I'm Thinking of Having a Baby
Hannah Eriksen, NZRD
Why is it that everyone else gets pregnant so quickly? If you've been taking longer than you thought to conceive and have tried allll-the-things - without success and poorer for it - you're not alone. This podcast is for you as you face the question ‘is there something wrong with me?’ Loaded full of practical proven tips that you can implement immediately, this show will increase your chances of getting pregnant sooner. We're here to break through the mysteries of your fertility and hormone health with expert insights, prenatal nutrition advice, and empowering stories, helping you regain control to finally be the one posting a blimmin’ baby announcement.

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The Must-Do's Before Pregnancy: GP Edit
I'm Thinking of Having a Baby
07/19/22 • 12 min
What are the things you MUST have your general practitioner (doctor) check for you before you get pregnant?
In this episode of the I'm Thinking of Having a Baby podcast, I talk to Dr Kris. With 33 years of experience in general practice and special training in maternal care, she goes into detail about what kinds of preparation she will do with her patients who are planning a pregnancy.
It's quite a list, so make sure you grab your very own Doctor's Checklist here.
Are you thinking of having a baby and want to find out more?
- Snaffle your FREE 'eating for pregnancy' checklist, to ensure you're doing best for you and bubs-to-be!
- Follow us on Instagram for all you need to know to prepare for pregnancy
- Subscribe to our show to never miss an episode. Would you mind leaving us a review, or better yet, share with another mama or dad-to be?!
Are you ready to cut through the confusion and get your personalised nutrition plan? Find out more about working with Oh Goodness! Nutrition.
Wanna know if you're eating right to get pregnant faster? Don't be like the other 97%* of women who are missing out on some key foods (and baby-loving nutrients!). Get your Fertility Favourite Foods checklist here.
*A weirdly specific number, yes. A study of >5000 women in NZ found that most of them weren't eating enough of the foods we know help make the best babies. For more of a shocker, a similar study in Australia showed that 0% were eating ideally (even though two-thirds of them thought they were!)
Will you leave me a rating or review? Pretty please with a cherry on top?
I'm also on da Insta at ohgoodness_nutrition. Drop by with a wave and let's be friends.
Email me love notes, questions, or comments at [email protected]
Oh Goodness! Nutrition is an evidence-based dietitian practice. However, given the general nature of the content presented on this podcast, it can not replace individualised medical advice. Get yo'self a professional (psst, like me).
07/19/22 • 12 min

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Who else wants to crush inflammation and get pregnant faster?
I'm Thinking of Having a Baby
06/05/23 • 10 min
Inflammation - the naughty 'I' word everyone keeps talking about.
Do you have inflammation in your body? Absolutely. Everyone does. Here I break down what it is, what causes it, and what you can do about it. I'll cover ambiguous words like:
- oxidative stress
- antioxidants
- free radicals
You'll learn how inflammation can hurt fertility, sperm and eggs. But you'll leave knowing there are simple - I mean, simple - things you can do to show the inflammation who's boss.
TIMESTAMPS
- 0:00:07 Welcome to Season 2 folks!
- 0:01:24 What is inflammation, what causes it and what does inflammation do to the body? Find out what supplements can do for inflammation.
- 0:04:38 How inflammation impacts fertility (including egg and sperm health). The goal is to reduce oxidative stress and boost fertility.
- 0:06:14 Which foods can impact inflammation - for better or worse?
- 0:09:03 We cover 5 easy ways to reduce inflammation through diet. Listen up for a bonus fun fact (believe me, fun).
FREE STUFF
Click to snaffle the downloadable I mentioned - here you can see if you're eating enough yummy antioxidants to tip the balance.
Here's the episode link when 'inflammation' next drops into conversation with a mate.
Wanna know if you're eating right to get pregnant faster? Don't be like the other 97%* of women who are missing out on some key foods (and baby-loving nutrients!). Get your Fertility Favourite Foods checklist here.
*A weirdly specific number, yes. A study of >5000 women in NZ found that most of them weren't eating enough of the foods we know help make the best babies. For more of a shocker, a similar study in Australia showed that 0% were eating ideally (even though two-thirds of them thought they were!)
Will you leave me a rating or review? Pretty please with a cherry on top?
I'm also on da Insta at ohgoodness_nutrition. Drop by with a wave and let's be friends.
Email me love notes, questions, or comments at [email protected]
Oh Goodness! Nutrition is an evidence-based dietitian practice. However, given the general nature of the content presented on this podcast, it can not replace individualised medical advice. Get yo'self a professional (psst, like me).
06/05/23 • 10 min

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Let's get physical: how often should I have sex?
I'm Thinking of Having a Baby
09/24/23 • 10 min
Join me as we uncover the secrets of baby-making timing and frequency. Curious about the impact of intimacy on sperm quality? From decoding fertility signs to finding that sweet spot for conception, this episode's got all the insights you need to supercharge your journey to parenthood. Let's make boosting your fertility a whole lot more fun!
TIMESTAMPS
[00:00] Why timing sex can save you a lot of effort
[00:25] Best time for conception explained
[01:00] Sperm need to arrive before your egg is released
[02:00] Cervical mucus and fertility signs
[05:00] Effect of abstinence on sperm - it swings both ways
[08:00] Frequency of sex & sperm quality. In summary, here's what you gotta know.
Get your own Quick-Fix Call. It's not called 15-mins in nutrition heaven for nothing. Find out more on our services page (towards the bottom).
Wanna know if you're eating right to get pregnant faster? Don't be like the other 97%* of women who are missing out on some key foods (and baby-loving nutrients!). Get your Fertility Favourite Foods checklist here.
*A weirdly specific number, yes. A study of >5000 women in NZ found that most of them weren't eating enough of the foods we know help make the best babies. For more of a shocker, a similar study in Australia showed that 0% were eating ideally (even though two-thirds of them thought they were!)
Will you leave me a rating or review? Pretty please with a cherry on top?
I'm also on da Insta at ohgoodness_nutrition. Drop by with a wave and let's be friends.
Email me love notes, questions, or comments at [email protected]
Oh Goodness! Nutrition is an evidence-based dietitian practice. However, given the general nature of the content presented on this podcast, it can not replace individualised medical advice. Get yo'self a professional (psst, like me).
09/24/23 • 10 min

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How relaxing might just be the secret to getting pregnant
I'm Thinking of Having a Baby
06/02/22 • 24 min
I'm thrilled to have world-renowned scientist Professor Greg Anderson join me for this episode. Greg has spent his career researching how fertility is affected by stress (and nutrition, but that's probably another episode!)
Who isn't affected by stress these days?! Hear how Greg and his team have uncovered the potential reason stress can cause infertility, and what we can do about it.
Are you thinking of having a baby and want to find out more?
- Snaffle your FREE 'eating for pregnancy' checklist, to ensure you're doing best for you and bubs-to-be!
- Follow us on Instagram for all you need to know to prepare for pregnancy
- Subscribe to our show to never miss an episode. Would you mind leaving us a review, or better yet, share with another mama or dad-to be?!
Oh Goodness! Nutrition is an evidence-based dietitian practice. However, given the general nature of the content presented on this podcast, it can not replace individualised medical advice.
Are you ready to cut through the confusion and get your personalised nutrition plan? Find out more about working with Oh Goodness! Nutrition.
Wanna know if you're eating right to get pregnant faster? Don't be like the other 97%* of women who are missing out on some key foods (and baby-loving nutrients!). Get your Fertility Favourite Foods checklist here.
*A weirdly specific number, yes. A study of >5000 women in NZ found that most of them weren't eating enough of the foods we know help make the best babies. For more of a shocker, a similar study in Australia showed that 0% were eating ideally (even though two-thirds of them thought they were!)
Will you leave me a rating or review? Pretty please with a cherry on top?
I'm also on da Insta at ohgoodness_nutrition. Drop by with a wave and let's be friends.
Email me love notes, questions, or comments at [email protected]
Oh Goodness! Nutrition is an evidence-based dietitian practice. However, given the general nature of the content presented on this podcast, it can not replace individualised medical advice. Get yo'self a professional (psst, like me).
06/02/22 • 24 min
Help! What prenatal supplements should I be taking?!
I'm Thinking of Having a Baby
04/03/22 • 30 min
One of the most common questions I get asked is "what supplements should I be taking??" shortly followed by...
"When should I take them?"
"How long should I take them?"
"Should I just get a multivitamin?"
It's a confusing landscape of pills out there, so with Antonia from Family Focus Nutrition we delve into the must-knows with a point to mention everyone is different and us prenatal dietitians love to take all the guesswork out of it for you.
Do you want to find out more?
- Read the blog post we wrote on prenatal supplements here
- Snaffle your FREE 'eating for pregnancy' checklist, to ensure you're doing best for you and bubs-to-be!
- Follow us on Instagram for all you need to know to prepare for pregnancy
- Subscribe to our show to never miss an episode. Would you mind leaving us a review, or better yet, share with another mama or dada-to be?!
Oh Goodness! Nutrition is an evidence-based dietitian practice. However, given the general nature of the content presented on this podcast, it can not replace individualised medical advice. Are you ready to cut through the confusion and get your personalised nutrition plan? Find out more about Oh Goodness! Nutrition.
Wanna know if you're eating right to get pregnant faster? Don't be like the other 97%* of women who are missing out on some key foods (and baby-loving nutrients!). Get your Fertility Favourite Foods checklist here.
*A weirdly specific number, yes. A study of >5000 women in NZ found that most of them weren't eating enough of the foods we know help make the best babies. For more of a shocker, a similar study in Australia showed that 0% were eating ideally (even though two-thirds of them thought they were!)
Will you leave me a rating or review? Pretty please with a cherry on top?
I'm also on da Insta at ohgoodness_nutrition. Drop by with a wave and let's be friends.
Email me love notes, questions, or comments at [email protected]
Oh Goodness! Nutrition is an evidence-based dietitian practice. However, given the general nature of the content presented on this podcast, it can not replace individualised medical advice. Get yo'self a professional (psst, like me).
04/03/22 • 30 min
Meet Matt: his fertility skyrocketed with a simple change
I'm Thinking of Having a Baby
03/20/22 • 18 min
Sperm health: it's as important in conception as the women's contribution. And yet! Is not something we necessarily give enough thought to.
Matt shares how a couple of minor tweaks to his diet made a profound impact on his fertility and chances of conceiving. His story is not uncommon!
We cannot underestimate the value of good nutrition in the critical window of conception. Whether you have fertility issues or not, optimising sperm health is part and parcel of giving your baby the best start in life.
Oh Goodness! Nutrition - passionate about supporting you through food and lifestyle, by cutting through the confusion and giving you the tools, knowledge and practical steps to make lasting change - for you and bubs!
Do you want to find out more?
- Snaffle your FREE 'eating for pregnancy' checklist, to ensure you're doing best for you and bubs-to-be!
- Follow us on Instagram for all you need to know to prepare for pregnancy
- Subscribe to our show to never miss an episode. Would you mind leaving us a review, or better yet, share with another mama or dada-to be?!
Oh Goodness! Nutrition is an evidence-based dietitian practice. However, given the general nature of the content presented on this podcast, it can not replace individualised medical advice.
Are you ready to cut through the confusion and get your personalised nutrition plan? Find out more about Oh Goodness! Nutrition.
Wanna know if you're eating right to get pregnant faster? Don't be like the other 97%* of women who are missing out on some key foods (and baby-loving nutrients!). Get your Fertility Favourite Foods checklist here.
*A weirdly specific number, yes. A study of >5000 women in NZ found that most of them weren't eating enough of the foods we know help make the best babies. For more of a shocker, a similar study in Australia showed that 0% were eating ideally (even though two-thirds of them thought they were!)
Will you leave me a rating or review? Pretty please with a cherry on top?
I'm also on da Insta at ohgoodness_nutrition. Drop by with a wave and let's be friends.
Email me love notes, questions, or comments at [email protected]
Oh Goodness! Nutrition is an evidence-based dietitian practice. However, given the general nature of the content presented on this podcast, it can not replace individualised medical advice. Get yo'self a professional (psst, like me).
03/20/22 • 18 min
5 Simple Things to Improve Your Fertility
I'm Thinking of Having a Baby
05/08/22 • 37 min
What can you do today that will improve your time to conception, and benefit you and bubs for both the short and long term?
Listen to the five practical tips Lora Attia from Dietitian For Mums gives us on this episode of I'm Thinking of Having a Baby.
The five aspects we cover are:
- get enough iron 🏋🏼♀️
- load yourself with omega-3s 🐟
- choose to drink less alcohol 🍸
- eat the rainbow 🌈
- move your body 🤸🏽♂️
Do you want to find out more?
- Snaffle your FREE 'eating for pregnancy' checklist, to ensure you're doing best for you and bubs-to-be!
- Follow us on Instagram for all you need to know to prepare for pregnancy
- Subscribe to our show to never miss an episode. Would you mind leaving us a review, or better yet, share with another mama or dada-to be?!
Oh Goodness! Nutrition is an evidence-based dietitian practice. However, given the general nature of the content presented on this podcast, it can not replace individualised medical advice.
Are you ready to cut through the confusion and get your personalised nutrition plan? Find out more about working with Oh Goodness! Nutrition.
Wanna know if you're eating right to get pregnant faster? Don't be like the other 97%* of women who are missing out on some key foods (and baby-loving nutrients!). Get your Fertility Favourite Foods checklist here.
*A weirdly specific number, yes. A study of >5000 women in NZ found that most of them weren't eating enough of the foods we know help make the best babies. For more of a shocker, a similar study in Australia showed that 0% were eating ideally (even though two-thirds of them thought they were!)
Will you leave me a rating or review? Pretty please with a cherry on top?
I'm also on da Insta at ohgoodness_nutrition. Drop by with a wave and let's be friends.
Email me love notes, questions, or comments at [email protected]
Oh Goodness! Nutrition is an evidence-based dietitian practice. However, given the general nature of the content presented on this podcast, it can not replace individualised medical advice. Get yo'self a professional (psst, like me).
05/08/22 • 37 min
Meet Nickie: she conceived three different ways!
I'm Thinking of Having a Baby
02/21/22 • 27 min
Three babies, three different conception methods. Hear how Nickie navigated the highs and lows of fertility, and be assured that while things don't always go according to our grand plans, there are many options available to parents-to-be.
This is the second episode on egg health. Over on the Oh Goodness! Nutrition Instagram and blog you can get some top tips and practical advice to give you a clear cut path for optimising your own egg health.
Do you want to find out more?
- Snaffle your FREE 'eating for pregnancy' checklist, to ensure you're doing best for you and bubs-to-be!
- Follow us on Instagram for all you need to know to prepare for pregnancy
- Subscribe to our show to never miss an episode. Would you mind leaving us a review, or better yet, share with another mama or dada-to be?!
Oh Goodness! Nutrition is an evidence-based dietitian practice. However, given the general nature of the content presented on this podcast, it can not replace individualised medical advice. Are you ready to cut through the confusion and get your personalised nutrition plan? Find out more about Oh Goodness! Nutrition.
Wanna know if you're eating right to get pregnant faster? Don't be like the other 97%* of women who are missing out on some key foods (and baby-loving nutrients!). Get your Fertility Favourite Foods checklist here.
*A weirdly specific number, yes. A study of >5000 women in NZ found that most of them weren't eating enough of the foods we know help make the best babies. For more of a shocker, a similar study in Australia showed that 0% were eating ideally (even though two-thirds of them thought they were!)
Will you leave me a rating or review? Pretty please with a cherry on top?
I'm also on da Insta at ohgoodness_nutrition. Drop by with a wave and let's be friends.
Email me love notes, questions, or comments at [email protected]
Oh Goodness! Nutrition is an evidence-based dietitian practice. However, given the general nature of the content presented on this podcast, it can not replace individualised medical advice. Get yo'self a professional (psst, like me).
02/21/22 • 27 min
Meet Amy: to freeze or not to freeze? That is the question.
I'm Thinking of Having a Baby
02/04/22 • 35 min
Technology is amazing! Nowadays, women can choose to have their eggs frozen - suspended in time - which wasn't always a possibility. And it comes with plenty to think about.
Amy is working out if that's the best thing for her. And if so, when? And what's involved? Are there things she needs to do now to get the best possible outcome?
It's a topic well worth the discussion. Have a listen and let us know if you found it helpful and informative!
Show Notes:
- the podcast Amy refers to is called Life Uncut.
Do you want to find out more?
- Snaffle your FREE 'eating for pregnancy' checklist, to ensure you're doing best for you and bubs-to-be!
- Follow us on Instagram for all you need to know to prepare for pregnancy
- Subscribe to our show to never miss an episode. Would you mind leaving us a review, or better yet, share with another mama or dada-to be?!
Oh Goodness! Nutrition is an evidence-based dietitian practice. However, given the general nature of the content presented on this podcast, it can not replace individualised medical advice. Are you ready to cut through the confusion and get your personalised nutrition plan? Find out more about Oh Goodness! Nutrition.
Wanna know if you're eating right to get pregnant faster? Don't be like the other 97%* of women who are missing out on some key foods (and baby-loving nutrients!). Get your Fertility Favourite Foods checklist here.
*A weirdly specific number, yes. A study of >5000 women in NZ found that most of them weren't eating enough of the foods we know help make the best babies. For more of a shocker, a similar study in Australia showed that 0% were eating ideally (even though two-thirds of them thought they were!)
Will you leave me a rating or review? Pretty please with a cherry on top?
I'm also on da Insta at ohgoodness_nutrition. Drop by with a wave and let's be friends.
Email me love notes, questions, or comments at [email protected]
Oh Goodness! Nutrition is an evidence-based dietitian practice. However, given the general nature of the content presented on this podcast, it can not replace individualised medical advice. Get yo'self a professional (psst, like me).
02/04/22 • 35 min
Meet Rachel: mending from miscarriage
I'm Thinking of Having a Baby
03/07/22 • 29 min
Perhaps something that wouldn't cross your mind when planning a pregnancy is miscarriage. And yet, it occurs in roughly 25% of pregnancies. Rachel generously shares her story - her experience, perspective, thoughts, and how she is living now. It is well worth a listen if you're wanting to get a glimpse into how miscarriage can affect one's physical, mental and emotional being, in order to better support those men and women around us who find themselves in this heartbreak of a place.
Just a heads up: this podcast mentions aspects of miscarriage that may be disturbing for some.
Sands for pregnancy loss support: https://www.sands.org.nz/
Oh Goodness! Nutrition: we're dietitians passionate about ensuring your bubs gets the best start in life by supporting mum's and dad's through personalised, practical and realistic nutrition help.
Do you want to find out more?
- Snaffle your FREE 'eating for pregnancy' checklist, to ensure you're doing best for you and bubs-to-be!
- Follow us on Instagram for all you need to know to prepare for pregnancy
- Subscribe to our show to never miss an episode. Would you mind leaving us a review, or better yet, share with another mama or dada-to be?!
Oh Goodness! Nutrition is an evidence-based dietitian practice. However, given the general nature of the content presented on this podcast, it can not replace individualised medical advice. Are you ready to cut through the confusion and get your personalised nutrition plan? Find out more about Oh Goodness! Nutrition.
Wanna know if you're eating right to get pregnant faster? Don't be like the other 97%* of women who are missing out on some key foods (and baby-loving nutrients!). Get your Fertility Favourite Foods checklist here.
*A weirdly specific number, yes. A study of >5000 women in NZ found that most of them weren't eating enough of the foods we know help make the best babies. For more of a shocker, a similar study in Australia showed that 0% were eating ideally (even though two-thirds of them thought they were!)
Will you leave me a rating or review? Pretty please with a cherry on top?
I'm also on da Insta at ohgoodness_nutrition. Drop by with a wave and let's be friends.
Email me love notes, questions, or comments at [email protected]
Oh Goodness! Nutrition is an evidence-based dietitian practice. However, given the general nature of the content presented on this podcast, it can not replace individualised medical advice. Get yo'self a professional (psst, like me).
03/07/22 • 29 min
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How many episodes does I'm Thinking of Having a Baby have?
I'm Thinking of Having a Baby currently has 25 episodes available.
What topics does I'm Thinking of Having a Baby cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Nutrition, Pregnancy, Wellness, Podcasts, Health and Food.
What is the most popular episode on I'm Thinking of Having a Baby?
The episode title 'The Must-Do's Before Pregnancy: GP Edit' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on I'm Thinking of Having a Baby?
The average episode length on I'm Thinking of Having a Baby is 20 minutes.
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Episodes of I'm Thinking of Having a Baby are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of I'm Thinking of Having a Baby?
The first episode of I'm Thinking of Having a Baby was released on Dec 6, 2021.
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