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Growing
Growing is your handbook for birth, babies and beyond brought to you by midwives and mums Beth Ryan and Lilly Claxton. Join us every Wednesday for a solid dose of solidarity as we explore all things motherhood.
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132 episodis
Just You Wait...Bingo!
The girls are back - and you heard it here first, Growing's first-ever on-air snort. You're welcome.
Lil’s growing pain this week? Her poor preg...
Hot, (Pregnant & Anaemic) Girls Summer
This week on Growing, we’re keeping it hot n heavy — but this time it’s the breathing that’s heavy.
Beth’s waving the anaemia flag (yep, Lil pas...
New year, same us! ✨
New year, same us - and honestly, we’re just happy to be here with the glimmer girls.
We’re not launching into 2026 with bold resolutions or a...
What was *actually* in and out for us in 2025
It’s our last episode of the year, and we’re wrapping it all up with a giggle, a bit of nostalgia, and some honest reflections.
Join us as we re...
All is calm.. all is sore
It’s Christmas Eve! Merry Christmas!
Our bodies are feeling a little cranky, a little sore, and carrying babies through this hot, hot summer is...
A Peek Inside Our Santa Sacks - Your Last Minute Gift Guide
This week on Growing, we’re donning our Mrs Claus hats and chatting all things Christmas giving. We dive into what’s going into the Santa sacks for ou...
Where the hell is my husband?!
This week Beth poses the important question: how many Airtaskers does it take to build an IKEA cupboard? As it turns out… quite a few. And it’s still...
Burnt out but laughing because, December.
This week we’re diving deeper into an ongoing growing pain with Beth - one sparked by a quote she stumbled across on Emma Morris Instagram about how b...
Motherhood - Easier Said Than Done
Motherhood: Easier Said Than Done.
This week, Beth is feeling the weight of motherhood - and the never-ending list of shoulds.
You know th...
Grandparents taking annual leave?! Access Denied
This week’s episode is full of feelings, fears, laughter and the kind of friendship that carries you through the chaos of motherhood.
Lil’s grow...
E109: Two Hot Mess Mums
Don’t mind Lil’s dulcet, slightly sultry tones this week — she’s sick as a dog and tries not to complain about it *too* much.
Beth’s throwing he...
E108: Itchy boobs, pelvic pain and sleep dilemmas
The girls are sharing their glimmers - from Beth’s pregnancy fatigue finally lifting to Lil being back teaching some scrummy, nurturing classes for mu...
Rituals, Rhythms & The Family Home with Courtney Adamo
This week, we sit down with the wonderful and wise Courtney Adamo — mother of five, writer, and creative who has beautifully navigated motherhood from...
E106: First Trimester Survival Kit
This week, we put out the call — “What are your growing pains right now?” — and the response was loud and clear: first trimester survival.
From...
Twins - Twice! With Leila from Village for Mama
This week the girls chat with the gorgeous Leila from Village for Mama, who shares the wild, journey that has shaped her motherhood so far.
From...
E104: Beth's Having Twins! First Trimester Recap
In this candid and emotional episode of Growing, host and midwife Beth shares the incredible news - she’s pregnant with twins!
From the moment s...
E103: Bodywork - The Ultimate Labour Hack With Gab Lorri
This week, the girls sit down with the incredible Gabrielle from G.Lorri Labour Bodywork to chat all things pregnancy, body preparation and labour sup...
E102: Pregnancy Insights: Lil on VBAC, Pregnancy Plans & Growing Again
This week on Growing, Lilly opens up about what pregnancy planning looks like for her this time around. It’s part reflection, part preparation, and fu...
E101: Life with Two Kids - One Year On
This week, Beth reflects on the first year of life with two little ones — the joy, the love, and the messy, beautiful reality of it all.
She sha...
E100: Big News & Holiday Chaos
We’ve officially hit 100 episodes of Growing (!!) and this one is extra special.
Beth fills us in on her magical (and of course manic) adventure...
E99: Pregnancy & Postpartum Nutrition with Dietitian Niki
This week on Growing, Beth and Lilly are joined by the wonderful Niki, a dietitian and nutritionist who specialises in pregnancy and postpartum nutrit...
EP98: Lil’s Gentle Journey To Weaning
This week on Growing, Lilly shares what it really looked like to gently wean her 19-month-old toddler.
Far from a “cold turkey” approach or band...
Baby Wearing 101: Safety, Benefits & Keeping Your Baby Close
This week on Growing, Beth and Lilly are joined by the beautiful Sarah Mahri (@sarahmahri.babywearing) for a conversation that feels like a big warm h...
E96: Feeding The Family: Our Grocery Budgets, Hacks And Go-To Meals
In this episode we unpack how much we're dropping on groceries, how we organise family meal times and all the little hacks along the way that make it...
E95: Realistic Recovery After Birth
Welcome back to Growing! This week, we break down the first 24 hours, the first week, and the so famous "Six Week Check" with an honest lens - from bl...
E94: VBAC: A Conversation with Dr Hazel Keedle
This week on Growing, the Lilly and Beth talk VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Caesarean) with Dr Hazel Keedle - midwife, researcher, and leading voice for w...
E93: Unpacking our latest motherhood dilemmas (aka our 'Growing Pains')
This week on Growing, the girls get into the real weeds of modern motherhood - the kind of stuff that rarely makes it onto The Gram.
Beth (@bir...
E92: Can we talk about trying to conceive?
In today's episode of Growing, Lilly and Beth have an honest chat about their respective experiences of ‘trying’ for a baby and the strangeness of the...
E91: Meeting Mum in Matrescence: A Practical Guide for Dads
In this episode of Growing, we’re joined by Jason from @raising_fathers - father of two, coach, and champion of conscious fatherhood, for a practical...
☎️ Call the Midwife - Ask us Anything
We’re wrapping up our Call the Midwife mini-series with a juicy Q&A - answering your most commonly asked questions about pregnancy, birth and the weir...
E90: An Honest Look At Sleep - What's Working For Us
Let's talk baby sleep!
This week we’re getting into the real-life stuff, - What baby sleep actually looks like in our homes?
- How do we...
☎️ Call the Midwife: Safe Exercise in Pregnancy
Can you keep exercising while pregnant?
Short answer: yes - and it can be really good for you.
Longer answer: this episode breaks down the...
E89: No one told me!? Motherhood edition
This week on Growing, we’re talking about the little things you figure out along the way, the funny moments that shock you at 3am.
We opened the...
E88: What Your Midwife Wishes You Knew
The truths and tips midwives want every parent to hear.
In this heartfelt (and hilarious) episode of Growing, we throw to our fellow midwives o...
E83: How to Make Mother’s Day Feel Like Yours
Mother’s Day is this Sunday, and we know it can stir up a lot. Whether it brings joy, grief, pressure, or all of the above — we’re here to make sure y...
☎️ Call the Midwife: Understanding Your Baby’s Movements in Pregnancy
Your baby’s movements are more than just special moments of connection, they’re a sign of their wellbeing. In this episode of Call the Midwife, we div...
☎️ Call the Midwife: Routine Pregnancy Tests & Screenings
Pregnancy comes with a long list of new things - and routine blood tests and ultrasounds are high on that list. But what are they all actually for?
E87: Vaginal Birth Non-Negotiables + Catch Up With Beth And Lilly!
In this episode of Growing, we unpack our top non-negotiables for vaginal birth from our experience as both Mothers and Midwives. We provide some midw...
☎️ Call the Midwife: Pregnancy Aches & Pains
Growing a tiny human? Your body’s working overtime - and sometimes, it absolutely lets you know.
This episode of Call the Midwife, our expert-le...
E86: Weaning Feels: The Ups, Downs and Practical Tips
In this episode, Beth revisits her journey of weaning her eldest daughter, Poppy - something that many mums go through, but few talk about.
Wea...