The Expert Guide to Parenthood

Head Lice and Nits

One of the worst notifications from childcare, kindergarten or school is - Head Lice Alert! 
 
Don't worry! If you get this, we have you covered with this week's episode of The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast.
 
Episode 64: Head Lice and Nits
 
Our Paediatrician Expert Dr Lexi Frydenberg discusses:-What is headlice 
-The difference between headlice and nits
-How you know if you have head lice
-How you can get rid of head lice 
-What head lice look like 
-How to check for head lice and nits
-How to treat head lice? Including the two popular methods: Conditioner method and the Chemical method.
-Should you treat the entire family if one of your children has headlice
-Top tips to ensure you don't get them back.
 
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Divorce and Separation with Kids

Need help navigating a separation or divorce with kids? Around 30% of all marriages in Australia end in divorce. Divorce and separation is an extremely hard situation to go through and even more challenging with children.
This week we welcome our Child Psychologist Expert Dr Deirdre Brandner back into the podcast chair to talk about divorce and separation with children.
Dr Deirdre Brandner has over 30 years' experience as a Paediatric Psychologist. Through her private practice she has provided support to thousands of children, adolescents and families. Deirdre is a presenter and expert consultant in parenting & education, and is a regular guest on ABC News Breakfast.
In this week's episode we cover:
Is it better to stay in an unhappy marriage for the sake of the children? Or is divorce/separation a better option for a child?
How children typically perceive divorce/separation
The common ways children will react to divorce/separation
The best way to tell your children you are separating or going to divorce
Dr Deirdre shares her advice on how to keep communication open during this time  
Dr Deirdre shares her tip on how we can help our children cope emotionally during this time
Signs your child might be struggling and when parents should seek support How children typically cope with two homes/ potentially two different ways of parenting 
New partner do's and don'ts and how children typically cope
Any long-term impact of divorce on a child
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Understanding Episiotomy

In this episode of The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast we are discussing episiotomy – what it is, why you might need one, what the recovery is like and if an episiotomy is required, how it may affect future births and your quality of life going forward.
 
We welcome back our Obstetrician Expert Dr Peter Jurcevic to discuss this procedure and why it is performed during some births.
 
We discuss:
- What an episiotomy is
- Why a woman may need an episiotomy
- How an episiotomy performed
- Pain relief options for an episiotomy
- Alternatives to having an episiotomy
- Potential complications from an episiotomy
- If/how an episiotomy may impact a woman's future birth outcomes
- What a woman can do during pregnancy to help avoid an episiotomy
- How to recover from an episiotomy
 
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Parenting Guilt - How to Ditch Yours

As a parent, feeling guilty would have to be one of the top issues all parents face, as we can't be in 100 places giving 110 per cent all the time. Parenthood often comes with some high expectations on how we would like to parent and if we can't live up to our, our family or society’s expectations, we can often be left feeling guilty. So how do we tackle parenting guilt? Today we welcome back Psychologist Expert Dr Carrie Hayward to talk about parenting guilt and how we can lose it. In this episode we discuss:- What is parenting guilt and why it affects parents, particularly new parents, so strongly- Common triggers for parenting guilt that new parents might experience during the early stages of parenthood- How can parents differentiate between healthy self-reflection and destructive parenting guilt?- The pressure to be a perfect parent can be overwhelming. Dr Carrie shares some strategies for managing and reducing perfectionist tendencies that can contribute to guilt- Big parenting decisions, such as the way we feed our baby or teach our little ones to sleep can be a big cause of parenting guilt. Dr Carrie shares some insights into how new parents can navigate these choices without feeling guilty- The role of society and/or cultural pressures that contribute to parenting guilt, and how new parents can resist external judgments and expectations- How comparison can lead to parenting guilt and some top tips to help parents stop comparing themselves to others- Why you need self-care and how to not feel guilty about it- Dr Carrie's top tips to reduce parenting guilt- How to know that what you're feeling has become destructive and when to seek help.
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What to do if Baby Fusses at the Breast

Is there anything more stressful than your baby not wanting to feed?
 
This week on The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast we discuss what to do if your baby fusses at the breast or goes on a breast strike.
 
Our Lactation Expert Rowena Gray is back in the podcast chair. We discuss:
- What is breast refusal
- Some of the reasons your baby may have breast refusal
- Some of the ways your baby will show you that they are refusing to breastfeed
- Some of the strategies to coax them back to the breast if they are refusing
- Is breast refusal different to a breast strike?
- How long can a baby go on strike
- Should we offer our baby anything else during a breast strike?
- Tips and strategies to deal with the emotional stress if a baby goes on a breast strike
- Is a breast strike an indicator that your baby is wanting to wean?
 
For more practical breastfeeding troubleshooting and information check out the other breastfeeding episodes of The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast or visit our website www.parentsyouvegotthis.com.au for other breastfeeding resources.
 
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Helping Your Child Transition to Kinder and School

Kinder and school transition is just around the corner. 
 
This week's episode of The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast has you covered.  
 
New stages can bring big emotions for us as parents and for our little ones too. For parents and children alike, with every transition and each new stage there is a lot to process. Our Child Psychologist Deirdre Brandner is here to help to smooth the transition to kinder or primary school for the whole family. 
 
In this week's episode of The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast we discuss: 
- When should we start talking to our children about their new transition?  
- What sort of language should we use when we talk about it? 
- Dr Deirdre's top tips to help our little ones prepare for kinder 
- Dr Deirdre's top tips to help our little ones prepare for school
- What should we expect when our child starts kinder? 
- What should we expect when our child starts school? 
- What are some strategies for when there is a bump in the road?  
- Dr Deirdre's suggestions about how to talk to children after kinder/school to learn about what has happened in their day 
- What to do if children stop eating their lunch box when they start kinder or school and her tips on this
 
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Navigating Life as a New Parent

Becoming a new parent is arguably one of the biggest challenges we will ever undertake in our lives. The transition to parenthood is monumental.
In this episode we welcome psychologist Dr Carrie Hayward on The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast, to talk about navigating the transition to life as a parent.
In this week's episode we discuss:
- How do we know that we are ready to become a parent?
- As our pregnancy progresses and our due date nears, it's normal to think about how becoming a new parent is a transition and can cause some really big feelings
- How parents typically feel about becoming a parent?
- Dr Carrie's tips and strategies for dealing with the overwhelm
- How long it typically takes to adjust to the new role as a parent and new you
- How relationships change when you become a parent and strategies for maintaining a healthy relationship
- Tips on how to care for your personal wellbeing when a little one relies on you 24/7
- What are the baby blues and how typical they are when you have a baby?
- Tips to lift your mood postpartum
- We discuss stress, anxiety and depression after having a baby and when you know you need to get some help?
- The best places parents can go to get some help 
This is a must listen to Podcast for all parents!
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Perimenopause

Could you be perimenopausal? It could be sooner than you expect! This week on The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast we are excited to welcome back our Obstetrician and Gynecologist Expert Dr Peter Jurcevic to talk about Perimenopause.
A topic which isn't talked about enough!
In this week's episode we discuss: - What is Perimenopause? - What age do women typically go into Perimenopause? - What are the signs of Perimenopausal? - What should you do if you think you may be Premenopausal? - Typical symptoms of Perimenopause and what relief or treatments maybe available to manage these symptoms - Irregular periods - Hot flushes - Night sweats - Mood swings - Fatigue - Sleep disruption - Decreased libido - Vaginal dryness - Weight gain - Breast tenderness- Headaches / Migraine’s - Joint and muscle pain - Changes in skin/ hair thinning - Memory problems - Increased anxiety - Urinary changes - Are symptoms for perimenopause worse if a woman has had a baby? -What the stages of Perimenopause are? -When does Perimenopause end? - At what stage does Perimenopause turn into Menopause?-What is not normal in Perimenopause (when do we need to be concerned?) - Top Tips for helping to naturally balance hormones in perimenopause?The Expert Guide To Parenthood Podcast is proudly supported by Mustela natural origin skincare, by parents' side since 1950.
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Caring for your Baby or Child's Genitals

We have our Paediatrician Expert Dr Lexi Frydenberg back in the podcast chair to explain how to care for your baby’s genital area. Dr Lexi shares some common conditions and considerations that all parents should look out for.
In this episode we discuss:
- How to care for a baby boy's genitalia
- How to care for a baby girl's genitalia
- We discuss some common issues to look out for with baby male genitalia and how to care for these conditions:
*Smegma
*Minor redness
*Balanitis
*Phimosis
*Undescended testes
*Retractile testes
- There are many common issues to look out for with baby female genitalia and how to care for these conditions:
*Bloody vaginal discharge
*Red/sore/itchy vaginas (vulvovaginitis)
*Vulva pain
*Labial adhesions
- We talk about why little boys play with their penis.
This is a must listen to Podcast for all parents!
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Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended to substitute advice provided by your doctor or other healthcare professionals. The opinions and thoughts expressed in this post reflects the view of the author only and not the broader medical profession or her places of work. We recommend you always consult a qualified health practitioner for individualised advice.

PCOS What It Is and How to Treat It

September is PCOS Awareness Month and we are hosting a special edition of The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast. 
 
In this week's episode of The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast we are joined by Dr Rachael Knight, one of our IVF and Fertility Experts from Life Fertility Clinic Melbourne. Dr Rachael Knight was previously head of the Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Clinic at the Women's Hospital in Melbourne. 
 
We discuss:- What is PCOS and how does it affect your quality of life?- How common is it?- What are the symptoms? - How does it affect women that suffer from it?- How is PCOS diagnosed? - When do you need to seek help? 
- Does PCOS impact the chance of falling pregnant? - What are the treatments and support available?  
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