Knocked Up

Women's Health Listen · 40 min · Aug 2020

The Sex Tapes with Chantelle Otten - The Female Orgasm

Chantelle Otten is an internationally acclaimed Psycho-Sexologist based in Melbourne.

IVF Listen · 42 min · Aug 2020

The science behind the best success rates with Professor David Gardner

We've often heard Raelia talk about the importance of the team and the lab in getting the best possible results from assisted fertility treatment. To understand more about the role of the scientist and the lab we speak with Professor David Gardner, Scientific Director at Melbourne IVF.

Women's Health Listen · 39 min · July 2020

Considering surgery for weight loss with Dr Lara Freeman

Weight loss surgery might sound like a drastic action but it actually can be the right thing for some people. To discuss this niche area of medicine we've invited Dr Lara Freeman to join us on this episode of Knocked Up.

Hormones Listen · 26 min · July 2020

Listener Request: Progesterone

Progesterone is a steroid hormone, its job is to make the lining of the womb receptive for an embryo to implant as part of a delicate balance achieved by the menstrualcycle.

Pregnancy Listen · 51 min · July 2020

Breastfeeding insights with Midwife and Lactation Consultant Shterna Glick

Our guest today is Shterna Glick. Shterna is a Melbourne-based Lactation Consultant and registered Midwife working both privately and in the hospital setting. As a mother of five, her passion is supporting women throughout their childbearing journey, especially during the postnatal period.

Women's Health Listen · 53 min · July 2020

Sex, relationships and self-care with Lillian Ahenkan (aka Flex Mami)

Lil joins us in a discussion about sex, relationships and self-care in the era of dating apps and online forums. Lillian Ahenkan, who you may also know as Flex Mami, is a DJ, MTV presenter, model, podcaster and professional opinion haver.

Hormones Listen · 23 min · June 2020

Listener Request - What is Cortisol and how does it impact fertility?

Cortisol 'Is it a bit like the chicken and the egg - does stress causes infertility or does infertility cause stress?

Donor Conception Listen · 41 min · June 2020

Family law and fertility: with Deanna Elsner

Deanna Elsner has worked exclusively in Family Law since her admission in 2005 and is involved inall areas of Family Law including de-facto relationships, property and children's matters.

Carrier Screening Listen · 42 min · June 2020

Genetic Carrier Screening and Mackenzie's Mission with Rachael Casella

Up until May 2017 Rachael was a normal Mum living in Sydney with her husband Jonathan and their beautiful daughter Mackenzie. They then received news that changed their whole world forever.

Reproductive Genetics Listen · 22 min · June 2020

Listener Request: MTHFR - WTF?

What is the MTHFR gene and what does it do? MTHFR stands for Methyl-Tetra- Hydro- Folate Reductase. It is an enzyme: a protein that catalyses a chemical reaction in our body, converting folate to (as the name implies) methyl-tetra-hydro-folate.

Pregnancy Listen · 46 min · May 2020

Mental health and wellbeing of women during the perinatal period with Psychiatrist Dr Cathrin Kusama

This episodes deals with serious and often distressing topics. If you feel at anytime you need support, please contact your local crisis centre.

PCOS Listen · 41 min · May 2020

Skincare, Pregnancy, Injectables, PCOS and Acne with Dermatologist Dr Alice Rudd

Dr. Alice Rudd is a dermatologist who has her own clinic, Skindepth in Melbourne. Alice has worked for many years in all areas of dermatology and has a special focus on post adolescent acne and the management of PCOS and other endocrine skin conditions. She is also an expert in anti ageing and cosmetic dermatology.