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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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.
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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!)
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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).

What I wish I'd known about getting pregnant

I'm Thinking of Having a Baby

09/10/23 • 15 min

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Join me, Hannah Eriksen, as I share my/our unique path to parenthood. From debunking fertility myths to unveiling surprising lifestyle tweaks, this episode reveals the meandering story of how we welcomed our son, Sebastian. Wanna be nosy about the highs, lows, and miracle of our journey? Grab a cuppa and listen in on our story.
TIMESTAMPS

[00:00] Starting Out: Sharing our journey and lifestyle changes for fertility
[02:42] Clearing Myths: Correcting misconceptions, introducing cycle tracking
[05:27] Lifestyle Tweaks: Diet and exercise impact on my menstrual cycle
[00:07:48] Matt's Role: Addressing low sperm count, and stress reduction
[09:29] Divine Surprise: Bet you didn't see this coming
[11:21] Birth Experience: My pregnancy, Seb's birth and some post-birth reflections
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Tracking your cycle: the what, the why and the how

I'm Thinking of Having a Baby

06/23/22 • 29 min

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Do you know when you ovulate?
If you're trying for a baby, nothing is more important than timing it right.
And as Ami from Food Baby tells us in this episode, there are benefits to tracking your cycle beyond just getting pregnant!
Here are links to the devices that Ami describes in this episode:
Ava - ships only to the US and Europe
Tempdrop - ships internationally
Ovusense - doesn't currently ship to Asia
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!
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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.

How relaxing might just be the secret to getting pregnant

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06/02/22 • 24 min

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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.

Why you want to avoid caffeine when trying or pregnant

I'm Thinking of Having a Baby

05/22/22 • 24 min

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Calling all coffee lovers! This is definitely an episode you want to tune into!
I'm joined by fertility nutrition expert Catherine Chong from catherine.fertilitydietitian who shares with us the latest research into what to be aware of when it comes to caffeine consumption, how much we should aim for, and alternatives to try if we're thinking of having a baby.
In the episode, I mention herbal teas that are currently listed as safe for pregnant and breastfeeding women. The following can be drunk in moderation (no more than 2-3 cups per day):
- ginger
- lemon balm
- linden flower (unless pre-existing cardiac conditions)
- peppermint
- red raspberry leaf (no more than one cup per day in the first three months of pregnancy)
- rosemary
- rose hip
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 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.

Help! What prenatal supplements should I be taking?!

I'm Thinking of Having a Baby

04/03/22 • 30 min

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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?!

Meet Chantelle: She lives with Endometriosis

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01/17/22 • 27 min

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Did you know that endometriosis affects around 10% of women? It's super common, yet the wide effect it has on the body is not always well appreciated. In a very general nutshell, endometriosis is a chronic pain condition that is caused when the cells that normally live within the uterus grow elsewhere in the body.
Chantelle shares her experience of living with endometriosis. Our hope in doing this episode is that you will grow in your appreciation of how endo affects those living with it (a la more than just bad period pain) and that if you are a person with the condition, you draw encouragement from the pain management options available to you, perhaps ones you hadn't considered.
If you struggle with endo belly, I've created this resource with 12 things you can do to deflate it1
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?!

Meet Sammi: She's Thinking of Having a Baby

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12/06/21 • 20 min

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A client and a fabulous human, Sammi shares her story thinking about having a baby and the steps she took to ensure she and her partner were doing the best they could to prepare themselves for pregnancy nutritionally. Cutting through the Google faff, hear how she found clarity, support and a lifestyle change!
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?!

Who else wants to crush inflammation and get pregnant faster?

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06/05/23 • 10 min

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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.

The Best Exercise for Beating Insulin Resistance

I'm Thinking of Having a Baby

07/17/23 • 12 min

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In this episode, we'll uncover how exercise can beat insulin resistance and boost your fertility. From the immediate effects of active muscles to the long-term benefits of improved insulin receptors and mitochondrial activity, we've got the juicy nuggets you need. We'll explore three main types of movement— aerobic, resistance, and high-intensity interval training—and discuss the most effective ways to reduce insulin resistance. Remember, it's all about consistency and finding what exercise brings you joy. So get ready to crush those sugar cravings, manage insulin resistance, and have some fun along the way.
TIMESTAMPS
00:27 Recap on "do you have insulin resistance (IR)?"
01:28 Five ways exercise deals with IR
03:38 The three main types of movement
04:23 The relative effectiveness of each type of movement at squashing IR
07:45 How long to exercise benefits last? i.e. how often do I need to move to manage my IR?
08:56 Some proven hacks to exercise consistently, my friend.
11:53 See you next time!

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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, Dietitian, Fertility, Pregnancy, Wellness, Podcasts, Health and Food.

What is the most popular episode on I'm Thinking of Having a Baby?

The episode title 'Tracking your cycle: the what, the why and the how' 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.

How often are episodes of I'm Thinking of Having a Baby released?

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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I'm Thinking of Having a Baby

Hannah Eriksen, NZRD

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