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 · 37 min · Dec 2023
IVF: Science and Emotions
IVF can be an emotional rollercoaster, in this episode we breakdown the science and explore the potential outcomes to help us be better prepared when starting the ART journey.
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Listen · 19 min · Nov 2023
Cancelled Cycles and IVF
Cancelled Cycles and IVF
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Listen · 16 min · Nov 2023
Changes to the Cervical Screening Test (aka pap smear)
Resources: and so much more at https://www.womenshealthmelbourne.com.au/blog
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Listen · 25 min · Oct 2023
Should I Freeze My Eggs? And What Are The Alternatives?
So should I freeze my eggs or shouldn't I? This is a very personal question. What will having frozen eggs mean to you? How likely are you to use your eggs later? Could having a baby now be an option you would ever consider? What are the factors here?
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Listen · 20 min · Oct 2023
Preconception Genetic Screening: a new Medicare rebate for all Australians
Over 10 years in the making, there is now Medicare funding towards preconception genetic testing. Our discussion includes - What is preconception genetic screening? - Who is a recessive genetic carrier?
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Listen · 39 min · June 2023
We answer your questions
We answer your questions, including: Can I get botox whilst pregnant? Why are my ovulation tests always negative Timing/spacing between babies – I'm 38, have low AMH. Fertility whilst breastfeeding IVF and breastfeeding If you have adeno and want a family, are you on a stricter timelines (I.e.
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Listen · 21 min · June 2023
'Sperm counts are falling faster than ever'?
Is what we read in the SMH/The Age true? Read the article here If sperm count is falling, why is this? Are there workarounds? Can sperm be improved? Other helpful resources: What Can Be Done to Prevent Male Infertility?
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Listen · 19 min · May 2023
Things to Know Before Coming Off the Pill with Naturopath Georgia Borowski
We go on, and off the pill for a variety of reasons. What do we need to know before coming off and how can seeing a naturopath optimise our health outcomes including a healthy pregnancy and managing acne breakouts.
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Listen · 32 min · May 2023
Managing The Two Week Wait
For those accessing assisted reproductive technology, The Two Week Wait is a time of heightened anxiety. We speak to a team of experts, and a patient who has just had her embryo transfer, on how to best prepare, and get through this time.
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Listen · 16 min · Apr 2023
What is a Molar Pregnancy?
Listener request! What is a molar pregnancy? How are they detected? How are they treated? Do they reoccur? For more information on molar pregnancies, check out our blog
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Listen · 22 min · Apr 2023
Embryo transfer types
Turns out there's more than one embryo transfer type, so what is an embryo transfer, what are the different types and which one is going to be right for you.
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Listen · 25 min · Apr 2023
How can we prepare for pregnancy?
Before conception, how should we be preparing? Dr Raelia Lew takes us through how we can optimise our minds and bodies for conception and pregnancy.