In this informative Podcast Series, I interview leading experts from across the globe about a range of fertility issues from miscarriage and diminished ovarian reserve to stress, endometriosis, egg freezing, donor conception, surrogacy and more.
Recurrent IVF Failure – new guidelines for recurrent implantation failure testing/treatment
In this episode, I welcome Dr. Tamara Hunter, a Certified Specialist in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (CREI) based in Perth. Dr Hunter is dedicated to identifying and addressing reproductive health concerns and guiding her patients through personalized treatment options. We discuss the updated ESHRE guidelines on recurrent implantation failure and implantation failure testing and treatment. Dr Hunter shares her insights into these updates around recurrent implantation failure. We discuss • What the new [...]
Ovarian Hyperstimulation (OHSS) in IVF, Proactive Prevention
Sponsored by Zycia Natal Nutrients In this episode, I welcome back the lovely Dr. Genia Rozen. Genia is a Gynaecologist and Fertility specialist based in Melbourne, Australia. She has a special interest in in medical fertility preservation, and she is the deputy head of the Fertility Preservation Service at the Royal Women’s Hospital. Genia, in collaboration with her colleagues recently published a paper titled, ‘The ovarian hyperstimulation that truly matters: Admissions, severity and [...]
Navigating Grief – through infertility, miscarriage, pregnancy and infant loss
Sponsored by Zycia Natal Nutrients In this interview, I have the pleasure of speaking with a guest who I have had on the podcast many years ago. Cath Corcoran is an experienced psychologist, with an interest in conscious conception for the past 18 years, and working in the infertility space specifically for the past 11 years. Cath has been a pioneer in Australia facilitating therapy and psychological support for people trying to conceive [...]
Optimising Male Fertility – with Dr Jessica Dunleavy
Sponsored by Zycia Natal Nutrients In this interview, I have the pleasure of speaking with reproductive researcher Dr Jess Dunleavy about her latest research uncovering the root cause of male factor infertility and how you can optimise sperm health. Dr Jess Dunleavy is a Research Fellow in the Male Infertility and Germ Cell Biology lab in the School of Biosciences at The University of Melbourne. Her research focuses on understanding the fundamental [...]
Thyroid Health – Its Crucial Role in Fertility and Pregnancy
Sponsored by Zycia Natal Nutrients In this interview, I have the pleasure of speaking with Tara Nelson, a Naturopath, Herbalist, Nutritionist, Author, Mentor, Speaker, Educator, and Thyroid Specialist. With an impressive three decades of clinical experience, Tara has dedicated her career to helping patients in all aspects of thyroid health, from hypo and hyperthyroidism to thyroid nodules, thyroid cancers, autoimmune conditions, and post thyroidectomy support. Drawing from her extensive experience working with countless [...]
Love, Loss, and Hope: Felicity’s Inspiring Journey
Sponsored by Zycia Natal Nutrients In this episode of the Conceive Baby Podcast I have a very special guest joining me. A guest a little different to my normal expert guests, but one that you have told me you would like to hear from. And that is one of my beautiful patients. Felicity is 46. She started her fertility journey when she was 39. And it certainly wasn’t an easy journey. Felicity was [...]
ICSI & IMSI: Understanding Advanced Fertility Treatments
Sponsored by Zycia Natal Nutrients In this episode of the Conceive Baby Podcast we’ll be talking about a couple of the more advanced IVF technologies being used particularly for male fertility issues – specifically ICSI and IMSI. We will cover what they are, when and why they might be used as well as the benefits and draw backs compared to standard IVF. To help us understand more about these technologies, I’m speaking with [...]
Intimacy Through Infertility: Strengthening Relationships
Sponsored by Zycia Natal Nutrients In this episode we discuss a topic which is so important to creating a healthy pregnancy, a healthy family and healthy relationship, but it is often seen as a bit ‘taboo’. We know we need to have sex to make a baby and even if you are trying through IVF or assisted reproduction, intimacy and connection is still so important to maintain a healthy relationship, but unfortunately, it [...]
Miscarriage Support: Building Your Circle of Support
Sponsored by Zycia Natal Nutrients In this episode of the Conceive Baby Podcast we are talking about a topic that we really don’t talk enough about. A topic that is both heartbreaking and surprisingly common. Over 100,000 Australians experience miscarriage and pregnancy loss each year but it can still leave you feeling isolated and alone. My guest today is passionate about changing that. Samantha Payne is the Co-Founder, and CEO, of Pink Elephants, [...]
Miscarriage. Your Circle of Support – with Samantha Payne
In this episode of the Conceive Baby Podcast we are talking about a topic that we really don’t talk enough about. A topic that is both heartbreaking and surprisingly common. Over 100,000 Australians experience miscarriage and pregnancy loss each year but it can still leave you feeling isolated and alone. My guest today is passionate about changing that. Samantha Payne is the Co-Founder, and CEO, of Pink Elephants, a community offering support through [...]
WIFI and Fertility: Exploring Technology’s Impact on Conception
Sponsored by Zycia Natal Nutrients In this episode of the Conceive Baby Podcast, we’re talking about a topic which really affects us all. In fact you’re probably using it right now to listen to this podcast. And that’s WIFI. Most of us are surrounded by electromagnetic fields and using them daily. Although we can’t touch them, see them or feel them, they are affecting us. In this episode we delve into the impact [...]
Allergies and Fertility: Surprising Connections You Should Know
Sponsored by Zycia Natal Nutrients In this episode of the Conceive Baby Podcast, we discuss a topic that you probably don’t associate with fertility, and that’s histamine. You may be thinking, that’s only related to hayfever and allergies, right? That’s what we take antihistamines for, isn’t it? Well, yes that is true, but there are also other nuances to histamine that can have a significant impact on your hormones and fertility. In this [...]
The Two Week Wait – with Monique Cormack
If you’ve been trying to conceive for any length of time, you’ll have probably heard about the two week wait. We’re talking about the time after ovulation if you’re trying to conceive naturally, or after embryo transfer if you’re doing IVF, when there’s that 2 week window of time before you find out if you’re pregnant. If you’re in that two week window now, sending loads of positive vibes your way! In this [...]
Your Fertile Window – New Technology to Accurately and Easily Track your Cycles – with Olivia Orchowski
In this episode of the Conceive Baby Podcast, we’re diving into the world of menstrual cycles and particularly how to better understand your unique cycle to help you create your healthy pregnancy. A healthy menstrual cycle and ovulation is vital to creating a pregnancy but did you know you may be getting your period without ovulating? If you are ovulating, only around 14% of women actually ovulate on day 14 like the text [...]
NAD+ can it really reverse aging? The role of NAD+ in fertility – with Leah Hechtman
In this episode of the Conceive Baby Podcast we delve into the new research around NAD+ and it’s impact on aging and fertility. If you haven’t heard of NAD+ listen on and if you have heard of NAD+ this is for you too as we’ll be going beyond the hype to discuss exactly what NAD+ is, it’s role in reproductive health, as well as the array of supplement options from NMN, to Nicotinamide [...]