LET'S TALK IVF
It is mid February and by now 99.9% of the New Years Resolutions that you have made have fallen behind schedule or simply been abandoned! You are not alone though, change is really hard to achieve for most of us, we are hard wired to do what we know and stay within our comfort zone, it is safer there!
So what are the 3 changes and how can you make these work for you?
During my conversations with clients over the years, it is apparent that Finances are a considerable area of concern for most people when they require fertility treatment. Next to relationship problems and breakdown, finances are a significant reason that prevent people from seeking further treatment.
In Australia the average cost of an IVF cycle is approximately $10,000, however in that cost you must also consider the extras and the hidden costs that you may not have budgeted for when embarking on your treatment.
This podcast episode is all about Communication … so often this gets strained and a difficult when you are undergoing fertility treatment. Not only with your loved ones, also with your work colleagues, family and friends.
What are some easy to use tools and strategies to assist you?
What are the 5 Love Languages and how can you use this to improve connection?
The most important tool you can have in communication is probably one you have not considered … have a listen and let me know your thoughts!
In this episode of Let’s Talk IVF we will be talking about Back to Back Cycles, what are they, when will you have them and what do you need to consider.
This week I spoke with Narelle Stegehuis from Bump Fertility in Melbourne about her practice and the fertility patients she assists.
Narelle has over 20 years of experience and has specialised in the treatment of fertility, she is currently studying for her PhD in this area.
Very passionate about her craft, you will hear stories of her success and the reasons behind using naturopathy and herbal medicine to treat various underlying fertility issues.
You can connect with Narelle through her website, link below –
https://conceive.bumpfertility.com/
Routine Screening, what is it and when should it be performed for fertility assessment?
Currently there is no schedule for such testing, the reality is if routine screening was conducted early, different choices could be made, with potential treatment and/or intervention.
Most clients find out they have fertility issues after having tried to conceive naturally for some time, however if given the knowledge earlier, they would have made different plans with their lives and family planning.
This week I spoke with Mike Berkley, founder of The Berkley Center for Reproductive Wellness in Manhattan New York. Mike has over 20 years of experience treating fertility patients with Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs, he has an incredible depth of knowledge in this area and is passionate about helping patients achieve their dream of pregnancy, after experiencing his own problems with fertility in previous years. We talk about Women and Men’s Fertility and how Acupuncture can assist with pregnancy outcomes. Mike treats patients around USA and Internationally, so distance is not a problem when it comes to seeking wisdom from this dedicated Healer.
To contact Mike – http://www.berkleycenter.com/
In this episode we will talk about when you will see the Scientist and get a chance to talk to them about your treatment.
The Scientist is testing your blood samples, preparing the sperm sample, collecting your oocytes, checking for fertilisation, assessing your embryos and choosing the best one for transfer.
After a recent conversation with a client who asked me about getting pregnant at the age of 45 years old, I thought I would talk a little about natural conception and things to consider.
Statistically speaking humans have a 25% chance of conception naturally in any given cycle with the highest percentage seen with 22-26 year old women, this rapidly declines with age. At the age of 45 years it is anywhere from 1-3% at the very highest.
Join me for this podcast to hear the 3 things that I discuss with clients routinely asking about conception.
Why I Quit Sugar by Sarah Wilson is my recommended reading title for investigating just how much sugar you are consuming.
It has been 40 years since the first IVF baby Louise Brown was born on 25th July 1978. Having a look back at some of the changes and advances that allow clients to undergo treatment and have the chance to achieve pregnancy, where previously these options were not a consideration. Changes in media, techniques, donors options now widely available and Surrogacy. There have never before been so many options to achieve pregnancy for anyone embarking on this journey.
