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.
[1.19] Chelsea asks about post-birth hormones.
[2.38] Dr Pat talks about premature ovarian insufficiency and how it impacts pregnancies.
[6.12] Dr Pat talks about women returning to premature menopause after birth.
[11.43] Hayley asks about the length of a second labour and the likelihood of second time mums having a tear if they didn’t have one the first time around?
[13.02] Dr Pat and Brigid discuss the cascade of intervention.
[13.53] Dr Pat talks about the length of labour and syntocin.
[17.10] Dr Pat talks about the likelihood of tearing in subsequent births.
[17.45] Emily asks about pregnancy symptoms.
[18.31] Brigid and Dr Pat talks about pregnancy symptoms and how they can differ for each pregnancy.
[21.14] Rebecca asks about sleeping positions in pregnancy.
[22.03] Dr Pat talks about sleeping on your back during late pregnancy and the reason why people recommend that you don’t sleep on your back.
[25.30] Anonymous asks about the return to ovulation after an implanon removal.
[25.50] Dr Pat talks about the return of normal ovulation and charting your cycles.
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.