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

 

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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.

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In this week's episode of The Kick, Dr pat and Brigid talk about one of our most asked questions "Should I choose private or public care for my pregnancy?"

You can find the study here 

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

This Q&A session answers the following listener questions:
•        What is an antepartum haemorrhage?
•        Second trimester screening vs NIPTs
•        What pregnancy multivitamins should I be taking?
•        Is it normal for your HCG levels to be higher than what your gestational sac is presenting?
•        Are there any benefits to placenta encapsulation?
•        Am I a good candidate for a VBAC if my previous pregnancy ended in a caesarean section due to an obstruction of labour?
•        How does low Pap A impact a labour and birth?

You can book with The Dietologist here
You can listen to episode 79. Nutrients in Pre-pregnancy with Stef Valakas (The Dietologist) Part 1 here 
You can listen to episode 80. How to get the nutrients you need in pregnancy with Stef Valakas (The Dietologist) Part 2 here 
You can find the ASUM guidelines for bleeding in early pregnancy here 

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In this week's episode of The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid listen to episode 17 of The Kick and provide an update on the information in that episode that is inline with the new Gestational Diabetes Guidelines.

You can find the GD guidelines for New Zealand here

You can find the GD guidelines for Canada here 

You can find the GD guidelines for the UK here

You can find the GD guidelines for the US here

 

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In this Quick Kick episode of The Kick, Brigid and Dr Pat talk about genetic screening tests, when to have one and what to do if you are surprised by the results.

For more information on Genetic Screening Tests, listen to episode 73 of The Kick HERE.
Listen to episode 3 of The Kick HERE.

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In this week's episode of The Kick, Brigid talks with Physiotherapist Belinda Matthews about incontinence and pelvic floor health from pre-pregnancy, pregnancy, postpartum and menopause.

You can find Belinda on the Ballarat Women's Clinic website here https://ballaratwomensclinic.com.au/belinda-matthews

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

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