What went wrong? Why won’t it implant and what’s wrong with me? Just three questions many of us have asked ourselves. On this episode we chat to the Medical Director at Fertility North, Dr Vince Chapple about multiple implantation failure, recurrent pregnancy loss and premature ovarian failure. A little reminder, just because the process might be labelled with the word failure, doesn’t mean you are! This episode is proudly supported by Fertility North
Jul 05, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 47
They have one of the most delicate and dedicated jobs in the fertility world. On this episode we delve deep inside the dish with Laboratory Manager, Emily Zuvela to chat about just how cool (literally cool) her job is. This episode is proudly supported by Fertility Specialists of WA
Jun 05, 2022•45 min
Throughout the history of medicine, thousands of medications have been developed but only one has been influential enough to earn the title of simply, the pill. With much debate around its impact on fertility, I wanted to put some of the myths and misconceptions to bed with Fertility Specialist and gynaecologist Dr Shital Julania. This episode is proudly supported by Fertility Specialists of WA.
May 10, 2022•49 min•Season 2Ep. 45
Let's talk about sex, baby! For those on the fertility journey, it’s pretty common to throw spontaneous sex out the window- but that doesn't mean intimacy has to as well. On this episode, I chat with Curtin University’s Sexology Course Co-Ordinator Jacqui Hendriks about sex, or lack of it- and how we can still stay connected to our partner.
Apr 10, 2022•40 min•Season 2Ep. 44
Cum, sprog, jizz, sperm; have I got your attention now? Well it takes two key ingredients to make a baby and that’s right lads, your stuff needs to be tip top to ensure the best chance of success. I sat down with Professor Roger Hart from Fertility Specialists of WA to chat about sperm health and how small changes can make the biggest difference for male fertility. This episode is proudly supported by Fertility Specialists of WA
Mar 26, 2022•36 min•Season 2Ep. 43
His episode went down so well the first time, my husband is back on the couch for another round of honest questions. We chat about intimacy, what we wish we knew before starting, advice for someone starting and how we got through it all. We will be back to tackle IVF again for our hopeful second child with a greater understanding- but for now, we hope this episode provides listeners with some comfort and support, because together we’ve been in your shoes.
Mar 04, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Season 2Ep. 42
Many women struggling to fall pregnant might have that friend or sister who offers up their oven as a home for 9 months for you- but what about strangers? Can they be surrogates? Plus, what kind of hoops and legislation do the three of you need to jump through? We chat to Anne Wigham from Pivet Medical Centre about everything from advertising and payments to counselling and eligibility in the world of WA surrogacy. This episode is proudly supported by Pivet Medical Centre
Jan 27, 2022•48 min•Ep. 41
You would've heard the saying, ‘you are what you eat', but this also rings true for reproductive health. Researchers agree, nutrition can have a positive impact on both male and female fertility. Fertility Dietitian from Fertility Specialists of WA, Nick Nation sits down with me to talk about the small changes and additions we should be making. This episode is proudly supported by Fertility Specialists of WA
Jan 07, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 40
She’s one of the most selfless guests we’ve ever had on the show. She’s a single mum and an egg donor, giving the gift of family. On this episode, we talk about if she remains in the child’s life, her role, the process and how she feels about handing over her genetics to another couple. Having her own daughter, Lauren says she understands how life changing having a child is, and this is her way of giving back to couples who deserve to be parents.
Dec 30, 2021•36 min
NEW EPISODE OUT NOW! How are you going with it all? No- I mean mentally? Where’s your head at? Sometimes we can get so caught up with follicle counts, hormones, collections and tests, that our mindset can get overlooked. Jacinta Hatton is more than a clinical psychologist, she’s also an IVF warrior herself so she actually understands what some of her patients go through- first handedly.
Dec 18, 2021•49 min
Holistic Health Coach Sarah Hopkins has been on her own health journey for the past 15 years and now is dedicated to helping others heal their bodies too. In this episode, we talk about ancient fertility foods, the ones backed by research and even delve into Sarah’s own journey to create her family. Not a fan of liver? Mmmm I’ll ask you again after this episode. https://luminousfertility.teachable.com/p/luminous https://health-wellbeing.com.au/...
Dec 07, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Season 2Ep. 8
It goes without saying, our bodies need to be nurtured whilst on the fertility journey, but what about nurturing ourselves and our relationships? On this episode, I chat with Cailin Jordan, Psychologist and Senior Fertility Counsellor at Genea Hollywood, about preparing for treatment, expectations, and communication. Because hey, you need to look after YOU too, not just your uterus. This episode is proudly supported by Genea – world leading fertility.
Nov 25, 2021•56 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Her fertility rap sheet is long and emotional, but oh so inspiring. From PCOS and chemical pregnancy to cancelled cycles and hyperstimulation. She's experienced it all, including no period, or ovulation, suffering from PCOS and undergoing ovarian drilling- there’s a lot of hurdles to overcome. But amongst the heartbreak, Perth’s Aly D’Ortona gives us all a bit of hope, with her incredible story. She's living proof that miracles can happen.
Nov 16, 2021•52 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Why won’t it stick? It’s one of the toughest questions to answer but naturopathic clinician, Angela Hywood from Floralia Wellness, is going to give it a red hot crack. With so many variables coming into play, from the egg to sperm DNA, lining and our immune response, it’s hard to know “what went wrong?”. On this episode we delve into the heartbreak of recurrent implantation failure (RIF) and what you can do about it.
Nov 10, 2021•55 min
For Perth’s Belinda Daya, falling pregnant seems to be the easy bit- she’s fallen 11 times but also lost 10. What is an exciting milestone for majority of us, comes with a huge dark cloud for Bel and her husband. In this emotional episode we delve into both IVF and natural conception for the couple; talking marriage, hope and grief whilst also answering the hardest question of all- when will you call it quits?
Nov 02, 2021•48 min•Season 2Ep. 4
For many couples, it’s a tough decision to make when it comes to discarding unused embryos or donating them to science. But, there’s also a third option. Giving someone the gift of life anonymously; could you do it? On this episode, we chat to Senior Embryologist and Embryo Donation Coordinator Rachel Wicks from Pivet Medical Centre about embryo donation. From the process to the hurdles and availability; Plus, tales from Rachel’s own fertility journey too. This episode is proudly supported by PI...
Oct 27, 2021•57 min•Season 2Ep. 3
In her late 30’s she was told "not to bother" because she had left trying to conceive too late, but for TV personality Haley Thompson, those words just gave her more motivation. Tackling the IVF world as a "geriatric" (as they say) was tough, it took 2 and a half years and 5 rounds of IVF and extremely high doses of hormones to produce her blastocysts. Also, language warning- Haley drops a lot of F bombs in this one- a record for the podcast.
Oct 20, 2021•44 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Welcome to Season 2 of What To Expect When You're Injecting, we're glad you're back for more. This new season kicks off with an update from your fiercely infertile host, Cassie Silver. She's a Perth born and raised girl with blocked tubes, endometriosis, PCOS the inability to ovulate with a big fear of failing and needles. The perfect combo for an IVF patient hey? What’s her IVF journey been like? One of the toughest, yet most rewarding experiences of her life. Want to know what this season has ...
Oct 13, 2021•19 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Naturopathic medicine, patient-centric philosophy, has helped countless couples resolve their fertility challenges. Perth Naturopath, Herbalist, Natural Fertility Specialist and Conception Mentor, Natalie Pickering has been nurturing, guiding and supporting women to overcome their health challenges for more than two and a half decades. On this episode we discuss the benefits of naturopathy and chat about how holistic medicine can complement the clinical allowing couples to reclaim their fertilit...
Sep 08, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 29
Some say doctors share the end result, but fertility nurses share the journey. They’re with us every step of the way, from our first consultation, to scans, phone calls and transfers- a day in life of a fertility nurse is busy- just ask Jill Briggs from Genea Hollywood in Perth. On this episode we chat about the power of compassion in a clinical setting and just how special her role really is. This episode is proudly supported by Genea – world leading fertility.
Aug 26, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 28
For those going through lows, losses, lulls or just feeling a little flat… this one is for you. He’s known around Australia as Mr Happy but it hasn’t always been that way for human behaviour specialist and founder of Happiness Co, Julian Pace. Using life experience, he’s made it his mission to make the world a happier place by sharing his tools to overcoming grief, loss and unhappiness, ensuring you wake up everyday feeling like you are enough.
Aug 18, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 27
It's not everyday you get to have an open and honest conversation about wanking and sex with an elite Australian sporting family. For former Wallaby and current Western Force Director of Rugby Matt Hodgson, creating his two sons via IVF with wife Jodi has been his greatest achievement. In this refreshing episode, the pair opens up about their IVF journey to encourage others to continue the conversation.
Aug 04, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Nature VS nurture. Biological mother vs maternal instincts. Heading overseas for transfers via egg donation. The rollercoaster which is international IVF. These are all topics discussed on this incredible episode with Canadian born West Aussie Erica Price. She's a mum of three with an incredible IVF story spanning more than 6 years and reminds listeners that even if you need to use someone else's sperm or eggs the end result is still magic.
Jul 28, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 25
She’s a mum, wife and whole food educator; helping families live a healthier lifestyle and she started with her own first. Kristen Pavez is passionate about gut health, chemical free living and mindset. From scented candles to cleaning products and other toxins disrupting our endocrine system, Kristen believes our health is all that we have control of, and we will be thanking our future selves for those healthy swaps now.
Jul 20, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 24
The fertility world is filled with abbreviations, PCOS and OHSS are just two of them; Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Ovarian Hyper Stimulation Syndrome. If you have ever suffered with OHSS, you’d know about it- it’s is an exaggerated response to excess hormones and PCOS affects between 12-20 percent of us ladies. On this episode, we sit down with Professor Roger Hart, certified sub-specialist in the field of endocrinology and infertility and Medical Director of Fertility Specialists of Western ...
Jul 08, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 23
In Australia, up to one in four pregnancies end in miscarriage- a hard number to swallow especially if you’ve contributed to the statistic. On this episode, fashion blogger Holly Mitchell, sits down with me to talk about her three miscarriages to shine a light on the loss so many women and men are facing every day. She’s honest, raw and authentic as she shares her lived experience from heartbeat to heartbreak.
Jun 30, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 22
In the IVF world when we think of the words retrieval or collection we immediately jump to eggs. But for husband and wife duo Casey and Shaun, they both took a trip to theatre for retrieval. For many blokes, having their manhood deemed infertile can be hard label to carry. From a marriage in crisis to a relationship stronger than ever, this episode shows the strength and vulnerability of one couple who have faced infertility head on together.
Jun 23, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Well, he’s been committed to getting me pregnant for quite some time, a bit like my husband has. Our relationship dates back to 2015 as my gynaecologist turned fertility specialist and one day my obstetrician. On this episode, Genea Fertility Specialist Dr Michael Allen, delves into Genea’s unique Geri incubation system giving budding embryos the best chance of meeting their new families. Plus, tips for choosing a clinic, success rates and a few giggles on the way. This episode is proudly suppor...
Jun 16, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 20
He’s a living encyclopedia, global educator and researcher in functional medicine and nutrition. On this episode, we talk to Jake Carter about hormones regulation, the pill, female and masculine energy and his ideas behind functional medicine and infertility. Jake mentors across 31 countries and knows his shit! He’s passionate, fast paced and jam packed full of information. Get a notepad for this one!
Jun 09, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 19
For many people, going through the donor program can be for same sex reasons or for those a physical hurdle with eggs or sperm. But for Leeann Murphy, her journey to find the perfect seed was so she could become a solo mum by choice at the age of 42. On this episode, she opens up about her unique road to motherhood in the hopes to inspire other women and hopeful mums to follow their dreams and believe in themselves. She’s living proof -no partner, no problem.
Jun 03, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 18
