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Fertility Conversations with Jaya Ferreira

Fertility Conversations with Jaya Ferreira

By Jaya Ferreira

Jaya Ferreira talks about all things fertility, women's health and pregnancy.
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How to exercise when you're trying to have a baby. Advice from a PT

Fertility Conversations with Jaya FerreiraJan 25, 2024

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How to exercise when you're trying to have a baby. Advice from a PT
Jan 25, 202434:47
What A Nutritionist Would Eat To Have A Baby

What A Nutritionist Would Eat To Have A Baby

Alicia is a personal trainer and a qualified nutritionist. After going through her own health and well-being challenges she helps others avoid making choices that could lead them the same way. Her goal is to educate, empower and inspire young women to take charge of their own health and well-being. By taking a multifaceted evidence-based approach that looks beyond nutrition and training to promote well-being. This episode is about how women can change their lifestyle and how to frame it to give them the best possible chance to have a baby.

Jan 18, 202442:45
Kinesiology for Fertility
Nov 22, 202346:19
Season 2 Episode 4 The Facts About Supplements & Your Fertility with Maree Noonan

Season 2 Episode 4 The Facts About Supplements & Your Fertility with Maree Noonan

In episode 4 we chat with naturopath Maree Noonan from Sana Co. in Geelong. Maree answers our questions about the difference between 'practitioner only and supplements sold at the supermarket and chemist. We chat about the importance of preconception care and what that means in terms of supplements and the how Maree as a naturopath can guide you to choosing the correct supplements. She also gives a great explanation around folic acid, its different forms and what to look for in prenatal supplements. 

Oct 24, 202229:35
Season 2 Episode 3 All you need to know about egg freezing with Dr Edwina Coghlan

Season 2 Episode 3 All you need to know about egg freezing with Dr Edwina Coghlan

In this episode we chat with Dr Edwina Coghlan from OGB Surfcoast, all about egg freezing. We talk about when to consider egg freezing, the process and costs involved in freezing egg. We also touch on some of the reasons why people might choose to freeze their eggs and also the success rates. We think this is such an important topic and are so pleased to bring this episode to you.

Oct 13, 202232:46
Season 2 Episode 2 How Acupuncture Can Prepare You for Labour
Oct 08, 202211:51
Season 2 Episode 1 Hypnobirthing with Rosie Fitzclarence

Season 2 Episode 1 Hypnobirthing with Rosie Fitzclarence

In this episode we talk to Rosie Fitzclarence from Geelong Born about hypnobirthing. Rosie is a registered nurse and midwife and continues to work in this area while also running Geelong Born, a service focused on independent childbirth education and birth support. The episode covers exactly what hypnobirthing is and what you can expect in Rosie’s course.

Sep 29, 202231:36
Season 1 Episode 9 Men, this one's for you! The importance of male fertility
Jun 10, 202233:10
Season 1 Episode 8 Discussing Recurrent Miscarriage with Dr Alex Bonner

Season 1 Episode 8 Discussing Recurrent Miscarriage with Dr Alex Bonner

In this episode we discuss recurrent miscarriage with obstetrician gynaecologist Dr Alex Bonner from OGB Surfcoast. We talk about some of the causes of recurrent miscarriage as well as the testing and treatments western medicine can offer. Alex also steps us through the process of identifying a miscarriage and what the process is, from there, within the hospital system. We also discuss specific resources in Geelong that women can access at the time.

This episode does talk about sensitive topics around miscarriage, so please use your discretion if deciding to listen to this episode.

May 27, 202244:28
Season 1 Episode 7 Acupuncture for Fertility: how does it work?

Season 1 Episode 7 Acupuncture for Fertility: how does it work?

In episode 7 we cover a lot about acupuncture and fertility! From how acupuncture works to the research behind using acupuncture while doing IVF. Libby asks Jaya some of the most frequently asked questions she gets when new clients call and email, like what happens in the first appointment and does acupuncture hurt. And Jaya shares an amazing experiences she had from acupuncture, after a break up. 

Mar 31, 202229:53
Season 1 Episode 6 Acupuncture for Management of Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis with Naomi Jankowski

Season 1 Episode 6 Acupuncture for Management of Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis with Naomi Jankowski

In our final episode for endometriosis awareness month we have a great chat with acupuncturist Naomi Jankowski. Naomi has recently joined our team at Natural Fertility Geelong after making the move from the city to the coast. In this episode Naomi talks about her passion for using acupuncture to support  women with endometriosis and other pelvic pain conditions. 

Mar 25, 202227:44
Season 1 Episode 5 Psychology for Endometriosis & Pelvic Pain with Meg Odgers

Season 1 Episode 5 Psychology for Endometriosis & Pelvic Pain with Meg Odgers

In episode 5 we chat with Psychologist, Meg Odgers from Breathe Psychology, about how a Psychologist can help with pain and specifically pelvic pain associated with Endometriosis. This chat was so insightful, we discuss the scope of psychology care, different therapeutic approaches such as CBT and EMDR for pain management and Meg has shared an extensive list of pain resources with us, find it on our website. We both took so much away from this episode, professionally and personally.
Mar 17, 202249:43
Season 1 Episode 4 Living with Endometriosis, Kat Hamilton from @endogeelong

Season 1 Episode 4 Living with Endometriosis, Kat Hamilton from @endogeelong

In this episode when chat with Kat Hamilton from the Instagram account @endogeelong. It was important to us to interview someone who lives with endo during Endometriosis Awareness Month, to gain insight and understanding around this disease. We chat with Kat about her experience of living with endometriosis and the support she is providing to her growing community on her Instagram account.
Mar 10, 202225:60
Season 1 Episode 3 Endometriosis with Dr Marilla Druitt

Season 1 Episode 3 Endometriosis with Dr Marilla Druitt

In this first episode in our series for Endometriosis Awareness Month, we chat to Obstetrician Gynaecologist, Dr Marilla Druitt from Avonlea Clinic in Geelong, about her integrative approach to Endometriosis and pelvic pain. Marilla also busts a bunch of endometriosis myths for us!
Mar 03, 202252:16
Season 1 Episode 2 When to see a Fertility Specialist with Dr Prue Johnstone

Season 1 Episode 2 When to see a Fertility Specialist with Dr Prue Johnstone

In this episode Jaya talks with Dr Prue Johnstone from Monash IVF about when the best time to see a fertility specialist is and what services are offered. They also chat about egg freezing and fertility for women over 35 and 40.
Feb 25, 202230:23
Season 1 Episode 1 The Basics

Season 1 Episode 1 The Basics

In this episode we are chatting about the basics of the menstrual cycle, how to identify ovulation and when you should be trying to conceive.

Feb 24, 202210:42
Season 1 Introduction Episode

Season 1 Introduction Episode

Listen to this episode find out a little about us and what we hope to achieve with our new podcast.

Feb 24, 202204:23