Dr Kat on: Anxiety to Advocacy - How One Doctor Took Control of Her Second Pregnancy

This week on Sense by Meg Faure, we close out Season 7 with a raw, honest, and incredibly powerful conversation. Meg is joined by Dr. Katlego Lekalakala (Dr. Kat), a beloved South African doctor and founder of "Clueless Mums," just four days before the birth of her second child. Dr. Kat opens up about her high-risk pregnancy journey, sharing her experience with gestational diabetes, a short cervix, and the profound emotional challenges of antenatal anxiety.

This is a must-listen for any expectant mother, offering:

• Real Talk on Second Pregnancies: Dr. Kat discusses the surprising differences between her first and second pregnancies, from intense nausea and fatigue to the emotional weight of a high-risk diagnosis.
• Gestational Diabetes Explained: Learn about the causes, risks for both mother and baby, and the best strategies for managing the condition through diet and self-care.
• Navigating Antenatal Anxiety: A candid conversation about the prevalence of anxiety and depression during pregnancy, the importance of asking for help, and preparing a support system for the postpartum period.
• Advocacy in Healthcare: Dr. Kat shares how she learned to collaborate with her medical team, feel in control of her pregnancy, and advocate for her own health needs.

This episode is a tribute to maternal resilience, offering medical insight, emotional honesty, and a powerful reminder that it's okay to struggle, and it's essential to ask for help.

About Our Guest:

Dr. Katlego "Kat" Lekalakala is a South African medical doctor specializing in Public Health and the founder of the parenting platform, Clueless Mums. She is a passionate advocate for accessible health education, empowering parents and teens to take control of their well-being. A wife and mother to her daughter Nia, Dr. Kat shares her personal and professional insights with honesty and warmth. You can follow her journey on Instagram at @DrK_Selikane.

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