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71. Braxton Hicks vs Early Labour
24 juli 2023 · 17 min
Hands up if you have questioned if it is early labour or more Braxton Hicks? Lees meer
This week in The Kick we give a run down on what to expect with Braxton Hicks, such as:
What they feel like
When they can occur
What to do if they become uncomfortable
Irritable uterus
When it is actually early labour.
If you want your question answered, please leave your message on speakpipe to be chosen for Dr Pat to answer:
https://www.speakpipe.com/growmybaby
LINKS
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70. Should I have a vaginal birth or caesarean section?
17 juli 2023 · 46 min
This ep of The Kick we cover the pros and cons of both vaginal and Caesarean birth. Lees meer
This is a very chatty episode because the answer is…nuanced.
The first question we delve into is why someone would ask this question?
We talk about:
A medical indication where a Caesarean section is suggested.
A history of trauma, or fear surrounding vaginal birth.
Concern about sexual function after vaginal birth
Maybe a birth story has made someone think ‘nope, not for me.’
Or they feel a planned Caesarean section seems more manageable.
You can find links to the episodes Brigid talks about below:
Episode 30. Assisted delivery, a really common birth intervention
https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/30-assisted-delivery-a-really-common-birth-intervention/id1469497070?i=1000472866240
Episode 64. What happens in a planned caesarean?
https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/64-what-happens-in-a-planned-caesarean/id1469497070?i=1000615770213
If you want your question answered, please leave your message on speakpipe to be chosen for Dr Pat to answer:
https://www.speakpipe.com/growmybaby
LINKS
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69. Do you really need ‘bedrest’ in pregnancy?
10 juli 2023 · 21 min
In this episode we explore in this episode why you might be recommended bedrest during pregnancy, as well as its benefits, and potential complications. Lees meer
If you want your question answered, please leave your message on speakpipe to be chosen for Dr Pat to answer:
https://www.speakpipe.com/growmybaby
LINKS
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Just pregnant? Download our checklist to take to your first appointment.
Website: https://www.growmybaby.com.au/
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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68. Who is in the room when you give birth, and why are they there?
3 juli 2023 · 31 min
This episode of The Kick Pregnancy Podcast is all about who is in the room when you give birth, and why they are there. Lees meer
In the ep we:
help you visualise your baby’s birth and prepare you for what you should expect
go through who is in the room and why they are there
talk about the different birth scenarios and how the personnel changes
ask you to think about who you want in the room at different stages
If you want your question answered, please leave your message on speakpipe to be chosen for Dr Pat to answer:
https://www.speakpipe.com/growmybaby
LINKS
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Just pregnant? Download our checklist to take to your first appointment.
Website: https://www.growmybaby.com.au/
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode of The Kick Pregnancy Podcast is brought to you by Monash IVF. Expert fertility care, centered on you.
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67. Ask Dr Pat, or Brigid! Our third Q and A session.
26 juni 2023 · 26 min
Join Dr Pat and Brigid in their third Q and A session as they answer questions from listeners. Lees meer
This Q and A session answers the following listener questions:
Fertility and TTC after a laparoscopy for endometriosis.
Does an under active thyroid have any impact on fertility?
Subsequent VBACs.
Reactions to unplanned pregnancies.
Orthopaedic injuries and delivery options.
Return to fertility after an early pregnancy miscarriage.
If you have a question on IVF pregnancies that you would like answer in an upcoming episode, please leave your message on our speakpipe:
https://www.speakpipe.com/growmybaby
If you want your question answered in an upcoming Q and A, please leave your message on speakpipe to be chosen for Dr Pat to answer:
https://www.speakpipe.com/growmybaby
LINKS
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Just pregnant? Download our checklist to take to your first appointment.
Website: https://www.growmybaby.com.au/
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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66. Does an Obstetrician even like birth plans?
19 juni 2023 · 25 min
You may have heard that obstetricians don’t like birth plans. Lees meer
Well, as you know we love a good myth bust and this old chestnut can join the list.
This episode covers:
Why you may want a birth plan
What goes into a birth plan
Birth plans for all types of births: vaginal, assisted and caesarean
How to ask the 'right' questions of your provider
When to give your birth plan to your provider
If you want your question answered, please leave your message on speakpipe to be chosen for Dr Pat to answer:
https://www.speakpipe.com/growmybaby
LINKS
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Instagram @thekickpregnancypodcast
Facebook @thekickpregnancypodcast
Just pregnant? Download our checklist to take to your first appointment.
Website: https://www.growmybaby.com.au/
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode of The Kick Pregnancy Podcast is brought to you by Monash IVF. Expert fertility care, centered on you.
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65. Breastfeeding but I want to try for a baby
12 juni 2023 · 16 min
This week Dr Pat and Brigid answered a listener's question who wanted to know what to do if you are strictly breastfeeding but wanting to get pregnant. Lees meer
This episode will cover:
Breastfeeding as a method of contraception
Why breastfeeding stops ovulation
How to stimulate ovulation after or while you still breastfeeding
Secondary infertility
If you want your question answered, please leave your message on speakpipe to be chosen for Dr Pat to answer:
https://www.speakpipe.com/growmybaby
LINKS
Join our pregnancy and birth course
Join our getting pregnancy course
Instagram @thekickpregnancypodcast
Facebook @thekickpregnancypodcast
Just pregnant? Download our checklist to take to your first appointment.
Website: https://www.growmybaby.com.au/
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode of The Kick Pregnancy Podcast is brought to you by Monash IVF. Expert fertility care, centered on you.
Search Monashivf.com to learn more.
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64. What happens in a planned caesarean?
5 juni 2023 · 36 min
This episode will cover: Lees meer
What is a planned c-sections
Why you might have a planned c-sections
Rates of planned c-sections
What happens in a planned c-sections
Types of planned c-sections
If you want your question answered, please leave your message on speakpipe to be chosen for Dr Pat to answer:
https://www.speakpipe.com/growmybaby
LINKS
Join our pregnancy and birth course
Join our getting pregnancy course
Instagram @thekickpregnancypodcast
Facebook @thekickpregnancypodcast
Just pregnant? Download our checklist to take to your first appointment.
Website: https://www.growmybaby.com.au/
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode of The Kick Pregnancy Podcast is brought to you by Monash IVF. Expert fertility care, centered on you.
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63. Ask Dr Pat, or Brigid! Our second Q and A session.
29 mei 2023 · 25 min
Join Dr Pat and Brigid in their second Q and A session as they answer questions from listeners. Lees meer
This Q and A session answers the following listener questions:
What to do if you feel like you aren't getting pregnant fast enough.
Should you remove your IUD to start monitoring your cycle.
Male fertility and if there is anything the man can do to improve the quality of sperm.
Getting pregnant with regular 40-44 days cycles and epilepsy
Do they remove your stomach and intestines during a Caesarean? 😳
If you want your question answered, please leave your message on speakpipe to be chosen for Dr Pat to answer:
https://www.speakpipe.com/growmybaby
LINKS
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62. What is a retained placenta?
22 mei 2023 · 25 min
In this episode of The Kick Pregnancy Podcast Dr Pat and Brigid talk all about retained placenta, this episode will cover: Lees meer
An uncomplicated delivery of the placenta
What is a retained placenta?
Signs and symptoms to look out for
The methods of treatment
If you want your question answered, please leave your message on speakpipe to be chosen for Dr Pat to answer:
https://www.speakpipe.com/growmybaby
LINKS
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61. Why is BMI even a thing in pregnancy?
15 mei 2023 · 31 min
This week we answered a listener's question wanting to know whether she should be concerned about being overweight in pregnancy. Lees meer
In this episode you will learn:
What is BMI
When is it measured in pregnancy?
Recommended weight gain in pregnancy
What complications might occur if someone has a high or low BMI
Does having a BMI change pregnancy and labour management?
If you want your question answered, please leave your message on speakpipe to be chosen for Dr Pat to answer:
https://www.speakpipe.com/growmybaby
LINKS
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60. I stopped the pill, now where is my period?
8 mei 2023 · 20 min
One of the most frequently asked question Dr Pat gets is “I’ve just stopped the pill, why don’t I have my period?” and while the answer can vary from person to person we thought that it would be a helpful podcast topic. Lees meer
In today’s episode Dr Pat will be discussing everything from:
How long it should take to get your period back after stopping the pill
If there is anything you can do it induce your period after stopping the pill
Why you period may be absent for months after stopping the pill
Why your period may be irregular after stopping the pill.
This episode will even address whether the pill really causes infertility?
If you want your question answered, please leave your message on speakpipe to be chosen for Dr Pat to answer:
https://www.speakpipe.com/growmybaby
LINKS
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59. Panic calls in pregnancy
1 mei 2023 · 25 min
It is easy to be on high alert during your pregnancy to exposure to everyday life. A blast of car exhaust, a questionable food offering, a snotty, sick toddler snuggling into your shoulder for comfort. This is life yes, but you are also protecting a life and your internal panic button is flashing. Should I be worried? Lees meer
Then your belly grows, and you can no longer see your feet, your centre of gravity is off and smack, you have fallen over a step. Causing quite a scene but your thoughts go to your baby? Should I be worried?
If you are a bit unsure about whether you need to call your healthcare provider, go to emergency, or just ‘bat on’ when you’ve slipped over or been exposed to a virus, in this episode, Dr Pat discusses the situations that you would be best to contact your health care provider.
If you want your question answered, please leave your message on speakpipe to be chosen for Dr Pat to answer:
https://www.speakpipe.com/growmybaby
LINKS
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58. Something essential for pregnancy and birth but, for most of us, we don’t even think about… is water.
24 april 2023 · 29 min
We were asked by Water Aid if we could spread awareness about how creating EQUITY for women in so many countries throughout the world starts with access to water, particularly in pregnancy and birth. Lees meer
We talked about how:
Getting access to birthing centres with running water for drinking, pain relief, sterilisation of equipment, cleaning, toilet flushing and cooling, can dramatically impact the health outcomes for women and their babies.
Finding a way where women, even pregnant women right up to birth, no longer need to collect 20kg+ of water every day because it is “women’s work”. This can enable women to have time to be educated and for the pregnant woman, better comfort, better pelvic floor control and better health outcomes.
We were thrilled to have Rosie Wheen, CEO of WaterAid join us for this episode of The Kick. She speaks so beautifully and passionately, it was mesmerising for us. Have a listen, come back and tell us what stood out for you.
And if you want to know more about WaterAid and how you can support them please go to www.wateraid.org
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LINKS
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57. What if I don't make the hospital in time?
17 april 2023 · 26 min
We have all watched many a movie where a labour goes really fast and the baby is born at home or in the taxi. This is termed Born Before Arrival or BBA. This podcast covers why a BBA may occur, what to do if your urge to push comes before you get to the hospital, any potential risks and what you and your support person can do to help manage the risks. Lees meer
If you want your question answered, please leave your message on speakpipe to be chosen for Dr Pat to answer:
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LINKS
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56. Ask Dr Pat, or Brigid! Our first Q and A session.
10 april 2023 · 26 min
Join Dr Pat and Brigid as they answer questions from listeners. Lees meer
Questions answered in this episode:
After a complex first birth with ongoing pelvic health issues should I opt for Caesarean section?
What is the GBS swab and should we say yes or no to this test?
How common is Vasa previa and can it happen in subsequent pregnancies.
How do I prepare better for newborn life?
What is pregnancy and labour like when you have a history of DVTs?
Resources Dr Pat and Brigid mention:
https://www.jenbutler.com.au/
https://takingcarababies.com/
If you want your question answered, please leave your message on speakpipe to be chosen for Dr Pat to answer:
https://www.speakpipe.com/growmybaby
LINKS
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55. Peek-a-boo. Where the #$@% have we been?
3 april 2023 · 13 min
We are back! It was an unintended break and in this podcast Dr Pat and Brigid tell you where they have been and what is planned for the podcast now. Lees meer
LINKS
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54. All about the menstrual cycle
27 februari 2022 · 36 min
Welcome back to The Kick Pregnancy Podcast! We’ve been very busy behind the scenes and are so excited to be back in your ears. Lees meer
In this episode, we’re discussing everything about the menstrual cycle. We have many frequent questions from listeners about their periods and the symptoms they’re experiencing so Dr Pat is pulling back the curtain today to answer every question that impacts the cycle.
We’ll delve into how the menstrual cycle works, the days of the cycle, how the cycle changes throughout a woman’s life, the causes for irregularities, PCOS, Endometriosis, treatments, pregnancy and so much more.
There are many temporary factors that can impact your period such as weight loss, emotional stress, the Covid vaccine and over-exercising to name a few. Dr Pat will explore each of them to explain how they impact your body and what they mean for your cycle.
This episode is perfect for all women to learn more about their menstrual cycles and understand when there may be a need to seek medical help.
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53. Safe food in pregnancy
19 december 2021 · 1 uur 4 min
When you become pregnant, endless information is thrown at you regarding what foods you can and can’t eat for the next 9 months. It can be very difficult to work out what is scientifically accurate and what has just been passed down from older relatives. Lees meer
In this episode, Brigid is talking about safe food in pregnancy with food and safety expert, Gary Kennedy. Gary has worked with more than 1000 companies and government departments to ensure their food handling is safe and complies with health standards.
In this festive time of year, we’re all going to gatherings where food will be laid out on tables or at the barbeque in the backyard for an extended amount of time. We wanted to talk to an expert to keep you safe during the holidays and ensure your pregnancy is healthy.
We discuss how to store food safely, how to choose safer food options when you’re out and about, what food is best to avoid and why, and what the safer options are for you at Christmas.
This episode is absolutely jam packed full of useful and insightful information. Gary is a wealth of knowledge and we’re very grateful to have him on the show today to help educate pregnant women to make safer food choices.
LINKS
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52. Your rainbow baby with Priyanka Saha
5 december 2021 · 49 min
This episode has a trigger warning for parents who have experienced loss. Lees meer
Planning your pregnancy after the loss of a baby can be a very difficult and anxious time. There are thousands of worries running through your mind and you will want to check on the health of your baby constantly. But it’s important to remember there is also life, hope and joy after loss. Our next guest will bravely share her own story to help other parents open up and support each other to heal.
In this episode, Brigid is talking with the inspiring and remarkable Priyanka Saha. Priyanka has founded the Lily Calvert foundation and set up the storytelling platform ‘The Murmuring of Ten Million’. She is also a lawyer, runs a cyber security company, and is on the board of a regional Victorian health service.
Priyanka’s first-born daughter, Lily, died when she was just 10 months old from an incurable brain condition known as Miller Dieker Syndrome. She found out she was pregnant again only one week after the funeral for Lily. This was such a terrifying and challenging time for her and her partner trying to handle all of the anxiety and dread that there would be something wrong.
Priyanka defines a ‘rainbow baby’ as sunlight shining through water to create a rainbow. This means allowing the happiness and the sadness to sit alongside one another - feeling happy does not cancel out your grief. Once you understand this, you will begin to find peace.
Priyanka courageously shares her experience of parenting a child who is dying and speaks candidly about the realities of trying to conceive and go through pregnancy after loss. By sharing her story she is hoping to help others to navigate the highs and the lows, grief and joy, and the anxieties that exist during pregnancy and parenting your rainbow baby.
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51. Clotting in pregnancy and postpartum
24 november 2021 · 19 min
Clotting in pregnancy and during the postpartum period can be a significant concern for a new Mum. To treat clots, doctors will try to adopt a preventative approach and prescribe anticoagulants during pregnancy and the postpartum phase to reduce the risk in at risk patients. Lees meer
But who is an at risk patient?
Will the baby be affected?
In this episode, we are discussing everything you need to know about clotting. Pregnancy increases your risk of clotting by 5 to 10x and the postpartum period increases your risk 15 to 35x!
We’ll talk about the different factors that increase your risk and the type of preventative measures that doctors will prescribe. We’ll go through exactly what you can expect when taking anti-coagulants during your pregnancy and after you’ve given birth. To ensure you have the full picture, we’ll discuss the signs and symptoms of a clot and explore how your hospital will diagnose it.
The potential of developing a clot can understandably cause anxiety in new Mums so we wanted to inform you all about how this is prevented, diagnosed and treated to assuage your concerns. Let us know if you have any questions or thoughts on this topic, we’d love to hear from you.
LINKS
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50. Choosing the sex of your baby
11 november 2021 · 17 min
Can you choose the sex of your baby? Lees meer
This is probably one of the most commonly asked questions when someone becomes pregnant and has been requested from one of our listeners.
It’s easy to understand why people would want to choose the sex. Perhaps you have a family of three boys already and are hoping for a girl or vice versa.
In this episode, we discuss the stories floating around that promise to deliver a certain sex. Everybody has heard them - whether you have to face north at the time of conception or schedule your perfect date and time of conception with numerical planning - we’ve heard them all.
We’ll explore the Shettles Method and if there is any merit to this procedure.
Unfortunately, there is only really one way to guarantee the sex of your baby and that’s through IVF. We’ll talk about how this method works to ensure a particular sex and the strict limitations to using this procedure in Australia.
We’ll also discuss the disappointment and guilt new parents can feel when they have a baby that isn’t the sex they were hoping for. This feeling can continue on into parenting, so it’s important we look at how to handle these emotions to support each other.
LINKS
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49. Iron: Before, during and after pregnancy
13 september 2021 · 37 min
We have all heard about how important iron is during pregnancy, but did you know that it is just as important when you are pre-pregnancy and breastfeeding? Lees meer
In today’s episode, we are talking about all matters relating to iron. Pregnant mothers' bodies need to literally make more blood to support the growing baby, and to do this she needs adequate iron levels. Through the birthing process, women lose blood, so it is important that you are not iron deficient or anemic leading into it because you need to have blood to spare.
The challenge is that you may think low iron symptoms, such as feeling tired, are because you are pregnant, but in actuality, you may be iron deficient.
Remember, it is so important to advocate for yourself with your doctor to ensure that you are being tested for iron deficiency (both through hemoglobin and ferritin) if you are feeling tired, fatigued, exhausted, or depressed.
We all need iron, it doesn’t matter if you are a man or a woman. But women have the added complexities of the pre-pregnancy phase, the pregnancy phase, the breastfeeding phase, and the loss of iron through menstruation.
We love hearing from you! Send us your questions for our next podcast through Speak Pipe so we can have your voice on the show.
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48. Becoming Dad and ways to support your partner
12 juli 2021 · 28 min
If there was a gold standard for being a Dad, it’s sure to look like Mitch Papas, who joins us today to talk about how to be a supportive partner during pregnancy and beyond. Lees meer
In this episode, Mitch shares the journey he and his wife, Georgia, went on as they planned to conceive and the importance of being curious, doing research and supporting your partner as much as you can.
We talk about tracking cycles, learning about your partner’s medical history, and thinking ahead so you can speak to your employer about taking time off work. Mitch shares his practical advice for how Dads can be the best possible support to their partners and we also talk about the importance of celebrating men who are doing so.
We’ll be releasing Part 2 to this episode on how to be a great partner in childbirth, which will be exclusively available only for members in the Grow My Baby program. Join up to check it out.
LINKS
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47. Nausea, vomiting and HG
1 juli 2021 · 25 min
Nausea and vomiting during the first trimester of pregnancy is pretty common, which doesn’t make it any less yucky, but most women do start feeling better around 12 weeks. Unfortunately for some women who are diagnosed with Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG), their experience is much more severe. We have a lot of compassion for those women battling through pregnancy. Lees meer
Hyperemesis Gravidarum is something that has been somewhat misunderstood and these women can be seen as someone with morning sickness who just complains a lot. We want to break that stigma today as we unpack what HG is, how it’s diagnosed, the common treatments and when it will finally end.
Dr Pat sheds some light on what happens when nausea doesn’t get under control, when hospitalisation may be necessary, how to make sure you and your baby get the nutrients you require and the importance of looking after your mental health throughout pregnancy and beyond.
If you’re battling morning sickness or even worse, HG, hang in there and make sure you visit your GP for a checkup.
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46. COVID19 & Vaccine update
11 juni 2021 · 17 min
We have an important bonus episode for you today to keep all our listeners up to date with the latest Australian recommendations for the Covid vaccination during pregnancy. Lees meer
Due to the nature of Covid, we’re learning information as we go along. In this episode, Pat gives us the run down on previous advice from the Australian government and how this advice has changed now that we have more significant data on the effects of Covid and the Covid vaccine in pregnant women.
Pat explains what an mRNA vaccine is, how it works, the possible side effects and sheds some light on some of the “Instanews” you may have heard on social media.
LINKS
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45. Pelvic Girdle Pain in Pregnancy with Kath Baquie
20 mei 2021 · 46 min
We get a lot of questions coming in through our DM’s and this episode is a response to a request from one of those lovely listeners who was diagnosed with Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD) at week 15 of pregnancy. Lees meer
What is Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction, you ask? Apart from being a mouthful to say, it can also be referred to as pelvic girdle pain and it’s something I struggled with during my third and fourth pregnancies. And let me tell you, it’s painful.
To help answer some questions surrounding pelvic girdle pain, what it is, why women get it and what can be done about it, I’m joined by Kath Baquie, a perinatal physiotherapist, mum of three young girls with plenty of personal and professional experience in the area.
Kath is the founder of FitNest Mama, an online membership providing support and inspiration for pregnant women and new mums. In this episode we talk about the different reasons why some women develop pelvic girdle pain, the common risk factors and different ways to help ease the pain and discomfort associated with it.
We talk about the importance of taking care of our bodies as they undergo such huge change throughout pregnancy and childbirth and Kath’s recommendation for all women to engage in a postnatal rehab plan.
If you’ve got a little niggle or perhaps battling severe discomfort, this episode will be really helpful for you. Don’t put up with pain if you don’t need to!
LINKS
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44. When you hear..."Your baby is in distress."
22 maart 2021 · 28 min
The phrase "your baby is in distress" can change the course of your baby's birth... and your experience of becoming mama. Lees meer
This topic is a request from a second time mama, ready to have her second baby but still holding the memory of her first birth.
Remember, we want you to birth the first time like its your second. What does this mean? This means that we get educated! We know second time mamas will listen to this and we invite all first time mamas to do the same. We are here for support and to help with your questions on our socials.
In this episode we cover:
(3:30) The general pattern for first and subsequent births
(5:33) Doppler monitoring
(6:09) CTG monitoring
(7:56) Syntocinon infusion and its impact it can have on a baby and what we need to do
(10:15) How fetal scalp electrode and fetal venous blood sampling can be used to determine you baby's wellbeing
(18:57) How we can help prevent the "lights and siren" emergency
(21:08) Making decisions when there is a degree of uncertainty
(27:17) Mindset around intervention and how education helps
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Why did we start this podcast? Well we think there is a barrier for women to get EXPERT pregnancy info that is practical, relatable and easy to understand.
Dr Pat has helped 1000s of women have their babies and through this we know that this kind of information given to a woman at the right time can totally change her experience of pregnancy and birth.
We invite you to check out our free pregnancy quiz at www.growmybaby.com.au
LINKS
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43. IUGR: How do you know if your baby is too small?
6 november 2020 · 31 min
At your antenatal appointments, from about 20 weeks of your pregnancy you will (…should) be having some monitoring of your baby’s growth. Firstly, by the simple tape measure test, up over your tummy to the top of your uterus and then by ultrasound if needed. Lees meer
What we are trying to determine is if your baby is small for dates. This is known as Intrauterine Growth Restriction or IUGR.
In this podcast we talk about:
What is EFW or estimated fetal weight
How EFW is measured and the measurement accuracy.
What other ways we measure your baby's health
Problems that can arise if your baby is diagnose with IUGR
What plans need to be made if your baby is measuring small for dates.
When sometimes... you just have a small baby.
Why did we start this podcast? Well we think there is a barrier for women to get EXPERT pregnancy info that is practical, relatable and easy to understand.
Dr Pat has helped 1000s of women have their babies and through this we know that this kind of information given to a woman at the right time can totally change her experience of pregnancy and birth.
We invite you to be our part of our family over on Instagram @thekickpregnancypodcast or UP LEVEL your knowledge and support by joining our program at www.growmybaby.com.au
And a BIG thank you for listening to ‘The Kick’ and please if you haven’t already please subscribe (iTunes) or follow (Spotify) and share with a friend.
LINKS
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42. How long to wait between babies and why?
4 september 2020 · 21 min
How long between babies is a question that pops up ALOT. It is a big topic with lots of different factors in helping you make your decision. Lees meer
Financially able? Physically ready? Emotionally ready? Mentally ready?
Even how many babies are you planning?
All of these things matter when trying to decide when to have your next baby.
In this episode we sneak in a little chat about our own journey and the factors we considered to help us decide when to try for another baby.
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Want to have Dr Pat and Brigid guide you through your pregnancy? Join our expert led pregnancy program at www.growmybaby.com.au
Why did we start this podcast? Well we think there is a barrier for women to get EXPERT pregnancy info that is practical, relatable and easy to understand.
Dr Pat has helped 1000s of women have their babies and through this we know that this kind of information given to a woman at the right time can totally change her experience of pregnancy and birth.
Come and join us in our GrowMyBaby program
LINKS
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41. Your newborn with early parenting consultant Jen Butler
19 augustus 2020 · 32 min
This episode Brigid talks with early parenting consultant, Jen Butler. Jen is a midwife, maternal and child health nurse, IBCLC trained lactation consultant, sleep consultant and circle of security facilitator. Lees meer
Jen talks about her top tips when it comes to the common things on a new parent's mind. Namely - Feeding, Sleeping and understanding what is normal baby development.
Jen is the creator of The Happy Baby Code and can be found at https://www.jenniferbutler.com.au/
In the podcast she mentions her free training. Register here until Aug 20th, 2020 click this link Jen Butler's Parenting Workshop
If you want expert information during your pregnancy to help stop the overwhelm come and join Brigid and Dr Pat in their online pregnancy program .
LINKS
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40. When a baby dies. Part 2
17 augustus 2020 · 35 min
Today we talk to Founder and Director of @naturalgraceaustralia Libby Moloney. It is a truly beautiful and at times heartbreaking conversation about the 'next steps' that a family can take if their baby dies. Lees meer
We hope everyone listens if only to help support friends, family, strangers who might be going through the heartbreak of the loss of their baby.
There are some incredible resources for everyone to access who may have experienced pregnancy and baby loss and for people who may need support after listening to our podcast.
(Sorry if we have missed any)
Organisations like:
@pinkelephantsupport
@bearsofhope
@pandanational
@cope.org.auAnd some incredible women who have developed resources after the loss of their baby:
@miles_apart
@heartspacebook
@mybabysvoice
@mylifeof_loveLittle babies. Held in our hearts. ❤️
LINKS
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39. Why a baby dies. Part 1
13 augustus 2020 · 33 min
This is the first of our two part series about baby loss. It was recorded ages ago but we've delayed publishing it again and again. We just thought there's too much heartbreak at the moment to add something else to the mix of 2020. Lees meer
But you have requested this topic many times and we realised that it is needed. There are parents coping with the loss of their baby every day.
This is for them but it also for everyone else so we can all be better supports for our friends, family and strangers.
It will be hard for some, probably most, and we have compiled a list of resources for everyone to access who may have experienced pregnancy and baby loss and for people who may need support after listening to our podcast.
(Sorry if we have missed any)
Organisations like:
@pinkelephantsupport
@bearsofhope
@pandanational
@cope.org.auLittle babies. Held in our hearts. ❤️
Want to have Dr Pat and Brigid guide you through your pregnancy? Join our expert led pregnancy program at www.growmybaby.com.au
Why did we start this podcast? Well we think there is a barrier for women to get EXPERT pregnancy info that is practical, relatable and easy to understand.
Dr Pat has helped 1000s of women have their babies and through this we know that this kind of information given to a woman at the right time can totally change her experience of pregnancy and birth.
Come and join us in our GrowMyBaby program
LINKS
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38. Keira Rumble: ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, endometriosis & waiting for a baby
30 juli 2020 · 36 min
In this episode we talk to Keira Rumble, founder of Krumbled foods and Beauty Bites. She candidly, and calmly, walks us through her 5 pregnancy losses as she continues on her rollercoaster journey to having a baby. She has experienced miscarriages, an ectopic pregnancy, a loss of a fallopian tube, endometriosis surgery and the possibility of IVF to help her get to her goal of starting her family. Lees meer
We talk about:
Ectopic pregnancy diagnosis, treatment and recovery
What we can do better to support women through pregnancy loss both medically and via our social supports.
We define a heterotopic pregnancy
The importance of women knowing what a normal and abnormal period is
How to manage your emotional and mental health dealing with fertility trauma
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Want to have Dr Pat and Brigid guide you through your pregnancy? Join our expert led pregnancy program at www.growmybaby.com.au
Why did we start this podcast? Well we think there is a barrier for women to get EXPERT pregnancy info that is practical, relatable and easy to understand.
Dr Pat has helped 1000s of women have their babies and through this we know that this kind of information given to a woman at the right time can totally change her experience of pregnancy and birth.
You can follow Keira at @krumble on instagram
LINKS
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37. All about the umbilical cord
23 juli 2020 · 27 min
The umbilical cord is an incredible structure, the connection between mother and baby. It is beautifully adapted and designed to do exactly the job it needs to do, help us grow our baby. Lees meer
In this episode we talk about:
A little bit about the anatomy
How the umbilical is protected from compression
True and false knots in the umbilical cord
Cord accidents and what we can do to prevent them
What happens if a cord is wrapped around your baby’s neck
When there is a cord prolapse
Delayed cord clamping
Cord blood storage
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Want to have Dr Pat and Brigid guide you through your pregnancy? Join our expert led pregnancy program at www.growmybaby.com.au
Why did we start this podcast? Well we think there is a barrier for women to get EXPERT pregnancy info that is practical, relatable and easy to understand.
Dr Pat has helped 1000s of women have their babies and through this we know that this kind of information given to a woman at the right time can totally change her experience of pregnancy and birth.
LINKS
Instagram @thekickpregnancypodcast_
Facebook @thekickpregnancypodcast
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36. What you need to know about your thyroid in pregnancy.
16 juli 2020 · 24 min
Issues with your thyroid are common in the baby-making years. In Australia about 2-3% of pregnant women are hypo or hyperthyroid. Then there is post-partum thyroditis. This is something that happens to 1 in 20 women after their baby is born. This needs careful assessment because the signs and symptoms can be dismissed as 'just part of having a newborn' or it can look like postnatal depression. Lees meer
In this podcast we talk about:
What the thyroid gland does in our body
What is hypo and hyperthyroidism
The special plans you have to make in pre-pregnancy
What changes during your pregnancy if you have problems with your thyroid
What medication you can take during your pregnancy
What is post-partum thyroiditis
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Want to have Dr Pat and Brigid guide you through your pregnancy? Join our expert led pregnancy program at www.growmybaby.com.au
Why did we start this podcast? Well we think there is a barrier for women to get EXPERT pregnancy info that is practical, relatable and easy to understand.
Dr Pat has helped 1000s of women have their babies and through this we know that this kind of information given to a woman at the right time can totally change her experience of pregnancy and birth.
LINKS
Instagram @thekickpregnancypodcast_
Facebook @thekickpregnancypodcast
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35. Epilepsy and what to do about getting pregnant and growing a baby
8 juli 2020 · 20 min
Epilepsy is pretty common, about 1% of our population take some form of anti-epileptic medication and about 2000 women in Australia each year have a pregnancy when they have epilepsy. Lees meer
The effect of anti-epileptic drugs are highly relevant to women's health from the contraceptive choice, right up to the management of pregnancy and breastfeeding. If this is you, then this podcast will give you tonnes of answers.
We talk about:
Who is in your healthcare team
Contraception and epilepsy
Folate needs during pre-pregnancy and pregnancy
Labour and epilepsy
How your medication needs may change during pregnancy and breastfeeding
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Want to have Dr Pat and Brigid guide you through pre-pregnancy and growing your baby? Join our expert led pregnancy program at www.growmybaby.com.au
Why did we start this podcast? Well we think there is a barrier for women to get EXPERT pregnancy info that is practical, relatable and easy to understand.
Dr Pat has helped 1000s of women have their babies and through this we know that this kind of information given to a woman at the right time can totally change her experience of pregnancy and birth.
LINKS
Instagram @thekickpregnancypodcast_
Facebook @thekickpregnancypodcast
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34. What is a VBAC (vaginal birth after caesarean) and is it for you?
18 juni 2020 · 42 min
VBAC or vaginal birth after Caesarean is possible for lots of women. Lees meer
There are a few ‘rules’ to help get you to your goal of a vaginal birth after having a Caesarean but the primary driver is…you have to want it.
There are some extra interventions that will happen and knowing this before your labour is key so the interventions don’t detract from your experience.
In this podcast we talk about:
What makes you a good candidate for a successful VBAC
Why there needs to be monitoring during a VBAC labour
What pain relief is available
How to get in the right mindset for your VBAC
Why knowing the ‘rules’ of a VBAC labour helps
What the elephant in the room is when it comes to VBAC.
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Want to have Dr Pat and Brigid guide you through your pregnancy? Join our expert led pregnancy program at www.growmybaby.com.au
Why did we start this podcast? Well we think there is a barrier for women to get EXPERT pregnancy info that is practical, relatable and easy to understand.
Dr Pat has helped 1000s of women have their babies and through this we know that this kind of information given to a woman at the right time can totally change her experience of pregnancy and birth.
LINKS
Instagram @thekickpregnancypodcast_
Facebook @thekickpregnancypodcast
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33. Are fibroids a problem in pregnancy?
10 juni 2020 · 39 min
Did you know that by about 45 years old, nearly every women will have little fibroids, about 2-3 millimetres in their uterus? Lees meer
These are round hard swellings of your uterine muscle and are often the cause of heavy periods.
Although reasonably uncommon in your pre-pregnancy years, if you have a diagnosis of fibroids there are some factors for you to consider when you are trying for a baby.
In this podcast we chat about:
What symptoms are caused by fibroids
How fibroids are diagnosed
How fibroids can impact getting pregnant
What to do if you have fibroids and you are trying to get pregnant
What impact they have during your pregnancy
What is the treatment plan for fibroids
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Why did we start this podcast? Well we think there is a barrier for women to get EXPERT pregnancy info that is practical, relatable and easy to understand.
Dr Pat has helped 1000s of women have their babies and through this we know that this kind of information given to a woman at the right time can totally change her experience of pregnancy and birth.
Join our program to have us walk with your through getting pregnant and having a baby www.growmybaby.com.au
LINKS
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Facebook @thekickpregnancypodcast
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32. What is a shortened or insufficient cervix?
22 mei 2020 · 23 min
One of the things we are measuring when you have an ultrasound during pregnancy is the length of your cervix. We want it to be long and strong right up until late pregnancy and ideally past 37 weeks. Lees meer
For some women, their cervix is found to be shortened or insufficient and they need surveillance and sometimes treatment to make sure their cervix doesn't open and trigger early labour.
In this ep we talk about:
How the ultrasound test is done
What happens if your cervix is shortening
What can be done to stop early labour
What can be done to help prevent an insufficient cervix for your next pregnancy
How common is insufficient cervix
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Why did we start this podcast? Well we think there is a barrier for women to get EXPERT pregnancy info that is practical, relatable and easy to understand.
Dr Pat has helped 1000s of women have their babies and through this we know that this kind of information given to a woman at the right time can totally change her experience of pregnancy and birth.
We invite you to do our free pregnancy quiz or join our program to have us guide your through your pregnancy at www.growmybaby.com.au
LINKS
Instagram @thekickpregnancypodcast_
Facebook @thekickpregnancypodcast
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31. Ectopic pregnancy and what you need to know
12 mei 2020 · 24 min
Ectopic pregnancy is another 'not rare' situation that is worthwhile knowing something about. This comes from a listener's request where she felt lost after being diagnosed with an ectopic pregnancy at an early 6 week dating scan. Lees meer
And we see this happen. Suddenly you are in the system as you start your medical treatment. All while you are also trying to cope with the grief of your miscarriage.
In this ep we talk about:
A little anatomy
Symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy
Different treatment options
Whether your fertility is impacted after an ectopic
The chance of another ectopic pregnancy
Why it happens
What you can do to prevent it
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Why did we start this podcast? Well we think there is a barrier for women to get EXPERT pregnancy info that is practical, relatable and easy to understand.
Dr Pat has helped 1000s of women have their babies and through this we know that this kind of information given to a woman at the right time can totally change her experience of pregnancy and birth.
We invite you to do our free pregnancy quiz or come join our pregnancy program at www.growmybaby.com.au
LINKS
Instagram @thekickpregnancypodcast_
Facebook @thekickpregnancypodcast
Ask a question on the podcast: Send a voice message to GrowMyBaby
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode of The Kick Pregnancy Podcast is brought to you by Monash IVF. Expert fertility care, centered on you.
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30. Assisted delivery, a really common birth intervention.
28 april 2020 · 38 min
We don't hear about assisted delivery as an intervention as commonly as we hear about Caesarean birth. Lees meer
BUT more than a third of mamas having their first baby will have their baby born with help from forceps or the vacuum.
Seems like something we should know about right?
In this podcast we talk about:
When you need assistance in your delivery
What type of assistance is used in what circumstance
The risks and benefits of different procedures
The questions you should ask you health provider
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Why did we start this podcast? Well we think there is a barrier for women to get EXPERT pregnancy info that is practical, relatable and easy to understand.
Dr Pat has helped 1000s of women have their babies and through this we know that this kind of information given to a woman at the right time can totally change her experience of pregnancy and birth.
LINKS
Instagram @thekickpregnancypodcast_
Facebook @thekickpregnancypodcast
Ask a question on the podcast: Send a voice message to GrowMyBaby
Join the Grow My Baby Program
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This episode of The Kick Pregnancy Podcast is brought to you by Monash IVF. Expert fertility care, centered on you.
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29. Do you know your blood type? Rhesus disease in pregnancy
18 april 2020 · 18 min
Unless you are a blood donor or have had an operation in the past, you may not know your blood type until you are pregnant. This is really common. Lees meer
Why does it matter?
As well as blood type, the ABO system, there are lots of different markers on the surface of our red blood cells. The system in pregnancy that we are interested in is the Rhesus system and the effect it can have on your baby (and subsequent babies).
Want to have Dr Pat and Brigid guide you through your pregnancy? Join our expert led pregnancy program at www.growmybaby.com.au
In this podcast we talk:
The different blood types
What the Rhesus marker means
What to do if you are Rhesus negative
What is Rhesus disease
How do we prevent Rhesus disease
How common is Rhesus negative
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Why did we start this podcast? Well we think there is a barrier for women to get EXPERT pregnancy info that is practical, relatable and easy to understand.
Dr Pat has helped 1000s of women have their babies and through this we know that this kind of information given to a woman at the right time can totally change her experience of pregnancy and birth.
LINKS
Instagram @thekickpregnancypodcast_
Facebook @thekickpregnancypodcast
Ask a question on the podcast: Send a voice message to GrowMyBaby
Join the Grow My Baby Program
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode of The Kick Pregnancy Podcast is brought to you by Monash IVF. Expert fertility care, centered on you.
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28. Tearing in childbirth (and your vagina after baby)
9 april 2020 · 47 min
Tearing might be on your mind as you get nearer to the birth of your baby. We know you are worried about the pain and how it might impact on your pelvic floor health. Your sex life. Your continence. Lees meer
For first time mamas, please know everybody gets a little bit of tearing. Whether it is a little - like a graze, or a lot, like a rare fourth degree tear - depends on a few factors and we have tips in this episode to help prevent or minimise your tearing. We also talk about what to do after you have birthed your baby to give you the best chance of pelvic floor recovery.
In this episode we talk about:
Some anatomy. Perineum, anus, vulva. All the good bits.
Things to prevent or minimise tearing.
How a pregnancy coach can help slow tearing in the pushing phase of labour.
What is an episiotomy and when might it be used.
The difference between a first, second, third and fourth degree tear.
What we mean by “Don’t fear the tear, it’s the undiagnosed tear without repair”
We answer a listener’s question “should I have a Caesarean to avoid tearing?"
Why you should have a full inspection of your perineum on the day of giving birth.
What to do for your second baby if you’ve had tearing with your first.
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Why did we start this podcast? Well we think there is a barrier for women to get EXPERT pregnancy info that is practical, relatable and easy to understand.
Dr Pat has helped 1000s of women have their babies and through this we know that this kind of information given to a woman at the right time can totally change her experience of pregnancy and birth.
We invite you to do our free pregnancy quiz at www.growmybaby.com.au
LINKS
Instagram @thekickpregnancypodcast_
Facebook @thekickpregnancypodcast
Ask a question on the podcast: Send a voice message to GrowMyBaby
Join the Grow My Baby Program
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode of The Kick Pregnancy Podcast is brought to you by Monash IVF. Expert fertility care, centered on you.
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27. Miscarriage. The common pain we share in silence.
2 april 2020 · 47 min
1 in 5 pregnancies will end in a miscarriage but even as common as this is, it's not an easy topic to talk about it. This episode may be hard for some (or all) to hear. Please make sure you have your supports in place if you choose to listen. And we hope everyone listens. Lees meer
In this episode we have a poignant story from one of listeners, Mai, talking about her miscarriage, the process and the pain and the joy of becoming pregnant again.
We cover:
The types of miscarriage
How miscarriages are diagnosed
Ways we can support someone who has had a miscarriage
Treatment of miscarriage
When to start trying again
Plus MORE
We talk about www.cope.org.au , www.pinkelephantsupport.com and www.beyondblue.org.au
Why did we start this podcast? Well we think there is a barrier for women to get EXPERT pregnancy info that is practical, relatable and easy to understand.
Dr Pat has helped 1000s of women have their babies and through this we know that this kind of information given to a woman at the right time can totally change her experience of pregnancy and birth.
We invite you to do our free pregnancy quiz at www.growmybaby.com.au
LINKS
Instagram @thekickpregnancypodcast_
Facebook @thekickpregnancypodcast
Ask a question on the podcast: Send a voice message to GrowMyBaby
Join the Grow My Baby Program
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode of The Kick Pregnancy Podcast is brought to you by Monash IVF. Expert fertility care, centered on you.
Search Monashivf.com to learn more.
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26. Getting pregnant: 101
19 maart 2020 · 34 min
Sometimes we need to go back to basics. This episode is for anyone who is thinking they might need a few hints on what they can be doing to increase their chances of getting pregnant. It's a bit light hearted and for some couples, this ep will be enough to help you well on your way to BABY. Lees meer
In this episode Dr Pat and Brigid talk about:
What we mean when we say 'better nick'
What a regular cycle means
What your teeth have to do with it
What your potential birth choices are
Even when to start working on names.
Plus lots more.
Why did we start this podcast? Well we think there is a barrier for women to get EXPERT pregnancy info that is practical, relatable and easy to understand.
Dr Pat has helped 1000s of women have their babies and through this we know that this kind of information given to a woman at the right time can totally change her experience of pregnancy and birth.
We invite you to do our free pregnancy quiz at www.growmybaby.com.au
LINKS
Instagram @thekickpregnancypodcast_
Facebook @thekickpregnancypodcast
Ask a question on the podcast: Send a voice message to GrowMyBaby
Join the Grow My Baby Program
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode of The Kick Pregnancy Podcast is brought to you by Monash IVF. Expert fertility care, centered on you.
Search Monashivf.com to learn more.
This episode of The Kick Pregnancy Podcast is brought to you by BabyBee. Shop the range online at WWW.babybeeprams.com.au
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25. Postpartum haemorrhage; Bleeding at birth
2 maart 2020 · 26 min
This is a tough subject. Bleeding or more specifically, a postpartum haemorrhage is a common fear women have as they get closer to the birth of their baby. Lees meer
Does everyone bleed at birth? Well yes, everybody has blood loss during childbirth but normal blood loss is not what everyone is worried about. It is postpartum haemorrhage. The lights and sirens emergency.
In this podcast we cover:
Why not every PPH is an emergency
What is considered a post partum haemorrhage. (PPH)
How blood loss gets measured
Who is at more risk of PPH
What causes PPH
What happens if you have a PPH
Will you have another PPH in subsequent pregnancies
+MORE
Why did we start this podcast? Well we think there is a barrier for women to get EXPERT pregnancy info that is practical, relatable and easy to understand.
Dr Pat has helped 1000s of women have their babies and through this we know that this kind of information given to a woman at the right time can totally change her experience of pregnancy and birth.
We invite you to do our free pregnancy quiz at www.growmybaby.com.au
LINKS
Instagram @thekickpregnancypodcast_
Facebook @thekickpregnancypodcast
Ask a question on the podcast: Send a voice message to GrowMyBaby
Join the Grow My Baby Program
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode of The Kick Pregnancy Podcast is brought to you by Monash IVF. Expert fertility care, centered on you.
Search Monashivf.com to learn more.
This episode of The Kick Pregnancy Podcast is brought to you by BabyBee. Shop the range online at WWW.babybeeprams.com.au
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24. Maybe I have PCOS?
19 februari 2020 · 30 min
PCOS or polycystic ovarian syndrome is not simply a disease of the ovaries. The ovaries are one part of this complex hormonal syndrome which CAN include symptoms such as excess body hair, increased weight, acne and insulin resistance. Or just to trick us, no obvious symptoms until you start to trying to get pregnant. Lees meer
The focus then becomes the ovaries. This is because for some women with PCOS they are anovulatory meaning they don’t ovulate BUT this doesn’t mean PCOS = infertility, it just means you may need some help putting the extra ingredient in to your baby making mix.
In this episode we cover:
What is PCOS
What are likely symptoms
Is it painful?
How it gets diagnosed
What are some of the treatments available
What healthcare professionals you may need
What happens if you are not ovulating
What is lean PCOS
+MORE
Why did we start this podcast? Well we think there is a barrier for women to get EXPERT pregnancy info that is practical, relatable and easy to understand.
Dr Pat has helped 1000s of women have their babies and through this we know that this kind of information given to a woman at the right time can totally change her experience of pregnancy and birth.
We invite you to do our free pregnancy quiz at www.growmybaby.com.au
We also talk about www.jeanhailes.org.au on this podcast. An excellent resource.
And thank you for listening to ‘The Kick’. Could we ask a big favour? If you love it would you please leave us a review and share with a friend?
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LINKS
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Ask a question on the podcast: Send a voice message to GrowMyBaby
Join the Grow My Baby Program
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode of The Kick Pregnancy Podcast is brought to you by Monash IVF. Expert fertility care, centered on you.
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23. How do you know if you have pre-eclampsia?
4 februari 2020 · 23 min
Pre-eclampsia is not rare so it is worth finding out something about it. About 7% of all pregnancies are affected by pre-eclampsia. Sometimes it just needs to be monitored, sometimes it can rapidly deteriorate and the treatment for you and your baby becomes a decision about whether your baby is better off ‘out than in’. Lees meer
In this episode we cover:
What is high blood pressure
What are the signs and symptoms of pre-eclampsia
Who is at risk of developing pre-eclampsia
What you can do to help with high blood pressure
How we treat pre-eclampsia
+MORE
Why did we start this podcast? Well we think there is a barrier for women to get EXPERT pregnancy info that is practical, relatable and easy to understand.
Dr Pat has helped 1000s of women have their babies and through this we know that this kind of information given to a woman at the right time can totally change her experience of pregnancy and birth.
We invite you to do our free pregnancy quiz at www.growmybaby.com.au
And a big thank you for listening to ‘The Kick’. We would love it if you would subscribe (iTunes) or follow (Spotify) and share with a friend.
LINKS
Instagram @thekickpregnancypodcast_
Facebook @thekickpregnancypodcast
Ask a question on the podcast: Send a voice message to GrowMyBaby
Join the Grow My Baby Program
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode of The Kick Pregnancy Podcast is brought to you by Monash IVF. Expert fertility care, centered on you.
Search Monashivf.com to learn more.
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22. ALL the LATE pregnancy symptoms
22 januari 2020 · 52 min
This is a long list of ALL of the symptoms in LATE pregnancy. Ok, not all. It is already the longest episode we have ever recorded. But if you’ve been wondering if you should worry about the itch on your belly or see someone about your swollen ankles or what you can do about not sleeping at night then you need to listen to this podcast. Lees meer
In this episode we talk about:
Good benefits of late stage pregnancy. Yes we found a few.
Insomnia
Urinary frequency
Pelvic pain
Carpal tunnel syndrome
PUPPS
All the different types of varicose veins
Pregnancy headaches
Anxiety and depression
+MORE.
Why did we start this podcast? Well we think there is a barrier for women to get EXPERT pregnancy info that is practical, relatable and easy to understand.
Dr Pat has helped 1000s of women have their babies and through this we know that this kind of information given to a woman at the right time can totally change her experience of pregnancy and birth.
We invite you to do our free pregnancy quiz at www.growmybaby.com.au
And a big thank you for listening to ‘The Kick’. We would love it if you would subscribe (iTunes) or follow (Spotify) and share with a friend.
LINKS
Instagram @thekickpregnancypodcast_
Facebook @thekickpregnancypodcast
Ask a question on the podcast: Send a voice message to GrowMyBaby
Join the Grow My Baby Program
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode of The Kick Pregnancy Podcast is brought to you by Monash IVF. Expert fertility care, centered on you.
Search Monashivf.com to learn more.
This episode of The Kick Pregnancy Podcast is brought to you by BabyBee. Shop the range online at WWW.babybeeprams.com.au