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.
[2.38] Haylea introduces herself to the listeners.
[3.20] Haylea talks about having a stroke and how this affected her period.
[5.30] Haylea talks about getting diagnosed with endometriosis and undergoing ovulation induction to help with conception.
[9.30] Haylea talks about the conversation she had with Dr Pat around using clexane injections daily to be anticoagulated during her pregnancy to keep both her and baby safe.
[12.50] Haylea talks about the process that she went through with the injections and what she did to help.
[17.20] Dr Pat talks about the impact that clexane has on birth.
[18.22] Haylea talks about her induction and stopping clexane prior to birth and starting it back up post-birth. Haylea also talks about having Archie at 38 and 2 rather than at term.
[21.00] Haylea talks about losing her mucus plug and how this impacted her induction.
[25.10] Haylea and Dr Pat talk about why the vacuum was used to assist Haylea during the ‘pushing phase’ of labour.
[28.15] Haylea talks about how the GrowMyBaby program helped her throughout her pregnancy.
[30.01] Haylea talks about what she wishes she knew prior to becoming pregnant and a mum.
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.