Growing

Growing is your handbook for birth, babies and beyond brought to you by midwives and mums Beth Ryan and Lilly Claxton. Join us every Wednesday for a solid dose of solidarity as we explore all things motherhood.

Should we be commenting on pregnant bodies?!
Apr 8, 2025 – 00:33:28
Our Caesarean Birth Non-Negotiables
Apr 1, 2025 – 00:49:12
6 months in with 2, what Beth's learned (so far)
Mar 25, 2025 – 00:57:55
5 tips for breastfeeding success
Mar 18, 2025 – 00:51:53
I don’t want to sleep train but I do want *some* sleep’
Mar 11, 2025 – 01:28:59
How to spend your postpartum budget
Mar 4, 2025 – 00:45:48
Postnatal hospital stay *without your partner*
Feb 25, 2025 – 00:42:13
Newborn Care 101
Feb 18, 2025 – 01:11:51
Bonus Episode: Beth & Lilly’s Ins and Outs for 2025
Feb 13, 2025 – 00:46:17
Lil’s Birth Story: Debrief
Feb 11, 2025 – 01:02:56
Beth’s Journey: Transitioning from 1 to 2 Kids
Feb 4, 2025 – 01:21:34
Lilly’s Birth Story - Beautiful, Complex And Everything In Between
Jan 28, 2025 – 01:16:36
Preparing For Your Second Birth, Beth’s Experience
Jan 21, 2025 – 01:17:24
Get to Know Your Hosts!
Jan 14, 2025 – 00:42:16
Welcome (back) to Growing!
Jan 7, 2025 – 00:03:07
E64: Overseas travel with a toddler - Here’s what I’ve learnt
Nov 14, 2023 – 00:33:50
E63: Being a Twin Mama with Kate Bloom
Nov 7, 2023 – 00:39:33
E62: What’s it like to give birth in the US? How does the maternity system differ from here in Australia? A chat with Labour & Delivery Nurse, Liesel
Oct 31, 2023 – 01:01:35
E61: Single Motherhood By Choice With Alexandra Collier
Oct 24, 2023 – 00:46:25
E60: Birthing with confidence: shifting mindsets to be the best birth partner
Sep 26, 2023 – 00:22:15
E59: Navigating conflicting advice in the newborn period
Sep 19, 2023 – 00:14:16
E58: Making a seachange - Community questions answered!
Sep 12, 2023 – 00:38:33
E57: Choosing a pram - with pram safety expert Emily Stone
Sep 5, 2023 – 00:29:36
E56: Fostering a positive relationship with food with peadiatric dietician Dr. Kyla
Aug 29, 2023 – 00:34:03
E55: Addressing birth trauma, with perinatal psychologist Erin Bowe
Aug 22, 2023 – 00:38:36
E54: A chat with mum of two and cancer survivor Emily McCarthy
Aug 15, 2023 – 01:01:02
E53: A quick life update
Aug 8, 2023 – 00:12:17
E52: How to maintain breastfeeding when you return to paid work with Courtney Garland
Aug 1, 2023 – 00:24:33
E51: Taking care of your little one’s teeth, with dentist and educator Dr. Bethany Fisher
Jul 25, 2023 – 00:44:48
E50: What does life *actually* look like with a newborn?
Jul 18, 2023 – 00:24:01
BONUS: Dreaming of owning a business that gives you freedom, flexibility and purpose? Listen to this!
Jul 16, 2023 – 00:19:40
E49: Motherhood, career pivots and life with Sophie Pearce
Jul 11, 2023 – 00:56:43
E48: What should I expect in the 48 hours after I give birth?
Jul 4, 2023 – 00:19:25
E47: Behind the scenes of the biz! The transition from midwife to business owner
Jun 27, 2023 – 00:43:41
E46: Practical strategies for a positive postpartum with biochemist, mum and doula Dr. Renee White
Jun 20, 2023 – 00:57:19
E45: Playkits, parenting and paid work with Lovevery Co-Founder and CEO Jessica Rolph
Jun 13, 2023 – 00:30:18
E44: Breastfeeding in the newborn stage with lactation consultant Susie Prout
Jun 6, 2023 – 00:41:02
E43: Millie's birth story part 2
May 30, 2023 – 00:50:08
EP42: Millie’s birth story part 1
May 23, 2023 – 00:45:57
E41: Birth trauma and becoming an advocate for change with midwife, mum and author Sharon Stoliar
May 16, 2023 – 00:48:37
E40: It’s playtime! Simple baby and toddler play with Erica Carew
May 9, 2023 – 00:29:43
E39: Navigating Relationships After Kids with Relationship and Parenting Coach Leonie Akhidenor
May 2, 2023 – 00:46:15
E38: Pumping 101 with Kate from Little Bird Lactation
Apr 25, 2023 – 00:31:21
E37: 3 things to that will help you remain calm and confident in labour
Apr 18, 2023 – 00:09:41
E36: Episiotomy: What is it? Should it be done routinely??
Apr 11, 2023 – 00:09:42
E35: All things IRON with Melanie from The Natal Naturopath
Apr 4, 2023 – 00:36:48
E34: Toddler activities (that aren’t the park)
Mar 28, 2023 – 00:05:45
E33: The jump from one to two kids with Nikolina Kharoufeh
Mar 21, 2023 – 00:50:13
E32: Stretch and sweeps: What to consider
Mar 19, 2023 – 00:13:27
E31: Birth story! Eliza, Ben and Baby Sullivan - Part 2
Mar 14, 2023 – 00:30:47