Giving birth is one of the most physically draining and hormonally depleting experiences a woman will go through. Being tired and sleepless with a newborn also plays havoc with our skin.

This week on Parents You've Got This - The Expert Guide to Parenthood podcast we cover everything from breakouts and pigmentation to hair loss and healing, and why postpartum skin can be unpredictable and frustrating.

We’re joined by Dr Alice Rudd, a leading Melbourne-based dermatologist and mum herself to help us understand what’s normal, what to watch for, and how to take care of your skin safely, especially if you’re breastfeeding.

Whether you're a few weeks or a few months postpartum, this week’s podcast is for you to help get your skin glowing again.

We discuss:

- The most common skin changes women experience in the postpartum period

- How long it typically takes for pregnancy-related skin conditions such as melasma to improve

- Acne, pigmentation, or dullness after giving birth, why this occurs and what we can do about it

- What skincare ingredients are safe to use while breastfeeding, and which ones you should avoid

- Can postpartum hair loss be prevented or treated and when should mums expect their hair to look and feel lush again

- How do hormonal shifts after birth impact the skin, and what can be done to restore balance

- When it is safe to resume cosmetic treatments like facials, chemical peels, or laser therapy

- For our injectables Mamas, advice around getting Botox or fillers while breastfeeding, is it safe or best to wait

- Simple, effective skincare routines or products Dr Alice recommends for tired new mamas who are short on time

- How postpartum skin issues affect self-confidence and what Dr Alice’s advice is for women struggling to feel like themselves again

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Bleeding after birth and into postpartum – what is normal?

On Parents You've Got This - The Expert Guide to Parenthood podcast we talk about bleeding postpartum. It's one of those things many mums aren't fully prepared for until it happens. How much is normal? When should you worry? And what’s really going on in your body during those first few weeks after birth? To guide us through all of this we welcome back our Obstetrician Expert Dr Peter Jurcevic.

We discuss:

- Postpartum bleeding, what is considered normal

- When postpartum bleeding typically stops

- Is the length and amount of bleeding the same regardless of Caesarean or vaginal delivery?

- Signs that postpartum bleeding is not ‘normal’ and you need to seek medical help

- Warning signs of postpartum hemorrhage or infection that mums should look out for

- When women can typically expect their period again postpartum

- Do your periods change after you have had a baby

- Heavier bleeding and periods

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Do you have a clingy baby, toddler or preschooler?

Does your child never let you put them down, cry every time you leave daycare or never want to play independently?

If this sounds familiar you are definitely not alone. Clinginess while beautiful can be exhausting. This week we invite our emotion coach expert Dr Christiane Kehoe back on Parents You've Got This - The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast to discuss childhood clinginess and how to support your child through this stage.

We discuss

• What it means to have a clingy child

• Is clingyness developmentally normal

• Is there an age where clinginess peaks

• Is the need to cling due to a child's temperament

• Can a child’s circumstance i.e. childcare or change in routine, or a new sibling increase a child’s need to cling

• Is there such a thing as a child being too attached to their parents

• Dr Christiane’s suggestions and strategies to help a parent with a clingy child when they need to get things done

• How to help children gradually develop more confidence and resilience while still honouring their need for connection

• Things we should avoid saying to a child when they are being clingy

• What are the signs that there is a deeper issue happening and that professional support is recommended.

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Ahh morning sickness would have to be one of the worst parts of pregnancy. Don't worry, help is here. In the past women had to put up with it, but today there are lots of new things you can try to help alleviate the dreaded morning sickness if it is impacting your pregnancy.

This week on the Podcast we are welcoming back our OB Expert Dr Peter Jurcevic to talk all about morning sickness and what you can do about it.

Episode 18: Parents You've Got This - The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast - Morning Sickness, What It Is, Why It Happens, When it Eases and Tips to Help

We discuss:

• What morning sickness is

• Why it is called morning sickness when you can be sick all day

• When pregnant women can commonly expect to get some relief from morning sickness

• What causes some women to have it badly and some to avoid morning sickness all together

• When morning sickness is categorised as Hyperemesis Gravidarum

• What some remedies for morning sickness are

• What medication options are available to help with morning sickness

• What the risks and or side effects of taking medications for morning sickness are

• Factors such as age, twins, or subsequent pregnancies making morning sickness worse

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Crying baby? Help is here. If you have a baby who cries for hours on end, our hearts go out to you, it is incredibly tough. How do you know if it is developmentally normal or if your baby may have colic?

We ask our Paediatrician Expert Dr Lexi all about crying and colicky babies in this week's episode of the Podcast.

Episode:17 Parents You've Got This - The Expert Guide to Parenthood 🎙️Colic and Crying Babies Help Is Here

We discuss

• What the ‘normal amount of crying’ for a baby is

• Different types of baby cries, and how parents can learn to interpret them

• What warning signs parents can look out for that there is something else going on?

• What colic is and how is it different from a normal crying baby

• What causes colic

• How colic is treated

• The side effects or long-term impacts of using medication to treat colic

• Do babies grow out of colic

• Dr Lexi’s tips for parents trying to soothe a crying baby

• If feeding (overfeeding or underfeeding) plays a role in colic or crying

• Dietary considerations for breastfeeding mothers that might help reduce colic symptoms

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If you are a parent of a little one transitioning to kinder or school, returning to work after parental leave, becoming a parent for the first time in 2026, or supporting your child through a new transition to childcare or managing anxiety, then we’ve got you covered with our New Year, New You, New Transitions bonus podcast compilation.

We have compiled our best episodes on this topic to help you master this transition:

Episode 116 – Parents You’ve Got This - Th Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast
New Year, New You, New Parenting Transitions- New Parent, Return to Work, Starting Childcare, Kindergarten & School Tips, Kids & Anxiety Support
Episodes featured

• Helping Your Child Transition to Kinder & School with Child Psychologist Expert Dr Deirdre Bradner

• Navigating Life as a New Parent with Psychologist Expert Dr Carrie Haywood

• Returning to Work with Return to Work Expert Kate Pollard

• Anxiety in Kids & How to Help with Child Psychologist Expert Dr Deirdre Bradner

Good luck navigating the new year, 2026 – the Year of the Horse. Friends, we are right here on the journey with you and your little one. Please let us know which expert and topic you enjoyed the most.

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Happy holidays, friends! 🎄🎙️
We’ve created the ultimate Surviving the Holidays Guide, sharing our best-of podcast episodes to help you get through the silly season as a parent.

Episode 116: Parents You’ve Got This – Surviving the Holidays Special
Travel & Sleep, Screen Time, Parenting Guilt and Childhood Memories

We kick things off with Travel & Sleep with our Sleep Expert Laura Conway, who shares her top tips to help your little one navigate sleep during the holiday period; including travelling with children on planes, road trips, managing time zones, and even sleeping at the in-laws.

With kids on school holidays, it’s only natural to lean on a little screen time peace — but how much is actually okay? The answer may surprise you. Our Child Psychologist Expert Dr Deirdre Brandner shares Everything you Need to Know about Screen Time.

Parenting guilt can weigh heavily at this time of year, but don’t worry we've got you covered. Our Psychologist Expert Dr Carrie Haywood joins us to unpack parenting guilt and shares practical ways to ditch it.

Finally, we talk about Childhood Memories with Dr Deirdre Brandner, exploring how to create meaningful, lasting memories for your little ones during the holiday season and understanding what they can really remember.

Good luck navigating the holidays, friends and let us know which expert and topic you enjoyed the most.

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What happens to your skin during pregnancy🤰🏽?

This week on The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast we are talking all things pregnancy skin. We cover everything from pregnancy skin changes to breakouts and melasma to skincare ingredients and treatments.

Leading Melbourne Dermatologist Dr Alice Rudd is in the podcast chair to answer all your questions including how to treat common conditions, what’s safe to use, what to avoid, and how to feel good in your skin throughout pregnancy.

Parents You've Got This - The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast Episode 114: What Happens to Your Skin During Pregnancy? Skin Care Dos and Don'ts

We discuss:

🤰🏽How pregnancy skin changes over the pregnancy journey and when can women expect these changes to occur

🤰🏽What women need to be aware of in regard to skin care routines when pregnant

🤰🏽Safe skincare routine recommendations

🤰🏽What skin care products are not safe to use during pregnancy

🦸🏽Melasma is a big problem in pregnancy for some but not all women. Dr Alice👩🏽‍⚕️ shares her suggestions on how to manage this

👶🏻Does Melasma go away when the baby arrives?

🤰🏽Breakouts are common in pregnancy, Dr Alice shares her tips to get rid of this

🤰🏽Are cosmetic treatments like facials, chemical peels, or microneedling are safe during pregnancy?

🤰🏽Are injectables, Botox or fillers safe to get while pregnant or breastfeeding or should these be avoided?

🤰🏽Dr Alice’s advice for pregnant women who want to feel good in their skin, but are overwhelmed by all the dos and don’ts?

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