The first 2000 days, from preconception to when a child starts school presents a critical window to establish healthy behaviours in parents and children. Healt...
In this episode, we explore the key components of antenatal medical care that support a safe and informed pregnancy journey. Covering the first trimester to the final weeks before labour, we discuss shared models of care, medical assessments, birth plans and effective approaches to preventive care to enhance the long-term health of both mother and baby. In this episode, Dr Sam Manger speaks to Dr Kirstin Millard and Kieran Froese. Kirstin is an obstetrician and gynaecologist fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists with a Masters of Reproductive Medicine. Kirstin takes a patient-centred approach to managing gynaecological problems. She believes in working in partnership with her patients to find a solution that meets each woman’s individual preferences and needs Dr Kirstin is a staff specialist at the Mater Mothers’ Hospital and also provides care through Hatch Maternity. Kieran Froese (she/her) is an endorsed, clinical midwife and midwifery unit manager living in Meanjin/Brisbane and working at Mater Mothers' Hospital. Her diverse career has been focussed on making high quality midwifery care better accessible to more people. Kieran’s current role allows her to make space for midwives in private obstetric care and develop the role of endorsed midwives in the hospital workforce.
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Preconception healthcare: Before the beginning
‘Before the beginning’ explores the often-overlooked phase of preconception — the period before pregnancy. This episode explores how health and environmental factors can influence reproductive health and how healthcare professionals can support parents-to-be to optimise their wellbeing long before trying to conceive.In this episode, Dr Sam Manger speaks to Dr Terri-Lynne South and Dr Shelley Wilkinson. Dr Shelley Wilkinson is an Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian with a PhD in Psychology. She is currently working with the Mater Mothers Hospital in Brisbane to create an evidence-informed, co-creation approach to the delivery of care within Obstetric Medicine. Dr Shelley Wilkinson is also the Director and Principal Dietitian of Lifestyle Maternity, a specialised dietetic practice focused on providing nutrition and lifestyle support for women throughout their fertility journey, pregnancy, and the first year postpartum. Terri-Lynne is both a Medical Doctor (GP) and an Accredited Practicing Dietitian with a specific interest in obesity management and health conditions associated with a higher BMI. Terri-Lynne is the medical director of a community-based multi-disciplinary health centre that focuses on holistic management of any health condition associated with a higher BMI. She is the current chair of the RACGP (Royal Australian College of General Practice) Specific Interest Group in Obesity Management and a a member of several national organisations that promote multi-dimensional advocacy for people living with obesity.
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Trailer
Welcome to the Clinician’s Guide to the First 2000 Days. This 9-episode podcast series is designed to empower and upskill health professionals in best practice preventive care for parents-to-be and parents of young children. Topics will cover the critical first 2000 days from preconception through to preschool years. Podcast host Dr Sam Manger joins subject matter experts from across Queensland to explore a new topic in each episode, including preconception, antenatal care, postnatal care for mothers and babies, and toddler growth and development. The Clinician’s Guide to the First 2000 Days podcast series builds on the success of the Clinician’s Guide to Healthy Kids podcast series, launched in 2023. Both series are available on the Clinicians Hub, a digital repository of tools, resources and training designed to help health professionals discuss, identify, prevent and manage chronic disease.
The first 2000 days, from preconception to when a child starts school presents a critical window to establish healthy behaviours in parents and children. Health behaviours during the first 2000 days influence the risk of lifelong disease, making prevention vital to ensuring optimum health and wellbeing for both mother and baby. Integrating prevention into clinical care requires sensitive and nuanced conversations that support parents, children and families to actively engage with their own health, and the healthcare system. Listen to the Clinicians Guide to the First 2000 Days podcast series, to deepen your clinical knowledge, enhance your care, and better support your patients during this pivotal time.Clinicians Guide to the First 2000 Days podcast series has been created by Health and Wellbeing Queensland for health professionals.
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