Podcasts
Exercise “vital” for people who have experienced pregnancy loss
Dr Tegan Hartmann and Dr Danielle Girard
Today we are discussing pregnancy loss - with new research showing that exercise is vital for people who have experienced pregnancy loss in improving physical wellbeing and their mental health. My special guests, Dr Tegan Hartmann and Dr Danielle Girard, are academics in exercise physiology. Read more: https://insightplus.mja.com.au/2024/11/exercise-is-crucial-for-women-following-pregnancy-loss/ With MJA news and online editor, Sam Hunt. 16 mins.
Pregnancy supplements – how much is too much?
Associate Professor Shelley Wilkinson and Dr Linda Gallo
Today we discuss pregnancy supplements, including the need for clinicians to reconsider widespread prescriptions for pregnancy supplements, and instead promote whole food diets. My special guests are Associate Professor Shelley Wilkinson and Dr Linda Gallo. Read more: https://insightplus.mja.com.au/2024/6/pregnancy-supplements-is-there-too-much-of-a-good-thing/ With MJA news and online editor, Sam Hunt. 16 mins.
Use of cannabis during pregnancy, with Dr Luke Grzeskowiak
Dr Luke Grzeskowiak
Vol 212, Issue 11: 15 June, 2020. Dr Luke Grzeskowiak is Conjoint Research Fellow at Robinson Research Institute at the University of Adelaide. He talks about adverse neonatal outcomes associated with the use of cannabis during pregnancy. With MJA news and online editor, Cate Swannell. 15 mins, 56 secs.
Pregnancy care guidelines, with Prof Caroline Homer, AO
Professor Caroline Homer, AO
Vol 209, Issue 9: 5 November 2018. Professor Caroline Homer, AO, is co-Program Director of Maternal and Child Heath at the Burnet Institute in Melbourne, and Visiting Professor of Midwifery at the University of Technology, Sydney. She discusses changes to clinical practice guidelines for pregnancy care. With MJA news and online editor, Cate Swannell. 14m 32 s
Preeclampsia, with Prof Annemarie Hennessy, AM
Professor Annemarie Hennessy AM
Vol 209, Issue 9: 29 October 2018. Professor Annemarie Hennessy, AM, is Dean of the School of Medicine at Western Sydney University, and an obstetric and renal physician. She talks about preeclampsia and the role of the clinician-researcher. With MJA news and online editor, Cate Swannell. 24m 59s
Overweight and obesity in pregnancy, with A/Prof Kirsten Black and Kate Cheney
A/Professor Kirsten Black and Kate Cheney
Vol 208, Issue 3: 12 February 2018. Kate Cheney is a clinical midwife consultant at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, and Associate Professor Kirsten Black is the joint Head of the Discipline of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Neonatology at the University of Sydney. They discuss their research into overweight and obesity during pregnancy. With MJA news and online editor, Cate Swannell.
"Baby brain", with A/Professor Linda Byrne
A/Professor Linda Byrne
Vol 208, Issue 1: 15 January 2018. Associate Professor Linda Byrne is a neuroscientist, and deputy head of the School of Psychology at Deakin University. She talks about cognitive impairment during pregnancy, with MJA news and online editor, Cate Swannell.
Caesarean section rates, with Prof Stephen Robson
Professor Stephen Robson
Professor Stephen Robson is President of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstretricians and Gynaecologists. He discusses Australia's caesarean section rate and why the WHO target of 15% is no longer relevant. With MJA news and online editor, Cate Swannell.