In this episode we chat with Dr Edwina Coghlan from OGB Surfcoast, all about egg freezing. We talk about when to consider egg freezing, the process and costs involved in freezing egg. We also touch on some of the reasons why people might choose to freeze their eggs and also the success rates. We think this is such an important topic and are so pleased to bring this episode to you.

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In this short and sweet episode, Jaya tells us all about how acupuncture can be used to prepare the body and mind for labour. We cover what birth preparation is, when to start coming in and what happens at an appointment.

Debra Betts

Our Clinic / Natural Fertility Geelong

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In this episode we talk to Rosie Fitzclarence from Geelong Born about hypnobirthing. Rosie is a registered nurse and midwife and continues to work in this area while also running Geelong Born, a service focused on independent childbirth education and birth support. The episode covers exactly what hypnobirthing is and what you can expect in Rosie’s course.

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In the season final Jaya will be answering common questions we get about male fertility and chat about the importance of considering male health and sperm quality when trying to conceive. Jaya talks in depth about the different parameters with a semen analysis and what it all means. She also shares practical advice on how to improve sperm quality and the impact this can have on conception.

Dr Shanna Swan's book Countdown

Naturobest Preconception for Men

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In this episode we discuss recurrent miscarriage with obstetrician gynaecologist Dr Alex Bonner from OGB Surfcoast. We talk about some of the causes of recurrent miscarriage as well as the testing and treatments western medicine can offer. Alex also steps us through the process of identifying a miscarriage and what the process is, from there, within the hospital system. We also discuss specific resources in Geelong that women can access at the time.

This episode does talk about sensitive topics around miscarriage, so please use your discretion if deciding to listen to this episode.

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In episode 7 we cover a lot about acupuncture and fertility! From how acupuncture works to the research behind using acupuncture while doing IVF. Libby asks Jaya some of the most frequently asked questions she gets when new clients call and email, like what happens in the first appointment and does acupuncture hurt. And Jaya shares an amazing experiences she had from acupuncture, after a break up. 

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In our final episode for endometriosis awareness month we have a great chat with acupuncturist Naomi Jankowski. Naomi has recently joined our team at Natural Fertility Geelong after making the move from the city to the coast. In this episode Naomi talks about her passion for using acupuncture to support  women with endometriosis and other pelvic pain conditions. 

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In episode 5 we chat with Psychologist, Meg Odgers from Breathe Psychology, about how a Psychologist can help with pain and specifically pelvic pain associated with Endometriosis. This chat was so insightful, we discuss the scope of psychology care, different therapeutic approaches such as CBT and EMDR for pain management and Meg has shared an extensive list of pain resources with us, find it on our website. We both took so much away from this episode, professionally and personally.

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In this episode when chat with Kat Hamilton from the Instagram account @endogeelong. It was important to us to interview someone who lives with endo during Endometriosis Awareness Month, to gain insight and understanding around this disease. We chat with Kat about her experience of living with endometriosis and the support she is providing to her growing community on her Instagram account.

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In this first episode in our series for Endometriosis Awareness Month, we chat to Obstetrician Gynaecologist, Dr Marilla Druitt from Avonlea Clinic in Geelong, about her integrative approach to Endometriosis and pelvic pain. Marilla also busts a bunch of endometriosis myths for us!

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