Bringing you insight and experiences into love, relationships and fertility, with a focus on enjoying life and moving forward.
Talking with your children about their donor-conception: A conversation with researchers Drs Patricia Hershberger & Kirby Adlam
Hear about the emotional journey of telling your donor conceived child about their conception, the impact on the parent and donor conceived child or adult knowing,(depending on when they find out). Understand why these conversations are important. Learning strategies to help parents engage in these conversations and Information on resources and about the TELL Tool study and how parents can get involved https://tell-tool.com/
GoStork with Eran Amir, Founder and Proud Father of Two
Go Stork, a platform that allows you to "Find, Compare and Connectwith Top Fertility Providers” with no costs to access with Eran Amir, founder and proud father of two. https://www.gostork.com/Hear about:
- Why Go Stork created. The journey that lead one technology expert to use his skills to help others build their families
- How the components of the platform was selected
- The financial impact and how to access assistance
RMA Fertility Forward - Normalizing Third-Party Reproduction and Adoption
From RMA:Every child will eventually ask the question, “Where do babies come from?” Your answer will have a lasting impact on the way they think about what it means to be part of a family, especially if they were adopted or conceived with a donated sperm or egg, also known as third-party reproduction. Today’s guest believes that compassion, love, and honesty are critical in helping families come to greater acceptance, understanding, and celebration of their journey with third-party family building. Lori Metz is a psychotherapist, licensed clinical social worker, certified case manager, and a Board Certified TeleMental Health Provider, as well as an author and the host of the LIFE Podcast. Lori specializes in infertility and works with individuals, couples, and groups to identify what might be interfering with their ability to move forward in achieving what they want. In this episode, Lori shares some of the exciting projects she has been working on, including her recent title, I Dreamed of You: The Story of an Egg Donor Baby, and the petition she has created to normalize third-party family building in healthcare. Tuning in, you’ll learn why this initiative is essential, the emotional impact it will have on those who have built their families using this option, and how to advocate for yourself and your family, as well as a whole lot more! We hope you’ll join us.
The Male Factor, Male Infertility—Part 2 with Dr. Lowell Ku, MD, Reproductive Endocrinologist
Part 2 of the Male Factor, Male Infertility with Dr. Lowell Ku, MD, board certitude in Reproductive Endocrinology and OBGY, senior physician at Dallas IVF, active member of numerous organizations including Resolve.org & ASSRM. In this podcast we continue the conversation about the male infertility factor sharing information and suggestion that could assist in the journey. Hear about current research and findings, the emotional, physical impact, and the toll it can take, and the significance of support, recognizing the need, reaching out.
Disparities in fertility treatment with Dr. Tia Jackson-Bey, Reproductive Endocrinologist
Disparities in fertility treatment with Dr. Tia Jackson-Bey, Reproductive Endocrinologist, Fertility Specialist shares information and insight on ways change can come about. Hear about infertility as a human issue not a race or cultural issue, how change in the delivery of care can come about, how disparities in fertility care mirror those the health care .
The COVID-19 Vaccine & Fertility—Part 2 with Dr. Serena H. Chen, MD, Director for the Division of Reproductive Medicine at IRMS
The COVID-19 Vaccine & Fertility—Part 2 with Dr. Serena H. Chen, MD, Director for the Division of Reproductive Medicine at IRMS (the institute for Reproductive Medicine and Science), Dept. of Reproductive OBGYN at Saint Barnabas Medical Center, Clinical Assoc. Prof. Rutgers, UMDNJ Medical School and St George’s University School of Medicine, and Resolve’s Hope Award for Advocacy 2020.Hear About:• What the science is showing for women trying to conceive, pregnant and those breast feeding, as well as the general population.• Updates on how the COVID vaccinations work on different strains of the virus including variances.• Looking for answers in all the right places, in other words what the experts are saying. Please look to ACOG.ORG, ASRM.ORG, CDC.ORG, SMFM.ORG and @drserenahchen on instagram, twitter and Facebook.
Solo parenthood with Mel Johnson, solo mom and coach
The impact of your personal life script, what you want to consider on this path, the positives, what to embrace, updating your plan based on what you need ,and a desire to hold off to you meet a partner based on what you truly desire.
The Male Factor, Male Infertility with Dr. Lowell Ku, MD, Reproductive Endocrinologist
The Male Factor, Male Infertility with Dr. Lowell Ku, MD, Reproductive Endocrinologist, board certified in Reproductive Endocrinology and OBGY, the senior physician at Dallas IVF, and recognized by numerous organization and publications as a top Dallas physician. In this podcast he provides insight, information and suggestion that could assist in improving male infertility.
Donor conception and the impact with Dr. Lauren Berman, PHD, Founder of Fertility Psychology Center of Atlanta
Donor conception, the impact emotionally, and more with Dr. Lauren Berman, PHD, Founder of Fertility Psychology Center of Atlanta, American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), Chair of the Mental Health Professional GroupHear About:Donor conception, the evolution in philosophies and it’s subsequent effect on an emotional journey for the intended parent and child. The impact of using a known family member or known donor and preparing for the relationship physically, emotionally, financially, & legally prior to the child’s arrival.
The COVID-19 Vaccine and Fertility with Dr. Serena Chen, MD, Director for the Division of Reproductive Medicine at IRMS
COVID-19 vaccination and fertility, the differences in vaccines and how they work, what mRNA messenger Ribonucleic Acid is verses the new vaccinations coming out with a live virus, the significance of accessing up to medical recommendations from ASRM (https://www.asrm.org/news-and-publications/covid-19/) and other recognized sites, a tool form from U Mass Decision tool at I'm pregnant. Should I get the COVID vaccine? to evaluate if this the vaccine is right for you, UCSF's ASPIRE: Assessing the Safety of Pregnancy In the CoRonavirus PandEmic study. A nationwide prospective cohort study of pregnant women and their offspring during the COVID-19 pandemic that you can enroll in.