Modern Babies

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What's Modern Babies about?

Modern Babies is a podcast about the struggle to conceive, and how fertility treatment can assist in overcoming the difficulties people have when deciding they wish to have a child.

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Modern Babies episodes:

04.02.2019
Heartbeat
The words "I'm sorry, there's no heartbeat" can be some of the most heartbreaking you will ever hear. Miscarriage sadly isn't uncommon. We talk about what happens when a pregnancy ends unexpectedly.
03.19.2019
The Most Precious Gift of All
Some people need more than a little help to have a much wanted child. Donor eggs, sperm or embryos may offer their only chance to create the family they dream about. Hear their stories.
03.05.2019
Let's Hear It for the Boys
Did you know that a man is just as likely to be the cause of a couple's infertility as a woman? Hear about some of the common fertility tests and obstacles faced by men, as well as advice for making...
02.19.2019
It's a Woman's World
Freezing your eggs can be empowering. Learn about the process, the costs involved and how to get started.
02.05.2019
IVF 101
Heading into IVF there are many things you don't even know that you need to know. Let us help.
10.13.2017
Donor Story - The Gift Of Life
Using your own eggs or sperm to conceive might not always be an option. In our final episode of the series, Jo, a mother of three, tells us why she donated her eggs, Emily reflects on using donated eggs and...
10.06.2017
Culture and Religion - A Different Perspective
Religious and cultural beliefs play a significant role when it comes to considering and having fertility treatment. Rachel talks openly about her experience and the impact her Orthodox Judaism faith had on her approach to infertility and IVF.
09.29.2017
Egg Freezing - Frozen in Time
Egg freezing is increasingly popular for women who aren’t in a position to start a family but want to consider their options. In this episode, Fiona and Jac explain their experience with egg freezing.
09.22.2017
Endometriosis - The Silver Lining
Endometriosis is a debilitating disease that can often go undiagnosed. In this episode, Kirsti and Sylvia describe the impact endo had on their lives.
09.15.2017
Having Babies - Expecting & The Unexpected
By the end of this episode we’ll have three bouncing babies, but how they came to be isn’t so simple.
09.08.2017
Male Factor Fertility - Searching for the One
40% of the time, the struggle to conceive starts with the man and, for a couple, the road to pregnancy is a two-way street. Join us as Matt and Sarah tell their story, through the ups and downs of their...
06.20.2017
Considering IVF - What Happens Now?
On our final episode, we look at what happens next - how to choose an IVF facility, what to speak about with your doctor, and Josh finds out his test results from episode 1.
06.11.2017
Emotions - Snakes & Ladders
IVF for many people is a very emotional time - both good, and bad. From the time people discover they need IVF to conceive their much wanted child through to possibly discovering it’s not going to work for them, there’s...
06.04.2017
The Process – When Nature Needs a Helping Hand
The IVF process for patients can be physically and emotionally uncomfortable - but it’s not as hard as some people think. Join Dr Mark Livingstone, Leanne and Stephen as they share their knowledge and experience with having IVF.
05.28.2017
Research and Development - Backstage in the Lab
Innovations in IVF technology and techniques can dramatically improve the chance of conception. And even though Jess never studied biology, she visits the lab to find out what science is doing to help you conceive.
05.21.2017
Miscarriage - Pregnancy Interrupted
Not all pregnancies go to plan and when it doesn’t, it can be a very difficult time. We hear stories from people who have experienced miscarriage, explore medical reasons why miscarriage can happen and support.
05.14.2017
Endometriosis - The Big E
Endometriosis is a disease affecting at least 1 in 10 - far more common than many diseases in the mainstream media, yet most people have never heard of it. Join us as we find out more about this disease.
05.07.2017
Egg Freezing - The Ice Age
Women freeze their eggs for different reasons - some choose to because the time isn’t right to have a child, others make the decision due to health reasons. We speak with Fiona and Verena to find out their different reasons...
04.30.2017
Natural Fertility - Introducing Miss Conception
Were our sex ed teachers telling us everything?
04.23.2017
Female Fertility - The Biggest Cell
For women, knowing their body and health is important.
04.11.2017
Male Fertility - It Takes Two to Tango
S1E1 Modern Babies - Male Fertility
04.10.2017
Modern Babies - Trailer
Modern Babies is a podcast about the struggle to conceive, and how IVF can assist in overcoming the difficulties some couples or people have when deciding they wish to have a child. This show will take an in depth look...

What's Modern Babies about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Modern Babies episodes:

Heartbeat

The Most Precious Gift of All

Let's Hear It for the Boys

It's a Woman's World

IVF 101

Donor Story - The Gift Of Life

Culture and Religion - A Different Perspective

Egg Freezing - Frozen in Time

Endometriosis - The Silver Lining

Having Babies - Expecting & The Unexpected

Male Factor Fertility - Searching for the One

Considering IVF - What Happens Now?

Emotions - Snakes & Ladders

The Process – When Nature Needs a Helping Hand

Research and Development - Backstage in the Lab

Miscarriage - Pregnancy Interrupted

Endometriosis - The Big E

Egg Freezing - The Ice Age

Natural Fertility - Introducing Miss Conception

Female Fertility - The Biggest Cell

Male Fertility - It Takes Two to Tango

Modern Babies - Trailer