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.
[2.07] Anonymous asks about cervical fluid tracking from a C-section scar niche.
[2.37] Dr Pat talks about past delivery history and secondary infertility and how C-section scars may contribute to secondary infertility.
[7.59] Laura asks if there is anything she can do to fall pregnant while breastfeeding.
[9.05] Dr Pat talks about how the lactational hormones can stop ovulation and what someone should do if they are breastfeeding and are wanting to get pregnant.
[11.50] Brigid recommends that Laura listens to episode 65 of The Kick.
[12.05] Ellie asks about early pregnancy symptoms.
[13.40] Dr Pat talks about how not everyone gets all the pregnancy symptoms, and some people get them later on in pregnancy.
[16.15] Anonymous asks what a single umbilical artery means for her pregnancy and baby.
[16.37] Dr Pat talks about the anatomy of the umbilical cord.
[17.31] Dr Pat talks about how this variation is monitored and how it may impact foetal growth.
[18.36] Brigid recommends that this listener listens to episode 37 of The Kick.
[19.08] Anonymous asks about short luteal phases and low AMH levels.
[21.00] Dr Pat talks about luteal phase defects and how they are treated.
[22.26] Dr Pat talks about AMH tests and the next steps that this listener should take.
[24.22] Megan asks about RH negative pregnancies after a miscarriage and missed miscarriages.
[26.17] Brigid recommends for Megan to have a listen to episode 29 of The Kick.
[26.31] Dr Pat talks about what the Anti-D injection does and why it is given.
[28.20] Dr Pat and Brigid talks about group and antibodies screenings in early 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.