Content Warning: mentions of infertility, pregnancy loss We’re coming at you with not one, not two, but THREE whole episodes on IVF (in vitro fertilization) and other forms of assisted reproductive technologies (ART) over the next several weeks. Our first episode in this series starts things off with a broad examination of infertility over space and time. W ... Show More
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Ep 222 Vitamin K: Calling the shots
Shortly after birth, many newborns are given vitamin K to help their blood clot properly and reduce the chances of hemorrhage. Increasingly, especially here in the US, parents are refusing this life-saving intervention, leaving these babies more likely to develop deficiency bleed ... Show More
1h 6m
Sep 15
Special Episode: Dr. Alanna Skuse & The Surgeon, The Midwife, The Quack
Imagine yourself as a 17th century English peasant or merchant or noble. Let’s say you’re dealing with some intense stomach pain or a cut on your leg that won’t heal. Where do you turn to for help? Today’s book club episode reveals that the answer depends on your medical needs, y ... Show More
52m 13s
Sep 8
Ep 221 Electroconvulsive Therapy Part 2: A current conversation
This week, we’re picking up where we left off last episode in our exploration of ECT by examining how this therapy is administered, which conditions it’s used for, and what we know about why it works. To start off, we take you through the procedure step-by-step, including prep an ... Show More
58m 21s
Oct 2025
Complete Pregnancy Guide: IVF, Egg Freezing & Infertility Explained
In this episode, I sit down with a leading fertility expert from Nova IVF to discuss the best age for pregnancy, IVF, egg freezing, and infertility solutions. We explore male and female fertility, PCOS, lifestyle factors, obesity, and how small changes can improve natural concept ... Show More
49m 48s
Nov 2024
EP37: The many reasons why "unexplained infertility" is hard to explain
<p>On today's episode we tackle a confusing and frustrating topic, and that is unexplained infertility. We're going to go over the definition, factors that may contribute to infertility and different treatment options of course, giving you a good review of the evidence. ... Show More
37m 29s