In this re-released ep of The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid talk about what to do once you have done a home pregnancy test and it is positive.

This episode covers when to see a doctor, what happens at this first appointment, what all the blood tests are for, what estimated due dates mean, what an unsighted pregnancy is, what beta hCG is and what medical history needs to be discussed with your doctor. Plus loads more.

This podcast episode covers:

• When to test for pregnancy and how to test for pregnancy
• When to go to the doctor when you have a positive home pregnancy test.
• What will happen at your first doctor’s appointment
• What are estimated due dates
• What is a dating scan and whether you need one and where you go to get one.
• What pregnancy markers mean such as levels of beta hCG are in pregnancy
• What medical history your GP is interested in.
• How to look at your support mechanisms for you as you start your pregnancy
• What type of blood tests you need at the start of pregnancy and why you need them.
• What an ‘Unsighted” pregnancy means
• What a trans-vaginal ultrasound means
• What different pregnancy care options are available to you. (In Australia) 
• How to take full advantage of the technology available to you