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

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? You can book with The Dietologist hereYou can listen to episode 79. Nutrients in Pre-pregnancy with Stef Valakas (The Dietologist) Part 1 here You can listen to episode 80. How to get the nutrients you need in pregnancy with Stef Valakas (The Dietologist) Part 2 here You can find the ASUM guidelines for bleeding in early pregnancy here  If you have a question you want answered, please leave your message on speakpipe to be chosen for Dr Pat to answer during a Q & A: LINKS Join our pregnancy and birth course Join our getting pregnancy course  Instagram @thekickpregnancypodcast Facebook @thekickpregnancypodcast Just pregnant? Download our checklist to take to your first appointment.  WebsiteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.