The Kick Pregnancy Podcast

This week on The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid discuss pregnancy after 35 and why people say that it's different. *Current MAMAs help out FUTURE mamas* 100 voices for our 100th episode. CLICK HERE TO START RECORDING ADD your voice to The Kick* After adding your tip, as your GIFT, we will email**your 50% discount code to any of our GrowMyBaby programs. Use it for yourself, or gift to a friend. *A selected number **within 24 hours OFFER ends 5/5/24 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 checklist to take to your first appointment. Website: https://www.growmybaby.com.au/ Disclaimer: Any medical information discussed is general in nature and cannot replace the advice of your medical practitioner

This is a "Let's Chat" story that we hope EVERYONE listens to. Amy tells Dr Pat and Brigid her story of getting pregnant with a history of endometriosis and ulcerative colitis. We talk about, in practical detail, the supports she put in place to help maintain her mental health. Then the next part of Amy's story is VITAL information for everyone. We dive into a birth complication that is a common fear, a postpartum haemorrhage or PPH. Amy has so much to share about how she felt immediately post birth when after birthing her baby, she knew something was just not right. She talks about what her partner, Chris did to cope when she was separated from newborn George and how she was able to process a stressful time in her birth. We love these 'Let's Chat' episodes with Dr Pat in the room. He helps listeners understand the complexity of what happens when someone has a postpartum haemorrhage so the story Amy tells is complemented with a layer of expertise, experience and evidence that is often missing in pregnancy and birth stories. PPH is not a rare event. With PPH happening in 1-5% of all births, listening to this podcast will give the listener the knowledge and confidence to talk to their provider about how they would manage a PPH so together, as a team, you can make deeply informed decisions about your care. Amy 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 *Current MAMAs help out FUTURE mamas* 100 voices for our 100th episode. CLICK HERE TO START RECORDING ADD your voice to The Kick* After adding your tip, as your GIFT, we will email**your 50% discount code to any of our GrowMyBaby programs. Use it for yourself, or gift to a friend. *A selected number **within 24 hours OFFER ends 5/5/24 If you have a question you want answered, please leave your audio message on Speakpipe for potential selection for Dr Pat to answer during our next Q & A: https://www.speakpipe.com/growmybaby Follow us on: Instagram @thekickpregnancypodcast Facebook @thekickpregnancypodcast Freebies: Just pregnant? Download our checklist to take to your first appointment. Website: https://www.growmybaby.com.au/ Disclaimer: Any medical information discussed is general in nature and cannot replace the advice of your medical practitioner

In this episode we talk about mental illness and suicide, if you feel you need support please use any of the links at the bottom of the show notes. Today Brigid talks with Clinical Psychologist, Dr Kylie McKenzie about mental health during the perinatal period. In our discussion we explore the natural emotional spectrum, from the anticipated joys to the often-unspoken anxieties and depressions that can accompany new parenthood. We tackle the tough questions, like distinguishing between postnatal depression and the more common baby blues, and share proactive tips for managing well-being, including the importance of setting personal boundaries and maintaining good mental health practices. Finish this episode feeling equipped and empowered to confidently make informed choices for your parenting journey. Dr. McKenzie imparts wisdom on handling unsolicited advice, reaffirms the importance of self-care, and discusses how to support partners facing mental health challenges. Join us for a conversation that's more than just talk—it's a guide to embracing the beautiful, messy, and transformative experience of becoming a parent. COPE.org.au -1300 740 398 BeyondBlue - 1300 224 636 Lifeline - 13 11 14 PANDA - 1300 726 306 *Current MAMAs help out FUTURE mamas* 100 voices for our 100th episode. CLICK HERE TO START RECORDING ADD your voice to The Kick* After adding your tip, as your GIFT, we will email**your 50% discount code to any of our GrowMyBaby programs. Use it for yourself, or gift to a friend. *A selected number **within 24 hours OFFER ends 5/5/24 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 checklist to take to your first appointment. Website: https://www.growmybaby.com.au/ Disclaimer: Any medical information discussed is general in nature and cannot replace the advice of your medical practitioner

Dr Pat and Brigid are back with their ninth Q and A session as they answer questions from listeners of The Kick. This Q and A session answers the following listener questions: If you have a question you want answered, please leave your message on speakpipe and it might 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 checklist to take to your first appointment. Website: https://www.growmybaby.com.au/ Disclaimer: Any medical information discussed is general in nature and cannot replace the advice of your medical practitioner

What happens next after receiving a diagnosis of endometriosis? For some people trying for a baby, endometriosis changes very little about their fertility, pregnancy and birth. For some, like Hayley, it means a very different and sometimes difficult journey. In this 'Let's Chat' episode, we talk to Hayley about her history of endometriosis, laparoscopic surgeries, 5 pregnancies including 2 ectopic pregnancies, loss of both fallopian tubes, IVF and a pregnancy with Gestational Diabetes. What Hayley showed though every part of her story is how she kept going, even when her odds were diminished. It is a really positive story about her resilience, her faith in herself and how being informed helps you understand your options and ultimately helps you to make informed decisions. In this podcast, Hayley's story helps us explore the following questions: Hayley 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 have a question you want answered, please leave your audio message on Speakpipe for potential selection for Dr Pat to answer during our next Q & A: https://www.speakpipe.com/growmybaby Follow us on: Instagram @thekickpregnancypodcast Facebook @thekickpregnancypodcast Freebies: Just pregnant? Download our checklist to take to your first appointment. Website: https://www.growmybaby.com.au/ Disclaimer: Any medical information discussed is general in nature and cannot replace the advice of your medical practitioner

This week on The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid discuss some of our listeners facinomas, which are those strange, unusual diagnoses that you have heard about once or twice and want to know more about. Please note: The diagnoses discussed in this episode are real healthcare problems for real human beings that need help, for these people they're definitely not fascinations. If you have a question you want answered, please leave your message on speakpipe and it might 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 checklist to take to your first appointment. Website: https://www.growmybaby.com.au/ Disclaimer: Any medical information discussed is general in nature and cannot replace the advice of your medical practitioner

In this episode of The Kick, we had the pleasure of chatting with Urologist Associate Professor Mr. Darren Katz about all things male fertility. You can find the PDF on sperm health and lifestyle factors HERE If you have a question you want answered, please leave your message on speakpipe and it might 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 checklist to take to your first appointment. Website: https://www.growmybaby.com.au/ Disclaimer: Any medical information discussed is general in nature and cannot replace the advice of your medical practitioner

Dr Pat and Brigid are back with their eighth Q and A session as they answer questions from listeners of The Kick. This Q and A session answers the following listener questions: If you have a question you want answered, please leave your message on speakpipe and it might 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 checklist to take to your first appointment. Website: https://www.growmybaby.com.au/ Disclaimer: Any medical information discussed is general in nature and cannot replace the advice of your medical practitioner

This week on The Kick Brigid talks with accredited nutritionist Kylie Pinwill about all things menopause. Find Kylie on instagram @kyliepinwill_hormonehub Listen to Kath's Podcast Hormone Hub Find Kylie's website HERE If you have a question you want answered, please leave your message on speakpipe and it might 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 checklist to take to your first appointment. Website: https://www.growmybaby.com.au/ Disclaimer: Any medical information discussed is general in nature and cannot replace the advice of your medical practitioner

This week Dr Pat and Brigid discuss everything to do with the first period after birth. This episode covers: If you want your question answered, please leave your message on speakpipe to be chosen for Dr Pat to answer: 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 checklist to take to your first appointment. Website: https://www.growmybaby.com.au/ Disclaimer: Any medical information discussed is general in nature and cannot replace the advice of your medical practitioner

This week on The Kick Dr Pat is flying solo. This Q and A session answers the following listener questions: Listen to episode 34. What is a VBAC and is it for you? HERE Listen to episode 88. Prolapse: After pregnancy and birth with Physio Kath Baquie. HERE Listen to episode 70. Should I have a vaginal birth or caesarean section? HERE Listen to episode 64. What happens in a planned caesarean? HERE Listen to episode 27. Miscarriage. The common pain we share in silence. HERE Thank you for all your support in 2023, Happy Holidays and we will see you in 2024! 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 2024, we can support you with our bite sized information packed pregnancy, birth and postpartum online program. If you have a question you want answered, please leave your message on speakpipe and it might 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 checklist to take to your first appointment. Website: https://www.growmybaby.com.au/

This week on The Kick Dr Pat and Brigid talk with physiotherapist Kath Baquie about prolapse after pregnancy and birth. Find Kath on instagram @fitnestmama Listen to Kath's Podcast Pregnancy, Birth and Recovery: FitNest Mama Find out more about the fitnest mama programs HERE If you have a question you want answered, please leave your message on speakpipe and it might 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 checklist to take to your first appointment. Website: https://www.growmybaby.com.au/

This episode of The Kick is a little different from our usual pregnancy and parenting chats, We answer some personal questions so you get to know us a bit more in celebration of the achievement of The Kick reaching 1 million downloads. Thank you to all our listeners, your support has been amazing! We hope you enjoy this ep and would love to hear your thoughts over on Instagram. If you have a question you want answered, please leave your message on speakpipe and it might be chosen for Dr Pat to answer during a Q & A: https://www.speakpipe.com/growmybaby LINKS Join our pregnancy and birth program Join our getting pregnancy course Instagram @thekickpregnancypodcast Facebook @thekickpregnancypodcast Just pregnant? Download our checklist to take to your first appointment. Website: https://www.growmybaby.com.au/

This week on The Kick Dr Pat and Brigid talk with paediatrician Dr Daniel Golly about the first few weeks with your newborn. You can find Dr Golly on Instagram @drgolly You can buy Dr Golly's book HERE If you have a question you want answered, please leave your message on speakpipe and it might 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 checklist to take to your first appointment. Website: https://www.growmybaby.com.au/

This episode may be hard for some (or all) to hear. Please make sure you have your supports in place if you choose to listen. This week Dr Pat and Brigid discuss and explain the different terms that are used to describe a miscarriage. Listen to episode 31. Ectopic pregnancy and what you need to know HERE Listen to episode 6. Bleeding in early pregnancy. What does it mean? HERE Listen to episode 27. Miscarriage. The common pain we share in silence HERE 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: 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 checklist to take to your first appointment. Website: https://www.growmybaby.com.au/

Dr Pat and Brigid are back with their sixth Q and A session as they answer questions from listeners of The Kick. This Q and A session answers the following listener questions: If you want your question answered, please leave your message on speakpipe to be chosen for Dr Pat to answer: 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 checklist to take to your first appointment. Website: https://www.growmybaby.com.au/

This week Dr Pat and Brigid discuss everything to do with amniotic fluid and its role in pregnancy. This episode will cover: Listen to episode 37. All about the umbilical cord HERE Listen to episode 7. When your baby comes (too) early HERE If you want your question answered, please leave your message on speakpipe to be chosen for Dr Pat to answer: 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 checklist to take to your first appointment. Website: https://www.growmybaby.com.au/

Dr Pat and Brigid are back with their fifth Q and A session as they answer questions from listeners of The Kick. This Q and A session answers the following listener questions: If you want your question answered, please leave your message on speakpipe to be chosen for Dr Pat to answer: 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 checklist to take to your first appointment. Website: https://www.growmybaby.com.au/

This week on The Kick Dr Pat and Brigid talk with Mental Health Social Worker Bridget Veld as she talks about the stressors that individuals and couples have as they journey through fertility issues and IVF. If you want your question answered, please leave your message on speakpipe to be chosen for Dr Pat to answer: 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 checklist to take to your first appointment. Website: https://www.growmybaby.com.au/

This week on The Kick Dr Pat and Brigid talk with Stef Valakas about pre-pregnancy supplements and how to get the nutrients you need in pregnancy. You can find Stef on Instagram @the_dietologist Book a consult with the dietologist here Listen to Stef's podcast here If you want your question answered, please leave your message on speakpipe to be chosen for Dr Pat to answer: 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 checklist to take to your first appointment. Website: https://www.growmybaby.com.au/