What is the definition of Obese?  

How does Obesity, and weight in general impact fertility? 
Challenges conceiving   
Challenges when trying ART 
Challenges during pregnancy and birth 

Why are there weight limits? 

Is this an issue for men as well as women?  

Why is preconception weight loss important?  

What role can GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro play in this context?  

Are there contraindications or risks the patient and Dr need to consider when using GLP-1 drugs in anticipation of pregnancy and/or ART? 

For more on Weight and Fertility:

Listen: Considering Surgery for Weight Loss with Dr Lara Freeman 
Listen: We Need to Talk About Weight

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Hosts: Dr Raelia Lew and Jordi Morrison

What is the definition of Obese?  
How does Obesity, and weight in general impact fertility?  Challenges conceiving    Challenges when trying ART  Challenges during pregnancy and birth 
Why are there weight limits? 
Is this an issue for men as well as women?  
Why is preconception weight loss important?  
What role can GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro play in this context?  
Are there contraindications or risks the patient and Dr need to consider when using GLP-1 drugs in anticipation of pregnancy and/or ART? 
For more on Weight and Fertility:
Listen: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/2LYqhXe0qKYw50IL5xWB8x?si=Uzbc8msnQ5yHelZYzFKuVw">Considering Surgery for Weight Loss with Dr Lara Freeman </a> Listen: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/3arVxlLWiWcbcjFTnpokSO?si=onZiwSL_SQilVu2PvYNKFQ">We Need to Talk About Weight</a>
Find us on Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/knockeduppodcast/">@knockeduppodcast</a>
Join our community! Follow Women's Health Melbourne on Facebook and Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/womenshealthmelbourne/">@womenshealthmelbourne</a>), and follow Dr Raelia Lew on Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/drraelialew/">@drraelialew</a>).
Have a question about women's health? Is there a specific topic you'd like us to cover? Email podcast@womenshealthmelbourne.com.au. We keep all requests anonymous.
Women's Health Melbourne is a holistic care precinct, for more information about the work we do click <a href="https://www.womenshealthmelbourne.com.au/">here</a>.
This episode is brought to you by <a href="https://ellechemy.com.au/">Ellechemy</a> - Lubricants and intimate care to meet your needs created by women's health authority and Gynaecologist Dr Raelia Lew Discount Code for 10% off and free shipping: KNOCKEDUP Website: <a href="https://ellechemy.com.au/">ellechemy.com.au/</a> Instagram: @ellechemy.com.au
Hosts: <a href="https://www.womenshealthmelbourne.com.au/about/dr-raelia-lew/">Dr Raelia Lew</a> and Jordi Morrison

Knocked Up is an accessible podcast that answers all your questions about fertility, pregnancy and women's health. Dr Raelia Lew of Women's Health Melbourne and Jordi Morrison breaking down hard concepts in an easy to understand conversation. Find us at @knockeduppodcast on instagram. 

For more from Women's Health Melbourne you can follow us on Facebook and Instagram (@womenshealthmelbourne), and Dr Raelia Lew on Instagram (@drraelialew).

Have a question about any aspect of women's health or fertility? Email podcast@womenshealthmelbourne.com.au. We'll keep all requests anonymous.

You Guide to Fertility and Women's Health with Dr Raelia Lew

Knocked Up: The Podcast About Fertility and Women's Health

Knocked Up is an accessible podcast that answers all your questions about fertility, pregnancy and women's health. Dr Raelia Lew of Women's Health Melbourne and Jordi Morrison breaking down hard concepts in an easy to understand conversation. Find us at @knockeduppodcast on instagram. For more from Women's Health Melbourne you can follow us on Facebook and Instagram (@womenshealthmelbourne), and Dr Raelia Lew on Instagram (@drraelialew). Have a question about any aspect of women's health or fertility? Email podcast@womenshealthmelbourne.com.au. We keep all requests anonymous.

Knocked Up is an accessible podcast that answers all your questions about fertility, pregnancy and women's health. Dr Raelia Lew of Women's Health Melbourne and Jordi Morrison breaking down hard concepts in an easy to understand conversation. Find us at @knockeduppodcast on instagram. For more from Women's Health Melbourne you can follow us on Facebook and Instagram (@womenshealthmelbourne), and Dr Raelia Lew on Instagram (@drraelialew). Have a question about any aspect of women's health or fertility? Email podcast@womenshealthmelbourne.com.au. We keep all requests anonymous.

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