Dr Kara Thompson Obstetrician Geelong Surfcoast pregnancy and birth care Epworth Geelong OGB Surfcoast Pregnancy Uncut

Pregnancy Uncut Podcast

Dr Alex and Dr Kara Thompson

Pregnancy Uncut is a podcast exploring the stories of complicated pregnancies and birth. It’s about acknowledging that whilst pregnancy, birth and new parenthood is often a magical and precious time in our lives, it doesn’t go perfectly to plan for everyone, every time. By listening to women and their families who have experienced complications or challenges in their pregnancies, we hope to lift the stigma surrounding these difficult topics, and help those experiencing similar challenges feel less alone in their journeys. Topics include preterm birth, preeclampsia, pregnancy and newborn loss, miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, peripartum depression and psychosis, solo parenthood, infertility, and birth trauma.

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We're so pleased by the response we've had to @alexandracollierwrites episode on Pregnancy Uncut. Following the publication of her fabulous book, Inconceivable, Alexandra spoke to our Alex of the onset of baby hunger that completely changed her dire
On this complex day, we send our love and appreciation to all involved in mothering in all its shapes and forms. Love to all who are, who aren't, who were, would be, should be, don't want to be, can't be, near and far, in arms and in hearts, made and
It's been a little while but we're thrilled to be speaking with @alexandracollierwrites on the latest episode of Pregnancy Uncut. When baby hunger hit Alexandra hard in her late 30s it caused her to make a complete change in direction, ending a lovi
We are so glad we were able to bring you Verity's story in season 5, episode 4 and it has resonated with so many of you. Severe perineal trauma is often hidden away and not given the attention it deserves. This is something Verity is passionate abou
We are so pleased to see the rave reviews flowing in for Isobel Oderberg's new book - Hard to Bear. We were privileged to speak with Isobel on the podcast in Season 3 episode 8. She continues her passionate mission to open the conversation around
After a straightforward pregnancy, Verity was hoping for a peaceful homebirth. Instead she experienced a fourth degree tear, surgery and birth trauma. Nine years on Verity is still baffled by how little support she received and how hard she had to
So proud of our own @drkarathompson for answering the call from The Project yesterday to talk about the hidden inequity in Medicare rebates. The first step for change is to call out and talk about the issue so thanks to @theprojecttv for featuring t
At 19 weeks pregnant Marnie discovered that her baby had a rare condition called fetal heart block. She talks to us about navigating a high risk pregnancy whilst living rurally on a busy farm and the impact that had on her family, including her pri
Marnie's dream was always to have her family born and bred close to home on their rural farm. But at just 19 weeks gestation, baby Amelia was diagnosed with fetal heart block leading to weeks of long distance travel to appointments at the tertiary ho
When Heidi's son Harry was stillborn at 38 weeks gestation, the experience shaped her as a mother and changed the trajectory of her career, inspiring her to support other families through stillbirth and pregnancy loss. Heidi is now a bereavement work
In Season 5 episode 2 of Pregnancy Uncut, Heidi shares the story of her son Harry. After a healthy pregnancy, Harry's heart suddenly stopped beating at 38 weeks of pregnancy. Heidi shares Harry's story, as well as her experience with her two othe
Last week Alex and Kara visited Bendigo to attend the fabulous initiative 'Scars of Beauty'. The event was a celebration of the growth that can occur after pregnancy or birth trauma or loss, and was a fundraiser for the Australasian Birth Trauma As
Thank you to @abcinmelbourne for dedicating the #conversationhour today to exploring the hidden world of birth trauma. Our very own Dr Alex Umbers was a guest on the program. Let's keep having these conversations. You can listen to today's Conv
An accomplished writer, musician, journalist, broadcaster and climate activist, Sian Prior has led a fulfilling life. However, she has always felt a chasm where her child should have been and it is only recently that she has given herself the space
New Season! We are thrilled to release our first episode in the new season of Pregnancy Uncut for 2023. This episode features a conversation with the brilliant Sian Prior who shares her story of the longing and freedom that has characterised her
Thank you Claudine for sharing your story of heartbreak followed by new hope with intrauterine fetal surgery. As the first case of intrauterine fetal surgery performed independently in Australia by the team at Mater Mothers in Brisbane, you and you
Claudine had been having a normal second pregnancy but when her 20 week scan showed abnormalities and she received the heartbreaking news that her baby, Sophie had severe Spina Bifida, her and her husband had two weeks to make the hardest decision of
🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 Thank you thank you thank you to all our magnificent guests and loyal listeners. Season 5 will be dropping soon.
Pregnancy Uncut co-host Dr Kara Thompson was in the media this week advocating for better choice and services for regional women and birthing people. On Monday the Epworth made a shock announcement that they plan to close their Geelong maternity un
When Annie was pregnant she googled 'Pregnancy and Autism'. Rather than providing information and advice for Autistic individuals and maternity caregivers, she was shocked to find that the results were instead focused only on purported ways to avoi