178. Reframing Baby Brain, it’s not what you think with Neuroscientist Dr Sarah McKay
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.comThank you for all your support in 2025, Happy Holidays and we will see you in 2026!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 2026, we can support you with our bite sized information packed pregnancy, birth and postpartum online program.Join our pregnancy and birth course - https://growmybaby.com.au/i-am-pregnantJoin our getting pregnancy course - https://growmybaby.com.au/getting-pregnant 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: https://www.growmybaby.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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177. Q&A: Do all Ectopic pregnancies have symptoms & Viruses to avoid in pregnancy
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 pregnancy if I didn't have any symptoms?• How is my estimated due date calculated?You can listen to episode 31. Ectopic pregnancy and what you need to know 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 checklist to take to your first appointment. Website: https://www.growmybaby.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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176. Hips in pregnancy and why we need to know more With Sport & Exercise Physiotherapist A/Prof Joanne Kemp
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 hereYou can find out more about A/Prof Jo's research here 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 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: https://www.growmybaby.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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175. Quick Kick: What you need to know about retained placenta.
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 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: https://www.growmybaby.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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174. When should I expect to feel symptom…?
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 @thekickpregnancypodcast Facebook @thekickpregnancypodcast Just pregnant? Download our checklist to take to your first appointment. Website: https://www.growmybaby.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Everything you need to know about pregnancy and birth. Your host Obstetrician Dr Patrick Moloney and co-host Brigid Moloney focus on expert information about the essentials of growing a baby, with a good dose of relatable chats about their experience of being parents to four boys. Restore your calm and build your confidence during pregnancy and birth and take the next step to becoming a parent.
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