A podcast that redefines what it means to be informed in your pregnancy and birth.
This can seem like you are on an overwhelming journey. Breathe. Always come back to the breath. And read on. We are here to help.
[1.06] Brigid and Dr Pat talk about their holidays and read some listener messages.
[6.53] Dr Pat talks about the bleeding that happens post-birth which is called the lochia and what that is and what it looks like.
[9.01] Dr Pat talks about what is an abnormal bleeding post-birth and when to be worried.
[11.58] Dr Pat discusses the first period after birth and how to tell what is a period and what is lochia.
[12.50] Dr Pat explains the things that are important to consider once your period returns post-birth.
[13.12] Brigid and Dr Pat discuss how breastfeeding can impact your periods return and the reason this may happen.
[14.26] Brigid and Dr Pat talk about how some women report that the first few periods back after baby can be a lot heavier and clottier and Dr Pat explains the cause of this.
[16.16] Brigid asks Dr Pat if you can use a tampon in the first period or if you can only use pads.
[17.04] Dr Pat talks about when a woman can expect their period to become regular again and the factors that can influence this.
[19.30] Dr Pat talks about when the right time is to start looking at making a contraception plan.
[20.37] Myth or Fact: Your baby’s movements slow down towards the end of pregnancy
We work and live on Wadawarrung land. We acknowledge the Elders, past present and emerging. We also acknowledge the rich birthing history of aboriginal women and the connection to country that this has been and always will be.
We have 15+ years of running a busy obstetric practice, helping more than 4000 babies to enter this big beautiful world. We live and breathe babies and we are here to help you become MAMA.