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Hello superhumans! My Fertility Podcast is hosted by Dr. Meivys Garcia and Dr. Marta Wais, REIs at Markham Fertility Centre. We explore the many facets of conception, pregnancy, and reproductive health. We're not just talking about the medical side of things, but also the emotional, psychological, and even the societal aspects that come with the journey to parenthood. Infertility is hard enough. Our goal is to provide education along with a good dose of encouragement and support. Whether you're just starting to think about having a baby, actively trying or facing challenges along the way, My Fertility Podcast will be your go to resource for honest conversations and a supportive community. Let's demystify the world of fertility together.
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Today we welcome Sara Cohen to our show. Sara is a leading fertility lawyer based in Toronto, working with clients across Canada and internationally. She advises intended parents, surrogates, donors, clinics, hospitals, and cryobanks on a wide range of fertility law matters. Named one of the Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers in Canada by Canadian Lawyer Magazine and recognized by Lexpert as a Leading Lawyer to Watch, Sara combines deep expertise with a compassionate, collaborative approach. She...
Today we welcome Black Fertility Agency or BFA. BFA was born from a deeply personal space, when Patricia, a black woman, navigating her own fertility journey in Canada, experienced firsthand the gaps and lack of representation in fertility care. She began documenting her journey and what started as a personal journal has since grown into a large movement! Today, Black Fertility Agency is co-led by Patricia, it's Founder and Ekene, a fellow black woman and a strategist dedicated to health eq...
Welcome back and happy Tuesday! Today we are tackling one of the most frustrating and emotionally difficult topics in reproductive medicine, and that is recurrent implantation failure (RIF). We'll cover definitions, causes (both known and unknown), the controversies, future directions, and of course some of the guidelines. The important thing to know, as you will hear from the data, the vast majority of patients do achieve a successful pregnancy, even after experiencing multiple implantation ...
We're back with another "I'm pregnant, now what?" series topic. Today we discuss beauty products and treatments. Are you enjoying this series? Drop us a review, comment or DM on Instagram @myfertilitypodcast. You may also be interested in: EP61: I'm pregnant, now what? Part 2: Nausea, medications, nutrition, exercise, weight & cats(!) EP55: I'm pregnant, now what? Part 1: Initial testing, vitamins & diet Follow us on Instagram @myfertilitypodcast, YouTube @MyFertilityPodcast, or reac...
Happy Tuesday! Today we welcome Alexa and Kevin to our show to speak about their 6 year fertility journey. Alexa is a former professional violinist who now teaches Pilates. Kevin is an accomplished composer of classical music, whose works have been played and broadcast around the world. He is also an aspiring writer. They have welcomed a baby boy to the world and we congratulate them! Four months after giving birth to their son, Robin, they embarked on yet another journey – one in which Alexa...
On today's episode we welcome Tom and Alexie to our show. Many of you know Alexie very well from her very popular Instagram account @wearethereillys (formerly @epicquest4babyreilly) and you may feel like you already know their journey so well, but we're going to get in depth about it. We speak about their 6 year fertility journey, the various clinics they went to and the many treatments that they tried. Tom and Alexie also get real with us about the emotional rollercoaster and what it means t...
Welcome back superhumans! We are so glad that you're joining us today for another episode of My Fertility podcast. The topic for this episode has been very wildly requested. We're going to talk about Frozen embryo transfers, otherwise known as FETs. If you're interested in learning about fresh embryo transfers, please refer back to EP67: Fresh embryo transfers (ET) Part 1: The procedure, timelines, the pro & cons. You may also be interested in: EP14: IVF Part 1: Let's talk about IV...
Let's talk about fresh embryo transfers (ET), of course, a key step in many fertility journeys: how they work and what you can expect, timelines, the science behind them, the pros, the cons, and the challenges that come with fresh embryo transfers. Now, if you are interested in hearing about frozen embryo transfer (FET) – stay tuned for a series on this topic coming out soon! Follow us on Instagram @myfertilitypodcast, YouTube @MyFertilityPodcast, or reach out to us at info@myfert...
Today we welcome Jessica Chalk, Founder of myStoria to our show. Jessica speaks to us openly about her 6 year fertility journey and how her experience led her to where she is today. She founded the myStoria to give patients the support, knowledge and tools to take charge of their fertility – transforming their journey into a patient-centered and empowering one. This is a conversation that you don't want to miss! Guest Bio: Jessica Chalk is a serial entrepreneur, patient advocate, and a pa...
Today we welcome back Courtney and Aparnaa to speak about the importance of pelvic floor health in pregnancy and postpartum – this is a must listen – you can thank us later! Check out EP45 for the topic of pelvic physio treatments and the impact of vaginismus on fertility. Courtney is a Physiotherapist who works at Cornerstone Physiotherapy in Richmond Hill. She has been working as a Physiotherapist for over 15years and in the specialization of Pelvic Physiotherapy for 10. She l...
On today's episode we are joined by Zane. He is a keen relationship builder and he lives and breathes political outreach and fertility advocacy. Having spent years working at Queens Park, he now works in government relations consulting for one of Canada's premier boutique firms. Together with his wife, they launched the blog, Not my Yummy but I'm still Mummy in 2021 to chronicle their journey to building a family with the help of a gestational surrogate. Their daughter, Scottie, was born in...
June is Pride Month – a time to celebrate, uplift and advocate for the 2SLGBTQ+ community. At Markham Fertility Centre we are proud to support individuals and couples of all gender identities and sexual orientations on their journey to building a family. Whether through donor sperm, donor eggs, reciprocal IVF, surrogacy fertility preservation, we are committed to removing barriers, honouring diverse family structures, and ensuring every patient is seen, heard, and respected. Love makes a fami...
That's right – we're starting a series of WTF appointments that cover scenarios where you and your doctor are thinking "WTF happened?!". Today we cover WTF: You get less eggs than expected at your egg retrieval and talk through the reasons why this can be the case. You may also be interested in: EP02: The menstrual cycle EP33: The impact of decreased ovarian reserve (DOR) on fertility and IVF treatments Follow us on Instagram @myfertilitypodcast, YouTube @MyFertilityPodcast, or reach ou...
We're back with another "I'm pregnant, now what?" series topic. Today we discuss nausea, medications, nutrition, exercise, weight & cats(!). Are you enjoying this series? Drop us a review, comment or DM on Instagram @myfertilitypodcast You may also be interested in: EP55: I'm pregnant, now what? Part 1: Initial testing, vitamins & diet EP45: Pelvic physiotherapy treatments and vaginismus explained with Courtney and Aparnaa from Cornerstone Physiotherapy Follow us on Instagram @myferti...
Today we welcome Baden and Zane to the show. Baden is the Founder of Not My Tummy, which turns traditional model of finding a surrogate on it's head using the power of public relations, marketing and digital media. Zane lives and breathes political outreach and fertility advocacy. Having spent years working at Queen’s Park, he now works in government relations consulting for one of Canada's premier boutique firms. the proud board chair of Conceivable Dreams - Ontario's fertility patient adv...
Welcome back to My Fertility Podcast. Today we are tackling a topic that is not only medically significant, but also deeply personal, and that is ectopic pregnancy. While this condition affects only 1 to 2% of all pregnancy is impact extends far beyond statistics. For those that have experienced an ectopic pregnancy after infertility, the fear, the heartbreak can be really overwhelming. Our goal today is to provide clarity, support and reassurance. We want you to understand the causes, the ...
Today we focus on low dose IVF or mini IVF. So many patients out there have lower egg reserve or are looking for something different, and this is where this discussion comes up a lot and we thought it'd be really helpful to break it down, talk about it, and go through some of the actual evidence. Have a great week and we'll be back next Tuesday! You may also be interested in: EP14: IVF Part 1: Let's talk about IVF EP20: IVF Part 2: Risks related to the egg producer, procedure, pregnancy &...
Today's episode is focused on talking about Mother's Day and specifically navigating Mother's Day as somebody who's experiencing infertility or somebody who's on a fertility journey. But really a lot of the things that we end up talking about are universal and can be applicable to anyone experiencing any kind of difficulties, whether it's the fertility journey, whether it's navigating secondary infertility, navigating life after miscarriage, or just navigating life and grief in and of itself....
On today's episode we dive into Part 2 in our series about recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL). For those of you who are interested see EP51: RPL Part 1: Risk factors & the 5 categories of causes. In this episode, we cover the testing options as well as the management options for recurring pregnancy loss and you will learn that it's not straightforward. As a matter of fact, different fertility specialists may have a slightly different panel for investigating for RPL. And the guidelines, which...
Welcome back! On today's episode, we're starting a series all about "you're pregnant, now what?" Yay. First of all, congratulations, if you are listening to this and you just found out that you are pregnant. It's both incredibly scary, incredibly exciting, and we are here for you. We know it's like a big wave of emotions when this happens after you've waited so long for this moment. This episode dives into everything from the first thing that we do at Markham Fertility Centre, which is...
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