What better way to mark the momentous occasion of our 100th episode than by sharing some of your top pregnancy tips.

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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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 first appointment.

Website: https://www.growmybaby.com.au/


Disclaimer: Any medical information discussed is general in nature and cannot replace the advice of your medical practitioner

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This week on The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid discuss pregnancy after 35 and why people say that it's different.

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 course

Join our getting pregnancy course

Instagram @thekickpregnancypodcast

Facebook @thekickpregnancypodcast

Just pregnant? Download our checklist to take to your first appointment.

Website: https://www.growmybaby.com.au/


Disclaimer: Any medical information discussed is general in nature and cannot replace the advice of your medical practitioner

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This is a "Let's Chat" story that we hope EVERYONE listens to.

Amy tells Dr Pat and Brigid her story of getting pregnant with a history of  endometriosis and ulcerative colitis. We talk about, in practical detail, the supports she put in place to help maintain her mental health.

Then the next part of Amy's story is VITAL information for everyone. We dive into a birth complication that is a common fear, a postpartum haemorrhage or PPH.

Amy has so much to share about how she felt immediately post birth when after birthing her baby, she knew something was just not right. She talks about what her partner, Chris did to cope when she was separated from newborn George and how she was able to process a stressful time in her birth.

We love these 'Let's Chat' episodes with Dr Pat in the room. He helps listeners understand the complexity of what happens when someone has a postpartum haemorrhage so the story Amy tells is complemented with a layer of expertise, experience and evidence that is often missing in pregnancy and birth stories.

PPH is not a rare event. With PPH happening in 1-5% of all births, listening to this podcast will give the listener the knowledge and confidence to talk to their provider about how they would manage a PPH so together, as a team, you can make deeply informed decisions about your care.

Amy 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 thinking about getting pregnant, join our 11 steps to a positive pregnancy test here. JOIN our getting pregnancy course


If you have a question you want answered, please leave your audio message on Speakpipe for potential selection for Dr Pat to answer during our next Q & A: https://www.speakpipe.com/growmybaby

Follow us on:
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Freebies:
Just pregnant? Download our checklist to take to your first appointment.

Website:
 https://www.growmybaby.com.au/


Disclaimer: Any medical information discussed is general in nature and cannot replace the advice of your medical practitioner

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In this episode we talk about mental illness and suicide, if you feel you need support please use any of the links at the bottom of the show notes.

Today Brigid talks with Clinical Psychologist, Dr Kylie McKenzie about mental health during the perinatal period.

In our discussion we explore the natural emotional spectrum, from the anticipated joys to the often-unspoken anxieties and depressions that can accompany new parenthood. We tackle the tough questions, like distinguishing between postnatal depression and the more common baby blues, and share proactive tips for managing well-being, including the importance of setting personal boundaries and maintaining good mental health practices.

Finish this episode feeling equipped and empowered to confidently make informed choices for your parenting journey. Dr. McKenzie imparts wisdom on handling unsolicited advice, reaffirms the importance of self-care, and discusses how to support partners facing mental health challenges. Join us for a conversation that's more than just talk—it's a guide to embracing the beautiful, messy, and transformative experience of becoming a parent.

COPE.org.au -1300 740 398
BeyondBlue - 1300 224 636
Lifeline - 13 11 14
PANDA - 1300 726 306

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 course

Join our getting pregnancy course

Instagram @thekickpregnancypodcast

Facebook @thekickpregnancypodcast

Just pregnant? Download our checklist to take to your first appointment.

Website: https://www.growmybaby.com.au/


Disclaimer: Any medical information discussed is general in nature and cannot replace the advice of your medical practitioner

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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 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

Facebook @thekickpregnancypodcast

Just pregnant? Download our checklist to take to your first appointment.

Website: https://www.growmybaby.com.au/


Disclaimer: Any medical information discussed is general in nature and cannot replace the advice of your medical practitioner

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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 Hayley showed though every part of her story is how she kept going, even when her odds were diminished. It is a really positive story about her resilience, her faith in herself and how being informed helps you understand your options and ultimately helps you to make informed decisions.

In this podcast, Hayley's story helps us explore the following questions:

• Can I have a baby with endometriosis?
• Is getting pregnant different with endometriosis?
• Am I still fertile if I have endometriosis?
• Is pregnancy high risk if you have endometriosis?
• What happens if you lose both fallopian tubes?
• Does endometriosis impact the success of IVF?

Hayley 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 thinking about getting pregnant, join our 11 steps to a positive pregnancy test here. JOIN our getting pregnancy course

If you have a question you want answered, please leave your audio message on Speakpipe for potential selection for Dr Pat to answer during our next Q & A: https://www.speakpipe.com/growmybaby

Follow us on:
Instagram @thekickpregnancypodcast
Facebook @thekickpregnancypodcast

Freebies:
Just pregnant? Download our checklist to take to your first appointment.

Website:
 https://www.growmybaby.com.au/


Disclaimer: Any medical information discussed is general in nature and cannot replace the advice of your medical practitioner

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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 a Q & A: 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 first appointment.

Website: https://www.growmybaby.com.au/


Disclaimer: Any medical information discussed is general in nature and cannot replace the advice of your medical practitioner

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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 @thekickpregnancypodcast

Facebook @thekickpregnancypodcast

Just pregnant? Download our checklist to take to your first appointment.

Website: https://www.growmybaby.com.au/


Disclaimer: Any medical information discussed is general in nature and cannot replace the advice of your medical practitioner

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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-section?

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

Facebook @thekickpregnancypodcast

Just pregnant? Download our checklist to take to your first appointment.

Website: https://www.growmybaby.com.au/

Disclaimer: Any medical information discussed is general in nature and cannot replace the advice of your medical practitioner

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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 @thekickpregnancypodcast

Facebook @thekickpregnancypodcast

Just pregnant? Download our checklist to take to your first appointment.

Website: https://www.growmybaby.com.au/


Disclaimer: Any medical information discussed is general in nature and cannot replace the advice of your medical practitioner

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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 our getting pregnancy course

Instagram @thekickpregnancypodcast

Facebook @thekickpregnancypodcast

Just pregnant? Download our checklist to take to your first appointment.

Website: https://www.growmybaby.com.au/

Disclaimer: Any medical information discussed is general in nature and cannot replace the advice of your medical practitioner

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