In this episode we’re diving into a topic that is increasingly important for couples planning a family: genetic screening and fertility. From understanding your genetic risks to learning what tests are available before and during pregnancy, this episode will break down complex information in a way that’s easy to understandWe welcome back our fertility expert Dr Raelia Lew to answer these questions and more.

Dr Raelia Lew is leading IVF and Fertility Expert working across multiple clinics in Melbourne. We discuss:

• What does genetic testing mean when it comes to fertility?

• As the population is having children later in life and the birth rate is dropping, couples are often seeking genetic testing before falling pregnant, what are your thoughts on this?

• What genetic testing is available? How expensive are the tests?

• Are there different tests for men and women?

• Why is carrier screening recommended for couples trying to fall pregnant?

• How does carrier screening identify potential genetic risks?

• If you have a family history of a genetic disorder are you more likely to pass this down and if so would you recommend genetic testing and at what stage?

• What are the most common conditions screened for?

• Why are some conditions like Down Syndrome tested at a 12 week scan routine but others are optional?

• Is genetic screening during IVF common?

• Does preimplantation genetic testing increase the chances of couples falling pregnant?

• “Designer baby” - Can you use genetic screening to select the sex of your baby?

Why do some countries allow this and others do not?

• How accurate is genetic screening?

• Some couples have ethical concerns about selecting embryos based on genetic results, how as a fertility expert do you help couples through this?

• If a couple found out that their baby would carry for a genetic disorder what are the options?

• What questions do you wish couples asked you when it comes to genetic testing?

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This week on Parents You’ve Got This The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast we delve into the controversial topic of ties - tongue ties, lip ties and buccal/cheek ties. These medical conditions can be controversial and difficult for parents to navigate, as the medical community is often divided in their opinions on diagnosis and treatment.

Back in the podcast chair is our resident Lactation Expert, IBCLC and mother of 3 Rowena Gray to share her expertise and insights.

We discuss:

• What tongue, lip and buccal ties are

• Why there is so much controversy around their diagnosis and treatment

• How different types of ties may impact a baby breastfeeding and eating

• Different treatment options for ties and how the procedure is performed

• Ties in older children

• Wound care tips, signs of infection and after care

• Risks of having a tie released or semi released

• Why it is left to a parent to seek advice and make the decision around treatment

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Parents You've Got This offers antenatal and postnatal parenting education and Masterclasses from the planning phase to early preschool.

Learn more: parentsyouvegotthis.com.au

Credits: Producer Dean Thomas, Camera person Tim Hehir, Content and Hosts Parents You've Got This

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This week on Parents You've Got This - The Expert Guide to Parenthood Podcast we are talking about common illnesses in babies and children and how to help look after a sick child with our Paediatrician Expert Dr Lexi Frydenberg.

We discuss:

• How many colds and viruses we can expect our children to have each year

• How to know if your child has a cold or it is something to be more concerned about

• How to know if you should stay home or go to the doctor or go to emergency when you have a sick child

• What the red flags are with sick children

• Dr Lexi’s top tips for managing fever, cough and runny nose in infants

• Dr Lexi’s top tips for looking after a child with gastro

• The essentials every parent needs to have in their medicine cabinet

• Dehydration. Dr Lexi’s tips for parents on how to get fluid into a sick child at home

• Dr Lexi’s top tips for parents trying to manage sickness in their home

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Parents You've Got This - The Expert Guide To Parenthood Podcast is proudly supported by Mustela natural origin skincare, by parents' side since 1950.

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Parents You've Got This offers antenatal and postnatal parenting education and Masterclasses from the planning phase to early preschool.

Learn more: parentsyouvegotthis.com.au

Credits: Producer Dean Thomas, Camera person Tim Hehir, Content and Hosts Parents You've Got This

Thank you Think HQ for the beautiful podcast recording space