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“Prepare” is the Mercy Perinatal podcast dedicated to helping parents prepare for the journey of pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenthood. “Prepare” is hosted by Dr Rangi De Silva (specialist female obstetrician and gynaecologist) and Alison Abboud (registered midwife and nurse) who are joined by special guests along the way. We know that becoming a parent can be an exciting but daunting experience. We've created this podcast to provide parents with the information and resources they need ...
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The Flexible Birth Plan: Your Guide, Not Your Script
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Send us a text In this episode, Ali and Rangi discuss birth plans — and more importantly, the value of having a flexible birth plan. They cover the essentials of creating a birth plan, starting with the reminder that there’s no one right way to do it. Your birth plan can be as general or as detailed as you like — it’s entirely up to you. Key points…
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Filtering the Noise: Strategies for Navigating Pregnancy Information Overload
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Send us a text In this episode, Ali and Rangi discuss information overload during pregnancy. They explore the benefits of social media, such as finding a sense of community, while also highlighting the dangers, including misinformation and misdiagnosis. They also share tips on handling both solicited and unsolicited advice from well-meaning family …
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Send us a text In this episode, Ali is joined again by guest co-host, Professor Sue Walker AO, maternal fetal medicine sub-specialist at the Mercy Hospital for Women, and Co-Director of Mercy Perinatal. Ali and Sue discuss Miscarriage and address key questions, such as: What is Miscarriage? Why do they occur? What is the treatment for a Miscarriage…
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Small Beginnings: Understanding Fetal Growth Restriction
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Send us a text In this episode, Ali is joined again by guest co-host, Professor Sue Walker AO, maternal fetal medicine sub-specialist at the Mercy Hospital for Women, and Co-Director of Mercy Perinatal. Ali and Sue discuss Fetal Growth Restriction answer your burning questions, such as: What is Fetal Growth Restriction (FGR)? How is FGR detected? W…
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COVID-19 Awareness for Expectant Mothers: Staying Informed and Prepared
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Send us a text In this episode, Ali is joined by guest co-host, Professor Sue Walker AO, maternal fetal medicine sub-specialist at the Mercy Hospital for Women, and Co-Director of Mercy Perinatal. Ali and Sue discuss COVID-19 in pregnancy and labour and answer your burning questions, such as: What does a COVID-19 infection mean for me and my baby? …
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Protecting Your Pregnancy: Managing cCMV Risk Factors
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Send us a text In this episode Ali and Rangi chat with Professor Lisa Hui about Congenital Cytomegalovirus (cCMV), and discuss what is cCMV, how it is contracted, and what it means for your pregnancy and your child later in life, and also what actions you can take to prevent it. Prof Lisa Hui is a maternal fetal medicine specialist with research in…
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Send us a text In this episode Rangi and Ali welcome back Professor Stephen Tong to Prepare. Prof Tong is a specialist obstetrician at the Mercy Hospital for Women, Professor at The University of Melbourne, Co-Director of Mercy Perinatal and author of The Birth Book. With Prof Tong, the team discuss Preeclampsia, what is it, how common is it, what …
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Life's Little Soundtrack: Exploring Fetal Monitoring
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Send us a text In this episode, Ali and Rangi chat with Associate Professor Fiona Brownfoot about Fetal Monitoring, and discuss key points, including: What is Fetal Monitoring? Why does my baby need Fetal Monitoring? What does Fetal Monitoring involve? What are the different methods? When does Fetal Monitoring start in a pregnancy? How long does it…
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Send us a text Trimesters, placenta, term, uterus, cervix, gestation, vernix, amniotic sac, prenatal, antenatal, postnatal, perinatal... oh my! In this episode, Ali and Rangi go over and break down some common terms you'll hear on your pregnancy journey.By Mercy Perinatal
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A Window into Your Baby's Health: Understanding Genetic Screening
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Send us a text In this episode Ali and Rangi chat with Associate Professor Lisa Hui about Genetic Screening, and discuss what is screened, how screening occurs and when, the costs associated with screening, and follow up testing that may occur. A/Prof Lisa Hui is a maternal fetal medicine specialist with research interests in cell-free fetal nuclei…
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Sacred Earth, Sacred Birth: Birthing on Country
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Send us a text In this special episode, we welcome Professor Catherine Chamberlain, descendent of the Trawlwoolway people of Tasmania (Palawa), registered midwife and public health researcher to discuss the importance and logistics of "birthing on country" for indigenous people. In this episode, Ali is joined by guest co-host, Professor Sue Walker …
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Choosing Your Path: Options in Pregnancy Care Models
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Send us a text So you've had a positive pregnancy test, and your GP has confirmed that you're pregnant... what now? Ali and Rangi discuss the different pathways of receiving antenatal care, what each model is, who is the primary team, and the pros and cons of each model of care (including expected costs). Join us as the team navigates you through t…
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The Placenta: The Unsung Hero of Pregnancy
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Send us a text In this episode Rangi and Ali welcome their very first guest to Prepare, Professor Stephen Tong! Prof Tong is a specialist obstetrician at the Mercy Hospital for Women, Professor at The University of Melbourne, Co-Director of Mercy Perinatal and author of The Birth Book. With Prof Tong, the team discuss the Placenta, what is it, why …
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Send us a text So you've just found out your pregnant through a home pregnancy test (or planning for this step) - what comes next? Listen in as Ali and Rangi discuss the next steps, including making that first GP appointment, taking vitamins, and sharing the news with your support network. Please note that this episode briefly mentions miscarriage/…
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Building a Healthy Foundation: The Importance of Antenatal Care
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Send us a text So why exactly does your medical team want to keep seeing you in your pregnancy for appointments? Rangi and Ali discuss all the different things the medical team get up to in your appointment and behind the scenes to ensure you and your baby are best monitored for the best start to life and parenthood.…
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Send us a text "Prepare" is the Mercy Perinatal podcast dedicated to helping parents prepare for the journey of pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenthood. “Prepare” is hosted by Dr Rangi De Silva (specialist female obstetrician and gynaecologist) and Alison Abboud (registered midwife and nurse) who are joined by special guests along the way. So, …
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