Introducing... The Kick: What To Do After A Positive Pee On A Stick

Dr Pat and Brigid talk about what to do once you have done a home pregnancy test and it is positive. This episode covers when to see a doctor, what happens at this first appointment, what all the blood tests are for, what estimated due dates mean, what an unsighted pregnancy is, what beta hCG is a…

It’s Time To Talk About Men

That’s right! Your eyes haven’t deceived you. We’re back with a special bonus episode of Before The Bump!  But this one's a little bit different. We aren’t talking about vaginas and wombs... more penis and sperm.  Dr. Sonja Jessup joins us to answer those awkward ejaculation questions; what your …

When Natural Isn't An Option

In the final episode of our four-part series, Rachel Corbett and Zoe Marshall are going deep on egg freezing and surrogacy. So what's the process of freezing your eggs?  How much does it cost?  And does it hurt?  Rachel has been through it all before so she walks you through the experience step-by…

This is Getting Difficult

Welcome back for the third installment of our fertility podcast and this week Rachel Corbett and Zoe Marshall talk about what you can do when you’re trying but things are getting difficult. So, if you’ve been trying and are feeling frustrated, this is the episode for you. From learning about deali…

So, Now You're Trying

Zoe Marshall and Rachel Corbett are back to talk about all the things you need to consider when you’re officially “trying” to have a baby.  Like the completely un-sexy process of getting it on when you’re ovulating (Zoe reveals a fact about egg whites that will haunt your dreams). Plus, fertility …

Are You Ever 'Ready' For A Baby?

This is the first installment of Mamamia's fertility podcast, Before The Bump, and the perfect place to get started if you want to get pregnant.  In this episode, we're looking at the age-old question "Are you ever really ready to have a baby?" Fertility expert Dr. Sonya Jessup dispels myths arou…

Introducing Before The Bump

Is the idea of having a baby starting to become something you can think about without breaking into a cold sweat?  Are you getting to the age where everyone is constantly telling you your ovaries are dying so you better HURRY UP AND GET ON WITH IT?  Or have you been trying for years and you’re wond…