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   S2 · E19 · 18 May 2026 · 59 min

   Abbey Holmes’ birth story - what you didn't see on Instagram

   Channel 7's Abbey Holmes is a broadcaster, sports reporter, and boundary rider for Channel 7 AFL, as well as Mum to Braxton. In this episode, Abbey sits down with Laura to share about her birth story, and how the days afterward were anything like the loved-up baby bubble that people dream of. Abbey also shares about her decision to return to work 7-weeks postpartum and the criticism she copped online about it. FIND OUT MORE Follow Abbey on Instagram @abbeycholmes You can catch Abbey all season long on Seven's AFL and AFL Women's coverage live and free on Seven and 7plus Sport Abbey was on…

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   S2 · E18 · 11 May 2026 · 53 min

   How Steph celebrated Harvey’s 5th birthday + sleep update from Laura

   Hello!! This week Steph shares about how she & Josh celebrated Harvey’s 5th birthday, plus an accidental parenting fail. Laura shares an update on how Atlas is sleeping and where she & Dalton are at with arms in or out. Plus we answer some of your questions about our night-time routine episode from last week. And as always! Our parenting highs & lows. WE MENTIONED We’ve had Dr Billy Garvey on KICBump to talk about sleep twice before. Search for his episodes in your podcast app... Your sleep questions answered - KICBUMP with Dr Billy GarveyYour sleep questions answered - KICBUMP with Dr Billy…

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   S2 · E17 · 4 May 2026 · 55 min

   Steph & Laura unpack their night-time routines

   This week Steph & Laura share all the details of their night-time routines: Laura with 4-month-old Billie and Steph with 11-month-old Billie & almost five-year-old Harvey. Steph also goes into more detail about her experience working with a sleep consultant. Plus - our parenting highs & lows of the week! Disclosure: Steph worked with Sarah from Swoop Baby - this service was gifted, but all opinions are her own. SPECIAL SHARE Laura: the Victorian Virtual Emergency Department (VVED)Steph: following @kelsey_p90 on Instagram KICPod PODCAST Looking for our other podcast? It’s called KICPod and…

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   S2 · E16 · 27 Apr 2026 · 1 hr

   Being a mum to QUADRUPLETS - with Taylah Tudehope-Glachan

   This is an episode like we’ve never done before!! Taylah Tudehope-Glachan is a mum to two-year-old quadruplets: Daisy, Archie, Billy and Charlie. In this episode, Taylah shares about the trouble she had conceiving and then finding out that not only was she pregnant, but she was having quadruplets, the differences between pregnancy with four babies compared to one, birth, and the day-to-day reality of life with quadruplets. Taylah also shares about the challenges faced by families of multiples, including parental leave allowances, the mental & physical toll on parents, the clinical complexity…

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   S2 · E14 · 13 Apr 2026 · 47 min

   Laura & new dad Dalton Henshaw!

   It’s been a while since Dalton has been on the podcast, so this week we’ve got him back on to answer all your questions! Like…How did you feel in the birth suite? Did you bond with Atlas straight away? Are you really sharing the load or are you just saying that you are? How’s your mental health? What’s your advice for new and soon-to-be dads listening? Baby Atlas makes his podcast debut in this episode so you may hear him throughout the episode too ❤️ KICPod PODCAST Looking for our other podcast? It’s called KICPod and you can listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. We publish episodes there on…

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   S2 · E12 · 30 Mar 2026 · 49 min

   The essentials of postpartum nutrition - with Pre & Post-Natal Dietitian Caitlin Ireland

   Caitlin Ireland is an Accredited Practising Dietitian & Nutritionist, a Certified Prenatal Dietitian, a qualified Sports Dietitian with over 10 years of experience, and our new KICBump dietitian!! We wanted to have Caitlin on KICBump to talk all things pre-natal & post-natal nutrition, including nutritional requirements during pregnancy & postpartum, incorporating allergens into your diet during pregnancy, the pressure to eat perfectly during pregnancy, ideas for balanced meals, foods to support postpartum recovery, and how exercise impacts breastmilk supply. Please note: the advice…

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   S2 · E11 · 23 Mar 2026 · 50 min

   How do you not keep tally with your partner?!

   It’s time to Ask Aunty Steph!! This week Laura wants Steph’s help on a question that’s been bugging her: how the HECK do you not keep tally with your partner when you’re parenting together?! Plus - our parenting highs & lows for the week. And! If you listen to our other podcast you’ll know we share a recommendation (aka a Special Share) every week. Now we’re bringing it to KICBump! It’s Special Share: Parenting Edition. SPECIAL SHARE Steph They Bloom Because of You by Jessica Urlichs https://www.penguin.com.au/books/they-bloom-because-of-you-9781761354144 Laura Fess Little Noses Spray…

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   S2 · E10 · 16 Mar 2026 · 53 min

   What Steph & Laura miss about life before kids

   A few weeks ago we asked for your questions for Laura’s postpartum debrief and some of the questions were SO good that we decided to spend a whole episode answering them. This is one of them! You asked: what has been easier than you expected and what has been harder? We both take it in turns answering. Plus - our parenting highs & lows for the week. Shout out to other mums who see us <3 WE MENTIONED In case you missed Laura’s postpartum debrief episodes, you can listen to part 1 here: https://pod.fo/e/38bf59 And part 2 here: https://pod.fo/e/3954d9 KICPod PODCAST Looking for our other…

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   S2 · E9 · 9 Mar 2026 · 33 min

   CATCH UP: Laura had sex again!

   Don't listen to this one with kids around! Laura got the green light from her pelvic floor physio to have sex again so she & Dalton decided to give it a go with...mixed results. Plus! Our parenting highs & lows of the week. KICPod PODCAST Looking for our other podcast? It’s called KICPod and you can listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. We publish episodes there on Mondays & Wednesdays. FOLLOW US & GET INVOLVED KICPOD @kicpod on Instagram - DM us with questions or ideas! Not on Instagram? Email us at [email protected] Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith…

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    S2 · E8 · 3 Mar 2026 · 26 min

    BONUS: How Steph feels about stopping at 2 kids

    Hello again! If you listened to our episode with Josh yesterday you would’ve heard Josh talking about his & Steph’s decision to stop at two kids. Steph shared her perspective on an episode of KICPod (our other pod!) at the end of last year. We know a lot of you listening to KICBump haven’t listened to KICPod before, so, ICYMI, we decided to share it here too. It was originally in an episode called ‘Steph & Josh have made a decision about having more kids’ and you can listen to it here: https://pod.fo/e/361a12 We’ll be back in your ears on Tuesday! KICPod PODCAST Looking for our other…