Dr Pat and Brigid are back with their ninth Q and A session as they answer questions from listeners of The Kick. This Q and A session answers the following listener questions: Changes to your period after a miscarriage Is there anything you can do to reduce your risk of preeclampsia Is breastfeeding a good form of contraception Lifestyle impacts on male fertility Secondary infertility Healing tears after birth How to chart your cycle Hyper-mobility's impact on pregnancy If you have a question yo...
Apr 08, 2024•32 min
What happens next after receiving a diagnosis of endometriosis? For some people trying for a baby, endometriosis changes very little about their fertility, pregnancy and birth. For some, like Hayley, it means a very different and sometimes difficult journey. In this 'Let's Chat' episode, we talk to Hayley about her history of endometriosis, laparoscopic surgeries, 5 pregnancies including 2 ectopic pregnancies, loss of both fallopian tubes, IVF and a pregnancy with Gestational Diabetes. What Hayl...
Apr 01, 2024•34 min
This week on The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid discuss some of our listeners facinomas, which are those strange, unusual diagnoses that you have heard about once or twice and want to know more about. Please note: The diagnoses discussed in this episode are real healthcare problems for real human beings that need help, for these people they're definitely not fascinations. If you have a question you want answered, please leave your message on speakpipe and it might be chosen for Dr Pat to answer during ...
Mar 25, 2024•42 min
In this episode of The Kick, we had the pleasure of chatting with Urologist Associate Professor Mr. Darren Katz about all things male fertility. You can find the PDF on sperm health and lifestyle factors HERE If you have a question you want answered, please leave your message on speakpipe and it might be chosen for Dr Pat to answer during a Q & A: https://www.speakpipe.com/growmybaby LINKS Join our pregnancy and birth course Join our getting pregnancy course Instagram @thekickpregnancypodcas...
Mar 18, 2024•38 min
Dr Pat and Brigid are back with their eighth Q and A session as they answer questions from listeners of The Kick. This Q and A session answers the following listener questions: The reoccurrence of abnormal cord insertion in subsequent pregnancies. Why you may return a positive pregnancy test after a miscarriage and D&C procedure. How long to wait before you start trying to conceive again after a miscarriage. Choosing your pregnancy care provider. Is there such thing as a Paternal Assisted C-...
Mar 11, 2024•33 min
This week on The Kick Brigid talks with accredited nutritionist Kylie Pinwill about all things menopause. Find Kylie on instagram @kyliepinwill_hormonehub Listen to Kath's Podcast Hormone Hub Find Kylie's website HERE If you have a question you want answered, please leave your message on speakpipe and it might be chosen for Dr Pat to answer during a Q & A: https://www.speakpipe.com/growmybaby LINKS Join our pregnancy and birth course Join our getting pregnancy course Instagram @thekickpregna...
Mar 04, 2024•32 min
This week Dr Pat and Brigid discuss everything to do with the first period after birth. This episode covers: What is lochia? What is an abnormal bleed post-birth? The difference between a period and lochia. The factors that can influence your periods return. When to start looking at contraceptive options. If you want your question answered, please leave your message on speakpipe to be chosen for Dr Pat to answer: https://www.speakpipe.com/growmybaby LINKS Join our pregnancy and birth course Join...
Feb 26, 2024•25 min
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. What makes a good candidate for a VBAC? Birth options when you have prolapse. Can I have an elective caesarean in the public system? Trying to conceive after a miscarriage. Pregnancy issues and genetics. Listen to episode 34. What is a VBAC and is it for you? HERE Listen to episode 88. Prolapse: After pregnancy and birth with P...
Nov 27, 2023•34 min
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 Listen to Kath's Podcast Pregnancy, Birth and Recovery: FitNest Mama Find out more about the fitnest mama programs HERE If you have a question you want answered, please leave your message on speakpipe and it might be chosen for Dr Pat to answer during a Q & A: https://www.speakpipe.com/growmybaby LINKS Join our pregnancy and birth course ...
Nov 20, 2023•58 min
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 of The Kick reaching 1 million downloads. Thank you to all our listeners, your support has been amazing! We hope you enjoy this ep and would love to hear your thoughts over on Instagram. If you have a question you want answered, please leave your message on speakpipe and it might be chosen for Dr Pat to a...
Nov 15, 2023•27 min
This week on The Kick Dr Pat and Brigid talk with paediatrician Dr Daniel Golly about the first few weeks with your newborn. You can find Dr Golly on Instagram @drgolly You can buy Dr Golly's book HERE If you have a question you want answered, please leave your message on speakpipe and it might be chosen for Dr Pat to answer during a Q & A: https://www.speakpipe.com/growmybaby LINKS Join our pregnancy and birth course Join our getting pregnancy course Instagram @thekickpregnancypodcast Faceb...
Nov 09, 2023•57 min
This episode may be hard for some (or all) to hear. Please make sure you have your supports in place if you choose to listen. This week Dr Pat and Brigid discuss and explain the different terms that are used to describe a miscarriage. Listen to episode 31. Ectopic pregnancy and what you need to know HERE Listen to episode 6. Bleeding in early pregnancy. What does it mean? HERE Listen to episode 27. Miscarriage. The common pain we share in silence HERE For support: www.cope.org.au www.pinkelephan...
Oct 30, 2023•32 min
Dr Pat and Brigid are back with their sixth Q and A session as they answer questions from listeners of The Kick. This Q and A session answers the following listener questions: Can you ask for a different midwife during labour? Are there early signs of surgery related prolapse? Vaginal births after tearing What medication can you take when you are trying to conceive? Secondary infertility Obstetric cholestasis Do NIPTs results contain your babies gender? Subsequent births after a difficult labour...
Oct 23, 2023•33 min
This week Dr Pat and Brigid discuss everything to do with amniotic fluid and its role in pregnancy. This episode will cover: What amniotic fluid is and why it is important. The diagnosis of too much or too little amniotic fluid. Why either of these may happen and how they are treated. How to know if your waters have broken. Amniotic fluid leaks Listen to episode 37. All about the umbilical cord HERE Listen to episode 7. When your baby comes (too) early HERE If you want your question answered, pl...
Oct 16, 2023•31 min
Dr Pat and Brigid are back with their fifth Q and A session as they answer questions from listeners of The Kick. This Q and A session answers the following listener questions: Breast growth in pregnancy Changes in pregnancy symptoms in the first trimester Illness and pregnancy Genetic testing and IVF The cascade of intervention Vaginal birth when your baby is measuring big Donor egg IVF and breastfeeding Recurrent miscarriages and the next steps If you want your question answered, please leave y...
Oct 09, 2023•52 min
This week on The Kick Dr Pat and Brigid talk with Mental Health Social Worker Bridget Veld as she talks about the stressors that individuals and couples have as they journey through fertility issues and IVF. If you want your question answered, please leave your message on speakpipe to be chosen for Dr Pat to answer: https://www.speakpipe.com/growmybaby LINKS Join our pregnancy and birth course Join our getting pregnancy course Instagram @thekickpregnancypodcast Facebook @thekickpregnancypodcast ...
Oct 02, 2023•29 min•Ep. 81
This week on The Kick Dr Pat and Brigid talk with Stef Valakas about pre-pregnancy supplements and how to get the nutrients you need in pregnancy. You can find Stef on Instagram @the_dietologist Book a consult with the dietologist here Listen to Stef's podcast here If you want your question answered, please leave your message on speakpipe to be chosen for Dr Pat to answer: https://www.speakpipe.com/growmybaby LINKS Join our pregnancy and birth course Join our getting pregnancy course Instagram @...
Sep 25, 2023•39 min•Ep. 80
This week on The Kick Dr Pat and Brigid talk with Stef Valakas about pre-pregnancy supplements and how to get the nutrients you need in pregnancy. You can find Stef on Instagram @the_dietologist Book a consult with the dietologist here Listen to Stef's podcast here If you want your question answered, please leave your message on speakpipe to be chosen for Dr Pat to answer: https://www.speakpipe.com/growmybaby LINKS Join our pregnancy and birth course Join our getting pregnancy course Instagram @...
Sep 18, 2023•28 min•Ep. 79
This week on The Kick Dr Pat and Brigid talk to Katie Lolas about her two very different birth and postpartum experiences. After a surprise twist in Katie’s second birth, her postpartum had one really rare complication and one really common complication. We know you’ll have many take-aways from her beautifully articulated story and can’t wait for you to take a listen. You can find Katie on instagram @lady.lolas If you want your question answered, please leave your message on speakpipe to be chos...
Sep 12, 2023•49 min
This week on The Kick we are re-releasing this 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 episode you will be on the fast track to getting pregnant. In this episode Dr Pat and Brigid talk about: How to pick when you are ovulating The technology you may need to help track your ovulation The terms and acronyms used when talking about ovulation When you may need...
Sep 04, 2023•31 min
We are thrilled to have IVF specialist, Dr Raelia Lew back on The Kick to talk all about IVF 101! This episode covers: What can be done before IVF with a general gynaecologist When you might be referred to an IVF specialist Optimal egg freezing age The concept of future planning for your family. Listen to Ep 2. How to become an Ovulation ninja and fast track getting pregnant here. Listen to Dr Raelia’s knocked up podcast ep on egg freezing here. Where to find Dr Raelia Dr Raelia's Podcast: Knock...
Aug 28, 2023•21 min
This episode has a content warning In episode 75 of The Kick, we answer a listener's question on shoulder dystocia. In this episode we cover: What is shoulder dystocia and how common is it? Whether an epidural increases the risk of shoulder dystocia. Whether some people are a higher risk for shoulder dystocia. What occurs during a shoulder dystocia birth. If there an any implications for future births. If you want your question answered, please leave your message on speakpipe to be chosen for Dr...
Aug 21, 2023•25 min
This week we have recruited IVF specialist and fellow podcaster, Dr Raelia Lew. We had so much to ask her about IVF that we focused this ep only on ‘Are IVF pregnancies different?’. We know that listeners wanted to know: Why hospitals have different protocols about IVF pregnancies Whether you are classed as high risk If you can still choose midwifery care Why early induction was recommended + lots more. Dr Raelia's Podcast: Knocked Up Find Dr Raelia's on Instagram: @drraelialew Dr Raelia's Clini...
Aug 14, 2023•35 min
Dr Pat and Brigid are back with their fourth Q and A session as they answer questions from listeners of The Kick. This Q and A session answers the following listener questions: Travel during pregnancy Doulas What to expect when your period returns post-birth Choosing a planned caesarean over a vaginal birth Genetic screening tests The next steps if you are surprised by the results of your genetic screening test Listen to episode 70. Should I have a vaginal birth or caesarean section? https://pod...
Aug 07, 2023•29 min
This week Dr Pat and Brigid answered a listener's question about the different types of cord insertions and what they mean for your pregnancy. This episode will cover: What is the cord insertion. The types of cord insertions and how common each of them are. How the type of cord insertion is diagnosed. Problems with uncommon or abnormal cord insertions. How pregnancies with uncommon or abnormal cord insertions are managed. If the type of cord insertion you have can impact how you deliver your bab...
Jul 31, 2023•19 min
Hands up if you have questioned if it is early labour or more Braxton Hicks? This week in The Kick we give a run down on what to expect with Braxton Hicks, such as: What they feel like When they can occur What to do if they become uncomfortable Irritable uterus When it is actually early labour. If you want your question answered, please leave your message on speakpipe to be chosen for Dr Pat to answer: https://www.speakpipe.com/growmybaby LINKS Join our pregnancy and birth course Join our gettin...
Jul 24, 2023•17 min
This ep of The Kick we cover the pros and cons of both vaginal and Caesarean birth. This is a very chatty episode because the answer is…nuanced. The first question we delve into is why someone would ask this question? We talk about: A medical indication where a Caesarean section is suggested. A history of trauma, or fear surrounding vaginal birth. Concern about sexual function after vaginal birth Maybe a birth story has made someone think ‘nope, not for me.’ Or they feel a planned Caesarean sect...
Jul 17, 2023•46 min
In this episode we explore in this episode why you might be recommended bedrest during pregnancy, as well as its benefits, and potential complications. If you want your question answered, please leave your message on speakpipe to be chosen for Dr Pat to answer: https://www.speakpipe.com/growmybaby LINKS Join our pregnancy and birth course Join our getting pregnancy course Instagram @thekickpregnancypodcast Facebook @thekickpregnancypodcast Just pregnant? Download our checklist to take to your fi...
Jul 10, 2023•21 min
This episode of The Kick Pregnancy Podcast is all about who is in the room when you give birth, and why they are there. In the ep we: help you visualise your baby’s birth and prepare you for what you should expect go through who is in the room and why they are there talk about the different birth scenarios and how the personnel changes ask you to think about who you want in the room at different stages If you want your question answered, please leave your message on speakpipe to be chosen for Dr...
Jul 03, 2023•30 min
Join Dr Pat and Brigid in their third Q and A session as they answer questions from listeners. This Q and A session answers the following listener questions: Fertility and TTC after a laparoscopy for endometriosis. Does an under active thyroid have any impact on fertility? Subsequent VBACs. Reactions to unplanned pregnancies. Orthopaedic injuries and delivery options. Return to fertility after an early pregnancy miscarriage. If you have a question on IVF pregnancies that you would like answer in...
Jun 26, 2023•25 min
