Knocked Up: All About Fertility and Women's Health

Deanna Elsner has worked exclusively in Family Law since her admission in 2005 and is involved inall areas of Family Law including de-facto relationships, property and children’s matters.
Deanna’s work includes property settlements and parental matters and is now starting toinclude issues related to surrogacy and egg/Sperm donation. This is a relatively new areawith legislation introduced in Victoria in 2008 with the Assisted reproductive act.

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Hosts: Dr Raelia Lew and Jordi Morrison
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Up until May 2017 Rachael was a normal Mum living in Sydney with her husband Jonathan and their beautiful daughter Mackenzie. They then received news that changed their whole world forever.

Determined to prevent others from experiencing this pain, Rachael turned her research into Mackenzie’s condition into a campaign for genetic carrier testing.

For resources relating to this episode visit the below links:
Mackenzie's MissionMy Life of Love - Rachael's blogMackenzie's Mission - Rachael's BookWomen's Health Melbourne
We referred to the episode of Knocked Up with Zoe Milgom , listen to it here

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What is the MTHFR gene and what does it do?

MTHFR stands for Methyl-Tetra- Hydro- Folate Reductase. It is an enzyme: a protein that catalyses a chemical reaction in our body, converting folate to (as the name implies) methyl-tetra-hydro-folate. It has become known colloquially (a little unfairly) as the mother-f#$%er gene.

Read more about the MTHFR on the WHM blog

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Women's Health Melbourne is a holistic care precinct, for more information about the work we do click here.

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This episodes deals with serious and often distressing topics. If you feel at anytime you need support, please contact your local crisis centre. Some suggestions for confidential support for men, women and children:
AUSTRALIA: 13 11 14Lifeline Crisis Support: 1300 22 46 36Beyond Blue: Depression and anxiety support: 1800 737 732Rape & Domestic Violence Services: 1300 78 99 78Men's Line: see headspace.org.au for your local centreHeadspace: Youth Mental Health Foundation: https://gidgetfoundation.org.auGidget Foundation: https://www.panda.org.auPANDA (Perinatal
 Anxiety & Depression Australia).

Dr Cathrin Kusuma is a psychiatrist with a special interest and experience in perinatal psychiatry, consulting in private practice at the Village Family Mental Health Specialists in Newport.
Cathrin holds a public Consultant Psychiatrist position at Sunshine Hospital, working with the Perinatal Mental Health Service and Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry team.

Cathrin is particularly passionate about the mental health and wellbeing of women during the perinatal period (that is, before, during and after pregnancy) because the mental health of mothers affects the health of the whole family.

Cathrin has a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from Monash University, a Masters degree in Psychiatry from Melbourne University and is a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists.

Cathrin completed her specialist medical training with North Western Mental Health in Melbourne. She completed her advanced specialist training at the Werribee Mercy Mother Baby outpatient clinic, Royal Women’s Hospital and Albert Road Clinic.

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Women's Health Melbourne is a holistic care precinct, for more information about the work we do click here.

This episode is brought to you by Ellechemy - Lubricants and intimate care to meet your needs created by women's health authority and Gynaecologist Dr Raelia Lew

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Dr. Alice Rudd is a dermatologist who has her own clinic, Skindepth in Melbourne. Alice has worked for many years in all areas of dermatology and has a special focus on post adolescent acne and the management of PCOS and other endocrine skin conditions. She is also an expert in anti ageing and cosmetic dermatology.

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Women's Health Melbourne is a holistic care precinct, for more information about the work we do click here.

This episode is brought to you by Ellechemy - Lubricants and intimate care to meet your needs created by women's health authority and Gynaecologist Dr Raelia Lew

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You've had a baby! Now What? We Discuss Periods, Contraception and Conception

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Women's Health Melbourne is a holistic care precinct, for more information about the work we do click here.

This episode is brought to you by Ellechemy - Lubricants and intimate care to meet your needs created by women's health authority and Gynaecologist Dr Raelia Lew

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What do I need to know about using my frozen eggs.

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Women's Health Melbourne is a holistic care precinct, for more information about the work we do click here.

This episode is brought to you by Ellechemy - Lubricants and intimate care to meet your needs created by women's health authority and Gynaecologist Dr Raelia Lew

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Georgia is a passionate and empathetic Naturopath. Naturally curious and passionate she endeavours to achieve optimal health and wellbeing for herself and her patients.
Graduating in 2005 with a Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy) she has continued to expand on her education ever since. Since graduating she has furthered her study with a certificate in Fertility education along with a certificate in Breastfeeding education with the Australian Breast feeding Association.

Georgia is passionate about supporting women. She cherishes being able to help patients through preconception care, pregnancy and post natal care.

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Have a question about women's health? Is there a specific topic you'd like us to cover? Email [email protected]. We keep all requests anonymous.

Women's Health Melbourne is a holistic care precinct, for more information about the work we do click here.

This episode is brought to you by Ellechemy - Lubricants and intimate care to meet your needs created by women's health authority and Gynaecologist Dr Raelia Lew

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Hosts: Dr Raelia Lew and Jordi Morrison
Guest: Georgia Borowski 
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*The quality is not amazing*
With Assisted Reproductive Treatment and IVF back on this is the last Friday afternoon session with Dr Raelia Lew for now. You can still ask us your questions on any of our channels and we'll answer them in a future podcast.
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We’ve heard some elective surgery and IVF are back on, are there any exceptions?
Will embryo transfers still go ahead in a public setting
For those of us struggling with anxiety, can this effect the outcome of ART?
Could you go through the IVF paperwork process and waiting times
Is there a program to recruit sperm donors during COVID19?
Can mild Adenomyosis impact natural and IVF pregnancy rates?
Can Endometriosis cause poor egg quality?
What are your thoughts on the ovusense device?
What are the causes of failed implantation with PGS tested embryos?
Is there a fertility specialist you can recommend in Sydney?
Why is it that follicles could not grow despite being given letrozole? Could PCOS be to blam
When should a couple decide to try IUI?
Is it normal not to ovulate every month?
Is it true that miscarriages are more common in IUI?
How do you know if you have a varicocele or if it is just a normal healthy vein?

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That we know of COVID19 does not effect pregnant women and their unborn babies, but what about the viruses we need to be aware of whilst pregnant or trying to conceive and how can we protect ourselves.

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Join our community! Follow Women's Health Melbourne on Facebook and Instagram (@womenshealthmelbourne), and follow Dr Raelia Lew on Instagram (@drraelialew).

Have a question about women's health? Is there a specific topic you'd like us to cover? Email [email protected]. We keep all requests anonymous.

Women's Health Melbourne is a holistic care precinct, for more information about the work we do click here.

This episode is brought to you by Ellechemy - Lubricants and intimate care to meet your needs created by women's health authority and Gynaecologist Dr Raelia Lew

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Website: ellechemy.com.au/
Instagram: @ellechemy.com.au

Hosts: Dr Raelia Lew and Jordi Morrison
Produced by Jordi Morrison

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