A Little Miss Conception - Infertility Awareness

Ep. 22 - Bianca's Story - Donor Embryo's (International)

After a little hiatus, we are back, and what an episode we have for you this week. Our guest this week is the gorgeous Bianca. Like so many women in the infertility trenches, after a certain point in time, and no success, things felt hopeless. She and her husband were told that there wasn't much more that they could do.... but giving up is just not in their DNA. So, when faced with a future that they just couldn't make peace with, they started their own investigations into Donor Embryo's. Bianca tells her story with such grace and pride, and so she should. They ended up using a clinic overseas and have such incredibly positive feedback to give.  For anyone who may be at a cross roads, and feels there is nowhere else to turn, this episode is worth the listen. Bianca is also happy to speak to anyone who may have questions. No Dr Ray this week :( but he will be back next week! If you like what you hear, follow along on our socials for extra content. You can find us on insta @alittlemissconception or facebook "A Little Miss Conception - Infertility Awareness Podcast. Cover Artwork by Paul Heidenreich of Roundhouse Studio

Ep. 21 - Louis & Kristen's Story - Stillbirth - For Mars, who was born sleeping.

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses the loss of a child, as well as a successful pregnancy outcome. On this weeks episode we meet the wonderful Louis, as he shares a truly heart breaking story. He and his wife Kristen experienced every parents worst nightmare, the loss of their beautiful son Mars, at full term. Whilst their story is difficult to listen to, it truly is incredible how he and Kristen have navigated their way through this experience and come out the other side stronger and closer than ever. Their courage, strength and outlook on things is truly inspiring and I am so honoured to have been able to hold space for him to be able to share their family's journey. Forgive me for the sniffling and inability to string a sentence together.. I was truly in awe of Louis and Kristen. No Dr Ray this week, but he will be back next week x If you like what you hear, follow along on our socials for extra content. You can find us on insta @alittlemissconception or facebook "A Little Miss Conception - Infertility Awareness Podcast. Cover Artwork by Paul Heidenreich of Roundhouse Studio

Ep. 20 - Kate's Story - Early Menopause/Premature Ovarian Failure

TRIGGER WARNING - THIS EPISODE DISCUSSED SUCCESSFUL PREGNANCY OUTCOMES On today's episode we meet the lovely Kate. At the young age of 25, she was told that she was going into early menopause, that she had a very low ovarian reserve, and that her chances of parenthood were, to be honest, incredibly slim. She candidly discusses how this affected her, as well as the people around her. She was lucky to have incredible support and she and her partner Jack (shout out to jack tbh) are seriously couple goals. Her diagnosis meant she had to navigate something she never expected, before she was truly ready for it. Her attitude is refreshing to say the least and while our chat is really lighthearted, it is clear that this was an incredibly difficult time in her life. She appreciates how blessed she is to have successfully gone on to have two children, but wants to bring awareness to the fact that young women, can... and do, experience early menopause. This week Dr Ray is back to discuss if the flu or a cold can influence an embryo transfer :) If you like what you hear, follow along on our socials for extra content. You can find us on insta @alittlemissconception or facebook "A Little Miss Conception - Infertility Awareness Podcast. Cover Artwork by Paul Heidenreich of Roundhouse Studio

Ep. 19 - Trisha's Story - Secondary Infertility & Pregnancy Loss

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discussed both successful pregnancy outcomes, and pregnancy loss.  On this week's episode, I had the absolute pleasure of being joined by my gorgeous friend from across the pond, Trisha Enriquez. She is a successful blogger, wellness coach and host of podcast Yours Truly, Trisha (among many other things). Whilst in the public eye, sharing her knowledge and experience in health and fitness, she was experiencing secondary infertility and multiple pregnancy losses. She shares with us the difficulties she faced while  trying to give her daughter a sibling, and explains that even she was a little shocked to find it was so difficult the second time around. In keeping with this week's theme of health and fitness... Dr Ray fills us in on his thoughts about exercise during conception. If you like what you hear, follow along on our socials for extra content. You can find us on insta @alittlemissconception or facebook "A Little Miss Conception - Infertility Awareness Podcast. Cover Artwork by Paul Heidenreich of Roundhouse Studio

Ep. 18 - Sandra Sapio - Pt 2 - Naturopathy & Nutrition & the benefits to fertility

Apologies for the little break between episodes. Easter, sickness and life commitments got me good. BUT I am so excited to share Part 2 of our chat with the amazing Sandra Sapio of Essence Of Health and Fertility. This week we talk all things Naturopathy - including nutrition, supplements, testing and the importance of a healthy lifestyle when it comes to fertility. Sandra is so passionate about this topic and you can hear it in the way she talks. We talk MTHFR gene mutation, insulin resistance, sperm health, as well as her take on nutrition in fertility. She gives us so many tips and tricks on how to improve our chances of success. Also... her Little Miss Conception is a good one... Hello Salty Fries. Dr Ray is back this week talking about low AMH & Egg quality.. is there a direct correlation between the two? If you like what you hear, follow along on our socials for extra content. You can find us on insta @alittlemissconception or facebook "A Little Miss Conception - Infertility Awareness Podcast. Cover Artwork by Paul Heidenreich of Roundhouse Studio