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What The Fertility
What The Fertility
Author: Amanda Bristow and Catherine Baker
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Walking through fertility struggles or pregnancy loss? You’re not alone. What The Fertility is a podcast where professionals share their insights into fertility support, real women share their personal fertility journey, and your hosts talk all things fertility.
151 Episodes
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and overview of the episode
00:18 Amanda shares her pregnancy at 27 weeks
01:11 The story of how Amanda found out she was pregnant
02:13 Reflecting on the timing and significance of the pregnancy
03:22 Amanda discusses her experience with hormone treatments and pregnancy
04:38 The emotional rollercoaster and acceptance of pregnancy
05:54 Amanda's pregnancy during a difficult first trimester
07:13 The surprise of having a second boy and family dynamics
08:41 Looking back at their podcast journey and future direction
10:08 The viral reel and its significance
11:39 The impact of their stories on listeners
14:48 Reflections on personal growth and community support
17:36 Plans for future content and podcast transition
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Kayla's Surrogacy Journey
01:57 Kayla's Background as a Nurse and Interest in Surrogacy
03:57 Deciding to Become a Surrogate and First Steps
05:58 Matching with Intended Parents via Facebook
08:01 Medical and Legal Clearances Process
10:00 Embryo Transfer and Pregnancy Experience
12:07 Emotional Journey and Bonding with Baby
14:03 Birth and Post-Birth Contact
15:50 Reflections and Advice for Future Surrogates resources
Facebook Surrogacy Groups - USA Surrogacy & Christian Surrogacy - https://facebook.com/groups/USASurrogacy
Reach Fertility Clinic, Charlotte - https://reachfertility.com
Katrina Quach, owner of Fertility Point Acupuncture based in Australia helps women TTC. She has patients that are suffering with recurrent miscarriage, unexplained infertility, PCOS, endometriosis, patients over 35 and so much more.IG:@fertility.point.acuwww.fertilityacu.auBook your first appointment now!
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Alli's Journey
02:57 The Struggles of Ectopic Pregnancies
06:04 Navigating IVF and Egg Retrievals
08:50 The Emotional Toll of Loss
11:57 Deciding on Adoption
14:58 The Adoption Process and New Beginnings
24:56 The Journey to Adoption
27:42 Emotional Moments of Motherhood
29:08 Navigating Adoption Laws and Finalization
30:41 The Intricacies of Adoption Anxiety
34:40 Bonding Beyond Biology
39:09 Sharing Adoption Stories with Children
resources
Instagram - One Cycle at a Time - https://www.instagram.com/one_cycle_at_a_time/
Lillian Rishty, mom of four shares her journey with postpartum depression. She is a licensed therapist and helps women struggling with anxiety, perinatal mental health and so much more.IG: @nyctherapygroup Book a 15 minute free intro call www.nyctherapygroup.comAccepting clients from NY, NJ, CT, FL



