The Baby Bubble

She’s 10 days on. She’s splitting her time and her heart between home and hospital, and she wants to share her story with you, Outlouders.  Our beloved co-host Jessie Stephens gave birth to her boy-girl twins last week, earlier than hoped, and became a mum all over again. There will be so many of you who’ll relate to this story of terror-tinged joy, who will recognise the awe and exhaustion in Jessie’s voice, and who will want to send her so much love as she and her little family find their way through a new normal. Jessie’s rock, her twin sister Clare Stephens as well as Emily Vernem and Holly Wainwright are asking the questions:. How much time did she get “off” before the babies came? What was the first thing that happened when they did? How is Luna? How is Luca? Can she finally eat chocolate again? And how is she staying sane and hopeful? A very special episode.  SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media  What To Listen To Next:  Listen to our latest episode: Mia, Female Friendships & The '3-Word' Rule' Listen: A Reluctant Pregnancy Announcement On Live TV Listen: Mia's Diary Note: What I Didn't Expect About Being A Nana Listen: Beckham, Meghan & Jessie's Hospital Voice Note Listen: How To Talk To Absolutely Anyone Listen: Mia Enters The 'Working Mums' Chat Listen: Inside The Fight That Ended Kyle & Jackie O Listen: Love Story Part 2: Jackie O, The Kennedys & That Fight Scene Listen: Uninvited Princesses & The Dating Story We're Yearning For Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts  Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media  Watch Australia's #1 podcast, Mamamia Out Loud: Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube What to read:  JESSIE STEPHENS: On being pregnant with twins. As a twin. With twin brothers. CLARE STEPHENS: 'I did everything to avoid a traumatic birth. Then I had one.' 'I was 3 days postpartum and holding my son. Then a nurse said 5 words that broke me.' 'I was home alone when I went into sudden labour. I'll never forget what happened 40 minutes later.' THE END BITS:  Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloud Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Enjoy this free bite of Mia Freedman exploring what we're (scientifically) calling 'weird twin shit' with resident Mamamia twins, Jessie (pregnant with twins) and Clare Stephens (she has news). Catch the full chaos of Jessie And Clare Stephens’ Weird Twin Shit Just Got Weirder by subscribing. Not a subscriber yet? Honestly, why wait? Jessie Stephens is pregnant with twins — which feels cosmically aggressive when you remember she is a twin (to Clare Stephens — keep up, people). Especially when you consider that Jessie and Clare were raised by a woman who had two sets of identical twins herself. And yes, Anne Stevens would like the universe to calm down. On this subscriber episode, Mia Freedman gets Jessie and Clare in the studio to unpack eerie twin intuition (just one example: Clare knew Jessie had two heartbeats going on in her womb before Jessie even told her), and the very real logistics of carrying two babies at once. We talk: Why some people say “How exciting!” at the news of twins while others go instantly grey The science vs superstition of twins having twins Miscarriage, sibling timing, and the emotional whiplash of joy and fear Collapsed ribs, reflux, and the indignity of sleeping upright Plus, there’s debate about birth-room access, grandparent maths, and whether 'weird twin shit' is now officially hereditary. It’s intimate. It’s chaotic. It’s extremely twin-coded. Remember, this is your free sample of Mamamia Out Loud's subs episode. Listen to the full Clare and Jessie debrief by subscribing. What To Listen To Next:  Listen to our latest episode: An Affair Confession Live On Air Listen: The Best (And Worst) Generations Of Parents. A Leaderboard! Listen: The Most Bizarre Celebrity Profile We’ve Ever Read Listen: Do I Matter? & The Bathroom Taboo Listen: The Female Emaciation Era — Holly & Jessie Weigh In Listen: An Urgent Theory About Kim Kardashian & Lewis Hamilton Listen: Scurrilous Gossip - Karl Stefanovic, Melania Trump & Sydney Sweeney, Oh My Listen: Fertility Vampires & The Murkiness Of 'Affair Baiting' Listen: Jessie's Twins Update & What We Really Did Over The Holidays Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts  Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media  Watch Mamamia Out Loud: Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube What to read:  JESSIE STEPHENS: On being pregnant with twins. As a twin. With twin brothers. "We lived 30 years as fraternal twins. Then, two weeks ago, we took a test." CLARE STEPHENS: 'The story of how I became a (very viral) meme.' CLARE STEPHENS: A rude stranger, a note from a neighbour and the age of utter intolerance. THE END BITS:  Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloud Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This summer we've curated your Baby Bubble playlist with a healthy dose of culture-savvy conversation parents actually want - Parenting Out Loud.  Parenting can involve big ideas, public debates and the odd festive guilt trip - and this week, we’re tackling all three. The man who created Adolescence has a new idea for how dads can connect with their sons - it’s beautiful, but one of us hates it. Plus, Amelia dives into the kids party photo that’s divided Australia: can you really “bags” a park table? And finally, it’s Elf O’Clock. Monz realises she’s the last mum on earth without a tiny spy living in her house, and wonders aloud if there are some traditions that should just be left alone. Our recommendations:  💄Stacey recommends you treat yourself to a $150 Mecca makeup lesson (redeemable on product) where you learn game-changing tips. ❤️‍🩹 Monz wants you to check out A Year of Healing by Lucy Ormonde on Substack, a brilliant guide to showing up for a friend going through cancer. ⏰ Amelia is recommending Dr Dan Shapiro’s idea of time-ins: five minutes of phone-free, one-on-one time fully led by your child. Support independent women's media Want more Parenting Out Loud? Click here.  WHAT TO READ:  So your friend's been diagnosed with breast cancer. Here's how you can help. No Elf on the Shelf or Santa photos: The 6 Christmas traditions I'm cancelling this year. 'My daughter found out the Elf on the Shelf isn't real because of an article I wrote.' There's one question we're all asking since watching Adolescence. An expert just answered it. 'As a mum of teen boys, Adolescence was a sobering watch.' 'I had breast cancer and I'd love for my story to scare the s**t out of you.' THE END BITS:  Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton  GET IN TOUCH: Share your feedback! Send us a voice message or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au  Join our Facebook group Mamamia Family to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamia_family CREDITS: Hosts: Monique Bowley, Stacey Hicks & Amelia Lester Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock Senior/Audio Producer: Leah Porges Junior Content Producer: Tessa Kotowicz Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This summer we've curated your Baby Bubble playlist with a healthy dose of culture-savvy conversation parents actually want - Parenting Out Loud.  Spooky season is just about to hit and we’re asking: what’s the point of Halloween, anyway? And are Australians missing one crucial trick about it that could change... everything? Monz unpacks. Then, Amelia makes a bold claim — some nepo babies are better than others. But why do some rise while others flop, even within the same famous family? And in a twist no one saw coming, Hailey Bieber just became our accidental parenting guru. Yep, that wasn't on our bingo card for 2025 either. Stacey has feelings. Big feelings.  Grab your headphones and join the conversation.  Our recommendations: 🎨 Stacey is a fan of the Hey Doodle drawing mats for the creative kiddos AND the podcast She Built That. 🌌 Amelia loves the app Stellarium, for all your stargazing needs.  📕 And Monz wants you to read 'the best children's book ever'. Hunwick's Egg by Mem Fox.   Support independent women's media Want more Parenting Out Loud? Click here.  WHAT TO READ:  From Double Nepo to Semi-Nepo: The nepo baby universe has expanded. The rise of the nepo babies 2.0. Victoria Beckham shared her makeup 'rules' for Harper. Here's what 7 mums had to say about theirs. 13 whimsical and spooky Halloween movies for cowards. The Hailey Bieber 'documentary' everyone’s talking about, and everything that happened since. THE END BITS:  Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton  GET IN TOUCH: Share your feedback! Send us a voice message or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au  Join our Facebook group Mamamia Family to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamia_family CREDITS: Hosts: Monique Bowley, Stacey Hicks & Amelia Lester Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock Senior/Audio Producer: Leah Porges Junior Content Producer: Tessa Kotowicz Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This summer we've curated your Baby Bubble playlist with a healthy dose of culture-savvy conversation parents actually want - Parenting Out Loud.  Are you feeling ‘The Squeeze’?  The daily chaos of modern parenting is real. We unpack why you’re feeling maxed out and overwhelmed and talk about whether there’s actually anything you can do about it. Plus, are you raising readers or just scrollers? And in today’s digital world, is it even important? We discuss whether it’s possible to get over your scrolling addiction and get you (and your kids) back into books. And, the dads are in their feelings this week, and we’re here for it. George Clooney reflects on the sacrifices he’s made for success, while Prince William reveals how even Royal dads can feel overwhelmed when it comes to raising tiny humans. Our recommendations: 💄 Stacey is recommending the Nyx Fat Oil Lip Drip in the shade Newsfeed to achieve her iconic lip look.  🪨 Amelia is recommending Rock Painting, and now we all know what we're getting in the office Kris Kringle this year. 🎧 And Monz wants you to listen to the Paul Field episode of the podcast Conversations, for his deeply moving, heartfelt story. A trigger warning for anyone who has experienced the loss of a child. Support independent women's media Want more Parenting Out Loud? Click here.  WHAT TO READ:  Prince William just gave his most candid interview. One comment lands like a message to his brother. 'My life changed.' A look into George Clooney's family life with 7-year-old twins. 'I'm a new mum who read 60 books last year. This is how I actually did it.' 'I was reading bedtime stories with a glass of wine. A question from my son stopped me in my tracks.' 'No one is reading bedtime stories to their kids anymore and I know exactly why.' THE END BITS:  Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton  GET IN TOUCH: Share your feedback! Send us a voice message or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au  Join our Facebook group Mamamia Family to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamia_family CREDITS: Hosts: Monique Bowley, Stacey Hicks & Amelia Lester Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock Senior/Audio Producer: Leah Porges Junior Content Producer: Tessa Kotowicz Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This summer we've curated your Baby Bubble playlist with a healthy dose of culture-savvy conversation parents actually want - Parenting Out Loud.  The kids are at home, the holiday activities are seemingly endless and you probably need a break. So welcome back to the podcast that's not just any parenting podcast.  On the show today:  You're officially excused from ever attending your child's sport practice. Don't believe us? Just ask the professional soccer player Abby Wambach.  Plus, are you an eldest daughter? Well, so is Taylor Swift and the birth order theory might explain a lot. And, magicians are having a moment. But this time it's not just for the kids. So get the girls  over, put the kids to bed and enjoy some whimsy.   And our recommendations: 🗞️ Stacey wants you to check out this great opinion piece on the Australian divorce story to end all Australian divorce stories.  📺 Amelia is recommending The Assembly on ABC IVIEW. 🎄 And Monz (in true eldest daughter fashion) is recommending the Christmas Mums Facebook page for Chrissy inspiration, wholesomeness and some early planning. Support independent women's media Want more Parenting Out Loud? Click here.  WHAT TO READ:  OPINION: 'Everyone's saying the same thing about Nicole and Keith's divorce. They're wrong.' Forget attachment styles, Birth Order Theory is the new personality reading trend. Someone check on the eldest daughters this Christmas. 'As the eldest daughter, I felt the most pressure.' 'I have a sibling age gap of almost 5 years. Here's why it's so much better.' THE END BITS:  Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton  GET IN TOUCH: Share your feedback! Send us a voice message or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au  Join our Facebook group Mamamia Family to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamia_family CREDITS: Hosts: Monique Bowley, Stacey Hicks & Amelia Lester Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock Senior/Audio Producer: Leah Porges Junior Content Producer: Tessa Kotowicz Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This summer we've curated your Baby Bubble playlist with a healthy dose of culture-savvy conversation parents actually want - Parenting Out Loud.  The school holidays are upon us and Monz, Amelia & Stacey are back to distract you with some Millennial core memories, a flashback to Shania Twain and a playlist that will lift your mood. On the show this week: Genius or completely unhinged? Do our kids need ‘Social Media Prep School’? We've got thoughts. And, are you holding onto a room full of stuff to hand down to your kids? How A$AP Rocky & Rihanna and Sarah Jessica Parker are rebranding your clutter or as we like to call it 'love junk'.  Plus, the childcare conversation we need to have & one woman's controversial solution. And our recommendations: 🎵 Stacey wants you to listen to her playlist Girly Pop Songs That Make Me Wanna Break A Door Down on Spotify 🎧 Amelia is recommending Greeking Out by National Geographic 🍪 And Monz has an iconic hack for parents of hungry goblin children: The Offering  You can read the TGA's statement on pregnancy and paracetamol here. Support independent women's media Want more Parenting Out Loud? Click here.  What to read:  The moment this mum knew something wasn't right at her daughter's childcare. 'I'm a male childcare worker and I know what you think of me.' 'I got a small pay rise at work. Our childcare fees are now crippling us.' 'After 25 years of working in childcare, this is the one thing I wish every parent knew.' VIRGINIA TAPSCOTT: People think stay-at-home parents must be wealthy. But this is the true cost. ASK HOLLY: 'How do I stop helicoptering my son when he seems so hopeless?' An open letter to other women with split families on Christmas. 'My child is a 'Deep Feelings Kid'. As a parenting expert, here's what I wish I knew 7 years ago.' THE END BITS:  Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton  GET IN TOUCH: Share your feedback! Send us a voice message or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au  Join our Facebook group Mamamia Family to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamia_family CREDITS: Hosts: Monique Bowley, Stacey Hicks & Amelia Lester Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock Senior Audio Producer: Leah Porges Junior Content Producer: Coco Lavigne Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This summer we've curated your Baby Bubble playlist with a healthy dose of culture-savvy conversation parents actually want - Parenting Out Loud.  On Parenting Out Loud this week: The rise of the stealth mum. From Margot Robbie's press tour to your work colleague who's never mentioned having kids, we're exploring why hiding motherhood has become the new cultural currency. Plus, praising your child is a fraught business. Do you compliment their efforts, their appearance, their creations? Perhaps millennial parents are overthinking things... again. We discuss.  And, there's a tiny internet feud happening on Facebook that we need to talk about.  Plus, our recommendations: 📺 Stacey wants you to watch Unknown Number: The High School Catfish on Netflix 🗞️ Amelia recommends getting back into reading an oldschool newspaper. 🍽️ And Monz has got a viral two ingredient recipe she needs you to try. Just some beef bolar blade (a cut of beef), some char siu sauce. Turn on the slow cooker and chuck it all in there-the entire jar and everything. Put the lid on, turn it on low for 8-10 hours and you've got a succulent Chinese meal. Support independent women's media Want more Parenting Out Loud? Click here.  What to read:  MADELEINE WEST: 'I speak to kids in schools every week. There's one thing they all keep from their parents.' Worried about what your kids see online? These 5 tips make digital parenting easier. ‘I thought I was protecting my daughter online. This was the day I was proven wrong.' Margot Robbie has welcomed her first baby with husband Tom Ackerley. Netflix's Catfish doco shocked the world. Here's where the Licari family are now. 'How could someone do that?': Why everyone's talking about Netflix's new doco, The High School Catfish. THE END BITS:  Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton  GET IN TOUCH: Share your feedback! Send us a voice message or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au  Join our Facebook group Mamamia Family to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamia_family CREDITS: Hosts: Monique Bowley, Stacey Hicks & Amelia Lester Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock Senior Audio Producer: Leah Porges Junior Content Producer: Tessa Kotowicz Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This summer we've curated your Baby Bubble playlist with a healthy dose of culture-savvy conversation parents actually want - Parenting Out Loud. On the show this week: KPop Demon Hunters is smashing records. Kids love it, parents ADORE it so, what’s behind all the hype? Tracking apps: a non-negotiable today, or are we just spying on the ones we love? The evidence that says having kids young is a good idea. We’re not completely sold, but we are talking about it. And Anne Hathaway: the quiet queen of gentle parenting who put the paps in their place. Settle in — it’s the group chat you won’t want to mute. Plus, it’s our recommendations: 🎁 Stacey recommends a 'shit bits box' to save your sanity. 🛏️ Amelia has discovered the first kids' bedtime book that she’s actually enjoyed herself. 🧇 And Monz has got a heartwarming TV show for the family to enjoy. Support independent women's media Want more Parenting Out Loud? Click here.  What to read:  'K-Pop Demon Hunters is breaking records on Netflix. Here's why I'm obsessed with it.' The one thing that made me question using a tracking app on my kids. 'I lost my mum before I had kids. Here are the hard truths about becoming a mother without her.' From 18 to 44: 13 women on the age they had a baby - and whether it mattered. 'I'm disappointed my daughter wants to have a baby. She's too young.' Anne Hathaway, Drew Barrymore and 15 other celebrities on why they quit drinking. Queen Mary was 28 when she met King Frederik in a Sydney pub. This is their family life now. THE END BITS:  Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton  GET IN TOUCH: Share your feedback! Send us a voice message or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au  Join our Facebook group Mamamia Family to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamia_family CREDITS: Hosts: Monique Bowley, Stacey Hicks & Amelia Lester Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock Senior/Audio Producer: Leah Porges Junior Content Producer: Tessa Kotowicz Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This summer we've curated your Baby Bubble playlist with a healthy dose of culture-savvy conversation parents actually want - Parenting Out Loud.  Bluey: adorable? Absolutely. But is this the kids' TV show that's also making us feel… bad? Welcome to the Bluey Inadequacy Complex. Monz explains all. Plus, ❤️💜 Two emojis, very different vibes. And yes, we all need to know the difference. Welcome to your emoji decoder. And, the 'one and done' debate that has Stacey riled.  Plus, our recommendations: 🛏️ Stacey recommends a sleep story. 👩‍🎨 Amelia has a new play date hack.  📺 Monz has an old fashioned screen test. Want to make Parenting Out Loud part of your Saturday ritual? OF COURSE YOU DO. To make it official, just tap '+ follow' so you never miss an episode.  Support independent women's media Want more Parenting Out Loud? Click here.  What to read:  'Mum, that means ejaculate.' These emojis aren't as innocent as they look. You're not imagining it. There's a reason everyone really is sicker this winter. Every moment from Bluey that has horrified Americans. 'The 'boring' parent is the unsung hero': 5 things Bluey has taught me about parenting. 14 dads told us what they actually want for Father's Day. 'We've decided we're only having one child... it doesn't stop the comments.' THE END BITS:  Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton  GET IN TOUCH: Share your feedback! Send us a voice message or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au  Join our Facebook group Mamamia Family to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamia_family Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. CREDITS: Hosts: Monique Bowley, Stacey Hicks & Amelia Lester Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine Senior/Audio Producer: Leah Porges Junior Content Producer: Tessa Kotowicz Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This summer we've curated your Baby Bubble playlist with a healthy dose of culture-savvy conversation parents actually want - Parenting Out Loud.  Because when you become a parent, it changes everything. And that includes how you see what's going on in the world. So, we deep-dive into every trend, headline and viral MumTok through the lens of being just that — a parent. This week: Gen Z’s latest reason for giving parenthood the side-eye The guilt trip of not loving every second with your kids  Amelia’s campaign to stop parental group texts (bold move) Stacey’s epic analogy for baby number three (you’ll never see tricycles the same way again) Hit play and welcome to the group chat you won't want to mute. Plus, it’s our recommendations: 🪩 Stacey recommends a boogie with your friends at a disco club. 🛏️ Amelia is bringing back the tried and tested *checks notes* hot water bottle. 🧇 Monz is a fan of this fool-proof snack: Take 8 Weet-Bix, 1/4 cup cocoa, 1 cup of desiccated coconut and a can of condensed milk. Stir all ingredients together, roll it into balls, roll in coconut and store in a bag in the freezer.  Support independent women's media  Want more Parenting Out Loud? Click here.  What to read:  'Why a third child is like ordering dessert.' 'Dear kindy mums who've judged me for being "the other mum", here's what I want you to know.' 10 women on the moment they realised their mother was a narcissist. Gentle parenting is all over Instagram. But it's not always gentle on parents. 'I felt like I was the perfect mother. Until I had my third child.' THE END BITS:  Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton  GET IN TOUCH: Share your feedback! Send us a voice message or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au  Join our Facebook group Mamamia Family to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamia_family Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. CREDITS: Hosts: Monique Bowley, Stacey Hicks & Amelia Lester Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine Senior/Audio Producer: Leah Porges Junior Content Producer: Tessa Kotowicz Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This summer we've curated your Baby Bubble playlist with a healthy dose of culture-savvy conversation parents actually want - Parenting Out Loud.  On the show today, Jessie Stephens, Amelia Lester and Stacey Hicks sit down to tackle; Glam retreats: a cultural necessity for post-partum mums? Why bedtime stories are being put to bed themselves.  How some dads forget their kids names, refuse to change a nappy or fail to RSVP — and why some women let them. And, sleep divorces. Is this where intimacy gets put to rest, or a secret hack that's been misjudged?   Plus, in this week’s reccos: 🐣 Amelia is a fan of these Baby Origami wraps. 📚 Jessie solves a gift issue with a personalised book from Lucy and Co. 🧸 Stacey shares her obsession with magnetic tiles. Support independent women's media Want more Parenting Out Loud? Click here.  What to read:  Um. Couples are getting 'sleep divorces' and it sounds... brutal. 'I was reading bedtime stories with a glass of wine. A question from my son stopped me in my tracks.' 'My toddler’s bedtime is always chaotic. Here's a recap of the new routine we tried for a week.' We asked dads what one thing makes them feel the most parenting guilt. It's not what you'd expect. "Reading bedtime stories." 30 parents share the one thing they really hate doing with their kids. 'My mum encouraged me to go to a place where "mothers are mothered". It cost $5,000.' ‘Why I spent 40 days at home after giving birth.’ THE END BITS:  Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton  Are you fighting with someone you love?  Maybe it’s your partner or your sibling or your best friend?  Mamamia’s new therapy-based series is looking for a range of pairs who are interested in receiving qualified psychotherapy to help them repair their relationship before it’s too late.  We are looking for real people, with real problems, who want real therapy.  If this is you, apply here. GET IN TOUCH: Share your feedback! Send us a voice message or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au  Join our Facebook group Mamamia Family to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamia_family Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.  Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This summer we've curated your Baby Bubble playlist with a healthy dose of culture-savvy conversation parents actually want - Parenting Out Loud.  On the show today, Jessie Stephens, Amelia Lester and Stacey Hicks join forces to chat all things including:  👩 'I abandoned my family without warning. It was the best thing I ever did.' We dive into the article that went viral on site this week and we have lots of thoughts.  🍼 Why more families than ever are wanting daughters over sons - what's behind this fascinating shift? 💚 Plus, do you have a DFK? Were you a DFK? And WTF is a DFK? Dr Becky's latest parenting trend explained. 🤸 And, are you in trampoline denial?  Plus, in this week’s reccos: 📝 Amelia wants you to try Spirograph Drawing and Design Set 🧸 Jessie wants you to listen to the podcast Eat Sleep Repeat  📚 Stacey wants you to make this recipe-less crowd favourite meal, just cook lamb mince with cumin, paprika in a fry pan. Throw some potato and zucchini in the air fryer (or oven) and a dollop of tzatziki to finish it all off. Support independent women's media Want more Parenting Out Loud? Click here.  What to read:  'I abandoned my family without warning. It was the best thing I ever did.' 'I didn't realise gender disappointment was a thing in pregnancy, until I admitted I had it.' What you should do if your child gets injured on the trampoline. "My adult child was suffering, but I had to step back for my own health.” There's one question we're all asking since watching Adolescence. An expert just answered it. THE END BITS:  Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton  GET IN TOUCH: Share your feedback! Send us a voice message or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au  Join our Facebook group Mamamia Family to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamia_family Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.  Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This summer we've curated your Baby Bubble playlist with a healthy dose of culture-savvy conversation parents actually want - Parenting Out Loud.  On today's show, Jessie Stephens and Amelia Lester are joined by friend of the pod, and Mamamia's Deputy Editor, Stacey Hicks to discuss whether or not kids ruin your adult friendships.  Also, to what extent should children's entertainment figures be apolitical, and why is YouTube's Ms Rachel so controversial right now? Plus, the dumb phone. Between landlines, 'brick' phones and a yearning for the '90s, it seems nostalgia is the newest tech trend for parents.  And, in this week’s reccos: Amelia wants you to try a special storytelling collection, Jessie is recommending daycare with a twist and Stacey is all over Dolly Parton's 'imagination' library.  Support independent women's media Want more Parenting Out Loud? Click here.  WHAT TO READ:  Rachel Accurso's son struggled with a speech delay, so she started making videos online. ‘I was a total a**hole’. An open letter to the women who became mums before me. 'I didn't know how to keep my kids safe on their phones, until an expert shared these three hacks.' 'I'm a psychologist. This hidden phone setting kills your endless scrolling addiction.' Worried about what your kids see online? These 5 tips make digital parenting easier. 'I don't have a kid, but I told my workplace I do.' 'Why I refuse to use a smartphone.' 2006 called and it wants you to buy your kid a dumb phone. THE END BITS:  Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton  GET IN TOUCH: Share your feedback! Send us a voice message or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au  Join our Facebook group Mamamia Family to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamia_family Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.  Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This summer we've curated your Baby Bubble playlist with a healthy dose of culture-savvy conversation parents actually want - Parenting Out Loud.  Should partners (and exes) automatically be each other’s parenting hype squad? We all know relationships are... complex and the answer to this question isn't straightforward — as Jessie Stephens and Amelia Lester discover on this week's show.  Plus, the Ellen Pompeo quote that made our hosts seriously question if mums can ever give 100% at work. And, is letting your kid play with makeup a feminist failure... or just a rainy day win? This week’s reccos: Amelia's kids are obsessed with a paper magazine (yes, they still exist) and Jessie’s found a genius fix for toddler meltdowns that doesn't require wine or Wi-Fi. Support independent women's media Want more Parenting Out Loud? Click here.  WHAT TO READ:  9 celeb parents on what it's like co-parenting with a famous ex. Victoria Beckham shared her makeup 'rules' for Harper. Here's what 7 mums had to say about theirs. Makeup at four, pierced ears at five: Parents share their ‘age rules’ for their kids. Kim Kardashian West has shared her two makeup rules for daughter North West and... what. "There will always be something left to do." What no one tells you about being a working mother. Ellen Pompeo is one of TV's best-paid actors. Here's what her life away from the spotlight looks like. 'Joshua Jackson spoke about the difficulty of co-parenting. I have feedback.' THE END BITS:  Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton  GET IN TOUCH: Share your feedback! Send us a voice message or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au  Join our Facebook group Mamamia Family to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamia_family Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.  Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This summer we've curated your Baby Bubble playlist with a healthy dose of culture-savvy conversation parents actually want - Parenting Out Loud. Is the family dinner really just a guilt trip with cutlery?  One of the most pervasive pieces of parenting advice is making everyone feel bad about themselves. Jessie Stephens and Amelia Lester unpack the pressure to sit and eat at a dining table together—even when that table (if you have actually have room for one) is buried under laundry and unopened mail. Also, Kourtney Kardashian says school is outdated. With homeschooling on the rise, is she actually onto something? Plus, the model who makes money from encouraging women and girls to live a 'skinny' lifestyle. Different generation, different platform, same disturbing message. We discuss.  And in our reccos this week: Amelia's got a brilliantly grim podcast that both you and your kid will love. Jessie shares her sneaky hack to score all the toys—no meltdown required. Come join the conversation. New eps drop Saturdays. No shoulder spit-ups required. Support independent women's media Want more Parenting Out Loud? Click here.  WHAT TO READ: 'I'm an organisational expert, and the "drop zone" hack is all you need to beat clutter.' 'My house was full of clutter, until I learnt about the "reach" theory.' STEPH CLAIRE SMITH: 'Your whole family will love these 20-minute dinner recipes.' LYNDI COHEN: 'The simple recipe I recommend everyone makes for a family dinner.' "It sucks if you have carpet." 6 things no one told me about feeding a baby. THE END BITS:  Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton  GET IN TOUCH: Share your feedback! Send us a voice message or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au  Join our Facebook group Mamamia Family to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamia_family Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.  Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This summer we've curated your Baby Bubble playlist with a healthy dose of culture-savvy conversation parents actually want - Parenting Out Loud.  Big news, friends. Jessie Stephens and Amelia Lester are bringing a whole new vibe to parenting podcasts with this brand new mini series: Parenting Out Loud.  If you're deep in the trenches, Parenting Out Loud will help make your world feel just that little bit bigger with the week's hot topics explored, examined and digested. Because if parents are thinking about it, we're talking about it.  On this week's episode, grandparents get a long overdue performance review, we unpack the article that stopped us in our tracks, take a deep dive into Mormon Wives (and mothers), and investigate the playroom that got Amelia all riled up.  Plus, recommendations: A fool-proof recipe, a genius toy to get kids off screens and a book that shines a light on sibling relationships.  Come join the conversation. New eps drop Saturdays. No shoulder spit-ups required.  Support independent women's media Want more Parenting Out Loud? Click here.  Recommendations Jessie wants you to bake these oat bars and recommends the toy, Tonies. Amelia wants you to read Intermezzo by Sally Rooney. GET IN TOUCH: Share your feedback! Send us a voice message or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au  Join our Facebook group Mamamia Family to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamia_family Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.  Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After experiencing a traumatic emergency cesarean with her first child at just 28 weeks, Rikki Lee Calleja shares how her healing VBAC birth experience with daughter Lily five years later was so transformative, it inspired her to become a doula herself. Through education, determination and support from her husband and doula, Rikki's successful vaginal birth after cesarean became a pivotal moment that helped her overcome past trauma and discover her incredible strength. Diary Of A Birth features mums telling their miraculous stories of bringing life into the world. If you’d like to share your birth story, we’d love to hear from you at podcast@mamamia.com.au or send us a voice note here. THE END BITS: Support independent women's media Follow Diary Of A Birth on Instagram If you’re looking for something else to listen to, check out our hilarious and seriously unhelpful podcast The Baby Bubble hosted by Clare and Jessie Stephens. Mamamia has a podcast for every stage of parenthood. Our parenting podcast is This Glorious Mess. If you’re pregnant, listen to The Delivery Room and Hello Bump. And if you’re trying or preg-curious, Get Me Pregnant and Before The Bump are for you. CREDITS: Host: Ksenija Lukich Birth Story: Rikki Lea Calleja Obstetrician & Gynaecologist: Dr Pat The Kick Pregnancy Podcast The GrowMyBaby Website The GrowMyBaby Program The Kick Ep 34. What is a VBAC (vaginal birth after caesarean) and is it for you? Producers: Ksenija Lukich & Lee Stamps Audio Producer: Leah Porges  Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At 38, with no partner but unwavering determination, Bree embarked on a fertility journey that would test her resilience but ultimately fulfill her lifelong dream. After navigating the emotional rollercoaster of two failed IUIs, Bree's persistence led her interstate where she accessed the Seattle sperm bank. From nine retrieved eggs emerged one perfect embryo—her miracle in waiting.  The most remarkable chapter? Bree opted for a rare maternal-assisted C-section, literally pulling her son Oscar into the world with her own hands—a moment of profound empowerment that challenges everything we think we know about C-section births. ------ Diary Of A Birth features mums telling their miraculous stories of bringing life into the world. If you’d like to share your birth story, we’d love to hear from you at podcast@mamamia.com.au or send us a voice note here. THE END BITS: Support independent women's media Follow Diary Of A Birth on Instagram If you’re looking for something else to listen to, check out our hilarious and seriously unhelpful podcast The Baby Bubble hosted by Clare and Jessie Stephens. Mamamia has a podcast for every stage of parenthood. Our parenting podcast is This Glorious Mess. If you’re pregnant, listen to The Delivery Room and Hello Bump. And if you’re trying or preg-curious, Get Me Pregnant and Before The Bump are for you. CREDITS: Host: Ksenija Lukich Birth Story: Bree Vare Lucas Obstetrician & Gynaecologist: Dr Pat The Kick Pregnancy Podcast The GrowMyBaby Website The GrowMyBaby Program The Kick Ep 34. What is a VBAC (vaginal birth after caesarean) and is it for you? Producers: Ksenija Lukich & Lee Stamps Audio Producer: Leah Porges  Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Hello, Bump, a podcast about what you’re not expecting when you’re expecting. In this episode, hosts Jana Pittman and Grace Rouvray help you navigate finding out you’re pregnant, which often happens after a missed period around the four-week mark.  They’ll walk you through the physical changes, emotional ups and downs and give you practical tips on what you can do at this point in the pregnancy. THE END BITS: Listen to more episodes of Hello, Bump here. Discover more Mamamia podcasts here. Email us: podcast@mamamia.com.au Share your story or feedback. Send us a voice message, and one of our podcast producers will get back to you ASAP.  Are you a mum of a child aged 5 years or under? Are you expecting a little one? We want to hear from you! Complete our survey now for a chance to win a $1,000 gift voucher in our quarterly draw! CREDITS: Hosts: Jana Pittman and Grace Rouvray Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser Audio Production: Thom Lion Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.