Going into her 31-week scan, Pieta was expecting the usual – a jelly-covered belly and the thrill of seeing her baby grow. But what started as a routine scan ended with Pieta facing one of the most challenging decisions of her life. One in 22 babies has a ‘major congenital anomaly’, and in this episode, Pieta shares her own experience navigating uncertain medical information, the mental toll of grappling with difficult decisions, and the importance of care beyond the diagnosis. Later, Dr. Golly, paediatrician and Gidget Ambassador, joins host Davina Smith and Gidget Clinical Psychologist Erin Seeto for a roundtable discussion on the types and purposes of pregnancy screenings available to parents, discussing strategies to protect your mental health when navigating complex medical information. Plus, Dr. Golly shares his own experience with unexpected diagnoses, sparking a conversation around the value of sharing the mental load and finding trusted sources of truth.

Thanks to Peaches Pilates for making this episode possible. Discount code expires Sep 30th 24, available for new subscribers online. Head to peachespilates.com.

If you would like to hear more from Pieta, head to the Through the Unexpected website here.

You can find Dr Golly on instagram @drgolly, or head to his website to find his sleep programs, podcast and more. 

Dr Golly has provided a special discount code for today’s listeners to use on his Sleep Programs. Use the coupon code “gidget20” upon checkout at drgolly.com and you will receive $20 off all sleep programs. Code expires 31.10.24.

Find support, read real stories, or become part of the Gidget collective by visiting our website, gidgetfoundation.org.au. You can also find us on instagram.



CREDITS

Hosts: Davina Smith
Producer: Kelsey Menzies 
Audio Imager: Kelli Foulstone
Managing Producer: Todd Stevens 

Going into her 31-week scan, Pieta was expecting the usual – a jelly-covered belly and the thrill of seeing her baby grow. But what started as a routine scan ended with Pieta facing one of the most challenging decisions of her life. One in 22 babies has a ‘major congenital anomaly’, and in this episode, Pieta shares her own experience navigating uncertain medical information, the mental toll of grappling with difficult decisions, and the importance of care beyond the diagnosis. Later, Dr. Golly, paediatrician and Gidget Ambassador, joins host Davina Smith and Gidget Clinical Psychologist Erin Seeto for a roundtable discussion on the types and purposes of pregnancy screenings available to parents, discussing strategies to protect your mental health when navigating complex medical information. Plus, Dr. Golly shares his own experience with unexpected diagnoses, sparking a conversation around the value of sharing the mental load and finding trusted sources of truth.
Thanks to Peaches Pilates for making this episode possible. Discount code expires Sep 30th 24, available for new subscribers online. Head to <a href="http://peachespilates.com">peachespilates.com</a>.
If you would like to hear more from Pieta, head to the Through the Unexpected website <a href="https://throughtheunexpected.org.au/">here.</a>
You can find Dr Golly on instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drgolly/?hl=en">@drgolly</a>, or head to his <a href="https://drgolly.com/?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign={{campaign.name}}&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjw-ai0BhDPARIsAB6hmP5vDld-r3emC5IhcuWyD52DuDC33UUUzxQm5oFonxOhYfkyglyj-r8aAoQoEALw_wcB">website</a> to find his sleep programs, podcast and more. 
Dr Golly has provided a special discount code for today’s listeners to use on his Sleep Programs. Use the coupon code “gidget20” upon checkout at <a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/7IJcCL7EA4fj722ACjtxtykyZm?domain=drgolly.com" data-outlook-id="1e8e49d7-61e3-41fb-a35f-78bf0b0dd069">drgolly.com</a> and you will receive $20 off all sleep programs. Code expires 31.10.24.
Find support, read real stories, or become part of the Gidget collective by visiting our website, <a href="http://gidgetfoundation.org.au">gidgetfoundation.org.au</a>. You can also find us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gidgetfoundation/">instagram.</a>
 
CREDITS  
Hosts:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/davinasmith9/?hl=en"> Davina Smith</a> Producer: Kelsey Menzies  Audio Imager: Kelli Foulstone Managing Producer: Todd Stevens

Join news presenter Davina Smith in a podcast that tells the silent truth of Perinatal Depression and Anxiety (PNDA) loudly, in raw and honest accounts from some of the one in five mothers and one and ten fathers living with it. Paired with expert insights from psychologists and counsellors in the field, this podcast, made in partnership with Gidget Foundation Australia, explores the realities of parenthood, breaks down stigma surrounding perinatal mental health, and gives you the tools on how and when to seek support.  

Join news presenter Davina Smith in a podcast that tells the silent truth of Perinatal Depression and Anxiety (PNDA) loudly, in raw and honest accounts from some of the one in five mothers and one and ten fathers living with it. Paired with expert insights from psychologists and counsellors in the field, this podcast, made in partnership with Gidget Foundation Australia, explores the realities of parenthood, breaks down stigma surrounding perinatal mental health, and gives you the tools on how and when to seek support.

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