
A Little Miss Conception - Infertility Awareness
A podcast about the trials and tribulations of trying to conceive, and the struggles to start, or complete our families. Host, Kristy Saunders, speaks with real women, and men, who are affected by infertility. Some who have been able to achieve their dream of becoming parents, and also some who have not. It is an honest, warm and respectful space to share and learn.
Each week we hear from either professionals in the fertility space, or real people, like you and me, who are sharing their stories, in the hopes that we can help others who are on this journey.
There will be laughs, there will be tears, and hopefully a lot of useful information. Happy listening!
Episodes
22 episodes
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 hop...
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Episode 21
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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 experien...
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Episode 6
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Ep. 20 - Kate's Story - Early Menopause/Premature Ovarian Failure
TRIGGER WARNING - THIS EPISODE DISCUSSED SUCCESSFUL PREGNANCY OUTCOMESOn 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...
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Episode 5
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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...
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Episode 19
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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 t...
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Episode 18
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Ep. 17 - Sandra Sapio - Pt 1 - Acupuncture - The benefits of acupuncture in fertility
This week is part 1 of our chat with the amazing Sandra Sapio, of Essence of Health . She has been a naturopath for over 20 years and has a real passion for women's reproductive health and fertility.She is a well-trusted and highly rega...
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Episode 17
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Ep. 16 - Sophie's Story - The path to solo Motherhood & Drawing a line in the sand.
This week we meet the gorgeous Sophie, as she bravely shares her decision to attempt the path to solo motherhood, by choice, and what this meant for her. She opens up about the complexities attached to this decision and discusses how she had to...
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Episode 16
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Ep. 15 - Supporting a loved one through Infertility & A Fertility Acronym crash course
SEASON FINALE - Omg - 15 episodes down - I cannot believe it.With the silly season approaching, I'll be taking a break, but will be returning for Season 2 in early January.To finish off the year, I have done a little episode on ...
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Episode 15
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Ep. 14 - Rhianna's Story - MMC, Cervical Cancer & Surrogacy
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses both pregnancy loss, and a successful pregnancy outcome.This week's guest, the wonderful Rhianna, shares her remarkable journey to parenthood - a rollercoaster ride of emotions and resilience....
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Episode 14
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Ep. 13 - Dr Ray Yoong - Endometriosis - Definition, Diagnosis, Management Options & Fertility
This week, I had an insightful conversation with Dr. Ray Yoong about the all important topic of endometriosis and its impact on fertility.He walks us through what endo is, how is it diagnosed, what the treatment or management options ar...
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Episode 13
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Episode 12 - Deb Ashton - Natural conception, ovulation tracking & taking a holistic approach
After a lovely week away with my family, I am unfortunately a little behind schedule.This week we sit down with Naturopath, Nutritionist and Registered Nurse, Deb Ashton, and we take it back to basics and discuss some ways you can impro...
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Episode 12
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Ep. 11 - Kristy - Termination for medical reasons (TFMR)
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses pregnancy loss.This weeks episode is a really tough one for us. We update you all on what has been happening for us over the last few months.I have been feeling so many feelings about shar...
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Episode 11
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Ep. 10 - Katie's Story - Nursing & Patient Care, Missed Miscarriage & Egg Freezing
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses the physical aspects of miscarriage, so please protect yourself.This week I have a very special guest with me... My big sister Katie.She is a nurse, and has cared for women who are experie...
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Episode 10
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Ep. 9 - Milissa's Story - Secondary Infertility, PCOS, Weight in Infertility & Trusting your instincts.
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses a successful pregnancy outcome.In this episode, Milissa shares her quest for a diagnosis amid the complexities of secondary infertility. Despite an uncomplicated first pregnancy, she and her husba...
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Ep. 8 - Anna's Story - Cancer & Male Factor Infertility, Unexplained Infertility & throwing everything at it!
This week, I speak to Anna about the obstacles she and her partner Charles have had to overcome. First, Charles' life altering cancer diagnosis, and the subsequent fertility pathway they have been on.She shares the effect her unexplaine...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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Ep. 7 - Keira's Story - Recurrent Pregnancy Loss, Ectopic Pregnancy & Rainbow Babies
TRIGGER WARNING: THIS EPISODE DISCUSSES PREGNANCY LOSS AND ALSO SUCCESSFUL PREGNANCY OUTCOMES.This week we hear from Keira about the absolute rollercoaster she has been on, whilst trying to have and then complete, her family.Kei...
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Episode 7
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Ep 6 - Kristy Update + All things Genetic Testing with Dr Kara Levin
This week, I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Genetic Scientist, Dr Kara Levin, to discuss all things genes, and most importantly, genetic testing, with regards to fertility treatments. She breaks down genetic science...
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Episode 6
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Ep. 5 - Mary's Story - Infertility before diagnosis, Endosalpingiosis & Missed Miscarriage
TRIGGER WARNING: THIS EPISODE DISCUSSES PREGNANCY LOSSThis week, I had the pleasure of speaking with Mary about her fertility journey so far. We discuss the time when you really want to be trying for a baby, but for reasons outside of y...
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Episode 5
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Ep. 4 - Embryology 101 with Embryologist Dr. Helana Shehadeh
What is the difference between a Day 4 or Day 5 transfer? 3BB Embryo... What does that mean?On this weeks episode, I sit down with Embryologist, Dr Helana Shehadeh to discuss all things embryo's! She has over 11 years in the field and i...
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Episode 4
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Ep. 3 - Misty's Story - Molar & Ectopic Pregnancy, Recurrent Loss, IVF & Donor Eggs
TRIGGER WARNING: THIS EPISODE DISCUSSES PREGNANCY LOSS(Also, one little sneaky 'F' Bomb - sorry, it gets tense).Honoured to have Misty, from Misty's Salted Caramel, come and share her experiences on the road to parenthood. She f...
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Episode 3
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Ep. 2 - Infertility & Fertility Treatments with Dr Ray Yoong
Am I "Infertile"? Do I need some help? What are my options?On this weeks episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Gynaecologist, Fertility Specialist, Surgeon, Obstetrician and Endo Guru, Dr Ray Yoong. (Warning: I get really exc...
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Episode 2
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Ep. 1 - My Story - IVF, Pregnancy Loss & Rainbow Baby
A Little Miss Conception is a podcast about the trials and tribulations of trying to conceive, and so, on our very first episode, I will hopefully help you get to know a little more about me, my partner Joseph and our infertility journey. ...
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Episode 1
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