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The Fertility Roller Coaster (with Dana Sussman)
Call Your Mother
English - October 27, 2020 21:35 - 31 minutes - 42.6 MB - ★★★★★ - 240 ratingsKids & Family Society & Culture kosher bacon dahlialithwick kids parenting ruthbaderginsburg tweens Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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Fertility struggles impact so many families in myriad ways — though often the burden and the blame fall on women. Dana Sussman's story flips the narrative, when she and her husband discover that her husband is not producing any sperm. Several uncomfortable and emotional surgeries later — plus countless doctors visits, egg retrievals, and more — the couple are now parents of two children. With remarkable candor, Dana shares her unique journey with Jordana and Shannon, and they also discuss the ways in which access to fertility treatments may be limited in the coming year, due to possible changes to healthcare access.
Music:
"Voicemail" by Khronos Beats
"Best I Can" by Jasmine Jordan (ft. Habit Blcx)