A truth, universally acknowledged by anyone struggling with infertility - is that babies and pregnant people are everywhere, so how do you deal with it?

This episode we speak to expert IVF Counsellor Melissa Stephens, and ask how to navigate emotions like grief, jealousy and envy, and how to set healthy boundaries for yourself.

We also speak to Amy, who after years of trying for a second child with fertility assistance has decided it's time to close the book, and celebrate the family that she has. 

SPECIAL THANKS 

To Amy for coming on the show and sharing her family's story! 

CREDITS

Host:Leigh Campbell

Guest: Expert IVF Counsellor Melissa Stephens

Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz

CONTACT US

Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386.

Tell us your fertility story and send your feedback to podcast@mamamia.com.au

Looking for other podcasts to listen to?  You'll find all our Mamamia shows at https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/

Get Me Pregnant is a podcast by Mamamia made in partnership with IVF Australia, Melbourne IVF, Queensland Fertility Group and TasIVF.

Please note this podcast retells personal assisted fertility journeys. The information provided should not substitute medical advice. Talk to your doctor to decide what option is right for you. 

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

A truth, universally acknowledged by anyone struggling with infertility - is that babies and pregnant people are everywhere, so how do you deal with it?
This episode we speak to expert IVF Counsellor Melissa Stephens, and ask how to navigate emotions like grief, jealousy and envy, and how to set healthy boundaries for yourself.
We also speak to Amy, who after years of trying for a second child with fertility assistance has decided it's time to close the book, and celebrate the family that she has. 
SPECIAL THANKS 
To Amy for coming on the show and sharing her family's story! 
CREDITS
Host: <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/leigh-campbell/">Leigh Campbell</a>
Guest: Expert IVF Counsellor Melissa Stephens
Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz
CONTACT US
Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386.
Tell us your fertility story and send your feedback to podcast@mamamia.com.au
Looking for other podcasts to listen to?  You'll find all our Mamamia shows at<a href="https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/"> https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/</a>
Get Me Pregnant is a podcast by<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/"> Mamamia</a> made in partnership with IVF Australia, Melbourne IVF, Queensland Fertility Group and TasIVF.
Please note this podcast retells personal assisted fertility journeys. The information provided should not substitute medical advice. Talk to your doctor to decide what option is right for you. 
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Your no BS guide to assisted fertility, hosted by Leigh Campbell.

Your no BS guide to assisted fertility, hosted by Leigh Campbell.

Get Me Pregnant

“All My Friends Are Pregnant And I’m Struggling”

A mum with a birth plan, and a baby with a very different idea…

Michelle Battersby’s birth was long, her baby got stuck and she was forced to pivot to a birth she had never considered.

The entrepreneur, marketing guru & founder of Sunroom shared her diary of a birth.

Diary Of A Birth features mums telling their miraculous stories of bringing life into the world, and we have all medical questions and concerns cleared up by one of Australia’s favourite paediatricians, Dr Golly.

Find Diary Of A Birth on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Mamamia

If you’d like to share your birth story, we’d love to hear from you at podcast@mamamia.com.au or send us a voice note here.

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CREDITS:
Host: Ksenija Lukich
 Expert: Dr Golly
Executive Producer: Georgie Page
Audio Producer: Scott Stronach and Lu Hill

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

A mum with a birth plan, and a baby with a very different idea… Michelle Battersby’s birth was long, her baby got stuck and she was forced to pivot to a birth she had never considered. The entrepreneur, marketing guru &amp; founder of<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sunroom.so/?hl=en"> Sunroom</a> shared her diary of a birth. Diary Of A Birth features mums telling their miraculous stories of bringing life into the world, and we have all medical questions and concerns cleared up by one of Australia’s favourite paediatricians, Dr Golly.
Find Diary Of A Birth on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/diary-of-a-birth/id1779645770">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4vicHqAqQG503ghdi2gPEW">Spotify </a>or <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/diary-of-a-birth/">Mamamia</a>
If you’d like to share your birth story, we’d love to hear from you at <a href="mailto:podcast@mamamia.com.au">podcast@mamamia.com.au</a> or send us a voice note<a href="https://help.mamamia.com.au/en-US/send-a-podcast-voice-note-467960"> here</a>.<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/diary-of-a-birth/"> </a>THE END BITS:
<a href="https://mamamia.com.au/subscribe/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=quicky&amp;utm_content=mm-birthday&amp;code=TQBIRTHDAY">Support independent women's media </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/diaryofabirthbymamamia?igsh=MnZrbXJ3ZzRvbTht">Follow Diary Of A Birth on Instagram </a> If you’re looking for something else to listen to, check out our hilarious and seriously unhelpful podcast <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/the-baby-bubble/">The Baby Bubble hosted by Clare and Jessie Stephens. </a>Mamamia has a podcast for every stage of parenthood. Our parenting podcast is<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/this-glorious-mess/"> This Glorious Mess</a>. If you’re pregnant, listen to<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/the-delivery-room/"> The Delivery Room</a> and<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/hello-bump/"> Hello Bump</a>. And if you’re trying or preg-curious,<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/get-me-pregnant/"> Get Me Pregnant</a> and<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/before-the-bump/"> Before The Bump</a> are for you. Join the Month of MOVE Get $30 off a Mamamia subscription and get unlimited access to our feel-good exercise app.<a href="https://move.mamamia.com.au/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=quicky&amp;code=MONTHOFQUICKY"> Head here to get a yearly subscription for just $39. </a>CREDITS: Host:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ksenijalukich?igsh=MWszeGl2ejczeTl6NA=="> Ksenija Lukich </a> Expert: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drgolly?igsh=MWUxeTBsbjY3NnRweA==">Dr Golly </a>Executive Producer: Georgie Page Audio Producer: Scott Stronach and Lu Hill Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Introducing... Diary Of A Birth

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They say it takes a village to raise a child, but what about before the child exists? When a baby is so deeply longed for but things aren’t turning out as you planned, who can you turn to for support?

This episode is all about sharing the mental load, how to find support, and how to build your village.

We hear from IVF expert Dr Manuela Toledo, and from trans/cis couple Max and Paris who had to cross state lines to get the fertility treatment that was right for them. 

SPECIAL THANKS 

To Paris and Max for sharing their story. 

CREDITS

Host:Leigh Campbell

Guest: IVF Expert Dr Manuela Toledo

Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz

CONTACT US

Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386.

Tell us your fertility story and send your feedback to podcast@mamamia.com.au

Looking for other podcasts to listen to?  You'll find all our Mamamia shows at https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/

Get Me Pregnant is a podcast by Mamamia made in partnership with IVF Australia, Melbourne IVF, Queensland Fertility Group and TasIVF.

Please note this podcast retells personal assisted fertility journeys. The information provided should not substitute medical advice. Talk to your doctor to decide what option is right for you. 

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

They say it takes a village to raise a child, but what about before the child exists? When a baby is so deeply longed for but things aren’t turning out as you planned, who can you turn to for support? This episode is all about sharing the mental load, how to find support, and how to build your village.
We hear from IVF expert Dr Manuela Toledo, and from trans/cis couple Max and Paris who had to cross state lines to get the fertility treatment that was right for them. 
SPECIAL THANKS 
To Paris and Max for sharing their story. 
CREDITS
Host: <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/leigh-campbell/">Leigh Campbell</a>
Guest: IVF Expert Dr Manuela Toledo
Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz
CONTACT US
Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386.
Tell us your fertility story and send your feedback to podcast@mamamia.com.au
Looking for other podcasts to listen to?  You'll find all our Mamamia shows at<a href="https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/"> https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/</a>
Get Me Pregnant is a podcast by<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/"> Mamamia</a> made in partnership with IVF Australia, Melbourne IVF, Queensland Fertility Group and TasIVF.
Please note this podcast retells personal assisted fertility journeys. The information provided should not substitute medical advice. Talk to your doctor to decide what option is right for you. 
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

After Moving Across The Country, Max & Paris Found The Perfect Donor For Them

'Are you pregnant yet?' It's a question so many of us hear, all too often. Sometimes it's from well-meaning strangers and other times it's from loved ones - but anyone going through IVF knows that question stings!

So how do you decide who to tell? And how do you set up health boundaries and expectations? In this episode we speak to expert IVF Counsellor Melissa Stephens about how to navigate these questions. 

We also speak to our special guests Marcela and Rowan, who after 8 months of doing everything by the book decided it was time to seek fertility help. Through initial testing the couple found out that Rowan has a condition that means he is infertile. With the help of IVF they have become a family of three, welcoming a little baby boy, and today they join us to share their story.

SPECIAL THANKS 

To Marcela and Rowan for sharing their story.

CREDITS

Host:Leigh Campbell

Guest: IVF Counsellor Melissa Stephens

Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz

CONTACT US

Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386.

Tell us your fertility story and send your feedback to podcast@mamamia.com.au

Looking for other podcasts to listen to? You'll find all our Mamamia shows at https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/

Get Me Pregnant is a podcast by Mamamia made in partnership with IVF Australia, Melbourne IVF, Queensland Fertility Group and TasIVF.

Please note this podcast retells personal assisted fertility journeys. The information provided should not substitute medical advice. Talk to your doctor to decide what option is right for you. 

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

'Are you pregnant yet?' It's a question so many of us hear, all too often. Sometimes it's from well-meaning strangers and other times it's from loved ones - but anyone going through IVF knows that question stings! So how do you decide who to tell? And how do you set up health boundaries and expectations? In this episode we speak to expert IVF Counsellor Melissa Stephens about how to navigate these questions. 
We also speak to our special guests Marcela and Rowan, who after 8 months of doing everything by the book decided it was time to seek fertility help. Through initial testing the couple found out that Rowan has a condition that means he is infertile. With the help of IVF they have become a family of three, welcoming a little baby boy, and today they join us to share their story.
SPECIAL THANKS 
To Marcela and Rowan for sharing their story.
CREDITS
Host: <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/leigh-campbell/">Leigh Campbell</a>
Guest: IVF Counsellor Melissa Stephens
Executive Producer: Talissa Bazaz
CONTACT US
Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386.
Tell us your fertility story and send your feedback to podcast@mamamia.com.au
Looking for other podcasts to listen to? You'll find all our Mamamia shows at<a href="https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/"> https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/</a>
Get Me Pregnant is a podcast by<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/"> Mamamia</a> made in partnership with IVF Australia, Melbourne IVF, Queensland Fertility Group and TasIVF.
Please note this podcast retells personal assisted fertility journeys. The information provided should not substitute medical advice. Talk to your doctor to decide what option is right for you. 
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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