The Parent Diaries
Meet Kate and Luke, a 30-something couple venturing into the world unknown of parenting. Warning, this is not a roadmap to starting the perfect family, simply one couple's entertaining and honest account documenting their journey of becoming first-time parents. The Parent Diaries is for anyone thinking about starting a family, is a first time parent-to-be or if you’re just trying to figure out the whole how to be a parent thing! New episodes drop every Wednesday. Welcome to The Parent Diaries Podcast! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theparentdiariesuk Email: theparentdiariesuk@gmail.com
Episodes
25 episodes
E25 And Then There Were Three
In the final episode of TPD season 1 we discuss Lochlan (aka Baby C) coming home, navigating the highs and lows of week 0 with a newborn and share a glimpse of what’s to come in season 2.Subscribe to the podcast to listen to the nex...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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26:49
E24 Birth Part 2
In the penultimate episode of TPD Season 1 we pick up where we left off and finish sharing the raw and honest account of our birth experience. Tune in to hear how things took a slightly unexpected turn but ultimately led to the happy arrival of...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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31:48
E23 Birth Part 1
Our most hotly anticipated episode yet - the episode you’ve been waiting for… We give a raw and honest account of our birth experience and arrival of Baby C. We’ve so much to cover, we’ve split it into two episodes. Part 1, out this week.
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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29:10
E22 The Inbetween
This week we have a bonus episode for you. We talk about the time between the final weeks of pregnancy and Baby C's arrival; why you should maybe think twice about asking someone if they’ve had their baby yet; and how a full moon could determin...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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17:39
E21 The Final Countdown and Q&A
It’s the final countdown and our penultimate episode before Baby C arrives! We spend some time answering your questions – covering everything from baby names; who we think Baby C is going to be most like; what we’re most looking forward to abou...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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22:01
E20 Life in the Third Trimester
Sit back, relax and strap yourselves in for this epic, 30+ minute episode… with Kate now over 38 weeks pregnant, we reflect on life in the third trimester and how we've been preparing for birth, both physically and mentally. We also talk about ...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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33:27
E19 The 36-Week Scan & Parenting Plan
In this episode we talk about our final scan and delve into how we plan to survive the first few months as new parents. We also talk about the kind of parents we hope to be to Baby C. All products mentioned in this episode are linke...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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25:59
E18 Baby Essentials Revisited
In this episode we revisit 'Baby Essentials' focussing on progress in the baby's room... although we spend more time talking about the possibility of Baby C turning up during our baby moon to Cornwall than anything else.All products...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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20:18
E17 Birth Preferences
In this episode we talk about our birth preferences – where we’d like to give birth; the birth environment; the various stages of labour and how we’d like to navigate these; comfort methods we’d like to stick to; and then how we’ll respond if a...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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27:07
E16 The 32-Week Scan
In this episode we talk about the scan we had a 32-weeks to find out if Kate’s low-lying anterior placenta has moved up and out of the way.And as soon to be first-time parents we discuss some of the best advice we’ve received, as well a...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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20:21
E15 Hypnobirthing
In this episode we talk about hypnobirthing – what it is; how it works; and tools/techniques you can practice in the lead up to, and during birth.Despite the terrible name, its foundations are based entirely in the science, psychology a...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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23:09
E14 Antenatal Education
In this episode we talk about why, particularly as first-time parents, you might consider doing antenatal courses; the options available; and our experience having done a number of these. We also discuss what we found most useful in each.
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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23:05
E13 The 4D Scan
Hear about the moment we got to see Baby C’s face in high definition – one of the craziest, most special moments of the pregnancy journey so far. Seeing their face led to a debate on who they most resemble… but let’s be real, all babies kinda l...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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19:50
E12 Life in the Second Trimester
In this episode we talk about our experience of the second trimester, charting our highs and lows, the key pregnancy appointments and some of the common symptoms that can crop up. Luke gives us a brief update on exercise adjustments to c...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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19:41
E11 Baby Essentials Part 2
In this bumper, extended episode we continue our quest for baby essentials by doing some in-person research and getting advice from industry experts. We share our top picks in every baby essential category before making our final decisio...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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28:45
E10 Baby Essentials Part 1
In our 10th episode (woop!) we share the latest update on Kate’s pregnancy journey which includes a visit to the midwife, before tackling the age-old topic – what does a new born baby actually need? Based on our own research, and conversations ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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22:10
E09 The 20-Week Scan
In this episode we talk about a pregnancy milestone - the 20-week anomaly/anatomy scan - and how it went for us. We debate whether or not to know the sex of Baby C which leads us onto an even more important decision we have to ma...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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22:50
E08 Announcing Your Pregnancy
In this episode we discuss our plans for announcing the pregnancy including who to tell, when to tell them and why. Kate talks us through the 16-week midwife appointment, we get to hear Baby C’s heartbeat for the first time, plus find out why K...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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15:15
E07 The 12-Week Scan
This week we discuss how we’ve reached another pregnancy milestone. Everything you've ever wanted to know about the 12-week scan, and more.All products and resources mentioned in this episode are linked below.
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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18:56
E06 Life in the First Trimester
This bumper, extended episode is all about lifestyle considerations during the first trimester. We talk about exercise, alcohol, smoking, nutrition and supplements and dispel some common pregnancy myths - should you be eating for two; what can ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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29:09
E05 I'm Pregnant, What's Next?
This week’s episode focuses on the very early stages of pregnancy. We talk about the things we’ve done to give ourselves (mainly Kate!) some reassurance she’s actually pregnant. We also go through what to expect in your first NHS appointment an...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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17:29
E04 Baby-making
This episode takes an unexpected turn – listen from the start to find out why... We also discuss baby-making, intimacy and how to keep the spark alive when you’re trying to conceive, including the effects it can have on your mental health. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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16:38
E03 Pregnancy Prep Part 2
This episode sees us talking about lifestyle and the impact it can have on fertility when you’re trying to conceive (TCC), as well as the adjustments we’ve made or have been struggling to make! Luke is an exercise physiologist and Personal Trai...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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16:12
E02 Pregnancy Prep Part 1
In this episode we focus on maximising the chances of getting pregnant and what to be aware of when trying to conceive (TTC). We talk about the basics including some important things to consider that we ourselves only recently discovered. Kate ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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18:04