hehir, Content and Hosts Parents You've Got This
Thank you Think HQ for the beautiful podcast recording space

Pregnancy is often described as a magical time, but for many expecting parents, it's also a time filled with worry, guilt, and overwhelming emotions. From questioning every choice to fearing the worst, these feelings can cast a shadow over what’s 'supposed to be' a happy time. 

In this episode of Parents You’ve Got This - The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast we’re joined by Dr Carrie Haywood, our clinical Psychologist Expert to talk about the emotional realities of pregnancy, and how we can navigate the journey.

We discuss:
Has social media contributed to women worrying more intensely in pregnancy than ever before

What are some of the typical worries women have in pregnancy?  

Why do worries show up so strongly during pregnancy?

What are some of the most common guilt triggers you see as a Psychologist for women in pregnancy?

How much of what women worry about is internal or brought on by external influences?

What are some signs that anxiety in pregnancy may be getting out of hand and that you may need to reach out for support?

How does perfectionism play into the guilt many expectant parents feel?

What are some strategies to help pregnant women not feed the worry well?

What would you say to a pregnant Mama who feels like they’re already “messing up” before the baby even arrives?

Do you have any advice around embracing the unknown and having confidence in listening to your mothering instinct and letting the journey unfold.

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Parents You've Got This offers antenatal and postnatal parenting education and Masterclasses from the planning phase to early preschool.
Learn more: parentsyouvegotthis.com.au
Credits: Producer Dean Thomas, Camera person Tim Hehir, Content and Hosts Parents You've Got This
Thank you Think HQ for the beautiful podcast recording space

Want to know if having an epidural is right for your birth plan? What is the process? How does having an epidural affect your labour and birth?
Parents You’ve Got This - The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast is back for Season 7 and we welcome back Obstetrician Dr Peter Jurcevic to explain what an epidural is and what the risks and benefits of choosing an epidural to help with pain during labour are.We discuss:
What an epidural is

How an epidural works

What percentage of women have an epidural during birth

The epidural process of how an epidural is administered and monitored, step-by-step

When is the latest you can ask for an epidural in the birth process and when is it too late

What are the pros and cons of having an epidural 

The side effects or possible complications of having an epidural

How likely side effects and complications are to occur

The effect an epidural has on labour

Medical reasons why someone may not be able to have an epidural

Top tips from Dr Peter about preparing for an epidural

Parents You’ve Got This - The Expert Guide To Parenthood Podcast is proudly supported by Mustela natural origin skincare, by parents' side since 1950.
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Parents You've Got This offers antenatal and postnatal parenting education and Masterclasses from the planning phase to early preschool.
Learn more: parentsyouvegotthis.com.au
Credits: Producer Dean Thomas, Camera person Tim Hehir, Content and Hosts Parents You've Got This
Thank you Think HQ for the beautiful podcast recording space