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The Kick Pregnancy Podcast

Dr Patrick Moloney and Brigid Moloney

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. Want more? Join them in their week by week program at GrowMyBaby.com.au to tap into their evidence based

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178. Reframing Baby Brain, it’s not what you think...

The Kick Pregnancy Podcast ·

2025/12/08

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,

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38:38

177. Q&A: Do all Ectopic pregnancies have symptoms &...

The Kick Pregnancy Podcast ·

2025/12/01

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

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40:01

176. Hips in pregnancy and why we need to know more...

The Kick Pregnancy Podcast ·

2025/11/24

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 hereUse the code ‘BABY20’ at checkout for 20% off our GrowMyBaby programs

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175. Quick Kick: What you need to know about retained...

The Kick Pregnancy Podcast ·

2025/11/17

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

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27:25

174. When should I expect to feel symptom…?

The Kick Pregnancy Podcast ·

2025/11/10

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

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32:20

173. Q&A: Missed miscarriages, Haematomas & When you...

The Kick Pregnancy Podcast ·

2025/11/03

This week on The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid are back with their twenty-fifth Q and A session as they answer questions from listeners of The Kick.This Q and A session answers the following listener questions:• How does Graves' disease and fluctuating thyroid levels impact my pregnancy?• Medication in pregnancy• Subchorionic Haematomas in pregnancy• Missed miscarriages• Refusing blood products in labour and birthYou can listen to episode 27. Miscarriage. The common pain we share

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37:00

172. Breastfeeding issues: Mastitis, Blocked ducts...

The Kick Pregnancy Podcast ·

2025/10/27

In this week's episode of The Kick, Brigid talks with Dr Kavita who is a Breastfeeding Medicine Specialist, Perinatal GP, and IBCLC, about some of the common issues women may experience when they are breastfeeding, such as, mastitis, blocked milk ducts and nipple thrush. Dr Kavita also talks about the symptoms and treatment for these issues. You can listen to part 1 of Brigid’s chat with Dr Kavita hereYou can find the mastitis guidelines hereYou can find Dr Kavita on Instagram here

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171. Quick Kick: Braxton Hicks in Pregnancy

The Kick Pregnancy Podcast ·

2025/10/20

In this Quick Kick episode of The Kick, Brigid and Dr Pat talk about Braxton Hicks in pregnancy. Brigid also shares she birth story for her second birth.For more information on braxton hicks in pregnancy, listen to episode 71. Braxton Hicks vs Early Labour HERE.https://open.spotify.com/episode/09Jb11HgkSw3kcqaZyEpPx?si=woM36YM0SWiGlAMj6qwK_AYou can listen to episode 34. What is a VBAC and is it for you? HERE https://open.spotify.com/episode/1PjI3jY3luhtQ1Rjcoqlyc?si=GhQUnFLySeS1YqVaYoIUWQIf you have

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35:11

170. Medical Issues In Pregnancy (That Aren't Caused...

The Kick Pregnancy Podcast ·

2025/10/13

TW: In this episode there is discussions about mental illness, suicidal thoughts, and domestic violence, if you feel you need support, please use any of the links at the bottom of the show notes. In this week's episode of The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid talk about all the medical issues in pregnancy that you might experience that aren't related to pregnancy and what they mean for you and your pregnancy and how they are treated. You can listen to episode 35. Epilepsy and what to do about getting pregnant

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61:11

169. Breastfeeding, Newborn Behaviour and Postpartum...

The Kick Pregnancy Podcast ·

2025/10/06

In this week's episode of The Kick, Brigid talks with Dr Kavita who is a Breastfeeding Medicine Specialist, Perinatal GP, and IBCLC, about everything breastfeeding from how to get a good latch, to the anatomy of the breast. You can find Dr Kavita on Instagram here @Dr.Kavita.TYou can find Dr Kavita on Tiktok here @Dr.Kavita.T.You can find Dr Kavita’s website here and breastfeeding plan here If you have a question you want answered, please leave your message onspeakpipe to be chosen for Dr Pat

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37:34

168. Q&A: Navigating Graves' Disease In Pregnancy &...

The Kick Pregnancy Podcast ·

2025/09/29

This week on The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid are back with their twenty-fourth Q and A session as they answer questions from listeners of The Kick. This Q and A session answers the following listener questions:• Navigating Graves' Disease in pregnancy.• What does a low-lying placenta and placental lakes mean for my pregnancy?• How common are subsequent breeched and preterm babies?• IVF pregnancies and inductions.• How common is a subsequent OP birth?• When

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15:57

167. A Genetic Testing Update

The Kick Pregnancy Podcast ·

2025/09/22

Most women in the pre-pregnancy phase know to take folate supplements. Tick. They know that quitting smoking is for the best. Tick. Even stopping the glass of wine at the end of the day is on the radar. Tick. What most don’t know is that we now have the ability to look closely at our genes, genes that are incredibly common in our population, and three genes in particular – Cystic Fibrosis (CF), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) and Fragile X syndrome (FXS). These pre-pregnancy genetic

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16:05

166. Quick Kick: Can I Sleep On My Back In Pregnancy...

The Kick Pregnancy Podcast ·

2025/09/15

In this Quick Kick episode of The Kick, Brigid and Dr Pat talk about whether women can sleep on their back in pregnancy and if it has any consequences for your baby.They also talk about syphilis testing during pregnancy and why it is done. For more information on sleeping on your back in pregnancy, listen to episode 108 of The KickHERE. 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

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42:25

165. Should I Choose Private Or Public Care?

The Kick Pregnancy Podcast ·

2025/09/08

In this week's episode of The Kick, Dr pat and Brigid talk about one of our most asked questions "Should I choose private or public care for my pregnancy?" You can find the study 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 getting pregnancy course Instagram @thekickpregnancypodcast Facebook @thekickpregnancypodcast Just pregnant? Download our checklist to

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42:32

164. Q&A: Antepartum Haemorrhages & Second Trimester...

The Kick Pregnancy Podcast ·

2025/09/01

This week on The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid are back with their twenty-third Q&A session as they answer questions from listeners of The Kick. This Q&A session answers the following listener questions:• What is an antepartum haemorrhage?• Second trimester screening vs NIPTs• What pregnancy multivitamins should I be taking?• Is it normal for your HCG levels to be higher than what your gestational sac is presenting?• Are there any benefits to placenta

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46:34

163. Gestational Diabetes: The New Guidelines Explained

The Kick Pregnancy Podcast ·

2025/08/25

In this week's episode of The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid listen to episode 17 of The Kick and provide an update on the information in that episode that is inline with the new Gestational Diabetes Guidelines. You can find the GD guidelines for New Zealand here You can find the GD guidelines for Canada here You can find the GD guidelines for the UK here You can find the GD guidelines for the US here If you have a question you want answered, please leave your message on speakpipe to be chosen for Dr Pat

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10:29

162. Quick Kick: Does Genetic Testing Raise More...

The Kick Pregnancy Podcast ·

2025/08/18

In this Quick Kick episode of The Kick, Brigid and Dr Pat talk about genetic screening tests, when to have one and what to do if you are surprised by the results. For more information on Genetic Screening Tests, listen to episode 73 of The Kick HERE.Listen to episode 3 of The Kick 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 getting pregnancy course

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38:28

161. Wee Need To Talk About Incontinence With...

The Kick Pregnancy Podcast ·

2025/08/11

In this week's episode of The Kick, Brigid talks with Physiotherapist Belinda Matthews about incontinence and pelvic floor health from pre-pregnancy, pregnancy, postpartum and menopause. You can find Belinda on the Ballarat Women's Clinic website here https://ballaratwomensclinic.com.au/belinda-matthews 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 getting

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160. Ask Dr Pat, or Brigid! Our Twenty-Second Q&A...

The Kick Pregnancy Podcast ·

2025/08/04

This week on The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid are back with their twenty-second Q and A session as they answer questions from listeners of The Kick. This Q & A session answers the following listener questions:• Are fresh pressed juices safe to have in pregnancy?• Have I had a false negative POAS pregnancy test?• When should I seek further assistance trying to conceive?• Is self-insemination effective?• An update from a listener.• Breastfeeding while

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45:05

159. Nourish yourself, everyday with Sarah Pound

The Kick Pregnancy Podcast ·

2025/07/28

In this episode of The Kick, Brigid talks with Nutritionist and cookbook author Sarah Pound about cooking for cravings in pregnancy and postpartum. They also talk about cooking for young kids who are fussy eaters. Find Sarah's book Family Food here.Find Sarah on Instagram here.Find Sarah’s website 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: https://www.speakpipe.com/growmybaby LINKS Join our

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