It’s our last episode before maternity leave! Vicky is 39 weeks pregnant and giving one final check-in before baby girl arrives.

In this week’s episode of Mum Club 101, we’re catching up on the final stretch of pregnancy, chatting backyard chickens, and diving headfirst into the bizarre world of baby names.

As always, there’s plenty of real talk, laughter, and parenting truths in the mix.

Catch-up:

• Vicky’s 39-week pregnancy update and our final catch-up before maternity leave
• Katy’s latest gardening obsession: chickens and ducks!

She Named Her Child What?!

Inspired by a viral baby shower story, we’re exploring the strangest and most inappropriate names parents have ever chosen, from historic disasters to “what were they thinking?” moments.

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This week on Mum Club 101, we’re catching up on everything from end of pregnancy challenges to camping with toddlers, before diving into a fascinating debate about Gen Z independence and how much parents should step in once kids become adults.

Catch Up:

• Pregnancy Update: Vicky shares her experience with polyhydramnios and navigating low iron levels during pregnancy.
• Primary School Prep: Katy’s deep in research mode as she looks into schools for her eldest.
• Camping with Toddlers: Katy review’s a recent family trip, the highs and the chaos, plus our best camping tips with little ones in tow.
• Decluttering & Reorganising: Both of us are on a mission to reset our homes and create calmer, more functional family spaces - our top tips for approaching a big declutter.

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• Home Reno Programmes – Our latest obsession on Discovery+

Critique of the Week: Are Parents Overstepping with Gen Z?

We unpack a recent survey revealing that nearly half of Gen Z adults (18–27) say their mum regularly contacts their boss on their behalf.

• What does this say about parenting shifts between generations?
• Are parents helping, or unintentionally holding young adults back from developing core life skills like negotiating pay and handling workplace conflict?
• Is this parental involvement driven by Gen Z asking for help, or by parents inserting themselves?

We discuss the balance between protecting our kids and giving them space to build resilience, fail safely, and grow into independent adults. If you’ve ever wondered how much is too much when it comes to stepping into your kids’ lives, this conversation is for you.

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This week on Mum Club 101, we’re bringing you a big catch up at the end of pregnancy: Braxton Hicks, pregnancy massage, and all the final-stretch feelings. With baby almost here, Vicky shares the ups and downs of the last weeks before birth.

We’ve also packed in some brilliant recommendations for mums-to-be, plus our Critique of the Week, where we dive into the Stylist article “7 Questions You Should Ask Your Partner Before Having Kids.”

💬 What We Chat About in This Episode

• End of pregnancy catch up: Braxton Hicks contractions, pregnancy massage, and the countdown to birth.
• Pregnancy self-care: why massage is more than just a luxury at this stage.
• Critique of the Week: unpacking a relationship coach’s advice on the seven key questions couples should ask before having kids.

🌟 Recommendations from This Episode

• AD: Comfier Sleep – Award-winning baby bedding. Use code MUMCLUB101 for a discount!
• Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Oil – the cult multi-purpose dry oil for face, body, and hair (pregnancy safe!)
• Shark Stratos Cordless Hoover – cordless, anti-hair wrap, and kid/pet-proof.
• SC Massage Therapy – massage at home to ease body and mind.
• Jessica Urlichs’ Poem: The Mental Load – a must-read for every mum navigating the invisible load.

👉 Hit subscribe so you don’t miss next week’s episode of Mum Club 101. And if you enjoyed today’s catch up, share it with a friend who’s in the parenting trenches with you.

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