Knocked Up
Knocked Up is your go-to podcast for clear, evidence based conversations on fertility, pregnancy and women's health.
Hosted by Dr Raelia Lew
All episodes
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Listen · 27 min · Mar 2025
Big Miracles and Fertility for Singles with Dr Daniel Lantsberg
We speak to Dr Daniel Lantsberg, featured in the channel 9 show "Big Miracles" with his patient, Anna. Dr. Daniel Lantsberg is a Fertility Specialist at Melbourne IVF.
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Listen · 26 min · Feb 2025
Big Miracles and Unexplained Infertility with Dr Kokum Jayasinghe
With Big Miracles back on TV for 2025, we speak with one of the Doctors featured in the series, Dr Kokum Jayasinghe.
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Listen · 20 min · Feb 2025
Ovarian Cancer, the 'Silent Killer' with Specialist Gynaecologist Dr Tzippi Ben-Harim
At the start of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month we learn more about this 'silent killer' with Dr Tzippi Ben-Harim, Specialist Gynaecologist from the WHM team. - What is ovarian cancer – where does it grow, how does it develop? - Why do we often hear ovarian cancer described as a 'silent killer'?
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Listen · 25 min · Jan 2025
What are the investigations we should do before ungoing fertility treatment.
Dr Raelia Lew talks us through the testing that we may undergo before starting fertility treatment.
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Listen · 16 min · Jan 2025
The Reset with Dietitian Wendy Fedele
Happy New Year! As we start a new year, it's a nice time to hit reset and set some intentions for the coming year.
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Listen · 30 min · Dec 2024
Changes in Thyroid Guidelines and Fertility with Dr Rebecca Mackenzie-Proctor
Dr Rebecca Mackenzie-Proctor join us on Knocked Up to discuss the importance of the thyroid gland, its function and how things have recently changed when comes to your fertility.
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Listen · 20 min · Dec 2024
What is a PPOS Cycle and is it right for you?
What does PPOS mean? What is it?, and how does it compare to conventional IVF? Is the timeline different? Who is it suitable for? Are the results the same? What is the success rate? How does the treatment differ? Side effects of the medication? What are the benefits? Are there disadvantages?
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Listen · 26 min · Nov 2024
What you should know before freezing your eggs
Deciding to freeze your eggs can be a big decision, we ask Dr Raelia Lew how we should be informed. - What tests do you recommend your patients undergo before freezing your eggs? - What factors could affect a patient's eligibility for egg freezing? - How long does the entire process take?
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Listen · 22 min · Nov 2024
We Answer Your Questions, Part 2
Part 2 of answering your questions. If you don't hear your question answered in this episode, it will be in part 1. - What are the options for getting pregnant with cystic adeno? - Treatment options for short luteal phase - What pre-conception supplements do you have to take?
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Listen · 28 min · Oct 2024
We Answer Your Questions, Part 1
Such great questions! Thank you listeners :) If you don't hear your question answered in this episode, it will be in part 2, coming our in two weeks. - Please explain the difference between egg freezing and and embryo freezing, which is best and why?
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Listen · 19 min · Oct 2024
Having sex to get pregnant; try Ellechemy's Protectility Lubricant
You know us as the hosts of Knocked Up, some of you may know Raelia as your Doctor. We are also the founders of Ellechemy, an intimate wellness company – we make very clever lubricants.
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Listen · 32 min · Sept 2024
Navigating Assisted Reproductive Treatment (ART) Outcomes: A Guide to Fertility Treatment Results
In this episide we discuss the outcomes of Assisted Reproductive Treatment (ART) and IVF. Key topics covered in the podcast include: - Possible outcomes of ART: pregnancy, unsuccessful treatment, biochemical pregnancy, miscarriage, and ectopic pregnancy. - The process and timing of informing of treatment outcomes.