Sometimes we can’t get all of our burning questions answered in a single visit with a specialist, other times Google it’s very helpful or maybe it’s a little too embarrassing to ask… that’s ok I’ll ask it for ya. On this episode, I ask Dr Richard Murphy from Fertility Specialists of WA all of your questions. From sex to swimming to embryo quality and everything in-between ya legs- this episode assures you there are no dumb questions. This episode is proudly supported by Fertility Specialists of ...
May 25, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 17
While having children wasn’t at the top of her list for many years, Belinda Wilkinson's journey to motherhood hasn’t been an easy ride. In this episode we chat about marriage, divorce, frozen eggs trapped overseas and her staunch advice on how to be a better friend or support those going through their struggles to parenthood. She's passionate and honest when it comes to the IVF world, plus loves a laugh.
May 15, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 16
On this episode we chat to women's health physiotherapist Libby Borman about fitness and exertion. Plus, we chat a bit about pee, poo, pelvic floor and prolapses! Along the way we bust a few myths when it comes to exercising on cycle and why doing those pelvic floor exercises will pay off in the long run.
May 06, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 15
There are plenty of rules about what you should and shouldn't eat once you fall pregnant but what if you're trying to conceive? When you think about food and making babies, sometimes oysters and champagne come to mind. Margaret Hays has been working as a dietician for the past 20 years and says it's important to take a look at what you're putting in your body. From folate to zinc, vitamin D and inflammation, when it comes to fertility and diet, it’s real food for thought.
Apr 29, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Sometimes us ladies can get caught up in the world of scans, injections, collections and more. But remember, on most occasions it takes two to tango. On this episode we chat to Mike Daily, a dad who’s been riding shotgun next to his wife through IVF for many many years. We chat heartache, marriage, miscarriage and also delve into friendship as well. Oh and it’s beer o’clock.. it’d be rude not to.
Apr 21, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 13
They don’t call it the infertility rollercoaster for nothing. There is a concurrent experience of loss and hope — and they're happening simultaneously. For many couples, it’s the first time they’ve both been emotionally and psychologically challenged at the same time. With infertility patients experiencing more symptoms of anxiety and depression than fertile individuals, I sat down with Psychologist Sandra Lam to talk about coping and communication.
Apr 17, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 12
For some couples, being deemed infertile before medical tests even commence can be a hard label to carry. For Michele and Kylie, their road to motherhood has been filled with heartbreak and success. This episode follows their journey through 14 transfers including multiple rounds of IUI, IVF, 2 miscarriages, severe OHSS and creating their two children. The Australian wives delve into the world of IVF for same-sex couples and their clinic experiences over the past 7 years. They're modern mums wit...
Apr 08, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 11
It's pretty easy to tell when someone loves what they do, especially with our next guest. Dr Tamara Hunter is a leading fertility specialist and gynaecologist in Perth, specialising in women's health issues. She's even been on her own infertility journey, becoming a mum both spontaneously and through IVF. When it comes to fertility protocols, there is no one size fits all approach. In this episode, Dr Hunter explains why looking at the full picture and the person as whole, (rather than just thei...
Apr 01, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 10
This is an unfiltered, unscripted and uncensored conversation between husband and wife about how infertility affects us as a family unit. It's one thing to chat to your other half over a cup of tea in the living room, but it's another thing to have an unfiltered recorded conversation where nothing is off limits. This episode is dedicated to all the partners on the journey with us. To my husband, thank you.
Mar 25, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 9
With all the hardships of suffering from infertility, you can’t just focus on the struggle. Sometimes we just need to take the best of a bad situation and think of the upside. On this episode it’s clinic confidential, tales from an anonymous source. Boners, masterbation, sex and awkward conversations. Though there are obviously soul-crushing parts to the infertility process, sometimes you need a laugh to stop you from crying. Enjoy the journey and reminisce about the lighter moments because hey....
Mar 21, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 8
For young women, the first milestone towards motherhood is getting your period. But, imagine getting your period at 12 and then hitting menopause a year later. For Amanda Princi that was the reality she had to face within the first year of becoming teenager. Told she would never be able to have children, she never gave up hope on becoming a mum. Fast forward to today and she’s living proof that you don't need to have "everything working" for everything to work out in the end and sometimes it tak...
Mar 16, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Embryologists are a special breed of scientist. As a fertility patient, you probably won’t get to meet your embryologist but feel rest assured they’re in the lab looking after your embryos as if they were their own. In this episode, we chat to Australian embryologist Kristen Jones as we delve deep into the petri dish and beyond. From egg quality and sperm samples to freezing and thawing; they’re following your journey and want success almost as much as you do.
Mar 13, 2021•47 min
Ovarian failure and early menopause, are just two conditions Pheobe Wilson has had to carry in her 20’s and 30s. But hey, she’s also carried a set of healthy twins. This is an emotional and empowering journey of hope. There's laughter, honesty and for those who are sick of hearing the stories of the friend of a friend who was that 1 in a million miracle… here’s one more for you.
Mar 10, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 5
If you feel like you need a little pump up of your tyres, this episode is for you. She’s a tech company co-founder, coach, author, speaker and mentor with a degree list to boot. What’s not on paper is Dr Katherine Iscoe's authenticity and openness to talk about body image, self-worth, shame and how psychology and physiology go hand in hand. She redefines the word “failure” and the magic behind falling flat on your face. This episode is set to empower and make you laugh, and there's a few "F-bomb...
Mar 08, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 4
On this episode of What To Expect When You’re Injecting, we talk to health and fitness professional Morgan Daly about her journey to motherhood. Originally from the USA she was cast under the spell of a handsome Aussie bloke upon meeting in San Diego California. Now residing in Perth Western Australia, she’s a mother, wife and open book when it comes to all things infertility and IVF. But for now, let’s talk egg collection, constipation and creating life with a bit of science.
Mar 06, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Let's start at the very beginning. Understanding the complex world of infertility is hard to wrap your head around. From diagnosis to treatment options and how IVF works, it's hard to know where to start. This episode is for those who have just started the journey, maybe you're the partner watching on, a friend or family member needing education or you're keen to brush up on your human biology. It's an IVF for dummies session, where we ask the questions you've probably Googled.. and the ones we ...
Mar 04, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Welcome to What To Expect When You're Injecting, the podcast for those creating life with a bit of science and a lot of love. On this first episode we hear from the host, the fiercely infertile Cassie Silver and her road to hopeful motherhood. After multiple rounds of IVF, frozen embryo transfers and cancelled cycles our journey to parenthood continues. Turning pain into purpose, hear Cassie's driving force behind the inception of the podcast and why she's dedicated to creating more conversation...
Mar 02, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 1
The podcast for those creating life with a bit of science and a lot of love.
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