Podcasts by The Kick Pregnancy Podcast

The Kick Pregnancy Podcast

Everything you need to know about getting pregnant, being pregnant, giving birth and bringing your baby home. Your host Obstetrician Dr Patrick Moloney and co-host Brigid Moloney focus on the essentials of growing a baby without heavy medical jargon and with lots of relatable stories of their work helping thousands of women have babies, as well as being parents to four boys. Each episode has expert led content that will help you cut through the swathe of pregnancy information, restoring your calm and giving you the confidence to know that mama, you got this!

Further podcasts by Dr Patrick Moloney and Brigid Moloney

Podcast on the topic Kinder und Familie

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89. Ask Dr Pat! Our seventh Q and A session. from 2023-11-28T06:00

This week on The Kick Dr Pat is flying solo.

This Q and A session answers the following listener questions:

  • Exercise during pregnancy and when you are trying to conceive. Listen
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88. Prolapse: After pregnancy and birth with Physio Kath Baquie from 2023-11-21T06:00

This week on The Kick Dr Pat and Brigid talk with physiotherapist Kath Baquie about prolapse after pregnancy and birth.

Find Kath on instagram @fitnestmama
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87. Get to know Dr Pat and Brigid: A deep and personal chat from 2023-11-16T06:00

This episode of The Kick is a little different from our usual pregnancy and parenting chats, We answer some personal questions so you get to know us a bit more  in celebration of the achievement...

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56. Ask Dr Pat, or Brigid! Our first Q and A session. from 2023-04-11T06:00

Join Dr Pat and Brigid as they answer questions from listeners.

Questions answered in this episode:

  • After a complex first birth with ongoing pelvic health issues should I opt fo...

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55. Peek-a-boo. Where the #$@% have we been? from 2023-04-04T06:00

We are back! It was an unintended break and in this podcast Dr Pat and Brigid tell you where they have been and what is planned for the podcast now.

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54. All about the menstrual cycle from 2022-02-28T04:00

Welcome back to The Kick Pregnancy Podcast! We’ve been very busy behind the scenes and are so excited to be back in your ears. 

In this episode, we’re discussing everything about the menst...

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All about the menstrual cycle from 2022-02-27T17:00

Welcome back to The Kick Pregnancy Podcast! We’ve been very busy behind the scenes and are so excited to be back in your ears. 

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53. Safe food in pregnancy from 2021-12-20T04:00

When you become pregnant, endless information is thrown at you regarding what foods you can and can’t eat for the next 9 months. It can be very difficult to work out what is scientifically accur...

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Safe food in pregnancy from 2021-12-19T17:00

When you become pregnant, endless information is thrown at you regarding what foods you can and can’t eat for the next 9 months. It can be very difficult to work ...

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52. Your rainbow baby with Priyanka Saha from 2021-12-06T04:00

This episode has a trigger warning for parents who have experienced loss. 

Planning your pregnancy after the loss of a baby can be a very difficult and anxious time. There are thousands of...

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Your rainbow baby with Priyanka Saha from 2021-12-05T17:00

This episode has a trigger warning for parents who have experienced loss. 

Planning your pregnancy after the loss of...

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51. Clotting in pregnancy and postpartum from 2021-11-25T04:00

Clotting in pregnancy and during the postpartum period can be a significant concern for a new Mum. To treat clots, doctors will try to adopt a preventative approach and prescribe anticoagulants ...

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Clotting in pregnancy and postpartum from 2021-11-24T17:00

Clotting in pregnancy and during the postpartum period can be a significant concern for a new Mum. To treat clots, doctors will try to adopt a preventative approa...

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50. Choosing the sex of your baby from 2021-11-11T10:07:39

Can you choose the sex of your baby? 

This is probably one of the most commonly asked questions when someone becomes pregnant and has been requested from one of our listeners.  

It’s...

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Choosing the sex of your baby from 2021-11-10T23:07:39

Can you choose the sex of your baby? 

This is probably one of the most commonly asked questions when someone becomes...

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49. Iron: Before, during and after pregnancy from 2021-09-13T10:35:46

We have all heard about how important iron is during pregnancy, but did you know that it is just as important when you are pre-pregnancy and breastfeeding? 

In today’s episode, we are talk...

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Iron: Before, during and after pregnancy from 2021-09-13T00:35:46

We have all heard about how important iron is during pregnancy, but did you know that it is just as important when you are pre-pregnancy and breastfeeding?  Listen

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48. Becoming Dad and ways to support your partner from 2021-07-12T15:12:03

If there was a gold standard for being a Dad, it’s sure to look like Mitch Papas, who joins us today to talk about how to be a supportive partner during pregnancy and beyond.

In this episo...

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Becoming Dad and ways to support your partner from 2021-07-12T05:12:03

If there was a gold standard for being a Dad, it’s sure to look like Mitch Papas, who joins us today to talk about how to be a supportive partner during pregnancy...

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47. Nausea, vomiting and HG from 2021-07-01T10:06:37

Nausea and vomiting during the first trimester of pregnancy is pretty common, which doesn’t make it any less yucky, but most women do start feeling better around 12 weeks. Unfortunately for some...

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Nausea, vomiting and HG from 2021-07-01T00:06:37

Nausea and vomiting during the first trimester of pregnancy is pretty common, which doesn’t make it any less yucky, but most women do start feeling better around ...

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46. COVID19&Vaccine update from 2021-06-11T19:35:49

We have an important bonus episode for you today to keep all our listeners up to date with the latest Australian recommendations for the Covid vaccination during ...

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COVID19&Vaccine update from 2021-06-11T09:35:49

We have an important bonus episode for you today to keep all our listeners up to date with the latest Australian recommendations for the Covid vaccination during ...

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45. Pelvic Girdle Pain in Pregnancy with Kath Baquie from 2021-05-20T19:00

We get a lot of questions coming in through our DM’s and this episode is a response to a request from one of those lovely listeners who was diagnosed with Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD) at we...

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Pelvic Girdle Pain in Pregnancy with Kath Baquie from 2021-05-20T09:00

We get a lot of questions coming in through our DM’s and this episode is a response to a request from one of those lovely listeners who was diagnosed with ...

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44. When you hear..."Your baby is in distress." from 2021-03-22T12:00:38

The phrase "your baby is in distress" can change the course of your baby's birth... and your experience of becoming mama.

This topic is a request from a second time mama, re...

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When you hear..."Your baby is in distress." from 2021-03-22T01:00:38

The phrase "your baby is in distress" can change the course of your baby's birth... and your experience of becoming mama.

This topic is a request from a second time mama, ready to have he...

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43. IUGR: How do you know if your baby is too small? from 2020-11-06T19:16:48

At your antenatal appointments, from about 20 weeks of your pregnancy you will (…should) be having some monitoring of your baby’s growth.  Firstly, by the simple tape measure test, up over your ...

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IUGR: How do you know if your baby is too small? from 2020-11-06T08:16:48

At your antenatal appointments, from about 20 weeks of your pregnancy you will (…should) be having some monitoring of your baby’s growth. Listen

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42. How long to wait between babies and why? from 2020-09-04T17:34:18

How long between babies is a question that pops up ALOT. It is a big topic with lots of different factors in helping you make your decision.

Financially able? Physically ready? Emotionally...

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How long to wait between babies and why? from 2020-09-04T07:34:18

How long between babies is a question that pops up ALOT. It is a big topic with lots of different factors in helping you make your decision.

Financially able? Physically ready? Emotionall...

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41. Your newborn with early parenting consultant Jen Butler from 2020-08-19T18:32:37

This episode Brigid talks with early parenting consultant, Jen Butler. Jen is a midwife, maternal and child health nurse, IBCLC trained lactation consultant, sleep consultant and circle of secur...

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Your newborn with early parenting consultant Jen Butler from 2020-08-19T08:32:37

This episode Brigid talks with early parenting consultant, Jen Butler. Jen is a midwife, maternal and child health nurse, IBCLC trained lactation consultant, sleep consultant and circle of secur...

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40. When a baby dies. Part 2 from 2020-08-17T10:00

Today we talk to Founder and Director of @naturalgraceaustralia Libby Moloney. It is a truly beautiful and at times heartbrea...

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Part 2. When a baby dies from 2020-08-17T00:00

Today we talk to Founder and Director of @naturalgraceaustralia Libby Moloney. It is a truly beautiful and at times heartbre...

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39. Why a baby dies. Part 1 from 2020-08-13T14:44:51

This is the first of our two part series about baby loss. It was recorded ages ago but we've delayed publishing it again and again. We just thought there's too much heartbreak at the m...

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Part One. Why a baby dies. from 2020-08-13T04:44:51

This is the first of our two part series about baby loss. It was recorded ages ago but we've delayed publishing it again and again. We just thought there's too much heartbreak at the moment to a...

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38. Keira Rumble: ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, endometriosis&waiting for a baby from 2020-07-30T13:38:36

In this episode we talk to Keira Rumble, founder of Krumbled foods and Beauty Bites. She candidly, and calmly, walks us through her 5 pregnancy losses as she continues on her rollercoaster journ...

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Keira Rumble: ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, endometriosis&waiting for a baby from 2020-07-30T03:38:36

In this episode we talk to Keira Rumble, founder of Krumbled foods and Beauty Bites. She candidly, and calmly, walks us through her 5 pregnancy losses as she continues on her rollercoaster journ...

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37. All about the umbilical cord from 2020-07-23T18:18:20

The umbilical cord is an incredible structure, the connection between mother and baby. It is beautifully adapted and designed to do exactly the job it needs to do, help us grow our baby.

I...

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All about the umbilical cord from 2020-07-23T08:18:20

The umbilical cord is an incredible structure, the connection between mother and baby. It is beautifully adapted and designed to do exactly the job it needs to do, help us grow our baby.

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36. What you need to know about your thyroid in pregnancy. from 2020-07-16T14:40:28

Issues with your thyroid are common in the baby-making years. In Australia about 2-3% of pregnant women are hypo or hyperthyroid. Then there is post-partum thyroditis. This is something that hap...

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What you need to know about your thyroid in pregnancy. from 2020-07-16T04:40:28

Issues with your thyroid are common in the baby-making years. In Australia about 2-3% of pregnant women are hypo or hyperthyroid. Then there is post-partum thyroditis. This is something that hap...

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35. Epilepsy and what to do about getting pregnant and growing a baby from 2020-07-08T10:38:03

Epilepsy is pretty common, about 1% of our population take some form of anti-epileptic medication and about 2000 women in Australia each year have a pregnancy when they have epilepsy.

The ...

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Epilepsy and what to do about getting pregnant and growing a baby from 2020-07-08T00:38:03

Epilepsy is pretty common, about 1% of our population take some form of anti-epileptic medication and about 2000 women in Australia each year have a pregnancy when they have epilepsy.

The...

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34. What is a VBAC (vaginal birth after caesarean) and is it for you? from 2020-06-18T21:43:42

VBAC or vaginal birth after Caesarean is possible for lots of women.

There are a few ‘rules’ to help get you to your goal of a vaginal birth after having a Caesarean but the primary driver...

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What is a VBAC (vaginal birth after caesarean) and is it for you? from 2020-06-18T11:43:42

VBAC or vaginal birth after Caesarean is possible for lots of women.

There are a few ‘rules’ to help get you to your goal of a vaginal birth after having a Caesarean but the primary drive...

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33. Are fibroids a problem in pregnancy? from 2020-06-10T12:46:31

Did you know that by about 45 years old, nearly every women will have little fibroids, about 2-3 millimetres in their uterus?

These are round hard swellings of your uterine muscle and are ...

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Are fibroids a problem in pregnancy? from 2020-06-10T02:46:31

Did you know that by about 45 years old, nearly every women will have little fibroids, about 2-3 millimetres in their uterus?

These are round hard swellings of your uterine muscle and are...

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32. What is a shortened or insufficient cervix? from 2020-05-22T16:30:06

One of the things we are measuring when you have an ultrasound during pregnancy is the length of your cervix. We want it to be long and strong right up until late pregnancy and ideally past 37 w...

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What is a shortened or insufficient cervix? from 2020-05-22T06:30:06

One of the things we are measuring when you have an ultrasound during pregnancy is the length of your cervix. We want it to be long and strong right up until late pregnancy and ideally past 37 w...

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31. Ectopic pregnancy and what you need to know from 2020-05-12T17:35:01

Ectopic pregnancy is another 'not rare' situation that is worthwhile knowing something about. This comes from a listener's request where she felt lost after being diagnosed with a...

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Ectopic pregnancy and what you need to know from 2020-05-12T07:35:01

Ectopic pregnancy is another 'not rare' situation that is worthwhile knowing something about. This comes from a listener's request where she felt lost after being diagnosed with an ectopic pregn...

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30. Assisted delivery, a really common birth intervention. from 2020-04-28T14:41:51

We don't hear about assisted delivery as an intervention as commonly as we hear about Caesarean birth.

BUT more than a third of mamas having their first baby will have their baby born...

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Assisted delivery, a really common birth intervention. from 2020-04-28T04:41:51

We don't hear about assisted delivery as an intervention as commonly as we hear about Caesarean birth.

BUT more than a third of mamas having their first baby will have their baby born wit...

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29. Do you know your blood type? Rhesus disease in pregnancy from 2020-04-18T14:38:52

Unless you are a blood donor or have had an operation in the past, you may not know your blood type until you are pregnant. This is really common.

Why does it matter?

As well as bloo...

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Do you know your blood type? Rhesus disease in pregnancy from 2020-04-18T04:38:52

Unless you are a blood donor or have had an operation in the past, you may not know your blood type until you are pregnant. This is really common.

Why does it matter?

As well as bl...

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28. Tearing in childbirth (and your vagina after baby) from 2020-04-09T12:40:36

Tearing might be on your mind as you get nearer to the birth of your baby. We know you are worried about the pain and how it might impact on your pelvic floor health. Your sex life. Your contine...

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Tearing in childbirth (and your vagina after baby) from 2020-04-09T02:40:36

Tearing might be on your mind as you get nearer to the birth of your baby. We know you are worried about the pain and how it might impact on your pelvic floor health. Your sex life. Your contine...

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Coronavirus pregnancy: March 29 Update from 2020-04-03T07:17:51

This episode is the audio from an IGTV series Dr Pat and Brigid did March 29 on @grow_my_baby. It is a four part series that covers the impact COVID19 has on pregnancy.

This episode talks...

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27. Miscarriage. The common pain we share in silence. from 2020-04-02T13:08:59

1 in 5 pregnancies will end in a miscarriage but even as common as this is, it's not an easy topic to talk about it. This episode may be hard for some (or all) to hear. Please make sure you...

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Miscarriage. The common pain we share in silence. from 2020-04-02T02:08:59

1 in 5 pregnancies will end in a miscarriage but even as common as this is, it's not an easy topic to talk about it. This episode may be hard for some (or all) to hear. Please make sure you have...

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26. Getting pregnant: 101 from 2020-03-19T12:23

Sometimes we need to go back to basics. This episode is for anyone who is thinking they might need a few hints on what they can be doing to increase their chances of getting pregnant. It's ...

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Getting pregnant: 101 from 2020-03-19T01:23

Sometimes we need to go back to basics. This episode is for anyone who is thinking they might need a few hints on what they can be doing to increase their chances of getting pregnant. It's a bit...

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25. Postpartum haemorrhage; Bleeding at birth from 2020-03-03T09:07:05

This is a tough subject. Bleeding or more specifically, a postpartum haemorrhage is a common fear women have as they get closer to the birth of their baby.

Does everyone bleed at birth? We...

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Postpartum haemorrhage; Bleeding at birth from 2020-03-02T22:07:05

This is a tough subject. Bleeding or more specifically, a postpartum haemorrhage is a common fear women have as they get closer to the birth of their baby.

Does everyone bleed at birth? W...

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24. Maybe I have PCOS? from 2020-02-20T09:46:36

PCOS or polycystic ovarian syndrome is not simply a disease of the ovaries. The ovaries are one part of this complex hormonal syndrome which CAN include symptoms such as excess body hair, increa...

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Maybe I have PCOS? from 2020-02-19T22:46:36

PCOS or polycystic ovarian syndrome is not simply a disease of the ovaries. The ovaries are one part of this complex hormonal syndrome which CAN include symptoms such as excess body hair, increa...

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23. How do you know if you have pre-eclampsia? from 2020-02-04T15:21:39

Pre-eclampsia is not rare so it is worth finding out something about it. About 7% of all pregnancies are affected by pre-eclampsia. Sometimes it just needs to be monitored, sometimes it can rapi...

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How do you know if you have pre-eclampsia? from 2020-02-04T04:21:39

Pre-eclampsia is not rare so it is worth finding out something about it. About 7% of all pregnancies are affected by pre-eclampsia. Sometimes it just needs to be monitored, sometimes it can rapi...

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22. ALL the LATE pregnancy symptoms from 2020-01-22T13:11:34

This is a long list of ALL of the symptoms in LATE pregnancy. Ok, not all. It is already the longest episode we have ever recorded. But if you’ve been wondering if you should worry about the itc...

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ALL the LATE pregnancy symptoms from 2020-01-22T02:11:34

This is a long list of ALL of the symptoms in LATE pregnancy. Ok, not all. It is already the longest episode we have ever recorded. But if you’ve been wondering if you should worry about the itc...

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21. TWINS: all the questions, all the answers from 2020-01-15T09:57:10

Two heart beats. Everyone has questions about twins. Fraternal, identical, same placenta, double ovulation, why twins seem more common? We are fascinated by how twins occur, how they grow in ute...

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TWINS: all the questions, all the answers from 2020-01-14T22:57:10

Two heart beats. Everyone has questions about twins. Fraternal, identical, same placenta, double ovulation, why twins seem more common? We are fascinated by how twins occur, how they grow in ute...

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20. Getting pregnant with Endo from 2020-01-07T11:54:23

1 in 10 women have endometriosis - painful periods, pain with sex, bloating, pelvic pain, infertility or NO symptoms at all. Until they try to get pregnant. 

In this ep we talk about:

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Getting pregnant with Endo from 2020-01-07T00:54:23

1 in 10 women have endometriosis - painful periods, pain with sex, bloating, pelvic pain, infertility or NO symptoms at all. Until they try to get pregnant. 

In this ep we talk about:

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19. How to recover from a Caesarean section. Part 2 from 2019-12-03T13:23:24

We don’t usually learn about recovering from a Caesarean section until we are IN recovery. That’s not what we recommend. This can leave you blindsided, confused and disheartened. If you listened...

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How to recover from a Caesarean section. Part Two. from 2019-12-03T02:23:24

We don’t usually learn about recovering from a Caesarean section until we are IN recovery. That’s not what we recommend. This can leave you blindsided, confused and disheartened. If you listened...

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18. How common is a Caesarean Section? Part 1 from 2019-11-27T14:23:01

We all know Caesarean birth is not rare – it seems as though many of our friends have had Caesarean sections, some of our neighbours, maybe our sisters too.

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Even for something t...

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Part 1. How common is Caesarean Section? from 2019-11-27T03:23:01

We all know Caesarean birth is not rare – it seems as though many of our friends have had Caesarean sections, some of our neighbours, maybe our sisters too.

BUT 

Even for something...

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17. When you are told you have diabetes in pregnancy from 2019-11-19T07:12:43

Pregnancy in diabetes, or gestational diabetes, is really common. Up to about 12-14 percent of all pregnancies.

There are certain women that are more at risk of developing gestational diab...

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When you are told you have diabetes in pregnancy from 2019-11-18T20:12:43

Pregnancy in diabetes, or gestational diabetes, is really common. Up to about 12-14 percent of all pregnancies.

There are certain women that are more at risk of developing gestational dia...

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16. Can you say NO to tests and treatments in pregnancy and birth? from 2019-11-12T12:22:28

This ep is a bit of a pandora’s box. What can you say no to during pregnancy and birth? Well, you can literally say NO to everything.

Ethically a health care provider can’t force a woman t...

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Can you say NO to tests and treatments in pregnancy and birth? from 2019-11-12T01:22:28

This ep is a bit of a pandora’s box. What can you say no to during pregnancy and birth? Well, you can literally say NO to everything.

Ethically a health care provider can’t force a woman ...

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15. A heads up about Breech Birth from 2019-11-05T11:27:11

Having a baby in the breech position presents its own set of challenges. A baby from 20 – 30 weeks moves around tonnes and that is expected and wanted because a healthy baby moves. If though, yo...

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A heads up about Breech Birth from 2019-11-05T00:27:11

Having a baby in the breech position presents its own set of challenges. A baby from 20 – 30 weeks moves around tonnes and that is expected and wanted because a healthy baby moves. If though, yo...

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14. Should I have a GBS swab? from 2019-10-30T11:55:01

This is one of those tests that can feel a bit icky and remind you that yep, the process of growing a baby is at times, undignified.

Some women choose not to have the GBS test and that is ...

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Should I have a GBS swab? from 2019-10-30T00:55:01

This is one of those tests that can feel a bit icky and remind you that yep, the process of growing a baby is at times, undignified.

Some women choose not to have the GBS test and that is...

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13. What you need to know about First Trimester Screening tests from 2019-10-23T13:07:27

First trimester screening is a test for genetic abnormality and is commonly called the Down Syndrome screen.

The types of test, the accuracy, the costs and the ability to give you a defini...

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What you need to know about First Trimester Screening tests from 2019-10-23T02:07:27

First trimester screening is a test for genetic abnormality and is commonly called the Down Syndrome screen.

The types of test, the accuracy, the costs and the ability to give you a defin...

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12. What contraception can you take to help protect your fertility? from 2019-10-09T07:26:26

Most women spend most of their fertile time trying to NOT get pregnant but for those who want babies in the future, thoughts can wander to “what if my history of contraception impacts my fertili...

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What contraception can you take to help protect your fertility? from 2019-10-08T20:26:26

Most women spend most of their fertile time trying to NOT get pregnant but for those who want babies in the future, thoughts can wander to “what if my history of contraception impacts my fertili...

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11. What are normal baby movements? And why we bang on about them so much from 2019-10-01T09:50:24

Baby movements is your baby’s way of telling you all is well. A healthy baby should move. Imagine if you were really sick, you would still move around the bed and get up several times a day to g...

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What are normal baby movements? And why we bang on about them so much from 2019-09-30T23:50:24

Baby movements is your baby’s way of telling you all is well. A healthy baby should move. Imagine if you were really sick, you would still move around the bed and get up several times a day to g...

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10. Getting the Whooping Cough vaccine (and what to do about visitors) from 2019-09-24T14:37:09

What to do about visitors to your newborn baby? Firstly, feel confident to stand by YOUR rules. This episode talks about one potential rule 'all visitors to have a whooping cough booster be...

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Getting the Whooping Cough vaccine (and what to do about visitors) from 2019-09-24T04:37:09

What to do about visitors to your newborn baby? Firstly, feel confident to stand by YOUR rules. This episode talks about one potential rule 'all visitors to have a whooping cough booster before ...

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9. The idea of Gentle Induction (of labour) from 2019-09-10T12:30:05

Induction of labour. This is recommended listening for every woman who is pregnant, particularly those getting close to the end of their pregnancy. Inductions AREN'T rare and can represent ...

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The idea of Gentle Induction (of labour) from 2019-09-10T02:30:05

Induction of labour. This is recommended listening for every woman who is pregnant, particularly those getting close to the end of their pregnancy. Inductions AREN'T rare and can represent a cha...

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8. Why the position of your placenta is important from 2019-09-03T10:30

The placenta is the frisbee shaped wonder pack that really has so many jobs as you grow your baby. 

Firstly, it sends oxygen and nutrients from the mother's circulation, down the cord...

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Why the position of your placenta is important from 2019-09-03T00:30

The placenta is the frisbee shaped wonder pack that really has so many jobs as you grow your baby. 

Firstly, it sends oxygen and nutrients from the mother's circulation, down the cord int...

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7. When your baby comes (too) early from 2019-08-27T14:00:37

We've all heard the term 'Premmie" and we've seen the little babies in the Special Care nurseries with their naso-gastric tubes, little caps on their heads and surrounded by ...

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When your baby comes (too) early from 2019-08-27T04:00:37

We've all heard the term 'Premmie" and we've seen the little babies in the Special Care nurseries with their naso-gastric tubes, little caps on their heads and surrounded by monitors. It's a fri...

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6. Bleeding in early pregnancy. What does it mean? from 2019-08-19T13:46:11

Bleeding and spotting in early pregnancy can be really frightening. 

We've got our own experience of Brigid having a big bleed when she was seven weeks pregnant and it came as such a ...

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Bleeding in early pregnancy. What does it mean? from 2019-08-19T03:46:11

Bleeding and spotting in early pregnancy can be really frightening. 

We've got our own experience of Brigid having a big bleed when she was seven weeks pregnant and it came as such a shoc...

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5. ALL the early pregnancy symptoms from 2019-08-13T13:19:57

In the early stages of pregnancy, up to 12 weeks, you will question every symptom you are feeling. This is so normal. Sore nipples, shortness of breath, metallic taste in your mouth, a super sen...

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ALL the early pregnancy symptoms from 2019-08-13T03:19:57

In the early stages of pregnancy, up to 12 weeks, you will question every symptom you are feeling. This is so normal. Sore nipples, shortness of breath, metallic taste in your mouth, a super sen...

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4. What to do after a big fat positive (bfp) on your pee on a stick (poas) from 2019-08-06T11:46:04

This episode covers what you need to do after you have a positive home pregnancy test. It talks about when to see a doctor, what happens at this first appointment, what all the blood tests are f...

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What to do after a big fat positive (bfp) on your pee on a stick (poas) from 2019-08-06T01:46:04

This episode covers what you need to do after you have a positive home pregnancy test. It talks about when to see a doctor, what happens at this first appointment, what all the blood tests are f...

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3. What I wish every woman knew before becoming pregnant from 2019-06-26T12:15:53

Dr Pat talks about what you can do BEFORE you get pregnant to prevent common genetic diseases. Diseases such as Cystic Fibrosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy and Fragile X Syndrome. Many people don&a...

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2. How to become an Ovulation Ninja and fast track getting pregnant from 2019-06-26T11:26:39

This is a conversation between Brigid and Dr Pat about everything you need to know about ovulation. Studies show that so many women can't pick when they are ovulating. After listening to th...

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What I wish every woman knew before becoming pregnant from 2019-06-26T02:15:53

Dr Pat talks about what you can do BEFORE you get pregnant to prevent common genetic diseases. Diseases such as Cystic Fibrosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy and Fragile X Syndrome. Many people don't...

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The Kick Pregnancy Podcast
How to become an Ovulation Ninja and fast track getting pregnant from 2019-06-26T01:26:39

This is a conversation between Brigid and Dr Pat about everything you need to know about ovulation. Studies show that so many women can't pick when they are ovulating. After listening to this sh...

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1. Welcome to The Kick Pregnancy Podcast from 2019-06-06T11:53:36

Meet Dr Pat and Brigid. Yes we are not celebrities but we live and breathe babies. Having helped 1000s of women have their babies, and having quite a few ourselves, the Kick Pregnancy Podcast is...

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Welcome to The Kick Pregnancy Podcast : Episode 1 from 2019-06-06T01:53:36

Meet Dr Pat and Brigid. Yes we are not celebrities but we live and breathe babies. Having helped 1000s of women have their babies, and having quite a few ourselves, the Kick Pregnancy Podcast is...

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