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 leaksListen to episode 37. All about the umbilical cord HEREListen to episode 7. When your baby comes (too) early HEREIf you want your question answered, pl...

83. Your Waters: How important is amniotic fluid?

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!

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Dr Pat and Brigid are back with their tenth Q and A session as they answer questions from listeners of The Kick.This Q and A session answers the following listener questions:Waters breaking early and spontaneous preterm labour.When should you seek further assistance when trying to get pregnant?Vaginal births and Caesarean sectionsWhat is a triploidy miscarriage?How long should you wait before trying again after a miscarriage?If you have a question you want answered, please leave your message ...

104. Ask Dr Pat, or Brigid! Our tenth Q and A session.

Have you ever met someone whose strength and resilience left you utterly inspired? Haylea, our guest this week on The Kick, embodies that spirit as she takes us through her remarkable journey to motherhood. Bracing for childbirth, especially under the shadow of health concerns, can be a profound experience. Haylea walks us through her pre-labor decisions, managing Clexane injections, and the deliberation that went into inducing labor at 38 weeks for her and her baby's safety.Haylea mentions b...

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In this episode of The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid talk all about ovulation induction.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/growmybabyThis episode of The Kick Pregnancy Podcast is sponsored by Baby Bunting.Check out their June Storktake sale here!LINKSJoin our pregnancy and birth courseJoin our getting pregnancy courseInstagram @thekickpregnancypodcastFacebook @thekickpregnanc...

102. What is Ovulation Induction?

In 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.How will I be a mum when I can’t even control my own emotions?In this 'Let's Chat' episode, we talk with Katie about the added complexity a diagnosis, initially of depression and anxiety, then bipolar disorder, has on pregnancy.A mental health issue is daunting enough for most people but Katie had also just moved to a new tow...

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We did it! Today is our 100th episode! When we started The Kick, we never imagined the incredible community that would gather around these conversations. Every fact revealed, every story told, and every insight that you have told us you gained from The Kick makes us feel beyond excited.  A massive THANK YOU to each of you for tuning in, sharing your thoughts, and riding this wave with us.What better way to mark the momentous occasion of our 100th episode than by sharing some of your top ...

83. Your Waters: How important is amniotic fluid?

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