For far too long, reproductive health has been filled with taboos and stigmas, making it harder to take care of our own bodies. That’s why we’ve started the podcast series ‘Fertility Unfiltered’, in partnership with Genea– to help people learn more about reproductive health topics from health experts. We’re creating a safe space for conversations around fertility, ranging from the possibility of parenthood, seeking guidance on reproductive health and even the science behind conception.&nbsp;In our tenth and final episode of this series, we speak to Samantha Payne, the CEO and founder of The Pink Elephants Support Network. A mother herself, Samantha has gone through the traumatic experience of pregnancy loss, and now, her charity helps connect and support other women and families in an effort to dispel common misconceptions around pregnancy loss. We also chat to Genea Fertility counsellor Evalyn Zwahlen, plus Catherine McNair from QBE explains how employers can improve workplace leave policies for pregnancy loss.

Healing from pregnancy loss: it takes a village

For far too long, reproductive health has been filled with taboos and stigmas, making it harder to take care of our own bodies. That’s why we’ve started the podcast series ‘Fertility Unfiltered’, in partnership with Genea– to help people learn more about reproductive health topics from health experts. We’re creating a safe space for conversations around fertility, ranging from the possibility of parenthood, seeking guidance on reproductive health and even the science behind conception. In our ninth episode, we speak to Shivani Gopal, a finance expert, mother and entrepreneur. Shivani shares the many unexpected curveballs that can hit during fertility treatments, labour and post-pregnancy as well as why it’s critical to have financial safeguards in place. We look at four key things to consider when budgeting to start a family including: How to save or pay for fertility treatments…interest-free loan options…private health insurance…as well as an emergency fund for your baby.

How to be money-wise when trying for a baby 

For far too long, reproductive health has been filled with taboos and stigmas, making it harder to take care of our own bodies. That’s why we’ve started the podcast series ‘Fertility Unfiltered’, in partnership with Genea– to help people learn more about reproductive health topics from health experts. We’re creating a safe space for conversations around fertility, ranging from the possibility of parenthood, seeking guidance on reproductive health and even the science behind conception. In our eighth episode, we speak to Genea specialist Dr Tween Low, who shares what to consider in a donor when going solo with assisted conception as well as the importance of a support network in the fertility process. We also hear lived experience from Lucie Weber, who found herself single at age 36 but wanting to become a mum. Weber shares why she took a leap of faith with IVF and how it paid off for her.

Going solo: steps to having a baby single

For far too long, reproductive health has been filled with taboos and stigmas, making it harder to take care of our own bodies. That’s why we’ve started the podcast series ‘Fertility Unfiltered’, in partnership with Genea– to help people learn more about reproductive health topics from health experts. We’re creating a safe space for conversations around fertility, ranging from the possibility of parenthood, seeking guidance on reproductive health and even the science behind conception. In our seventh episode, we speak to Dr Tween Low at world-leading fertility clinic Genea, who shares what options there are for getting pregnant as a gender-diverse or same-sex couple, important discussions to have early on and how to plan financially. We also hear lived experience from new mums Alex and Charlotte who discuss what they’ve learned from navigating the healthcare system as a lesbian couple as well as how they selected a sperm donor and finally had their baby.

Fertility options for same-sex and gender-diverse couples

For far too long, reproductive health has been filled with taboos and stigmas, making it harder to take care of our own bodies. That’s why we’ve started the podcast series ‘Fertility Unfiltered’, in partnership with Genea– to help people learn more about reproductive health topics from health experts. We’re creating a safe space for conversations around fertility, ranging from the possibility of parenthood, seeking guidance on reproductive health and even the science behind conception. In our sixth episode, we speak to Evelyn Zwhalen, a patient counsellor at Genea, whose own journey with infertility is what inspired her to work in this area. We also hear from Katrina Row, a hopeful mum who went on a long journey trialling different fertility specialists with no success and what eventually helped her have the baby she’d been dreaming about.

Unpacking IVF: a miracle in modern science

For far too long, reproductive health has been filled with taboos and stigmas, making it harder to take care of our own bodies. That’s why we’ve started the podcast series ‘Fertility Unfiltered’, in partnership with Genea– to help people learn more about reproductive health topics from health experts. We’re creating a safe space for conversations around fertility, ranging from the possibility of parenthood, seeking guidance on reproductive health and even the science behind conception. In our fifth episode, we speak to Emma Walsh, the founder of Parents at Work–Australia’s first dedicated return-to-work service for parents– about the importance of open conversations for working parents. We also hear from the head of diversity and inclusion at QBE Insurance, Catherine McNair, on how the organisation is leading the dial with a family friendly workplace.

Why you don’t have to choose between a family or your career

For far too long, reproductive health has been filled with taboos and stigmas, making it harder to take care of our own bodies. That’s why we’ve started the podcast series ‘Fertility Unfiltered’, in partnership with Genea– to help people learn more about reproductive health topics from health experts. We’re creating a safe space for conversations around fertility, ranging from the possibility of parenthood, seeking guidance on reproductive health and even the science behind conception. In our fourth episode, we speak to gynaecologist Dr Danielle Robson, who has walked many women and couples through the process of egg freezing. We also hear from a woman who’s gone through the journey herself– 32-year-old Kimberley Caines shares how and why she decided to freeze her eggs while in the middle of an exciting career.

Egg freezing: is it time?

For far too long, reproductive health has been filled with taboos and stigmas, making it harder to take care of our own bodies. That’s why we’ve started the podcast series ‘Fertility Unfiltered’, in partnership with Genea– to help people learn more about reproductive health topics from health experts. We’re creating a safe space for conversations around fertility, ranging from the possibility of parenthood, seeking guidance on reproductive health and even the science behind conception. In our third episode, we speak to a specialist in general and unexplained infertility, professor Steve Robson at Genea. He says male infertility is more common than we may think and encourages open conversations for the hopeful dads and men out there trying to have a baby. We also meet a couple named Matt and Mylie who were surprised to discover a male infertility issue was what had been preventing them from getting pregnant. They share how they overcame the issue in this episode.

Hopeful dads, you need to hear this

For far too long, women’s reproductive health has been filled with taboos and stigmas, making it harder to take care of our own bodies. That’s why we’ve started the podcast series ‘Fertility Unfiltered’, in partnership with Genea– to help people learn more about reproductive health topics from health experts. We’re creating a safe space for conversations around fertility, ranging from the possibility of parenthood, seeking guidance on reproductive health and even the science behind conception. In our second episode, we speak to reproductive health specialist Dr Cheryl Phua who works with many women and couples struggling to get pregnant.&nbsp;According to a recent Australian study, one in three IVF cycles undertaken by couples trying to conceive are due to male infertility or a combination of male and female infertility, and Dr Phua explains there are some biological realities we’re all working with. In this episode, Tarla Lambert sits down with Dr Phua to discuss topics such as the causes of female infertility, building a good support network, advancements in reproductive technology, and she dispels some lingering wives' tales and myths surrounding fertility.

Unpacking female infertility

Join Women’s Agenda and an excellent line-up of expert guests and specialists for Fertility Unfiltered.&nbsp;This is a special podcast series, that unpacks fertility in an honest, open, and complete way, looking at the areas we’ve too often overlooked and the new options and technologies available to us as well as the gaps that still exist. We underscore areas ripe for policy reform and wider conversations. Nothing is off limits.&nbsp;This series is independently created by Women’s Agenda and Agenda Media, and made possible thanks to the support of Genea Fertility, Australia’s leading and most trusted fertility provider.&nbsp;Don’t miss an episode. Subscribe via Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts.&nbsp;Check out Women's Agenda <a href="www.womensagenda.com.au" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.

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