A podcast dedicated to helping you have a healthy pregnancy, confident childbirth and strong recovery. In this podcast, we will cover the strategies to help you stay healthy and active during pregnancy, and confidently recover after childbirth, so that you can get back to your old (new) self, with a bubba by your side. You will find some amazing interviews with professionals covering breastfeeding with lactation consultants, childbirth with midwives and doctors, as well as birth stories from ...
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Everything you need to know about pregnancy and birth. Your host Obstetrician Dr Patrick Moloney and co-host Brigid Moloney focus on expert information about the essentials of growing a baby, with a good dose of relatable chats about their experience of being parents to four boys. Restore your calm and build your confidence during pregnancy and birth and take the next step to becoming a parent. Want more? Join them in their week by week program at GrowMyBaby.com.au to tap into their evidence ...
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Exercise & Sports with a Prolapse: One Physio’s Postnatal Journey, with Rosie Purdue
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51:29Send us a text What happens when you're a women’s health physio and you’re diagnosed with a prolapse? In today’s episode, I’m joined by the lovely Rosie Purdue of Hatched House—physio, mum of two, and hockey player—who shares her deeply personal journey of recovery, trial and error, and reclaiming her body after prolapse and pelvic pain. Together w…
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In this Quick Kick episode of The Kick, Brigid and Dr Pat talk with Stef Valakas from The Dietologist about Vitamin D in pregnancy. For more information on Vitamin D in Pregnancy, listen to episode 80 of The Kick HERE. If you have a question you want answered, please leave your message on speakpipe to be chosen for Dr Pat to answer during a Q & A: …
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149. Ask Dr Pat, Or Brigid! Our Twentieth Q And A Session.
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40:23This week on The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid are back with their twentieth Q and A session as they answer questions from listeners of The Kick. This Q and A session answers the following listener questions: • How to approach a birth debrief • What is a hymenal septum? • Can a lack of cervical mucus impact fertility? • The speed of subsequent births • O…
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148. How Is Your Mental Health With Perinatal Psychiatrist Professor Megan Galbally
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31:08In this episode there is discussions about mental illness and suicidal thoughts, if you feel you need support please use any of the links at the bottom of the show notes. In this week's episode of The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid talks with Perinatal Psychiatrist Professor Megan Galbally about mental health in pregnancy and postpartum, the red flags to …
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Returning to Running Postpartum with a Prolapse
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15:00Send us a text A prolapse doesn't necessarily mean running is off the table. There are many women who return to all sorts of sports with a prolapse! And the right plan can definitely help. This episode dives into what it really means to return to running after a prolapse diagnosis. Whether you're newly postpartum or months down the track, understan…
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147. Ask Dr Pat, Or Brigid! Our Nineteenth Q And A Session
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28:32This week on The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid are back with their nineteenth Q and A session as they answer questions from listeners of The Kick. This Q and A session answers the following listener questions: • Does having a long cervix impact your chances of having a vaginal birth? • The pros and cons for each option of birthing the placenta. • Is ther…
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Lube 101 for Mums: What to Use When You’re Pregnant, Breastfeeding or TTC - with Dr Raelia Lew
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36:05Send us a text Looking for answers about lubricants, vaginal health, and what’s safe to use when pregnant, breastfeeding, or trying to conceive? This episode has you covered. I chat with Dr Raelia Lew about everything from types of lubricants to their role in supporting comfort, intimacy, and pelvic health. In This Episode We Cover: The difference …
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146. Be A Boss (When You Talk To Your Boss) About Being Pregnant With HR Lawyer Jo Alilovic
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44:23On this episode of The Kick, Brigid talks with HR lawyer Jo Alilovic about everything you need to know when it comes to talking to your employer about your pregnancy and what you are entitled to. You can find Jo's website HERE. If you have a question you want answered, please leave your message on speakpipe to be chosen for Dr Pat to answer during …
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My 5 star gold standard for caring for your pelvic floor during pregnancy [On Kick Pregnancy Pod with Brigid Maloney)
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36:39Send us a text In this chat with Brigid from the Kick Pregnancy Podcast, I chat about pelvic floor exercises that are used to strengthen your pelvic floor and why they may not be for everyone. I also discuss my 5 star gold standard for caring for your pelvic floor during pregnancy, to help support an amazing postnatal recovery. Listen to the Kick P…
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145. Re-release: All The Early Pregnancy Symptoms
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23:05This week on The Kick we are re-releasing this conversation between Brigid and Dr Pat talking all about those early pregnancy symptoms, what’s common (and what’s not), when symptoms start, what might help and when to check in with your care provider. If you have a question you want answered, please leave your message on speakpipe to be chosen for D…
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In today's episode of The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid talk about the question of 'should I freeze my eggs?' This episode covers everything from why someone would consider freezing their eggs to the process of egg freezing and even a breakdown of the costs involved with freezing eggs. Listen to Ep 76. IVF 101 with Dr Raelia Lew HERE If you have a questi…
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Understanding endometriosis, pelvic pain and fertility, with Dr Mei Cheah
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31:21Send us a text Pelvic pain can sometimes be a misunderstood symptom of endometriosis—especially for women trying to conceive. In today’s episode, we’re joined by Dr Mei Cheah, a fertility specialist, obstetrician, gynaecologist, and laparoscopic surgeon who specialises in the management of endometriosis and fertility surgery. Together, we dive into…
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Positive birth, IVF with genetic testing [Birth story with Brianne_Part 2]
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44:41Send us a text After a turbulent few years, in this second part of Brianne's birth story, Brianne shares her beautiful positive birth story. In this episode today, Brianne discusses: IVF with genetic testing Pregnancy after loss Her positive birth story Recovery after birth LINKS: Preparing for birth Pelvic health checklist Free 7 Day Trial Pregnan…
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143. Quick Kick: Why Didn’t Anyone Tell Me? Assisted Birth Interventions
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13:03In this week's Quick Kick episode of The Kick, Brigid and Dr Pat talk about the 2 types of assisted deliveries, forceps and vacuum and what happens in both. For more information of assisted deliveries, listen to episode 30 of The Kick HERE. If you have a question you want answered, please leave your message on speakpipe to be chosen for Dr Pat to a…
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142. Stop. Not Everybody Should Be Doing Pelvic Floor Exercises With Physio Kath Baquie
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34:31This week on The Kick, Brigid talks with physiotherapist Kath Baquie about pelvic floor exercises that are used to strengthen your pelvic floor and why they may not be for everyone. Find Kath on instagram @kathbaquie.physio. Listen to Kath's Podcast HERE Find out more about the fitnest mama programs HERE If you have a question you want answered, pl…
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Navigating grief, loss and motherhood [Birth story with Brianne_ Part 1]
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57:06Send us a text Trigger Warning: This Episode Isn’t for Everyone This episode of the Pregnancy, Birth & Recovery Podcast is a deeply emotional and raw conversation. If you are currently in a vulnerable place, please be aware that we discuss postnatal depression, the loss of a loved one, conception through grief, and termination for medical reasons. …
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141. Ask Dr Pat, Or Brigid! Our Eighteenth Q And A Session
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35:30This week on The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid are back with their eighteenth Q and A session as they answer questions from listeners of The Kick. This Q and A session answers the following listener questions: • We get an update from a listener who had their question answered in a pervious Q&A • Birth options for someone with Deep Vein Thrombosis • How l…
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The pelvic floor TikTok trend - what you need to know.
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19:31Send us a text As a physiotherapist specialising in pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and pelvic floor health, I’m a huge advocate for pelvic floor exercises— I love them, I live them, and I quite literally breathe them (haha!). But, with so much information online, it’s important to ask: Are pelvic floor exercises right for everyone? In this episode…
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140. Four Tips To Help You Push Your Baby Out
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29:59In this week's episode of The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid talk all about pushing in labour. They cover some different pushing techniques, the urge to push, what happens to the baby during the pushing phase and Dr Pat gives his 4 tips to help you push your baby out effectively. This episode is a must listen! If you have a question you want answered, ple…
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3 Game-Changing Traits for a Strong Postpartum Recovery
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11:38Send us a text What makes some women feel strong, happy, and confident in their postpartum recovery, while others struggle to find their rhythm? In this episode, we’re diving into the three key traits that set strong mamas apart when it comes to postnatal recovery. These are not about being perfect but about building habits and mindsets that suppor…
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139. Quick Kick: Understanding Your Menstrual Cycle
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10:20In this Quick Kick episode of The Kick, Brigid and Dr Pat talk through how to understand your menstrual cycle to help you get pregnant. Click here for the menstrual cycle diagram. If you have a question you want answered, please leave your message on speakpipe to be chosen for Dr Pat to answer during a Q & A. LINKS Join our pregnancy and birth cour…
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Birth Story with Noni [Pelvic girdle pain, Vaginal birth, TENS, Rediscovering motherhood]
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58:03Send us a text In this beautiful and honest birth story, I’m joined by Noni, a midwife, sonographer, and FitNest Mama member, who shares her personal journey from pregnancy to birth and beyond. Noni takes us through her vaginal birth, how she prepared mentally and physically, and how the TENS machine became a key tool for managing contractions duri…
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138. Who Needs To See A Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist During Pregnancy With Professor Joanne Said
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44:40In this episode of The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid talk to Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist Professor Joanne Said about the work of an MFM, when someone might see an MFM in pregnancy and the role an MFM has in a woman's pregnancy. You can find Professor Joanne on X here You can find out more about the PRECeDe Trial here You can find out more about th…
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137. Ask Dr Pat, Or Brigid! Our Seventeenth Q And A Session.
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44:24This week on The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid are back with their seventeenth Q and A session as they answer questions from listeners of The Kick. This Q and A session answers the following listener questions: • Molar pregnancies • The use of a cook’s catheter in an induction • CMV in pregnancy • How does a shorten cervix affect a pregnancy • A retrover…
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In this week's episode of The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid talk about stalled labours. They cover some of the reasons why a labour might stall and some of the things that might be done if your labour has stalled to help it progress. If you have a question you want answered, please leave your message on speakpipe to be chosen for Dr Pat to answer during …
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Send us a text Welcome to another series of pelvic floor exercises! This is the second series of pelvic floor exercises, restarting on the podcast. Join me as I talk you through a set of pelvic floor exercises, including quick lifts, slightly longer holds, and pelvic floor relaxation. Over the next few months I will commence another series of pelvi…
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135. From Eating Disorder To A Body Positive Pregnancy With Shay Liggett
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28:12Content Warning: This episode of The Kick discusses eating disorders. Butterfly Foundation In this Let's Chat episode of The Kick, Brigid chats with Shay about her 17-year struggle with an eating disorder to finding fulfilment in motherhood. Shay shares how she maintained her fitness, training and self-love throughout her pregnancy. Find Shay on In…
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134. Freeze, Prep And Cook Ahead. Get Practical In The Kitchen With Justine Schofield
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41:29In this episode of The Kick, Brigid talks with Justine Schofield about how pregnancy and motherhood changed her way of cooking and the importance of prepping ahead. Find Justine's book Cook Ahead here Find Justine on Instagram here If you have a question you want answered, please leave your message on speakpipe to be chosen for Dr Pat to answer dur…
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133. Quick Kick: What is Delayed Cord Clamping?
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6:59In this episode of The Kick, Brigid and Dr Pat talk about what delayed cord clamping is and what to expected if you have delayed cord clamping. If you have a question you want answered, please leave your message on speakpipe to be chosen for Dr Pat to answer during a Q & A: https://www.speakpipe.com/growmybaby LINKS Join our pregnancy and birth cou…
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132. Ask Dr Pat, or Brigid! Our sixteenth Q and A session.
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45:03Dr Pat and Brigid are back for The Kick's first episode of 2025 with their sixteenth Q and A session as they answer questions from listeners of The Kick. This Q and A session answers the following listener questions: Long labours The Umbilical Cord breaking in delivery Carrying and lifting toddlers during pregnancy Why can't someone be induced? Why…
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What are the best pelvic floor exercises to do during pregnancy and after birth?
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16:56Send us a text In today's episode I am discussing the best pelvic floor exercises to do during pregnancy and post birth. Topics discussed: 1. Awareness of the pelvic floor is key - are these muscles zipped up and activated? Are they relaxed? Is this area relaxed during bowel motions? 2. Importance of deep breathing/ belly breathing and pelvic floor…
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In this episode of The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid discuss herpes during pregnancy and birth, how they can affect both mother and baby and prevention and treatment strategies. Thank you for all your support in 2024, Happy Holidays and we will see you in 2025! In the meantime, if you're trying for a baby, please join us in the 11 steps to make a baby pr…
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130. The role of the Grandparent with A/Prof Michelle Jongenelis
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35:29In this episode of The Kick, Brigid chats with A/Prof Michelle Jongenelis, a Clinical Psychologist from University of Melbourne's Centre for Behaviour Change about her pioneering research on the increasing reliance on grandparents as primary caregivers in Australia, with around 20% of children being regularly looked after by their grandparents. We …
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129. Let's Chat Part 2: Kareen's healing birth story
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19:37In this Let's Chat episode, Dr Pat and Brigid talk to Kareen about her second pregnancy and birth experience and how it was healing for her after her first birth experience. Kareen mentions being a member of our GrowMyBaby Pregnancy and Birth Course. You can join at anytime in your pregnancy here. JOIN our pregnancy and birth course. If you are thi…
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My baby has a fever - help! Newborn Health 101: What's normal and what's not, with Nicole Gleeson
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42:06Send us a text In this episode, I chat with Nicole Gleeson, a paediatric nurse, who discusses newborn and baby fever. We discuss common questions and concerns new parents have about fever in a young baby or child, including: What to do if your baby is under 3 months old versus older than 3 months. Best way to measure temperature in a baby. Red flag…
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128. Let's Chat Part 1: How having a Plan B works in birth with Kareen
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36:30In this Let's Chat episode, Dr Pat and Brigid talk to Kareen about her first pregnancy and birth experience, including being diagnosed with PCOS, an assisted delivery and prolapse after birth. Kareen mentions being a member of our GrowMyBaby Pregnancy and Birth Course. You can join at anytime in your pregnancy here. JOIN our pregnancy and birth cou…
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Preparing the pelvic floor for birth [Part 2/3]. Perineal tears, perineal massage
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17:45Send us a text Today's episode is part 2 of 3, where I discuss ways to prepare the pelvic floor for birth. In part 1 (episode 228) I discuss the impact of pelvic floor awareness during pregnancy. In today's episode, I discuss evidence-based ways to help reduce pelvic floor trauma as a result of vaginal birth. Over 81 % of women in Australia will ha…
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Navigating the challenge of traveling while pregnant can be daunting, but with the right preparation and advice, it can also be a rewarding and memorable experience. In this episode of The Kick, Brigid and Dr Pat talk about travel in late pregnancy and give their practical tips and insights to help ensure your trip goes smoothly and is enjoyable. I…
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126. What you need to know to be your baby's first responder with Paediatric Nurse Sarah Duncanson
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55:46In this episode of The Kick, Brigid chats with Paediatric Intensive Care Nurse Sarah Duncanson, from Paeds Education about newborn first aid, Sarah's expert guidance, will help you feel more prepared to address your baby's needs and ensure their well-being and safety. Tune in to equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to ensure your baby's safe…
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125. Ask Dr Pat, or Brigid! Our fifteenth Q and A session.
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23:47Dr Pat and Brigid are back with their fifteenth Q and A session as they answer questions from listeners of The Kick. This Q and A session answers the following listener questions: Embryos and twin pregnancies Placental abruptions When is an episiotomy used? What can I do to be as healthy as possible in pregnancy? If you have a question you want ans…
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124. What is Adenomyosis? Plus Brigid's Story
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22:51In this episode of The Kick, we talks all things Adenomyosis. Brigid shares her personal experience of having Adenomyosis, before we then talk about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of this disease. This episode offers crucial insights and support to navigate this often not talked about condition. If you have a question you want answered, plea…
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123. Let's Chat: What we don't expect in labour with Lauren
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45:14In this Let's Chat episode, Dr Pat and Brigid talk to Lauren about her birth experience, including an over 72 hour labour, an emergency caesarean and a postpartum haemorrhage. Lauren's story is one of resilience, support, and empowerment. Lauren mentions being a member of our GrowMyBaby Pregnancy and Birth Course. You can join at anytime in your pr…
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Breastfeeding Preterm Infants, with midwife and IBCLC Katie James
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45:00Send us a text In this episode today, I chat with Katie James who has been a midwife for over 23 years, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) for more than 17 years and is the host and creator of the podcasts The Midwives’ Cauldron and The Feeding Couch. In today's episode, we discuss Breastfeeding Preterm Infants, in partic…
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122. Quick Kick: Where will I have my baby?
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11:02In this episode of The Kick, Brigid and Dr Pat talk about the different antenatal care models available and break everything down to help you decide where you will have your baby. If you have a question you want answered, please leave your message on speakpipe to be chosen for Dr Pat to answer during a Q&A: https://www.speakpipe.com/growmybaby LINK…
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121. Ask Dr Pat, or Brigid! Our fourteenth Q and A session.
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39:34Dr Pat and Brigid are back with their fourteenth Q and A session as they answer questions from listeners of The Kick. This Q and A session answers the following listener questions: Taking aspirin in pregnancy to support the placenta and foetal growth. Painful postpartum intercourse. Should I be worried about ovulation spotting or bleeding? What is …
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Birth Story with Kiara [2nd vaginal birth, postpartum recovery]
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51:07Send us a text Join this conversation where I chat with FitNest member Kiara who talks us through her birth story and recovery journey. Kiara now has 2 young children, and in this episode today Kiara talks us through her second vaginal birth along with her postpartum recovery second time around. If you are keen to be as proactive as possible with y…
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120. How much should I train in pregnancy? With Annabelle Stratton
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26:54In this episode of The Kick, Brigid chats with Annabelle Stratton, a strength and conditioning coach from the Tasmanian Institute of Sport about training pregnant elite athletes and the modifications that are made to help them train safely in pregnancy. Whether you're an elite athlete or someone trying to maintain your fitness in pregnancy, Annabel…
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In this week's episode of The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid discuss pelvic pain for all women in Pre-Pregancy, Pregnancy and Post-Partum. You can find the RATE tool HERE. If you have a question you want answered, please leave your message on speakpipe to be chosen for Dr Pat to answer during a Q & A: https://www.speakpipe.com/growmybaby LINKS Join our pr…
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118. Quick Kick: Having an induction? What to expect!
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10:59In this episode of The Kick, Brigid and Dr Pat talk about the nuts and bolts of what happens when you need an induction, what the day will be like and gives you a clear idea of what to expect. This episode breaks down the basics to help you picture the process. We chose to dedicate this episode that often comes up in questions about induction. For …
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117. Ask Dr Pat, or Brigid! Our thirteenth Q and A session.
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32:26Dr Pat and Brigid are back with their thirteenth Q and A session as they answer questions from listeners of The Kick. This Q and A session answers the following listener questions: The difference between having a private obstetrician and going through the public system for your pregnancy care. How long after weaning breastfeeding will a woman’s bre…
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