Pregnancy and Maternity Leave (End of Season Q&A!)

Listen to "Pregnancy and Maternity Leave (End of Season Q&A!)".

In this casual end of season episode, Hannah has a good sit down chat about how season five went and what it was like being pregnant while recording, and then digs into some listener questions about pregnancy, parenting and maternity leave plans, and what you can expect from Doing It in the future! Thank you all for all your support this season, and we’ll see you when Hannah’s back from maternity leave!

Read the episode transcript here!

LISTENER QUESTIONS

Do you plan on using gender neutral pronouns for baby until they tell you how they want to be addressed?
Are you feeling like changing any of your habits to more child-appropriate in the future when they are older and able to understand more, like giving up drinking to not be a bad example? Or not putting sex toys on the Christmas tree anymore, or sleeping with clothes on?
You've mentioned that you have no intention of becoming a mummy vlogger but how will you balance this with the inevitable requests from your audience, who has grown up with you, wanting your views on navigating parenthood when they are likely to be a similar life stage?
Are you set on a name for sure? Was it a unanimous decision between you and Dan?
What are the chances the baby has or gets ulcerative colitis? And how do you feel about that?
What parts of your work do you think you're going to miss most during your break, if any?
Have you got any plans for your last days as a home of two? Any babymoon or board games nights?
I know you'll be taking a good long break but do you take requests/suggestions for podcast guests?
Do you plan on aligning with certain parenting/educational philosophies like Montessori or do what feels right in the moment?
I remember you mentioned a while ago having discussions with your doctor about a planned c-section being safer than unplanned but a "natural" delivery still being safest. Have you guys decided on a planned c-section? Or will you be hoping for an actual delivery?
What are you looking forward to most - and is there anything you are nervous about - concerning parenthood?
How will sex education intersect with maternity and parenting in general?
What was going through your mind for the nude pregnancy photoshoot?
How is Dan doing? Is he excited yet?
What has been the most surprising part of pregnancy for you? And would Dan's answer be different?
How do you plan on protecting bub's privacy online? Will you share their name, gender, face? Or do you plan on waiting for them to be able to consent?
Since being pregnant, have you had any dreams about the baby already being here?
How did you both keep your spirit up while trying to conceive?
How did you prep for birth? Did you do any courses? Read books? Do you have a birth plan and a postpartum plan?
What is your status and feelings on your nursery and readiness for baby?
Which of your favourites places/people/books/movies, etc are you the most excited to share with baby?