Public vs Private Maternity Care - What is Right for Your Family?
Is public or private maternity health care the best option for you?Congratulations you have found out you are pregnant, what is next? You might be wondering if you should book into a public hospital or if spending the money for a private obstetrician is worth it. This week on the Expert Guide to Parenthood podcast we break down the differences between public and private maternity health care systems so you can make the right choice for you.We welcome back our Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Expert Dr Peter Jurcevic who brings over 30 years of obstetrics and gynaecological experience working in both health care systems to share his expertise.We discuss:- How the public health system works- What it costs to go public or private- What continuity of care means- Private maternity care and what is involved if you choose this- Pros and cons of both systems- Can you choose to go private if you don't have health insurance?- How to choose which form of care is best for you.Never forget Parents You’ve Got This.The Expert Guide To Parenthood Podcast is proudly supported by Mustela natural origin skincare, by parents’ side since 1950.🔍 Search The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast wherever you get your Podcasts fromFollow us Social: Instagram: @parentsyouvegotthis_auThreads @parentsyouvegotthis_auTikTok: @partentsyouvegotthis_auFacebook: @parentsyouvegotthis__________________________________Parents You've Got This offers antenatal and postnatal parenting education and Masterclasses from the planning phase to early preschool.Learn more: Credits: Producer Dean Thomas, Camera person Tim Hehir, Content and Hosts Parents You've Got ThisThank you Think HQ for the beautiful podcast recording space
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How to get your Baby into a Sleep Rhythm or Routine
Do you want to get your baby into a sleep schedule or rhythm? If so, this episode of The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast is for you. We talk all about sleep schedules with our Sleep Experts Dr Fallon Cook and Dr Laura Conway, the co-directors of Infant Sleep Australia and the Sombelle Paediatric Sleep Program. We discuss:- What a sleep schedule / rhythm is- The benefits of getting your baby into a schedule / rhythm- What age a baby is developmentally ready for a schedule / rhythm- If babies naturally establish a schedule / rhythm or is this something that parents need to support- How you go about developing a baby's sleep schedule / rhythm- If parents should be waking their baby up from naps to help establish a sleep schedule / rhythm- Key things which can negatively impact the establishment for a sleep schedule / rhythm- Typical sleep schedules / rhythms for a 3 month old?6 month old?9 month old?12 month old- Dr Laura and Dr Fallon's tips for dropping naps when moving from one age appropriate sleep rhythm to the next.Never forget Parents You've Got This. The Expert Guide To Parenthood Podcast is proudly supported by Mustela natural origin skincare, by parents' side since 1950.Follow us Social :Instagram: @parentsyouvegotthis_auThreads @parentsyouvegotthis_auTikTok: @partentsyouvegotthis_auFacebook: @parentsyouvegotthis__________________________________Parents You've Got This offers antenatal and postnatal parenting education and Masterclasses from the planning phase to early preschool.Learn more: parentsyouvegotthis.com.auCredits: Producer Dean Thomas, Camera person Tim Hehir, Content and Hosts Parents You've Got ThisThank you Think HQ for the beautiful podcast recording space
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Returning to Exercise Safely Postnatally
Returning to Exercise Safely after BirthWhether you're eager to get your body back post baby or you just want to feel good, this week's episode of The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast is for you, as we welcome back our Pelvic & Women's Health Physiotherapist Expert Annette Beauchamp to share her tips and tricks on how to return to exercise safely after having a baby.We discuss:- How important is it to let your body rest after giving birth to help aid your recovery- Many new mums experience pelvic floor dysfunction, diastasis recti, and lower back pain. Anny explains what these are and how they affect returning to exercise- Many want to get their pre-baby body back and there is a lot of pressure on mamas to do that, but when is it that you can safely return to exercise- Anny shares her tips on what gentle exercises you can begin with postpartum to help aid recovery post birth- Anny discusses exercises to be avoided as they could potentially be doing more harm than good in the postnatal period- Why women’s physios recommend waiting before returning to exercise- How estrogen plays a role in breastfeeding and a woman's postpartum recovery - Having a strong pelvic floor is essential. Anny talks us through how mums can strengthen this area and prevent risk of future damage by exercising too early after having a baby- Returning to running. Is this safe and how do you go about doing it? Never forget Parents You've Got This. The Expert Guide To Parenthood Podcast is proudly supported by Mustela natural origin skincare, by parents' side since 1950.Follow us Social :Instagram: @parentsyouvegotthis_au Threads @parentsyouvegotthis_au TikTok: @partentsyouvegotthis_au Facebook: @parentsyouvegotthis__________________________________Parents You've Got This offers antenatal and postnatal parenting education and Masterclasses from the planning phase to early preschool.Learn more: https://www.parentsyouvegotthis.com.au/Credits: Producer Dean Thomas, Camera person Tim Hehir, Content and Hosts Parents You've Got ThisThank you Think HQ for the beautiful podcast recording space
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Understanding Autism
Could your baby or child have autism?This week on The Expert Guide to Parenthood we are talking about Autism – what it is, how it is diagnosed and treated and what it means to be on the spectrum. We welcome back our Paediatrician Dr Lexi Frydenberg to talk about this topic and to help you understand some of the signs to look out for if you suspect your child may have autism. We discuss:- What autism is in simple terms - What the autism spectrum means- Autism signs and symptoms to look out for in your baby or child- How milestones may deviate if your child has autism- What the process is if a parent suspects that their baby, toddler or child may have autism- What the process of being diagnosed autistic entails- Once your child has been diagnosed as autistic what treatment and support options are available- How can autism affect a baby/toddler or child’s life?- Autism can feel overwhelming for many parents. Dr Lexi shares her advice for parents as to how to navigate the emotional and practical aspects of raising a child with autism.Never forget Parents You've Got This. The Expert Guide To Parenthood Podcast is proudly supported by Mustela natural origin skincare, by parents' side since 1950.Follow us Social: Instagram: @parentsyouvegotthis_au Threads @parentsyouvegotthis_au TikTok: @partentsyouvegotthis_au Facebook: @parentsyouvegotthis_________________Parents You've Got This offers antenatal and postnatal parenting education and Masterclasses from the planning phase to early preschool.Learn more: https://www.parentsyouvegotthis.com.au/Credits: Producer Dean Thomas, Camera person Tim Hehir, Content and Hosts Parents You've Got This
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Pregnancy Vaccinations what you need to know
Pregnancy vaccinations what you need to knowWhen you are pregnant vaccines can be a hot topic, but how do you know what is safe and what is not?This week on The Expert Guide to Parenthood we welcome back our Obstetrician Expert Dr Peter Jurcevic to talk all about vaccines in pregnancy and what you should consider.We discuss:- Why it is important for pregnant women to consider being vaccinated during pregnancy- How vaccines work in pregnancy- What percentage of the vaccine is transferred to the baby- How do women know if a vaccine is safe to be given during pregnancy- Why some vaccines are recommended, and others are not- Vaccines currently recommended during pregnancy- How long the vaccines work for- Side effects to the vaccines recommended- Are vaccines administered on a schedule, or can you have them all together- Why some vaccines are given to the mother while others need to wait to be given to the baby when they arrive- Are there any vaccines which should be considered after birth or in the postpartum periodNever forget Parents You've Got This. The Expert Guide To Parenthood Podcast is proudly supported by Mustela natural origin skincare, by parents' side since 1950.Follow us Social: Instagram: @parentsyouvegotthis_au Threads @parentsyouvegotthis_au TikTok: @partentsyouvegotthis_au Facebook: @parentsyouvegotthis__________________________________Parents You've Got This offers antenatal and postnatal parenting education and Masterclasses from the planning phase to early preschool.Learn more: https://www.parentsyouvegotthis.com.au/Credits: Producer Dean Thomas, Camera person Tim Hehir, Content and Hosts Parents You've Got This
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