Conceive Baby

About the Guest(s): Sarah and her partner embarked on their journey to parenthood later in life, experiencing heartbreak of multiple miscarriages and the devastation of numerous failed IVF treatments before the wonderful natural conception of their daughter, Hattie. With a science background and a knack for research, Sarah was proactive in taking ownership over her fertility journey. As a new Mum...

Episode Summary: In this episode of the Conceive Baby podcast, I am joined by Dr. Uliana Dorofeyeva who provides expert insights into  the transformative advancements in reproductive medicine, particularly international egg donation. Dr. Dorofeyeva brings a wealth of knowledge, having pioneered groundbreaking work in assisted reproduction technologies. Our discussion centres around how intern...

In this episode of the Conceive Baby podcast IVF and Fertility Specialist Dr. Daniel Lantsberg joins me to dive into the evolving topic of genetic carrier screening in preconception care and IVF.  Dr Lantsberg shares valuable insights into what genetic carrier screening is and who should consider testing. We also explore how genetic carrier screening can influence reproductive outcomes and th...

In this episode of the Conceive Baby podcast, my wonderful colleague, fellow Fertility Naturopath Rhiannon Hardingham joins me to discuss the unique challenges and solutions involved in managing endometriosis and creating a healthy pregnancy.   Endometriosis is common yet often misunderstood condition that impacts millions of women, yet diagnosis can take an average of 7 years or more, w...

We are exposed to hundreds of thousands of chemicals each and every day. What impact is this having on our ability to create a healthy pregnancy? As my guest today, embryologist Lucy Lines explains, it has a big impact and we need to take action now. Lucy is an embryologist who likes to describe herself as a Fertility Educator and an IVF Advocate, with her sole purpose being to help women and coup...

In this episode of the Conceive Baby Podcast I have the pleasure of speaking with one of my lovely patients Emily Gentles. Emily started her fertility journey at 41 and was greeted with some pretty scary statistics about her chances. After failed IVF cycles and miscarriage, it felt like a near impossible task. Emily is kindly sharing her story to help others who are on their journey to pregnancy o...

In this episode, I welcome Dr. Tamara Hunter, a Certified Specialist in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (CREI) based in Perth. Dr Hunter is dedicated to identifying and addressing reproductive health concerns and guiding her patients through personalized treatment options. We discuss the updated ESHRE guidelines on recurrent implantation failure and implantation failure testing and trea...

In this episode, I welcome back the lovely Dr. Genia Rozen. Genia is a Gynaecologist and Fertility specialist based in Melbourne, Australia. She has a special interest in in medical fertility preservation, and she is the deputy head of the Fertility Preservation Service at the Royal Women’s Hospital. Genia, in collaboration with her colleagues recently published a paper titled, ‘The ovarian hypers...

In this interview, I have the pleasure of speaking with a guest who I have had on the podcast many years ago. Cath Corcoran is an experienced psychologist, with an interest in conscious conception for the past 18 years, and working in the infertility space specifically for the past 11 years. Cath has been a pioneer in Australia facilitating therapy and psychological support for people trying to co...

Dr Jess Dunleavy joins me for this episode to share her exciting research into the root cause of male infertility and the science of sperm!  She also provides practical, proven strategies to boost sperm health and pregnancy outcomes. AND you’ll want to listen to the end where Jess shares some fascinating insights into why sperm is like a racecar!  And how you can use this to your advanta...

Natural Fertility Specialist, Author and Conceive Baby founder Tasha Jennings interviews leading fertility specialists from across the globe, bringing you qualified, expert information to help you conceive and carry a healthy baby.

Natural Fertility Specialist, Author and Conceive Baby founder Tasha Jennings interviews leading fertility specialists from across the globe, bringing you qualified, expert information to help you conceive and carry a healthy baby. Mentioned in this episode: Ultimate Egg Quality Guide

Natural Fertility Specialist, Author and Conceive Baby founder Tasha Jennings interviews leading fertility specialists from across the globe, bringing you qualified, expert information to help you conceive and carry a healthy baby. Mentioned in this episode: Ultimate Egg Quality Guide

Natural Fertility Specialist, Author and Conceive Baby founder Tasha Jennings interviews leading fertility specialists from across the globe, bringing you qualified, expert information to help you conceive and carry a healthy baby

Natural Fertility Specialist, Author and Conceive Baby founder Tasha Jennings interviews leading fertility specialists from across the globe, bringing you qualified, expert information to help you conceive and carry a healthy baby.

Sex is a physical expression of the love you and your partner share. Unfortunately, during infertility, sex can become more about the baby making goal, than a true connection. In this webinar I will be speaking with Isiah McKimmie about why it’s important to keep the intimacy alive and how you can re-establish that connection and really enjoy the baby making process. Isiah McKimmie is a Couples Th...

In this informative podcast I speak with international Surrogacy Lawyer Stephanie Caballero (The Surrogacy Law Center - California), who dispels the myths and gives us the facts about surrogacy. What it is, what's involved, how it works as well as the legalities you need to know. Stephanie and her firm specialise exclusively in Family Formation and Reproductive Law and have represented over 3,...

In this episode of the Conceive Baby Podcast Series I speak with Professor Marie Caudill (Division of Nutritional Sciences at Cornell University - New York) about her amazing research into the impact of choline on fertility and reproductive outcomes as well as the long term health of the child. Professor Caudill is internationally recognised for her work on folate and choline and the intake levels...

In this fabulous webinar I will be speaking with world renowned Reproductive Endocrinologist Dr Lora Shahine about her research into diminished ovarian reserve and miscarriage. Lora Shahine, MD, FACOG is a board certified reproductive endocrinologist practicing at Pacific NW Fertility and IVF Specialists in Seattle. As Clinical Faculty at the University of Washington and Director of the Center of...

Each month your only have a 24 hour window in which to conceive. Knowing when your unique fertile window is greatly increases your chances of falling pregant. And no, unless you have a text book cycle, it's not always day 14! In this informative podcast I speak with Dr Kerry Hampton who will explain why it's so important to understand your cycle (and not rely on apps!), how to identify you...

In this interview, I have the pleasure of speaking with Tara Nelson, a Naturopath, Herbalist, Nutritionist, Author, Mentor, Speaker, Educator, and Thyroid Specialist. With an impressive three decades of clinical experience, Tara has dedicated her career to helping patients in all aspects of thyroid health, from hypo and hyperthyroidism to thyroid nodules, thyroid cancers, autoimmune conditions, an...

In this episode of the Conceive Baby Podcast I have a very special guest joining me. A guest a little different to my normal expert guests, but one that you have told me you would like to hear from. And that is one of my beautiful patients. Felicity is 46. She started her fertility journey when she was 39. And it certainly wasn’t an easy journey. Felicity was referred to me by her Fertility Specia...

In this episode of the Conceive Baby Podcast we’ll be talking about a couple of the more advanced IVF technologies being used particularly for male fertility issues – specifically ICSI and IMSI. We will cover what they are, when and why they might be used as well as the benefits and draw backs compared to standard IVF. To help us understand more about these technologies, I’m speaking with Fertilit...

In this episode we discuss a topic which is so important to creating a healthy pregnancy, a healthy family and healthy relationships, but it can be seen as a bit ‘taboo’. We know we need to have sex to make a baby and even if you are trying through IVF or assisted reproduction, intimacy and connection is still so important within a healthy relationship, but unfortunately, it can so easily be lost...

In this episode of the Conceive Baby Podcast we are talking about a topic that we really don’t talk enough about.  A topic that is both heartbreaking and surprisingly common.  Over 100,000 Australians experience miscarriage and pregnancy loss each year but it can still leave you feeling isolated and alone. My guest today is passionate about changing that.  Samantha Payne is the Co-Founder, and CEO...