In this episode, we are sitting down with Katharine. Katharine is a paediatrician working in private practice specialising in neonatal peads, meaning she cares for babies from 0-2 years old. Katharine is also a mum to two children, and sadly experienced secondary fertility with her second child. After three and a half years of trying and several rounds of IVF, Katharine made the choice to use a donor egg, and go through the IVF process in the USA.

Some questions we chatted through:

• What was the experience like of becoming a mother, whilst being a paediatrician?
• What was it like working in her field, whilst struggling to fall pregnant herself?
• What was the process of using a donor egg?

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Please note that the information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider regarding your own pregnancy, birth and health conditions.

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In this episode, Aliza and Dr. Joe explores CMV, a common herpes virus that affects about 80% of adults by age 40. While usually harmless to those with healthy immune systems, CMV can pose serious risks if contracted during pregnancy, potentially harming a baby’s developing brain.

They discuss key facts, including that approximately 400 babies are born with CMV each year and that the virus is often asymptomatic. Regular testing every four weeks during pregnancy is crucial for monitoring CMV.

Tune in for practical tips on reducing risk, such as washing hands after nappy changes, avoiding saliva contact, and not sharing dummies or utensils with infants.

Please note that the information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider regarding your own pregnancy, birth and health conditions.

See more of us at:
@babybakingandkidraising
www.babybakingandkidraising.com

Want to suggest a guest, work with us or provide feedback? Send us an email at podcast@babybakingandkidraising.com

Find Aliza at @bumpnbub and Dr Joe at @drjosephsgroi

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In this episode, we are sitting down with Madi Rohan, and if you’ve listened to season 2, Madi will be a familiar-sounding voice. We interviewed Madi late last year and spoke about her journey with pregnancy loss, a missed miscarriage and the loss of her mum. This episode though, is one filled with joy - as Madi has recently given birth to her beautiful son. Today we will be diving into Madi’s journey thus far including pregnancy after loss, her birth story as well as what it’s like becoming a mum without your own mum to guide you.

Some questions we dive into include….

1. Last time we talked, we spoke a lot about your missed miscarriage and the journey of loosing that baby and pregnancy. How do you think that impacted you during your recent pregnancy?
2. How many weeks were you when you went into labour and talk us through your experience
3. How has becoming a mama changed you? How do you feel looking back on your journey to getting here today?

*Joe couldn’t make this episode, as he was busy catching some beautiful bubbas!

Please note that the information provided in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider regarding your own pregnancy, birth and health conditions.

See more of us at:
@babybakingandkidraising
www.babybakingandkidraising.com

Want to suggest a guest, work with us or provide feedback? Send us an email at podcast@babybakingandkidraising.com

Find Aliza at @bumpnbub and Dr Joe at @drjosephsgroi

Shop Motherhood Hydration Powder (created by Aliza). Use code BBKR for $10 off your first order. bumpnbub.com/collections/all