In this week's episode of The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid discuss the updated RANZCOG guidelines for recurrent miscarriages and what they actually mean.

This episode discusses miscarriages and may be hard for some to hear. Please make sure you have your supports in place if you choose to listen.
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www.cope.org.au
www.pinkelephantsupport.com
www.beyondblue.org.au

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In this week's episode of The Kick, Brigid talks with Carmel Morabito from Calm Babies about the first three weeks with your newborn, and what she wants all new parents to know.

Use the code KICK10 for $10 off the Calm Babies website HERE https://www.calmbabies.com.au
Find Carmel on Instagram and TikTok @calm.babies https://www.instagram.com/calm.babies/

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In this week's episode of The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid talks with Perinatal Psychiatrist Professor Megan Galbally about all the different types of maternal attachment.

You can find out more about Professor Megan's work here. 

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

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In this Quick Kick episode of The Kick, Brigid and Dr Pat talk with Stef Valakas from The Dietologist about Vitamin D in pregnancy.

For more information on Vitamin D in Pregnancy, listen to episode 80 of The Kick HERE.

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

This Q and A session answers the following listener questions:
• How to approach a birth debrief
• What is a hymenal septum?
• Can a lack of cervical mucus impact fertility?
• The speed of subsequent births
• Ovulation Induction
• A listener update
• Asherman's Syndrome and high risk pregnancies

You can listen to episode 57, "What if I don't make the hospital in time?" here. 

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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.

In this week's episode of The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid talks with Perinatal Psychiatrist Professor Megan Galbally about mental health in pregnancy and postpartum, the red flags to look out for and the different treatment options available.

You can find out more about Professor Megan's work here. 
You can listen to Katie's story here.

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

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Just pregnant? Download our checklist to take to your first appointment. 
Website: https://www.growmybaby.com.au/

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

This Q and A session answers the following listener questions:
• Does having a long cervix impact your chances of having a vaginal birth?
• The pros and cons for each option of birthing the placenta.
• Is there anything you can do to speed up subsequent labour after having a stalled first labour?
• What causes irritable uterus and can it be prevented?

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.

LINKS
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Join our getting pregnancy course 
Instagram @thekickpregnancypodcast 
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Just pregnant? Download our checklist to take to your first appointment. 
Website: https://www.growmybaby.com.au/

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On this episode of The Kick, Brigid talks with HR lawyer Jo Alilovic about everything you need to know when it comes to talking to your employer about your pregnancy and what you are entitled to.

You can find Jo's website HERE. 

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

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This week on The Kick we are re-releasing this conversation between Brigid and Dr Pat talking all about those early pregnancy symptoms, what’s common (and what’s not), when symptoms start, what might help and when to check in with your care provider.

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In today's episode of The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid talk about the question of 'should I freeze my eggs?' This episode covers everything from why someone would consider freezing their eggs to the process of egg freezing and even a breakdown of the costs involved with freezing eggs.

Listen to Ep 76. IVF 101 with Dr Raelia Lew 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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Join our pregnancy and birth course 
Join our getting pregnancy course 
Instagram @thekickpregnancypodcast  
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Just pregnant? Download our checklist to take to your first appointment. 

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

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