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_dietologistBook a consult with the dietologist here Listen to Stef's podcast hereIf you want your question answered, please leave your message on speakpipe to be chosen for Dr Pat to answer: https://www.speakpipe.com/growmybabyThis week's sponsor is FITNEST MAMA. Physio led, pregnancy safe online pilates, yoga and workoutsJoin here for 20% discount. Use the code FITNEST https://www.fitnestmama.com/program/pregnancy-exercise-program-online/LINKSJoin our pregnancy and birth courseJoin our getting pregnancy courseInstagram @thekickpregnancypodcastFacebook @thekickpregnancypodcastJust 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 to Katie Lolas about her two very different birth and postpartum experiences.After a surprise twist in Katie’s second birth, her postpartum had one really rare complication and one really common complication.We know you’ll have many take-aways from her beautifully articulated story and can’t wait for you to take a listen.You can find Katie on instagram @lady.lolasIf you want your question answered, please leave your message on speakpipe to be chosen for Dr Pat to answer: https://www.speakpipe.com/growmybabyThis week's sponsor is FITNEST MAMA. Physio led, pregnancy safe online pilates, yoga and workoutsJoin here for 20% discount. Use the code FITNEST https://www.fitnestmama.com/program/pregnancy-exercise-program-online/LINKSJoin our pregnancy and birth courseJoin our getting pregnancy courseInstagram @thekickpregnancypodcastFacebook @thekickpregnancypodcastJust pregnant? Download our checklist to take to your first appointment.Website: https://www.growmybaby.com.au/

This week on The Kick we are re-releasing this conversation between Brigid and Dr Pat about everything you need to know about ovulation. Studies show that so many women can't pick when they are ovulating. After listening to this episode you will be on the fast track to getting pregnant. In this episode Dr Pat and Brigid talk about:How to pick when you are ovulatingThe technology you may need to help track your ovulation The terms and acronyms used when talking about ovulationWhen you may need further investigation.If you want your question answered, please leave your message on speakpipe to be chosen for Dr Pat to answer:https://www.speakpipe.com/growmybabyThis week's sponsor is FITNEST MAMA. Physio led, pregnancy safe online pilates, yoga and workoutsJoin here for 20% discount. Use the code FITNEST https://www.fitnestmama.com/program/pregnancy-exercise-program-online/LINKSJoin our pregnancy and birth courseJoin our getting pregnancy courseInstagram @thekickpregnancypodcastFacebook @thekickpregnancypodcastJust pregnant? Download our checklist to take to your first appointment.Website: https://www.growmybaby.com.au/

We are thrilled to have IVF specialist, Dr Raelia Lew back on The Kick to talk all about IVF 101!This episode covers:What can be done before IVF with a general gynaecologistWhen you might be referred to an IVF specialistOptimal egg freezing ageThe concept of future planning for your family. Listen to Ep 2. How to become an Ovulation ninja and fast track getting pregnant here. Listen to Dr Raelia’s knocked up podcast ep on egg freezing here.Where to find Dr RaeliaDr Raelia's Podcast: Knocked UpFind Dr Raelia's on Instagram: @drraelialewDr Raelia's Clinic: Women's Health MelbourneIf you want your question answered, please leave your message on speakpipe to be chosen for Dr Pat to answer:https://www.speakpipe.com/growmybabyLINKSJoin our pregnancy and birth courseJoin our getting pregnancy courseInstagram @thekickpregnancypodcastFacebook @thekickpregnancypodcastJust pregnant? Download our checklist to take to your first appointment.Website: https://www.growmybaby.com.au/

This episode has a content warningIn episode 75 of The Kick, we answer a listener's question on shoulder dystocia.In this episode we cover:What is shoulder dystocia and how common is it?Whether an epidural increases the risk of shoulder dystocia.Whether some people are a higher risk for shoulder dystocia.What occurs during a shoulder dystocia birth.If there an any implications for future births.If you want your question answered, please leave your message on speakpipe to be chosen for Dr Pat to answer:https://www.speakpipe.com/growmybabyThis week's sponsor is FITNEST MAMA. Physio led, pregnancy safe online pilates, yoga and workoutsJoin here for 20% discount. Use the code FITNEST https://www.fitnestmama.com/program/pregnancy-exercise-program-online/LINKSJoin our pregnancy and birth courseJoin our getting pregnancy courseInstagram @thekickpregnancypodcastFacebook @thekickpregnancypodcastJust pregnant? Download our checklist to take to your first appointment.Website: https://www.growmybaby.com.au/