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Navigating Labour Pain: A Physio Perspective - Part 1

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2259170/fan_mail/new] "What strategies are in your power all the time that you can use whenever you need them? And then what strategies have you got where you might need a little help or support to enact them?" In this episode, Dr Rangi is joined by Dr Laura Whitburn, a physiotherapist-turned-researcher and Senior Lecturer at La Trobe University with a special interest in improving the experience of labour pain and intrapartum communication. In this two-part conversation, Rangi and Laura explore: * The power of the mind, support people and environment in shaping labour pain * How labour pain differs from other types of pain, and how meaning and perception influence the experience * The impact of the social environment during labour * Intrinsic and extrinsic approaches to pain management * The role hormones play in labour and pain * How support people can help during labour  Join us next week for part two, where Rangi and Laura continue the conversation on coping with labour pain.

ART: The Many Paths to Parenthood

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2259170/fan_mail/new] “It’s very personalised - there’s absolutely no ‘one size fits all’. You have to look at the couple or person in front of you and take everything into account.” In this episode, Dr Rangi is joined once again by fertility specialist Dr Sylvia Ross for an insightful conversation exploring Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART). Dr Sylvia Ross is a highly experienced Women’s Health specialist who has spent more than a decade helping individuals and couples build families, while also managing complex gynaecological conditions. She is also the co-host of the popular Fertility Untamed Podcas [http://www.fertilityuntamed.com/]t. In this episode, Rangi and Sylvia discuss: *  What Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) actually is  *  The different methods of ART:  * Ovulation induction  * Intrauterine insemination * IVF (briefly introduced ahead of a dedicated episode later this season) *  How long to try different treatment methods  *  Navigating the emotional burden of fertility treatment  *  The approximate costs of private fertility clinics versus the public system, and the differences in care and access  Stay tuned for a later episode this season, where Rangi and Sylvia will take a deeper dive into IVF. DISCLAIMER: This episode discusses fertility struggles and pregnancy loss. If you require support or additional resources, please visit: * Centre of Perinatal Excellence | COPE [https://www.cope.org.au/] * COPE provides families and health professionals with evidence-based perinatal mental health screening, resources, education and pathways to care. * Miscarriage Australia - Navigating miscarriage together [https://miscarriageaustralia.com.au/] * Through our research and consultations with individuals, families and healthcare providers, we understand your need for evidence-based information, acknowledgement, and advice regarding miscarriage. We’ve designed this website to help you today, including the myths and facts about miscarriage, treatment options, how to care for yourself and where to seek help and support. * The Centre of Research Excellence in Stillbirth [https://www.stillbirthcre.org.au/parents/care-after-loss/] * Access support services, online resources, and information for parents and families in Australia whose baby has died. These links include services offering counselling, practical support, and information to assist you to make to decisions during this difficult time.

Fertility and Infertility: A Specialist Perspective

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2259170/fan_mail/new] "By going to see a fertility specialist - you're already doing everything that you can do, and you need to take some comfort in that and give yourself a break" In this episode, Dr Rangi is joined by fertility specialist Dr Sylvia Ross for an insightful conversation about fertility and infertility. Dr Sylvia Ross is a highly experienced Women’s Health specialist who has spent more than a decade helping individuals and couples build families, while also managing complex gynaecological conditions. Dr Ross is also co-host of the popular Fertility Untamed Podcast [http://www.fertilityuntamed.com/]. In this episode, Rangi and Sylvia discuss: *  What infertility is  *  Risk factors that can contribute to infertility, including lifestyle and environmental factors affecting both partners  *  Navigating the challenges of unexplained infertility  *  What to expect when visiting a fertility specialist, including possible investigations and tests  *  The Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH) test - what it measures, what it can indicate, and its limitations  *  What trying to conceive can look like, and the importance of understanding your menstrual cycle  *  Signs that may indicate ovulation  * And finally - how to get an appointment with a fertility specialist Join us for the next episode, where Rangi and Sylvia will explore Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART).

The Active Glow: Exercising Safely During Pregnancy: Part 2

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2259170/fan_mail/new] “Doing anything is better than doing nothing. Feel reassured that anything you can do within the limits of what your obstetrician or doctor has prescribed, is going to be good for you and the baby” In this episode, Dr Rangi is joined again by pelvic floor physiotherapist and researcher Professor Helena Frawley, to discuss exercise in pregnancy, labour, postpartum and beyond. This topic has been split into 2 episodes, this episode is all about a safe, realistic, and empowering return to movement after pregnancy.  We’ll revisit the idea that “something is better than nothing,” and how finding movement you enjoy - within your limits -can support both physical recovery and mental wellbeing.  Resources mentioned in the episode include: * RANZCOG: Exercise During Pregnancy [https://ranzcog.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/Exercise-During-Pregnancy.pdf] * RANZCOG: Pelvic Floor Health [https://ranzcog.edu.au/womens-health/pelvic-floor-health/] * RCOG: Physical activity and pregnancy [https://www.rcog.org.uk/for-the-public/browse-our-patient-information/physical-activity-and-pregnancy/] * MHW Physiotherapy department [https://health-services.mercyhealth.com.au/service/physiotherapy-mhw/]

The Active Glow: Exercising Safely During Pregnancy: Part 1

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2259170/fan_mail/new] "The fitter you go into pregnancy and labour, the fitter you are postnatally, which means you will cope better with all of the stresses, and strains, and pressures of having a newborn" In this episode, Dr Rangi is joined by pelvic floor physiotherapist and researcher Professor Helena Frawley, to discuss exercise in pregnancy, labour, postpartum and beyond. This topic will be split into 2 episodes, in this episode Rangi and Helena discuss: * The safety of exercise in pregnancy, * How to approach exercise, * Which activities are best to continue or modify, * The benefits of exercise in pregnancy In our next episode, Rangi and Helena will  focus on exercise after birth and how to safely return to exercise, what’s normal when it comes to pain, how to manage it, and when to seek help.