Knocked Up: The Podcast About Getting Pregnant

*The quality is not amazing*Each Friday at 2pm Dr Raelia Lew is hosting an instagram live session to answer our fertility and COVID19 questions.Join the conversation by following @DrRaeliaLew on instagram.To keep our listeners up to date we have started a weekly newsletter, you can join by signing up on our homepage.Is it ok to try naturally to conceive the first month after freezing your eggs?Is it possible to defrost half your eggs, fertilise and create embryos and then re-freeze?What is a tubal flush? Are there benefits with using lipidol?Can you explain what people with unexplained fertility can to do to get pregnant, especially with everything right nowCan you have a frozen egg transfer whilst breast feeding?Is it normal for your menstrual cycle to be irregular whilst breast feeding?After breast feeding are there any signs that indicate that ovulation has restartedWhat contraceptives would you recommend using whilst breast feeding?What can women do to improve their chances of conceiving naturally and/or

Chinese Medicine and Fertility with Mandi AzoulayRaelia and Mandi debate the roles of Eastern and Western medicine. This episode was recorded before the restrictions on fertility treatments were enforced by the Australian Government in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. It is now more important than ever that we understand all of the possible treatment options and how to maximise our reproductive health.To keep our listeners up to date we have started a weekly newsletter, you can join by signing up on our homepage.Join our community! Follow Women's Health Melbourne on Facebook and Instagram (@womenshealthmelbourne), and follow Dr Raelia Lew on Instagram (@drraelialew).Have a question about women's health? Is there a specific topic you'd like us to cover? Email podcast@womenshealthmelbourne.com.au. We'll keep all requests anonymous.For more information about the work we do at Women's Health Melbourne, click here.Hosts: Dr Raelia Lew and Jordi MorrisonGuest: Mandi AzoulaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf

*The quality is not amazing*How can I best use this time to maximize my fertility outcomes?How often are you, as a Fertility Specialist, given updates on the changes to treatment?Will less invasive fertility treatments be reintroduced before IVF?What are the risks of COVID19 to pregnant women and unborn babies? Should we be trying to get pregnant now?Are new sperm donors being released onto the list during this time or is it on hold as well?When is a menstrual cycle considered irregular?How long after my first appointment would fertility treatment or egg freezing start?Why is there a mandated counselling session in Victoria?Why do we need to get a referral to see a fertility specialist?After a lapcroscopicprocedure to clean up Endo etchow long will it take for it to grow back?After trying naturally to conceive for 2 years due to unexplained fertility, is it worth trying IVF?Could you please explain Ovulation Induction and its success rates. Is this something we can do while we wait for the stop on FT?Each Fri

Doctors have so many letters after their names, but not many have the CREI. What is CREI and why is it an important qualification to consider when choosing your fertility specialist. This episode was recorded before the restrictions on fertility treatments were enforced by the Australian Government in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. It is now more important than ever that we understand all of the possible treatment options and how to maximise our reproductive health. To keep our listeners up to date we have started a weekly newsletter, you can join by signing up on our homepage. Join our community! Follow Women's Health Melbourne on Facebook and Instagram (@womenshealthmelbourne), and follow Dr Raelia Lew on Instagram (@drraelialew).Have a question about women's health? Is there a specific topic you'd like us to cover? Email podcast@womenshealthmelbourne.com.au. We'll keep all requests anonymous.For more information about the work we do at Women's Health Melbourne, click here.Hosts: Dr Raelia Lew and Jordi Mo

In today's episode we briefly discuss physical wellbeing during pregnancy before the conversation quickly turns to sex after Jordi innocently asks a question about pelvic pain. Joining us is Laura Callea, aka Physio Laura, is a women’s health physiotherapist with a passion for helping women during pregnancy and after birth. Laura is the creator and founder of the online program The Pregnancy Posse, which guides women with safe exercise and evidence-based education throughout their pregnancy journey.Join our community! Follow Women's Health Melbourne on Facebook and Instagram (@womenshealthmelbourne), and follow Dr Raelia Lew on Instagram (@drraelialew).Have a question about women's health? Is there a specific topic you'd like us to cover? Email podcast@womenshealthmelbourne.com.au. We'll keep all requests anonymous.For more information about the work we do at Women's Health Melbourne, click here.Hosts: Dr Raelia Lew and Jordi MorrisonGuest: Laura CalleaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tubal Factor Infertility. What is it? Which tubes? How can it effect fertility? We get a bit of an anatomy lesson from Dr Raelia. Providing the answers to your questions is Dr Raelia Lew from Women's Health Melbourne. Raelia is a gynaecologist & infertility expert with dual qualifications - FRANZCOG and CREI. Don't worry, she's very good at explaining what that means.Join our community! Follow Women's Health Melbourne on Facebook and Instagram (@womenshealthmelbourne), and follow Dr Raelia Lew on Instagram (@drraelialew).Have a question for the hosts? Is there a specific topic you'd like us to cover? Email podcast@womenshealthmelbourne.com.au. Don't worry, we keep all requests anonymous. For more information about the work we do at Women's Health Melbourne, click here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recorded on Sunday 15th of March 2020 in Melbourne, Australia.A special episode today. Hosts Dr Raelia Lew and Jordi Morrison discuss Corona Virus/Covid 19 with Dr KJ Farley, an Intensive Care Specialist and Dr Preeya Alexander, a renown GP.Links referenced in the podcast:RCOG information for pregnant women and their familiesMIVF COVID-19 Update Fertility care continues for unaffected patients 15 March 2020For more information about Covid 19 we're listening to Coronacast from The ABCJoin our community! Follow Women's Health Melbourne on Facebook and Instagram (@womenshealthmelbourne), and follow Dr Raelia Lew on Instagram (@drraelialew).Have a question for the hosts? Is there a specific topic you'd like us to cover? Email podcast@womenshealthmelbourne.com.au. We'll keep all requests anonymous.For more information about the work we do at Women's Health Melbourne, click here.Hosts: Dr Raelia Lew and Jordi MorrisonGuests: Dr KJ Farley and Dr Preeya Alexander @thewholesomedoctorSee omnystudio.com/listener for pri

In today's episode we discuss how counselling can provide invaluable support to individuals and couples that are struggling with infertility.We are joined by Dr Hayley Matic is a psychologist and infertility counsellor based at the Mindroom, Melbourne. Hayley has a doctorate in health psychology and specialises in infertility, pregnancy loss and surrogacy.Find more information about Hayley and her work at drhayleymatic.com.au and @themindroomJoin our community! Follow Women's Health Melbourne on Facebook and Instagram (@womenshealthmelbourne), and follow Dr Raelia Lew on Instagram (@drraelialew).Have a question for the hosts? Is there a specific topic you'd like us to cover? Email podcast@womenshealthmelbourne.com.au. We'll keep all requests anonymous.For more information about the work we do at Women's Health Melbourne, click here.Hosts: Dr Raelia Lew and Jordi MorrisonGuest: Dr Hayley MaticSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At Women's Health Melbourne, we're often asked about pregnancy and genetic testing. Who needs genetic screening? When should it happen? What conditions, diseases and genetic mutations should you be tested for? How do the results impact your family planning? (And how do genes work, anyway?)This is a personal issue that can feel scary and overwhelming at first, but it doesn't have to be – especially with the help of a genetic counsellor. This week, we're joined by Zoë Milgrom, the founder and chief clinical officer of Eugene Labs, a Melbourne-based company that aims to make genetic testing and counselling accessible to everyone.Join our community! Follow Women's Health Melbourne on Facebook and Instagram (@womenshealthmelbourne), and follow Dr Raelia Lew on Instagram (@drraelialew).Have a question for the hosts? Is there a specific topic you'd like us to cover? Email podcast@womenshealthmelbourne.com.au.For more information about the work we do at Women's Health Melbourne, click here.See omnystudio.com/listener

What is the cervix, exactly? How do cancer cells develop there? What can we do to help prevent that from happening? And how can we detect abnormalities as early as possible?We'll discuss all that and more in this episode, including the strains of HPV that cause cervical cancer; the difference between HPV and HSV; how cervical cancer screening has changed in recent years (it's not called a Pap smear anymore); how the LLETZ/LEEP procedure works; and more.Join our community! Follow Women's Health Melbourne on Facebook and Instagram (@womenshealthmelbourne), and follow Dr Raelia Lew on Instagram (@drraelialew).Have a question for the hosts? Is there a specific topic you'd like us to cover? Email podcast@womenshealthmelbourne.com.au.For more information about the work we do at Women's Health Melbourne, click here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You’ve probably heard of the “microbiome” – it’s the ecological community of all the different microorganisms that inhabit the human body, and we typically refer to it when we talk about our gut health. But did you know that we also have flora in our vagina and genital tracts? Our vaginal microbiome can impact our health and reproductive system, but the truth is, we don’t always know why, or what to do with the information we have. In this episode, Dr Raelia Lew answers some microbiome FAQs, covering everything from lactobacilli to bacterial vaginosis to fertility concerns.Join our community! Follow Women's Health Melbourne on Facebook and Instagram (@womenshealthmelbourne), and follow Dr Raelia Lew on Instagram (@drraelialew).Have a question for the hosts? Is there a specific topic you'd like us to cover? Email podcast@womenshealthmelbourne.com.au.For more information about the work we do at Women's Health Melbourne, click here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we chat with Dr Preeya Alexander, a GP based in Melbourne with a passion for preventative medicine. One of Preeya’s passions is health literacy – on her website and Instagram account (@thewholesomedoctor) she shares evidence-based health information in a fun, engaging manner. She’s also a regular commentator on Mamamia, and she’s about to release her first children’s book, , which is all about encouraging little kids to eat well.Rainbow PlateWe discuss the importance of vaccines and health literacy; how your GP can help you prepare for pregnancy so you have the best possible outcome; managing anxiety about getting pregnant; and the option of shared maternity care with your GP once you’re pregnant.Join our community! Follow Women's Health Melbourne on Facebook and Instagram (@womenshealthmelbourne), and follow Dr Raelia Lew on Instagram (@drraelialew).Have a question for the hosts? Is there a specific topic you'd like us to cover? Email podcast@womenshealthmelbourne.com.au.For more information about

This week we're responding to a listener request and discussing Klinefelter syndrome, a genetic condition that affects approximately 1 in 600 men. It affects fertility and can cause azoospermia (semen that contains no sperm), but the good news is there are fertility treatments that can help men with Klinefelter syndrome to become fathers – that's where artificial insemination comes in. (Which of course can help people in other situations, too!)Tune in to learn more.Join our community! Follow Women's Health Melbourne on Facebook and Instagram (@womenshealthmelbourne), and follow Dr Raelia Lew on Instagram (@drraelialew).Have a question for the hosts? Is there a specific topic you'd like us to cover? Email podcast@womenshealthmelbourne.com.au.For more information on the work we do at Women's Health Melbourne, click here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What exactly your pelvic floor? Can you strengthen it before and during pregnancy? And if it's damaged during labour, what can you do postpartum to help repair it?isThis week we speak with Dr Margaret Sherburn, a physiotherapist with decades of experience who specialises in continence and women’s health. She's also a senior lecturer and academic at the University of Melbourne. Margaret answers all of our questions about the structure and function of the pelvic floor, continence issues, and birth trauma – plus she guides us through an exercise in the studio (you can do it at home, too!). If you're experiencing continence issues, there's a lot you can do to mitigate or solve the problem. Ask your doctor for more advice!Here are the websites Margaret recommends at the end of the episode:pelvicfloorfirst.org.aucontinence.org.aubirthtrauma.org.auJoin our community! Follow Women's Health Melbourne on Facebook and Instagram (@womenshealthmelbourne), and follow Dr Raelia Lew on Instagram (@drraelialew).Have a questi

Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted infection that can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) in women, which can affect fertility. In this episode, Dr Raelia Lew of Women's Health Melbourne explains how chlamydia is transmitted, what the symptoms are, how it can impact fertility, how it's treated, and how IVF can help women with PID achieve pregnancy. (There's good news here!)Join our community! Follow Women's Health Melbourne on Facebook and Instagram (@womenshealthmelbourne), and follow Dr Raelia Lew on Instagram (@drraelialew).Have a question for the hosts? Is there a specific topic you'd like us to cover? Email podcast@womenshealthmelbourne.com.au.For more information on the work we do at Women's Health Melbourne, click here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What should you eat – and what you eat – when you're trying to conceive?shouldn'tThere's a lot of information out there, and sometimes it can feel overwhelming, but we're delighted to have Accredited Practicing Dietitian Wendy Fedele (who's based in Fitzroy, in Melbourne) as our guest this week to give us some evidence-based guidance. We chat about everything from salt to supplements, as well as the often-overlooked male factor when it comes to nutrition, fertility and conception.Follow Wendy on Instagram (@wendy_fedele_dietitian) and sign up for her October 5 seminar with Women's Health Melbourne.And you can hear Dr Raelia Lew and one of her patients (a single woman in her 30s who froze her eggs) on a recent episode of Life Matters on Radio National.Join our community! Follow Women's Health Melbourne on Facebook and Instagram (@womenshealthmelbourne), and follow Dr Raelia Lew on Instagram (@drraelialew).Have a question for the hosts? Is there a specific topic you'd like us to cover? Email podcast@womensheal

In this episode of Knocked Up, Dr Raelia Lew of Women's Health Melbourne explains the diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis when it can't be seen on ultrasound.For more information and resources on understanding endometriosis, click here.Join our community! Follow Women's Health Melbourne on Facebook and Instagram, and follow Dr Raelia Lew on Instagram.Have a question for the hosts? Is there a specific topic you'd like us to cover? Email podcast@womenshealthmelbourne.com.au.And you can hear Dr Lew and one of her patients (a single woman in her 30s who froze her eggs) on a recent episode of Life Matters on Radio National.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So much news about IVF reform in Victoria ... we had to discuss it!https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/calls-for-public-egg-and-sperm-bank-to-curb-state-s-donor-shortage-20190703-p523ot.htmlFor more information about Dr Raelia Lew and her practice, please visit: https://www.womenshealthmelbourne.com.au/Follow us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/womenshealthmelbourneAnd Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/womenshealthmelbourne/https://www.instagram.com/DrRaeliaLew/Any questions? Any topics you'd like us to cover? Email us at podcast@womenshealthmelbourne.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Dr Raelia Lew explains adenomyosis and how it impacts fertility. For more information please visit womenshealthmelbourne.com.au and find us at @womenshealthmelbourne on the socials. Any questions? Any topics you'd like us to cover? Contact podcast@womenshealthmelbourne.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For more information please visit womenshealthmelbourne.com.au and find us at @womenshealthmelbourne on the socials. Any questions? Any topics you'd like us to cover? Contact podcast@womenshealthmelbourne.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.