When it comes to preparing for postpartum, the spotlight often falls on the mum, as it should. But what about dads?

In this episode, Dr Renee White chats with Jason Seeman, fatherhood guide and founder of Raising Fathers, about how we can better prepare and support men through the transition into fatherhood. With a background in rites of passage, community leadership and over a decade of experience in men’s wellbeing, Jason brings practical tools to help partners feel confident, connected and ready for the realities of new parenthood.

This episode is for every mum who wants to feel more supported, seen and understood in postpartum and for those who want their partner to feel that way too.

You’ll hear about:

• Why dads often feel like the “support act” and how to shift that
• The importance of debriefing birth as a couple
• Jason’s CPR model for connection and communication
• Simple ways dads can bond with bub from day one
• How to work together as a team in postpartum

Links and Resources

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🍪 If you want to gobble up our famous Chocolate + Goji lactation cookies, look no further!

🔗 Explore Jason’s work at raising-fathers.com

📲 Follow on Instagram: @raising_fathers

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Disclaimer: The information on this podcast presented by the Fill Your Cup is not a substitute for independent professional advice.

Nothing contained in this podcast is intended to be used as medical advice and it is not intended to be used to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, nor should it be used for therapeutic purposes or as a substitute for your own health professional's advice.

Miscarriage affects one in four pregnancies, yet many mums are left with little support or clarity around what comes next.

In this Check-In Tuesday episode, Dr Renee White unpacks the newly released national guidelines for miscarriage and early pregnancy loss in Australia. Developed by RANZCOG, these are the first of their kind and aim to bring consistency and compassion to miscarriage care.

Renee walks through the key updates from medical definitions to emotional support and shares why this is a long-overdue step toward better care for women and families.

You’ll hear about:

• What the new guidelines cover and how they’ll impact care
• Why changing the definition of recurrent miscarriage matters
• The role of language, empathy and communication in clinical settings
• Why location shouldn’t determine the quality of care mums receive
• What’s still missing and where improvement is needed

Resources and Support

📲 Want to chat more about this? Connect with Renee on Instagram: @fillyourcup_

🌐 Want to learn more about Dr Renee White and explore Fill Your Cup Doula services

🍪If you want to gobble up our famous Chocolate + Goji lactation cookies, look no further!

If this episode brings anything up for you, support is available:

• Red Nose Grief and Loss – 1300 308 307 (24/7)
• PANDA – 1300 726 306
• Bears of Hope – 1300 114 673

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Every mum deserves care that meets her with compassion and clarity.

Ever looked at your baby mid-meltdown and thought, “If only you could tell me what you need?” You’re not alone.

In this week’s episode of The Science of Motherhood, Dr Renee White speaks with Megan Mahon, an early childhood intervention teacher, Auslan interpreter and founder of Baby Sign. More importantly, she’s a mum of two who knows what it’s like to want more connection, more calm and fewer communication breakdowns with your little one.

Together, they chat about how baby sign language can ease frustration, support speech and give you a simple, gentle way to bond with your bub even before the words come.

This isn’t about perfection or doing all the things. It’s about giving mums practical tools that actually help in those real-life moments – the ones with crumbs on the floor and a toddler on your hip.

You’ll hear about:

• What baby sign language actually is, and why it’s easier than you think
• When and how to start using signs with your baby or toddler
• Why signing doesn’t delay speech (in fact, it can support it)
• The signs Megan recommends starting with no overwhelm, just simple wins
• How signing can bring more calm and confidence to your day

Resources and Links

📲 Want to chat more about this? Connect with Renee on Instagram: @fillyourcup_

🌐 Want to learn more about Dr Renee White and explore Fill Your Cup Doula services

🌐 Want to grab our free Quickie Postpartum Planning Guide

🍪If you want to gobble up our famous Chocolate + Goji lactation cookies, look no further!

💬 Want to learn more about Megan’s work? Visit www.babysign.com.au

Follow Megan on Instagram: @babysignau

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Because every mum deserves to feel heard even before her baby can say a word. 💛

Disclaimer: The information on this podcast presented by the Fill Your Cup is not a substitute for independent professional advice.

Nothing contained in this podcast is intended to be used as medical advice and it is not intended to be used to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, nor should it be used for therapeutic purposes or as a substitute for your own health professional's advice.