Modern Babies
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Modern Babies
Modern Babies is a podcast about the struggle to conceive, and how fertility treatment can assist in overcoming the difficulties people have when deciding they wish to have a child.
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22 episodesHeartbeat
The words "I'm sorry, there's no heartbeat" can be some of the most heartbreaking you will ever hear. Miscarriage sadly isn't uncommon. We talk about...
The Most Precious Gift of All
Some people need more than a little help to have a much wanted child. Donor eggs, sperm or embryos may offer their only chance to create the family th...
Let's Hear It for the Boys
Did you know that a man is just as likely to be the cause of a couple's infertility as a woman? Hear about some of the common fertility tests and obst...
It's a Woman's World
Freezing your eggs can be empowering. Learn about the process, the costs involved and how to get started.
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IVF 101
Heading into IVF there are many things you don't even know that you need to know. Let us help.
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Donor Story - The Gift Of Life
Using your own eggs or sperm to conceive might not always be an option, and sometimes, there simply is no egg or sperm. Jo, a mother of three, tells u...
Culture and Religion - A Different Perspective
Religious and cultural beliefs play a significant role when it comes to considering and having fertility treatment. Rachel talks openly about her expe...
Egg Freezing - Frozen in Time
Egg freezing is increasingly popular for women who aren’t in a position to start a family but want to consider their options. In this episode, Fiona e...
Endometriosis - The Silver Lining
Endometriosis is a debilitating disease that can often go undiagnosed. In this episode, Kirsti describes the impact endo has on her life and how IVF h...
Having Babies - Expecting & The Unexpected
By the end of this episode we’ll have three bouncing babies, but how they came to be isn’t so simple. Megan explains how she fell pregnant when her bo...
Male Factor Fertility - Searching for the One
40% of the time, the struggle to conceive starts with the man and, for a couple, the road to pregnancy is a two-way street. Join us as Matt and Sarah...
Considering IVF - What Happens Now?
On our final episode, we look at what happens next - how to choose an IVF facility, what to speak about with your doctor, and Josh finds out his test...
Emotions - Snakes & Ladders
IVF for many people is a very emotional time - both good, and bad. From the time people discover they need IVF to conceive their much wanted child thr...
The Process – When Nature Needs a Helping Hand
The IVF process for patients can be physically and emotionally uncomfortable - but it’s not as hard as some people think. Join Dr Mark Livingstone, Le...
Research and Development - Backstage in the Lab
Innovations in IVF technology and techniques can dramatically improve the chance of conception. And even though Jess never studied biology, she visits...
Miscarriage - Pregnancy Interrupted
Not all pregnancies go to plan and when it doesn’t, it can be a very difficult time. We hear stories from people who have experienced miscarriage, Dr...
Endometriosis - The Big E
Endometriosis is a disease affecting at least 1 in 10 - far more common than many diseases in the mainstream media.
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Egg Freezing - The Ice Age
Women freeze their eggs for different reasons - some choose to because the time isn’t right to have a child, others make the decision due to health re...
Natural Fertility - Introducing Miss Conception
In school, we’re taught that if you have unprotected sex, you’re going to have a baby. But, that’s not necessarily true. Sarah shares her experience o...
Female Fertility - The Biggest Cell
Many factors effect a woman’s ability to have a baby. For women, knowing their body and health is important if they’re trying to conceive. Fertility S...
Male Fertility - It Takes Two to Tango
In 40% of couples unable to conceive, the male partner is the source of the struggle. In this episode, we talk to Associate Professor Mark Bowman who...
Modern Babies - Trailer
Modern Babies is a podcast about the struggle to conceive, and how IVF can assist in overcoming the difficulties some couples or people have when deci...