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Guest: Kelly K. Damron, mother of twin daughters born prematurely in 2004. She is Co-Chair of the 2008 Family Teams Committee for March for Babies (formerly known as WalkAmerica) and author of the book Tiny Toes: A Couple’s Journey Through Infertility, Prematurity, and Depression. Description: Infertility treatments can increase the risk of having a premature […]
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This is National Adoption Awareness month. Today we will learn about adopting from Russia and international adoption in general. Russia is no longer open for adoption but that may change in the future. Sharon Simons shares her experiences of adopting her two boys from Russia. She is the author of the book Mom at Last: […]
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When you decide to use a surrogate you may wish you could have inside information about what it is like. Today you will have that opportunity. Jen Rachman will share her own personal journey by telling you her own experiences with using a surrogate. She was kind enough to come back for a follow-up surrogacy […]
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It is a big decision to pursue surrogacy. However, once you are ready to move forward there are many factors to navigate. Today you will obtain important must have information as we speak with Jen Rachman from Circle Surrogacy. You can learn more about Circle Surrogacy at the website www.circlesurrogacy.com and through twitter at @circlesurrogacy.com […]
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Thirty percent of the time infertility is because of the male and thirty percent of the time it is because of the female. Today we will speak with an infertile male to learn his perspective. Adam Glogau will share his infertility journey caused by an undescended testicle and other complications. He will help you learn […]
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Infertility treatment is a brave new world of constantly changing technologies. It is important to keep current with the latest procedures for fertility attainment. Today we will speak with Dr. Rafat Abbasi about recent fertility developments including preimplantation genetic screening and egg freezing Dr. Raft Abbasi may be contacted at Columbia Fertility.
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When faced with infertility, you may have to decide at some point whether to pursue having a child. You may not want to undergo infertility treatments or you may want to stop trying after failed treatment attempts. It is important to know that life is still fulfilling without a child. Today we will speak with […]
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Personhood legislation states that a fertilized egg is a person and in effect makes infertility treatment illegal. If your fertilized egg did not successfully implant during IVF, both the doctor and the potential mother could be charged with murder. You can make a difference in advocating against personhood legislation. Today we are speaking with Atlee […]
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At long last you may finally have your baby from any number of possible paths. Your child may have been conceived via an egg or sperm donor or from a surrogate. Then one day you may want to tell your child how he or she was conceived. Today we will speak with Dr. Nancy Freeman-Carroll […]
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It is a huge step to decide to use an egg donor. However, it is not always that simple to find a donor and there are many factors to consider in choosing one. Dr. Allison Rosen will share important information about finding the right donor for you. Dr. Rosen is a psychologist in private practice […]
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In Vitro Fertilization increases the risk of multiple births which can result in prematurity. Today we have Kelly Damron telling us the story of her premature daughters who were IVF babies. One of her daughters developed the prematurity complication NEC (necrotizing enterocolitis). Kelly shares must know information about preterm infants, NEC and her emotional roller […]
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When using donor eggs, the donor egg recipient wants to be sure that the baby is legally hers. You don’t want your donor coming to claim your baby. The donor wants to know that she is not responsible for raising and paying for the child. That is why a donor egg contract is essential to […]
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A diagnosis of infertility is devastating. But there is a silver lining. Many people give back and become involved in the cause of infertility after facing this illness. Even those who have not confronted infertility themselves have advocated for others. Today we will speak with Rachel Allison. She has a multifaceted, passionate involvement with infertility.
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When you are dealing with infertility you face failed treatment cycles, miscarriages and babies that do not survive. These losses often go unacknowledged and they are traumatic. Today we will hear about October National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month and Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day on October 15th. We will speak with Phoebe […]
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When you finally make the difficult decision to do infertility treatment it is stressful and isolating. You may be confused about what to do next and be emotionally overwhelmed. But you can use a life coach to help you through the fertility process. Today we will speak with Tracy Toon Spencer. She is a life […]
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Starting a family at a young age instead of putting it off is no guarantee that you will become pregnant. Even if you are in your twenties you may discover that you are infertile. Today we will speak with Candace Wohl who faced infertility in her twenties. She will share her story with you. Candace […]
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When you finally take the big step to have a baby you might find out you waited too long. You will learn more about the biological clock, what you can do about it and the need for being informed about it at an earlier age. Our guest is Tanya Selvaratnam. She is the author of […]
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Listeners have requested to hear from a single parent and to learn about adoption. You will hear about both today when Erica talks about adopting a child as a single mother. She will share the positives and negatives about her experience and help you know what to expect if you choose to follow this path.
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It is a devastating blow to discover that you are infertile. Then when you most need support you are unable to tell others about your condition. All too often the infertile feel stigmatized. You should not have to keep your infertility secret. Today we will speak with Fran Meadows. She has been an important voice […]
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It is exhilarating after suffering from infertility to finally become pregnant. However, once the baby comes your joy may turn to woe if you develop postpartum depression. Today we will speak with Valerie Lynn. She is a traditional postpartum practitioner, the Postpartum Support International (PSI) Country Coordinator for Malaysia, the creator of the New Mommy […]
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All too often infertility is an isolating experience. You may feel the stigma of telling others about your infertility and you also may not know how to access services. Social media provides a unique opportunity for fertility services and the infertile to discover each other and for those dealing with infertility to find others dealing […]
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Egg freezing techniques have improved and are now approved by the ASRM (The American Society for Reproductive Medicine). But when you finally make the big decision to freeze your eggs for the future you may not be able to afford it. Today we are speaking with Carolyn Kim and Christopher Allwin about obtaining funding to […]
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Infertility treatments are physically draining and once you get the long-awaited baby you will still be exhausted and sleep-deprived. Why not be in good health for your infertility treatment and upcoming baby? Today we will speak with Donna McIntosh about nutrition and being healthy for infertility treatment. You can contact Donna at her website www.thegoddessoffertility.com […]
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Endometriosis is an illness that impacts upon women’s ability to become pregnant. Many women don’t even know that they have the illness until they try to have a baby. You will hear from Casey Berna. She has endometriosis and works for Dr. Seckin from the Endometriosis Foundation of America. Casey shares important information about becoming […]
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Many couples have infertility treatment and still don’t become pregnant. That is a devastating result. However, there is positive, rewarding life even after unsuccessful IVF treatments. Today we will speak with Sheridan Voysey. He and his wife unsuccessfully tried infertility treatments and adoption for ten years. Following walking away from a baby, they embarked on […]
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There are infertile couples who have that elated moment when they are told that there is a pregnancy. They then proceed all the way to delivery only to have a stillbirth. That result is devastating. Today we will speak with Elizabeth Heineman who underwent infertility treatment and then had a stillbirth. She will share important […]
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When you finally take the step to begin infertility treatment you want to know what to expect. Today we will speak with Dr. Rachel Bennett. She will take you through the stages of infertility treatment from the initial screening to the various medical procedures. Dr. Rachel Bennett is an infertility specialist. You can meet with […]
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Infertility does not lead to romance. It does not even take sex to make a baby. If you are doing IVF you will conceive with hormone shots and a petri dish. Today we will speak with psychotherapist Carol Fulwiler Jones. She will tell you how to improve intimacy during infertility and lessen the stress on […]
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There are actions you can take to reduce stress while striving to get pregnant. An infertility workbook provides exercises to help deal with the strain of infertility treatments and gives you back some control over the infertility process. Today’s guest is Barbara Blitzer the author of The Infertility Workbook: A Mind-Body Program to Enhance Fertility, […]
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This is National Adoption Awareness Month. Today you will learn all about the benefits of domestic adoption. You will be guided through how to go about adopting a baby in the United States. Our guest is Amanda Grant an adoption consultant. Amanda is the founder of USAdopt, and she is available to help you with […]
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This is National Adoption Awareness month. Today we will learn about adopting from Russia and international adoption in general. Russia is no longer open for adoption but that may change in the future. Sharon Simons shares her experiences of adopting her two boys from Russia. She is the author of the book Mom at Last: […]
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When using donor eggs, the donor egg recipient wants to be sure that the baby is legally hers. You don’t want your donor coming to claim your baby. The donor wants to know that she is not responsible for raising and paying for the child. That is why a donor egg contract is essential to […]
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Egg donation is made easier with freezing. Normally the cycles of the woman donating the eggs and the woman receiving them must be coordinated. The eggs must be removed from the egg donor at the precise time that the recipient is ready to receive them. With frozen donor eggs, they can be implanted whenever the […]
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Personhood legislation states that a fertilized egg is a person and in effect makes infertility treatment illegal. If your fertilized egg did not successfully implant during IVF, both the doctor and the potential mother could be charged with murder. You can make a difference in advocating against personhood legislation. Today we are speaking with Atlee […]
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All too often women suffering from infertility have the wonderful news that they are pregnant only to then miscarry. Many times there are no reasons given as to why the miscarriage occurred. Today we will speak with Casey Berna. Casey has suffered multiple miscarriages and identified the reason why. You will learn important information about […]
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Infertility treatment is a brave new world of constantly changing technologies. It is important to keep current with the latest procedures for fertility attainment. Today we will speak with Dr. Rafat Abbasi about recent fertility developments including preimplantation genetic screening and egg freezing. Dr. Rafat Abbasi can be contacted at www.columbiafertility.com
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Endometriosis is an illness that impacts upon women’s ability to become pregnant. Many women don’t even know that they have the illness until they try to have a baby. You will hear from Casey Berna. She has endometriosis and works for Dr. Seckin from the Endometriosis Foundation of America. Casey shares important information about becoming […]
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Listeners have requested to hear from a single parent and to learn about adoption. You will hear about both today when Erica talks about adopting a child as a single mother. She will share the positives and negatives about her experience and help you know what to expect if you choose to follow this path.
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Now that the technology is here for women to freeze their eggs, women are banking their eggs for future use. The freezer provides a fertility fountain of youth for using your younger eggs at an older age. The freezing procedure just has received approval by the American Society For Reproductive Medicine (ASRM). Dr. Michael Levy […]
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When faced with infertility, you may have to decide at some point whether to pursue having a child. You may not want to undergo infertility treatments or you may want to stop trying after failed treatment attempts. It is important to know that life is still fulfilling without a child. Today we will speak with […]
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May 8, 2013 was RESOLVE Advocacy Day. Women and men from all over the country came to Washington, D.C. to advocate for the rights of the infertile with their state senators and congressmen. They lobbied for two bills. One was the Family Act that would give a 50% tax credit of up to $12,000 for […]
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We have a very special guest by request. A number of listeners have asked for a radio show episode that focuses on the single mother by choice. Today we will hear from a single mother, Cindy Cohen. The clock was ticking, and Cindy had not yet met Mr. Right so she decided to use a […]
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When you choose an infertility doctor, you want to make sure that it is the right one for you. Factors such as your diagnosis, geographical location or treatment preferences can impact on who is the right doctor for you. Today we will speak with Jay Palumbo, a patient care coordinator at Fertility Authority, about finding […]
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When you use a surrogate, you want to make sure that the baby will be yours and that the baby is legal. A surrogacy legal contract will protect both the potential mother and the surrogate. The surrogate will not be able to claim the baby, and the mother to be can’t hold the surrogate responsible […]
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This episode features an interview with an egg donor. Colby openly shares her experiences as an egg donor. Colby enjoyed donating so much that she plans to be a donor six times-the recommended maximum amount to donate. This episode will be informative both for those who are considering becoming a donor and those who want […]
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Today we have the privilege of speaking with a two time surrogate. Sandrine Levy provides an insider’s perspective of being a surrogate including why she did it and what it is like to carry a baby for an expectant couple. Sandrine also works at Family Forward Surrogacy to help future surrogates embark on this rewarding […]
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If you make the momentous decision to use a surrogate, you want to be able to find one. Today we learn how to locate a surrogate and what factors to consider. Our guest is Sandra Lippard from Family Forward Surrogacy. She will answer many questions you may have about surrogacy. She also will reveal important […]
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A diagnosis of infertility can be as stressful as having cancer. Now you can learn how to reduce the stress by using techniques that stem from the mind/body connection. In fact in the end you may be able to achieve positive life change from having undergone the hardship of infertility. Today we will speak with […]
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When you decide to pursue infertility treatment, it can be hard to find a fertility center. But Attain has fertility centers throughout the nation. Attain centers provide 25% of all IVF attempts in the United States. They also have a unique refund program that gives you money back if you don’t get pregnant! Today we […]
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Once you take the big step of deciding to use an egg donor, then you need to find one. That is not always easy. But today we will speak to Nazca Fontes from the egg donor and surrogacy agency Conceive Abilities. She will tell you how to obtain an egg donor from an agency and […]
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In Vitro Fertilization increases the risk of multiple births which can result in prematurity. Today we have Kelly Damron telling us the story of her premature daughters who were IVF babies. One of her daughters developed the prematurity complication NEC (necrotizing enterocolitis). Kelly shares must know information about preterm infants, NEC and her emotional roller […]
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India is the new hot spot for surrogacy. Surrogacy was legalized in India in 2002, and it is much more affordable than in the United States. Today we will talk with Erik and Susan Freudenthal who went to India and used a surrogate to have their baby. You will obtain critical information about how to […]
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Adoption provides infertile Americans with the option to have a child. The adoption can take place in the United States or abroad. Increasing number of Americans are choosing to adopt older children. There are over 100,000 children in the U.S. in the foster system waiting for adoption. Today we talk with Beverly Clark who is […]
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There are 7.3 million infertile Americans, but the infertile frequently feel alone and stigmatized. RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association is an organization that provides support and resources for those dealing with infertility. Dr. Rhonda Seiman is a psychologist who has been both a member and a volunteer for RESOLVE. She will provide invaluable information about […]
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Male infertility is a common, hidden problem. Of the 7.3 million infertile Americans, one third have male infertility, one third have female infertility and one third have unexplained infertility. In our culture it is not considered manly to have a reproductive problem, and many men will not openly discuss their infertility. Today Ben Sosna, a […]
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All too often the male voice of infertility remains silent. While men are the other half of the infertile couple, the focus mainly is on the woman and her struggles. Men try to be strong and unemotional. Yet they are suffering too. Stephen Green is here to share the male perspective on infertility and to […]
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At the time you most need support, infertility can harm friendships. It is painful to be around pregnant women. Baby showers are torture. Babies themselves are even worse. Research has shown that infertility stress is lowered by close relationships, but you often feel isolated. Today we have Robin Greene sharing her own firsthand experience with […]
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1 in 8 women develop breast cancer, and cancer frequently results in infertility. Today we have as our guest Ronna S. Kurash. Ronna was diagnosed with breast cancer and went into early menopause. She is here to share her story and to provide women with critical information that may allow them to protect their future […]
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