Bump with Steph & Laura

Oversharing? Obviously. Listen to hosts and mums Steph Claire Smith and Laura Henshaw every Thursday.

Latest Episodes:

Abbey Holmes’ birth story - what you didn't see on Instagram May 18, 2026

Show notes

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 KICPod last year. The episode was called ‘Hard work, determination & never taking no for an answer - with Abbey Holmes’. You can listen here https://pod.fo/e/2b7448

YOUTUBE

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KICPod @kicpod on Instagram - DM us with questions or ideas! Not on Instagram? Email us at kicpod@kicwellness.com
Steph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTok
Laura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on Tiktok
Kic @kic on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicwellness.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play Store

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How Steph celebrated Harvey’s 5th birthday + sleep update from Laura May 11, 2026

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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 Garvey https://pod.fo/e/38872f

An honest sleep update with Steph & Dr Billy Garvey - KICBUMP https://pod.fo/e/38872b

This is the sheep clock that Steph mentioned https://www.zazu-kids.com/sam-the-lamb/

SPECIAL SHARES

Steph: Jess Urlichs’ poem ‘The Every Mum’ https://www.instagram.com/p/DXuofuGEu21/?img_index=1

Laura: UPPAbaby Carry-All Parent Organiser 2.0 https://thememo.com.au/products/uppababy-carry-all-parent-organiser-2-0?

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 kicpod@kicwellness.com
Steph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTok
Laura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on Tiktok
KIC @kic on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicwellness.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play Store

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Steph & Laura unpack their night-time routines May 04, 2026

Show notes

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 you can listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. We publish episodes there on Mondays & Wednesdays.

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KICPOD @kicpod on Instagram - DM us with questions or ideas! Not on Instagram? Email us at kicpod@kicwellness.com
Steph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTok
Laura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on Tiktok
Kic @kic on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicwellness.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play Store

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Being a mum to QUADRUPLETS - with Taylah Tudehope-Glachan Apr 27, 2026

Show notes

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 of pregnancy and birth.

FIND OUT MORE

Follow Taylah on Instagram @theglachanquadsquad

Find out more about Australian Multiple Birth Association https://www.amba.org.au/

KICPod PODCAST

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Laura & new dad Dalton Henshaw! Apr 13, 2026

Show notes

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

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We’re both feeling touched out right now Apr 06, 2026

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There’s a bit going on this week! Laura reflects on her maternity leave now that she’s in it vs what she thought she’d want before she had Atlas, we’re both feeling extremely touched out, Laura & Dalton tried having sex again, and Atlas did his first poo in the bath 💩

Plus! Our highs and lows for the week.

SPECIAL SHARES

Steph: the Chatbooks 'Monthly Mini’ book https://chatbooks.com/products/monthly-minis

Laura: the Zazu ‘Robby The Rocker’ https://thememo.com.au/products/zazu-robby-the-rocker

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.

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The essentials of postpartum nutrition - with Pre & Post-Natal Dietitian Caitlin Ireland Mar 30, 2026

Show notes

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 discussed in this episode is general in nature, and is not intended to be prescriptive in any way. If you are pregnant or postpartum, it is important to discuss all dietary and supplemental changes with your Obstetrician, GP, or Certified Prenatal Dietitian first.

FIND OUT MORE

Work with Caitlin https://caitlinireland.com/

Follow Caitlin on Instagram @caitlinirelanddietitian

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.

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How do you not keep tally with your partner?! Mar 23, 2026

Show notes

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 https://fess.com.au/product/fess-little-noses-spray/

Braun Manual Nasal Aspirator https://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/buy/146640/braun-manual-nasal-aspirator-1?

KICPod PODCAST

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What Steph & Laura miss about life before kids Mar 16, 2026

Show notes

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

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CATCH UP: Laura had sex again! Mar 09, 2026

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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.

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