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• Navigating Loss: Miscarriage

  In 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

  In 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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• COVID-19 Awareness for Expectant Mothers: Staying Informed and Prepared

  In this episode, Ali is joined 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 COVID-19 in pregnancy and labour and answer your burning questions, such as:What does a COVID-19 infection mean for me and my baby?Are COVID-19 vaccines safe in pregnancy?Do I need to tell my healthcare provider if I have COVID-19?Does COVID-19 change my pregnancy care and birth plan?Can I still breastfeed?Where can I get more information on COVID-19 in pregnancy?As discussed in the episode, Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI), is a good source of information, you can visit their website here, as well as talking to your healthcare provider.

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• Protecting Your Pregnancy: Managing cCMV Risk Factors

  In this episode Ali and Rangi chat with Professor Lisa Hui about Congenital Cytomegalovirus (cCMV), and discuss what is cCMV, how it is contracted, and what it means for your pregnancy and your child later in life, and also what actions you can take to prevent it.Prof Lisa Hui is a maternal fetal medicine specialist with research interests in cell-free fetal nucleic acids, prenatal screening and diagnosis. She is a Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Melbourne and Team Leader in the MCRI Reproductive Epidemiology group. She holds clinical appointments at the Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg VIC, and The Northern Hospital, Epping VIC.As discussed in the episode, CMV Australia has resources and information available to families who are interested in learning more, you can visit their webpage here: https://www.cmv.org.au/Resource for Clinicians: CPD Education Module, Infections in Pregnancy, What's new in congenital CMV and syphilis

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• Preeclampsia 101

  In this episode Rangi and Ali welcome back Professor Stephen Tong to Prepare. Prof Tong is a specialist obstetrician at the Mercy Hospital for Women, Professor at The University of Melbourne, Co-Director of Mercy Perinatal and author of The Birth Book.With Prof Tong, the team discuss Preeclampsia, what is it, how common is it, what does a diagnosis mean for you and your baby, how is it treated, what are the symptoms and what is on the horizon for treatment. 

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