Hello and welcome to our podcast, The Doula & The Doc hosted by Vanessa Salerno, a birth and postpartum doula, as well as Dr. Joseph Sgroi, an obstetrician gynaecologist and fertility specialist. Together we'll be discussing a range of topics from pre-conception, pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period. Together we combine holistic insights and medical expertise as we dive into women's and men's health with honest information and sometimes unexpected conversations. This podcast is where evidence meets experience so let's start the conversation.
Dr Joseph Sgroi is a qualified private obstetrician, gynaecologist and IVF fertility specialist in East Melbourne. Dr Joseph and his team provide holistic medical care to support women’s health and wellbeing during pregnancy, childbirth, fertility and women’s health.
Vanessa is a modern day birth and postpartum doula who, alongside Joe, creates a more innovative approach to obstetric care for women, men, and families.
Please note the information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment, always seek the advice of a qualified health care professional regarding your own pregnancy, birth and health-related conditions
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Hello and welcome to our podcast, The Doula & The Doc hosted by Vanessa Salerno, a birth and postpartum doula, as well as Dr. Joseph Sgroi, an obstetrician gynaecologist and fertility specialist. Together we'll be discussing a range of topics from pre-conception, pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period. Together we combine holistic insights and medical expertise as we dive into women's and men's health with honest information and sometimes unexpected conversations. This podcast is where evidence meets experience so let's start the conversation.
Dr Joseph Sgroi is a qualified private obstetrician, gynaecologist and IVF fertility specialist in East Melbourne. Dr Joseph and his team provide holistic medical care to support women’s health and wellbeing during pregnancy, childbirth, fertility and women’s health.
Vanessa is a modern day birth and postpartum doula who, alongside Joe, creates a more innovative approach to obstetric care for women, men, and families.
Please note the information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment, always seek the advice of a qualified health care professional regarding your own pregnancy, birth and health-related conditions
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this powerful episode of The Doula and The Doc, we’re joined by psychologist Cath Corcoran to explore the messy, beautiful, and often overlooked realities of pregnancy and postpartum. From the emotional toll of assisted reproduction to the identity shifts that come with becoming a parent, we go beyond the glossy Instagram moments and get real about what this journey actually looks like.
We talk about the mental load—not just of new motherhood, but of the entire fertility-to-parenthood journey. For those navigating IVF or assisted reproduction, we discuss the emotional rollercoaster, relationship strain, and why it’s so important that both partners are supported and in good health, mentally and physically.
Topics include:
🧠 Postpartum mental health and unrealistic expectations
💬 Navigating identity changes and the pressure to “bounce back”
🧍🏽♀️ Doula strategies for preparing for the postpartum, not just the birth
💔 Raw listener stories that break the silence around postpartum recovery
Whether you’re on the path to parenthood, in the thick of it, or supporting someone who is—this episode is a reminder that it’s not just about the baby. It’s about you, too.
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