Knocked Up: The Podcast About Fertility and Women's Health
Knocked Up is an accessible podcast that answers all your questions about fertility, pregnancy and women's health. Dr Raelia Lew of Women's Health Melbourne and Jordi Morrison breaking down hard concepts in an easy to understand conversation. Find us at @knockeduppodcast on instagram. For more from Women's Health Melbourne you can follow us on Facebook and Instagram (@womenshealthmelbourne), and Dr Raelia Lew on Instagram (@drraelialew). Have a question about any aspect of women's health or fertility? Email podcast@womenshealthmelbourne.com.au. We'll keep all requests anonymous.
Episodes
In our latest Knocked Up podcast episode we are joined by fertility specialist Dr. Violet Kieu to explore IVM—In Vitro Maturation—a promising alternative to IVF.
Unlike IVF, IVM collects immature eggs and matures them in the lab, offerin...
Unlike traditional patient-centred care, embryo-centred care focuses on optimising every step of the IVF process to prioritise what gives the embryo the best chance of success. Dr. Lew explains that IVF is not a one-size-fits-all treatment and each patient requires a highly individualised plan, including careful timing of egg retrieval, embryo transfer, and even whether to transfer embryos fresh o...
We welcome back Prof David Gardner to the Knocked Up Podcast to talk to us about the latest developments in fertility treatment and what to expect in the future.
Listen to our previous episode with Prof David Gardner on The science behind the best success rates with Professor David Gardner
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Understanding Male Fertility: What You Need to Know
Did you know male factors contribute to infertility in over 50% of couples struggling to conceive? In this episode, Dr. Raelia breaks down what a semen analysis really tells us — and why one test is never the whole story.
From sperm count and motility to the often-o...
We speak with Dr Lironne Wein about the BRCA gene and its implications for breast and ovarian cancer risk.
Topics covered:
- BRCA Gene Basics
- Cancer Risk Statistics
- Screening and Prevention
- Genetic Testing
- Fertility Considerations
- Menopause After Surgery
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With elective egg freezing being so new, how we interpret the data in the context of today's population doesn't quite give the accurate story. Dr Raelia Lew explains.
We recommend listening to the 'Beyond Expectations' podcast episode "Kate Lancaster on What They Don't Tell You About Egg Freezing"
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Today we are joined by guest experts Dr. Vanessa Ross and Dr. Samantha Mooney to discuss the new research they are conducting on endometriosis and fertility.
With endometriosis affecting about 1 in 7 women generally, and more like 1 in 3 infertile women. We discuss the dilemma of whether to recommend surgery or IVF for patients with moderate to severe endometriosis who are trying to conceive.
We also learn more about their ne...
This week Australia's Medicare has broadened the definition of infertility, aligning with recommendations from the Gorton Review and the 2018 MBS review. So, we ask Dr Raelia Lew, what does this mean for us?
We quickly mention a few organisations by their abbreviations:
ANZREI - Australia and New Zealand Society of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
Fertility and Sterility - Fertility and Sterilit...
In this episode we are joined by Dr. Lima Wetherall, an AGES Specialist Gynaecologist and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon. Dr. Wetherall brings her expertise to a comprehensive discussion about endometriosis, exploring critical topics including surgical treatments, diagnostic challenges, and the latest innovations in women's reproductive health.
We discuss the complexities of endometriosis, addressing everything from surgical techniq...
Pregnancy after fertility treatments can differ from spontaneous conception. Patients typically discover pregnancy earlier through blood tests, receive more intensive monitoring in the first trimester, and face slightly elevated risks for complications like multiple pregnancies, preterm birth, and placenta previa before transitioning to regular obstetric care around 8-12 weeks. The psychological journey presents unique challenges a...
We speak to Dr Daniel Lantsberg, featured in the channel 9 show "Big Miracles" with his patient, Anna.
Dr. Daniel Lantsberg is a Fertility Specialist at Melbourne IVF. After graduating with honors from Israel's Ben Gurion University in 2008, he completed extensive training at world-class Israeli hospitals before relocating to Australia for an additional three-year subspecialty fellowship at the Royal Women's Hospital and Melbourne ...
With Big Miracles back on TV for 2025, we speak with one of the Doctors featured in the series, Dr Kokum Jayasinghe.
Dr Kokum combines extensive medical expertise in fertility and IVF with deep personal understanding from her own fertility journey, and alongside her clinical practice, she is dedicated to training the next generation of reproductive medicine specialists.
At the start of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month we learn more about this 'silent killer' with Dr Tzippi Ben-Harim, Specialist Gynaecologist from the WHM team.
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Dr Raelia Lew talks us through the testing that we may undergo before starting fertility treatment.
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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 podcast@womenshealthmelbourne.c...
Happy New Year!
As we start a new year, it's a nice time to hit reset and set some intentions for the coming year. We welcome back Wendy Fedele, Master's degree qualified accredited practicing Dietitian and Nutritionist who is part of the WHM team of experts, to discuss how we can be proactive about our wellbeing (and fertility goals) in 2025.
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Dr Rebecca Mackenzie-Proctor join us on Knocked Up to discuss the importance of the thyroid gland, its function and how things have recently changed when comes to your fertility.
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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 sp...
What does PPOS mean?
What is it?, and how does it compare to conventional IVF?
Is the timeline different?
Who is it suitable for?
Are the results the same? What is the success rate?
How does the treatment differ? Side effects of the medication?
What are the benefits? Are there disadvantages?
Are there any recommended lifestyle modifications?
What are the options if a patient doesn’t respond as expect...
Deciding to freeze your eggs can be a big decision, we ask Dr Raelia Lew how we should be informed.
- What tests do you recommend your patients undergo before freezing your eggs?
- What factors could affect a patient’s eligibility for egg freezing?
- How long does the entire process take?
- Will I need to take time off work whilst freezing eggs?
- What are the potential side effects of the medications and procedure?
- Are there...
Part 2 of answering your questions.
If you don't hear your question answered in this episode, it will be in part 1.
- What are the options for getting pregnant with cystic adeno?
- Treatment options for short luteal phase
- What pre-conception supplements do you have to take?
- How to work on mindset before procedure?
- How would someone know when it’s time to stop?
- What do I do if I feel my specialist doesn’t have the same sen...
Such great questions! Thank you listeners :)
If you don't hear your question answered in this episode, it will be in part 2, coming our in two weeks.
- Please explain the difference between egg freezing and and embryo freezing, which is best and why?
- Can you please explain the ICSI process
- How important is embryology grading in a euploid bastocyst?
- When a patient has multiple frozen embryos, how do you select the best one t...
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