The case for only having one child

In today's episode, we asked our listeners: ‘Are there more pros or cons of being an only child?’. Big thanks to Clearblue and OnePass for making this episode of The Room possible. Double your chances of getting pregnant with Clearblue’s Advanced Digital Ovulation Test and free cycle-tracking app. Learn more about the Advanced Digital Ovulation Test, or shop it now. OnePass members get early selected Black Friday products online at Kmart, Target, Bunnings and Priceline, plus free delivery on eligible items or orders. You can sign up to OnePass here. The Room is produced by Dimity Kirkwood, video produced by Scott Walton, and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt. Our social media team consists of Naima Fatema and Divya Simmie, and our partnerships managers are Tabitha Rachmat and Tahnee Malina. We're a new show, and the best way to support us is by clicking ‘follow’ on Apple and Spotify, and we're super grateful to anyone who leaves a five-star review while they're at it. Also! An old-fashioned 'Tell a Friend In Real Life' is equally appreciated. You can follow The Room on Instagram and TikTok. Follow our hosts on Instagram here: Freya, Rafa and Georgia.  Listen to our previous episode on second child regret that our hosts discussed here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode: there seems to be a growing preference among expectant parents to have a girl rather than a boy. We unpack gender preference, and whether it’s more difficult to raise boys or girls. Big thanks to Clearblue and OnePass for making this episode of The Room possible. Double your chances of getting pregnant with Clearblue’s Advanced Digital Ovulation Test and free cycle-tracking app. Learn more about the Advanced Digital Ovulation Test, or shop it now. OnePass members get early selected Black Friday products online at Kmart, Target, Bunnings and Priceline, plus free delivery on eligible items or orders. You can sign up to OnePass here. The Room is produced by Dimity Kirkwood, edited by Eilish Gilligan and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt. Our social media team consists of Naima Fatema and Divya Simmie, and our partnerships managers are Tabitha Rachmat and Tahnee Malina. We're a new show, and the best way to support us is by clicking ‘follow’ on Apple and Spotify, and we're super grateful to anyone who leaves a five-star review while they're at it. Also! An old-fashioned 'Tell a Friend In Real Life' is equally appreciated. You can follow The Room on Instagram and TikTok. Follow our hosts on Instagram here: Freya, Rafa and Georgia. Read the full article: Nobody Wants to Have a Baby Boy Anymore. Watch the TikTok compilation of reactions of gender reveals via @funny.usa834 on TikTok here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode: What is essential to think about before getting married? And just how much should women have in an emergency fund in case of divorce? We spoke to Claire Walczak, an accredited family law specialist and a partner in the Melbourne family & relationship law office at Lander & Rogers, to answer all our questions on divorce. Having practised exclusively in family law since her admission to practice, Claire is passionate about her role as a family lawyer. She takes pride in providing specialist legal advice to her clients and empowering them with the financial independence and emotional security to plan for the next chapter of their lives. You can connect with Claire on LinkedIn or find her on Instagram. Thank you to Babybee and OnePass for making this episode of The Room possible! Babybee makes prams for parents who expect more, shop the Black Friday sale now at Babybee online. OnePass Members get early selected Black Friday products online at Kmart, Target, Bunnings and Priceline, plus free delivery on eligible items or orders. You can sign up to OnePass here. The Room is produced by Dimity Kirkwood, video produced by Scott Walton, and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt. Our social media team consists of Naima Fatema and Divya Simmie, and our partnerships managers are Tabitha Rachmat and Tahnee Malina. We're a new show, and the best way to support us is by clicking ‘follow’ on Apple and Spotify, and we're super grateful to anyone who leaves a five-star review while they're at it. Also! An old-fashioned 'Tell a Friend In Real Life' is equally appreciated. You can follow The Room on Instagram and TikTok. Follow our hosts on Instagram here: Freya, Rafa and Georgia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode: The viral TikTok that had people in the comments calling for the creator to leave her husband. Plus, what was the moment you knew you needed a divorce? We asked our listeners, and our hosts unpack their responses. Big thanks to Mixa, the sensitive skin expert, for making this episode of The Room possible. Mixa is your go-to for body moisturisers under $20, find out more here. The Room is produced by Dimity Kirkwood, edited by Eilish Gilligan and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt. Our social media team consists of Naima Fatema and Divya Simmie and our partnerships managers are Tabitha Rachmat and Tahnee Malina. We're a new show, and the best way to support us is by clicking ‘follow’ on Apple and Spotify, and we're super grateful to anyone who leaves a five-star review while they're at it. Also! An old-fashioned 'Tell a Friend In Real Life' is equally appreciated. You can follow The Room on Instagram and TikTok. Follow our hosts on Instagram here: Freya, Rafa and Georgia. Zabe Gill is on TikTok here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode: What’s the best piece of parenting advice you’ve received? We asked our hosts and listeners to share their advice for new mums to make the transition to parenthood that little bit easier. Thank you to Little One’s for making this episode of The Room possible! Get exceptional nappy performance at an Everyday Low Price, only available at Woolworths.  The Room is produced by Dimity Kirkwood, video produced by Scott Walton, and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt. Our social media team consists of Naima Fatema, Erin Taylor and Divya Simmie, and our partnerships managers are Tabitha Rachmat and Tahnee Malina. We're a new show, and the best way to support us is by clicking ‘follow’ on Apple and Spotify, and we're super grateful to anyone who leaves a five-star review while they're at it. Also! An old-fashioned 'Tell a Friend In Real Life' is equally appreciated. You can follow The Room on Instagram and TikTok. Follow our hosts on Instagram here: Freya, Rafa and Georgia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode: Our hosts talk about the first time they had sex postpartum, and reveal when most women returned to sex after having a baby (and how many felt pressured to do so). Big thanks to Mixa, the sensitive skin expert, for making this episode of The Room possible. Mixa is your go-to for body moisturisers under $20, find out more here. The Room is produced by Dimity Kirkwood and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt. Our social media team consists of Naima Fatema, Divya Simmie and Erin Taylor, and our partnerships managers are Tabitha Rachmat and Tahnee Malina. We're a new show, and the best way to support us is by clicking ‘follow’ on Apple and Spotify, and we're super grateful to anyone who leaves a five-star review while they're at it. Also! An old-fashioned 'Tell a Friend In Real Life' is equally appreciated. You can follow The Room on Instagram and TikTok. Follow our hosts on Instagram here: Freya, Rafa and Georgia. Hope Brown is on TikTok here, and not.just.the.deed shared the Newly Parents clip here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, we asked listeners: what was the moment you knew you were done having kids? Plus, how do you navigate conversations with a partner who wants fewer (or more) children than you? Thank you to Little One’s for making this episode of The Room possible! Get exceptional nappy performance at an Everyday Low Price, only available at Woolworths.  The Room is produced by Dimity Kirkwood, video produced by Scott Walton, and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt. Our social media team consists of Naima Fatema, Erin Taylor and Divya Simmie, and our partnerships managers are Tabitha Rachmat and Tahnee Malina. We're a new show, and the best way to support us is by clicking ‘follow’ on Apple and Spotify, and we're super grateful to anyone who leaves a five-star review while they're at it. Also! An old-fashioned 'Tell a Friend In Real Life' is equally appreciated. You can follow The Room on Instagram and TikTok. Follow our hosts on Instagram here: Freya, Rafa and Georgia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, we look at how many people regret having a second child, and whether happiness declines with the more children you have. Link to Georgia's recommendation: Teeny Tiny Stevies. We referenced this GQ article: My Second Child Is Perfect. He Ruined My Life in today's episode. Big thanks to ergoPouch for making this episode of The Room possible. From sleepwear and sleep tools to nursery essentials, ergoPouch has been pioneering sleep solutions for over 17 years. Use the code ‘THEROOM20’ to get 20% OFF SITEWIDE* from 9:00 AM on October 20th to 11:59 PM on October 27th, 2026. Thank you also to Babybee, who make beautiful, premium prams packed with genuinely clever features. You can find out more about Babybee here. The Room is produced by Dimity Kirkwood, edited by Eilish Gilligan and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt. Our social media team consists of Naima Fatema, Divya Simmie, Erin Taylor, and our partnerships managers are Tabitha Rachmat and Tahnee Malina. We're a new show, and the best way to support us is by clicking ‘follow’ on Apple and Spotify, and we're super grateful to anyone who leaves a five-star review while they're at it. Also! An old-fashioned 'Tell a Friend In Real Life' is equally appreciated. You can follow The Room on Instagram and TikTok. Follow our hosts on Instagram here: Freya, Rafa and Georgia. *Terms & Conditions: Enjoy 20% off full-priced products using any exclusive code shared by The Room podcast. Valid for a limited time and applied at checkout. Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion. Valid on full-price products only; excludes gift cards, outlet items, furniture, multi-buy promotions, and bundles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode: listeners share how they felt in their bodies postpartum, and why some compliments (although well-intentioned), felt very unwelcome. Thank you to Little One’s for making this episode of The Room possible! Get exceptional nappy performance at an Everyday Low Price, only available at Woolworths.  The Room is produced by Dimity Kirkwood, video produced by Scott Walton and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt. Our social media team consists of Naima Fatema, Erin Taylor and Divya Simmie, and our partnerships managers are Tabitha Rachmat and Tahnee Malina. We're a new show, and the best way to support us is by clicking ‘follow’ on Apple and Spotify, and we're super grateful to anyone who leaves a five-star review while they're at it. Also! An old-fashioned 'Tell a Friend In Real Life' is equally appreciated. You can follow The Room on Instagram and TikTok. Follow our hosts on Instagram here: Freya, Rafa and Georgia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode: our hosts explore how many women are taking GLP-1 medications or diet pills in the first two years postpartum. Big thanks to Clearblue, here to help you better understand your cycle and identify your most fertile days with their Advanced Digital Ovulation Test. You can learn more about ovulation tests, or shop Clearblue now. Thank you also to Onepass, a membership program for Australia's favourite retailers that is all about saving you a bit of time and money. The Room is produced by Dimity Kirkwood, video produced by Scott Walton, edited by Eilish Gilligan and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt. Our social media team consists of Naima Fatema, and our partnerships managers are Tabitha Rachmat and Tahnee Malina. We're a new show, and the best way to support us is by clicking ‘follow’ on Apple and Spotify, and we're super grateful to anyone who leaves a five-star review while they're at it. Also! An old-fashioned 'Tell a Friend In Real Life' is equally appreciated. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok. Note: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the hosts, and are not medical endorsements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices