Modern Parenthood with Dr. Dorette Noorhasan

After getting pregnant on her very first try, Nicole Kasper thought her journey to motherhood had begun. Then a prenatal screening indicated a high likelihood of trisomy 13, leading to a devastating diagnosis and an impossible decision about a deeply wanted pregnancy.In this episode of Modern Parenthood, Nicole shares her deeply personal experience with pregnancy loss, recurrent miscarriage, chemical pregnancy, fertility struggles, and ultimately finding a new path to motherhood through adoption.CHAPTERS00:00 - The Diagnosis No Parent Expects00:55 - Nicole’s Unexpected Road to Motherhood03:12 - When You Finally Feel Ready for a Baby06:01 - Receiving the Trisomy 13 Diagnosis08:08 - Traveling Out of State for Pregnancy Care09:24 - What Pregnancy Loss Really Does to You10:27 - Finding Help When Grief Becomes Too Heavy12:11 - The Heartbreak of a Chemical Pregnancy14:07 - When Trying to Conceive Again Wasn’t Working15:33 - The Fertility Issue She Never Knew She Had19:14 - Recurrent Pregnancy Loss and Reaching a Turning Point20:51 - Considering Adoption After Fertility Struggles21:32 - Redefining What Becoming a Mom Could Look Like22:34 - Starting Over Through Adoption23:18 - The Phone Call That Changed EverythingFOLLOW DR. NOORHASAN:IG: https://www.instagram.com/dorettemd/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dorettemdYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@fertilitydoctordorettenoor5273Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoretteMD/X: https://x.com/DoretteMDWORK WITH DR. NOORHASAN:themodernparenthoodpodcast@gmail.comthemodernparenthoodpodcast.com

Parenting is exhausting, but what happens when you combine newborns, infertility battles, and the sudden onset of perimenopause? Dr. Kate White and Jay White break down the realities of perimenopause and the hidden midlife adjustments families face. In this episode, we explore the distinct advantages of having children in your 40s, from having a completely different value system to greater financial stability. We also dive into the silent struggles men face during their partner's perimenopause, the impact of dropping testosterone, and why protecting your sleep is the ultimate relationship tool for exhausted parents. Whether you are navigating IVF, surrogacy, or just trying to survive fluctuating hormones without losing your filter, this conversation offers a roadmap for recalibrating your life and relationship.  00:00 - Cold Open: The Perimenopause "Magic Door" for Men 01:49 - The Hidden Advantages: Why Parenting in Your 40s is Different   02:40 - 5 Rounds of IVF: The Reality of Surrogacy at 41   05:15 - The Male Perspective: Watching Your Partner's Brain Change   10:29 - Dropping Testosterone: The Silent Male Midlife Crisis   13:17 - Best Advice for Exhausted Parents15:41 - Don't Wait: Finding Contemporary Menopause Care   17:00 - Rapid Fire: The Biggest Myths of Midlife Parenting   19:00 - The "One Night Back" Reality Check: Letting Go of the Rush   If you're navigating your own fertility journey and would like a private consultation from Dr. Noorhasan, you can email her at [email protected] DR. NOORHASAN:IG: https://www.instagram.com/dorettemd/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dorettemdYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@fertilitydoctordorettenoor5273Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoretteMD/X: https://x.com/DoretteMDWORK WITH DR. NOORHASAN:themodernparenthoodpodcast@gmail.comthemodernparenthoodpodcast.com

You finally had the baby you worked so hard for so why don't you feel like yourself?Becoming a parent after infertility can bring incredible joy, but it can also come with unexpected grief, anxiety, hormonal changes, relationship challenges, and a loss of identity especially for women navigating motherhood during perimenopause and midlife.In this episode of Modern Parenthood, Dr. Noorhasan sits down with Dr. Kate White, a double board-certified gynecologist, obesity medicine specialist, and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, and Jay White, a licensed marriage and family therapist, to explore what really happens when new parenthood, infertility recovery, and midlife collide.00:00 You Can Love Your Children & Still Grieve Your Old Life00:52 What Happens When Parenthood & Midlife Collide?01:25 Meet Dr. Kate White & Jay White07:08 How Infertility Affects Your Mental Health09:21 Why Infertility Doesn't End When You Have a Baby11:24 The “Arrival Fallacy” After Finally Becoming a Parent12:46 Parenting, Hormones & Perimenopause15:51 Why You Don't Have to “Do It All”17:22 What Perimenopause Can Do to Your Brain23:13 Postpartum Anxiety, Depression & Anger27:04 Why Couples Therapy Sometimes Separates Partners29:02 How to Get Back on the Same Team31:15 When Parents Stop Feeling Like Romantic Partners33:05 How to Rebuild Intimacy After Having Kids34:29 Why “Micro-Moments” Matter in Relationships37:10 Final ThoughtsIf you're navigating your own fertility journey and would like a private consultation from Dr. Noorhasan, you can email her at [email protected].

What does it really mean to become a parent, and does it matter how you get there?In this episode of Modern Parenthood, we sit down with Katy, President and CEO of Egg Donor & Surrogate Solutions, to challenge some of the biggest misconceptions surrounding surrogacy and alternative paths to parenthood.If you're navigating your own fertility journey and would like a private consultation from Dr. Noorhasan, you can email her at [email protected] DR. NOORHASAN:IG: https://www.instagram.com/dorettemd/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dorettemdYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@fertilitydoctordorettenoor5273Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoretteMD/X: https://x.com/DoretteMDWORK WITH DR. NOORHASAN:themodernparenthoodpodcast@gmail.comthemodernparenthoodpodcast.com

How do you find a surrogate? How do you become a surrogate?How does IVF work with a surrogate? Today, our guest, Katy Encalade, the President & CEO of Egg Donor & Surrogate Solutions, helps answer these questions. If you're navigating your own fertility journey and would like a private consultation from Dr. Noorhasan, you can email her at [email protected] DR. NOORHASAN:IG: https://www.instagram.com/dorettemd/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dorettemdYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@fertilitydoctordorettenoor5273Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoretteMD/X: https://x.com/DoretteMDWORK WITH DR. NOORHASAN:themodernparenthoodpodcast@gmail.comthemodernparenthoodpodcast.com