Pregnancy and childbirth with Dr Greg

Dr Greg Jenkins

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In this podcast series, Dr Greg Jenkins of Norwest Obstetrics and Gynaecology discusses issues and shares information regarding pregnancy and childbirth.

11/06/2022

Episode 12: Recovery from your caesarean

The recovery process is important because it allows you to heal physically and emotionally after your caesarean. It is also an opportunity for you to learn about your own body and how to care for yourself following surgery. The recovery process will vary from woman to woman, but there are a few things that are common to most women, and these will be covered in this episode. Listen in as Dr Jenkins discusses pain relief options, the healing process, guidelines for discharge from the hospital, dressing your wound, what activities you can and should do as you recover and more. Whether this is your first or second caesarean, you will find this podcast informative and helpful as you navigate the road to recovery. So, tune in now for all the information and advice you need to make your recovery as smooth and easy as possible.

16 min
01/17/2022

Episode 11: So you have COVID and you're pregnant (Jan 2022)

Dr Greg provides advice specific to where we are in the pandemic at the present time, so it's important to note that this podcast was recorded in mid January 2022 and in Sydney where Dr Greg is based. Listen to this episode to learn about: - What to do if you catch COVID-19 during pregnancy - Effects of COVID-19 illness on vaccinated and unvaccinated pregnant women - What symptoms you are likely to experience and how to manage them - What happens if you're in late pregnancy and your waters break? Or you go into labour before you've been able to deisolate?

11 min
11/21/2021

Episode 10: Breech presentation

Listen to this episode to learn about: - When does breech position matter? - Three options for giving birth if your baby is breech coming into the last month of pregnancy: external cephalic version (ECV), vaginal breech birth and elective caesarean

12 min
10/16/2021

Episode 9: Birth following caesarean section

Listen to this episode to learn about: - Why birth following caesarean section is an issue - The principles of making important decisions around medical care or shared decision making - The risks versus benefits and the framework that sits around that decision making for each individual woman - Special circumstances that arise on occasions - Care during labour if you are pursuing a vaginal birth after caesarean

20 min
09/03/2021

Episode 8: COVID and pregnancy update

Listen to this episode to learn about: - What's happening with COVID-19 in Western Sydney - New recommendations regarding COVID vaccination and pregnancy - New recommendations regarding COVID vaccination in breastfeeding

5 min
08/16/2021

Episode 7: Induction of Labour

In episode 7 of the Pregnancy and Childbirth podcast, Dr Greg, obstetrician and gynaecologist, discusses induction of labour. Induction of labour involves using medical treatment to artificially stimulate the commencement of labour. Labour induction may be recommended when your pregnancy care provider feels that it is in the best interest of either you or your baby for birth to be brought on sooner, rather than waiting for labour to begin naturally. When considering labour induction, it is important to be aware of the benefits and risk so that you can decide what is best for you and your baby.

22 min
07/31/2021

Episode 6: COVID-19 and Pregnancy

When the pandemic first started, there were many questions surrounding Coronavirus (COVID-19) and pregnancy, with very little research or information to answer them. Over 12 months later and we now have some answers. Join Dr Greg, Head of Department of Obstetrics at Westmead Hospital, the designated COVID-19 obstetrics and gynaecology hospital for Western Sydney, as he reveals the implications of COVID-19 and pregnancy. With pregnant women now eligible for the Pfizer mRNA COVID-19 vaccine, Dr Greg also shares his thoughts and recommendations regarding vaccination. Listen to the podcast to learn about: - The impact that pregnancy has on COVID-19 illness (how is COVID-19 illness different if you develop a COVID-19 infection and you happen to be pregnant) - The impact that COVID-19 can have on the progress and outcome of your pregnancy - The implications for the baby if you have COVID-19 during pregnancy, or if you happen to be COVID-19 positive around the time of birth - COVID-19 vaccination in relation to pregnancy

14 min
07/06/2021

Episode 5: Screening for genetic conditions

Carrier screening involves testing parents prior to pregnancy, or in the early stages of pregnancy, to determine whether or not they are at risk of having a baby with a serious genetic condition. It is recommended that all couples in Australia who are contemplating pregnancy, or who are in the early stages of pregnancy, are informed about their options in regard to reproductive carrier screening. In this podcast you’ll discover how carrier screening works, what conditions we can test for and what your options are if your baby is found to be affected by any of these conditions.

12 min
05/29/2021

Episode 4: Pregnancy nausea and vomiting

Nausea and vomiting are common symptoms that affect many pregnant women, particularly during the first trimester. This condition is often referred to as morning sickness, although this is misleading as symptoms can occur at any time. Join Dr Greg as he discusses how to manage pregnancy nausea and vomiting so that they have a minimum impact on your day-to-day function and on your general well-being.

20 min
05/05/2021

Episode 3: Epidurals in labour

In episode 3 of the Pregnancy and Childbirth podcast, Dr Greg talks all about epidurals. An epidural is a local anaesthetic, injected into the spinal nerves of your lower back. Its purpose is to block the pains associated with labour and birth. Join Greg and discover what it’s like to have an epidural, what the procedure involves, what the pros and cons are and how it can impact labour and birth.

15 min
04/16/2021

Episode 2: Do I need a birth plan?

In episode 2 of the Pregnancy and Childbirth podcast, Dr Greg discusses the ins and outs of creating a birth plan. A birth plan will help you communicate with your pregnancy care providers about what is important to you before the birth and will help you to be more involved in decisions about your care.

19 min
11/15/2020

Episode 1: Introduction

In this short episode, you’ll receive a quick introduction to the Pregnancy and Childbirth podcast with Dr Greg. Included in this episode: - Introduction to Dr Greg Jenkins - Introduction to the Pregnancy and Childbirth podcast

3 min

12 Episodes

In this podcast series, Dr Greg Jenkins of Norwest Obstetrics and Gynaecology discusses issues and shares information regarding pregnancy and childbirth.

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Dr Greg Jenkins
Years Active

2021 - 2022
Episodes

12
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Clean
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