Do you want to deliver your own baby?This week on The Expert Guide to Parenthood podcast we are talking about a birth option which has been growing in popularity, we are talking about a MAC or the Maternal Assisted Caesarean. We will discuss what a MAC is and why this option might be the right birth choice for you. We have Dr Peter Jurcevic, our OB Expert and one of the Australian Pioneers of the MAC in the podcast studio.We discuss:What a MAC is and what is involvedThe differences between a MAC and a traditional Caesarean The benefits of having a MAC opposed to a traditional CaesareanWhat risks/potential complications are involved when choosing to have a MACIf all hospitals provide the options of having a MACFactors which would make someone a good candidate for a MACAdditional training or staff needed to perform a MACCommon concerns and questions answered Never forget Parents You've Got This The Expert Guide To Parenthood Podcast is proudly supported by Mustela natural origin skincare, by parents' side since 1950.Follow us Social :Instagram: @parentsyouvegotthis_auThreads @parentsyouvegotthis_auTikTok: @partentsyouvegotthis_auFacebook:@parentsyouvegotthis__________________________________Parents You've Got This offers antenatal and postnatal parenting education and Masterclasses from the planning phase to early preschool.Learn more: parentsyouvegotthis.com.auCredits: Producer Dean Thomas, Camera person Tim Hehir, Content and Hosts Parents You've Got ThisThank you Think HQ for the beautiful podcast recording space
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Common Childhood Sleep Issues - Help Is Here!
Is your child not sleeping? Help is here.Whether you're dealing with bedtime battles, early risers, night terrors, or the mysterious art of getting your child to sleep in their own bed, this week's episode of The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast is for you.We're tackling one of the most common and exhausting parenting concerns out there with our sleep expert Dr Laura Conway from Infant Sleep Australia who will share their solutions on how we can all get a little more sleep.We discuss:- What healthy sleep looks like for young school age children- How teenage sleep is different to younger children's sleep- The common reasons younger children wake up- Cosleeping and help to transition your little one into their own bed- How can parents manage night terrors and nightmares- How to help children who are waking frequently in the night- How to set healthy sleep boundaries without creating conflict- How screen time impacts children's sleep- How bed wetting can affect sleep in young children and Dr Laura’s top tips- Tips for early waking and how to keep your child in their own bed- Tips for children who just can't fall asleep at nightNever forget Parents You've Got This The Expert Guide To Parenthood Podcast is proudly supported by Mustela natural origin skincare, by parents' side since 1950.Follow us Social :Instagram: @parentsyouvegotthis_auThreads @parentsyouvegotthis_auTikTok: @partentsyouvegotthis_auFacebook:@parentsyouvegotthis__________________________________Parents You've Got This offers antenatal and postnatal parenting education and Masterclasses from the planning phase to early preschool.Learn more: parentsyouvegotthis.com.auCredits: Producer Dean Thomas, Camera person Tim Hehir, Content and Hosts Parents You've Got ThisThank you Think HQ for the beautiful podcast recording space
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The Invisible Parenting Load and Tips for Managing it
Feel like you are doing the job of 10 people? The to-do lists, the constant planning, the emotional stress, the manual labour and all the things that aren’t always visible, but are deeply felt. This week we’re diving into something that so many parents feel but rarely talk about openly – the mental load of parenting. We’re joined by our Psychologist Expert Dr Carrie Haywood to unpack what the mental load is, how it affects us, and what we can do about it. We discuss:What the mental load is when it comes to parentingThe emotional toll of constantly being the 'default parent'The psychological or cognitive consequences of carrying a high mental load over timeThe common signs a parent is carrying too heavy a mental loadDr Carrie’s top tips for talking to your partner about the mental load and ways of sharing itParticular parenting styles contributing to a heavier mental load than othersHow letting go of perfectionism and having more self compassion can help to reduce a parent’s stress Dr Carrie’s strategies to help parents deal with the mental load and emotional stress of parentingDr Carrie’s advice for parents who feel like they’re constantly dropping balls and failing even though they’re doing so much.Never forget Parents You've Got This The Expert Guide To Parenthood Podcast is proudly supported by Mustela natural origin skincare, by parents' side since 1950.Follow us Social :Instagram: @parentsyouvegotthis_auThreads @parentsyouvegotthis_auTikTok: @partentsyouvegotthis_auFacebook:@parentsyouvegotthis__________________________________Parents You've Got This offers antenatal and postnatal parenting education and Masterclasses from the planning phase to early preschool.Learn more: parentsyouvegotthis.com.auCredits: Producer Dean Thomas, Camera person Tim Hehir, Content and Hosts Parents You've Got ThisThank you Think HQ for the beautiful podcast recording space
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Plagiocephaly - A Parent’s Guide to Flat Head Syndrome
Does your child have a flat head, or a flat spot on their head?It is really common and normal for babies to be born with or to develop a flat spot on their heads. This is called Deformational Plagiocephaly or Positional Plagiocephaly.The good news is that plagiocephaly generally improves over time and does not affect brain development in the future. Treatment is non-invasive and there are many supports available, including the support and skill of qualified orthotists like Luke Stewart, from Orthokids.This week on The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast we welcome Orthotist Luke Stewart to talk about plagiocephaly - including when to worry, what you can do as parents and where to go for help.We discuss:- What plagiocephaly is - What causes plagiocephaly- Prevention tips for plagiocephaly- How plagiocephaly is diagnosed - The treatment options for plagiocephaly- If the treatment option hurts- How long the treatment takes- If parents need to alter their child’s lifestyle if they have plagiocephaly- When parents should seek help if they suspect their child may have plagiocephalyNever forget Parents You've Got This The Expert Guide To Parenthood Podcast is proudly supported by Mustela natural origin skincare, by parents' side since 1950.Follow us Social :Instagram: @parentsyouvegotthis_auThreads @parentsyouvegotthis_auTikTok: @partentsyouvegotthis_auFacebook:@parentsyouvegotthis__________________________________Parents You've Got This offers antenatal and postnatal parenting education and Masterclasses from the planning phase to early preschool.Learn more: parentsyouvegotthis.com.auCredits: Producer Dean Thomas, Camera person Tim Hehir, Content and Hosts Parents You've Got ThisThank you Think HQ for the beautiful podcast recording space
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Trial of Labour: Exploring Vaginal Birth After Caesarean
Wanting to try for a vaginal birth after having a previous C-section? This week's episode of the podcast is for you.We interview Dr Peter Jurcevic about TOLAC (Trial of labour after a C-section) / VBC (viginalbirth after C-Section) We discuss:- What a vaginal birth after a caesarean (VBAC) / TOLAC entails- How common is it for women to have a VBAC/ TOLAC?- Why might a woman choose to have a VBAC instead of a scheduled caesarean- What the risks/ potential complications involved when choosing to have a VBAC are- Statistically how likely is a uterine rupture when having a VBAC/TOLAC- The pros of choosing a VBAC/TOLAC- The cons of choosing a VBAC- The factors that would make someone a good candidate for a VBAC- The medical factors that would make someone a risk of having VBAC- What the hospital policies around VBAC/TOLAC's are- The monitoring process for women attempting a VBACNever forget Parents You've Got This The Expert Guide To Parenthood Podcast is proudly supported by Mustela natural origin skincare, by parents' side since 1950.Follow us Social :Instagram: @parentsyouvegotthis_auThreads @parentsyouvegotthis_auTikTok: @partentsyouvegotthis_auFacebook:@parentsyouvegotthis__________________________________Parents You've Got This offers antenatal and postnatal parenting education and Masterclasses from the planning phase to early preschool.Learn more: parentsyouvegotthis.com.auCredits: Producer Dean Thomas, Camera person Tim Hehir, Content and Hosts Parents You've Got ThisThank you Think HQ for the beautiful podcast recording space
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