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The path from wanting a child to holding that precious baby in your arms is rarely a simple one. Sometimes the A to Be of this story is complicated, challenging and heart-breaking. In this very special episode, we take you along an IVF journey with fertility specialist, Dr Nicole Hope, and her patient Jade. These two women share a unique bond – Jade’s daughter, Harper, conceived via IVF thanks to Dr Nicole’s care. If you’re hoping for a baby, and you think fertility treatment might be for you, this conversation is a crucial one.
This episode is brought to you by Newlife IVF, a doctor-owned fertility clinic offering personalised, supportive and affordable care.
Resources:
Newlife IVF’s Facebook page
- Visit Newlife IVF on Instagram
About Jade and Dr Nicole Hope
Dr Nicole Hope is a highly experienced and compassionate fertility specialist, who has been assisting couples to conceive for over 15 years. Nicole is currently a fertility specialist and the Medical Director at Newlife IVF, and has been the awarded the Certificate in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (CREI), which is the highest the highest qualification in Australia in the subspecialty of reproductive medicine.
Nicole spends her spare time chauffeuring her two gorgeous children to and from their various extracurricular activities. She also enjoys puzzles, reading a good book and snuggling with her pet groodle.
Jade is a freelance Interior Stylist with an extensive background in building and renovations. She has a wonderful husband and two gorgeous girls aged 9 and 3, and a very spoilt mini sausage dog. She loves travelling with her family and having her kids experience different cultures around the world.
Find the moment you're seeking
4:28 Jade’s three-year-old daughter’s middle name pays homage to someone special, Dr. Nicole.
5:44 How an early fascination with a tampon led Dr Nicole to her life’s work.
7:06 Unpacking the diverse pathways into the realms of pregnancy and IVF.
9:13 From grappling for answers to breaking down to her GP, Jade’s journey that led her to Dr. Nicole at NewLife IVF.
11:41 Jade shares her feelings of being dismissed and disappointed by her gynecologist.
13:38 Secondary infertility is very common, so why didn’t we know about it?
15:24 If time is of the essence, when’s the best time to seek help around infertility?
17:23 Exploring the process of egg freezing and the pivotal test revealing crucial information about your egg count.
19:47 The infertility stigmas that prevent the sharing of crucial knowledge.
21:41 Breaking down the shame women carry when they’re not able to fulfil their ‘fertility destiny’ within society.
25:34 Navigating the heartache of failed IVF cycles, and how Nicole holds space for couples’ grief.
28:23 “These were patients who really needed to do IVF and just couldn’t afford it.”- What inspired Nicole to establish her own fertility clinic alongside like-minded colleagues?
32:31 A heart-touching story about Nicole’s reproductively educated and empathetic daughter.
34:45 Jade’s near-disaster story and being saved by the incredible team at NewLife IVF.
36:27 The not yet know COVID sliding door moment that could have changed everything.
38:58 Do our children choose us? We think so.
41:08 Hosts Jo and Mimi and guests Jade and Nicole all share how motherhood has made them who they are.
45:08 Jade and Nicole answer the crescendo question, what is their BE?
Meet Jo
Jo Stanley is Founder and CEO at Broad Radio – radio for women, by women. Comedian, author, MC, speaker. Co-host of The House of Wellness TV and Radio. Hope messenger. Equality warrior. Mother, wife, awesome friend.
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Say hi to Mimi
Mimi is the Author of House of Kwa, Journalist, MC, Facilitator, Keynote, Mum of four, studying to become a mindfulness mediation teacher, also did architecture at university and didn’t become an architect. Quite a good friend.
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