The Kick Pregnancy Podcast

When your baby comes too early We've all heard the term 'Premmie" and we've seen the little babies in the special care nurseries with their Naso-gastric tubes, little caps on their heads and surrounded by monitors. It's a frightening image but sometimes it always seems to happen to someone else - until it doesn't. This podcast is all about defining what prematurity is. It covers: • The known reasons for why a baby comes early. • The signs...

This week on The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid are back with their thirty-eighth Q and A session as they answer questions from listeners of The Kick. This Q and A session answers the following listener questions: • Subsequent pregnancies after a uterine dehiscence. • Aspirin as a precautionary treatment for pre-eclampsia. • Weighing up the options of trying to conceive naturally or undergoing fertility treatment. If you have a questio...

In this week's episode of The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid talk about why you will be recommended a Vitamin K injection for your newborn, why an injection is better than oral dosing and some of the different reasons people will tell you that you should decline this intervention. 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 Join our pregnancy and birth course Join our pregnancy course Instagram @theki...

This week on The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid are back with their thirty-seventh Q and A session as they answer questions from listeners of The Kick. This Q and A session answers the following listener questions: • Fertility and conception with adenomyosis • On-call rosters in private obstetric care • What is a uterine arteriovenous malformation? •An update from a listener If you have a question you want answered, please leave your message on speakpipe to be chosen for Dr Pat to answer during a ...

What are normal baby movements? Baby movements is your baby’s way of telling you all is well. A healthy baby should move. Imagine if you were really sick, you would still move around the bed and get up several times a day to go the toilet. If you lay in bed for many hours, not moving at all, you would probably be dreadfully ill. A baby that’s doing nothing is not normal. And why are we so insistent about baby movements? If we look at unexpected stillbirths in the third trimester, an ala...

This re-released episode of The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid talks about what cytomegalovirus (CMV) is, how it is spread, how it can impact pregnancy and things you can do to reduce the risk of transmission. 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 Join our pregnancy and birth course Join our pregnancy course Instagram @thekickpregnancypodcast Facebook @thekickpregnancypodcast Just pregnant? Do...

In this week's episode of The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid talk all about feeling tired and fatigued in pregnancy and some of the causes of these feelings. 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 Join our pregnancy and birth course Join our pregnancy course Instagram @thekickpregnancypodcast Facebook @thekickpregnancypodcast Just pregnant? Download our checklist to take to your first appointme...

This week on The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid are back with their thirty-sixth Q and A session as they answer questions from listeners of The Kick. This Q and A session answers the following listener questions: • What can you do to increase the success of an embryo transfer? • Unusual cervix presentations in first births • What can I do to decrease my risk of gestational hypertension? • A hot tip from a listener! ...

Content Warning: This episode of The Kick discusses 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 talk about common pregnancy symptoms that may not always be normal, and the red flags to look out for. COPE.org.au -1300 740 398 BeyondBlue - 1300 224 636 Lifeline - 13 11 14 PANDA - 1300 726 306 If you have a question you want answered, please leave your mess...

This week on The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid are back with their thirty-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 an extra placental lobe affect my pregnancy and birth? • When can I restart my folate vitamins after a methotrexate injection for an ectopic pregnancy. • Is my short luteal phase the reason i'm struggling to conceive? If you have a question you want answered, ...

In this week's episode of The Kick, Brigid talks with Seb from Canines on Cue about introducing your newborn to your dog and training your dog to be use to toddlers and babies. You can find Seb's safe start course here. You can find Seb on Instagram 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: LINKS Join our pregnancy and birth course Join our pregnancy course Instagram @thekickpregnancypodcast...

In this week's episode of The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid talk all about the syntocinon drip, including the pros and cons of its use and why it might be used in a labour. 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 Join our pregnancy and birth course Join our pregnancy course Instagram @thekickpregnancypodcast Facebook @thekickpregnancypodcast Just pregnant? Download our checklist to take to your...

In this week's episode of The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid discuss whether pregnancy and birth advice on social media is evidence-based or just loud and how to gauge the validity of the advice and infomation you see. 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 Join our pregnancy and birth course Join our pregnancy course Instagram @thekickpregnancypodcast Facebook @thekickpregnancypodcast Just pre...

In this week's episode of The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid talk about why PCOS is now called PMOS and the new guidelines that accompany the name change. You can find the new PMOS Guidelines 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: LINKS Join our pregnancy and birth course Join our pregnancy course Instagram @thekickpregnancypodcast Facebook @thekickpregnancypodcast Just pregnant? Download our ...

In this quick kick epiosde of The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid talk about who is in the room when you give birth and why they are there. 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 Join our pregnancy and birth course Join our pregnancy course Instagram @thekickpregnancypodcast Facebook @thekickpregnancypodcast Just pregnant? Download our checklist to take to your first appointment. Website: ...

This week on The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid are back with their thirty-fourth 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 previous breast cancer treatment affect a pregnancy? • When can I restart my folate vitamins after a methotrexate injection for an ectopic pregnancy. • Implementing a plan for conception for a woman with a complex m...

In this week's episode of The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid answer the question of whether caesarean section rates are rising, and discuss some of the statistics around this. Listen to Part 1 here. Listen to episode 165. Should I choose private or public care? 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: LINKS Join our pregnancy and birth course Join our pregnancy course Instagram @thekickpregnancyp...

This week on The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid are back with their thirty-third Q and A session as they answer questions from listeners of The Kick. This Q and A session answers the following listener questions: • Do I need to worry about class A drugs and pregnancy safe food while trying to conceive? • Pregnancy care in rural and regional areas. • How much sleep do you need during pregnancy? • Are molar pregnancie...

In this week's episode of The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid answer the question of whether caesarean section rates are rising, and discuss some of the statistics around this. 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 Join our pregnancy and birth course Join our pregnancy course Instagram @thekickpregnancypodcast Facebook @thekickpregnancypodcast Just pregnant? Download our checklist to take to yo...

This week on The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid are back with their thirty-second Q and A session as they answer questions from listeners of The Kick. This Q and A session answers the following listener questions: • Cervical shortening in first and subsequent pregnancies. • Can breeched births reoccur? • Skin irritations in pregnancy. • Feeling concerned about being pressured into decisions during pregnancy and birt...

In this re-released ep of The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid talk about what to do once you have done a home pregnancy test and it is positive. This episode covers when to see a doctor, what happens at this first appointment, what all the blood tests are for, what estimated due dates mean, what an unsighted pregnancy is, what beta hCG is and what medical history needs to be discussed with your doctor. Plus loads more. If you have a question you want answered, please leave your message on speakpipe...

In this week's episode of The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid talk all about ovarian cysts in pregnancy, such as, what's normal and what needs further investigation. 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 Join our pregnancy and birth course Join our pregnancy course Instagram @thekickpregnancypodcast Facebook @thekickpregnancypodcast Just pregnant? Download our checklist to take to your first ap...

This week on The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid are back with their thirty-first Q and A session as they answer questions from listeners of The Kick. This Q and A session answers the following listener questions: • What is normal for post-caesarean pain? • Why hasn’t my period returned after I stopped breastfeeding? • Have I developed PCOS or endo after the birth of my first baby? • What is a...

Bleeding and spotting in early pregnancy can be really frightening. In this re-released ep of The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid discuss bleeding in early pregnancy and what it means. This episode covers: *Implantation bleeding *bleeding after sex *ectopic pregnancy *miscarriage and any of the treatments that might be required. Thankfully most of the time when there’s bleeding in early pregnancy it’s not a miscarriage. You can find the PANDA website here. If you have a question you want ...

In this week's episode of The Kick, Brigid talks with Clinical Psychologist Rebecca Wheeler about a fear of childbirth and tokophobia. You can find Rebecca’s Instagram here You can find Rebecca’s Facebook here You can find Rebecca’s website here You can find the Centre for Perinatal Psychology here You can find COPE here You can find the Gidget Foundation here You can find PANDA here If you have a question you want answered, please leave your ...

In this re-released ep of The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid cover the pros and cons of both vaginal birth and caesarean birth. This is a very chatty episode because the answer is…nuanced. The first question we delve into is why someone would ask this question? In this episode we talk about: • A medical indication where a Caesarean section is suggested. • A history of trauma, or fear surrounding vaginal birth. • Conce...

In this week's episode, Dr Pat and Brigid unpack some of the medical moments from Jessie's birth story of her twins on the Outloud podcast. You can listen to Jessie’s Birth Story here. You can listen to Ep 21. TWINS: all the questions, all the answers 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: LINKS Join our pregnancy and birth course Join our pregnancy course Instagram @thekickpregnancypodc...

This week on The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid are back with their thirtieth Q and A session as they answer questions from listeners of The Kick. This Q and A session answers the following listener questions: • Who makes a good VBAC candidate? • The difference between Induction and Augmentation. • What are the pros and cons of ECV? • What are the pros and cons of having a c-section for a bre...

Sometimes we need to go back to basics. This re-released episode of The Kick is for anyone who is thinking they might need a few hints on what they can be doing to increase their chances of getting pregnant. It's a bit light-hearted and for some couples, this ep will be enough to help you well on your way to BABY. In this episode Dr Pat and Brigid talk about: • What we mean when we say 'better nick' • What a regular cycle means • &...

In this Quick Kick episode of The Kick, Brigid and Dr Pat talk about getting pregnant with endometriosis. Dr Pat also talks about why you might’ve seen endometriosis in the news recently. For more information on getting pregnant with endometriosis, listen to episode 20. Getting pregnant with Endo 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: LINKS Join our pregnancy and birth course Join our pr...

This week on The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid are back with their twenty-nineth Q and A session as they answer questions from listeners of The Kick. This Q and A session answers the following listener questions: • What does it mean for my labour and birth if my baby is transverse? • What do the different categories of medication in pregnancy mean? • Diagnosing early pregnancy miscarriages. • &nbs...

In this week's episode of The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid talk about all the other things your Obstetrican and Gynaecologist might be doing when they aren't seeing patients, delivering babies or in surgery. You can listen to episode 180. Becoming an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist and How the Training has Changed with Dr Erin Stewart Here. You can join the Ballarat Women's Cohort Study Here. If you have a question you want answered, please leave your message on speakpipe to be chosen for Dr Pat...

This week on The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid are back with their twenty-eighth Q and A session as they answer questions from listeners of The Kick. This Q and A session answers the following listener questions: • Having a C-section with a low-lying plaenta • How long should I wait before trying to conceive again after a miscarriage? • Does having surgery during pregnany cause you to go into early labour? • &n...

In this Quick Kick episode of The Kick, Brigid and Dr Pat talk about how to make your own choices in pregnancy and birth and whether you can say no to test and treatments in pregnancy and birth. For more information on tests in pregnancy, listen to episode 16. Can you say no to test and treatments in pregnancy and birth? HERE This week on The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid are back with their first Q and A session of the year as they answer questions from listeners of The Kick. This Q and ...

In this Quick Kick episode of The Kick, Brigid and Dr Pat talk about how to make your own choices in pregnancy and birth and whether you can say no to test and treatments in pregnancy and birth. For more information on tests in pregnancy, listen to episode 16. Can you say no to test and treatments in pregnancy and birth? HERE LINKS Join our pregnancy and birth course Join our pregnancy course Instagram @thekickpregnancypodcast Facebook @thekickpregnancypodcast Just pregnant? Down...

In this week's episode of The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid give a 101 on all the different types of contraception to help you work out which is right choice for you. They also talk about whether contraception can impact your fertility. 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 Join our pregnancy and birth course Join our pregnancy course Instagram @thekickpregnancypodcast Facebook @thekickpregn...

In this week's episode of The Kick, we sit down with Obstetrics and Gynaecology Senior Registrar Dr Erin Stewart to talk about what it really takes to become an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, from medical school to specialist training and life on the other side as an O&G. Dr Pat and Dr Erin both share honest insights into the years of study, exams, long trainee hours, and personal sacrifices involved, as well as the rewards of working in women’s health. We talk about what drew them to O...

Dr Pat and Brigid are back for The Kick's first episode of 2026, in this episode they help to get you informed to start trying for a pregnancy by talking all about hormones, fertility and all the different terms and buzz words you might hear. Listen to episode 26. Getting pregnant: 101 here Listen to episode 2. How to become an ovulation ninja 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 &am...

In our last episode of The Kick for 2025, Brigid is joined by Neuroscientist, Science Communicator and Author Dr Sarah McKay, to talk all about baby brain, how we should reframe how we think about it and how a woman's brain changes during pregnancy. You can find Dr Sarah’s Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/drsarahmckay/ You can find Dr Sarah’s website here http://www.drsarahmckay.com Thank you for all your support in 2025, Happy Holidays and we will see you in 2026! In the meantime...

This week on The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid are back with their twenty-sixth Q and A session and they are join by Senior Registrar Dr Erin Stewart, as they answer questions from listeners of The Kick. This Q and A session answers the following listener questions: • What is Ureaplasma Parvum and will it impact my pregnancy? • Vasovagals in pregnancy • Infectious diseases in pregnancy • How long should I wait to try for a pregnancy after a primary CMV infection? • Did I still have an ectopic preg...

In this week's episode of The Kick, Brigid is joined by Sport & Exercise Physiotherapist A/Prof Joanne Kemp to talk about hip pain in pregnancy and postpartum. A/Prof Jo and Brigid also talk about women's health research and an exciting new reseach study called the Ballarat Women's Cohort Study. You can join the Ballarat Women's Cohort Study here You can find out more about A/Prof Jo's research here Use the code ‘BABY20’ at checkout for 20% off our GrowMyBaby programs. https://g...

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 Use the code ‘BABY20’ at checkout for 20% off our GrowMyBaby programs. https://growmybaby.thrivecart.com/grow-my-baby/ If you have a question you want answ...

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. 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 Join our pregnancy and birth course Join our pregnancy course Instagram @thekick...

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 silenc...

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 ...

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. https://open.spotify.com/episode/09Jb11HgkSw3kcqaZyEpPx?si=woM36YM0SWiGlAMj6qwK_A You can listen to episode 34. What is a VBAC and is it for you? HERE https://open.spotify.com/episode/1PjI3jY3luhtQ1Rjcoqlyc?si=GhQUnFLySeS1YqVaYoIUW...

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...

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...

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...

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 fo...

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: LINKS Join ...

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 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 Join our pregnancy and birth course Join our getting pregnancy course Instagram @thekickpregnancypodcast Facebook @thekickpregnancypodcast Just pregnant...

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 wha...

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 If you have a question you want answered, please leave your message on speakpipe...

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. 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 Join our pregnancy and birth course Join our getting pregnancy...

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: LINKS Join our pregnancy and birth course Join our g...

This week on The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid are back with their twenty-second Q and A session as they answer questions from listeners of The Kick. This Q & A session answers the following listener questions: • Are fresh pressed juices safe to have in pregnancy? • Have I had a false negative POAS pregnancy test? • When should I seek further assistance trying to conceive? • Is self-inse...

In this episode of The Kick, Brigid talks with Nutritionist and cookbook author Sarah Pound about cooking for cravings in pregnancy and postpartum. They also talk about cooking for young kids who are fussy eaters. Find Sarah's book Family Food here. Find Sarah on Instagram here. Find Sarah’s website 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: https://www.speakpipe.com/growmybaby LINKS J...

In this Quick Kick episode of The Kick, Brigid and Dr Pat talk about whether a women’s pregnancy symptoms will be the same for all her pregnancies or whether symptoms will differ for each pregnancy. For more information on pregnancy symptoms, listen to episode 108 of The Kick HERE. Listen to episode 5 of The Kick HERE. Listen to episode 22 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 & ...

In this week's episode of The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid talk about whether you should circumcise your newborn, and give you all the information you need to help you make a decision. 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 Join our pregnancy and birth course Join our getting pregnancy course Instagram @thekickpregnancypodcast Facebook @thekickpregnancypodcast Just pregnant? D...

This week on The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid are back with their twenty-first Q and A session as they answer questions from listeners of The Kick. This Q and A session answers the following listener questions: • How do I know if I have Asherman's syndrome? • Do I need to see a private obstetrician for my high risk pregnancy? • What are the risks around a low-lying and bi-lobed placenta • Irregular cycles and what's normal • What is uterus didelphys and what does it mean for my pregnancy? If you...

In this Quick Kick episode of The Kick, Brigid talks with Physiotherapist Kath Baquie about what to do if you are diagnosed with Pelvic Girdle Pain in pregnancy. For more information on Pelvic Girdle Pain, listen to episode 45 of The Kick here. Find Kath on instagram @fitnestmama Listen to Kath's Podcast here Find out more about the fitnest mama programs here If you have a question you want answered, please leave your message on speakpipe to be chosen for Dr Pat to answer...

In this episode of The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid talk to COGU Dr Ed O'Mahony about what a COGU is and the work they do, why someone might see a COGU in pregnancy and the role a COGU has in a woman's pregnancy. You can find Dr Ed's website 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. LINKS Join our pregnancy and birth course Join our getting pregnancy course Instagram @thekickpreg...

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. For support: www.cope.org.au www.pinkelephantsupport.com www.beyondblue.org.au If you have a question you want answered, please leave your message on speakpipe to be chosen for Dr Pat to answer during a...

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/ 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: L...

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 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 Join our pregnancy and birth ...

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. 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 Join our pregnancy and birth course Join our getting pregnancy course Instagram @thekickpregnancypodcast Facebook @theki...

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 ho...

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 Kati...

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? ...

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. 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 Join our pregnancy and birth course Join our getting pregnancy course Instagram @thekickpregnancypodca...

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. 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 Join our pregnancy and birth course Join our getting pregnancy course Instagram @thekickpre...

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. LINKS Join our pre...

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. 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 Join our pregnancy and birth course Join our getting pregnancy course Instagram @thekickpre...

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 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 Join our pregnancy and birth...

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...

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! 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 Join our pregnancy and birth course Join ou...

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. 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 Join our pregnancy and birth course Join our getting pregnancy course Instagram @thekickpregnancypodcast Facebook @thekickpregnancypodcast&...

In this episode of The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid talk to Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist Professor Joanne Said about the work of an MFM, when someone might see an MFM in pregnancy and the role an MFM has in a woman's pregnancy. You can find Professor Joanne on X here You can find out more about the PRECeDe Trial here You can find out more about the C*Steroid Trial here If you have a question you want answered, please leave your message on speakpipe to be chosen for Dr Pat...

This week on The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid are back with their seventeenth Q and A session as they answer questions from listeners of The Kick. This Q and A session answers the following listener questions: • Molar pregnancies • The use of a cook’s catheter in an induction • CMV in pregnancy • How does a shorten cervix affect a pregnancy • A retroverted uterus and pregnancy • Navigating difficult family dynamics during pregnancy • Weaning breastfeeding while pregnant • Ectopic pregnancies Yo...

In this week's episode of The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid talk about stalled labours. They cover some of the reasons why a labour might stall and some of the things that might be done if your labour has stalled to help it progress. 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 Join our pregnancy and birth course Join our getting pregnancy course Instagram @thekickpregnancypodcast Faceb...

Content Warning: This episode of The Kick discusses eating disorders. Butterfly Foundation In this Let's Chat episode of The Kick, Brigid chats with Shay about her 17-year struggle with an eating disorder to finding fulfilment in motherhood. Shay shares how she maintained her fitness, training and self-love throughout her pregnancy. Find Shay on Instagram here. Shay mentions being a member of our GrowMyBaby Pregnancy and Birth Course. You can join at anytime in your pregnancy here. ...

In this episode of The Kick, Brigid talks with Justine Schofield about how pregnancy and motherhood changed her way of cooking and the importance of prepping ahead. Find Justine's book Cook Ahead here Find Justine on Instagram 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: https://www.speakpipe.com/growmybaby LINKS Join our pregnancy and birth course Join our getting pregnancy course Instagram @th...

In this episode of The Kick, Brigid and Dr Pat talk about what delayed cord clamping is and what to expected if you have delayed cord clamping. 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/growmybaby LINKS Join our pregnancy and birth course Join our getting pregnancy course Instagram @thekickpregnancypodcast Facebook @thekickpregnancypodcast Just pregnant? Download our ch...

Dr Pat and Brigid are back for The Kick's first episode of 2025 with their sixteenth Q and A session as they answer questions from listeners of The Kick. This Q and A session answers the following listener questions: Long labours The Umbilical Cord breaking in delivery Carrying and lifting toddlers during pregnancy Why can't someone be induced? Why a baby’s head might not engage in the pelvis Septate Uterus Retained products and mild placenta accrete Subsequent labour and births afte...

In this episode of The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid discuss herpes during pregnancy and birth, how they can affect both mother and baby and prevention and treatment strategies. Thank you for all your support in 2024, Happy Holidays and we will see you in 2025! In the meantime, if you're trying for a baby, please join us in the 11 steps to make a baby program and if you're having a baby in 2025, we can support you with our bite sized information packed pregnancy, birth and postpartum online progr...

In this episode of The Kick, Brigid chats with A/Prof Michelle Jongenelis, a Clinical Psychologist from University of Melbourne's Centre for Behaviour Change about her pioneering research on the increasing reliance on grandparents as primary caregivers in Australia, with around 20% of children being regularly looked after by their grandparents. We discuss the significant implications this has on children's nutrition, physical activity, and overall wellbeing. You can find A/Prof Michelle Jong...

In this Let's Chat episode, Dr Pat and Brigid talk to Kareen about her second pregnancy and birth experience and how it was healing for her after her first birth experience. Kareen mentions being a member of our GrowMyBaby Pregnancy and Birth Course. You can join at anytime in your pregnancy here. JOIN our pregnancy and birth course. If you are thinking about getting pregnant, join our 11 steps to a positive pregnancy test here. JOIN our getting pregnancy course Listen to episode 45. Pelvi...

In this Let's Chat episode, Dr Pat and Brigid talk to Kareen about her first pregnancy and birth experience, including being diagnosed with PCOS, an assisted delivery and prolapse after birth. Kareen mentions being a member of our GrowMyBaby Pregnancy and Birth Course. You can join at anytime in your pregnancy here. JOIN our pregnancy and birth course. If you are thinking about getting pregnant, join our 11 steps to a positive pregnancy test here. JOIN our getting pregnancy course If you ...

Navigating the challenge of traveling while pregnant can be daunting, but with the right preparation and advice, it can also be a rewarding and memorable experience. In this episode of The Kick, Brigid and Dr Pat talk about travel in late pregnancy and give their practical tips and insights to help ensure your trip goes smoothly and is enjoyable. 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...

In this episode of The Kick, Brigid chats with Paediatric Intensive Care Nurse Sarah Duncanson, from Paeds Education about newborn first aid, Sarah's expert guidance, will help you feel more prepared to address your baby's needs and ensure their well-being and safety. Tune in to equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to ensure your baby's safety and health. You can find the Paeds Education Website HERE You can find Paeds Education on Instagram HERE You can find the Victorian Virtual Em...

Dr Pat and Brigid are back with their fifteenth Q and A session as they answer questions from listeners of The Kick. This Q and A session answers the following listener questions: Embryos and twin pregnanciesPlacental abruptionsWhen is an episiotomy used?What can I do to be as healthy as possible in pregnancy? 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/growmybaby LINKS Joi...

In this episode of The Kick, we talks all things Adenomyosis. Brigid shares her personal experience of having Adenomyosis, before we then talk about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of this disease. This episode offers crucial insights and support to navigate this often not talked about condition. 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/growmybaby LINKS Join our ...

In this Let's Chat episode, Dr Pat and Brigid talk to Lauren about her birth experience, including an over 72 hour labour, an emergency caesarean and a postpartum haemorrhage. Lauren's story is one of resilience, support, and empowerment. Lauren mentions being a member of our GrowMyBaby Pregnancy and Birth Course. You can join at anytime in your pregnancy here. JOIN our pregnancy and birth course. If you are thinking about getting pregnant, join our 11 steps to a positive pregnancy test her...

In this episode of The Kick, Brigid and Dr Pat talk about the different antenatal care models available and break everything down to help you decide where you will have your baby. 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/growmybaby LINKS Join our pregnancy and birth course Join our getting pregnancy course Instagram @thekickpregnancypodcast Facebook @thekickpregnancypodc...

Dr Pat and Brigid are back with their fourteenth Q and A session as they answer questions from listeners of The Kick. This Q and A session answers the following listener questions: Taking aspirin in pregnancy to support the placenta and foetal growth.Painful postpartum intercourse.Should I be worried about ovulation spotting or bleeding?What is a MET call?Preeclampsia in pregnancyCan lubricant affect your chances of becoming pregnant?Does stress affect your fertility? If you have a question y...

In this episode of The Kick, Brigid chats with Annabelle Stratton, a strength and conditioning coach from the Tasmanian Institute of Sport about training pregnant elite athletes and the modifications that are made to help them train safely in pregnancy. Whether you're an elite athlete or someone trying to maintain your fitness in pregnancy, Annabelle’s knowledge and experience provides guidance for maintaining fitness through all stages of pregnancy. You can find out more about pregnancy gy...

In this week's episode of The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid discuss pelvic pain for all women in Pre-Pregancy, Pregnancy and Post-Partum. You can find the RATE tool 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: https://www.speakpipe.com/growmybaby LINKS Join our pregnancy and birth course Join our getting pregnancy course Instagram @thekickpregnancypodcast Facebook @thekickpregnancypodcast Just...

In this episode of The Kick, Brigid and Dr Pat talk about the nuts and bolts of what happens when you need an induction, what the day will be like and gives you a clear idea of what to expect. This episode breaks down the basics to help you picture the process. We chose to dedicate this episode that often comes up in questions about induction. For a full breakdown of induction, be sure to listen to Episode 9. If you have a question you want answered, please leave your message on speakpipe...