Pregnancy information that is relevant, accurate and up to date, delivered by qualified medical experts in an easy to understand and accessible way. No more trawling through old books or a poorly screened internet! We will explain everything from genetic testing, ultrasound during pregnancy, birthing, miscarriage, nutrition in pregnancy, the role of the partner, pregnancy conditions like gestational diabetes and more. In each episode Shelley explores and explains an aspect of pregnancy and pregnancy care with the help of a guest medical expert and women who talk about their real life experience. Shelley Rowlands is a highly regarded Melbourne based Obstetrician and Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist.
Dr Shelley Rowlands and midwife Prue Hartley talk with 2 women about how their second pregnancy compared with their first. Do you get better at it with each pregnancy? Or not?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The first baby is such a joy and now the pain and sleep deprivation is a distant memory - it’s time for the second baby! No one has written the manual for the second baby so this week Dr Shelley Rowlands and her midwife Prue Hartley discuss what’s different the second time around. For more information on Dr. Shelley Rowlands can be found at www.emog.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr Shelley Rowlands and Midwife Prue Hartley meet with the support people for their pregnant partners to learn what they found challenging, what they found bewildering and what the parent who is not pregnant needs to do. For more information on Dr. Shelley Rowlands can be found at www.emog.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr Shelley Rowlands and midwife Prue Hartley talk about what to expect when it comes to having an induction of labour. For more information on Dr. Shelley Rowlands can be found at www.emog.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Meet 3 women who had caesarean births for different reasons. For more information on Dr. Shelley Rowlands can be found at www.emog.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr Shelley Rowlands explains caesarean birth, why it’s sometimes needed and what’s involved and why it’s not just an opportunity for a tummy tuck. For more information on Dr. Shelley Rowlands can be found at www.emog.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr Shelley and Emily hear from 2 women about how they fought and won the battle of gestational diabetes. To view more about Dr Briony Cutts and Emily Fitz please visit https://emog.com.au/the-emog-team/ For more information on Dr. Shelley Rowlands can be found at www.emog.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr Shelley Rowlands is joined by obstetric physician Dr Briony Cutts and Diabetic Educator Emily Fitz to explain why everyone needs to have the awful drink and what it means to be diagnosed with diabetes in pregnancy. (Blame your parents) To view more about Dr Briony Cutts and Emily Fitz please visit https://emog.com.au/the-emog-team/ For more information on Dr. Shelley Rowlands can be found at www.emog.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr Shelley Rowlands and Professor Martin Delatycki hear from women who chose to have genetic testing and their experience and expectations. For more information on Martin please visit www.vcg.org.au For more information on Dr. Shelley Rowlands can be found at www.emog.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr. Shelley Rowlands and Professor Martin Delatycki talk through modern genetic testing available today, why choose to have testing, what do the results mean, is a test to exclude everything possible. For more information on Martin please visit www.vcgs.org.au For more information on Dr. Shelley Rowlands can be found at www.emog.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr. Shelley Rowlands and Associate Professor Kate Stern speak with 3 brave women who share their stories of losing a baby early. More information on Associate Professor Kate Stern can be found at www.mivf.com.au For more information on Dr. Shelley Rowlands can be found at www.emog.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr. Shelley Rowlands talks with Associate Professor Kate Stern, IVF SPECIALIST about early pregnancy loss, the pain of losing a much wanted baby, why it happens and why there is hope after miscarriage. More information on Associate Professor Kate Stern can be found at www.mivf.com.au For more information on Dr. Shelley Rowlands can be found at www.emog.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr. Shelley Rowlands and Associate Professor Kate Stern, IVF specialist speak to 3 women about their journeys from stopping contraception to successful conception. To learn more about Professor Kate Stern visit https://www.mivf.com.au For more information on Dr. Shelley Rowlands can be found at www.emog.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr. Shelley Rowlands talks with Associate Professor Kate Stern, IVF specialist about how to line up the ducks as best you can for a healthy pregnancy and what to do next if it’s just not happening. To learn more about Professor Kate Stern visit https://www.mivf.com.au For more information on Dr. Shelley Rowlands can be found at www.emog.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr Shelley Rowlands and Dr Phil Popham, senior obstetric anaesthetist at the Royal Women's Hospital talk with 3 women about why they chose to have an epidural and whether they would do it again. For more information on Dr. Shelley Rowlands can be found at www.emog.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr Shelley Rowlands and Dr Phil Popham, senior obstetric anaesthetist at the Royal Women's Hospital, explain epidurals - what they do and don't do and why the anaesthetist is often the most popular doctor in the delivery room. For more information on Dr. Shelley Rowlands can be found at www.emog.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr. Shelley, Hanya and women’s health physiotherapist Claire talk to Steffi about her approach to pregnancy exercise and why a physio becomes your best friend. For more information on Dr. Shelley Rowlands can be found at www.emog.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr. Shelley Rowlands speaks with women’s health physiotherapist Claire Maule about the benefits of exercise in pregnancy, push ups for the pelvic floor, and how to reduce the migrating pains of growing a baby. More info on Emma at www.fitwise.com.au For more information on Dr. Shelley Rowlands can be found at www.emog.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Three extraordinary women open up about their mental health issues during pregnancy. For more information on Dr. Shelley Rowlands can be found at www.emog.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr. Shelley Rowlands talks to Dr. Renee Miller, clinical psychologist and expert in antenatal and postnatal mental health about the challenges of maintaining good mental health in pregnancy, recognising who is at risk of mental health issues and knowing when to seek help. For more information on Dr. Renee Miller please visit https://www.antenatalandpostnatalpsychology.com.au/ Information about the NAPPY study, and videos summarising current research understanding can be found at https://www.facebook.com/MaternalBrain. More information on Dr. Shelley Rowlands can be found at www.emog.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr. Shelley and Professor Ricardo Palma Dias , Director of Ultrasound at the Royal Women's Hospital, Melbourne, talk to 3 women about their ultrasound in pregnancy experiences. For more information on Dr. Shelley Rowlands can be found at www.emog.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr. Shelley and Professor Ricardo Palma Dias , Director of Ultrasound at the Royal Women's Hospital, Melbourne, explain why and when women need to have ultrasounds in pregnancy, their safety and reveal what ultrasounds can and can’t tell us. For more information on Dr. Shelley Rowlands can be found at www.emog.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr. Shelley and Prue the midwife talk about more common concerns women have during pregnancy. Can burning oil help your haemorrhoids? For more information on Dr. Shelley Rowlands can be found at www.emog.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr. Shelley and midwife Prue Hartley talk about the common concerns women have during pregnancy and how to deal with them. Does reflux mean you are having a hairy baby? Will treating it make the baby bald? For more information on Dr. Shelley Rowlands can be found at www.emog.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr. Shelley Rowlands and expert pregnancy dietitian Emma Caldwell talk to 2 women about how they managed their food choices in pregnancy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr Shelley and expert pregnancy dietitian Emma Caldwell help find the way to a healthy diet in pregnancy without having to give up (all) your favorites. How much weight is the right amount to gain? What are the important foods to include? We answer the questions you can’t find answers to. More info on Emma at www.fitwise.com.au. For more information on Dr. Shelley Rowlands can be found at www.emog.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr. Shelley Rowlands talks with 3 mums about their vaginal birth experiences. All different and some surprises. For more information on Dr. Shelley Rowlands can be found at www.emog.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Vaginal Birth Explained Dr Shelley explains the 3 stages of labour and vaginal birth. Understand the birthing process, how you really should push, why you might need forceps or a caesarean section. We answer the questions you are too scared to ask. For more information on Dr. Shelley Rowlands can be found at www.emog.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pregnancy information that is relevant, accurate and up to date, delivered by qualified medical experts in an easy to understand and accessible way. No more trawling through old books or a poorly screened internet! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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