The words "I'm sorry, there's no heartbeat" can be some of the most heartbreaking you will ever hear. Miscarriage sadly isn't uncommon. We talk about what happens when a pregnancy ends unexpectedly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Genea

Some people need more than a little help to have a much wanted child. Donor eggs, sperm or embryos may offer their only chance to create the family they dream about. Hear their stories. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Genea

Did you know that a man is just as likely to be the cause of a couple's infertility as a woman? Hear about some of the common fertility tests and obstacles faced by men, as well as advice for making the most of your natural fertility. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Genea

Freezing your eggs can be empowering. Learn about the process, the costs involved and how to get started. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Genea

Heading into IVF there are many things you don't even know that you need to know. Let us help. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Genea

Using your own eggs or sperm to conceive might not always be an option, and sometimes, there simply is no egg or sperm. Jo, a mother of three, tells us why she donated her eggs, Emily reflects on using donated eggs and solo mum Holly tells us about using a sperm donor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Religious and cultural beliefs play a significant role when it comes to considering and having fertility treatment. Rachel talks openly about her experience and the impact her Orthodox Judaism faith had on her approach to infertility and IVF. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Genea

Egg freezing is increasingly popular for women who aren’t in a position to start a family but want to consider their options. In this episode, Fiona explains the process and why she decided to freeze her eggs and Jac tells us her experience after receiving an unexpected cancer diagnosis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Endometriosis is a debilitating disease that can often go undiagnosed. In this episode, Kirsti describes the impact endo has on her life and how IVF helped her to conceive. We also hear from Sylvia about freezing her eggs in her early 20s when faced with the threat of infertility. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

By the end of this episode we’ll have three bouncing babies, but how they came to be isn’t so simple. Megan explains how she fell pregnant when her body wasn’t ovulating naturally and Christine tells us about her journey with miscarriage, preimplantation genetic screening and IVF. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

40% of the time, the struggle to conceive starts with the man and, for a couple, the road to pregnancy is a two-way street. Join us as Matt and Sarah tell their story, from discovering Matt’s ‘zero’ sperm count, through to the ups and downs of their fertility journey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

On our final episode, we look at what happens next - how to choose an IVF facility, what to speak about with your doctor, and Josh finds out his test results from episode 1. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Genea

IVF for many people is a very emotional time - both good, and bad. From the time people discover they need IVF to conceive their much wanted child through to possibly discovering it’s not going to work for them, there’s a lot they can experience. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Genea

The IVF process for patients can be physically and emotionally uncomfortable - but it’s not as hard as some people think. Join Dr Mark Livingstone, Leanne and Stephen as they share their knowledge and experience of what’s involved with having IVF. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Genea

Innovations in IVF technology and techniques can dramatically improve the chance of conception. And even though Jess never studied biology, she visits the lab to find out what science is doing to help you conceive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Genea

Not all pregnancies go to plan and when it doesn’t, it can be a very difficult time. We hear stories from people who have experienced miscarriage, Dr Mark Livingstone shares the medical reasons why miscarriage can happen and Amanda from Bears of Hope shares the work they do to support people when it happens. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy …

Endometriosis is a disease affecting at least 1 in 10 - far more common than many diseases in the mainstream media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Genea

Women freeze their eggs for different reasons - some choose to because the time isn’t right to have a child, others make the decision due to health reasons. We speak with Fiona and Verena to find out their different reasons for freezing their eggs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

In school, we’re taught that if you have unprotected sex, you’re going to have a baby. But, that’s not necessarily true. Sarah shares her experience of trying to get pregnant, while the rest of us get the adult version of Sex Ed with Fertility GP Dr. Helen Demetriou. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Many factors effect a woman’s ability to have a baby. For women, knowing their body and health is important if they’re trying to conceive. Fertility Specialists Helen Peric and Devora Lieberman share what women need to know, and Juliette shares her experience of freezing her eggs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

In 40% of couples unable to conceive, the male partner is the source of the struggle. In this episode, we talk to Associate Professor Mark Bowman who outlines what men need to know about pregnancy, chat with Stephen about his low sperm count and go on a sperm test of our own. Modern Babies is powered by Genea - World Leading Fertility. See omnystud…

Modern Babies is a podcast about the struggle to conceive, and how IVF can assist in overcoming the difficulties some couples or people have when deciding they wish to have a child. This show will take an in depth look at conception and will dive deep into the issues around fertility and IVF, creating an intimate platform for people to connect with…