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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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?

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

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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 

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

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In this week's Quick Kick episode of The Kick, Brigid and Dr Pat talk about the 2 types of assisted deliveries, forceps and vacuum and what happens in both.

For more information of assisted deliveries, listen to episode 30 of The Kick HERE. 

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This week on The Kick, Brigid talks with physiotherapist Kath Baquie about pelvic floor exercises that are used to strengthen your pelvic floor and why they may not be for everyone.

Find Kath on instagram @kathbaquie.physio. 
Listen to Kath's Podcast HERE 
Find out more about the fitnest mama programs HERE 

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LINKS

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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 eighteenth Q and A session as they answer questions from listeners of The Kick.

This Q and A session answers the following listener questions:
• We get an update from a listener who had their question answered in a pervious Q&A
• Birth options for someone with Deep Vein Thrombosis
• How long to wait between babies after a caesarean
• The use of External Cephalic Version for breeched babies
• Tips for birth partners
• Your first period after coming off the pill

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LINKS
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Website

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In this week's episode of The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid talk all about pushing in labour. They cover some different pushing techniques, the urge to push, what happens to the baby during the pushing phase and Dr Pat gives his 4 tips to help you push your baby out effectively. This episode is a must listen!

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In this Quick Kick episode of The Kick, Brigid and Dr Pat talk through how to understand your menstrual cycle to help you get pregnant.

Click here for the menstrual cycle diagram. 

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