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.
[1.17] Dr Pat talks about what cytomegalovirus (CMV) is, how it is spread and how it can impact a pregnancy.
[4.36] Brigid and Dr Pat talks about why CMV isn’t talked about more and why there is so little knowledge about it amongst pregnant women.
[7.26] Dr Pat and Brigid discuss the stats around CMV being the most common infectious cause of disabilities in newborn babies.
[8.35] Dr Pat talks about why CMV is an issue in pregnancy.
[9.25] Dr Pat explains some of the disabilities that are noted to be caused by CMV.
[10.21] Dr Pat talks about some of the ways that CMV can be picked up and how women can advocate for themselves to get tested for CMV.
[12.21] Dr Pat and Brigid talks about primary and secondary infections.
[14.10] Brigid and Dr Pat talk about the difference between a baby who is infected by CMV and a baby who is affected by CMV.
[14.57] Dr Pat explains how a baby can also get CMV during delivery and postnatally through breastmilk.
[17.46] Dr Pat talks about the timeframe of treatment for CMV.
[19.37] Dr Pat and Brigid talks about things that can be done to help prevent the transmission of CMV.
[22.53] Brigid reads out a listener question that was received about CMV and Dr Pat and Brigid discuss it.
[25.03] Dr Pat talks about if there are any precaution somebody who has had a known CMV infection should have prior to becoming pregnant.
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.