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Just how much did you want to become a parent? How long would you keep trying, how many paths would you pursue in order to have your own family? Kaisey Hayes is a pharmacist and mum of two whose journey to motherhood took her down more paths than most parents consider. It includes IVF, embryo donation, surrogacy and adoption. Kasey tells her story on this episode of Kaisey is also a volunteer at Adopt Change.Feed Play Love. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The following episode is a Feed Play Love highlight episode, back due to popular demand.This episode from the archive is the second of a four-part series exploring the autism spectrum through lived experience and the professionals who support families. In this final episode, mum Amy Nosworthy talks about how early diagnosis has made the world of difference for her daughter Riley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you've been up all night trying to get a baby to sleep remembering where you left your keys is challenging, let alone working out how to solve the problem! That's where steps in to help. Every week a mothercraft expert is here to answer your questions - and they've had their sleep so they are bright eyed and ready to help with whatever challenge you're facing! This week expert and Mothercraft nurse Chris Minogue helps families with the following:HelplineBabyology Parent SchoolA two-year-old suddenly screaming at bed timeA four-year-old who is shy around adultsA two-and-a-half-year-old who wakes from his daytime nap crankyA three-year-old refusing his day sleep and having big tantrumsWhether a mum should you introduce a dummy for an 11-week-oldHow to break the cycle of an over-tired five-year-oldA 19-month-old who tantrums when he's not allowed out the front doorA three-year-old who sulks when she doesn't get her own wayHow to deal with sibling jealousy between a 5-year-old and 3-month-old will be back

Alyce Alexandra wants to let you in on a secret: slow-cookers are the best invention They help you to cook yummy meals with a minimal amount of preparation. Just chuck your ingredients in the slow-cooker and by the time you get home from a day out dinner is served! Alyce has put everything you need to know about slow-cooking in her book Modern Slow Cooker. In this interview Alyce gives away a few of her tips and her favourite recipes for families.ever.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a difficult topic to talk about but something Red Nose Australiais determined we all know about: Stillbirth rates in Australia haven't changed in the last twenty years. Currently that rate is six stillborn babies every day. Chances are you know someone who has experienced this terrible loss. Jackie Mead, co-CEO of Red Nose Australia, talks through the very simple steps every pregnant woman can take to reduce the current rate. Jackie is joined by mum Maggie, who lost her second son Jamie to stillbirth last year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chrissie Swan describe the words in Days Like Theseas "a knowing hug of reassurance". Which is exactly how author Pip Lincolne wants you to feel. Having already published the best selling book When Life is Not Peachy Pip has turned her attention to mums. And what she wants you to know is this: it's time to put yourself first.Note: Pip Lincolne is a former writer for Babyology.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The following episode is a Feed Play Love highlight episode, back due to popular demand.This episode from the archive is the final of a four-part series exploring the autism spectrum through lived experience and the professionals who support families. In this episode, service provider with Aspect Australia Sarah Crooke talks about where you go after diagnosis of autism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

is having a short break over Easter. In the mean time we’ve dug out some of our favourite episodes. In this Mothercraft Nurse Chris Minogue tackles:Helpline Helpline Three-month-old sleeping patternsDay sleeps for a seven-month-oldA three-month-old losing their appetiteHow to drop breastfeeds for a 14-month-oldA three-and-a-half-year-old struggling with jet lagA two-year-old who has changed his sleep patterns (for the worse!)An eight-week-old who finds it's difficult to re-settleGetting a 15-month-old to transition to one day napHow to settle a six-week-old baby without holding themA five-month-old who wakes frequently at nightHow to drop the day nap for a two-and-a-half-year-oldA 13-month-old who wakes very early in the morning. will be back on Monday April 19. You can contact us by doing any of the following: Email us at helpline@theparentbrand.com.au, ask your question during the Babyology Facebook live on Monday April 19 from AEDT 11:30am or leave your question in our Babyology Helpline Facebook group. Ne

Vaginal births after cesareans (or VBACs) are not common in Australia. Most women in Australia who have had a cesarean (emergency or planned) will elect to have another cesarean for any subsequent births. But according to research by Lecturer in Midwifery Hazel Keedle, for most women having a VBAC can be a safe and empowering experience and having a VBAC can have less complications for women and babies than having a repeat caesarean. Hazel's recent PHD was on VBACs and she discovered some interesting facts about how women feel after a VBAC and why we aren't doing them as much in Australia as other countries.If you're interested in further reading, some of Hazel's papers are available below:Women’s experiences of planning a vaginal birth after caesarean in different models of maternity care in AustraliaA narrative analysis of women's experiences of planning a vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC) in Australia using critical feminist theoryWomen’s reasons for, and experiences of, choosing a homebirth following a

Children spend a lot of time in their own world. Whether it's at day care or primary school, it's hard to know what's always going on. So when your kid says another kid was mean, often after a bit of investigation, you find out that it was either a misunderstanding or a one off event. But sometimes, kids can be deliberately mean. A kick, a shove - name calling. What do you do then? Dana Kerford is the Founder or U R Strong, an organisation helping children have healthy friendships. Dana doesn't believe that any child is inherently mean - though she knows that some kids can be 'mean on purpose'. In this interview she gives us some practical tips on how to help our children deal with them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Candice Meisels already had four daughters when she and her husband decided to adopt a fifth. Along with her five daughters she looks after three rescue cats and two rescue dogs, plus she has her own PR business. Candice also just won the Bondi Chamber of Commerce's Bondi Mother of the Year award. Candice talks about how she came to have such a full house, and how she manages it all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The following episode is a Feed Play Love highlight episode, back due to popular demand.This episode from the archive is the second of a four-part series exploring the autism spectrum through lived experience and the professionals who support families. The remaining two episodes will roll out over the next two Thursdays. In this episode, Clinical Psychologist Vicki Gibbs from Aspect explains the autism spectrum.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

is having a short break over Easter. In the mean time we've dug out some of our favourite episodes. In this Mothercraft Nurse Chris Minogue tackles:Helpline Helpline A five-month-old waking every hour or two through the nightDay naps for a two-year-oldA two-year-old misbehaving after daycareAn almost three-year-old waking at night when baby number two is on its wayA six-month-old who sleeps until 9:30am (and the flow-on impact during the day)Night toilet training a three-and-a-half-year-oldA 13-month-old who has dropped her day sleepGetting a 22-month-old to self settle againHow much sleep does a three-and-a-half-month-old need?Getting an eight-month-old to be gentle and to settle in her cot will be back on Monday April 19. You can contact us by doing any of the following: Email us at helpline@theparentbrand.com.au, ask your question during the Babyology Facebook live on Monday April 19 from AEDT 11:30am or leave your question in our Babyology Helpline Facebook group. Need help or advice right now? Book in a

Not many people like to talk about money. But the truth is, when you feel financially secure, you also feel free. Having small children can often mean that your budget is tight. Effie Zahos is the editor-at-large of and the author of Ditch the Debt and Get RichEffie explains some very simple steps you can take to get on top of your own budget.Canstar . The budget tool that Effie mentions in the interview can be found here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you're a woman and you feel more tired than normal, chances are you're low in iron. Perhaps it's time to get an iron infusion, or is it? Should we be taking supplements or supplementing our food with more iron-rich meals? Dr Elysia Thornton-Benko is a GP with a particular interest in women's health. Elysia explains what's happening when you have low iron and the best ways to get on top of it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oscar Wilde once said "Be yourself. Everyone else is already taken." It is a quote that fits with the way Jules Sebastian lives. A young woman when her then-boyfriend Guy Sebastian became a star through Australian Idol, Jules has moved through the big changes in her life with the attitude that authenticity counts. Six years ago she started an online interview series called Tea with Julesand she has just released a book called Tea and Honestybased on those interviews. Jules talks about how her world is divided between before and after Idol, what it means to be a mum and wife with a roving musician for a husband and what she gets out of honest, deep conversations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode from the archive is the first of a four part series exploring the autism spectrum through lived experience and the professionals who support families. The remaining three episodes will roll out over the next three Thursdays. In this episode mum Leanne Hawk talks about her son Riley's diagnosis, and the long and winding road that took her to the right support.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Professional advice when you're navigating the depths of sleep deprivation can give you a way to a better night's sleep for both you and your child. Today on our expert is Baby Sleep Consultant and Parent School expert Hannah Myers. In this episode she tackles:Helpline A one-year-old taking a while to settle for all her sleepsA four-year-old waking super early (and being super grumpy)An eight-week-old who is being rocked to sleep (and is unable to self-soothe)Is a cat-napping six-month-old getting enough sleep?A two-and-a-half year old with a developmental delay who is not getting enough sleepA four-and-a-half-year-old who will not settle for bedA three-year-old who refuses to stay in bedA seven-month-old who needs to be fed to sleep, cat naps and then will not resettleA three-year-old who has started wetting themselves after a new baby has arrivedA four-month-old who has started rolling at nightIn this episode we mention Kinderling Kids Radio's Bedtime Explorers. will be back next week. You can contact us by

In popular media a woman experiencing a pregnancy craving is likely to want something bizarre like a pickle on a donut. Most of us have craved things a little less exotic, like ice-cream or hot chips. Some women go the other extreme and crave dirt or chalk. And then there are the things we to eat or avoid to stave off morning sickness. What do all these strange food cravings and rejections have to do with growing a baby? Hannah Dahlen is a Professor of Midwifery at Western Sydney University. She takes us through cravings and nausea, what they mean and how we can manage them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This year we are all talking about consent. Parents are worried that their teenagers are struggling with what it means. Do boys respect girls when they say 'no'? Do girls understand their own right to say no? Jayneen Sanders is a picture book author who has been teaching young children about consent for over ten years. She believes that we need to teach our children about consent from a young age. Her book is called Let's talk about Body Boundaries, Consent and RespectJayneen explains how parents can help their children be empowered, safe and confident.. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.