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.
[2.00] Dr Pat explains the difference between cold sores and genital herpes.
[3.56] Dr Pat talks about the problems with having a cold sore when you give birth.
[4.58] Brigid gives some stats on herpes.
[5.21] Dr Pat talks about the problems associated with having genital herpes in pregnancy.
[6.32] Dr Pat talks about some of the problems associated with having genital herpes when you give birth and how it may affect your baby.
[8.08] Dr Pat and Brigid talk about kissing babies and cold sores.
[9.18] Dr Pat talks about what can be done to prevent active genital herpes at term.
[11.01] Dr Pat talks about an in-utero form of herpes.
[13.14] Dr Pat talks about what couple’s where the male partner has herpes, can do to prevent infection.
[14.20] Dr Pat explains what parents should expect in terms of treatment if their baby is diagnosed with herpes at birth.
[16.06] Brigid and Pat summaries the episode for listeners.
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.