Yessenia Mercedes has a Bachelor of Social Worker from Seton Hall University and a Masters of Social Work from Fordham University. She has 10 years of experience in the field of children and family. Her experience includes working as a Case Manager with Child Protection and Permanency and as a School Social Worker for the Board of Education in NJ. On this episode we discuss: The trauma and beauty behind her journey to becoming a mother  The important questions to ask your OBGYN and what her OBGYN missed Fertility stigmas in the Latin community  Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) vs In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Ways to support a friend who is experiencing infertility Game-changing tips for new mothers My Wellness Solution - Dominican Owned Holistic Care The value in forgiving strained family relationships Her perspective of the expeditions we have for the people in our lives Her new journey as “funemployed” Do not ask a couple when they are giving you some babies, period Keep up with Yessenia on IG @rooted.courage The Dominican owned holistic health service https://mywellnesssolutions.com/ and @mwshealth on Instagram