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.
[1.31] Lauren asks about periods after a miscarriage, and why her period may have changed after a miscarriage.
[2.02] Dr Pat talks about somethings that may be affecting the period, and the next steps that Lauren should take.
[4.33] Bridget asks if there is anything that she can do to help reduce her blood pressure and risk of preeclampsia.
[5.22] Dr Pat talks about some lifestyle changes that can help reduce the risk.
[7.20] A listener ask about the protocol of birth photography and videography in hospitals and how good of a contraception breastfeeding is.
[9.10] Dr Pat talks about lactational-amenorrhea and the types of contraception that are breastfeeding safe.
[12.51] Dr Pat talks about the best way to go about having a birth photographer present at your birth.
[14.40] A listener asks if the first signs of spotting is the start of their periods or if the start is when the flow properly starts.
[15.01] Dr Pat talks about charting your cycle and using an ovulation predictor kit to work-out your cycle.
[16.26] A listener asks about whether her partner’s hobby of cycling would be impacting his fertility.
[16.56] Dr Pat talks about getting a semen analysis and the next steps going forward.
[19.21] A listener asks about secondary infertility.
[19.53] Dr Pat talks about how long to wait before you should start further investigation when trying to conceive and the next steps if you are still not pregnant.
[21.29] A listener asks about how common it is to have a second-degree tear that is not healing completely following a birth.
[22.32] Dr Pat talks about the next steps the listener should take and the specialists she should see.
[24.29] Bree lists some symptoms that she is experiencing and asks if these are signs that her baby is going to come early, and if her having hypermobility will further increase the risk of the baby coming early.
[25.34] Dr Pat explains what Hypermobility is.
[26.54] Dr Pat talks about some of the things that can be done in Bree’s situation.
[30.39] Dr Pat talks about some of the things that Bree can do for her prolapse.
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.