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Episode 1: A Life’s Work: Meet Dr Jyotica Ruba
In this introductory episode, you’ll get to know Dr Jyotica Ruba. We chat about why she became a fertility specialist, and what she hopes you will get out of her podcast to help you on your fertility journey.
A Life’s Work
Fertility is a fast-moving area full of innovation, and for Dr Jyotica Ruba, helping couples and individuals have babies is a continuation of her life’s work.
As the daughter of the first female GP in Newcastle, Dr Ruba grew up on stories of her mother’s work as a doctor. This work extended far beyond the clinic, including delivering babies and assisting with home births in the 1970’s. From this inspirational upbringing the die was cast, with Dr Ruba growing up to have her own highly respected career as an obstetrician, gynaecologist, and fertility specialist.
For Dr Jyotica Ruba, delivering fertility information in an understandable way is a guiding principle of her practice. She has begun the Fertile Ground podcast to help demystify the fertility process and answer common questions that her patients have.
“I love the ability to be available to help everyone on their fertility journey, whether it’s the individual, whether it’s the heterosexual couple, or the same- sex couples, and I enjoy every single journey it takes me on as well as them. It’s just amazing. And it’s a privilege to be part of that journey.”
FertileGround: A Podcast with Dr. Jyotica Ruba
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Episode 10: Vaccine Safety in Pregnancy
Which vaccines are safe to get in pregnancy? Which ones are best avoided? Protecting your baby from disease starts in the womb — and in some cases, even before you get pregnant. Dr Jyoti runs through the vaccines you’ll need to keep you and baby safe during pregnancy, plus offer them protection during their first weeks of life.
Episode 11: A Typical IVF Cycle
What does one typical IVF or ICSI cycle look like? How long does it take, and what are the different stages? How many appointments will you have, and how many days will you need to take off work? This episode runs through a typical cycle of a fertility treatment, from the first day to the last.
Episode 12: Testing & Scans in Pregnancy
Dr Ruba runs through the list of tests you can expect during your pregnancy, from blood tests to ultrasounds to more invasive testing if required. It can be quite a busy schedule! Tune in to find out the benefits of each test and what you will learn about your baby at each step. When can we rule out common chromosomal disorders…and when can you expect to find out the gender of your baby?
Episode 13: Freezing Eggs vs Embryos
Is one better than the other? In this episode, Dr Ruba talks through the circumstances where you may be better off choosing freezing embryos rather than eggs, and vice versa. What are the success rates of freezing and thawing, and how long can you keep them frozen for? This episode aims to help individuals and couples make the right decision for them.
Episode 14: Is it Time to Get a Second Opinion?
Your fertility treatments aren’t working and your dream of a baby feels far away. Second opinions are big in the IVF industry, so we ask Dr Jyotica Ruba to run through some of the pros and cons of switching specialists, or just getting some additional advice during your fertility journey.
Episode 15: Managing Recurrent Miscarriage
In this episode, Dr Ruba concentrates on the practical management of miscarriage, with a particular focus on recurrent miscarriage. We’ll discuss some of the common physical causes, available support, and most importantly of all, the steps that can be taken to reduce the risks of it happening again. We hope you find this episode helpful.
Episode 16: Moving Forward after Traumatic Births & Pregnancies
If you’ve experienced a difficult pregnancy or traumatic birth, the idea of another pregnancy can evoke significant anxiety. In this episode, we talk about how Dr Jyoti helps her patients move forward in a way that reduces both risk and anxiety.
Episode 2: Your First Fertility Appointment
A first fertility appointment really doesn’t need to be daunting. This episode runs through what to expect during your first fertility consultation, so that you feel more comfortable and prepared for this exciting step on your journey to parenthood.
Episode 3: How Age Affects Fertility
In this episode of Fertile Ground we delve into the importance of age in fertility, and how (and when) to test your egg reserve levels so you can better plan your fertility future.
Episode 4: Egg Freezing 101: What You Need to Know
Thinking about freezing your eggs? In this episode, Dr. Ruba discusses the what, when and how of egg freezing. For those curious about when they should take this step or what the medical process involves, this episode is for you.
We look forward to supporting you.
If you have any questions or would like to book a consultation, please contact us via any of the methods below. You can also submit a question for Dr Ruba to address on her fertility podcast, Fertile Ground.
Practice Hours
Monday-Thursday: 8:30 – 5:00pm
Dr Jyotica Ruba
Fertility Specialist, Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
BM, FRANZCOG, MRMed
Suite 2.5, Level 2,
Deakin Health Hub,
63 Denison St
Deakin ACT 2600
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