Growing

These are our confessions. Two heavily pregnant (and slightly cranky) midwives jump on the mic and… really bare all.
This one is unhinged in the best possible way - a chat that’s equal parts silly, honest, and deeply relatable. We lean all the way into the TMI, covering everything from pregnancy cravings to sex dreams and libido, with a casual sprinkle of vulval varicosities and anal fissures (because nothing is off limits here). 
It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s a big dose of solidarity for anyone in the thick of pregnancy - and a moment of silence for our poor husbands who were really on the receiving end of pregnancy irrits. 
We’re so grateful to be in your ears and appreciate your patience with us. Next week, we’ll be back with a real-time update on our postpartum transitions after welcoming our baby boys (!!) just four days apart in early March. 
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Before life shifts into a whole new (and very baby-filled) season, we’re sitting down for a Q&A — a chance to pull back the curtain and let you get to know us a little more.
We chat about how we met, how Growing came to life across two states, and the paths that led us into midwifery (spoiler: not as linear as you might think). There’s a bit of star sign chat (Lil absolutely fizzes), a peek into our relationships and love stories, and an honest reflection on how we’re thinking about growing our families and everything that comes with that.
It’s a little nostalgic, a little chaotic, and a really special snapshot of who we are right now — just before everything changes again.
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Our Baby Must-Haves
This week the girls get granular — sharing their favourite products from their previous newborn experiences. It’s practical, specific, and very much a “this worked for us” chat.
As always, every baby (and parent) is different, but these are our MVPs — the items we reached for again and again.
Our biggest tip? Marketplace and second-hand can be your best friend.
So many baby items are only used for a short window — borrow from a friend, pass things on, and share the love where you can.
🍼 Our Must-Haves
Bassinets
Bednest Bassinet — Lil’s pick
Il Tutto CoZee Co-Sleeper — Beth’s pick
Prams
Lil started with the Nuna Next + Capsule, but found her Milly + Coup Travel Pram more useful long-term. This time she’s gone second-hand with the Bugaboo Donkey for its single-to-double flexibility.
Beth loved her Redsbaby Pram for her first two, and now has the Babybee Luna Double.
For travel, she swears by the Babyzen YOYO.
Carriers
Portier Carrier — the ultimate workhorse
Chekoh Wrap Carrier — perfect for those early newborn days
Swaddles
Swaddle Up / Swaddle King style — great in the early days (Lil loved jersey material)
ergoPouch — both girls love once baby is rolling
Halcyon Nights Swaddles — Beth’s favourite
Play Mats
Munchkin & Bear Playmat — wipeable and practical (Beth)
Muse Edition Playmat — aesthetic and functional (Lil)
Bottles
Pigeon Bottles
Bouncer
BabyBjörn Bouncer — loved by both (Lil bought second-hand this time)
Onesies
Bonds — especially press-stud zippys and snap singlets
Seed Heritage
Cotton On Kids
Target Organic Cotton — great affordable staples
Feeding Lights
Amazon Night Light — soft, practical glow
Krystle Knight Selenite Lamp — a more luxe, calming option
Nappy Caddies
Kiin Baby Caddy — Lil’s pick
Bunnie Nappy Caddy  — Beth’s pick
Breast Pumps
MomCozy Portable Pump — convenient for on-the-go (Lil)
Spectra Pump — hospital-grade, absolute workhorse (Beth)
Feeding Chair
Il Tutto Nursing Chair — worth the investment (both agree)
 Lil didn’t have one first time round and plans to live in it this time 🤍
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Welcome back to Growing!
This week Lil and Beth share life updates as they play the baby waiting game in the later stages of their pregnancies:
✨ Lil is officially in her 'due window' and is enjoying the last snippets of time as a family of three.
✨ Beth is grappling with whether to re locate closer to Sydney given the likelihood of pre term labour - but is wondering what's best for the whole family unit.
In amongst it the girls share their usual Growing Glimmers and Pains covering everything from toilet training, birth plans and the frustration of nesting with toddlers in tow.
As always, if you love this conversation - share it with your friends! We are so appreciative of your support in helping the show to thrive and grow.
Thanks for listening and we'll be back in your ears next Wednesday.
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This week we’re diving into the ins and outs of how Beth has thoughtfully mapped out her plans and intentions to take maternity leave from her business, PowerBirth.
It’s a conversation that explores the many variations of how women are navigating work - building businesses, fuelling passion projects, contributing financially - while also surrendering deeply into the beauty, slowness, and intensity of early motherhood.
We speak honestly about the pinch point so many women feel: the tension between professional identity and maternal identity. The desire for spaciousness, presence, and softness… alongside the very real financial and practical considerations that don’t disappear just because a baby (or two!!) arrives.
Beth shares what intentional planning has looked like for her - what she’s putting in place, what she’s letting go of, and how she’s preparing both logistically and emotionally for this next season.
If you’re navigating maternity leave, returning to work, running a business, or simply sitting in the in-between, we hope this episode makes you feel seen.
If this conversation resonated, please share it with a Mum friend who’s also wading her way through the juggle. And if you haven’t already, we’d be so grateful for a rating or review — it helps more women find our little corner of the internet.
We know we’re bias but if you’ve listened and you’re looking for your own birth education now is the perfect opportunity to book with PowerBirth ✨ 
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