In this season finale, we’re going all in on the questions you’ve whispered, giggled through, or were too scared to ask.

Do all women poo in labour? Can babies cry in the womb? What even is a birthgasm?

And yes — I’m answering the awkward stuff dads ask too (you’re welcome).

It’s raw, it’s funny, it’s deeply human.

This is the no-filter, midwife-tells-it-straight Q&A to wrap up Season 2 — because if we can’t laugh about bodily functions, baby bonnets for photographic purposes and strainers for the birth pool, what are we even doing?

Plus, I’ll give you a sneaky peek at what’s coming in Season 3 — interviews with the incredible humans working in the pregnancy and birth space. It’s about to get deeper, juicier, and even more real.

Disclaimer:

While I’m a registered midwife working in the Australian public health system, this podcast is an independent project and reflects my personal views and professional experience — not those of my employer or any health service. The content is designed to offer supportive, evidence-based information and storytelling, but it’s not a substitute for personalised medical advice. Please speak with your own care team when making decisions about your health and care.

I believe in respectful, collaborative maternity care that empowers people with accurate information — without fear or blame. I recognise that birth can be complex, and while some experiences are distressing, I do not support rhetoric that assumes malice or systemic abuse by default. My goal is to offer a space for real talk, not scare tactics — and to bridge the gap between evidence and empathy.

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