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.
[2.16] Jacquie asks about the difference between having a public obstetrician versus a private obstetrician as your care provider for your pregnancy.
[3.12] Dr Pat talks about the difference between having a private obstetrician and going through the public system for your pregnancy care.
[8.12] Michelle asks how long after weaning breastfeeding will a woman’s breasts keep lactating.
[8.57] Dr Pat talks about ongoing lactation, when it needs further investigation and whether it is affecting her fertility.
[10.28] Anonymous asks if there are any risks associated with falling pregnant again pretty shortly after a previous pregnancy.
[11.11] Brigid urges listeners to listen to ep 42 of the kick for more information on this. https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/42-how-long-to-wait-between-babies-and-why/id1469497070?i=1000490051070
[11.24] Dr Pat talks about how long it is recommended to wait and other factors to consider.
[13.48] Hayley asks about the risks around having a 4th c-section, and if it is something she should be worried about.
[14.35] Dr Pat talks about what to consider when having multiple caesarean sections and whether c-sections get risker the more you have.
[17.18] Brigid and Dr Pat talks about whether there is an increase in things such as placenta accrete or adenomyosis, with multiple c-sections.
[20.04] Anonymous asks uterine irritability in pregnancy and whether that is likely to reoccur in second and subsequent pregnancies.
[21.24] Dr Pat explains what an irritable uterus is and how it is different to Braxton Hicks. Dr Pat also talks about what a foetal fibronectin test is.
[23.58] Dr Pat talks about whether uterine irritability is likely to reoccur in subsequent pregnancies.
[26.22] Brigid asks if it is known why women get uterine irritability in pregnancy and Dr Pat what can be done to help settle uterine irritability.
[27.58] Anonymous asks about falling pregnant after a miscarriage and if you should wait for another period before trying to fall pregnant again.
[28.50] Dr Pat talks about the main benefit of waiting for a period after a miscarriage.
[31.43] Dr Pat talks about when you need to see someone after multiple miscarriages in a row.
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.