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.
[1.25] Dr Pat talks about his first-hand experience of working with limited water in Indonesia and the lack of infection control.
[2.31] Brigid talks about her experience of working in the water industry.
[3.40] Brigid and Dr Pat talk about how much water is used in a regional Victorian hospitals a year.
[4.10] Brigid and Dr Pat talk about how water is used in a developed country during pregnancy.
[6.45] Introduction to WaterAid and CEO Rosie Ween
[7.45] Rosie’s first-hand experience of experiencing a birth in Indonesia with a lack of water and water sanitation.
[10.44] Countries where WaterAid operates.
[11.32] Where and how women give birth in third world countries.
[13.43] The difference between water sanitation and water hygiene.
[17.15] The best ways to help pregnant women in these countries.
[19.02] How providing a safe and sanitised space can help to promote gender equality in third world countries.
[20.14] How a lack of clean water can impact formula fed babies.
[21.03] What are the main issues that prevent water hygiene and water sanitation in third world countries.
[24.40] Rosie’s proudest achievement at Water Aid.
[26.20] How to support Water Aid and learn more about Water Aid’s work.
[26.57] Myth or Fact- if you damage an organ the baby can send stem cell to the organ to help fix the damage?
Learn more about WaterAid here
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.