By Your Side
By Your Side
Podcast Description
Pregnant or navigating life with a newborn? By Your Side is the podcast that gets it. Hosted by Katie Barron — educator, parent support advocate and big believer in honest conversations — each episode brings real talk, expert insight and emotional backup for the messy magic of early parenthood. From baby sleep to identity shifts, crying to co-regulation, this is the place to feel calmer, more connected, and a little more like yourself. Because no one should have to figure this out alone — and now, you don’t have to.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on various aspects of early parenthood, covering themes such as infant sleep, bonding through touch, emotional support, and identity shifts. Episodes include expert insights like those from Professor Helen Ball on sleep patterns and Dan Berman on the benefits of infant massage, aimed at debunking myths and providing practical advice.
Pregnant or navigating life with a newborn? By Your Side is the podcast that gets it. Hosted by Katie Barron — educator, parent support advocate and big believer in honest conversations — each episode brings real talk, expert insight and emotional backup for the messy magic of early parenthood. From baby sleep to identity shifts, crying to co-regulation, this is the place to feel calmer, more connected, and a little more like yourself. Because no one should have to figure this out alone — and now, you don’t have to.
Why do dads often feel like the “plus one” in pregnancy and early parenting?
In this powerful conversation, Katie talks with Kieran Anders, National Lead for Dad Matters, powered by Home-Start, supporting dads in the perinatal period to build strong relationships with their babies. He’s passionate about improving outcomes for families by ensuring dads are included, informed, and supported from the start.
Together, they unpack:
👶 How dads bond from birth (yes, hormones play a part!)
🧠 Why play, touch and presence are vital for baby brain development
💬 How to bridge the “dad engagement gap” in pregnancy and postnatal care
💛 Why supporting fathers means stronger, calmer, more connected families
Kieran also shares his personal story — the highs, the struggles, and the reminder that dads don’t need to have it all figured out. They just need the support, space and agency to show up as themselves.
🎧 Tune in to this compassionate and eye-opening episode — for dads, partners, and anyone who believes that every parent deserves to feel they matter
👉 To learn more about Kieran’s work, visit Dad Matters
The conversations shared on this podcast reflect personal experiences and professional insights, but they’re not a substitute for individual medical or mental health advice. If you’re struggling or have questions about your wellbeing or your baby’s, please speak to a qualified professional. You’re not alone, and help is available.
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