Bleeding in early pregnancy is more common than we realise, Dr Raelia Lew talks us through why it happens and how can it be managed.  This episode is brought to you by Lovers - Lubricants and intimate care to meet your needs created by women's health authority and Gynaecologist Dr Raelia Lew.Website: https://loversproducts.com.au/Instagram: @loversproducts Ectopic Pregnancies Miscarriage Find us on Instagram - @knockeduppodcast Join our community! Follow Women's Health Melbourne on...

Starting fertility treatment often takes longer than we would expect, it is not the case that you see your fertility specialist and start the next week.  Listen as Dr Raelia answers your questions on how to prepare for ART.  This episode is brought to you by Lovers - Lubricants and intimate care to meet your needs created by women's health authority and Gynaecologist Dr Raelia Lew.Website: https://loversproducts.com.au/Instagram: @loversproducts Find us on Instagram -...

Starting fertility treatment often takes longer than we would expect, it is not the case that you see your fertility specialist and start the next week.  We talk through step by step, day by day what to expect including: Preparing for an IVF cycle  Pretreatment investigations  Optimising health of gametes(egg and sperm) for IVF Legislative requirements Pretreatment clinical preparation and education  Starting a cycle: with period versus scheduled What is the time line of an IVF cycle 2...

In today’s episode we’re discussing one controversial way of finding a sperm donor, which is online, and what are the benefits of bringing your DIY donor to your doctor vs going at it alone.  To get the legal perspective  we’re joined by Deanna Elsner, the Principal Lawyer at Advocate Family Lawyers with nearly 17 years of comprehensive experience in Family Law specifically and with a special interest in IVF matters.  This episode is brought to you by Lovers - Lubricants and intimate care...

Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) The very rare side effect some experience when going through IVF or egg freeze. Can you know in advance if you are high risk? Can it be prevented and what are the symptoms?  This episode is brought to you by Lovers - Lubricants and intimate care to meet your needs created by women's health authority and Gynaecologist Dr Raelia Lew.Website: https://loversproducts.com.au/Instagram: @loversproducts Find us on Instagram - @knockeduppodcast Join our...

We're back!  Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) can be helpful when experiencing recurrent implantation failure.  This episode is brought to you by Lovers - Lubricants and intimate care to meet your needs created by women's health authority and Gynaecologist Dr Raelia Lew. Discount Code for 10% off and free shipping: KNOCKEDUPWebsite: https://loversproducts.com.au/Instagram: @loversproducts Find us on Instagram - @knockeduppodcast Join our community! Follow Women's Health Melbourne on Facebook...

For our final episode with our scientists we are joined by Cody Thomas to discuss 'lab insights - what do we learn when cycles fail' Cody completed her masters of clinical embryology at Monash University in 2017 and has since worked at Melbourne IVF as an embryologist. This episode is brought to you by Lovers - Lubricants and intimate care to meet your needs created by women's health authority and Gynaecologist Dr Raelia Lew. Discount Code for 10% off and free shipping: KNOCKEDUP Website:...

Today we continue our series with scientists with guest Alex Crough in a discussion about the latest lab techniques to overcome male factor concerns. Alex is an embryologist that works at Melbourne IVF, having completed her Masters of Clinical Embryology in 2017. She has experience in oocyte and sperm preparation, ICSI, embryo vitrification, and works closely with the team of IVF specialists. This episode is brought to you by Lovers - Lubricants and intimate care to meet your needs created...

Today to discuss the egg as a cell, egg freeze and warm cycles we welcome Dr Lisa Lee to knocked up. Lisa is a Clinical Research Embryologist at Melbourne IVF where she is involved with several research trials and projects. She has accumulated over ten years of experience in embryology working across several clinics in Hong Kong and Australia, and completed her PhD at University of Melbourne under the guidance of Professor David Gardner. Her main areas of research interests are embryo...

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes in the embryology lab? We're incredibly excited to have Melbourne IVF embryologist, Yvonne Xu, join our latest podcast to talk all things embryology and explain how a human life starts inside a lab. This episode is brought to you by Lovers - Lubricants and intimate care to meet your needs created by women's health authority and Gynaecologist Dr Raelia Lew. Discount Code for 10% off and free shipping: KNOCKEDUP Website:...

You asked, we answer! So many great questions about ovulation including: What is ovulation? How do you know if you're ovulating? What is the most common sign of ovulation and the most reliable way to track Is it possible to track ovulation through blood tests alone Are the ovulation kits worth the $$ If you don't have any signs, ie pain, discharge, how do you know when to try? How often should you have sex to conceive when ovulating if you track cervical mucus can you miss ovulation because...

Laurel is an experienced and compassionate Counsellor and Social Worker. Laurel provides professional support to individuals, couples and families, with over 15 years experience in individualised counselling, group work and therapeutic casework. When thinking of starting a family as a couple or a single parent by choice versus freezing eggs, it can be beneficial to explore your feelings with a counsellor, to help clarify what is the right decision for you. This episode is brought to you...

We are completely devastated by the indiscriminate decision to stop all elective surgery, including IVF and egg freeze. Raelia explains the health order and answers your questions on what impact this will have. The good news - we've been here before and we know we'll get through it. •Difference between Elective and Emergency •How long do you expect this delay? •What would you recommend people ask about/consider for their first appointment? •What can we do? Why can we do these things? ...

We love and Q & A, and this one is no different. Questions include: •Should I get the covid vaccine whilst trying to conceive/pregnant? •Preparing to conceive •Concerns over bleeding during pregnancy •Impact of intense exercise on fertility •When to stop taking the pill before freezing your eggs This episode is brought to you by Lovers - Lubricants and intimate care to meet your needs created by women's health authority and Gynaecologist Dr Raelia Lew. Discount Code for 10% off...

Dr Catherine Bacus leads a practice of dedicated GPs who specialise in weight management. We discuss the latest innovations available to support healthy weight loss and how this applies to women throughout their lives and whilst undergoing fertility treatment. This episode is brought to you by Lovers - Lubricants and intimate care to meet your needs created by women's health authority and Gynaecologist Dr Raelia Lew. Discount Code for 10% off and free shipping: KNOCKEDUP Website:...

It has been a few years since we last discussed preconception genetic testing and the changes to medicare funding makes this technology more accessible to couples trying to conceive. For more information on PGT we have a few episodes in the archive: Knocked Up Podcast: Genetic Testing and Family Planning with Zoe Milgrom from Eugene Knocked Up Podcast: Genetic Testing Knocked Up Podcast: Mackenzie's Mission with Rachael Casella This episode is brought to you by Lovers - Lubricants and...

We're joined by clinical dietitian Wendy Fedele, to discuss what to look for in pre-natal supplements and why these few ingredients are so important. This episode is brought to you by Lovers - Lubricants and intimate care to meet your needs created by women's health authority and Gynaecologist Dr Raelia Lew. Discount Code for 10% off and free shipping: KNOCKEDUP Website: https://loversproducts.com.au/ Instagram: @loversproducts Find us on Instagram - @knockeduppodcast Join our...

Having recognised that intimate moisturisers on the market have failed to meet women's needs, we created LOVERS. Benefit from our extensive research and practical experience. We discuss: •Silicone vs Water/Aqueous base •Crazy Love - Sildenafil (viagra) and testosterone for women •Easy Love - Cannabidiol (CBD oil) for pelvic pain relief and intense orgasms •Smooth Love - Your post hair removal go-to as well as conception and pregnancy friendly •Real Love - To protect a fragile...

This episode was recorded on Monday 27th September. All information contained is relevant up until that date. To discuss the latest information regarding the Covid-19 vaccines we welcome back Dr Preeya Alexander. We discuss: •the vaccine technology is so new, how do we know its safe •What is the difference between DNA and mRNA, and can the mRNA change my DNA •Why is it exciting when science and the medical advice changing something we should get excited about? •Why are pregnant women...

While we're having a break why not check out our back catalogue - we have over 100 episodes to listen to, covering fertility, pregnancy and women's health. Can you believe we've been going for three years! We're busy working on our next season so send over your listener requests via instagram or to [email protected]. New episodes will cover prenatal supplements, advanced maternal age and we'll introduce you properly to Lovers. This episode is brought to you by Lovers -...

Concluding our series 'Personalising PCOS' we speak with Georgia, our Naturopath at WHM, on how she can help you manage hormonal acne and regulate your cycle though nutrition, lifestyle and herbs. Georgia is passionate about supporting women. She cherishes being able to help patients through preconception care, pregnancy and post natal care. As a mother of 3 she understands just how important support is through this time. Georgia also loves seeing young women going through new changes,...

Dr Annie Kroushev is a subspecialist in Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) of whom there are only a few in Australia. To care for such patients to the highest standards, Annie pursued additional qualifications completing a further three years of formal training to become a MFM specialist. This is a subspecialty of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, which looks after women and babies with complex health problems, multiple pregnancies (twins, triplets), pregnancy complications, prenatal diagnosis and fetal...

How does diet and nutrition play a part in the management of PCOS? Wendy Fedele joins us to talk about how she helps women with a bespoke approach to diet. As an accredited Practicing Dietitian, and a mum herself, Wendy loves working with women during the perinatal period to optimise their diet and provide their babies with the best possible start to life. With a Master's degree in Dietetics and clinical hospital experience, she has the skills and expertise to translate the evidence into...

Ovulation disorder will be diagnosed in 1 in 4 couples with infertility. PCOS accounts for the largest group in ovulation disorders and accounts for 70-85%. In order to manage the patient optimally, we need to have an understanding of the underlying cause. Correct diagnosis leads to a better treatment plan and can have general health implications later in life. So what is Ovulation Induction as a treatment and how does it work? This episode is brought to you by Lovers - Lubricants and...

Dr Lironne Wein is a medical oncologist with a passion for survivors' long term health and quality of life. Lironne has a special interest in managing menopausal symptoms associated with cancer treatment. She believes in optimising the wellbeing and quality of life of her patients, and has a holistic and evidence-based approach. She provides compassionate and individualised care to her patients. This episode is brought to you by Lovers - Lubricants and intimate care to meet your needs...