From IVF rounds to stretch marks. Prolapse to leaking boobs. Ask us anything. We’ve got you covered. 

In this episode, Dr Mariam and Claire answer all your questions about making babies and talk about how women are welcomed to motherhood in different cultures. 

They also talk to the experts to answer questions about fertility, pregnancy and giving birth including; When is the best time to do your IVF rounds? How to deal with the monthly disappointment of not being pregnant? And, can you be a surrogate for a friend?

They also discuss whether it’s normal for your feet to get bigger when you’re pregnant. What to do about varicose veins. And, how does your BO help you bond with your baby?

We also have some important conversations around miscarriage, postnatal depression and how to cope if your baby doesn’t make it into the world.

THE END BITS

If you're pregnant or want to learn more about pregnancy, check out Mamamia's pregnancy podcast Hello Bump.

For information on food safety Dr Mariam recommends NSW Food Authority Guide.

For support for perinatal & postnatal depression and anxiety: Gidget Foundation.

For support following miscarriage & early pregnancy loss:  The Pink Elephants Support Network.

For support following pregnancy & infant loss: Bears of Hope and Red Nose.

If you or anyone you know would like to speak with an expert about child loss, miscarriage or stillbirth, please contact the SANDS Australia 24-Hour Support Line (1300 072 637).

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CREDITS

Hosts: Claire Murphy and Dr Mariam

Guests: 

Dr Justin Tucker

Professor Kirsten Palmer

Dr Nargis Noori & Midwife Betty Holland

Dr Erin Seeto - Gidget Foundation 

Samantha Payne - The Pink Elephants Support Network

Senior Producers: Claire Murphy and Sasha Tannock

Audio Producer: Scott Stronach

Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton. Visit fentonandfenton.com.au

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Information discussed in Well. is for education purposes only and is not intended to provide professional medical advice. Listeners should seek their own medical advice, specific to their circumstances, from their treating doctor or health care professional.

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