Pregnancy vaccinations what you need to know

When 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 period

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Hemorrhoids, anal fissures and vaginal tears, help is here.

We love tackling the topics no one else does and topics which may be a little awkward to talk about, but which will really help some mamas out there.

This week on The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast we welcome back our Women’s Physio Expert Annette Beauchamp to give her tips and support on this common pregnancy and post birth issue.

We discuss:

- Why many women experience fissures and hemorrhoids and what these are

- Why pregnant women and new mamas are prone to hemorrhoids and anal fissures

- What the symptoms of fissures and hemorrhoids are

- Effective ways to manage the pain or discomfort of fissures and hemorrhoids in the postpartum period

- Why fiber and hydration are important when managing these problems

- When women should seek professional support

- What the surgical options are and what is involved

- Vaginal / perineal tears

- Effective ways to get some relief and help if you experience a tear post birth

- Other rectal problems women face postpartum and Anny's tips for support

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.

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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

How can you harness your hormones in pregnancy, birth and when your baby arrives?

This week on The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast we welcome back our Midwife and Positive Birth Expert Narelle Tsiros to talk all about the power of hormones in pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding.

Listen to learn how incredible women's bodies are and for tips to harness your hormones to help give you a positive and empowered birth.

We discuss:

- Why as a midwife and birth expert Narelle is so passionate about women understanding their bodies and how hormones play a role in pregnancy, birth and when baby arrives

- What the four main hormones are and what you can do to harness or hinder them

- How each of the main hormones play a role in labour, birth and when baby arrives

- Oxytocin

- Endorphins

- Adrenaline

- Prolactin

- How to harness your hormones to help speed up labour and birth

- How hormones play a role in the birthing environment- How hormones help to breastfeed your baby

- How to create a birthing hormone tool kit- Tips for women to trust their bodies and hormones

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

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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