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.
[1.26] Brigid asks Dr Pat about the timing around when most people realise they’re pregnant.
[2.40] Dr Pat talks about when the best time is for a woman to make their first appointment with their family doctor after getting a positive POAS.
[4.31] Brigid talks about the GrowMyBaby Just Pregnant Checklist and where to find it.
[5.08] Dr Pat talks about some of the questions a GP may ask at the first appointment.
[7.43] Dr Pat talks about some of the medical history questions that may be asked.
[8.20] Dr Pat talks about why family history may be discussed in a first appointment.
[10.17] Dr Pat talks about what a GP would want to know about a women’s surgical history.
[11.16] Dr Pat talks about the importance of asking about the partner’s history as well?
[13.01] Dr Pat talks about why obstetric history is discussed for a woman who has already been pregnant.
[14.28] Dr Pat talks about the blood tests that are done after your first appointment with the GP.
[16.08] Dr Pat and Brigid talk about when and why someone would be sent for an early dating scan.
[17.03] Brigid asks if women who are already seeing a obstetrician and gynaecologist for fertility need to go back and see their GP once they are pregnant.
[17.49] Dr Pat outlines all the obstetric care models offered in Australia.
[20.20] Brigid and Dr Pat talk about continuity of care.
[22.00] Brigid and Dr Pat talk about being prepared for your first appointment with your GP.
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.