What To Expect When You're Injecting by Fiercely Infertile

Let's talk about sex, baby! For those on the fertility journey, it’s pretty common to throw spontaneous sex out the window- but that doesn't mean intimacy has to as well. On this episode, I chat with Curtin University’s Sexology Course Co-Ordinator Jacqui Hendriks about sex, or lack of it- and how we can still stay connected to our partner.  

Cum, sprog, jizz, sperm; have I got your attention now?  Well it takes two key ingredients to make a baby and that’s right lads, your stuff needs to be tip top to ensure the best chance of success. I sat down with Professor Roger Hart from Fertility Specialists of WA to chat about sperm health and how small changes can make the biggest difference for male fertility. This episode is proudly supported by Fertility Specialists of WA

His episode went down so well the first time, my husband is back on the couch for another round of honest questions. We chat about intimacy, what we wish we knew before starting, advice for someone starting and how we got through it all. We will be back to tackle IVF again for our hopeful second child with a greater understanding- but for now, we hope this episode provides listeners with some comfort and support, because together we’ve been in your shoes. 

Many women struggling to fall pregnant might have that friend or sister who offers up their oven as a home for 9 months for you- but what about strangers? Can they be surrogates? Plus, what kind of hoops and legislation do the three of you need to jump through? We chat to Anne Wigham from Pivet Medical Centre about everything from advertising and payments to counselling and eligibility in the world of WA surrogacy. This episode is proudly supported by Pivet Medical Centre

You would've heard the saying, ‘you are what you eat', but this also rings true for reproductive health. Researchers agree, nutrition can have a positive impact on both male and female fertility. Fertility Dietitian from Fertility Specialists of WA, Nick Nation sits down with me to talk about the small changes and additions we should be making. 
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She’s one of the most selfless guests we’ve ever had on the show. She’s a single mum and an egg donor, giving the gift of family. On this episode, we talk about if she remains in the child’s life, her role, the process and how she feels about handing over her genetics to another couple. Having her own daughter, Lauren says she understands how life changing having a child is, and this is her way of giving back to couples who deserve to be parents. 

NEW EPISODE OUT NOW! How are you going with it all? No- I mean mentally? Where’s your head at? Sometimes we can get so caught up with follicle counts, hormones, collections and tests, that our mindset can get overlooked. Jacinta Hatton is more than a clinical psychologist, she’s also an IVF warrior herself so she actually understands what some of her patients go through- first handedly. 

Holistic Health Coach Sarah Hopkins has been on her own health journey for the past 15 years and now is dedicated to helping others heal their bodies too. In this episode, we talk about ancient fertility foods, the ones backed by research and even delve into Sarah’s own journey to create her family. Not a fan of liver? Mmmm I’ll ask you again after this episode. 

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It goes without saying, our bodies need to be nurtured whilst on the fertility journey, but what about nurturing ourselves and our relationships? On this episode, I chat with Cailin Jordan, Psychologist and Senior Fertility Counsellor at Genea Hollywood, about preparing for treatment, expectations, and communication. Because hey, you need to look after YOU too, not just your uterus. This episode is proudly supported by Genea – world leading fertility.  

Her fertility rap sheet is long and emotional, but oh so inspiring. From PCOS and chemical pregnancy to cancelled cycles and hyperstimulation. She's experienced it all, including no period, or ovulation, suffering from PCOS and undergoing ovarian drilling- there’s a lot of hurdles to overcome. But amongst the heartbreak, Perth’s Aly D’Ortona gives us all a bit of hope, with her incredible story. She's living proof that miracles can happen.