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.
[1.56] Amanda asks about taking aspirin early in the pregnancy to support the placenta and foetal growth.
[2.53] Dr Pat talks about the situations when taking a low dose aspirin can benefit a pregnancy.
[5.33] Dr Pat talks about how taking aspirin supports the placenta and the likelihood of having a growth restricted baby in subsequent pregnancies.
[6.32] A listener send in a message to Brigid and Dr Pat about how the podcast helped her in her pregnancy and birth.
[7.45] Dr Pat and Brigid discuss this message and how women can be supported in their subsequent pregnancies and births following a traumatic first pregnancy or birth.
[12.03] Anonymous asks about painful postpartum intercourse.
[12.28] Dr Pat talks about working out where the pain is located and how this can help to work out the best treatment options.
[14.44] Dr Pat and Brigid talk about who women should see for help and how a pelvic floor physiotherapist can help.
[18.35] Nicole asks about ovulation spotting or bleeding and whether it is something to be worried about.
[19.55] Dr Pat talks about some of the possible causes of a mid-cycle ovulatory bleed.
[23.00] Sophie asks what a MET call is.
[23.28] Dr Pat explains what a MET call is, why it is used and what happens after a MET call has been called.
[25.50] Dr Pat talks about what may cause low blood pressure for somebody that’s just had a baby and would have a MET call be called.
[31.13] Eva asks about any complications that can arise from having a second baby with a different father to your first baby.
[32.01] Dr Pat talks about preeclampsia in pregnancy and how your risk can change depending on your partner in each pregnancy.
[34.03] Anonymous asks if using lubricant affect your chances of becoming pregnant, she also asks whether stress can affect your ability to get pregnant.
[34.40] Dr Pat talks about what lubricants are safe to use in pregnancy.
[34.59] Dr Pat talks about how stress can be managed when trying to get 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.