Latest Infertility support Podcast Episodes
S3 E2. Miscarriage Series - Amy & Kaz from Sands on support during pregnancy, baby and infant loss
Infertility Sisters - September 13, 2022 18:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsToday we are joined by the wonderful Amy & Kaz who are volunteers for Sands Taranaki. They are both bereaved parents who now support others through miscarriage, baby and infant loss. Sands is a registered charity operated solely by volunteers. They provide meaningful support to bereaved famili...
S3 E1. When IVF fails....Welcome Back to Season 3 - Jasmyn takes us through her IVF story
Infertility Sisters - September 06, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWelcome back to Season 3! In today's episode host of the podcast Jasmyn talks us through her first round of IVF, which as the title suggests, wasn't successful. We go into all the details, stepping you through the IVF process from start to finish. We also spend time talking through the emotion...
S3 E1. When IVF fails....Welcome Back to Season 3 - Jasmyn takes us through her IVF story
Infertility Sisters - September 06, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWelcome back to Season 3! In today's episode host of the podcast Jasmyn talks us through her first round of IVF, which as the title suggests, wasn't successful. We go into all the details, stepping you through the IVF process from start to finish. We also spend time talking through the emotion...
S2 E14. Season Finale - An update from Jasmyn! The ups and downs of TTC
Infertility Sisters - June 21, 2022 18:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsHost of the podcast, Jasmyn, gives an update on how the last few months of trying to conceive have been. She covers: An update on the abnormal scan An update on surgery Preparing for IVF The idea of pregnancy after loss Waiting, waiting, waiting A personal health hurdle This episod...
S2 E13. Kristyna's Story! Ovarian Failure, Egg Donor IVF, Successful Transfer, Positive Experience
Infertility Sisters - June 14, 2022 19:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsKristyna got some news that no 29 year old would want to hear, she took it in her stride and looked into egg donation in order to start her family. This is her story. It involves: Ovarian failure at age 29 Told using an egg donor or adoption are her only options to start her family Friend ...
S2 E12. Kaitlyn’s Story! PCOS, IVF, OHSS, IUI, Ovulation Induction Meds, Early Twenties, Pregnancy
Infertility Sisters - May 31, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsKaitlyn’s Story is one you don’t want to miss! Her journey involved: Unexplained infertility Early twenties Polycystic ovaries (PCOS) Metformin Letrozole Monitored and unmonitored cycles Irregular cycles Chlomid IUI x2 IVF - no embryos from first round IVF round 2 OHSS - hospit...
S2 E11. Kiel’s Story! Endometriosis, No Ovulation, Ovulation Induction Meds, Higher BMI, Pregnancy
Infertility Sisters - May 24, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsKiel is here this week to share her story navigating trying to conceive over a three year period. Her story involves: Early twenties Chemical pregnancy at 18 Endometriosis Surgery Not ovulating Support through family planning Multiple rounds of Letrozole Didnt qualify for IVF due t...
S2 E10. Clare’s Story! Unexplained Infertility, Emotional Struggle, Endometriosis, IVF, Multiple Transfers, Miscarriages
Infertility Sisters - May 17, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis episode is a special one as you will hear that Clare has not been one to open up about her feelings throughout her trying to conceive journey. She really delves into how she actually has been doing beneath the surface level whilst chatting to us. It’s a vulnerable episode that we know is go...
S2 E9. Kendall's Story! Endometriosis, Fallopian Tubes Removed, IVF, Multiple Transfers, Miscarriage, Pregnancy
Infertility Sisters - May 10, 2022 18:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsKendall has had quite the journey and we are so pleased she was willing to share with us. Her story involves: Endometriosis Multiple surgeries Post operative infection Fallopian tubes removed ACC funded IVF IVF rounds x2 Delayed transfer until ready to conceive Partner deployed to Ir...
S2 E8. Paula's Story! Secondary Infertility, Male Factor, IVF, Miscarriage, Chemical Pregnancy
Infertility Sisters - May 03, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis week we chat to Paula and hear all about her experience dealing with secondary infertility. Her story involves: Secondary infertility Male factor IVF Multiple transfers Twin pregnancy and miscarriage Chemical pregnancy Pregnancy and missed miscarriage Waiting for public round She ...
S2 E7. Rochelle’s Story! Egg donor, decision to not have kids, IVF, relationship with recipients
Infertility Sisters - April 19, 2022 19:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWow, it was so great to chat to Rochelle and hear a story from another point of view - an egg donor! She shares her experience which has been so positive. We chat about: Her why Decision to not have kids What the process looks like as an egg donor 3 donations, 3 rounds of IVF Open contac...
S2 E6. Jasmyn's Update! Life post miscarriage, where to from here, covid and fertility treatment
Infertility Sisters - April 12, 2022 18:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsHost of the podcast, Jasmyn, gives an update a few months on from their miscarriage. She covers: How she is doing The conflict in trying to decide where to from here Abnormal scan Surgery Impact of getting covid Delays The waiting game Jasmyn gives you a glimpse into the day to day o...
S2 E5. Kristen’s Story! Retrograde Ejaculate, IVF, 6 Year Journey, Miscarriage, Pregnancy
Infertility Sisters - April 05, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIt was a privilege to chat to Kristen and hear all about the journey she has been on through navigating infertility. Her story involved: Retrograde ejaculate, male factor infertility 6 year journey Trying medication and at home IUI IVF - 4 rounds Low number of embryos Raising funds for IV...
S2 E5. Kristen’s Story! Retrograde Ejaculation, IVF, 6 Year Journey, Miscarriage, Pregnancy
Infertility Sisters - April 05, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIt was a privilege to chat to Kirsten and hear all about the journey she has been on through navigating infertility. Her story involved: Retrograde ejaculation, male factor infertility 6 year journey Trying medication and at home IUI IVF - 4 rounds Low number of embryos Raising funds for ...
S2 E4. Rachael’s Story! Hashimotos, Anovulation, Letrozole, IVF, Pregnancy, Miscarriage
Infertility Sisters - March 22, 2022 18:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis weeks episode is all about Rachael and her story navigating infertility. Her story involves: Hashimotos Thyroiditis Anovulation Referred to FA after 6 months TTC Letrozole / clomiphene IVF Fresh transfer Medicated frozen transfer Losing weight to qualify for public funding Chemic...
S2 E3. Erin's Story! TTC Early Twenties, Endometriosis, Severe Male Factor, IVF, Pregnancy
Infertility Sisters - March 15, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWe had the pleasure of chatting to Erin about her infertility journey. Her story covers: TTC in early twenties Endometriosis Possible PCOS Severe male factor/sperm banking HSG procedure Laparoscopy Blocked tube IVF Pregnancy Bleeding in first trimester Hyperemesis
S2 E2. April’s Story! Solo Journey, Sperm Donor, IUI, IVF, Endometriosis, Miscarriage, Chemical Pregnancy
Infertility Sisters - March 08, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWe are so grateful April was willing to be so open about her TTC journey. It’s such an empowering story and we were transfixed! Her story involves: Solo journey (single parent by choice) Sperm donor Endometriosis Multiple rounds of IUI Multiple rounds of IVF Low numbers of embryos Misca...
S2 E1. Pregnancy & Miscarriage...Welcome Back to Season 2 - We have a lot to catch you up on!
Infertility Sisters - March 01, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsPhew, it’s a long one! Welcome back to Season 2. In this first episode back we catch you up on what has been going on these last few months for the two of us. We cover an IVF transfer process, pregnancy and miscarriage. Please tune in only if you are in the right place to listen to these topics...
S1 E10. Women’s Health Acupuncturist - Nicola Douglas. How acupuncture works and all things fertility!
Infertility Sisters - December 21, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsOur weekly update goes to 25.15. Lydia talks about her positive egg collection experience and Jasmyn chats about her 28 day cycle and gives a surgery update. In this episode we finally get to chat to our acupuncturist - Nicola Douglas! We cover: How does acupuncture work? Chinese herbs When...
S1 E10. Women’s Health Acupuncturist - Nicola Douglas. How acupuncture works and all things fertility!
Infertility Sisters - December 21, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsOur weekly update goes to 25.15. Lydia talks about her positive egg collection experience and Jasmyn chats about her 28 day cycle and gives a surgery update. In this episode we finally get to chat to our acupuncturist - Nicola Douglas! We cover: How does acupuncture work? Chinese herbs When...
S1 E9. Cat’s Story! Translocation Genetic Condition, Multiple IVF Rounds, PGS, Miscarriage, Traumatic Egg Collections
Infertility Sisters - December 14, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsSettle in to listen to Cat’s journey to conceiving! We cover: Balanced Translocation 3x IVF rounds Traumatic egg collection stories General aesthetic for egg collections PGS - Genetic testing of embryos Emotional toll Impact of Covid/lockdown on treatment Trying naturally Miscarriage C...
S1 E8. Pelvic Health Physio - Emma Perks. Get curious with your body!
Infertility Sisters - December 07, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis weeks update goes to 26.51 - Jasmyn is emotional as things keep changing and Lydia is in the thick of IVF! In this episode we chat to Emma Perks from Full Circle Physio and we cover: Her personal TTC journey, PCOS diagnosis, ovulation medication Using your period as the Fifth Vital Sign...
S1 E8. Pelvic Health Physio - Emma Perks. Get curious with your body!
Infertility Sisters - December 07, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis weeks update goes to 26.51 - Jasmyn is emotional as things keep changing and Lydia is in the thick of IVF! In this episode we chat to Emma Perks from Full Circle Physio and we cover: Her personal TTC journey, PCOS diagnosis, ovulation medication Using your period as the Fifth Vital Sign...
S1 E7. IVF in NZ! What is the basic process, the costs involved and how do you qualify for public funding?
Infertility Sisters - November 30, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis weeks update goes to 28.15 mins. Jasmyn might be heading down a new path and Lydia is starting IVF! This episode is a bit of a different one for us. We wanted to capture the NZ experience of IVF and create an episode that you can listen to if you think IVF might be in your future or if yo...
Season 2 Finale: Therapist Savannah Answers Your Questions
IVFU - November 24, 2021 05:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 33 ratingsTherapist and fertility/adoption expert Savannah Sanfield answers your questions about emotions, self-care, marriage during infertility, adoption, surrogacy, childfree living, third party reproduction, jealousy, resentment, self-image, self-hatred, RESOLVE.org insecurity, identity crises, co-dep...
S1 E6. Nadia's Story! Endometriosis, Adenomyosis, Letrozole, Advocating for yourself
Infertility Sisters - November 23, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis weeks update is a heavy one! Skip to 25 mins if you don’t want to tune in, it covers: Jasmyn - follow up phone consult with FA about test results, potential surgery, struggling. Lydia - scheduling in IVF, cancelling trips, shift in the feeling of the two week wait. We had the pleasure...
From a Salsa Jar to My Son: Alix Olson's Alternative Road to Motherhood
IVFU - November 17, 2021 08:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 33 ratingsWriter/activist/spoken word star Alix Olson has never been predictable, but no one is more surprised than she to realize how much it means to be a mother. Hear the origin story of her first son, born after her sperm donor made his contribution into a "well-rinsed Tostitos jar," and her shock at ...
S1 E5. Trying To Conceive 101!
Infertility Sisters - November 16, 2021 18:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThe one where two girls who can’t get pregnant, tell you how to get pregnant 😂 So you want to conceive a baby… now what?! We wanted to put this episode together to talk through the basics of trying to conceive. In this episode we cover: What preparation to do before trying to conceive Mens...
Dynamic Do-Over: How Infertility Inspired a Mother and Daughter
IVFU - November 10, 2021 08:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 33 ratingsDaughter Nicole founded a surrogacy agency after her struggle with infertility, while her mother Pam launched the Baby Quest Foundation to award grants for fertility treatments to those who can't afford it. After struggling for years with infertility, through IVF, miscarriages, fertility treatme...
S1 E4. All about the Fertility Awareness Method!
Infertility Sisters - November 09, 2021 17:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn this episode we chat all about the Fertility Awareness Method (FAM). Do you know when you are fertile in your cycle? Why the heck do these girls keep going on about cervical mucus and tracking their temperature?! Join us this week as we attempt to impart our knowledge on what we’ve learnt ov...
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