Ep 231. Trying to Conceive: What to Expect Emotionally and Physically
The emotional side of a fertility journey is real, and it's the part that often goes unspoken. You can walk into treatment prepared with every medical question imaginable and still feel blindsided by the weight of the waiting, the uncertainty, and the grief that can come when things don't go to plan.
That gap deserves more airtime than it gets.
In this episode of The Science of Motherhood, Dr Renee White sits down with Dr Giselle Crawford, fertility specialist and gynaecologist with more than ten years of experience in obstetrics, gynaecology, and infertility care, to explore the emotional terrain of fertility treatment and what genuinely good care looks like from the inside. They cover everything from managing expectations through the IVF process, to navigating grief, supporting your relationship, and knowing when to pause.
This episode is Part 5 of the Trying to Conceive series on The Science of Motherhood.
You'll Hear About:
- Why emotional preparation matters as much as medical readiness
- How to understand the concept of attrition in IVF
- What stress actually does (and doesn't) do to fertility outcomes
- How partners can move from spectator to co-pilot
- Why stopping treatment isn't giving up
Having language for what you're going through makes it easier to carry. This episode gives you that, alongside the science to back it up.
If someone you love is navigating fertility treatment right now, this is the episode to share with them. And subscribe so you don't miss an episode of The Science of Motherhood.
Resources & Links:
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Dr Giselle Crawford's website: www.drgisellecrawford.com.au
This episode is proudly supported by Fill Your Cup, Australia's first doula village, with doulas available across Melbourne, Geelong, Sydney, Newcastle, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Hobart, and Perth.
Disclaimer: The information on this podcast presented by Fill Your Cup is not a substitute for independent professional advice. Nothing contained in this episode is intended to be used as medical advice and it is not intended to be used to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, nor should it be used for therapeutic purposes or as a substitute for your own health professional's advice.
