This is Infertility
289 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★★ - 90 ratingsThis is Infertility is a bi-weekly podcast where we fuse narrative storytelling with experience and science to give you a new perspective on what it’s really like to go through a family building journey. Each episode dives into the emotional, physical, and financial burdens carried by those who experience infertility on their path to parenthood. Be it IVF, IUI, egg freezing, surrogacy, adoption, etc., the path is never the same and it can be long, painful, and lonely. It’s our mission to give those struggling a platform to be heard, a community connection, and an opportunity to raise awareness of the 1 in 8 who, for many reasons, struggle with infertility.
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Fighting for Fertility Coverage: State Mandate in North Dakota
April 05, 2021 09:00 - 28 minutes - 22.5 MBThe cost of healthcare can be exorbitant, especially for fertility treatments. There are some incredible grants, funds, and forward-thinking employers that provide support for fertility and family building care, but more and more states are starting to mandate that coverage be offered. While this idea might seem expensive at first glance, providing fertility coverage saves everyone money, not to mention it lessens the stress of fertility treatment for those going through it. This National ...
Episode 97: Our Misconception
March 22, 2021 09:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBMotherhood has no set definition in this day and age because the modern family has evolved. It’s much more open-ended than the singular idea of having to carry your baby after conceiving through intercourse “naturally.” There are several different options and ways in which children can come into your life. Once we accept this fact and shift the focus towards being the best parent possible, it becomes much easier to build your family. In this episode, you'll hear Candace Wohl talk about ...
Episode 97 - Our Misconception
March 22, 2021 09:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBMotherhood has no set definition in this day and age because the modern family has evolved. It’s much more open-ended than the singular idea of having to carry your baby after conceiving through intercourse “naturally.” There are several different options and ways in which children can come into your life. Once we accept this fact and shift the focus towards being the best parent possible, it becomes much easier to build your family. In this episode, you'll hear Candace Wohl talk about ...
Our Misconception
March 22, 2021 09:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBMotherhood has no set definition in this day and age because the modern family has evolved. It’s much more open-ended than the singular idea of having to carry your baby after conceiving through intercourse “naturally.” There are several different options and ways in which children can come into your life. Once we accept this fact and shift the focus towards being the best parent possible, it becomes much easier to build your family. In this episode, you'll hear Candace Wohl talk about ...
Bonus Episode 9: Infertility in the Black Community: Understanding Your Health Conditions and Finding the Right Doctor
March 15, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 33.6 MBThis February, Progyny hosted the webinar, “Infertility in the Black Community: Understanding Your Health Conditions and Finding the Right Doctor,” to honor Black History Month and shed some light on the racial disparities in healthcare. This is an expansion on the July webinar, “Fertility and Maternal Health in the Black Community.” Progyny’s moderator, Lissa Kline, guides experts Dr. Kanika Harris, Director of Maternal Health at Black Women's Health Imperative (and previous guest on E...
Endometriosis and Fertility: 7 Years of Heartbreak, and a New Approach
March 08, 2021 10:00 - 32 minutes - 26 MBSupport is going to be a prevalent theme in today’s episode. Why? Because it’s the support of our family, friends, employers, and physicians that help us get through tough times, especially when it comes to infertility. Amanda Lesesne is a veteran guest here on This Is Infertility. This will be her third time joining us, and (spoiler!) today, she comes with good news! However, it wasn’t an easy journey getting here. She struggled with endometriosis, went through six rounds of failed IVF...
Fertility 101 - Endometriosis
March 01, 2021 08:00 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBThe Fertility 101 Series, because there’s no shortage of daunting terms to keep your mind running, is a quick and dirty breakdown on a specific topic with insights from a fertility expert. In this episode, you’ll learn about endometriosis, a condition in which a woman’s endometrial tissue grows inside of her abdomen. Each woman is different, but it’s common that endometriosis generates pelvic pain around a woman’s menstrual cycle or during sex, and it can cause infertility. Although it s...
Tinina Q. Cade Foundation: Grants for Fertility Treatments
February 22, 2021 10:00 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBAs most people with infertility know through experience, treatments can be very expensive. One round of IVF alone can cost thousands of dollars, and it’s usually the last step after trying multiple other pathways like IUI or timed intercourse beforehand, which can drain your resources. Fortunately, there are some options for funding. More employers are adding fertility coverage to their employee benefits, and there is an abundance of organizations that help by providing grants. In this epi...
Bonus Episode: Building a Family in 2021
February 15, 2021 09:00 - 37 minutes - 21.6 MBToday’s bonus episode comes from a recent Progny webinar, “Building a Family in 2021.” It’s the start of the new year, which might mean access to new benefits and new opportunities to start or continue building the family of their dreams. Moderated by Progyny’s Selena Campbell and experts Dr. Susanna Park, a reproductive endocrinologist at San Diego Fertility Center, Kayleigh Hajny – a Progyny success story, and Joni Vick, Clinical Educator Supervisor at Progyny, they discuss how the P...
Bonus Episode 8: Building a Family in 2021
February 15, 2021 09:00 - 37 minutes - 21.6 MBToday’s bonus episode comes from a recent Progny webinar, “Building a Family in 2021.” It’s the start of the new year, which might mean access to new benefits and new opportunities to start or continue building the family of their dreams. Moderated by Progyny’s Selena Campbell and experts Dr. Susanna Park, a reproductive endocrinologist at San Diego Fertility Center, Kayleigh Hajny – a Progyny success story, and Joni Vick, Clinical Educator Supervisor at Progyny, they discuss how the P...
Black Women’s Health Imperative: Putting Equality into Healthcare
February 08, 2021 10:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBIt’s Black History Month, and while we should always be thinking about the current climate of racial inequality, February reminds us of how far we have come and how very far we still need to go. One especially urgent matter that you’ll hear about today is implicit bias towards Black women in healthcare. Right now, a Black woman with cancer is 40% more likely to die than a White woman, and similar statistics apply to other areas in health like heart disease and pregnancy. As a result, seek...
Fertility 101: Uterine Fibroids
February 01, 2021 13:30 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBWe’re launching a new series called, Fertility 101, because there’s no shortage of daunting terms to keep your mind running. In this series, we’ll do a quick and dirty breakdown on a specific topic with insights from a fertility expert. The first episode covers Uterine Fibroids, a condition that is way more common than you might think. In fact, about 70% of women will be diagnosed with fibroids in their lifetime — for Black women, It's about 80%. Depending on their size and location, fi...
Tennessee Fertility Advocates
January 25, 2021 10:00 - 26 minutes - 15.3 MB“You don’t need a child to live.” That is a direct quote from an insurance representative when asked why fertility treatments weren’t included in the caller’s healthcare coverage. Infertility isn’t a choice; it’s a disease. Yet, when couples and individuals seek help, they’re told by their insurers to deal with it on their own. As it stands, there is no national mandate for fertility coverage, which leads us to today’s guests, Kara Edwards and Mollie Walker. They’re working to bring a m...
1 in 4 Struggle with Infertility: The Doctors
January 11, 2021 09:00 - 31 minutes - 18 MBWe talk a lot about the statistic that 1 in 8 struggle with infertility, but the thing is, that number represents the general public and not specific demographics within it. Take physicians, for instance. The people on the front lines, helping others with infertility, COVID, and any other medical issue. Their infertility stat? 1 in 4. As elucidated in Physician Fertility: A Call to Action and One in Four — The Importance of Comprehensive Fertility Benefits for the Medical Workforce, docto...
1 in 4 Struggle with Infertility: The Doctors
January 11, 2021 09:00 - 31 minutes - 18 MBWe talk a lot about the statistic that 1 in 8 struggle with infertility, but the thing is, that number represents the general public and not specific demographics within it. Take physicians, for instance. The people on the front lines, helping others with infertility, COVID, and any other medical issue. Their infertility stat? 1 in 4. As elucidated in Physician Fertility: A Call to Action and One in Four — The Importance of Comprehensive Fertility Benefits for the Medical Workforce, docto...
Year End Recap: This is Infertility Season 3
December 21, 2020 10:00 - 32 minutes - 18.7 MBAs we close season 3 of This is Infertility, we are reflecting on a turbulent year marked by extreme loss with the COVID-19 pandemic, a recession, a controversial election, wildfires, and so much more that has tested our resiliency. Whether you're trying to start a family or not, we've all fought through some type of challenge during 2020. So, we've chosen to highlight a few stories of those struggling with infertility that we believe capture this true spirit of resiliency found in humanity ...
Hilariously Infertile: Infertility Unfiltered
December 07, 2020 10:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBDealing with infertility comes with an abundance of raw and painful emotions. It’s ok to cry after an especially difficult appointment and it’s not uncommon to feel discouraged. While infertility itself isn’t funny, one way that we take control of stress and sadness is through humor. Karen Jeffries is the founder of Hilariously Infertile. This includes very honest, witty, and perfectly inappropriate accounts of her own infertility through her book and blog, and meme pages surrounding th...
CoFertility: Fertility Uncomplicated
November 23, 2020 10:00 - 24 minutes - 13.9 MBNo one ever expects conception to be difficult, so when your pregnancy tests are frequently negative, you're left with several questions. And what do you do when you have questions? You Google them. However, the internet is not always your best friend when it comes to medical advice. How is anyone supposed to find reliable information on a topic not discussed widely enough, like infertility? Arielle Spiegel found herself lost among unsuccessful doctor’s appointments and bogged down by re...
Cofertility: Infertility Uncomplicated
November 23, 2020 10:00 - 24 minutes - 13.9 MBEpisode 87: Cofertility: Infertility Uncomplicated No one ever expects conception to be difficult, so when your pregnancy tests are frequently negative, you’re left with several questions. And what do you do when you have questions? You Google them. However, the internet is not always your best friend when it comes to medical advice. How is anyone supposed to find reliable information on a topic not discussed widely enough, like infertility? Arielle Spiegel found herself lost among uns...
The Broken Brown Egg
November 09, 2020 10:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBInfertility and family building can be scary and isolating at times, especially when it seems like no one else around you are experiencing the same barriers to conception. Even as more people come forward to talk about their struggles, there is still a lack of race representation fueling these conversations. Regina Townsend is the voice behind The Broken Brown Egg; a blog, resource, and community surrounding her experiences with infertility as a black woman. Regina was frustrated with...
Bonus - Progyny Oncofertility Webinar
November 02, 2020 10:00 - 48 minutes - 22.4 MBOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness month, which means today’s bonus episode is all about fertility preservation for cancer, otherwise known as oncofertility. Receiving a cancer diagnosis can turn your world upside down but understanding your fertility options from day one can make all the difference. Thanks to earlier detection and improved treatments, survival rates among cancer patients have increased steadily, and as a result, focus has shifted from immediate treatment to life after can...
Bonus Episode 7: Fertility Preservation for Cancer Patients: Focusing on Survival and Your Life After Cancer
November 02, 2020 10:00 - 48 minutes - 22.4 MBOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness month, which means today’s bonus episode is all about fertility preservation for cancer, otherwise known as oncofertility. Receiving a cancer diagnosis can turn your world upside down but understanding your fertility options from day one can make all the difference. Thanks to earlier detection and improved treatments, survival rates among cancer patients have increased steadily, and as a result, focus has shifted from immediate treatment to life after can...
Miscarriage Awareness: From RPL to Podcasting, The Story Behind Infertile AF
October 26, 2020 09:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBMiscarriage is something that, no matter how many times we discuss it on this podcast, never gets easier to talk about. October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, and we think it’s important to share these stories, just as other podcasters and advocates in the space do. You may know Ali Prato by her podcast name, “Infertile AF”, and by the open yet relatable way they address fertility and family building. But on today’s episode, Ali walks us through all she did to get there. ...
Oncofertility: Donor Eggs, Surrogacy, and Embracing a New Plan
October 12, 2020 09:00 - 31 minutes - 25.6 MBOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and when you hear the word cancer, your mind doesn’t automatically go to fertility preservation. But when 30-year-old Tricia Russo learned she would have to go through chemotherapy, radiation, a mastectomy, reconstruction, and begin taking medications that could prompt menopause for her breast cancer diagnosis, her team quickly floated the idea of freezing embryos. It’s been nine years since Tricia’s breast cancer diagnosis, and her world looks a...
Eggs Over Easy Film: Advocacy and Change for Fertility in the Black Community
September 28, 2020 09:00 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBIn the wake of the recent Black Lives Matter movement, companies, individuals, and institutions are taking a long, reflective look at their biases, policies, and inequalities, in an effort to stand together against systematic racism. The fertility industry is no different. Enter Chiquita Lockley who realized that none of her friends were ever talking about fertility, infertility, and fibroids, so she decided to make a documentary, Eggs Over Easy. Her upcoming film features interviews wit...
PCOS and Fertility: An early diagnosis, IUIs, IVF, and Baby Liv
September 14, 2020 09:00 - 24 minutes - 20.2 MBIt’s PCOS Awareness Month and for those who have PCOS, you may know firsthand how difficult it can be to conceive naturally. Kayleigh and Steven Hajny always wanted to have a baby. But when Kayleigh was 16 and diagnosed with PCOS, she was set to believe this was a pipe dream that wouldn’t happen for her unless she did IVF. So, they decided to go to a fertility specialist for help. What they didn’t expect was the number of treatments and the amount of disappointment they faced....
Bonus Episode 6: Fertility and Maternal Health in the Black Community
September 07, 2020 09:00 - 32 minutes - 25.8 MBToday’s bonus episode comes from a recent Progyny webinar, “Fertility and Maternal Health in the Black Community”, which reflects on the inequalities and institutionalized racism within the fertility industry. Moderated by Progyny’s Manager of Member Services, Selena Campbell, and experts Dr. Genevieve Neal-Perry, Dr. Tia Jackson-Bey, and Dr. Renita White, this panel breaks down some of the issues that uniquely face Black women in their fertility journeys, weighed in on why they aren’t g...
Bonus Episode: Fertility and Maternal Health in the Black Community
September 07, 2020 09:00 - 32 minutes - 25.8 MBToday’s bonus episode comes from a recent Progyny webinar, “Fertility and Maternal Health in the Black Community”, which reflects on the inequalities and institutionalized racism within the fertility industry. Moderated by Progyny’s Manager of Member Services, Selena Campbell, and experts Dr. Genevieve Neal-Perry, Dr. Tia Jackson-Bey, and Dr. Renita White, this panel breaks down some of the issues that uniquely face Black women in their fertility journeys, weighed in on why they aren’t g...
Egg Freezing: Asking your Partner to Split the Cost
August 31, 2020 09:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBWe talk about this quite often, infertility impacts 1 in 8 with 1/3 of that reason being female factor, 1/3 male factor, and 1/3 combined or unexplained. What we don’t talk about often, is how when it comes to egg freezing, the financial burden typically falls entirely on the female. In today’s episode, copywriter KelseyFormost discusses her decision to ask her boyfriend to contribute financially should she decide to preserve her fertility. But not only did Kelsey have that difficult co...
Egg Freezing: Asking your Partner to Split the Cost
August 31, 2020 09:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBWe talk about this quite often, infertility impacts 1 in 8 with 1/3 of that reason being female factor, 1/3 male factor, and 1/3 combined or unexplained. What we don’t talk about often, is how when it comes to egg freezing, the financial burden typically falls entirely on the female. In today’s episode, copywriter KelseyFormost discusses her decision to ask her boyfriend to contribute financially should she decide to preserve her fertility. But not only did Kelsey have that difficult co...
Egg Freezing: Preventative Care & Empowerment
August 17, 2020 09:00 - 38 minutes - 31.2 MBA huge misconception in the world of fertility is that egg freezing is an elective procedure and should, therefore, be treated like one. This is absolutely untrue. Women are born with all the eggs they will produce during a lifetime, therefore, the quality and quantity of viable eggs diminish as time goes on. And doctors are finding the leading cause of female-factor infertility is diminished ovarian reserve starting around age 35. Advanced technologies, however, allow women to free...
IVF in the ‘90s vs Today
August 03, 2020 09:00 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBInfertility is already hard and complex, even with the advanced medicine and technology we have today, but imagine trying over 20 years ago, when commonplace protocols were still being developed. The first baby born via IVF is only 42 years old, and a lot has happened since then. In today’s episode, we dive into the evolution of IVF over the last 42 years and hear how the challenges of the ‘80s and ‘90s led to technological advancements and the carefully curated protocols we see in ferti...
Genetic Testing: Preventing a Rare Blood Disorder Through PGT-M
July 20, 2020 09:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBGrowing up with a rare blood disorder can flip your world upside down. It can also make you question what to do when it comes to building a family and what options are even available. Luckily, science has progressed to a point where genetic testing before IVF can help increase the odds of a healthy singleton baby. In this episode, Rachel Russell tells us her story on balancing Diamond Blackfan Anemia (DBA) while still wanting to have a child. DBA is a dominant disorder that primarily affe...
Bonus Episode 5: COVID-19 – Update: How Fertility Clinics are Adapting
July 13, 2020 09:00 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBIn this bonus episode, we hear from Dr. Alan Copperman, Medical Director at Progyny, with insights on how fertility clinics have become safer and more efficient than ever before, the impact of telehealth when it comes to the patient and doctor relationship, how the field of reproductive medicine has faced the challenges of the pandemic, and ways in which the current practices can inform the future. Expert: Dr. Alan Copperman, Progyny and RMA of NY Host: Dan Bulger For more inform...
COVID-19 – Update: How Fertility Clinics are Adapting
July 13, 2020 09:00 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBIn this bonus episode, we hear from Dr. Alan Copperman, Medical Director at Progyny, with insights on how fertility clinics have become safer and more efficient than ever before, the impact of telehealth when it comes to the patient and doctor relationship, how the field of reproductive medicine has faced the challenges of the pandemic, and ways in which the current practices can inform the future. Expert: Dr. Alan Copperman, Progyny and RMA of NY Host: Dan Bulger For more inform...
COVID-19 – Update: How Fertility Clinics are Adapting
July 13, 2020 09:00 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBIn this bonus episode, we hear from Dr. Alan Copperman, Medical Director at Progyny, with insights on how fertility clinics have become safer and more efficient than ever before, the impact of telehealth when it comes to the patient and doctor relationship, how the field of reproductive medicine has faced the challenges of the pandemic, and ways in which the current practices can inform the future. Expert: Dr. Alan Copperman, Progyny and RMA of NY Host: Dan Bulger For more inform...
Heart Shaped Uterus, Low Sperm, and a Successful Pregnancy
July 06, 2020 09:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBInfertility is a long and stressful process, and while you may feel alone on your journey, 1 in 8 couples are going through the same exact thing. It can take a toll on you emotionally, financially and physically, but a support system and positive mindset can help along the way. In this episode, we hear from Chrissy Hogie on her fertility story that the highs and lows, the feelings of isolation, and the amazing support system she had around her. Three years and many doctor visits later, C...
Heart Shaped Uterus, Low Sperm, and a Successful Pregnancy
July 06, 2020 09:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBInfertility is a long and stressful process, and while you may feel alone on your journey, 1 in 8 couples are going through the same exact thing. It can take a toll on you emotionally, financially and physically, but a support system and positive mindset can help along the way. In this episode, we hear from Chrissy Hogie on her fertility story that the highs and lows, the feelings of isolation, and the amazing support system she had around her. Three years and many doctor visits later, C...
Joy of Fatherhood after Battling Male Infertility
June 22, 2020 09:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBInfertility can be draining for many reasons – the financial burden, the emotional toll, the relationship friction, and so much more. Then add the extra layer of having a job that puts you in the spotlight where fans depend on your presence, despite what’s happening at home, and you have a recipe for severe emotional distress. Then add the pressure of having a job that puts you in the spotlight where you’re having to show up for fans and followers, regardless of what’s going on at hom...
Joy of Fatherhood after Battling Male Infertility
June 22, 2020 09:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBInfertility can be draining for many reasons – the financial burden, the emotional toll, the relationship friction, and so much more. Then add the extra layer of having a job that puts you in the spotlight where fans depend on your presence, despite what’s happening at home, and you have a recipe for severe emotional distress. Then add the pressure of having a job that puts you in the spotlight where you’re having to show up for fans and followers, regardless of what’s going on at hom...
Bonus Episode 4: COVID-19 - Fertility Treatment in the COVID and Post-COVID Environment
June 10, 2020 09:00 - 36 minutes - 34.3 MBAs cities across the US begin lifting restrictions for public facilities, fertility clinics are reopening their doors and seeing patients. But what can a patient expect from their clinics in this COVID and the post-COVID environment? In this bonus episode, we are sharing a panel conversation that dives into what to expect regarding fertility treatment in the present and near future, how clinics are prioritizing safety measures, and how patients can prepare for their visits. Learn from th...
COVID-19 - Fertility Treatment in the COVID and Post-COVID Environment
June 10, 2020 09:00 - 36 minutes - 34.3 MBAs cities across the US begin lifting restrictions for public facilities, fertility clinics are reopening their doors and seeing patients. But what can a patient expect from their clinics in this COVID and the post-COVID environment? In this bonus episode, we are sharing a panel conversation that dives into what to expect regarding fertility treatment in the present and near future, how clinics are prioritizing safety measures, and how patients can prepare for their visits. Learn from th...
LGBTQ+ Family Building: 10 IUIs Before IVF Success
June 08, 2020 09:00 - 23 minutes - 22.2 MBIt’s Pride Month and we’re highlighting what it’s like to build a family as a same-sex couple. For some, the ideal scenario is you meet, fall in love, get married, pick a sperm donor, and have a baby. Ok, not every couple is out there picking a sperm donor, but if you’re a same-sex female couple, it’s a necessary step in the family-building process. In today’s episode, we hear from Samantha and Jessica Pace, who’s journey had its own set of challenges. After 10 failed IUIs, they decided...
A Pause Due to COVID-19
May 18, 2020 09:00 - 32 minutes - 22.9 MBFor some the road to parenthood may include things such as IUI, IVF, PGS, ICSI, and COVID-19. Those all sound familiar except for the last one. These past few months, COVID-19 has upended many aspects of daily life, bringing grief and uncertainty for people all around the globe. And the fertility industry, one that is often shrouded in uncertainty, is no exception. In this episode, we hear from Kim Tranell and Josh Roth, about their family building journey. After years of trying to conc...
A Pause Due to COVID-19
May 18, 2020 09:00 - 32 minutes - 22.9 MBFor some the road to parenthood may include things such as IUI, IVF, PGS, ICSI, and COVID-19. Those all sound familiar except for the last one. These past few months, COVID-19 has upended many aspects of daily life, bringing grief and uncertainty for people all around the globe. And the fertility industry, one that is often shrouded in uncertainty, is no exception. In this episode, we hear from Kim Tranell and Josh Roth, about their family building journey. After years of trying to conc...
Bonus Episode 3: COVID-19 - Telehealth in Your Fertility Journey
May 11, 2020 09:00 - 37 minutes - 30.1 MBJust because most in-person fertility treatments are paused due to COVID-19, doesn’t mean you can’t chat with your doctor, discuss a protocol and get the ball moving forward while in quarantine. In this bonus episode we are sharing a panel conversation that explains how telehealth can help you get started or continue moving along on your fertility journey during COVID-19. Learn what to expect, how telehealth differs from an in-person visit, and how treatment in the clinic will look with...
COVID-19 - Telehealth in Your Fertility Journey
May 11, 2020 09:00 - 37 minutes - 30.1 MBJust because most in-person fertility treatments are paused due to COVID-19, doesn’t mean you can’t chat with your doctor, discuss a protocol and get the ball moving forward while in quarantine. In this bonus episode we are sharing a panel conversation that explains how telehealth can help you get started or continue moving along on your fertility journey during COVID-19. Learn what to expect, how telehealth differs from an in-person visit, and how treatment in the clinic will look with...
I Still Want to Be A Mom
May 04, 2020 09:00 - 32 minutes - 30.7 MBMother’s Day can be hard for so many – children who have lost mothers, mothers who have lost children, and women in pre-motherhood who are struggling with infertility or a pregnancy loss. These women are dedicated to a child they have not yet met. This was the case for Shara Hutchinson who, after years of Clomid treatments, surgeries, failed IVF cycles, an ectopic pregnancy and a late-term pregnancy loss, still wanted to be a mom. In today’s episode, Shara takes us through all she wen...
#NIAW: Different Paths Can Lead to the Same Place
April 24, 2020 09:00 - 21 minutes - 20 MBIn honor of this year’s National Infertility Awareness Week (4/19 – 4/25), we’re doing a five-part series that highlights Resolve’s theme of ‘Changing the Conversation’. Over the past two years we’ve had conversations with people still experiencing infertility, people who have reached their end goals, people who’ve dedicated their lives to helping others, and people who are just entering this ever-expanding world of infertility. We’re focusing these episodes on change, how our guests ha...
#NIAW: The Callahans’ New Ohana
April 23, 2020 09:00 - 25 minutes - 24 MBIn honor of this year’s National Infertility Awareness Week (4/19 – 4/25), we’re doing a five-part series that highlights Resolve’s theme of ‘Changing the Conversation’. Over the past two years we’ve had conversations with people still experiencing infertility, people who have reached their end goals, people who’ve dedicated their lives to helping others, and people who are just entering this ever-expanding world of infertility. We’re focusing these episodes on change, how our guests ha...