Where Joy Blooms: All things pregnancy, birth and parenthood

Ep. 30 - Is Britt totally crazy for having a THIRD child? Plus important podcast news!

In this episode we chat about Britt's newest little bun in the oven! We still can't believe this is even happening but BRITT'S HAVING ANOTHER BABY! Find out all the goss! HOW? WHEN? WHAAAT??? All the details you need to know and probably don't need to know but definitely WANT to know! We also have some pod news :( it's a little bitter sweet to be taking some time off but rest assured we will still be active on socials (hopefully more active now we won't be AS busy), and we WILL be back in your ears at some stage! Thank you so much for your listening, following and support. All our love, Britt & Em xx Find us on Instagram: @wherejoyblooms.podcast Email us: wherejoybloomspodcast@gmail.com

Ep. 29. Maddie's Story- Type 1 diabetes and pregnancy. Uncontrolled vs. Well managed

In this episode we chat to the lovely Maddie who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in childhood and for many years thought pregnancy might not be achievable for her. When she fell pregnant, which was unplanned but definitely not unwelcomed, she found it extremely hard to find the right care, management and information about type 1 diabetes during pregnancy. This led to a not so great experience. However with her second pregnancy, a planned pregnancy, she was able to really get on top of her diabetes prior and make sure she had a good team behind her to be able to support her throughout the pregnancy. And even though she found out she was having TWINS, it felt like a much smoother pregnancy in terms of diabetes control and management! @forgettingmaddo Follow us on Instgram: @wherejoyblooms.podcast Email us: wherejoybloomspodcast@gmail.com

Ep. 28. Katie Lazaris- The Mummy Psychologist

You might remember Katie from last weeks episode but this week we are taking a break from birth stories and diving into the world of mental health and psychology, particularly in the setting of matrescence (becoming a mother). We talk to Katie about the main reasons women and mothers reach out for help and why we might struggle with those things. It is an amazing resource which is continuing to grow and gain awareness across the country. Katie has provided some amazing resources if anyone is looking for some help and doesn't know where to start, and as always, don't be afraid to chat to your GP about what help is available to you :) https://www.cope.org.au/e-cope-directory/ [https://www.cope.org.au/e-cope-directory/] https://forwhenhelpline.org.au/ [https://forwhenhelpline.org.au/] Find Katie on Instagram @themummypsychologist or her website www.themummypsychologist.com.au [http://www.themummypsychologist.com.au/] Find us on Instagram @wherejoyblooms.podcast Email us: wherejoybloomspodcast@gmail.com

Ep. 27. Katie's Story- 2 vaginal births and is Katie's husbands grandmother psychic?

In this episode we chat to the lovely Katie who is actually a perinatal psychologist so is very well equipped in the whole birthing and motherhood space. For this episode we talk about her own birth stories and the little life lessons she took from each experience. Katie managed to have 2 vaginal births but definitely made some changes for her second birth. Also.. is Katie's husbands grandmother psychic? She somehow predicted when Katie would birth her babies BOTH TIMES! @themummypsychologist Find us on instagram: @wherejoyblooms.podcast Email us: wherejoybloomspodcast@gmail.com

Ep. 26. Shannon's Story- Raising a child with albinism. What is it? What does it mean?

Today is world albinism awareness day so what better time to share the story of Shannon and her son Drake; who was diagnosed with Albinism shortly after his birth. Like most people, Shannon was completely unaware that her or her husband were carriers for albinism. It wasn't ever something that needed to be tested or brought up. But once Drake was born, he displayed some features related to albinism which made the doctors run some more tests and eventually Drake was diagnosed with OCA1A. Shannon and her husband also found out they are carriers of the albinism gene which means their chances of having a child with this condition was around 1/4. Learn all about navigating this condition. What is means for Drake and his family. What help and support is out there and how difficult it can be to get the proper support for people with albinism. @mrs_gravox Follow us on Instagram: @wherejoyblooms.podcast Email us: wherejoybloomspodcast@gmail.com