Prepare
“Prepare” is the Mercy Perinatal podcast dedicated to helping parents prepare for the journey of pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenthood. “Prepare” is hosted by Dr Rangi De Silva (specialist female obstetrician and gynaecologist) and Alison Abboud (registered midwife and nurse) who are joined by special guests along the way.
We know that becoming a parent can be an exciting but daunting experience. We've created this podcast to provide parents with the information and resources they need to feel confident and prepared every step of the way. Our expert hosts and guests will share their evidence-based knowledge and experience on topics ranging from pre-conception, pregnancy, birth and postpartum. We want to empower parents with the tools and knowledge they need to make informed decisions about their pregnancy and baby's health.
We are thrilled for you to join us on this exciting journey of parenthood with "Prepare."
Prepare
Latest Episodes
Induction of Labour: Preparing for Induction
In this episode, Dr Rangi is joined again by midwife Erica Spessot to discuss induction of labour. This is the first of two episodes and focuses on the preparation phase: how the cervix ripens and how the body is prepared for the in...
Episiotomy Explained: Understanding the Why, When and How
In this episode, Dr Rangi is joined by Melanie Francis, Clinical Midwifery Educator and Head of Operations ANZ for GynZone.Together, Rangi and Mel explore the important topic of episiotomies. They expla...
Birth Tears: Prevention, Repair & Recovery
In this episode, Dr Rangi is joined by Melanie Francis, Clinical Midwifery Educator and Head of Operations ANZ for GynZone.Together, Rangi and Mel take a deep dive into the important - and often dauntin...
Pelvic Floor Resilience: Building Strength for a Healthy Pregnancy and Beyond: Part 2
In this episode, Dr Rangi is joined again by pelvic floor physiotherapist and researcher Professor Helena Frawley to explore the pelvic floor, why it matters, and how to keep it healthy before, during, and after pregnancy.This is the fir...
Pelvic Floor Resilience: Building Strength for a Healthy Pregnancy and Beyond: Part 1
" We encourage women to do the exercises during pregnancy because when you contract a muscle and relax it, it becomes more under your control, so you actually have a better ability to contract and relax when you need it to relax. It also...