In this Quick Kick episode of The Kick, Brigid and Dr Pat talk about what retained placenta is, how common they are and why a retained placenta might occur.

For more information on retained placenta, listen to episode 62. What is retained placenta? HERE. https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Im08Lf4RSQPhavfJKR0jC?si=XSgv_MziQai6yIIl7OumUQ

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In this week's episode of The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid answer the question "why don't I have the same pregnancy symptoms as my friend/sister?" They discuss a range of different pregnancy symptoms and how common they are, and when women might experience them in pregnancy.

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This week on The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid are back with their twenty-fifth Q and A session as they answer questions from listeners of The Kick.

This Q and A session answers the following listener questions:
• How does Graves' disease and fluctuating thyroid levels impact my pregnancy?
• Medication in pregnancy
• Subchorionic Haematomas in pregnancy
• Missed miscarriages
• Refusing blood products in labour and birth

You can listen to episode 27. Miscarriage. The common pain we share in silence. Here

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In this week's episode of The Kick, Brigid talks with Dr Kavita who is a Breastfeeding Medicine Specialist, Perinatal GP, and IBCLC, about some of the common issues women may experience when they are breastfeeding, such as, mastitis, blocked milk ducts and nipple thrush. Dr Kavita also talks about the symptoms and treatment for these issues.

You can listen to part 1 of Brigid’s chat with Dr Kavita here 
You can find the mastitis guidelines here 
You can find Dr Kavita on Instagram here @Dr.Kavita.T 
You can find Dr Kavita on Tiktok here @Dr.Kavita.T
You can find Dr Kavita’s website here

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In this Quick Kick episode of The Kick, Brigid and Dr Pat talk about Braxton Hicks in pregnancy. Brigid also shares she birth story for her second birth.

For more information on braxton hicks in pregnancy, listen to episode 71. Braxton Hicks vs Early Labour HERE.
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You can listen to episode 34. What is a VBAC and is it for you? HERE https://open.spotify.com/episode/1PjI3jY3luhtQ1Rjcoqlyc?si=GhQUnFLySeS1YqVaYoIUWQ

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TW: In this episode there is discussions about mental illness, suicidal thoughts, and domestic violence, 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 talk about all the medical issues in pregnancy that you might experience that aren't related to pregnancy and what they mean for you and your pregnancy and how they are treated.

You can listen to episode 35. Epilepsy and what to do about getting pregnant and growing a baby here 

You can listen to episode 168. Q&A: Navigating Graves’ Disease in pregnancy & what are placental lakes? here 

You can listen to episode 148. How is your mental health? here 

You can listen to episode 97. Why don’t I feel myself in pregnancy? here 

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In this week's episode of The Kick, Brigid talks with Dr Kavita who is a Breastfeeding Medicine Specialist, Perinatal GP, and IBCLC, about everything breastfeeding from how to get a good latch, to the anatomy of the breast. 

You can find Dr Kavita on Instagram here @Dr.Kavita.T
You can find Dr Kavita on Tiktok here @Dr.Kavita.T.
You can find Dr Kavita’s website here and breastfeeding plan 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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This week on The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid are back with their twenty-fourth Q and A session as they answer questions from listeners of The Kick.

This Q and A session answers the following listener questions:
•        Navigating Graves' Disease in pregnancy.
•        What does a low-lying placenta and placental lakes mean for my pregnancy?
•        How common are subsequent breeched and preterm babies?
•        IVF pregnancies and inductions.
•        How common is a subsequent OP birth?
•        When will my period return after birth?

You can listen to episode 36 What you need to know about your thyroid in pregnancy here. 
You can listen to episode 24. Maybe I have PCOS? here.
You can listen to episode 65. Breastfeeding but I want to try for a baby here. 

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Most women in the pre-pregnancy phase know to take folate supplements. Tick. They know that quitting smoking is for the best. Tick. Even stopping the glass of wine at the end of the day is on the radar. Tick.

What most don’t know is that we now have the ability to look closely at our genes, genes that are incredibly common in our population, and three genes in particular – Cystic Fibrosis (CF), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) and Fragile X syndrome (FXS). These pre-pregnancy genetic testing for these 3 conditions is now bulked billed in Australia under Medicare.

In this week's episode of The Kick, Dr Pat talks about one off the really important first step every couple can do before they start trying for a pregnancy. 

You can listen to episode 162 here.

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In this Quick Kick episode of The Kick, Brigid and Dr Pat talk about whether women can sleep on their back in pregnancy and if it has any consequences for your baby.
They also talk about syphilis testing during pregnancy and why it is done.

For more information on sleeping on your back in pregnancy, listen to episode 108 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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