Episodes: 41
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Gender skew: Female
Listener location: Australia
Publicly listed emails
mhwperinataladmin@mercy.com.au
mercyperinatal@mercy.com.au
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Dr Rangi De Silva - Specialist female obstetrician and gynaecologist focused on pregnancy, childbirth, and maternal health.
Alison Abboud - Registered midwife and nurse with expertise in pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood.
Erica Spessot - Preparing For Induction Of Labour, Cervical Ripening, And The Induction Process
Melanie Francis - Episiotomies, Clinical Indications, Techniques, Misconceptions, Recovery, And Healing
Melanie Francis - Birth Tears, Perineal Tear Prevention, Repair, Recovery, And Episiotomy Techniques
Induction of Labour: The Labour and Birth
October 05, 2026
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Dr Rangi is joined again by midwife Erica Spessot to discuss induction of labour. This is the second of two episodes, focusing on labour and birth during an induction.We also hear again from our producer, Sarah, who shares her lived experience of induction of labour.
Induction of Labour: Preparing for Induction
July 17, 2026
Send us Fan MailIn 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 induction process.We also hear from our producer, Sarah, who shares her lived experience of induction of labour (using both methods).Stay tuned for the next episode, where Rangi and Erica (and Sarah) discuss the subsequent stages of the induction proc...
Episiotomy Explained: Understanding the Why, When and How
July 10, 2026
Send us Fan MailIn 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 explain: What is an episiotomy?Why an episiotomy may be recommended during birth and when it can be beneficial for both mother and babyCommon misconceptions about episiotomiesWhat the procedure involves, including the different techniques usedWhat to expect during recovery and practi...
Prepare is hosted by Dr Rangi De Silva and Alison Abboud. Its publicly listed emails are mhwperinataladmin@mercy.com.au and mercyperinatal@mercy.com.au. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
The publicly listed emails for Prepare: mhwperinataladmin@mercy.com.au and mercyperinatal@mercy.com.au.
Podseeker estimates Prepare reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Prepare typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Qualified maternal-health professionals, including midwives, obstetricians, childbirth educators, and specialists in pregnancy, birth, or postpartum care. Common among recent guests: Clinical or educational expertise in maternal health; Professional leadership in midwifery, obstetrics, or perinatal care; Evidence-based guidance for pregnancy, childbirth, or postpartum recovery. Recent guests include Erica Spessot, Melanie Francis, and Melanie Francis.
Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.
Recent episodes cover Pregnancy, Birth, Midwifery, Obstetrics, and Parenting. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
Publicly listed emails
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