The Kick Pregnancy Podcast· Folge 164

164. Q&A: Antepartum Haemorrhages & Second Trimester Screening vs NIPTs

Montag, 1. September 2025 · 43 min

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This week on The Kick, Dr Pat and Brigid are back with their twenty-third Q&A session as they answer questions from listeners of The Kick.
This Q&A session answers the following listener questions:
• What is an antepartum haemorrhage?
• Second trimester screening vs NIPTs
• What pregnancy multivitamins should I be taking?
• Is it normal for your HCG levels to be higher than what your gestational sac is presenting?
• Are there any benefits to placenta encapsulation?
• Am I a good candidate for a VBAC if my previous pregnancy ended in a caesarean section due to an obstruction of labour?
• How does low Pap A impact a labour and birth?
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You can listen to episode 80. How to get the nutrients you need in pregnancy with Stef Valakas (The Dietologist) Part 2 here (open.spotify.com/episode/7G2y01GmyH0Yxk6aG1zYE…)
You can find the ASUM guidelines for bleeding in early pregnancy here (asum.com.au/files/public/SoP/curver/Obs-Gynae/…)
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