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.

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Credits: Producer Dean Thomas, Camera person Tim Hehir, Content and Hosts Parents You've Got This

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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

In this episode we’re talking about something no parent wants to think about, but absolutely needs to know. How to protect our children from abuse, and how to give them the tools to protect themselves.

For Episode 120 of Parents You’ve Got This - The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast our guest is John Cardamone, Body Safety Educator and Child Protection Advocate. This episode isn’t about creating fear, it’s about building confidence and safety through knowledge.

We discuss:

- When to start these conversations with our children

- How to build trust with our child to create an open, safe environment to disclose worries

- Signs to look for if our child is not feeling safe or could be experiencing abuse

- What to do if a child says something that suggests boundary-crossing behaviour or abuse

- What every child needs to understand about their body and boundaries

- Red flags to look for in adults and settings

- Recommended resources and tools

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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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Instagram: @parentsyouvegotthis_au

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Facebook:@parentsyouvegotthis

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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