Best Donorconception Podcasts (2024)

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Ro - Fertility Nutrition Questions & Answers 35:01

2d ago35:01

35:01

In this week’s episode of The Fertility Podcast, Kate is joined by the Ro Huntriss - fertility dietitian to answer some quick fire nutrition FAQ’s. Ro shares lots of interesting evidence based facts and little tips. So buckle up for a speedy episode and don’t forget to grab a note pad! During this episode, Ro and Kate cover topics such as whether y…

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Anita - Making the difficult decision to end a pregnancy for medical reasons (TMFR) 31:06

35m ago31:06

31:06

*Just a little trigger warning for this episode as there are mentions of termination for medical reasons and pregnancy loss, so if you aren’t feeling in the right place today, perhaps come back another day when you feel a little bit stronger. But don’t forget that The Fertility Podcast has plenty of back catalog for you to listen to! On today’s epi…

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Jade - What is Ectopic Pregnancy? 33:02

10d ago33:02

33:02

*Just a little trigger warning, this episode mentions miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy. If today is a day you’re not feeling too strong, perhaps leave this episode for another day. We have a HUGE back catalog to dive into, so there may be something else you fancy instead. * Joining Kate on The Fertility Podcast this week is Jade. In this episode, …

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How do embryologists grade your embryos? 32:36

22d ago32:36

32:36

To kick start this new series of The Fertility Podcast, Kate is joined by a returning guest and friend of the podcast, Lucy Lines. Lucy is an embryologist in Australia, she is also a fertility educator and advocate. On today’s episode, Lucy is chatting all about embryo grading and what it is and how it’s done. Lucy explains how to grade an embryo a…

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Kayleigh - Fertility Mapper 38:48

2M ago38:48

38:48

*Just a little note: There is a little bit of background noise as Kayleigh joins me from a busy office. We’ve done our best to minimise it, but apologies if you hear a bit of background noise. * In what is the last episode of this current series, I am delighted to be joined by Kayleigh the founder of Fertility Mapper. Fertility Mapper aims to perso…

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Jessica Hepburn 33:12

3M ago33:12

33:12

In this episode of The Fertility Podcast, we are joined by a friend of the podcast, and as this episode comes out just a few days after International Women’s Day - one hell of a woman - Jessica Hepburn. Jessica is an author, arts producer and, using her own words, ‘the most unlikely adventure activist’! Jessica returns to talk about her latest book…

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Kate & Andreia: MRKH and being empowered to keep searching for the answer 31:21

2M ago31:21

31:21

In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Andreia Trigo @andreiatrigorn, a fellow nurse and the CEO and founder of Enhanced Fertility. We’re talking all about Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser also known as MRKH. Yep, you can be forgiven for not knowing much, if anything about this rare condition that severely impacts your fertility potential. Essentially…

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Gemma: The IVF & Donor Conception Diaries 34:31

4M ago34:31

34:31

This episode of The Fertility Podcast I am joined by Gemma. Gemma is going to be sharing her IVF journey with us as she goes through the process and on to the next step of donor conception. From this episode onwards, we are going to be keeping up to date with Gemma, so tune in each episode to hear a little update from Gemma. In this episode, howeve…

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Kate - Navigating Private IVF & The Darker Side of Fertility 'Treatments' 41:09

3M ago41:09

41:09

In this episode of The Fertility Podcast, I’m discussing how to navigate through the private IVF system. It’s a topic I’ve wanted to record for an age, mainly because many of you book in to see me for advice and support on this very topic. It seems to be a big pain point. In the UK we’re not familiar with accessing private healthcare, so how do you…

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Helena Teede - the PCOS name change & guidelines 46:15

5M ago46:15

46:15

Happy New Year and welcome back to The Fertility Podcast. In this first episode of the new series, I'm joined Professor Helena Teede all the way from Australia! Helena is one of the authors of the International PCOS Guidelines and is here to talk about the changes to the PCOS guidelines and the proposed PCOS name change. We discuss PCOS in general,…

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Morven - Accessing Fertility Treatments in Rural Areas 27:17

5M ago27:17

27:17

Morven is an independent fertility nurse specialist living in rural Scotland, and also a nurse working in cancer care within the NHS. She joins the podcast to talk about the difficulties faced by women and couples accessing fertility treatments in Scotland and the general lack of provision across the country. What we discussed: The difficulties fac…

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Katie - Pregnancy Loss & Secondary Infertility 32:42

6M ago32:42

32:42

Trigger Warning - This episode contains discussion surrounding Pregnancy loss. If today is not a good day, please come back to this episode when you're feeling a little stronger. Here at The Fertility podcast, we're always here for you. We're delighted that this week's episode is sponsored by The Lowdown - the place to get the lowdown on your repro…

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Mike - Talking Surrogacy 30:07

6M ago30:07

30:07

In this episode of the Fertility Podcast, I am joined by Mike Johnson-Ellis who is here to talk all about surrogacy. We talked about the ins and outs of surrogacy, his own surrogacy journey and how that led to the launching of TwoDadsUK and Your Surrogacy Journey. Mike and his partner Wez aim to support couples who are starting their own surrogacy …

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Frank Fallon - Male Factor Infertility 30:00

7M ago30:00

30:00

This week is National Fertility Awareness Week and we thought it was important to discuss male factor infertility. MFI is sometimes hidden in plain sight, as far too often (both by medical professionals and the TTC community) the focus is on the impact on us women. Therefore, joining me today on the Fertility Podcast is Frank Fallon a.k.a @betatwin…

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Siobhan & Kate - Premature Ovarian Insufficiency 31:13

7M ago31:13

31:13

In this episode of the Fertility Podcast, I am joined by Doctor Siobhan O'Sullivan and my friend and colleague - Women's Nurse Specialist Kate Pleace to talk about premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) and World Menopause day. We talk about Siobhan's experience of being diagnosis with POI in her early 30's, and Kate discusses the fertility options …

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Tess Souray - IVF, pregnancy loss & Genetic Testing 24:33

8M ago24:33

24:33

This week's episode comes with a trigger warning as we are discussing pregnancy loss. If you are struggling right now, perhaps leave this episode for when you are feeling a little bit stronger and please do access all the support out there that is available to you. On what is Baby Loss Awareness Week, I am delighted to be joined by the lovely Tess …

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Laura & How to become Fertility aware 31:27

8M ago31:27

31:27

This episode of The Fertility Podcast is all about the practice of Fertility awareness. Fertility Awareness may not be a term that you’ve heard previously, or you might be an expert! Essentially the term means understanding your body and becoming more aware of the changes throughout your cycle. I discuss how you can become more aware of what is hap…

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Kate Pleace & World Childless Week 32:54

9M ago32:54

32:54

Joining us this week, on what is World Childless Week, is a familiar face. As some of you will know, Kate Pleace is one half of the ‘Kate’ double act, as she works with me in my practice seeing many of our fertility and menopause patients. However, Kate is more than just that - she’s also my beautiful friend. Kate and I first met here on The Fertil…

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Sophie Martin - The Infertile Midwife 39:37

9M ago39:37

39:37

*Trigger Warning: Mentions of pregnancy loss* In this episode of The Fertility Podcast I chat with the Infertile Midwife, Sophie Martin about infertility, IVF and pregnancy loss. Sophie’s experiences inspired her to write a deeply personal and moving memoir and changed her perspective on her practice as a midwife. Sophie shares how pregnancy loss c…

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IVF Clinics & Emotional Support with Sarah Banks 31:27

10M ago31:27

31:27

Welcome back to the Fertility Podcast, after our summer break we return with Fertility Coach Sarah Banks to talk about support (or sadly the lack of) in IVF clinics. Both Sarah and I hear frequently, from the people we support, that there is just not enough emotional support in clinics. Sarah is working hard to raise awareness of this with fertilit…

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Shaun - Male Factor Fertility & Support 28:23

12M ago28:23

28:23

This week we have a friend of the podcast returning to chat. Shaun a.k.a @knackered_knackers was previously on the podcast talking about his fertility journey using donor sperm. You can check out his previous episode Sperm Banter on the Fertility Podcast website. Now he is back with updates and more! Tune in to listen to what he is doing now and ho…

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Zoe - Donor Conception & not giving up 36:10

1y ago36:10

36:10

This episode of the Fertility Podcast, Zoe is joining me as we talk about the importance of feeling empowered on your fertility journey and being able to advocate for yourself. Zoe talks about her infertility and how it led her to using donor eggs and the obstacles that she and her partner faced in order to create their family. What we discussed: H…

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Martha - IVF & the benefits of journaling 27:43

1y ago27:43

27:43

The Fertility Podcast is honoured to be joined by Martha, founder of Martha Brook Stationary. Tune in to listen to Martha as she talks about the origins of Martha Brook Stationary and her own fertility journey involving 7 rounds of IVF and a battle with endometriosis. What we discuss: The origins of Martha Brook London Martha on her diagnosis of En…

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Amy - Mindfulness and Fertility 19:03

1y ago19:03

19:03

Warning: Explicit content Welcome to the Mindfulness episode! Joining me today is Amy Polly who is a Mindfullness Teacher and we will be talking about how mindfulness can help with fertility. Amy will give some tips on how you can have a go at mindfulness in your daily life. What we discussed: What drew Amy to mindfulness and how it has helped her …

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Rachel - Trauma & Fertility 29:56

1y ago29:56

29:56

Trigger Warning: mentions of domestic abuse and infant loss In this episode, I am joined by Social worker Rachel who became a young mum and experienced many hurdles through her fertility journey. Rachel talks about her son being diagnosed with Tay-Sachs disease and the journey they went on, the aftermath and starting trying to conceive. What we dis…

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Kate - Stress and Fertility 18:00

1y ago18:00

18:00

Tune in to listen to me talking about stress and how it affects your fertility journey. Take an opportunity to put the kettle on and relax while listening to this episode as I bust some myths about stress. What I discuss: The research and science behind stress The ‘flight or fight’ response Short and long time effects on the body Professor Jacky Bo…

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Paulina - Fertility & Cancer 25:48

1y ago25:48

25:48

Welcome back to The Fertility Podcast. We’ve had a bit of a break and now we’re back sounding a little different! It’s just me - Kate. Nat is off working hard with her Fertility Matters at Work co-founders and so, I’ve taken control of the reins! In this first episode, my guest is Paulina, Paulina, who was diagnosed with PCOS 4 years previously, th…

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The Fertility Podcast in 2023 0:55

1y ago0:55

0:55

Have a listen to hear what you can expect from the new look podcast, now hosted by Kate Davies, as of Monday 6th March.By NATCHAT PRODUCTIONS LTD

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What 2023 will bring for The Fertility Podcast 18:12

1+ y ago18:12

18:12

So this is a goodbye from me - Natalie, but it's going to be a Hello from Kate... and in this slightly indulgent final episode, you'll hear a little bit from me as to my decision to stop publising this podcast with me at the helm and my plans to hand over the mic to my trusty co-host Kate Davies who is soon going to be sharing more about her plans …

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Bitesize: What to expect at your initial consultation at CRGH 7:17

2y ago7:17

7:17

Welcome to the latest episode of The Fertility Podcast Bitesize. We are in conversation again with Dr Theodorou, a Consultant Gynaecologist and Specialist in Reproductive Medicine at the Centre for Reproductive and Genetic Health explaining what patients can expect during their first consultation with a fertility consultant What we discussed: Reaso…

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The Future of IVF 45:19

2y ago45:19

45:19

Earlier in this series, we spoke about the Corporate world of IVF and how clinics around the world were consolidating, and what that meant for you the patient. In this episode, we’re looking at the future of IVF and our first conversation is with Stuart Lavery, a senior consultant gynaecologist, a well-respected member of the global human fertility…

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Bitesize - Inside the Lab at CRGH 6:58

2y ago6:58

6:58

Welcome to another episode of The Fertility Podcast bitesize, with The Centre for Reproductive and Genetic Health (CRGH) in this snippet, we’re going to be hearing from Xavier Brunetti, Deputy Head of Embryology to talk you through the lab set-up at CRGH. It’s fascinating getting to understand more about what happens post egg collection in the lab …

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Bitesize: Why an IVF cycle doesn't work 9:48

2y ago9:48

9:48

This episode of The Fertility Podcast Bitesize is a conversation with Dr Matt Prior, a doctor in Newcastle, and an NHS consultant one of 143 experts is answering more of your questions over at fertially.com who we've worked with to make this bitesize chunk for you. In this episode Matt explains what tests you can expect prior to starting IVF treatm…

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What happens to frozen embryos when patients don’t want to be found? 37:04

2y ago37:04

37:04

This is a timely episode as the HFEA has just announced a change in the law for the storage of our frozen eggs, embryos, and sperms. From 1 July 2022, all patients can store their eggs, sperm, and embryos for their own treatment for up to 55 years, you just must make sure you provide consent every 10 years. Frozen Embryos are a topic that I do find…

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What happens to our frozen embryos? 47:52

2y ago47:52

47:52

We’re in a conversation about what happens to our frozen embryos and the future of cryo storage with Cynthia Hudson, VP of Clinical Strategy & Specimen Services at TMRW, and Elizabeth Carr, the first IVF baby born in the United States. To give you a bit of background, Cynthia is an embryologist and medical technologist with over 20 years of experie…

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Bitesize: The importance of support and self-care during your IVF cycle - from the Nurses at CRGH 9:25

2y ago9:25

9:25

Welcome to the latest episode of The Fertility Podcast Bitesize. We are in conversation again with Kirsty Lee Wright and Joycelia Green, two Senior Nurses at The Centre for Reproductive and Genetic Health explaining how valuable getting emotional support during your treatment is, whether it's from professionals or from your friends. Plus the import…

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Corporate IVF - Who is really in charge? 40:56

2y ago40:56

40:56

In this episode of Behind the Scenes of IVF, we’re looking at who owns the clinics, with there being more groups, more venture capitalists, and more private equity. What does this mean for you, the patient? How might it impact your decision-making? What might the benefits be? We’re in conversation with James Nicopoullus, Medical Director at The Lis…

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How Happy is Your Embryologist 58:38

2y ago58:38

58:38

In this episode we’re talking to some incredibly passionate people who absolutely love their jobs - meet the Embryologists and learn about the highs and lows of their work as we talk to 3 female and one male embryologist - in a field that is over 75% female. We hear from Alease Daniel, Victoria Wigley, Dani Smale, and Giles Palmer about what makes …

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Bitesize: Nurses' top tips for your IVF cycle - at CRGH 4:57

2y ago4:57

4:57

Welcome to the latest episode of The Fertility Podcast Bitesize. We are in conversation with Kirsty-Lee Wright and Joycelia Green, two Senior Nurses at The Centre for Reproductive and Genetic Health who are sharing some top tips for your IVF cycle that they gathered from the 28 strong nurse team at the clinic. The nurses are always on hand to hold …

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How Green is the IVF sector? 37:11

2y ago37:11

37:11

Welcome back to The Fertility Podcast, yes it’s been a while since our main series was published and with this one, we’re going Behind The Scenes of IVF and in our first episode, we’re starting a conversation about the IVF sector’s green credentials. We hear from locum Embryologist Dani Smale, who started her training at CARE Fertility London where…

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Understanding Fertility Hormones with Mira 7:57

2y ago7:57

7:57

This episode of The Fertility Podcast Bitesize is in partnership with Mira, and you’ll be hearing from its founder Sylvia Kang to explain why it’s important to understand your fertility hormones and how monitoring them is a great way to help you understand whether or not you are ovulating and what might be going on with your menstrual cycle. Mira d…

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Bitesize - Egg Freezing at CRGH 8:15

2y ago8:15

8:15

Welcome to the latest episode of The Fertility Podcast bite-size. We are in conversation with Dr.Theodorou, Consultant Gynaecologist, and Specialist in Reproductive Medicine at The Centre for Reproductive and Genetic Health about Egg Freezing. If you want to understand more about whether this could be an option for you then this snippet will give y…

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Egg Health - Bitesize 6:57

2y ago6:57

6:57

Egg health is a topic Kate and I are always asked about and having spoken with Embryologist Lucy Lines, on the podcast before we knew she’d be perfect for sharing bitesize chunks of helpful information on the matter. Lucy’s career as an embryologist began with Monash IVF in Melbourne in 2001. Since then, she has worked in Sweden, the UK, Ireland, a…

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Bitesize - Sperm Health at CRGH 11:10

2y ago11:10

11:10

Welcome to the latest episode of The Fertility Podcast bite-size where we are in conversation with Dr. Waal Saab, Deputy Clinical Director at The Centre for Reproductive and Genetic Health about Sperm Health. It’s important to understand that infertility is a male and female issue and you will learn more about sperm health and what you can do to im…

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A Few Words From Kate 6:19

2y ago6:19

6:19

Today’s bitesize is with Kate - co-host of The Fertility Podcast where you can find yourfertilitynurse Are you currently trying to conceive but nothing is happening? Do you find it hard to access your GP for help and would like to move forward on your fertility journey? Kate explains how she is now offering blood tests as well as her normal fertili…

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Bitesize - Embryo Grading at CRGH 9:14

2y ago9:14

9:14

Welcome to another episode of The Fertility Podcast bitesize, with The Centre for Reproductive and Genetic Health (CRGH) in this snippet, we’re going to be hearing from Xavier Brunetti, Deputy Head of Embryology to explain more about how embryos are graded. All too often there are conversations online within Facebook groups or forums about what the…

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A Few Words From Natalie 11:25

2y ago11:25

11:25

Wishing you a Happy Easter or a Happy Passover - or just a Happy Bank Holiday. This episode is a bit of an interactive one, so you might want to listen back if you’re on the move as I have a few tasks, all of them good and useful I hope. Mainly to get in touch and leave a message if you’d like via The Fertility Podcast about the topics we’re discus…

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Bitesize - What bespoke treatment at CRGH involves. 8:08

2y ago8:08

8:08

Welcome to the latest episode of The Fertility Podcast bite-size where we are in conversation with Dr Waal Saab, Deputy Clinical Director at The Centre for Reproductive and Genetic Health. What was discussed: How treatment is tailored depending on medical history Success rates and what they mean at different clinics How CRGH is open 24/7 The multid…

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PCOS - Bitesize 5:37

2y ago5:37

5:37

If you’re a regular listener to The Fertility Podcast, you’ll probably be well aware that Kate, an independent fertility nurse consultant is our Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) expert and in this bitesize chunk she explains some of the core elements of getting your head around PCOS. What's discussed: How do you know if you have PCOS How is it diag…

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How to talk to your child about being donor conceived with Cryos International - Bitesize 3:45

2y ago3:45

3:45

In this episode of The Fertility Podcast Bitesize we'll be hearing from Emma Grønbæk who is a Nurse and Content Marketing Coordinator at Cryos International supplies frozen donor sperm and eggs to more than 100 countries worldwide. Cryos has the world’s largest selection of Non-ID Release and ID Release donors and boast the highest number of regist…

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