Episode 208 - Beyond 40 weeks pregnant
The concept of a rigid 40-week due date is one of the most deeply entrenched myths in modern maternity care. Today I cast a critical eye over the historical and mathematical flaws behind how Estimated...
21 Kesä 59min
Episode 207 - The First 2 Weeks Postpartum (part 2)
Get practical ways to support recovery in the first 2 weeks after birth. Learn how to prepare your home for easier access to supplies, early breastfeeding patterns, and what to expect as milk comes in...
14 Kesä 1h
Episode 206 - The First 2 Weeks Postpartum (Part 1)
The first two weeks after birth have a lot going on… So I'm doing 2 episodes on it. Here you will learn what recovery can look like for both mother and baby. I discuss the wide range of postpartum exp...
7 Kesä 1h 31min
Episode 205 - Anti-D for Rh Negative women
Women with negative blood groups are routinely offered at least 3 doses of anti-D throughout pregnancy. The question is, what is anti-D, do you really need it? What happens if you choose not to take i...
31 Touko 49min
Episode 204 - Advocating for yourself in the maternity system
Being pregnant may be the very first reason you’ve had prolonged exposure to the health care system. Interacting with the maternity care system can feel confusing and frightening and some women feel p...
24 Touko 56min
Episode 203 - Swollen cervix in labour
If you get a swollen cervix during labour, your care provider might recommend an epidural or caesarean section. There are many other things you can try before resorting to such extreme measures and th...
17 Touko 50min
Episode 202 - Pre-eclampsia management: the balance between protection and prematurity
If you’ve been diagnosed with pre-eclampsia, this is a must-listen episode to prepare you for the journey ahead. Mel continues the pre-eclampsia 2-part series by focusing on management, decision-makin...
10 Touko 34min
Episode 201 - Preeclampsia: Red Flags, Risk Factors, and Reducing Your Chances
In this episode Mel casts a critical eye over the serious pregnancy complication of preeclampsia. She explains what pre-eclampsia is, how to diagnose it, how it develops and some strategies on how to ...
3 Touko 51min
