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 · 28 min · May 2022
Lab insights - what do we learn when cycles fail with Cody Thomas, Embryologist
For our final episode with our scientists we are joined by Cody Thomas to discuss 'lab insights - what do we learn when cycles fail' Cody completed her masters of clinical embryology at Monash University in 2017 and has since worked as an embryologist.
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Listen · 34 min · Apr 2022
The latest lab techniques to overcome male factor concerns with Alex Crough, Embryologist
Today we continue our series with scientists with guest Alex Crough in a discussion about the latest lab techniques to overcome male factor concerns. Having completed her Masters of Clinical Embryology in 2017, Alex now works as an embryologist.
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Listen · 22 min · Apr 2022
The egg as a cell, egg freeze and warm cycles with Dr Lisa Lee, Embryologist
Today to discuss the egg as a cell, egg freeze and warm cycles we welcome Dr Lisa Lee to knocked up. Lisa is a Clinical Research Embryologist and is involved with several research trials and projects.
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Listen · 31 min · Mar 2022
How life begins in the lab with Yvonne Xu, Embryologist
Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes in the embryology lab? We're incredibly excited to have embryologist, Yvonne Xu, join our latest podcast to talk all things embryology and explain how a human life starts inside a lab.
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Listen · 27 min · Mar 2022
Ovulation Q & A with Dr Raelia Lew
You asked, we answer! So many great questions about ovulation including: What is ovulation?How do you know if you're ovulating?What is the most common sign of ovulation and the most reliable way to trackIs it possible to track ovulation through blood tests aloneAre the ovulation kits worth the $$If you don't have any s…
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Listen · 31 min · Feb 2022
The Benefits of Supportive Counselling with Laurel Ginges
Laurel is an experienced and compassionate Counsellor and Social Worker. Laurel provides professional support to individuals, couples and families, with over 15 years experience in individualised counselling, group work and therapeutic casework.
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Listen · 28 min · Jan 2022
What we need to know about IVF being on hold with Dr Raelia Lew
We are completely devastated by the indiscriminate decision to stop all elective surgery, including IVF and egg freeze. Raelia explains the health order and answers your questions on what impact this will have. The good news - we've been here before and we know we'll get through it.
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Listen · 33 min · Dec 2021
Q and A with Dr Raelia Lew: We answer your health, fertility and pregnancy questions
We love and Q & A, and this one is no different. Questions include: - Should I get the covid vaccine whilst trying to conceive/pregnant? - Preparing to conceive - Concerns over bleeding during pregnancy - Impact of intense exercise on fertility - When to stop taking the pill before freezing your eggs
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Listen · 26 min · Nov 2021
Innovations in Medical Weight Loss with Dr Catherine Bacus
Dr Catherine Bacus leads a practice of dedicated GPs who specialise in weight management. We discuss the latest innovations available to support healthy weight loss and how this applies to women throughout their lives and whilst undergoing fertility treatment.
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Listen · 27 min · Nov 2021
Who should consider Preconception Genetic Testing?
It has been a few years since we last discussed preconception genetic testing and the changes to medicare funding makes this technology more accessible to couples trying to conceive.
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Listen · 37 min · Oct 2021
Choosing a prenatal supplement with Wendy Fedele
We're joined by clinical dietitian Wendy Fedele, to discuss what to look for in pre-natal supplements and why these few ingredients are so important.
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Listen · 41 min · Oct 2021
The Covid-19 Vaccine 💉and Reproductive Health with Dr Preeya Alexander
This episode was recorded on Monday 27th September. All information contained is relevant up until that date. To discuss the latest information regarding the Covid-19 vaccines we welcome back Dr Preeya Alexander.