In this episode of Untidy, Matilda and Hannah chat with artist and filmmaker, Jacob Dawson, who flips the script and interviews the girls. So, what happens when a soon-to-be dad realises 2026 is officially ‘The Year of the Baby’… and decides to crowdsource his entire parenting education from two women who have conceived, birthed, and (at time of recording) successfully retained their children?

Jacob everything he didn’t know he needed to know about conception, pregnancy, birth, and how not to completely lose the plot along the way. From fertile windows and freezer meals to pregnancy naps, hypnobirthing, and why vacuuming might be the sexiest pre-conception move of all, nothing is off limits.

This is Expecting 101 for the blissfully naive, the quietly panicking, and anyone who enjoys learning about babies via equal parts warmth, wisdom, and absolute nonsense.

No medical advice. Many opinions. Strong encouragement to be a snack king ...

References mentioned in the show:
Follow Jacob Dawson – artist & filmmaker on Instagram @inkle_art
Stardust Period App – https://stardust.app
Flo Pregnancy App–https://flo.health
Positive Births NZ (Helen Bertram) – https://www.positivebirths.co.nz/ 
Untidy Podcast episode – Prepping for a Positive Birth with Helen Bartrom onSpotify
Untidy Podcast episode – Breaking news! Matilda’s homebirth story! On Spotify
Edwards & Co https://edwardsandco.nz
Haakaa https://www.haakaa.co.nz/ 
Google search: cloth nappy laundry service new zealand

If you’re enjoying Untidy, the best way to show your support is by tapping the ‘+ follow’ button in your podcast app and subscribing on YouTube! That way, fresh episodes will always be ready and waiting for you. Help us to keep building this supportive community — share an episode with a mate, and chuck us a 5-star review — it helps more people find our Untidy, unfiltered, and relatable chats. Thank you for listening, contributing and supporting this independent production! We’re grateful to have you here! — Hannah & Matty xx

Don’t forget! Untidy is made for YOU — the people right at the heart of this steaming hot mess! Follow the show and DM us on Instagram @untidypodcast or email hello@untidypodcast.com. Your stories and ideas to help shape the show! Find us online at Untidy podcast. Find Matilda at @matootles and get your copy of The Feel Good Guide. Find Hannah at @hannahedavison and her My Big Moments children’s books at @mybigmoments. Enter code UNTIDY at checkout for 10% off your order.

In this episode of Untidy, Matilda and Hannah chat with artist and filmmaker, Jacob Dawson, who flips the script and interviews the girls. So, what happens when a soon-to-be dad realises 2026 is officially &lsquo;The Year of the Baby&rsquo;&hellip; and decides to crowdsource his entire parenting education from two women who have conceived, birthed, and (at time of recording) successfully retained their children?
Jacob everything he didn&rsquo;t know he needed to know about conception, pregnancy, birth, and how not to completely lose the plot along the way. From fertile windows and freezer meals to pregnancy naps, hypnobirthing, and why vacuuming might be the sexiest pre-conception move of all, nothing is off limits.
This is Expecting 101 for the blissfully naive, the quietly panicking, and anyone who enjoys learning about babies via equal parts warmth, wisdom, and absolute nonsense.
No medical advice. Many opinions. Strong encouragement to be a snack king ...
References mentioned in the show:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Follow Jacob Dawson &ndash; artist &amp; filmmaker on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/inkle_art/">@inkle_art</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Stardust Period App &ndash; <a href="https://stardust.app">https://stardust.app</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Flo Pregnancy App &ndash; <a href="https://flo.health">https://flo.health</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Positive Births NZ (Helen Bertram) &ndash; <a href="https://www.positivebirths.co.nz/">https://www.positivebirths.co.nz/</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Untidy Podcast episode &ndash; <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/6MAkf147qn2MiYYoDjrvpP?si=66c9c33d28034f25">Prepping for a Positive Birth with Helen Bartrom</a> on Spotify</li>
<li aria-level="1">Untidy Podcast episode &ndash; <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/7ysO2G4dXoBq30HyMYgRB6?si=096a30c6645b4b3e">Breaking news! Matilda&rsquo;s homebirth story!</a> On Spotify</li>
<li aria-level="1">Edwards &amp; Co <a href="https://edwardsandco.nz">https://edwardsandco.nz</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Haakaa <a href="https://www.haakaa.co.nz/">https://www.haakaa.co.nz/</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=cloth+nappy+laundry+service+new+zealand&amp;sca_esv=16c626bee280b6be&amp;sxsrf=AE3TifP10KEVQDKhGLTkrHtRKczRjwZAog%3A1765933448034&amp;ei=iAFCaYHjAcaWjuMP9KzhgAc&amp;ved=0ahUKEwiBx_fetsORAxVGi2MGHXRWGHAQ4dUDCBE&amp;uact=5&amp;oq=cloth+nappy+laundry+service+new+zealand&amp;gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiJ2Nsb3RoIG5hcHB5IGxhdW5kcnkgc2VydmljZSBuZXcgemVhbGFuZDIHECEYoAEYCjIHECEYoAEYCjIHECEYoAEYCkiHS1AAWIBKcAd4AZABAZgBnQKgAc9QqgEEMi00NLgBA8gBAPgBAZgCMqAC-k_CAgQQIxgnwgIKECMYgAQYJxiKBcICCxAAGIAEGJECGIoFwgIKEAAYgAQYQxiKBcICDBAAGIAEGEMYigUYCsICEBAuGIAEGEMYxwEYigUYrwHCAg8QABiABBhDGMkDGIoFGArCAhIQABiABBixAxhDGIMBGIoFGArCAgUQABiABMICCBAAGIAEGLEDwgILEC4YgAQYxwEYrwHCAgYQABgWGB7CAgcQABiABBgNwgILEAAYgAQYhgMYigXCAgUQABjvBcICCBAAGKIEGIkFwgIFECEYoAHCAgQQIRgVwgIIEAAYgAQYogTCAgUQIRifBZgDAJIHBjcuMC40M6AH_6gCsgcEMi00M7gH4k_CBwc1LjI0LjIxyAeKAYAIAA&amp;sclient=gws-wiz-serp">Google search: cloth nappy laundry service new zealand</a></li>
</ul>
If you&rsquo;re enjoying Untidy, the best way to show your support is by tapping the &lsquo;+ follow&rsquo; button in your podcast app and subscribing on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Untidypodcast">YouTube</a>! That way, fresh episodes will always be ready and waiting for you. Help us to keep building this supportive community &mdash; share an episode with a mate, and chuck us a 5-star review &mdash; it helps more people find our Untidy, unfiltered, and relatable chats. Thank you for listening, contributing and supporting this independent production! We&rsquo;re grateful to have you here! &mdash; Hannah &amp; Matty xx
Don&rsquo;t forget! Untidy is made for YOU &mdash; the people right at the heart of this steaming hot mess! Follow the show and DM us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/untidypodcast/">@untidypodcast</a> or email <a href="mailto:hello@untidypodcast.com">hello@untidypodcast.com</a>. Your stories and ideas to help shape the show! Find us online at <a href="https://www.untidypodcast.com/">Untidy podcast</a>. Find Matilda at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/matootles/">@matootles</a> and get your copy of <a href="https://www.whitcoulls.co.nz/the-feel-good-guide-6481627">The Feel Good Guide</a>. Find Hannah at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hannahedavison/">@hannahedavison</a> and her <a href="https://mybigmoments.com/">My Big Moments</a> children&rsquo;s books at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mybigmoments/">@mybigmoments</a>. Enter code UNTIDY at checkout for 10% off your order.

Untidy podcast honours the person within the parent. Hosts, Matilda Green and Hannah Davison dive into the undergrowth of sex and relationships, mental health, healing, body issues, identity questions, and more with a range of guests. Connect, laugh, learn, and keep moving forward. 

Follow the show and get in touch on Instagram @untidypodcast. Follow Matilda at @matootles and Hannah’s work at My Big Moments and @mybigmoments.

Untidy podcast honours the person within the parent. Hosts, Matilda Green and Hannah Davison dive into the undergrowth of sex and relationships, mental health, healing, body issues, identity questions, and more with a range of guests. Connect, laugh, learn, and keep moving forward. Follow the show and get in touch on Instagram @untidypodcast. Follow Matilda at @matootles and Hannah’s work at My Big Moments and @mybigmoments.

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Made for you, the people right at the heart of this steaming hot mess! Untidy podcast honours the person within the parent. Hosts Matilda Green and Hannah Davison dive into the undergrowth of sex and relationships, mental health, healing, body issues, identity questions, parenting, and much more with a range of incredible guests. Come along to connect, laugh, learn, and keep moving forward. 

Follow the show and get in touch on Instagram @untidypodcast, watch us on YouTube, and TikTok. Follow Matilda at @matootles, Hannah at @hannahedavison, and My Big Moments kids' books at @mybigmoments. Check out the website at Untidy podcast. Get in touch!

Made for you, the people right at the heart of this steaming hot mess! Untidy podcast honours the person within the parent. Hosts Matilda Green and Hannah Davison dive into the undergrowth of sex and relationships, mental health, healing, body issues, identity questions, parenting, and much more with a range of incredible guests. Come along to connect, laugh, learn, and keep moving forward.&nbsp; Follow the show and get in touch on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/untidypodcast/">@untidypodcast</a>, watch us on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Untidypodcast">YouTube</a>, and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@untidypodcast">TikTok</a>. Follow Matilda at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/matootles">@matootles</a>, Hannah at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hannahedavison">@hannahedavison</a>, and My Big Moments kids' books at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mybigmoments">@mybigmoments</a>. Check out the website at <a href="https://www.untidypodcast.com/">Untidy podcast</a>. Get in touch!

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