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.
Amanda Bristow and Catherine Baker
The What The Fertility podcast is an engaging and informative show hosted by Cat and Amanda. Their diversity in stories and experiences, combined with their engaging hosting style, make this podcast a must-listen. Each week, they share educational and informative episodes that provide insight into the world of fertility and pregnancy. I have recommended this podcast to many people because of its valuable content and relatable stories.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is the diversity in stories and experiences shared by the guests. Cat and Amanda do an excellent job of bringing on a wide range of guests who share their unique journeys with fertility and pregnancy. This diversity allows listeners to feel represented and find relatable experiences, making them feel less alone in their own journeys.
Another great aspect of this podcast is how informative it is. The hosts and guests provide valuable knowledge about various topics related to fertility, pregnancy, IVF, and more. Whether you're just starting your journey or have already been through it, there's always something new to learn from each episode.
Furthermore, the hosts' ability to create a safe space for open conversations about sensitive topics is commendable. They tackle difficult subjects with joy, healing, and understanding in their voices. This creates a comforting atmosphere for listeners who may be going through similar challenges.
However, one possible improvement for this podcast would be to include more diverse perspectives. While the guests bring varied experiences, it would be interesting to hear from different professionals in the field or individuals from different cultural backgrounds. This could provide even more depth and insight into the topic of fertility.
In conclusion, The What The Fertility podcast is a wonderful resource for anyone going through fertility challenges or seeking information about pregnancy. With engaging hosts, diverse stories, informative content, and a supportive community feel, this podcast provides valuable insight that can resonate with listeners. I highly recommend giving it a listen!
Season 3: Welcome back with Amanda & CatWe talk about what we have been up to and what's to come this season on the podcast! :)
Tune in to hear the final comments from your host, Cat and Amanda. We will be sharing how you can help us ramp up for Season 3 and where you can find us for the rest of 2022. Thank you for all your support!!
News personality and Emmy winner seen on Entertainment Tonight and ExtraTV Katie Krause Mork.Founder and CEO of Novalynn Fertility: an at-home fertility health test kits and educational resources.IG: @_katiekrause@novalynnfertilitynovalynnfertility.com
Erica Ferraro shares her personal journey with infertility, egg donors and what led her to start her blog @movingmtnsformotherhoodblogHer blog is filled with so many articles that are meant to be uplifting, focus on mental health and give tips and tricks to navigate infertility. My personal favorite is the baking analogy article and I think everyone needs to read it or share it with someone.IG: @eri.ferrariwww.movingmountainsformotherhood.com
Founder of Coaching with KD, Kristin Dillensnyder ,shares her personal journey through infertility. Kristin is a certified life coach who specializes in working with women going through infertility. Website: www.coachingwithkd.com IG: @kristindillensnyder
Abigail Porter shares not only her journey with infertility and PCOS but the courage it takes to leave a long term (nine years!) relationship amidst infertility. This episode contains discussion around miscarriage. Follow Abigail to learn more at @absallday3125.
Conception Doula and Fertility Yoga Teacher shares her personal journey and the services she provides at her studio in the UK. She supports fertility grief and anxiety and IVF pregnancy/birth support.IG: @helendavenportpeace@ongoldenshoresShe offers a free guidebook "Rewild: take a sacred TTC break"https://thefold.uk/rewild?fbclid=PAAaY_pfuaCJOayrkTsDIYHaMI2ow524qnCd4viUQn_LWAbQ8UaZXn6ZqaPLA_aem_Afr6WYCUmJ_Z8k49vuc3We_5oAHzdawm3pyCtPpV1pPULBvCgW5AuUjxmrhGIUafV84
Catch up with host, Amanda and Cat. Tune in as we talk about what is going on in both of our lives, upcoming guest, and Amanda's timeline for her next embryo transfer!
Stephanie Levich is the Founder and President of world renowned Consulting Firm, Family Match Consulting. She is an adoptee and an IVF Mom of two. She also is the author of “From the Start” an inclusive and heartfelt children's book for any parent who has created their family through adoption, IVF, sperm/egg donation, or surrogacy. Featured on People Magazine and shares her pro-bono work and the impact this woman had on her. Be sure to check it out!IG: @familymatchconsultingBook- @fromthestartbook
Author of '40+ Fertility Tips' and Founder of the Pregnancy After 40 Support Group, shares her personal fertility journey and how she naturally conceived her two sons in her 40s. Follow Tamika M Johnson on IG: @pregnancyafterforty
Lisa, a Women's Health Advocate shares her journey of infertility, reoccurrent loss and how she was diagnosed with Asherman's Syndrome.IG: mccarty717pr
Tune in to hear Dr. Jeanie Schlafy, long time anesthesiologist turn holistic fertility practitioner. Dr. Schlafy founded Baby Hope Fertility, based out of Denver, Colorado. Baby Hope Fertility is founded around treating infertility uniquely due to their own personal journey with fertility and the successful holistic treatments experienced.
Tune in to hear Elises' journey to get to motherhood. She shares all about an unexpected infertility path and her choice to be a single mom and what that entails. Check out her instagram @singlegaltomama as she shares how she navigates motherhood after infertility.
Jennifer was the second women to have a child through a uterus transplant using a deceased donor! Jennifer shares her story of being born with MRKH, a rare congenital disorder that affects the female reproductive system. Tune in to hear how Jennifer spent 15 years hearing she would never carry her own child, to the day she found out she was pregnant. IG: @delcomrkhjen
Kristen shares her long journey of secondary infertility. She shares about her miscarriage, 5 IUI's with a young toddler, fighting for a diagnosis of endometriosis, foster care, and failed adoptions. She shares how she is still hopeful and is still fighting to grow her family!
Gina shares her experience of trying to conceive and her ultimate success with IVF after being told her was "a difficult case." Gina's mother had endometriosis and suffered multiple miscarriages which led Gina to search for further answers.
We sit down with Co-Host Amanda and her husband Chris as they chat about the struggles they have been through. Chris shares a husbands perspective and some advice for the men while going through loss or IVF with their significant other.
Katie details all the methods she tried to increase her thin lining. From estrogen priming to a Neupogen wash, Katie details the struggles of women with thin lining. Tune in to hear how Katie's conception journey has unfolded. Follow Katie on IG: kgriffith18Surrogacy & Gestational Carrier Information:@circlesurrogacy
Samantha Aylor breaks down her multiple losses as well as how God led her family to adoption. Tune in to hear her journey that led to both of her sons.
Our very own host shares her raw and transparent thoughts on what is next for her family! Looking for another episode? Head to our website www.whatthefertilitypod.com and check out our blog for a list + description of all episodes!
They are Canadian and found out prior to marriage they were carriers. In addition to being a carrier of Cystic Fibrosis, she then found her her AMH was low for her age. She quickly jumped into IVF. They winded up getting 10 embryos and 3 of 10 had CF.PGT-M is the testing she got done for carriers of diseases. -First transfer ended in a chemical pregnancy. -Half a year later due to renovations at the clinic and her lining not ready for transfer she finally transferred another embryo-Went for Beta 1 - 80 Beta 2-60 - ended in another chemical pregnancyGoing to move into a natural cycle and excited and hopeful for the future. Advice:Be patient and know that its going to be a little harder than expected but lean on your support system.Educate yourself *
Sara Boyd, WHNP at PREG shares all things third party reproduction. Sara covers all methods of reproduction where patients require a third party to conceive. Sara has a unique journey as a fertility provider, as she went through her own journey of embryo preservation and reoccurrent miscarriage.
Kelsey an army wife shares her journey through infertility, a failed adoption, a successful adoption with her daughter and as she begins the journey to adopt baby number 2.IG: @kelseyknodel
Kati shares her experience through infertility, miscarriage, low morphology, and an eventual endometriosis diagnosis. After a successful laparoscopic surgery, Kati started IVF & shares all the details including the birth of her daughter from a successful second transfer.
Chelsea shares her unique story that led her to having Twiblings. She shares her journey through infertility, IVF, surrogacy and life with twiblings.
Mary Leigh speaks about her family history with the early onset of menopause, going through divorce and infertility, and ultimately the IVF transfer that stuck. To learn more about Mary Leigh follow her on IG: @maryleighspencer
DOR, Low AMH, Endometriosis, 6 rounds of IVF, 4 failed transfers, traveling 1200 miles for IVF, Egg donor and so much more!
Tune in and listen as we sit down and chat with Licensed Therapist Amanda Vargo. She shares her raw and vulnerable thoughts through reoccurring loss and how she handles her grief and anxiety as well as how she navigates through postpartum anxiety.Infertility IG : @healing.and.hopingExpectful: Wellness for Moms - App: The care moms need. From Fertility to baby.
Tune in and listen to CEO, Traci Keen, of Ma(+)e Fertility discuss the why behind her company. Traci touches on the overall landscape of fertility care in the United States and discusses fertility statistics across the globe. Ma(+)e is an innovation approach to partner with OBGYNs in underserved communities. Ma(+)e enables OBGYNs to offer full spectrum reproductive care including IVF.
Tune in to hear Ciara's journey through infertility, miscarriage, and adoption. Ciara shares the details of miscarriage after IVF and working with multiple pregnant co-workers. She explains the long term affects of miscarriage both mentally and physically.
IG: @lex_faithfitnessfertilityIG: @momsinthemakinghttps://www.momsinthemaking.com/Blog:https://faithinthewait1175934.wordpress.com/
Kendra shares her diagnosis of diminished ovarian reserve, multiple rounds of IVF abroad, and her families current choice to embrace their life without kiddos. Follow Kendra's journey on Instagram: @kendratillpilates
Infertility Struggles with Brennan Moreno
Tune in to listen to Tara's journey to parenthood. Tara chose to freeze her eggs in her 30s as a single women. Once she met her husband, they unfroze those eggs and tried to create embryos. Unfortunately, none of those eggs turned into embryos so Tara went back to square one. Tara talks us through her infertility journey of a diagnosis of low AMH, miscarriage, a natural pregnancy, and her use of a donor egg. Tara now has two beautiful children, a son and daughter! Reach out to Tara on her IG: @taracarbo1
Amanda & Cat are back for Season 2. We grabbed our morning coffee, stayed in our pajamas, and chatted about what's been going on this past year. We're so happy to be back!
Jessica and her husband started trying four years ago for a baby. After six months of trying without success, she sought care from her OBGYN. Originally she was diagnosed with PCOS, which she took a self resolution approach by controlling her diet and incorporating low intensity exercise. After another six months of negative pregnancy tests, Jessica moved forward with deeper testing.Her OB suggested they start with medicated cycles. At this point, she also suggested her husband take a semen analysis. Upon receiving the test results, Jessica and her husband realized they would be facing double the diagnosis. The results showed that her husband had low sperm count and poor morphology.Tune in to follow their journey through a urological surgery and multiple rounds of IVF.
Jessica and her husband started trying four years ago for a baby. After six months of trying without success, she sought care from her OBGYN. Originally she was diagnosed with PCOS, which she took a self resolution approach by controlling her diet and incorporating low intensity exercise. After another six months of negative pregnancy tests, Jessica moved forward with deeper testing.Her OB suggested they start with medicated cycles. At this point, she also suggested her husband take a semen analysis. Upon receiving the test results, Jessica and her husband realized they would be facing double the diagnosis. The results showed that her husband had low sperm count and poor morphology. Tune in to follow their journey through a urological surgery and multiple rounds of IVF.
"If it doesn't make sense yet, it's not the end"Documentary recommended: One More Shot on NetflixInfluencer recommended on IG: @definingmum @pathsto
"If it doesn't make sense yet, it's not the end"Documentary recommended: One More Shot on NetflixInfluencer recommended on IG: @definingmum @pathsto
Maddie spent the last three years struggling with infertility. Over those years, she was diagnosed with PCOS, prolactinoma, and endometriosis. They completed six medicated cycles and multiple IUIs. Finally their RE sat Maddie down and told her enough is enough, she would either need to move on to IVF (which was not something her and her husband were comfortable moving forward with) or it was time to hang up the towel. Maddie was distraught and advocated for just one more IUI since her insurance covered this one final procedure.
Maddie spent the last three years struggling with infertility. Over those years, she was diagnosed with PCOS, prolactinoma, and endometriosis. They completed six medicated cycles and multiple IUIs. Finally their RE sat Maddie down and told her enough is enough, she would either need to move on to IVF (which was not something her and her husband were comfortable moving forward with) or it was time to hang up the towel. Maddie was distraught and advocated for just one more IUI since her insurance covered this one final procedure.
Julia shares her story of back to back triploidy preganacies and how this led her family to move forward with IVF.
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Cat and Amanda go solo on today's episode. Amanda shares the details of her personal journey to her son, Benjamin, through embryo adoption.
Cat and Amanda go solo on today's episode. Amanda shares the details of her personal journey to her son, Benjamin, through embryo adoption.
Follow along her journey on IG @minimerritt
Follow along her journey on IG @minimerritt
Bailey Henry is the author of "Having A Baby and Other Things I'm Bad At", founder of The Undelivered Podcast, wife, mother, and fellow infertility warrior. To learn more about Bailey and the resources she offers our fertility community head over to hellobaileyhenry.com. To check out the show notes for this episode go to www.whatthefertilitypod.com
Bailey Henry is the author of "Having A Baby and Other Things I'm Bad At", founder of The Undelivered Podcast, wife, mother, and fellow infertility warrior. To learn more about Bailey and the resources she offers our fertility community head over to hellobaileyhenry.com. To check out the show notes for this episode go to www.whatthefertilitypod.com
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