Is the idea of having a baby starting to become something you can think about without breaking into a cold sweat? Are you getting to the age where everyone is constantly telling you your ovaries are dying so you better HURRY UP AND GET ON WITH IT? Or have you been trying for years and you’re wondering whether it’s ever going to happen and what other options you have?

Then this is the show for you.

Before The Bump is the podcast to help you get pregnant. It's hosted by Rachel Corbett, a childless women on her way to 40 who doesn’t think that’s something you should be ashamed of. And Zoe Marshall, who's a mum of one thinking about whether she should get cracking on baby number two.

Over four episodes they'll cover everything from doing things the old fashioned way to egg freezing, IVF, surrogacy and everything in between.

They’ll also be joined by fertility expert Dr Sonja Jessup, hear from women who’ve done it before (some on their own) and give you all the information you need to make the right choice for you.

Before The Bump drops Thursday, May 2nd 2019.

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This is the first installment of Mamamia's fertility podcast, Before The Bump, and the perfect place to get started if you want to get pregnant.

In this episode, we're looking at the age-old question "Are you ever really ready to have a baby?"

Fertility expert Dr. Sonya Jessup dispels myths around whether or not there's a 'perfect time' to get pregnant. She also shares her wisdom on what women should be doing about their fertility in their 20s to help themselves later in life. We also discuss the experts you need around you when you start trying and the tests you need to make sure everything is a-ok.

Plus, we're joined by a Human Resources expert to sort fact from fiction when it comes to paid parental leave rights. And to explain what steps you need to take at work to make sure you've got the support you need.

HELPFUL RESOURCES

Mamamia's Pregnancy Loss Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mamamianeverforgotten/

Mamamia Parents Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1047713658714395/

Government Claim for Parental Leave and Family Assistance: https://www.humanservices.gov.au/individuals/forms/fa100

Mental Health Information and Referral Helpline: 1800 18 7263

CREDITS

Hosts: Rachel Corbett & Zoe Marshall

Guests: Dr. Sonya Jessup & Nicolle Stuart

Executive Producer: Rachel Corbett

Producers: Amelia Navascues and Luca Lavigne

This podcast is made possible by Elevit.

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Zoe Marshall and Rachel Corbett are back to talk about all the things you need to consider when you’re officially “trying” to have a baby. Like the completely un-sexy process of getting it on when you’re ovulating (Zoe reveals a fact about egg whites that will haunt your dreams).

Plus, fertility expert Dr Sonya Jessup is back to explain what goes on inside women’s bodies when they’re ovulating and what your partner can do to increase the likelihood that you’ll fall pregnant.

And if you’ve been worried about whether you need to train like crazy at the gym to get your body into shape for pregnancy, Sonya explains the best way to prepare yourself for conceiving and talks us through some of the early signs of pregnancy.

We also hear from our amazing listeners about how they tracked their ovulation and when they knew it was the right time to make a baby.

HELPFUL RESOURCES

Mamamia's Pregnancy Loss Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mamamianeverforgotten/

Mamamia Parents Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1047713658714395/

Government Claim for Parental Leave and Family Assistance:
https://www.humanservices.gov.au/individuals/forms/fa100

Mental Health Information and Referral Helpline: 1800 18 7263

CREDITS

Hosts: Rachel Corbett & Zoe Marshall

Guests: Dr. Sonya Jessup

Executive Producer: Rachel Corbett

Producers: Amelia Navascues and Luca Lavigne

This podcast is made possible by Elevit.

https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/5011351/nbsp

Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.