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“I started this show and did not continue after a few episodes. I went and found another one. I’m fine if people disagree with others but the way they so haphazardly discarded women with birth plans it just did not come across as showing appropriate respect. Basically yeah, I just was not vibing...”Read full review »
Smvn1 via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
10/04/24
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“How can a midwife be promoting these non-evidence based approaches to parenting a newborn??? Absolutely baffles me!!”
Marsupalamis via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/23/23
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“This is only useful for white, middle class, office workers!”
ncholxz via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/21/23
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“Have used this episode as gospel for both of my kids at different times (in desperation) and Cath has the most wonderful reassuring advice. Has been absolutely priceless to me and everyone I’ve ever shared it with. I just jumped on to search for it to send to another friend and thought I would...”Read full review »
JaimeeRT via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/18/23
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“Started listening to the “new Dad” string of podcasts from Birth, Baby and Beyond with Chris Taylor and had to stop 10 minutes in. Most unrelatable podcast I have heard about pregnancy/birth yet. If you represent the 1% of Australia as the guests on this podcast like Chris Taylor and Trent...”Read full review »
Kate.M.P via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/25/23
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“Midwife Cath’s sleep advice is as old as she is AKA neglect. Western society’s obsession with independence in babies is damaging. Studies show the increased cortisol levels in babies with any sort of (as Cath recommends) cry it out or controlled crying (she calls it passive settling… it’s called...”Read full review »
Brooke.x22 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/04/23
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“Amazing podcast , full of so so many great tips. Keep it coming please Cath!”
ZoeBZoe13 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/22/23
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“I was right to be put off by the first episode. Some of the information in this podcast is great, but other parts (especially breastfeeding information) is just all wrong! Love what the podcast is trying to do, but I just think that people should be careful what they claim to be an expert about.”
chloeqtpi via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/01/22
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“This was absolutely incredible to have throughout my pregnancy. It turned from an anxious mess to a well prepared calm and ready to take on anything pregnancy. I listened to serious 1-3 religiously and read the book. Having lost my mum myself this felt like all the advice I needed and a warm hug....”Read full review »
ILOVECOOKING via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/29/22
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“Don’t bother people. It’s obsolete, degrading and false information. Grasping at straws if they have to ask friends of friends for “storyline’s & gossip” what a toxic gang of women. Ew”
Gee Diggs via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/15/22
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“This podcast is full of drivel. Why am I not surprised when I learn it’s Midwife Cath who isn’t even allowed to practice as a midwife due to sprouting misinformation.”
Bushman678 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/09/21
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“If you want to listen to a few Toffs scoffing at the idea that women should be able to have a say in how they want to birth their child, then this is for you. In fact, if you want to hear people talking over each other and mocking pregnant women’s choices, there probably isn’t a better...”Read full review »
ZombieZ333 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/01/21
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“I can’t express enough how genuine this advice is … your experience in early childhood is precise… no nonsense and fancy labels ,products..
I’m a mum of 3 adult children loved every moment of my children’s milestones… Yes challenging at times… Now I have a grandchild 4mths old and another on the...”Read full review »
woolooware via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/14/21
“Midwife Cath offers very little evidence based advice on this podcast, essentially setting vulnerable first time parents or parents struggling with the demands of a newborn up for failure. Constantly contradicts herself and belittles the experience of motherhood. For the novice parent this advice...”Read full review »
Bianca M 89 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/23/21
“This is horrific, listening to the episiotomy episode doesn’t provide any helpful information or clarity around what it is, when it’s used, risks/benefits etc!! Please Mums to be Don’t listen, I wish there was a minus rating as women need to feel positive and empowered and this podcast does the...”Read full review »
thegingerone5678 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/09/21
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“Cath, why bother getting guests on if you talk over them and contradict them?”
BKus88 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/18/21
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“Sounds like midwife Cath has sold her soul to the industrial birth beast. From active birth singing Enya in the 80’s to now, telling women that episiotomies are just a part of birth and to be good little girls and listen to their doctors 🤮 it’s honestly disgusting and a really poignant example of...”Read full review »
Em El 1 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/16/21
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“As a new mum I love this podcast. I started listening when I was pregnant and love how calm and no nonsense Cath is. The advice is brilliant!”
Kate110293! via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/01/21
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“Some good things about the podcast but wouldn’t recommend as calling a cry it out sleep method ‘responsive/ passive settling’ is harmful and confusing to new parents.”
MMMMMMWWWWW via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/22/21
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“Totally agree with the other comments about the hosts coming across as very condescending, judgmental and unsupportive. I also found the episode about what baby items are necessary a bit strange, given that hosts seemed to have absolutely no idea what items where called or anything about them....”Read full review »
hannahandfox via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/22/21
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“I don’t think I’ve actually ever heard women being this patronising about and towards other women before. According to Cath and Dr Sue women are anxious and worried all the time, make bad choices and their bodies ‘don’t quite know what they’re doing’. What a load of BS. I’ve never met the women...”Read full review »
Mel RP via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/18/21
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“Leaves a bad taste in the mouth, her style is so condescending and judgemental.”
Scrawf11 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/20/20
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“I feel like in a world of Instagram influencers, flippant parenting trends and pseudoscience, Cath tells it how it is. No nonsense, zero filter advice you would get from your Mum or Aunt in health care. This podcast has been a wealth of knowledge and a pleasure to listen to.”
Georgia.T via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/11/20
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“So judgemental. There’s lots of different ways to do things and these ladies try to make you feel bad about not doing it their way. Go listen to Australian birth stories if you want different perspectives.”
jjjjleeleo via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/19/20
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“I was hoping that this was going to be a great resource for my soon due first baby, unfortunately I can’t get past the condescending tone of the podcast and shaming of mothers and their wishes.”
KD1987 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/17/20
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“Enjoyed it and was hoping for lots of helpful information. Unfortunately become disheartened by the heavy judgement and laughing at other mothers. Currently reading Midwife Cath’s book and enjoying it. However, let down by podcast.”
LeahBab via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/20/20
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“Great information and easy to listen to and absorb. Watching my wife grow with our first the least I could do is fill my head with knowledge.”
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Australia ·
11/15/19
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“I’m glad I’ve discovered this podcast to try and inform myself and give a good insight to the world my partner is stepping into - child birth!!
I’d give 5 stars but the affiliation with Johnson and Johnson is a poorly thought out partnership...”
tchard34 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/13/19
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“I was enjoying your podcast until you had a product development guy from J&J on your previous pregnancy planning. There isn’t a brand I trust less, the thousands of lawsuits as J&J products have given people cancer, asbestos in baby powder, the company has lied many times about knowledge...”Read full review »
commfused via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/03/19
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“Some of the information is helpful, but there is some very ill-informed discussions and shaming of parents on this podcast! The tone is not supportive in many episodes and some of the advice is very archaic. Would NOT recommend this podcast for new or expecting parents :-(”
parentalguidance via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/13/19
“I used to really enjoy this podcast but I can’t listen to Cath recommending parents give Panadol to babies to get them to sleep anymore. I feel this to be very irresponsible considering the detrimental health effects of paracetamol - like it depleting the body of its master antioxidant,...”Read full review »
healthykidsmumma via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/03/19
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“This is a really interesting podcast for anyone out there, kids or no kids, pregnant or not! Give it a go and you won’t regret it.”
nuschka89 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/12/19
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“Was enjoying the new mum panel episode then got to the point where they began laughing at mums who cried at the mother’s group meeting. Ouch! For a podcast that is supposed to be about supporting new mums that’s pretty nasty.
Wish it had the same understanding, supportive and empathetic tone...”Read full review »
Bgfcbiyssxvhj via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/03/19
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“I have unsubscribed. Brendan Chan was interesting but the female hosts constantly mock and shame parents and their views are not substantiated. They also talk over each other and guests. It grinds on the listener.”
Believer (v.1) via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/01/19
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“I was disappointed and actually appalled at the shaming of first time Mums on this series. Cath has some great advice however the other women showed no sympathy, empathy or understanding and felt the need to constantly laugh hysterically at the things new Mums do. It was way over the top. Yes we...”Read full review »
janellecjohnson via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/23/19
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“I don’t have kids and I’m not pregnant but I still thoroughly enjoy listening to Kath’s sensible and down to earth parenting advice. A must for anyone with kids or thinking of having kids!”
Sezza4322 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/18/19
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“I listened to these podcasts when I was pregnant with my daughter (she’s now 5 months old) absolutely loved listening to them on our baby moon and would recommend to all. Please keep making them, I now enjoy listening on our morning walks :)”
Sammm Z via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/28/19
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“I could not love this podcast more. Practical parenting advice delivered in an honest and often humerous manner that gives you the confidence to parent even when you feel like you are hopelessly unqualified. A must listen. Also Cath please can you adopt me?”
Victoria_said via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/25/19
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“If I could give no stars I would. Slamming baby led weaning without reviewing the literature or facts?! And this from a health professional?! Really sloppy resource for new mums and actual shaming for those mums that may actually be doing a combination of baby led weaning and soft textures....”Read full review »
Hamillam via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/12/19
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“Absolutely love this podcast! Would love a episode on c-sections! Facts, recovery tips and tricks (especially with other kids)”
Taeralee via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/21/19
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“I started off actually enjoying this podcast with the Matthew Boyd episode, but the next one left a totally bad taste in my mouth.
The three woman came across as arrogant, rude, nasty and bullying. Teasing other woman for crying in mothers group is appalling and deplorable behaviour.
Then...”Read full review »
Matt Bouwmeester via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/19/19
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“Love this podcast. So fantastic as a first time mum listening in. When are you’re going to release more?!?! And can you be my midwife, midwife Cath??”
Tinah620 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/10/19
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“Thank you so much I learnt some really valuable info especially as I’m expecting my first.... I’ll be binging on all episodes now!”
Amandacfisher via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/02/19
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“Great Podcast. Loved the quality of content as well as the personalities of each speaker. Enjoyed a few laughs while being educated. Will listen to more.”
Dani gb via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/11/19
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“Wonderful, sound and SENSIBLE advice! Kath has such a calming and soothing energy.
Can’t wait for the next episode”
Katiekate474 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/16/18
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“Listen to your baby and your instincts, not the poor advice on this podcast.”
Miss Morganzola via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/19/18
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“Your advice is amazing and delivered in the most realistic and non judgmental way.
You empowered me get over the guilt of not being able to breastfeed and gave me the ability to parent with confidence!
Thank you! X”
starsandglitterbombs via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/04/18
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“Wonderful podcast! Enjoyed listening to them all! Will there be anymore?
I can’t believe someone gave you 1 star! Clearly she is sleep deprived and needs to pay attention to your advice! How many mothers and babies has she worked with?”
SarahB/81 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/19/18
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“Dangerous, untrue and made up advice”
joybelle31 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/15/18
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