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.
[0.58] Brigid reads a question from a listener, who asks about spacing for pregnancies after having a uterine dehiscence and if there are any complications she should be worried about.
[3.09] Dr Pat talks about what dehiscence means in a pregnancy situation and how there a different types of dehiscence.
[6.29] Dr Pat talks about VBACs with a dehiscence.
[7.13] Dr Pat talks about repairing a dehiscence uterus.
[9.02] Dr Pat talks about subsequent pregnancies and births after a uterine dehiscence.
[10.16] Dr Pat talks about the lack of data around spacing for pregnancies after a uterine dehiscence.
[11.56] Dr Pat talks about whether it would be recommended to avoid subsequent pregnancies all together.
[13.00] Brigid talks about what her obstetrician said to her when she was considering having a fifth child.
[14.14] Pia asks about using aspirin as a precautionary treatment for pre-eclampsia.
[15.34] Dr Pat talks about the early prediction of pre-eclampsia tests.
[17.44] Dr Pat talks about the data around using aspirin and using calcium as precautionary treatment for pre-eclampsia.
[18.38] Dr Pat talks about whether there are any symptoms of pre-eclampsia to look out for.
[20.47] Caitlin asks how Dr Pat helps women and couples weigh-up their options of trying to conceive naturally or undergoing assisted reproduction help.
[22.29] Dr Pat talks about translocations in genes.
[24.06] Dr Pat talks about this woman’s options.
[26.00] Dr Pat and Brigid discuss whether the new miscarriage guidelines are causing more women to be investigated earlier.
[26.58] Dr Pat talks about the emotional and physical things to consider when making a decision like this one.
[27.50] Brigid and Dr Pat talks about the cost of IVF and how Australia offers Medicare funded/subsidised IVF treatments.
[30.40] Dr Pat explains what the acronym PIGD stands for.
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.
Podcast
Just Pregnant Checklist
The Bundle
Pregnancy and Birth
Speakpipe
Getting Pregnant
About us
Sponsorship
Contact us
Pregnancy Newsletter
Pregnancy Quiz