They say it takes a village to raise a child, but what about before the child exists? When a baby is so deeply longed for but things aren’t turning out as you planned, who can you turn to for support? This episode is all about sharing the mental load, how to find support, and how to build your village. We hear from IVF expert Dr Manuela Toledo, and from trans/cis couple Max and Paris who had to cross state lines to get the fertility treatment that was right for them. SPECIAL THANKS To Paris and Max for sharing their story. CREDITS Host: Leigh Campbell Guest: IVF Expert Dr Manuela Toledo Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz CONTACT US Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386. Tell us your fertility story and send your feedback to podcast@mamamia.com.au Looking for other podcasts to listen to? You'll find all our Mamamia shows at https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/ Get Me Pregnant is a podcast by Mamamia made in partnership with IVF Australia, Melbourne IVF, Queensland Fertility Group and TasIVF. Please note this podcast retells personal assisted fertility journeys. The information provided should not substitute medical advice. Talk to your doctor to decide what option is right for you. Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A truth, universally acknowledged by anyone struggling with infertility - is that babies and pregnant people are everywhere, so how do you deal with it? This episode we speak to expert IVF Counsellor Melissa Stephens, and ask how to navigate emotions like grief, jealousy and envy, and how to set healthy boundaries for yourself. We also speak to Amy, who after years of trying for a second child with fertility assistance has decided it's time to close the book, and celebrate the family that she has. SPECIAL THANKS To Amy for coming on the show and sharing her family's story! CREDITS Host: Leigh Campbell Guest: Expert IVF Counsellor Melissa Stephens Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz CONTACT US Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386. Tell us your fertility story and send your feedback to podcast@mamamia.com.au Looking for other podcasts to listen to? You'll find all our Mamamia shows at https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/ Get Me Pregnant is a podcast by Mamamia made in partnership with IVF Australia, Melbourne IVF, Queensland Fertility Group and TasIVF. Please note this podcast retells personal assisted fertility journeys. The information provided should not substitute medical advice. Talk to your doctor to decide what option is right for you. Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Are you pregnant yet?' It's a question so many of us hear, all too often. Sometimes it's from well-meaning strangers and other times it's from loved ones - but anyone going through IVF knows that question stings! So how do you decide who to tell? And how do you set up health boundaries and expectations? In this episode we speak to expert IVF Counsellor Melissa Stephens about how to navigate these questions. We also speak to our special guests Marcela and Rowan, who after 8 months of doing everything by the book decided it was time to seek fertility help. Through initial testing the couple found out that Rowan has a condition that means he is infertile. With the help of IVF they have become a family of three, welcoming a little baby boy, and today they join us to share their story. SPECIAL THANKS To Marcela and Rowan for sharing their story. CREDITS Host: Leigh Campbell Guest: IVF Counsellor Melissa Stephens Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz CONTACT US Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386. Tell us your fertility story and send your feedback to podcast@mamamia.com.au Looking for other podcasts to listen to? You'll find all our Mamamia shows at https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/ Get Me Pregnant is a podcast by Mamamia made in partnership with IVF Australia, Melbourne IVF, Queensland Fertility Group and TasIVF. Please note this podcast retells personal assisted fertility journeys. The information provided should not substitute medical advice. Talk to your doctor to decide what option is right for you. Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At first trying for a baby is fun...you’re taking it easy and letting your partner carry the heavy groceries during the two-week wait. And then the months tick by, marked by the wheel in the app on your phone that tracks your sex life, ovulation, and sadly for many, your period. The mental toll of infertility is something that our host Leigh Campbell, and guest Hannah Mansur are very familiar with and we also hear from IVF Counsellor Melissa Stephens to share her wisdom... SPECIAL THANKS To Hannah for coming on the show and sharing her family's story. CREDITS Host: Leigh Campbell Guest: IVF Counsellor Melissa Stephens Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz CONTACT US Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386. Tell us your fertility story and send your feedback to podcast@mamamia.com.au Looking for other podcasts to listen to? You'll find all our Mamamia shows at https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/ Get Me Pregnant is a podcast by Mamamia made in partnership with IVF Australia, Melbourne IVF, Queensland Fertility Group and TasIVF. Please note this podcast retells personal assisted fertility journeys. The information provided should not substitute medical advice. Talk to your doctor to decide what option is right for you. Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get Me Pregnant, Mamamia’s no BS guide to assisted fertility is back for Season 3. This season is all about the mental toll of infertility, how to manage it, and what support is out there. Coming soon to a podcast app near you... Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For anyone on the IVF journey, your frozen embryos are your lifeline if you want more children down the line. Embryo freezing gives you more chances to fall pregnant later, without having to do another cycle of hormone stimulation.  But what happens when, for whatever reason - maybe you’ve gone through a divorce or you’ve completed your family - and now you no longer need those embryos? What do you do or, better yet, what can you do with them?  Our guest today, Amy, went through this and she admittedly didn’t really know how to deal with it, so she paid the storage fees for years before making a decision... SPECIAL THANKS  To Amy for coming on the show and sharing her family's story!  CREDITS Host: Leigh Campbell Guest: Dr Manuela Toledo, Fertility Specialist at Tas IVF Producers: Mikayla Floriano Executive Producer: Madeline Joannou CONTACT US Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386. Tell us your fertility story and send your feedback to podcast@mamamia.com.au Looking for other podcasts to listen to?  You'll find all our Mamamia shows at https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/ Get Me Pregnant is a podcast by Mamamia made in partnership with IVF Australia, Melbourne IVF, Queensland Fertility Group and TasIVF. Please note this podcast retells personal assisted fertility journeys. The information provided should not substitute medical advice. Talk to your doctor to decide what option is right for you.  Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get Me Pregnant is Mamamia's podcast that makes understanding assisted fertility easy. Consider this your no-BS guide!  Surrogacy seems like something reserved for celebrities. From Kim Kardashian - West to Cameron Diaz, it feels far out of reach for most regular couples doing assisted fertility.  So it's safe to say it's something most regular people never think they'll do.  Our guest today Trudy, had the same reservations. But after a pregnancy complication, Trudy and her husband were told surrogacy was one of the only options they had left to start a family.  Trudy joins host Leigh Campbell to share the incredible story of how her daughter Bonnie came to be, how they found a surrogate and what happens when your surrogate gets caught overseas in a global pandemic.   And as always, Dr Manuela Toledo joins us for Fact or Fiction, surrogacy edition.  SPECIAL THANKS  To Trudy for coming on the show and sharing her family's story!  CREDITS Host: Leigh Campbell Guest: Dr Manuela Toledo, Fertility Specialist at Tas IVF Producers: Mikayla Floriano Executive Producer: Madeline Joannou CONTACT US Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386. Tell us your fertility story and send your feedback to podcast@mamamia.com.au Looking for other podcasts to listen to?  You'll find all our Mamamia shows at https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/ Get Me Pregnant is a podcast by Mamamia made in partnership with IVF Australia, Melbourne IVF, Queensland Fertility Group and TasIVF. Please note this podcast retells personal assisted fertility journeys. The information provided should not substitute medical advice. Talk to your doctor to decide what option is right for you.  Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get Me Pregnant is Mamamia's podcast that makes understanding assisted fertility easy. Consider this your no-BS guide!  What happens when you start looking to expand the family but things aren't happening as quickly as you'd hoped? Secondary infertility is really common. In fact, it's arguably becoming more common than primary infertility.  Our guest today, Liz jokes that she and her husband didn't even have sex, they fell pregnant that quickly. So it's fair to say they were pretty shocked when baby number two wasn't happening as quickly as they'd hoped.  Host, Leigh Campbell and Liz have a very honest and raw conversation about the emotional and physical toll of secondary infertility, as two women going through it.  Plus Dr Manuela Toledo joins us for Fact or Fiction. Manuela drops by to debunk some of the myths and misconceptions about trying for baby number two.  SPECIAL THANKS  A huge thank you to Liz for coming on the show and sharing her story! CREDITS Host: Leigh Campbell Guest: Dr. Manuela Toledo, Fertility Specialist at Tas IVF Producers: Mikayla Floriano Executive Producer: Madeline Joannou CONTACT US Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386. Tell us your fertility story and send your feedback to podcast@mamamia.com.au Looking for other podcasts to listen to?  You'll find all our Mamamia shows at https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/ Get Me Pregnant is a podcast by Mamamia made in partnership with IVF Australia, Melbourne IVF, Queensland Fertility Group and TasIVF. Please note this podcast retells personal assisted fertility journeys. The information provided should not substitute medical advice. Talk to your doctor to decide what option is right for you.  Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get Me Pregnant is Mamamia's podcast that makes understanding assisted fertility easy. Consider this your no-BS guide!  What happens when you've always wanted to start a family, but you haven't found the right person to do it with?  Our guest today, Sorrell always knew she wanted to be a mum. But when 'Mr Right' failed to show up, she decided to take matters into her own hands. Today, Sorrell has two beautiful children conceived through the help of assisted fertility. Sorrell joins host, Leigh Campbell to talk about what it's really like to do IVF alone, how she picked her donor and what advice she has for other women looking to start a family. Plus, Dr Manuela Toledo stops by for Fact or Fiction. Manuela is going to help unpack some of the myths around sperm donors and having a baby alone.  SPECIAL THANKS  A huge thank you to Sorrell for coming on and sharing her family's story!  CREDITS Host: Leigh Campbell Guest: Dr. Manuela Toledo, Fertility Specialist, Tas IVF Producers: Mikayla Floriano Executive Producer: Madeline Joannou CONTACT US Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386. Tell us your fertility story and send your feedback to podcast@mamamia.com.au Looking for other podcasts to listen to?  You'll find all our Mamamia shows at https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/ Get Me Pregnant is a podcast by Mamamia made in partnership with IVF Australia, Melbourne IVF, Queensland Fertility Group and TasIVF. Please note this podcast retells personal assisted fertility journeys. The information provided should not substitute medical advice. Talk to your doctor to decide what option is right for you.  Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get Me Pregnant is Mamamia's podcast that makes understanding assisted fertility easy. Consider this your no BS guide!  Last season we took you through everything you've ever wanted to know about assisted fertility. But for this season, we're shaking things up!  Join host, Leigh Campbell as she talks to four very different women who've gone down the assisted fertility path. From a woman who at 35 decided to have a baby alone, to a story of an Aussie surrogate being stuck overseas in the midst of a global pandemic. This season has it all.  Join us on August 9th for a brand new season...  Get Me Pregnant is a podcast by Mamamia made in partnership with IVF Australia, Melbourne IVF, Queensland Fertility Group and TasIVF. Please note this podcast retells personal assisted fertility journeys. The information provided should not substitute medical advice. Talk to your doctor to decide what option is right for you.  Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2020 has been quite the year and for anyone embarking on their pregnancy journey it's been a very disruptive time to say the least. Today, we're bringing you the latest information on what IVF treatment looks like now, at the end of 2020. With lockdowns eased and clinics back up and running, it's time to start or recommence your pregnancy journey.  CREDITS Host: Leigh Campbell Guest: Dr Anusch Yazdani, Medical Director of Queensland Fertility Group. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dropping into your feed to share a special episode of Mamamia's daily podcast The Quicky.    With hospitals gearing up to be filled with COVID19 patients, and elective surgery shut down for at least the next few months, what's happens to you if you want to have babies, or are having babies?  Over the past few weeks, stories have been gathering around how many people are allowed in a room with a laboring woman, what is the truth?  The Quicky investigates what the immediate future for pregnancy, assisted fertility and babies look like for women in Australia.  Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ Get Me Pregnant is a podcast by Mamamia made in partnership with IVFAustralia, Melbourne IVF, Queensland Fertility Group and TasIVF. CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy  Executive Producer: Melanie Tait Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri  Guests:  Dr Manuela Toledo, Fertility Specialist and OBGYN, Melbourne IVF; Tessa, pregnant with twins.  GET IN TOUCH: Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386. Email the show at podcast@mamamia.com.au Find more shows here... https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/ Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show today, we discuss everything sperm, egg and embryo donation and why you might choose to use a surrogate or gestational carrier.  Dr Manuela Toledo is back to talk us through the laws and legal rights of donors and recipients and what information is available to you when you choose to use a donor.  Plus, we are joined by Fertility Specialist, Dr Shadi Khashaba who shares his own journey with surrogacy.  If you are in a same-sex relationship, thinking about going it alone or think that donor sperm, eggs or embryos might be the best option for you, this episode has everything you need to know!  Get Me Pregnant is your no-BS guide to assisted fertility. Get Me Pregnant is a podcast by Mamamia made in partnership with IVFAustralia, Melbourne IVF, Queensland Fertility Group and TasIVF. CREDITS:  Hosts: Leigh Campbell and Rachel Corbett  Producers: Bridget Northeast and Cecelia Ramsdale With special thanks to Dr Manuela Toledo – Fertility Specialist, Melbourne IVF and Dr Shadi Khashaba – Fertility Specialist, IVF Australia GET IN TOUCH: Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386. Email the show at podcast@mamamia.com.au Find more shows here... https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/ Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show today, we talk about everything egg, sperm, and embryo freezing! If you are thinking about starting a family alone, haven't met the right person yet, are worried about your age,  are going through chemotherapy or are just curious, then you might have wondered about fertility preservation and if it could help in your situation.  Thre are so many reasons why freezing genetic material might be the right option for you and to explore them all, we are joined by fertility specialist Dr Raewyn Teirney.  Get Me Pregnant is your no-BS guide to assisted fertility. Get Me Pregnant is a podcast by Mamamia made in partnership with IVFAustralia, Melbourne IVF, Queensland Fertility Group and TasIVF. CREDITS:  Hosts: Leigh Campbell and Rachel Corbett  Producers: Bridget Northeast and Cecelia Ramsdale With special thanks to Dr Raewyn Teirney – Fertility Specialist, IVFAustralia GET IN TOUCH: Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386. Email the show at podcast@mamamia.com.au Find more shows here... https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/ Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show today, we cover the difficult and emotional topic of miscarriage.  Dr. Manuela Toledo is here to talk us through the facts including why miscarriage occurs and whether it affects your chances of future pregnancy. And Dr. Anne Coffey shares her personal experience with miscarriage and her advice on how to get the support you need during this difficult time Get Me Pregnant is your no-BS guide to assisted fertility. Get Me Pregnant is a podcast by Mamamia made in partnership with IVFAustralia, Melbourne IVF, Queensland Fertility Group and TasIVF. CREDITS:  Hosts: Leigh Campbell and Rachel Corbett  Producers: Bridget Northeast and Cecelia Ramsdale With special thanks to Dr. Anne Coffey, Fertility Specialist, Queensland Fertility Group & Dr. Manuela Toledo, Fertility Specialist at Melbourne IVF. SUPPORT Pink Elephants Support Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/pinkelephantssupport/ Sands https://www.sands.org.au/ Bears of Hope https://www.bearsofhope.org.au/ Most fertility clinics provide counselling services as part of your treatment, so don't be afraid to enquire after those services. Otherwise your local GP can also refer you to a counsellor with grief and loss experience.  GET IN TOUCH: Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386. Email the show at podcast@mamamia.com.au Find more shows here... https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/ Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show today, we discuss the two-week wait. What to expect, what support you might need, how to communicate what you are going through and how to pass the time when you're waiting to find out if your treatment worked.   And fertility specialist Dr Anne Coffey joins us to talk through how to look after your mental health when you are going through assisted fertility.  Plus, if you are going through IVF right now and want to know if air travel, altitude or stress could affect your chances of falling pregnant through assisted fertility, then this is the episode for you.  Get Me Pregnant is your no-BS guide to assisted fertility. Get Me Pregnant is a podcast by Mamamia made in partnership with IVFAustralia, Melbourne IVF, Queensland Fertility Group and TasIVF. CREDITS:  Hosts: Leigh Campbell and Rachel Corbett  Producers: Bridget Northeast and Cecelia Ramsdale With special thanks to Dr Anne Coffey – Fertility Specialist, Queensland Fertility Group GET IN TOUCH: Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386. Email the show at podcast@mamamia.com.au Find more shows here... https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/ Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show today, fertility specialist, Manuela Toledo joins us to talk through how to interpret IVF success rates and when you might consider doing pre-implementation genetic testing.  Plus, we dive deep on how artificial intelligence can select your best embryos to help you get pregnant. Get Me Pregnant is your no-BS guide to assisted fertility. Get Me Pregnant is a podcast by Mamamia made in partnership with IVFAustralia, Melbourne IVF, Queensland Fertility Group and TasIVF. CREDITS:  Hosts: Leigh Campbell and Rachel Corbett  Producers: Bridget Northeast and Cecelia Ramsdale With special thanks to Dr. Manuela Toledo – Fertility Specialist, Melbourne IVF GET IN TOUCH: Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386. Email the show at podcast@mamamia.com.au Find more shows here... https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/ Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show today, fertility specialist, Manuela Toledo is back to talk us through IVF. We'll break down the process, step by step, so you know exactly what's involved.  We'll also look at the risks and costs associated with treatment.  If you've got plenty of questions like whether you can use IVF to choose the gender of your baby, or if IVF increases the risk of multiple pregnancies, we're going to give you all the answers. Get Me Pregnant is your no-BS guide to assisted fertility. Get Me Pregnant is a podcast by Mamamia made in partnership with IVFAustralia, Melbourne IVF, Queensland Fertility Group and TasIVF. CREDITS:  Hosts: Leigh Campbell and Rachel Corbett  Producers: Bridget Northeast and Cecelia Ramsdale With special thanks to Dr. Manuela Toledo – Fertility Specialist, Melbourne IVF GET IN TOUCH: Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386. Email the show at podcast@mamamia.com.au Find more shows here... https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/ Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show today fertility specialist, Manuela Toledo is back to talk about the less invasive assisted fertility options you can try before IVF, and the tests you should do to figure out why things might not be working as they should be. Plus, can different sex positions help get you pregnant and is there any truth to the “sticking your legs in the air” myth?    Get Me Pregnant is your no-BS guide to assisted fertility. Get Me Pregnant is a podcast by Mamamia made in partnership with IVFAustralia, Melbourne IVF, Queensland Fertility Group and TasIVF. CREDITS:  Hosts: Leigh Campbell and Rachel Corbett  Producers: Bridget Northeast and Cecelia Ramsdale With special thanks to Dr. Manuela Toledo – Fertility Specialist, Melbourne IVF GET IN TOUCH: Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386. Email the show at podcast@mamamia.com.au Find more shows here... https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/ Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show today we're going to chat to fertility specialist, Manuela Toledo about how to get your body and mind ready if you're trying for a baby.  We're also going to look at what your partner can do to help and how you can tell if you need to see a specialist. Plus, we'll answer some of the most commonly asked questions about fertility including do previous abortions or the pill cause infertility? Get Me Pregnant is your no-BS guide to assisted fertility. Get Me Pregnant is a podcast by Mamamia made in partnership with IVFAustralia, Melbourne IVF, Queensland Fertility Group and TasIVF. CREDITS:  Hosts: Leigh Campbell and Rachel Corbett  Producers: Bridget Northeast and Cecelia Ramsdale With special thanks to Dr. Manuela Toledo – Fertility Specialist, Melbourne IVF GET IN TOUCH: Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386. Email the show at podcast@mamamia.com.au Find more shows here... https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/ Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.