Look for any podcast host, guest or anyone
Showing episodes and shows of

Aliza Carr And Joseph Sgroi

Shows

Baby Baking & Kid RaisingBaby Baking & Kid RaisingThen Along Came Mum - With MonikaHosted by Aliza Carr, registered midwife, perinatal mental health specialist, mama of two, and owner of Franjos Kitchen. Then Along Came Mum is a raw and unfiltered mini-series exploring the parts of motherhood we don’t talk about enough.Across four heartfelt episodes, Aliza sits down with incredible mums to share honest stories of identity shifts, body changes, 3am loneliness, finding (or craving) a village, and the emotional highs and lows of becoming a mother.These aren’t the polished Instagram moments. They’re the real, tender, chaotic, beautiful truths of life after “then along came mum...2025-07-1728 minBaby Baking & Kid RaisingBaby Baking & Kid RaisingThen Along Came Mum - With KateHosted by Aliza Carr, registered midwife, perinatal mental health specialist, mama of two, and owner of Franjos Kitchen. Then Along Came Mum is a raw and unfiltered mini-series exploring the parts of motherhood we don’t talk about enough.Across four heartfelt episodes, Aliza sits down with incredible mums to share honest stories of identity shifts, body changes, 3am loneliness, finding (or craving) a village, and the emotional highs and lows of becoming a mother.These aren’t the polished Instagram moments. They’re the real, tender, chaotic, beautiful truths of life after “then along came mum...2025-07-1735 minBaby Baking & Kid RaisingBaby Baking & Kid RaisingThen Along Came Mum - With NatalieHosted by Aliza Carr, registered midwife, perinatal mental health specialist, mama of two, and owner of Franjos Kitchen. Then Along Came Mum is a raw and unfiltered mini-series exploring the parts of motherhood we don’t talk about enough.Across four heartfelt episodes, Aliza sits down with incredible mums to share honest stories of identity shifts, body changes, 3am loneliness, finding (or craving) a village, and the emotional highs and lows of becoming a mother.These aren’t the polished Instagram moments. They’re the real, tender, chaotic, beautiful truths of life after “then along came mum...2025-07-1718 minBaby Baking & Kid RaisingBaby Baking & Kid RaisingThen Along Came Mum - With JaydeHosted by Aliza Carr, registered midwife, perinatal mental health specialist, mama of two, and owner of Franjos Kitchen. Then Along Came Mum is a raw and unfiltered mini-series exploring the parts of motherhood we don’t talk about enough.Across four heartfelt episodes, Aliza sits down with incredible mums to share honest stories of identity shifts, body changes, 3am loneliness, finding (or craving) a village, and the emotional highs and lows of becoming a mother.These aren’t the polished Instagram moments. They’re the real, tender, chaotic, beautiful truths of life after “then along came mum...2025-07-1724 minBaby Baking & Kid RaisingBaby Baking & Kid RaisingThe journey of using a donor egg, with neonatal paediatrician KatharineIn this episode, we are sitting down with Katharine. Katharine is a paediatrician working in private practice specialising in neonatal peads, meaning she cares for babies from 0-2 years old. Katharine is also a mum to two children, and sadly experienced secondary fertility with her second child. After three and a half years of trying and several rounds of IVF, Katharine made the choice to use a donor egg, and go through the IVF process in the USA. Some questions we chatted through: What was the experience like of becoming a mother, whilst being a paediatrician?Wh...2024-10-1334 minBaby Baking & Kid RaisingBaby Baking & Kid RaisingThe leading infectious cause of disabilities in newborns - a common virusIn this episode, Aliza and Dr. Joe explores CMV, a common herpes virus that affects about 80% of adults by age 40. While usually harmless to those with healthy immune systems, CMV can pose serious risks if contracted during pregnancy, potentially harming a baby’s developing brain.They discuss key facts, including that approximately 400 babies are born with CMV each year and that the virus is often asymptomatic. Regular testing every four weeks during pregnancy is crucial for monitoring CMV.Tune in for practical tips on reducing risk, such as washing hands after nappy changes, avoiding saliva co...2024-10-0619 minBaby Baking & Kid RaisingBaby Baking & Kid RaisingPregnancy after loss. How to navigate the journeyIn this episode, we are sitting down with Madi Rohan, and if you’ve listened to season 2, Madi will be a familiar-sounding voice. We interviewed Madi late last year and spoke about her journey with pregnancy loss, a missed miscarriage and the loss of her mum. This episode though, is one filled with joy - as Madi has recently given birth to her beautiful son. Today we will be diving into Madi’s journey thus far including pregnancy after loss, her birth story as well as what it’s like becoming a mum without your own mum to guide...2024-09-2946 minBaby Baking & Kid RaisingBaby Baking & Kid RaisingOvercoming isolation in parenting: How to build your villageIn today's episode we are sitting down with two incredible women, Ariel and Keshia, both mums of three children and business owners of the newly launched From Day One. On this podcast, and recently in broader society, we are talking a lot more about the village that women need and deserve, that they often don’t have. Women have never been more isolated in their parenting journey and you have both set out to change this - a very ambitious and incredible goal. From Day One facilitates Mother's Groups, Play Dates, events, access to support via specialists and...2024-09-2239 minBaby Baking & Kid RaisingBaby Baking & Kid RaisingTalking about birth trauma with Midwife, JessIn today’s episode, we’re joined by Jess, an Irish Midwife, Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), HypnoBirthing Educator, and birth trauma therapist. Jess is passionate about addressing the impact of fear on childbirth and advocates for the benefits of birth trauma therapy for those preparing for birth or healing from past experiences. With the NSW birth trauma inquiry making headlines globally, this episode is both timely and personally meaningful as we explore these important topics.Some of the questions we asked Jess were: As a mum who experienced a very traumatic first birth, I didn’t fully underst...2024-09-1538 minBaby Baking & Kid RaisingBaby Baking & Kid RaisingChatting all things Hypnotherapy with Hypnotherapist, TanjaIn today's episode we are sitting down with Tanja, a Hypnotherapist who primarily works with women in the context of working through stress, fertility, IVF and health issues as well as subconscious beliefs and reprogramming trauma. This is a topic that neither of us knew much about, but something we are so interested to learn more about. Some of the questions we asked Tanja include:What is hypnotherapy and how does it work? What first got you interested in this work? We know you didn’t have an easy time on your journey with parenthood, is this...2024-09-0855 minBaby Baking & Kid RaisingBaby Baking & Kid RaisingA missed miscarriage, Madi's story.Today we are joined by the beautiful Madi Rohan. Maddi is bravely sharing her journey of loss and grief with us today. Madi and her husband had what’s known as a missed, miscarriage which we will talk about in depth today. Madi also lost her mother to Huntingtons disease, and has become an incredible advocate and support for others facing this. Today we will chat through:What is a missed miscarriage and how does it happen?What was the process of finding out your baby had passed away? Pregnancy after loss and the challenges around this...2024-05-1950 minBaby Baking & Kid RaisingBaby Baking & Kid RaisingAnswering your most requested sexual questions, with Sexologist Chantelle OttenOn today’s episode, we have a very exciting guest, and an interview unlike others we have done. I am so excited to be chatting with the incredible Chantelle Otten. Chantelle is a Melbourne-based, world-renowned sexologist and relationship therapist. With a background in scientific research, sexual medicine, and counselling, Chantelle believes that sexuality and self-esteem are an integral part of life, which everyone is entitled to.For this episode, I put the question to my audience on Bumpnbub, and asked them what they wanted to know from a sexologist.We cover topics such as:Ho...2024-05-1252 minBaby Baking & Kid RaisingBaby Baking & Kid RaisingAdeline’s journey with quadriplegia Cerebral palsyToday we are sitting down with the incredible Lauren - mum to @adelinebickley as well as a midwife and nurse. At birth, Adeline suffered a brain injury, resulting in quadriplegia Cerebral palsy. Adeline’s whole body is affected, which also includes impacts to her vision and a developmental delay.Adeline’s phenomenal parents Lauren and Luke, have left no stone unturned in helping their daughter get the best possible treatment and physicians possible and we are honoured that Lauren has shared her journey here on BBKR.You can donate to Adeline's treatment here.Toda...2024-05-0547 minBaby Baking & Kid RaisingBaby Baking & Kid RaisingLiana and her juggle with 3 babiesIn today’s episode, we sit down with powerhouse mum Liana. Liana is a Melbourne-based mama of 3 beautiful babies, all of whom are under two years old, including a set of twins. Liana conceived her first son through IVF, and then fell pregnant with her twins spontaneously. In today’s episode, we are going to discuss the juggle of 3 babies, her journey through fertility treatments with her first pregnancy as well as Liana's twin pregnancy.Today’s episode is sponsored by Franjos Kitchen, Australia’s number 1 lactation cookies and motherhood hydration powder. Natural, nourishing and created by health p...2024-04-2956 minBaby Baking & Kid RaisingBaby Baking & Kid RaisingQ&A on toddlers, with paediatric psychologist AmandaIn today's episode, we are sitting down with Amanda Abel. Amanda is a paediatric psychologist, mum, registered SOS feeding therapist, founder of the Northern Centre for Child Development, and co-founder of Toddler Toolkit. In today’s episode, we will be doing more of a Q&A format, largely focused on toddlers which is where a lot of our community is currently at, including myself with an 18-month-old. Some of the many questions we will cover, are below. Tune in for a wonderful discussion!  What are the “terrible two’s” what’s happening on an emotional level?My toddlers...2024-04-2145 minBaby Baking & Kid RaisingBaby Baking & Kid RaisingFertility hardships and four years of trying for her rainbow babyIn todays episode we are joined by the beautiful Elly, who has so courageously offered to share her fertility journey with us. Elly is heading into her 4th year of IVF, with her 3rd fertility specialist. Elly has had 8 embryo transfers, 1 miscarriage at 7 weeks and a chemical pregnancy and yet Elly dedicates much of her own time to offering support to other couples facing fertility hardships. Today we chat through Elly’s history and her hopes for the future. Today's episode is sponsored by Franjos Kitchen, Australia’s number 1 lactation cookies and motherhood hydration powder. Natural, nourishing and c...2024-04-1443 minBaby Baking & Kid RaisingBaby Baking & Kid RaisingKirstin’s stillbirth experience & her research in this spaceToday we are sitting down with Kirstin Tindal. After Kirstin gave birth to her daughter Aurora who was born sleeping at 22 weeks, in her grief, she found a passion in this space and pursued her studies and PHD in the field of reproductive science, now completing a PHD with a focus on stillbirth. Kirstin bravely shares her own journey of loss and describes what it was like being a young mum at just 20, facing this harrowing outcome. Kirstin's research in her PHD is looking at understanding the causes of stillbirth, looking at associations between endometrial abnormalities (through m...2024-04-0847 minBaby Baking & Kid RaisingBaby Baking & Kid RaisingTrauma, through fertility, birth and postpartum with HelenToday's guest is the wonderful Helen Nightingale. Helen is a midwife, researcher and mum to 3 beautiful children, two children here and one in the stars. Helen is very passionate about trauma in relation to fertility, pregnancy and birth. Today we will be talking through Helen’s extensive journey in relation to fertility and loss, genetic conditions and trauma. We will be covering topics such as birth trauma, stillbirth and loss as well as postpartum mental health issues. Today's episode is sponsored by Franjos Kitchen, Australia’s number 1 lactation cookies and motherhood hydration powder. Natural, nourishing and created by he...2024-03-101h 01Baby Baking & Kid RaisingBaby Baking & Kid RaisingIn-depth chat about breastfeeding with holistic lactation consultant, midwife and naturopath, JoelleenIn todays episode, we are joined by the wonderful Joelleen Winduss Paye. Joelleen is a holistic IBCLC lactation consultant, a midwife and a naturopath, as well as being 34 weeks pregnant and about to become a mama herself. In today's episode, we are chatting in depth about breastfeeding with one of the most qualified health professionals we have come across. We chat through antennal expressing, what women and families should know about breastfeeding ahead of birth, what are the most issues that Joellen sees within her clinic and much more. Today's episode is sponsored by Franjos...2024-03-0341 minBaby Baking & Kid RaisingBaby Baking & Kid RaisingGrieving Tommy, whilst being mamma to his siblingsToday we are joined by the beautiful Amelia Webbe. Amelia is an incredible Melbourne-based hair and makeup artist, an influencer, and a mum of three. Amelia's second son, Tommy was very sadly born sleeping at 17 weeks, and Amelia so courageously shared some of her journey around the grief of loss online. Today we will be discussing all three of Amelia’s beautiful children and how the loss of Tommy impacted her family, as well as the experience of going on to have their beautiful rainbow daughter. Today's episode is sponsored by Franjos Kitchen, Australia’s number 1 lactation cooki...2024-02-2555 minBaby Baking & Kid RaisingBaby Baking & Kid RaisingEpisode 21: Motherhood, business and life online with influencer Erin RumminsIn today's episode, we sit down with the lovely Erin Rummins. Erin is a first-time mum, to her one-year-old daughter Lucy. Alongside the incredible journey of motherhood, Erin is a full-time content creator and businesswoman, appearing on Mecca storefronts and Nivea advertisements on London taxis. Erin shares such relatable and vulnerable topics around motherhood, business and life struggles, which is so important on social media, especially in the motherhood space. In today's episode, we are going to chat about Erin's journey through pregnancy, birth and postpartum - while sharing the journey on an online platform. T...2023-07-0856 minBaby Baking & Kid RaisingBaby Baking & Kid RaisingEpisode 20: Pregnancy nutrition’s impact on the postpartum with Shelley McKenzieIn today's episode, we sit down with Shelley McKenzie. Shelley is a qualified Naturopath, nutritionist, business owner and mama to 3 littlies. Shelley specialises in women’s hormone health, preconception care, pregnancy nutrition and the postpartum period. Today we are focusing on pregnancy nutrition, specifically nutrition needs in the third trimester and how these play into a woman's postpartum experience, from physical recovery, but also how it can play into mental health conditions. Today's episode is sponsored by the wonderful Once Upon, photobooks to last a lifetime. Use code BBKR for a 25% discount (until July 26th 2023).  L...2023-06-1846 minBaby Baking & Kid RaisingBaby Baking & Kid RaisingEpisode 19: Resentment, intimacy and relationship changes with Leonie AkhidenorIn today's episode, we are joined by Leonie Akhidenor.Leonie wears many hats, including mum of two toddlers, property developer by day, podcaster by night, hosting her own show the Parenthood Podcast. Leonie is also a relationship coach and part-time model, so she is undoubtedly well well-versed in juggling it all. In today’s episode, we dive into relationships and how they change once a baby enters the picture. We chat about topics like parental burnout, lack of intimacy and exhaustion, resentment towards each other and more. You can find Leonie at @parenthoodpod...2023-06-1144 minBaby Baking & Kid RaisingBaby Baking & Kid RaisingEpisode 18: Reciprocal IVF with same-sex couple Maddy and RochelleIn today's episode we sit down with the beautiful Maddy and Rochelle. These incredible women are a same-sex couple and new parents to their little girl, Macklyn. Rochelle and Maddy went through reciprocal IVF to get their little girl, and so beautifully share the journey online to normalise and remove the stigma around life as a same-sex couple, with children. We discuss their decision around who would carry their baby, sperm donation and the process, the IVF journey and everything in between. You can find Rochelle and Maddy on IG at @those.twomumsP...2023-06-0548 minBaby Baking & Kid RaisingBaby Baking & Kid RaisingEpisode 17: Homebirth Turned Footling Breech with Monika RadIn this week's episode, we are sitting down with Monika Rad. Monika is Mama to Luka, and pregnant with her second little babe. She is a psychology graduate and former Miss Universe Australia. In today's episode, we discuss Monika’s upbringing, which involved fleeing from war-torn Bosnia and landing in Australia as a refugee. Monika and her family spoke no English and came to Australia with no money or belongings in search of a better life. We discuss Monika's pregnancy and birth, which is an incredible tale. An undiagnosed breech baby, that resulted in an immediate transfer (from a pl...2023-05-2848 minBaby Baking & Kid RaisingBaby Baking & Kid RaisingEpisode 16: Homebirth story with Hypnobirthing practitioner Tina PullenIn this weeks episode we sit down with mum of three, speech pathologist and Hypnobirthing practitioner, Tina Pullen. Through Tina's three pregnancies she went through a different model of care for each pregnancy - the public sector, a private obstetrician and recently, a private midwife for a homebirth. In this episode we discuss how being a hypnobirthing practitioner fed into Tina's labour and birth with her beautiful homebirth. We go through what a homebirth entails, the practicalities of it, how each stage of the labour felt for Tina and the different approach that a homebirth mi...2023-05-211h 02Baby Baking & Kid RaisingBaby Baking & Kid RaisingEpisode 15: The why, the what and the how of being a doula - Vanessa SalernoIn todays episode, we sit down with birth and postpartum doula, Vanessa Salerno. Vanessa and Dr. Joseph Sgroi work hand in hand for many births, supporting and empowering families together. In the episode we chat through many topics relating to becoming a doula, the why and the how, as well as the unique combination of a doula and obstetrician working closely together to better outcomes for mothers and families. Todays episode is sponsored by the incredible Goldmiilk, a stylish, and practical clothing brand for breastfeeding mums. Their jumpers and tees are designed with an invisible z...2023-05-1553 minBaby Baking & Kid RaisingBaby Baking & Kid RaisingEpisode 14: How and Why we became a Midwife and OBIn todays episode, you will hear from hosts midwife Aliza Carr and obstetrician, fertility specialist and gynaecologist Dr Joseph Sgroi on how and why they entered the professions they did. We chat through what inspired us to get into the medical profession,  births that have left an impact on us forever and some funny stories and anecdotes along the way. A great listen for any student midwifery or medical students! Please note that the information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for...2023-05-0726 minBaby Baking & Kid RaisingBaby Baking & Kid RaisingEpisode 13: Mum of 6, Doctor, Athlete and Author Jana PittmanToday’s episode is one of the most incredibly inspiring listens, with a woman who has amazed not just us - but Australia. We are honoured to be sitting down with Jana Pittman. Jana is a mum of 6 children, including a set of beautiful twins born last year, a junior doctor, a published author and an athlete, winning gold for Australia in the Olympics. In today we discuss a multitude of topics including:Having 6 children and the juggle of being a doctor and a motherHow Jana broke stereotypes and changed the way we view sport, women and...2023-04-3049 minBaby Baking & Kid RaisingBaby Baking & Kid RaisingEpisode 12: Diet and supplements - the effect on fertilityIn today’s episode we are sitting down with Stefanie Valakas, a dietician and nutritionist who specialises in reproductive health, fertility and pregnancy. Stef owns the incredible virtual nutritionist practice, The Dietologist, where her and her team guide, empower and educate families through their journey to parenthood. Stef also talks us through her own recent journey where she chose to freeze her eggs at just 27 years old. Topics we cover are:Can we impact our egg and sperm quality through what we eat? How can diet effect fertility and what does the evidence say around best diet...2023-04-2349 minBaby Baking & Kid RaisingBaby Baking & Kid RaisingEpisode 11: Child Development with Dr Kirstyn SommerToday’s episode is with the magnificent Dr. Kristyn Sommer chatting about all things child development. Dr. Kristyn has a PHD in this area and, quite literally, researches children as her day job. We cover topics such as:Are milestones really important? What do you do if your child isn’t hitting them on time? Sleep training - does it work? Is it harmful? What does the research say? Do we ned to ‘prepare children to be resilient?’ Or is this harmful?Is screen time safe for babies / children? Are the ‘recommendations’ accurate? How are social ‘robots’ going to i...2023-04-1659 minBaby Baking & Kid RaisingBaby Baking & Kid RaisingEpisode 10: Q&A with Aliza and Dr JoeIn todays episode, it’s a solo episode with Aliza and Dr. Joe answering your questions. We chat through all of the below questions in detail, with statistics and as always, plenty of personal anecdotes: - What are the risks/benefits of a VBAC? - Aliza, would you have a VBAC or repeat C-section?- Why don't all OBs offer maternal-assisted C-sections?- Would you work with / hire a doula? Is a doula worth having? - Do you think having a baby brings you closer in a relationship? - Genetic carrier testing...2023-04-0941 minBaby Baking & Kid RaisingBaby Baking & Kid RaisingEpisode 9: A Mum and Baby psychiatric unit, Rebecca’s storyIn todays episode we sit down with the Rebecca, an incredibly brave and beautifully spoken mother who walks us through her journey with mental health during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Rebecca was admitted to a mother baby psychiatric unit shortly after giving birth. Rebecca openly shares about this incredibly vulnerable, scary journey that her and her family went through. She has incredibly insightful knowledge about not only her own experience, but the process and services available for parents. Rebecca’s Instagram: @perinatalstoriesaustraliaRebeccas Podcast: Perinatal Stories Australia www.perinatalstoriesaustralia.comResources below:2023-04-021h 05Baby Baking & Kid RaisingBaby Baking & Kid RaisingEpisode 8: Australia's First Uterus Transplant RecipientToday's episode is one for the history books - we are sitting down with the incredible Kirsty Bryant, who is the first person in Australia to undergo a uterus transplant and in an even more phenomenal turn of events, the uterus that Kirsty received, is from her own mother. Kirsty had a life saving hysterectomy, with the birth of her first child and this incredible transplant gives her the opportunity to have more children. This story is an incredibly inspirational story of modern medicine meets determination and passion. Today's episode is sponsored by the incredible Oioi...2023-03-2649 minBaby Baking & Kid RaisingBaby Baking & Kid RaisingEpisode 7: The Story Of EveIn todays episode we sit down with Flick, to discuss her two beautiful girls, Eve & Olivia. We talk through the grief of loosing Eve during pregnancy at 29 weeks and the trauma that comes with stillbirth. We discuss the grieving process, pregnancy after loss, IVF, a planned maternal assisted c-section for Flicks second baby, Olivia, to separate the two birthing experiences for this beautiful family and how Eve is honoured in the family. Content warning this episode discusses stillbirth.  Resources on stillbirth:https://rednosegriefandloss.org.au/support/library https://preventstillbirth.org.au/ http...2023-03-1954 minBaby Baking & Kid RaisingBaby Baking & Kid RaisingEpisode 6: Maternal Assisted C-Sections with midwife Lauren BrentonIn todays episode we sit down with clinical midwifery specialist, mum of four and business owner Lauren Brenton. Lauren had her first son at just 18 years old, and is an incredible inspiration to all young parents. She has gone on to birth four beautiful babies by caesarean section. For Laurens fourth birth, she decided to take matters into her own hands (literally) to deliver her fourth child via a maternal assisted c-section. Her hospital, and doctor had never before let a patient reach down, and pull up their own baby, during a caesarean section. With sheer determination a...2023-03-1258 minBaby Baking & Kid RaisingBaby Baking & Kid RaisingEpisode 5: Midwife to Mother - Beth's Beautiful Birth StoryIn todays episode we sit down with midwife, mum and business owner Beth Ryan to discuss her pregnancy and (incredible) birth. Beth's birth story is the most amazing example of the power of the brain, and body when it comes to labour. We delve into the the mother vs midwife mindset and what it’s like to experience becoming a mother - as a specialist in the field. Beth’s exceptional labour and birth story will have you laughing, and crying as she articulates the experience so perfectly. This is a beautiful, raw, positive birth story where we c...2023-03-051h 05Baby Baking & Kid RaisingBaby Baking & Kid RaisingEpisode 4: Mackenzie - A loss that changed the worldToday we are sitting down with Rachael Casella, to chat about her daughter Mackenzie who passed away from spinal muscular atrophy at just seven months old. The determination and strength of parents to create a world changing legacy, in the midst of grief and despair, is one of the most amazing journeys you will ever here. We chat through loss, IVF, medical interruption of pregnancy, miscarriage, genetic carrier testing, SMA and a maternal assisted c-section. Content warning: This episode discusses miscarriage, termination and infant loss. Resources are linked below.Pink Elephant: www.pinkelephants.org.auGidget foundation: g...2023-02-261h 17Baby Baking & Kid RaisingBaby Baking & Kid RaisingEpisode 3: Aliza's Birth Story - Part 3We’ve reached Part 3 of Aliza's birth story and it's time to meet beautiful baby Zadie. This part was not without its challenges though as the decision is made for Aliza to have a  c-section. There are more struggles with medications and a shocking discovery is made after birth, that could have taken things in completely different direction. Aliza also talks about her struggles with bonding with her baby, after a very traumatic birthing experience. A reminder that everybody's birth journey is different and if you have struggled with a traumatic birth, resources are linked below. PANDA...2023-02-1954 minBaby Baking & Kid RaisingBaby Baking & Kid RaisingEpisode 2: Aliza's Birth Story - Part 2In part 2 of Aliza's birth story we delve into the induction process (at 42 weeks+ pregnant), followed by a very long labour. The journey to meet her daughter was a long and bumpy one with some scares along the way. Aliza discusses the struggles with her induction, the many interventions she went through and the sadness that came with letting go of her dream birth. This episode is sponsored by the wonderful Bliss Birth, who hires out tens machines (labour essential!) Visit blissbirth.com.au and use code BBKR to receive 10% off your purchase. Ple...2023-02-1255 minBaby Baking & Kid RaisingBaby Baking & Kid RaisingEpisode 1: Aliza's Birth Story - Part 1As a midwife having a baby, you might think Aliza's journey was all smooth sailing. But as you'll hear in this episode the many decisions you make during pregnancy are much more difficult when it's your own baby. Being pregnant during covid, as well as an international move and change in care providers (three times) Aliza's pregnancy was a bit of a rollercoaster towards the end. This is everything you wanted to know about Aliza's pregnancy, including the maternity system in Hong Kong vs Australia, home birth vs hospital, being overdue as well as the joys and hiccups along...2023-02-0549 minBaby Baking & Kid RaisingBaby Baking & Kid RaisingWelcome to Baby Baking and Kid RaisingSo, you’ve decided it’s time for a baby - or maybe you’re an expert in the baby-making department already, either way - this podcast is for you! Baby Baking and Kid Raising is brought to you by two Australian health professionals - midwife and founder of Bumpnbub Aliza Carr and obstetrician, fertility specialist and gynecologist Dr. Joseph Sgroi. Being parents ourselves - we get it. The struggles, the triumphs, the overwhelm and the joy - we are right there with you. As passionate educators in our field, we can’t wait to deep dive into the...2023-01-2602 min