This week on Parents You’ve Got This - The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast we are discussing breastfeeding and returning to work. Can you return to work while breastfeeding? What policies can you put into place with your workplace to make this possible? We ask Lactation Expert Rowena Gray these questions and more.Rowena Gray is an IBCLC, Midwife, Author and Mama to three beautiful girls.In this episode we discuss:- How common it is for working Mamas to return to work whilst still breastfeeding- If you need to pump to maintain your supply and continue breastfeeding when returning to work- If some partners/careers bring baby to work so the mother can feed instead of expressing- How to express breast milk and breastfeed- If workplaces need to allow time and a place to make expressing possible. We discuss the regulations or government policies around this- How babies cope with feeding when mothers return to work. Do babies get confused or develop a bottle preference if you provide milk in a bottle when you are at work?- How to store breast milk at work- If pumping and breastfeeding at work cuts down your supply- How to return to work part time, if you want to breastfeed on the other days- Tips to help your baby take a bottle if they refuse or are used to breastfeeding- How to cope if your baby won't feed during the day while Mama is at work but then wants to feed all night to make up for it- Rowena shares her top tips for breastfeeding Mamas to return to work and keep breastfeeding.Never forget Parents You've Got This 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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This week on Parents You’ve Got This - The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast, we’re talking about a topic that sparks a lot of questions and opinions: dummies/ pacifiers, and comforters/lovies. From how they can soothe your baby to tips for using them safely and even how to eventually wean your little one off them. We welcome back one of our Sleep Experts Dr Laura Conway from Infant Sleep Australia to cover everything you need to know to make informed decisions that work for you and your family.

In this episode we discuss:

- Why dummies/pacifiers are so controversial and divisive

- The benefits of a dummy/pacifiers

- If dummies/pacifiers are really that bad for your baby's teeth

- Do pacifiers affect breastfeeding

- Do dummies/pacifiers affect the development of a baby's palate and can they lead to speech difficulties and delays

- What the 'best dummy/pacifier' on the market is

- How to choose a ‘good dummy/pacifier’

- What are the dangers of a baby having a dummy/pacifier?

- How do dummies/pacifiers impact sleep?

- How to wean your baby or toddler off a dummy and the best approach

- What is a comforter/lovie?

- How do you choose a good comforter/lovie?

- What age it is safe to introduce a comforter/lovie?

- The benefits of a comforter/lovie

- The downsides of comforters?

- If children grow out of comforters

- How to wean a baby or chid off their comforter

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In this episode we’re diving into a topic that is increasingly important for couples planning a family: genetic screening and fertility. From understanding your genetic risks to learning what tests are available before and during pregnancy, this episode will break down complex information in a way that’s easy to understandWe welcome back our fertility expert Dr Raelia Lew to answer these questions and more.

Dr Raelia Lew is leading IVF and Fertility Expert working across multiple clinics in Melbourne. We discuss:

• What does genetic testing mean when it comes to fertility?

• As the population is having children later in life and the birth rate is dropping, couples are often seeking genetic testing before falling pregnant, what are your thoughts on this?

• What genetic testing is available? How expensive are the tests?

• Are there different tests for men and women?

• Why is carrier screening recommended for couples trying to fall pregnant?

• How does carrier screening identify potential genetic risks?

• If you have a family history of a genetic disorder are you more likely to pass this down and if so would you recommend genetic testing and at what stage?

• What are the most common conditions screened for?

• Why are some conditions like Down Syndrome tested at a 12 week scan routine but others are optional?

• Is genetic screening during IVF common?

• Does preimplantation genetic testing increase the chances of couples falling pregnant?

• “Designer baby” - Can you use genetic screening to select the sex of your baby?

Why do some countries allow this and others do not?

• How accurate is genetic screening?

• Some couples have ethical concerns about selecting embryos based on genetic results, how as a fertility expert do you help couples through this?

• If a couple found out that their baby would carry for a genetic disorder what are the options?

• What questions do you wish couples asked you when it comes to genetic testing?

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This week on Parents You’ve Got This The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast we delve into the controversial topic of ties - tongue ties, lip ties and buccal/cheek ties. These medical conditions can be controversial and difficult for parents to navigate, as the medical community is often divided in their opinions on diagnosis and treatment.

Back in the podcast chair is our resident Lactation Expert, IBCLC and mother of 3 Rowena Gray to share her expertise and insights.

We discuss:

• What tongue, lip and buccal ties are

• Why there is so much controversy around their diagnosis and treatment

• How different types of ties may impact a baby breastfeeding and eating

• Different treatment options for ties and how the procedure is performed

• Ties in older children

• Wound care tips, signs of infection and after care

• Risks of having a tie released or semi released

• Why it is left to a parent to seek advice and make the decision around treatment

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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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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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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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