Episodes 21
Avg. Duration 49m
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Since Nov 2023
Latest Episode May 2025

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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


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S1E5 Sex, Intimacy, Pregnancy & Parenthood with Sexologist Laura Miano

May 07, 2025 44m

In this spicy and refreshingly honest episode of The Doula and The Doc, we’re joined by sexologist Laura Miano to talk about something most people don’t discuss after kids - sex and intimacy.From…

S1E6 When Pregnancy Becomes High-Risk | Patrice Daglis Shares Her Story

May 07, 2025 41m

In this powerful and deeply honest episode of The Doula and The Doc, Vanessa and Dr. Joe sit down with Patrice Daglis to unpack her raw and emotional pregnancy and birth journey. This episode goes…

S1E7 Pregnancy & Postpartum Realities: From Baby Bumps to Emotional Slumps

May 07, 2025 43m

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…

S1E8 You Asked, We Answered: The Season Finale Q&A

May 07, 2025 39m

We’re wrapping up Season 1 of The Doula and The Doc with a bang—and a big dose of honesty, humour, and heart. In this special Q&A episode, Vanessa and Dr. Joe answer your most-asked, most…

S1E4 Pregnancy: The Good, the Bad, and the Unexpected

Apr 09, 2025 44m

Buckle up! This episode of The Doula and The Doc is a wild ride through the pregnancy rollercoaster. From morning sickness to midnight cravings, Vanessa and Dr. Joe break down the highs, lows, and…

S1E2 More Than Just a Period: Understanding Your Cycle

Apr 09, 2025 46m

In this episode of The Doula and The Doc, we're diving deep into everything your health teacher didn’t tell you about your menstrual cycle. From what's normal to what's not, Dr. Joe and Ness unpack…

S1E3 Pelvic Floor Power: Strengthen Without the Shame

Apr 09, 2025 34m

This week on The Doula and The Doc, we’re bringing the pelvic floor out of the shadows and into the spotlight—with zero shame and plenty of laughs.Joining Vanessa and Dr. Joe is the fabulous Laura…

S1E1 Welcome to The Doula & The Doc : Meet Your Hosts & Breaking the Stigma

Apr 09, 2025 53m

Welcome to the very first episode of The Doula and The Doc, where birth meets brains and heart! In this episode, you’ll meet the dynamic duo behind the mic: Vanessa Salerno, the nurturing doula with…

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Mar 05, 2025 1m Trailer

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S1E11 NICU After Birth And A Rare Blood Disorder Haemolytic Disease Of The Newborn

Jan 28, 2024 1h 2m

This week we have a very special guest, one of The Modern Doula's closest friends, Ania Mineo, talking about her own personal experience of having two out of her three births with a rare blood…

S1E10 Frequently Asked Questions about Pregnancy, Birth and Doula Things

Jan 21, 2024 55m

Today is a solo ep, just me and we cover the whole spectrum form preconception to birth in our frequently asked questions. We chat vaginal births, tips for natural pain relief during labour, IVF and…

S1E9 A Dad's Experience of Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum with a Doula

Jan 14, 2024 50m

Dad's don't often get much attention when it comes to pregnancy, birth and postpartum. It's the first generation where Dads are a part of the birthing experience and this week I chat to Nick and…

S1E8 Freezing Your Eggs Solo, Endometriosis and Listening To Your Body

Dec 17, 2023 59m

This weeks episode is with the beautiful Elise Stapleton who works in the fertility industry but we chat about her personal experience of suffering from endometriosis and freezing her eggs at the age…

S1E7 Identity, Motherhood and Finding Yourself After Children

Dec 10, 2023 49m

When women become mothers our identity shifts, we tend to pigeon hole ourselves as just “mums” and can easily lose our own sense of self and our identity. In this episode we speak to the beautiful…

S1E6 Bonus ep: Birth Preparation

Dec 03, 2023 18m

"Birth happens between your ears before anywhere else" is one thing I always talk about with my birthing clients.Everyone pictures their birth experience and each one looks completely different to…

S1E5 Dr. Joseph Sgroi OB, Gynaecologist & IVF Specialist

Dec 03, 2023 1h 4m

This week we have leading obstetrician, gynaecologist and IVF specialist Dr. Joseph Sgroi.This episode we speak about our unique relationship as OB and doula, breaking down the old beliefs of what…

S1E4 Overcoming Birth Trauma with Hannah Woodcock

Nov 26, 2023 1h 5m

This week we have a personal birth story with Hannah Woodcock who is a mother of 2. I worked with Hannah during her second pregnancy and we speak of our unique doula relationship where I coached…

S1E3 Midwifery with Helen Roberts

Nov 19, 2023 41m

This week we speak to Helen Roberts who is Associate Midwife Unit Manager Birth Suite - Epworth Freemasons.Helen was there for my first birth as a doula and has an amazing story of how she became a…

S1E2 All things Pelvic Floor & Women's Health Physio with Hatch Physiotherapy

Nov 12, 2023 40m

In this episode I chat to Anne and Laura from Hatch Physiotherapy. Anne and Laura are the founders of @Hatchphysiotherapy. They are passionate about all things pre and postnatal. They believe in…

S1E1 The Modern Doula

Nov 12, 2023 8m

Welcome to The Modern Doula. This episode I talk about my background and why I am so passionate about being a doula, but what is a doula? I get this question all the time. I explain the role of a…

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