Chantelle joins today's episode to share her 4-year long journey, which included 5 specialist, countless tests, tears and back-to-back failures, Chantelle followed her intuition and gut in the search for answers. Follow Chantelle on socials @ https://www.instagram.com/chantelle.barresi/ https://www.pinkelephants.org.au/ DISCLAIMER: please refer to your medical professional for medical advice as this podcast is based on individual personal experiences. This specific episode is relating to fertility treatments and medical procedures taken place in the Australia Socials: https://www.instagram.com/ivfrealtalkpodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@ivfrealtalkpodcast Email: [email protected]

In today's episode, we chat with Carissa, an experienced acupuncturist, about the role acupuncture can play in supporting IVF journeys. She answers all of our questions and explains how acupuncture works alongside IVF treatments to enhance success. Carissa discusses the best times to begin acupuncture, the frequency of sessions, and the overall benefits it can offer throughout the IVF process. A big thank you to Carissa for joining us and sharing her insights — we learned so much!. Carissa's current clinic; Nuwa Natural Health https://nuwanaturalhealth.com.au/ Sydney clinic: Acupuncture Pregnancy Clinic https://acupuncturepregnancy.com.au/

Yana, a lawyer and a typical Type A personality, joins us from the UK to share her IVF journey, which began with back-to-back total fertilisation failure rounds—something that only happens 2-5% of the time in IVF. Feeling lost and confused, she traveled to Belgium to participate in a scientific experiment, determined to find answers. Unfortunately, Yana was left with more questions than answers. After enduring further devastating blows and heartbreaking losses, she found a single glimmer of hope and traveled abroad once again, this time to her home country, Russia. Yana reveals how shocked she was by the new protocol, which resulted in PGT-tested normal embryos! TW: medical termination mentioned https://www.pinkelephants.org.au/ DISCLAIMER: please refer to your medical professional for medical advice as this podcast is based on individual personal experiences. This specific episode is relating to fertility treatments and medical procedures taken place in the United Kingdom and Russia. Socials: https://www.instagram.com/ivfrealtalkpodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@ivfrealtalkpodcast Email: [email protected]

When Sarah and her husband decided they were ready to try for a baby the unthinkable happened, her husband got diagnosed with cancer, after successful radiotherapy treatment they were faced with further challenges and told they would need to delay trying for a further 6 months, after patiently waiting yet again it was not straight forward as they struggled to conceive on their own. Sarah asked for help and found a fertility specialist to help guide them on their journey which ended in a surprising outcome. This is a great episode for anyone who is wanting to hear a story of IVF working the first time. Beyond Blue - (Mental health support) https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-supporthttps://www.pinkelephants.org.au/ DISCLAIMER: please refer to your medical professional for medical advice as this podcast is based on individual personal experiences. This specific episode is relating to fertility treatments and medical procedures taken place in Australia. Socials: https://www.instagram.com/ivfrealtalkpodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@ivfrealtalkpodcast Email: [email protected] Clinic and Doctor: https://www.genea.com.au/Specialist/0039e000001pCZhAAM/sonal-karia

Dee's IVF Journey has been nothing short of a rollercoaster, filled with hope, heartache and heartbreak, many closed doors, additional diagnoses including a missed diagnosis that prolonged the struggle. The emotional toll of a failed egg donor round from a friend was heavy, leaving feelings of disappointment and uncertainty. However the search for alternatives led to a couple willing to donate their embryos, which opened a new door of possibilities. Beyond Blue - (Mental health support) https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-supporthttps://www.pinkelephants.org.au/ DISCLAIMER: please refer to your medical professional for medical advice as this podcast is based on individual personal experiences. This specific episode is relating to fertility treatments and medical procedures taken place in Australia. Socials: https://www.instagram.com/ivfrealtalkpodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@ivfrealtalkpodcast Email: [email protected] Dr Anu Kaur - https://www.aurorawomenshealth.com.au/

In today's episode you will hear Stacy's 7 year long journey to motherhood, it has been one of resilience, determination and advocacy. Through it all Stace has demonstrated incredible strength whilst holding on to hope and leaning into her faith which helped carried her through some of her lowest points. Beyond Blue - (Mental health support) https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support DISCLAIMER: please refer to your medical professional for medical advice as this podcast is based on individual personal experiences. This specific episode is relating to fertility treatments and medical procedures taken place in Australia and South Africa. Socials: https://www.instagram.com/ivfrealtalkpodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@ivfrealtalkpodcast Email: [email protected]

Lisa a IVF sonographer and ultrasound educator joins the podcast to give us a great insight into what to expect in your IVF monitoring appointments. Lisa answer's all of your questions about; follicles and ovulation, she also explains why sometimes scans can be silent? And of course, Wanda (the lovely probe that is involved in transvaginal scans) Lucy and Yaelle were lucky enough to both be scanned by Lisa on their journeys which lead them to the opportunity to sit down and talk the beautifully kind Lisa. Beyond Blue - (Mental health support) https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-supporthttps://www.pinkelephants.org.au/ DISCLAIMER: please refer to your medical professional for medical advice as this podcast is based on individual personal experiences. This specific episode is relating to fertility treatments and medical procedures taken place in Australia. Socials: https://www.instagram.com/ivfrealtalkpodcast/ Email: [email protected]

Sammi joins the podcast today to share her IVF journey, Sammi talks openly about her mental health struggles when going through infertility grief and loss, she also talks about her supportive and committed care team that helped carry her through some of her darkest days and hardest times. Beyond Blue - (Mental health support) https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-supporthttps://www.pinkelephants.org.au/ DISCLAIMER: please refer to your medical professional for medical advice as this podcast is based on individual personal experiences. This specific episode is relating to fertility treatments and medical procedures taken place in Australia. Socials: https://www.instagram.com/ivfrealtalkpodcast/ Email: [email protected] Dr Tina Fleming : https://graceprivate.com.au/team/dr-tina-fleming/

Season one has come to an end! Lucy and Yaelle answer all of your questions, reflect on the season and talk about what is to come in season two! The pod will be back in a few short weeks. Socials: https://www.instagram.com/ivfrealtalkpodcast/ Email: [email protected]

Liz shares her IVF Journey with us today and talks about what it’s like to be a poor responder with a low AMH reading when going through fertility treatments. Liz shares how her and her husband would get through back-to-back rounds resulting in no embryos, Liz also talks about the lead up to her best and final IVF round. She also shares where she is today. Beyond Blue - (Mental health support) https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-supporthttps://www.pinkelephants.org.au/ DISCLAIMER: please refer to your medical professional for medical advice as this podcast is based on individual personal experiences. This specific episode is relating to fertility treatments and medical procedures taken place in Australia. Socials: https://www.instagram.com/ivfrealtalkpodcast/ Email: [email protected] Liz’s business https://www.oacreations.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/o.a_creations/ Dr Elizabeth Maxwell https://www.drelizabethmaxwell.com/ Jacqueline Hyslop https://synergiehealth.com.au/