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Pregnancy Uncut is a podcast by Women's Health experts Dr Alex Umbers and Dr Kara Thompson, dedicated to telling the untold and hidden stories of pregnancies that have not gone to plan.

For our final episode of Season 6. Kara talks to Dr. Imogen Hines. Imogen speaks about her experience of gender inequity...
16/10/2024

For our final episode of Season 6. Kara talks to Dr. Imogen Hines. Imogen speaks about her experience of gender inequity in surgical training and the unnecessary structural barriers that mean that many women are unable to fulfil their potential in their chosen field.

This is something that she is vocal about on her social media and as an orthopedic doctor with a public profile, when Imogen discovered she was pregnant, she put her research skills into action to determine the best mode of birth for her. However, when she announced her decision to opt for a planned induction she was surprised by the vitriol she received.

Imogen speaks openly about her decision, the public reaction and the media and studies that underlie those things.

Listen now, to Season 6, Episode 10, at www.pregnancyuncut.com, on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

Tonight at 7pm Victorian time, we light a candle to be part of  . International pregnancy and Infant loss remembrance da...
15/10/2024

Tonight at 7pm Victorian time, we light a candle to be part of . International pregnancy and Infant loss remembrance day is an opportunity to come together in memory of all the precious babies who are no longer earthside.

We hold those babies and their families in our hearts and hope you are being gentle on yourselves and each other, holding close to your loved ones and finding a moment of stillness in the rush of the day.

We were so thrilled to again welcome, Amy Dawes from .org.au. This time to talk with Kara about all things informed cons...
02/10/2024

We were so thrilled to again welcome, Amy Dawes from .org.au. This time to talk with Kara about all things informed consent.

In our most recent episode of Pregnancy Uncut, Kara and Amy have a passionate conversation about this important topic and how it must be at the forefront of all maternity practice. Amy also generously updates us on her own journey following birth trauma.

Find it at pregnancyuncut.com, on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

Hopefully you can carve out a spare hour this long weekend because you are going to want jump on our latest episode of P...
27/09/2024

Hopefully you can carve out a spare hour this long weekend because you are going to want jump on our latest episode of Pregnancy Uncut. For Season 6, episode 9 we are thrilled to welcome back Amy Dawes, co-founder and CEO of the Australasian Birth Trauma Association.

Join her and Kara as they do a deep dive into the importance of informed consent and as Amy speaks openly of her own journey and the distance she has come since our last chat.

Find our latest episode at pregnancyuncut.com, on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

Take the opportunity this weekend to tune into the latest episode of Pregnancy Uncut.In Season 6, episode 8, Hayley spea...
13/09/2024

Take the opportunity this weekend to tune into the latest episode of Pregnancy Uncut.

In Season 6, episode 8, Hayley speaks not only from her own experience of birth after the trauma of sexual assault, but also to the importance of trauma-informed care with the wisdom of her professional experience as a trauma counsellor.

Join Hayley and Alex for this insightful and important conversation. Find the episode at pregnancyuncut.com, on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

Episode 8 of Pregnancy Uncut has just been released! In this episode, Alex chats to Hayley, a qualified trauma counsello...
05/09/2024

Episode 8 of Pregnancy Uncut has just been released! In this episode, Alex chats to Hayley, a qualified trauma counsellor and mum of two.

Hayley shares her raw and insightful story of how her second birth triggered her past trauma and the impact that had on her.

She then generously shares her expertise with us to discuss the things that healthcare providers can be doing to provide true trauma-informed care.

Don't miss out latest episode, Season 6, Episode 8, now available at pregnancyuncut.com, on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

We have been overwhelmed by the response to our latest episode and rightly so. If you haven't had the chance to listen y...
26/08/2024

We have been overwhelmed by the response to our latest episode and rightly so. If you haven't had the chance to listen yet, this is your prompt to do so. Renee (pictured here) is a fabulous guest.

In Season 6, episode 7, Alex speaks with Renee about her experiences as a young mother of a stillborn baby and subsequent death of another baby, just days old. Even at 95 her memory of her care at that time is still so powerful that sounds can still take her straight back.

Renee reflects on the power of family, of her own family of 5 children, three now grown up and her two no longer earthside, and how maternity care has changed across her lifetime.

Find her episode now at pregnancyuncut.com, on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

Family is everything to Renee. At 95, she is a living legend, and our oldest guest on Pregnancy Uncut. Renee now has thr...
23/08/2024

Family is everything to Renee. At 95, she is a living legend, and our oldest guest on Pregnancy Uncut. Renee now has three grown up children, but she also has two children no longer earthside: she is a survivor of her time, to say the least.

Her most profound and lasting memories as a young mother are of her still born baby, and subsequent death of another baby, at just a few days old. Sounds and the kind of maternity care she received have never left her.

Tune into this very special episode, to join Alex as she talks with Renee about her experience, how much maternity has changed in the last 100 years and how birth experiences imprint mothers.

Find Season 6, Episode 7 of Pregnancy Uncut at pregnancyuncut.com, on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.


We have been overwhelmed by the responses to our most reason episode but we are not surprised. Matt speaks so beautifull...
23/07/2024

We have been overwhelmed by the responses to our most reason episode but we are not surprised. Matt speaks so beautifully of his daughter Wren and how her death inspired him to bring about change.

Matt is an amazing advocate for bereaved parents and especially bereaved Dads, creating spaces for them to find the support and resources they need.

Listen now to Matt's story of the heartbreaking and precious short life of baby Wren on S6. Ep.6 at pregnancyuncut.com or wherever you get your podcasts.

Credit to the wonderful for the beautiful painted nails photograph, of which all is explained in the episode.

Dads who would like to connect with Matt can do so at his website www.lovefromdad.com.au

A very special episode for Season 6, Episode 6 in Birth Trauma Awareness Week 2024. Alex speaks with Matt, about his dau...
17/07/2024

A very special episode for Season 6, Episode 6 in Birth Trauma Awareness Week 2024. Alex speaks with Matt, about his daughter Wren and how her death, and the beautiful 8 days they spent together beforehand, has influenced, and will continue to influence, their family.

Matt has been mobilised to be an incredible advocate for bereaved parents creating space and community so that families, and especially Dads, are able to surround themselves with support and love.

You can find this latest episode at pregnancyuncut.com, on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

Birth Trauma Awareness Week 2024A week to acknowledge and raise awareness and understanding of the different kinds of bi...
16/07/2024

Birth Trauma Awareness Week 2024

A week to acknowledge and raise awareness and understanding of the different kinds of birth-related trauma that 1 in 3 birthing people may experience:

-Perineal and pelvic floor injuries
-Psychological distress
-PTSD
-Birth complications, including obstetric emergency
-Injury to baby or special care admission

And it’s not just about birth…birth related trauma is also common in people that experience
-Infertility
-Pregnancy complications
-Ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, stillbirth, perinatal death
-Termination for medical reasons
-Support person and partner trauma
-Vicarious trauma in our maternity care workers

Over more than three years of sharing just some of these stories on the pod, we’ve come a long way in recognising the impact that birth-related trauma can have. Our hosts Dr Alex Umbers and continue to advocate for education, prevention, support and improved care. Stay tuned for some incredible episodes on this theme, dropping over the next few weeks. Excellent resources and support available through our friends at .

Our co-hosts caught up at  this week to record some Pregnancy Uncut magic together ✨New episodes coming to your ears soo...
11/07/2024

Our co-hosts caught up at this week to record some Pregnancy Uncut magic together ✨

New episodes coming to your ears soon!

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Isla's story is one of tenacity, hope and courage.Diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer whilst pregnant with her secon...
10/07/2024

Isla's story is one of tenacity, hope and courage.
Diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer whilst pregnant with her second child, Freddie, she was forced to make difficult decisions considering her not just her own health but that of her unborn baby.

Check out season 6, episode 5 to hear Isla discussing the complexities of cancer in pregnancy and the importance of advocating for yourself when something just doesn't feel quite right.

Find her episode now at pregnancyuncut.com, on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

When Isla found a lump in her breast during her pregnancy she didn't feel too concerned, thinking maybe it was mastitis ...
03/07/2024

When Isla found a lump in her breast during her pregnancy she didn't feel too concerned, thinking maybe it was mastitis or just a strange pregnancy-body change.

But she had a nagging feeling that something wasn't quite right and decided to get it checked out. She was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer.

Join Alex as she talks with Isla about the shock of this diagnosis and how she navigated treatment as she had to consider not just her own health but that of her unborn baby.

Season 6. Episode 5 is available now at Pregnancyuncut.com or wherever you get your podcasts.

In Season 6, episode 4 we chat to Candice about her son Emmett and his CMV diagnosis. Neither Candice, nor partner Isaac...
19/06/2024

In Season 6, episode 4 we chat to Candice about her son Emmett and his CMV diagnosis. Neither Candice, nor partner Isaac could have imagined the rabbit hole they were about to go down when Emmett failed his first hearing screen.

When CMV was first mentioned, neither of them had even heard of it and the barrage of tests that followed was overwhelming. Throughout it all they have been determined that Emmett will have all the support he needs, whatever form that takes.

Listen now at pregnancyuncut.com, on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts and look out for the little bonus info session on CMV at the end.

Our latest episode in season 6 is here! When Candice and Isaac took baby Emmett home from hospital after a couple of fai...
13/06/2024

Our latest episode in season 6 is here! When Candice and Isaac took baby Emmett home from hospital after a couple of failed hearing tests, no one felt overly concerned. A formal audiology assessment that should have lasted hours went for a full day and showed permanent hearing loss on one side. mentioned in the list of possible causes was CMV which neither of them had ever even heard of.

What followed was a journey of tests, appointments and unknowns as they discovered Emmett's diagnosis and the full picture of what that could mean.

Listen now to the wonderful conversation between Candice and Kara including a bonus discussion of the complexities of CMV. You can catch it at our website pregnancyuncut.com, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

We were so thrilled to see that Katrina Gorry has been selected for the Matildas team at the Paris Olympics. She is an a...
05/06/2024

We were so thrilled to see that Katrina Gorry has been selected for the Matildas team at the Paris Olympics. She is an absolute force of nature, we loved speaking with her in season three of the podcast and cannot wait to cheer her on!

If you missed our conversation, or fancy listening again to her impressive story of launching solo into motherhood, hunt down S3. Ep.10: Changing the Goalposts at pregnancyuncut.com, on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

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