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Fertility and Infertility: A Specialist Perspective

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2259170/fan_mail/new] "By going to see a fertility specialist - you're already doing everything that you can do, and you need to take some comfort in that and give yourself a break" In this episode, Dr Rangi is joined by fertility specialist Dr Sylvia Ross for an insightful conversation about fertility and infertility. Dr Sylvia Ross is a highly experienced Women’s Health specialist who has spent more than a decade helping individuals and couples build families, while also managing complex gynaecological conditions. Dr Ross is also co-host of the popular Fertility Untamed Podcast [http://www.fertilityuntamed.com/]. In this episode, Rangi and Sylvia discuss: *  What infertility is  *  Risk factors that can contribute to infertility, including lifestyle and environmental factors affecting both partners  *  Navigating the challenges of unexplained infertility  *  What to expect when visiting a fertility specialist, including possible investigations and tests  *  The Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH) test - what it measures, what it can indicate, and its limitations  *  What trying to conceive can look like, and the importance of understanding your menstrual cycle  *  Signs that may indicate ovulation  * And finally - how to get an appointment with a fertility specialist Join us for the next episode, where Rangi and Sylvia will explore Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART).

The Active Glow: Exercising Safely During Pregnancy: Part 2

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2259170/fan_mail/new] “Doing anything is better than doing nothing. Feel reassured that anything you can do within the limits of what your obstetrician or doctor has prescribed, is going to be good for you and the baby” In this episode, Dr Rangi is joined again by pelvic floor physiotherapist and researcher Professor Helena Frawley, to discuss exercise in pregnancy, labour, postpartum and beyond. This topic has been split into 2 episodes, this episode is all about a safe, realistic, and empowering return to movement after pregnancy.  We’ll revisit the idea that “something is better than nothing,” and how finding movement you enjoy - within your limits -can support both physical recovery and mental wellbeing.  Resources mentioned in the episode include: * RANZCOG: Exercise During Pregnancy [https://ranzcog.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/Exercise-During-Pregnancy.pdf] * RANZCOG: Pelvic Floor Health [https://ranzcog.edu.au/womens-health/pelvic-floor-health/] * RCOG: Physical activity and pregnancy [https://www.rcog.org.uk/for-the-public/browse-our-patient-information/physical-activity-and-pregnancy/] * MHW Physiotherapy department [https://health-services.mercyhealth.com.au/service/physiotherapy-mhw/]

The Active Glow: Exercising Safely During Pregnancy: Part 1

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2259170/fan_mail/new] "The fitter you go into pregnancy and labour, the fitter you are postnatally, which means you will cope better with all of the stresses, and strains, and pressures of having a newborn" In this episode, Dr Rangi is joined by pelvic floor physiotherapist and researcher Professor Helena Frawley, to discuss exercise in pregnancy, labour, postpartum and beyond. This topic will be split into 2 episodes, in this episode Rangi and Helena discuss: * The safety of exercise in pregnancy, * How to approach exercise, * Which activities are best to continue or modify, * The benefits of exercise in pregnancy In our next episode, Rangi and Helena will  focus on exercise after birth and how to safely return to exercise, what’s normal when it comes to pain, how to manage it, and when to seek help.

Cleared for Takeoff? Flying in Pregnancy

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2259170/fan_mail/new] In this episode, our host Rangi is joined by producer Sarah (and mum of two) to discuss flying during pregnancy. They cover safety for mum and baby, potential risks, practical tips and advice, the recommended cut‑off for flying, when you should obtain a doctor’s note, what happens if you feel unwell during a flight, and other key aspects of travelling while pregnant. Stay tuned for more topics as we continue to release weekly episodes.

Every Sample Counts: How Patients Power Pregnancy Research

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2259170/fan_mail/new] In this episode, Dr Rangi is joined by scientist and pregnancy researcher Dr Lucy Bartho to discuss research in pregnancy. A core component of Mercy Perinatal and it's mission to bring Mum's and Bub's home safely is research. Here Lucy and Rangi cover: * Journey of a pregnancy researcher * Some success stories from our research * Why is pregnancy research so important? * What types of research are undertaken at the Mercy Hospital for Women? * How to get involved in research? * What does being apart of research look like? * Is research safe? And is my identity private? * Can I opt out? * How can I find out about the outcomes of research that I've participated in? This is a very important discussion with research being crucial to the team answering the big questions in pregnancy to help mum's and babies across the world. Every sample counts.