98 episodes
The Kick Pregnancy Podcast Dr Patrick Moloney and Brigid Moloney
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- Kids & Family
Everything you need to know about getting pregnant, being pregnant, giving birth and bringing your baby home. Your host Obstetrician Dr Patrick Moloney and co-host Brigid Moloney focus on the essentials of growing a baby without heavy medical jargon and with lots of relatable stories of their work helping thousands of women have babies, as well as being parents to four boys. Each episode has expert led content that will help you cut through the swathe of pregnancy information, restoring your calm and giving you the confidence to know that mama, you got this!
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98. Let's Chat: Amy's experience of a common fear at birth, a postpartum haemorrhage
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.
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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:
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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 -
97. Why don't I feel myself in pregnancy? With Clinical Psychologist Dr Kylie McKenzie
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 -
96. Ask Dr Pat, or Brigid! Our ninth Q and A session.
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:
Changes to your period after a miscarriageIs there anything you can do to reduce your risk of preeclampsiaIs breastfeeding a good form of contraceptionLifestyle impacts on male fertilitySecondary infertilityHealing tears after birthHow to chart your cycleHyper-mobility's impact on pregnancy
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 -
95. Can I still have a baby if I have Endometriosis? With Hayley Trengrove
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:
Can I have a baby with endometriosis?Is getting pregnant different with endometriosis?Am I still fertile if I have endometriosis?Is pregnancy high risk if you have endometriosis?What happens if you lose both fallopian tubes?Does endometriosis impact the success of IVF?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 -
94. Facinomas: our bodies are amazing
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 -
93. Male Factor in Fertility with Urologist A/Prof Mr. Darren Katz
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