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• Nutrition in Pregnancy: What Your Body, and Bub, are Craving

  Send us a textIn this SEASON 1 FINALE episode, Ali and Rangi discuss some key questions you might have about:🍐 What you should be eating in pregnancy.🍫 What is good in moderation.🍔 When to listen to your cravings🍽️  …and much more…Grab a snack and hit play! Available wherever you get your podcasts.Loved Season 1 of Prepare? We are already planning our second season, coming later in 2025. Comment below, or email us at [email protected] and tell us your biggest questions about pre-pregnancy, antennal and post-pregnancy care!#preparepodcast #nutritioninpregnancy #pregnancycravings #pregnancyvitamins #pregnancy #seasonwrap

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• The Flexible Birth Plan: Your Guide, Not Your Script

  Send us a textIn this episode, Ali and Rangi discuss birth plans — and more importantly, the value of having a flexible birth plan.They cover the essentials of creating a birth plan, starting with the reminder that there’s no one right way to do it. Your birth plan can be as general or as detailed as you like — it’s entirely up to you.Key points they explore include:Pain management optionsLabour and delivery environment (e.g. music, scents, lighting)Support people during labourMedical interventions - being informed and making choicesPostpartum considerations, such as skin-to-skin contactCare for other children during birthAbove all, they emphasise that it's perfectly okay to deviate from your birth plan. Think of it as a guide, not a script.Also mentioned in this episode is The Birth Book by Professor Stephen Tong — a helpful resource to prepare for the big day. You can find out more about it here.

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• Filtering the Noise: Strategies for Navigating Pregnancy Information Overload

  Send us a textIn this episode, Ali and Rangi discuss information overload during pregnancy. They explore the benefits of social media, such as finding a sense of community, while also highlighting the dangers, including misinformation and misdiagnosis. They also share tips on handling both solicited and unsolicited advice from well-meaning family members and provide guidance on where to find reliable information. Most importantly, they’ll remind you why your healthcare provider should always be your go-to source for the real facts.Here are the resources mentioned in the episode:Mercy PerinatalRaising Children NetworkThe Royal Women's Hospital: A-Z Fact SheetsRed Nose: What is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)?RANZCOG: Resource HubACM: Australian College of Midwives

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• Navigating Loss: Miscarriage

  Send us a textIn this episode, Ali is joined again by guest co-host, Professor Sue Walker AO, maternal fetal medicine sub-specialist at the Mercy Hospital for Women, and Co-Director of Mercy Perinatal.Ali and Sue discuss Miscarriage and address key questions, such as:What is Miscarriage? Why do they occur?What is the treatment for a Miscarriage?What is involved in the recovery of a Miscarriage?What does this mean for future pregnancies?How can I support a loved one through a Miscarriage?Where can I seek support? Please note that this episode discusses miscarriage/pregnancy loss, which can be distressing to some listeners. Resources are available including:Sands Australia via their webpage www.sands.org.au or their 24/7 phone support on 1300 308 307.Red Nose via their webpage www.rednose.org.au or their 24/7 support on 1300 308 307The Pink Elephants via their webpage www.pinkelephants.org.auBeyond Blue via their webpage www.beyondblue.org.au or 24/7 support on 13 11 14 via Lifeline

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• Small Beginnings: Understanding Fetal Growth Restriction

  Send us a textIn this episode, Ali is joined again by guest co-host, Professor Sue Walker AO, maternal fetal medicine sub-specialist at the Mercy Hospital for Women, and Co-Director of Mercy Perinatal.Ali and Sue discuss Fetal Growth Restriction answer your burning questions, such as:What is Fetal Growth Restriction (FGR)?How is FGR detected?What are the causes of FGR?Can FGR be prevented?What happens once my baby has been diagnosed with FGR?What does this mean for the birth and my babys future?

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