Infertile AF

Alison Prato

  • 50 minutes 38 seconds
    Megan Day on Losing Her Baby at 19 Weeks and then, a Surrogacy Journey

    Today, Ali is talking to Megan Day, who shares her very real and honest story about infertility, including losing her son when she was 19 weeks pregnant. "It was called a miscarriage," she says. She explains what happened after that, including five excruciating surgeries and a lot of unanswered questions. Megan talks about the complications of RPOC (Retained Products of Conception), when she and her husband decided to pivot to surrogacy; finding a gestational carrier, and finally, awaiting the arrival of their healthy baby via GC, due any day now. 


    TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: 

    Infertility; IVF; IUIs; missed miscarriage; pregnancy loss; egg retrieval; embryo transfer; gestational carrier; surrogacy journey; surrogacy miscarriage; RPOC; surgery


    EPISODE SPONSORS:

    WORK OF ART

    Ali's Children's Book about IVF and Assisted Reproductive Technology

    https://www.infertileafgroup.com/books

    Do not miss Ali's children’s book about IVF! It's been getting rave reviews. “Work of ART” is the story of an IVF kiddo the day he learns he is a “work of ART” (born via IVF and ART). For young readers 4-8. Hardcover. Written by Ali Prato; Illustrated by Federico Bonifacini. Personalized and non-personalized versions are available. Order yours now at https://www.infertileafgroup.com/books

    For bulk orders of 10 or more books at 20% off, go to https://www.infertileafgroup.com/bulk-order-request


    FERTILITY RALLY

    IG: @fertilityrally

    www.fertilityrally.com

    No one should go through infertility alone. Join the Worst Club with the Best Members at fertilityrally.com. We offer 5 to 6 support groups per week, three private Facebook groups, tons of curated IRL and virtual events, and an entire community of more than 500 women available to support you, no matter where you are in your journey.

    Join today at link in bio on IG @fertilityrally or at www.fertilityrally.com/membership

    SAVE $40 on an annual membership with code RALLY2024


    EMBRYO SOLUTION

    If you’re navigating infertility, have you ever thought about embryo donation as a family building solution? Embryo donation is when one family that has gone through IVF donates their embryos to support the family-building efforts of another family. Embryo Solution is an agency with an important mission: to fill the gap between infertility and excess embryos by connecting all parties involved. Whether you’re looking to build your family or you've gone through IVF and you have embryos in storage that you're not sure what to do with, Embryo Solution can help. To find out more go to embryosolution.com 


    RECEPTIVA DX

    https://receptivadx.com/

    ReceptivaDx is the singular test capable of identifying endometriosis,progesterone resistance, and endometritis in one comprehensive analysis. These conditions are often the hidden culprits behind unexplained infertility, directly impacting the success rates of IVF treatments. Ask for the Receptvia DX test today, and use code INFERTILEAF24 for $75 off.



    Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/infertile-af/donations

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    19 November 2024, 11:00 am
  • 56 minutes 14 seconds
    Lauren and Patrick's Infertility Story: IUIs, Chemical and Ectopic Pregnancies, and IVF Success

    Today, Ali is talking to an amazing couple: Fertility Rally member Lauren Roth and her husband, Patrick. Lauren talks about growing up in Guatemala, how she and Patrick met, and what happened when they started to build their family. The couple then shares details about why Google and WebMD are "not particularly helpful" during infertility; their chemical pregnancy; and the unsexiness of "sending a calendar invite to have timed sex." They also talk about becoming frustrated as a couple, their five IUIs; and navigating chemical pregnancies and an ectopic pregnancy. They also discuss their egg retrievals and transfers, and finally, the healthy pregnancy that brought them their son, who was born shortly after this episode was recorded. 


    TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: 

    Infertility; IVF; IUIs; timed intercourse; marriage during infertility; adenomiosis; chemical pregnancy; ectopic pregnancy; egg retrieval; embryo transfer; pregnancy after infertility


    EPISODE SPONSORS:

    WORK OF ART

    Ali's Children's Book about IVF and Assisted Reproductive Technology

    https://www.infertileafgroup.com/books

    Do not miss Ali's children’s book about IVF! It's been getting rave reviews. “Work of ART” is the story of an IVF kiddo the day he learns he is a “work of ART” (born via IVF and ART). For young readers 4-8. Hardcover. Written by Ali Prato; Illustrated by Federico Bonifacini. Personalized and non-personalized versions are available. Order yours now at https://www.infertileafgroup.com/books

    For bulk orders of 10 or more books at 20% off, go to https://www.infertileafgroup.com/bulk-order-request


    FERTILITY RALLY

    IG: @fertilityrally

    www.fertilityrally.com

    No one should go through infertility alone. Join the Worst Club with the Best Members at fertilityrally.com. We offer 5 to 6 support groups per week, three private Facebook groups, tons of curated IRL and virtual events, and an entire community of more than 500 women available to support you, no matter where you are in your journey.

    Join today at link in bio on IG @fertilityrally or at www.fertilityrally.com/membership

    SAVE $40 on an annual membership with code RALLY2024


    EMBRYO SOLUTION

    If you’re navigating infertility, have you ever thought about embryo donation as a family building solution? Embryo donation is when one family that has gone through IVF donates their embryos to support the family-building efforts of another family. Embryo Solution is an agency with an important mission: to fill the gap between infertility and excess embryos by connecting all parties involved. Whether you’re looking to build your family or you've gone through IVF and you have embryos in storage that you're not sure what to do with, Embryo Solution can help. To find out more go to embryosolution.com 


    RECEPTIVA DX

    https://receptivadx.com/

    ReceptivaDx is the singular test capable of identifying endometriosis,progesterone resistance, and endometritis in one comprehensive analysis. These conditions are often the hidden culprits behind unexplained infertility, directly impacting the success rates of IVF treatments. Ask for the Receptvia DX test today, and use code INFERTILEAF24 for $75 off.



    Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/infertile-af/donations

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    Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
    12 November 2024, 11:00 am
  • 32 minutes 56 seconds
    Best of Feat. Singer Christina Perri, Comedian Michelle Buteau and Olympic Skating Icon Tara Lipinski

    It's the 300th Episode!!!!! Today we are featuring clips from some of the top-rated episodes with some of Ali's favorite celeb guests. First up, Christina Perri shares her long and difficult family-building journey, including miscarriage; the devastating stillbirth of her daughter, Rosie; navigating mental health; her blood-clotting disorder, and more. Then, Tara Lipinski talks about her endometriosis; IVF; miscarriage; navigating fertility treatments compared to the insanely hard work she did as an elite athlete, and pivoting to surrogacy. Finally, Michelle Buteau talks about the long road to having her twins, including IUIs, several rounds of IVF, four devastating miscarriages, exploring international adoption; facing discrimination at her doctor's appointments; and finally meeting the surrogate who would help them welcome their healthy babes. Thank you so much to all of my amazing guests and listeners since we launched in March 2019!


    EPISODE SPONSORS:


    WORK OF ART

    Ali's Children's Book about IVF and Assisted Reproductive Technology

    https://www.infertileafgroup.com/books

    Do not miss Ali's children’s book about IVF! It's been getting rave reviews. “Work of ART” is the story of an IVF kiddo the day he learns he is a “work of ART” (born via IVF and ART). For young readers 4-8. Hardcover. Written by Ali Prato; Illustrated by Federico Bonifacini. Personalized and non-personalized versions are available. Order yours now at https://www.infertileafgroup.com/books

    For bulk orders of 10 or more books at 20% off, go to https://www.infertileafgroup.com/bulk-order-request


    FERTILITY RALLY

    IG: @fertilityrally

    www.fertilityrally.com

    No one should go through infertility alone. Join the Worst Club with the Best Members at fertilityrally.com. We offer 5 to 6 support groups per week, three private Facebook groups, tons of curated IRL and virtual events, and an entire community of more than 500 women available to support you, no matter where you are in your journey.

    Join today at link in bio on IG @fertilityrally or at www.fertilityrally.com/membership

    SAVE $40 on an annual membership with code RALLY2024


    EMBRYO SOLUTION

    If you’re navigating infertility, have you ever thought about embryo donation as a family building solution? Embryo donation is when one family that has gone through IVF donates their embryos to support the family-building efforts of another family. Embryo Solution is an agency with an important mission: to fill the gap between infertility and excess embryos by connecting all parties involved. Whether you’re looking to build your family or you've gone through IVF and you have embryos in storage that you're not sure what to do with, Embryo Solution can help. To find out more go to embryosolution.com 


    RECEPTIVA DX

    https://receptivadx.com/

    ReceptivaDx is the singular test capable of identifying endometriosis,progesterone resistance, and endometritis in one comprehensive analysis. These conditions are often the hidden culprits behind unexplained infertility, directly impacting the success rates of IVF treatments. Ask for the Receptvia DX test today, and use code INFERTILEAF24 for $75 off.



    Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/infertile-af/donations

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    Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
    5 November 2024, 11:00 am
  • 39 minutes 22 seconds
    Sarah Freese's Infertility Journey: IVF, Frozen Embryo Transfer and Fresh Embryo Transfer

    On this episode, Ali is talking to Sarah Freese about her infertility and IVF journey. Sarah shares the details on having irregular periods when she was a young woman, being on the birth control pill from age 18 to age 33, and how once she started to try to have kids, it was not as easy as she'd hoped. She talks about doing IVF, how her failed IVF transfer was "one of the worst calls" she's ever gotten, and about having implantation issues. She also talks about frozen embryo transfers versus fresh embryo transfers, and how they finally figured out the "secret sauce" to having their healthy babies through ART. 


    TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

    Infertility; IVF; egg retrieval; frozen embryo transfer; fresh embryo transfer; irregular periods; zero implantation; polyps; sibling cycle; modified natural cycle; IVF success; pregnancy after infertility


    EPISODE SPONSORS:

    WORK OF ART

    Ali's Children's Book about IVF and Assisted Reproductive Technology

    https://www.infertileafgroup.com/books

    Do not miss Ali's children’s book about IVF! It's been getting rave reviews. “Work of ART” is the story of an IVF kiddo the day he learns he is a “work of ART” (born via IVF and ART). For young readers 4-8. Hardcover. Written by Ali Prato; Illustrated by Federico Bonifacini. Personalized and non-personalized versions are available. Order yours now at https://www.infertileafgroup.com/books

    For bulk orders of 10 or more books at 20% off, go to https://www.infertileafgroup.com/bulk-order-request


    FERTILITY RALLY

    IG: @fertilityrally

    www.fertilityrally.com

    No one should go through infertility alone. Join the Worst Club with the Best Members at fertilityrally.com. We offer 5 to 6 support groups per week, three private Facebook groups, tons of curated IRL and virtual events, and an entire community of more than 500 women available to support you, no matter where you are in your journey.

    Join today at link in bio on IG @fertilityrally or at www.fertilityrally.com/membership

    SAVE $40 on an annual membership with code RALLY2024


    EMBRYO SOLUTION

    If you’re navigating infertility, have you ever thought about embryo donation as a family building solution? Embryo donation is when one family that has gone through IVF donates their embryos to support the family-building efforts of another family. Embryo Solution is an agency with an important mission: to fill the gap between infertility and excess embryos by connecting all parties involved. Whether you’re looking to build your family or you've gone through IVF and you have embryos in storage that you're not sure what to do with, Embryo Solution can help. To find out more go to embryosolution.com 


    RECEPTIVA DX

    https://receptivadx.com/

    ReceptivaDx is the singular test capable of identifying endometriosis,progesterone resistance, and endometritis in one comprehensive analysis. These conditions are often the hidden culprits behind unexplained infertility, directly impacting the success rates of IVF treatments. Ask for the Receptvia DX test today, and use code INFERTILEAF24 for $75 off.



    Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/infertile-af/donations

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    29 October 2024, 10:00 am
  • 39 minutes 58 seconds
    Infertility warrior-turned-fertility coach Rachel Mangahas on International Adoption and Surrogacy

    Today, Ali is talking to mom of four Rachel Mangahas about the long road to building her family, including going through international adoption twice and using a surrogate. Rachel talks about her infertility journey, and how it made her feel so broken and alone. She also talks about wanting a big family, doing timed intercourse and ovulation kits, male factor infertility, and IUIs. She explains how they navigated international adoption -- for two of their children -- and the sweet surprise they got when they used a surrogate, and the embryo transfer worked.


    TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

    Infertility; international adoption; surrogacy; anxiety; guilt; egg retrieval; IUI; embryo transfer; frozen embryos; surrogacy pregnancy; surrogacy success; identical twins 


    EPISODE SPONSORS:

    WORK OF ART

    Ali's Children's Book about IVF and Assisted Reproductive Technology

    https://www.infertileafgroup.com/books

    Do not miss Ali's children’s book about IVF! It's been getting rave reviews. “Work of ART” is the story of an IVF kiddo the day he learns he is a “work of ART” (born via IVF and ART). For young readers 4-8. Hardcover. Written by Ali Prato; Illustrated by Federico Bonifacini. Personalized and non-personalized versions are available. Order yours now at https://www.infertileafgroup.com/books

    For bulk orders of 10 or more books at 20% off, go to https://www.infertileafgroup.com/bulk-order-request


    FERTILITY RALLY

    IG: @fertilityrally

    www.fertilityrally.com

    No one should go through infertility alone. Join the Worst Club with the Best Members at fertilityrally.com. We offer 5 to 6 support groups per week, three private Facebook groups, tons of curated IRL and virtual events, and an entire community of more than 500 women available to support you, no matter where you are in your journey.

    Join today at link in bio on IG @fertilityrally or at www.fertilityrally.com/membership

    SAVE $40 on an annual membership with code RALLY2024


    EMBRYO SOLUTION

    If you’re navigating infertility, have you ever thought about embryo donation as a family building solution? Embryo donation is when one family that has gone through IVF donates their embryos to support the family-building efforts of another familyEmbryo Solution is an agency with an important mission: to fill the gap between infertility and excess embryos by connecting all parties involved. Whether you’re looking to build your family or you've gone through IVF and you have embryos in storage that you're not sure what to do with, Embryo Solution can help. To find out more go to embryosolution.com 


    RECEPTIVA DX

    https://receptivadx.com/

    ReceptivaDx is the singular test capable of identifying endometriosis,progesterone resistance, and endometritis in one comprehensive analysis. These conditions are often the hidden culprits behind unexplained infertility, directly impacting the success rates of IVF treatments. Ask for the Receptvia DX test today, and use code INFERTILEAF24 for $75 off.


    CASCADE CRYOBANK

    Cascade Cryobank is changing the world of sperm banking every day by providing you with the best family-building experience you could hope for.

    In an industry first, Cascade Cryobank has brought it’s “Early Disclosure Program” to the market – you no longer have to wait 18 years– now you can learn the Identity of your “Early Disclosure” donor at the report of a live birth conceived from their sperm. Let Cascade Cryobank help you grow your family with clarity, confidence, and compassion. Visit their website at www.cascadecryobank.com, and find your future, today. Use code INFERTILEAF for $100 off your first purchase.



    Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/infertile-af/donations

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    Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
    22 October 2024, 10:00 am
  • 37 minutes 42 seconds
    Larken Co-founder Maggie Phipps on Secondary Infertility; Ectopic Pregnancy; Emergency Surgery and IVF

    Today, Ali is talking to fierce infertility warrior and mama Maggie Phipps, co-founder of Larken (which means "fierce" in Gaelic), a comfy essentials brand for anyone navigating fertility treatments, postpartum, motherhood, and beyond. Maggie shares how her mom had three miscarriages; how she herself had an early miscarriage; and how conceived her first two kids naturally, but then had trouble with baby number three. She also talks about her traumatic ectopic pregnancy and how she felt brushed off by several doctors when she told them she was in pain. Maggie also shares how she navigated the devastation of losing her baby in that ectopic, going through emergency surgery; how she was just a few hours away from "bleeding out," and what happened in her family building journey after that. 


    For more, go to www.shoplarken.com and follow on IG: @larken_shop. Use code “InfertileAF15” for 15% your order


    TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

    Infertility; miscarriage; recurrent miscarriage; ectopic pregnancy; emergency surgery; fallopian tubes; fallopian tube removal; guilt; IVF; anxiety; pregnancy after loss; pregnancy after infertility 


    EPISODE SPONSORS:

    WORK OF ART

    Ali's Children's Book about IVF and Assisted Reproductive Technology

    https://www.infertileafgroup.com/books

    Do not miss Ali's children’s book about IVF! It's been getting rave reviews. “Work of ART” is the story of an IVF kiddo the day he learns he is a “work of ART” (born via IVF and ART). For young readers 4-8. Hardcover. Written by Ali Prato; Illustrated by Federico Bonifacini.

    Personalized and non-personalized versions are available. Order yours now at https://www.infertileafgroup.com/books

    For bulk orders of 10 or more books at 20% off, go to https://www.infertileafgroup.com/bulk-order-request


    FERTILITY RALLY

    IG: @fertilityrally

    www.fertilityrally.com

    No one should go through infertility alone. Join the Worst Club with the Best Members at fertilityrally.com. We offer 5 to 6 support groups per week, three private Facebook groups, tons of curated IRL and virtual events, and an entire community of more than 500 women available to support you, no matter where you are in your journey.

    Join today at link in bio on IG @fertilityrally or at www.fertilityrally.com/membership

    SAVE $40 on an annual membership with code RALLY2024


    EMBRYO SOLUTION

    If you’re navigating infertility, have you ever thought about embryo donation as a family building solution? Embryo donation is when one family that has gone through IVF donates their embryos to support the family-building efforts of another familyEmbryo Solution is an agency with an important mission: to fill the gap between infertility and excess embryos by connecting all parties involved. Whether you’re looking to build your family or you've gone through IVF and you have embryos in storage that you're not sure what to do with, Embryo Solution can help. To find out more go to embryosolution.com 


    RECEPTIVA DX

    https://receptivadx.com/

    ReceptivaDx is the singular test capable of identifying endometriosis,progesterone resistance, and endometritis in one comprehensive analysis. These conditions are often the hidden culprits behind unexplained infertility, directly impacting the success rates of IVF treatments. Ask for the Receptvia DX test today, and use code INFERTILEAF24 for $75 off.


    CASCADE CRYOBANK

    Cascade Cryobank is changing the world of sperm banking every day by providing you with the best family-building experience you could hope for.

    In an industry first, Cascade Cryobank has brought it’s “Early Disclosure Program” to the market – you no longer have to wait 18 years– now you can learn the Identity of your “Early Disclosure” donor at the report of a live birth conceived from their sperm. Let Cascade Cryobank help you grow your family with clarity, confidence, and compassion. Visit their website at www.cascadecryobank.com, and find your future, today!

    Use code INFERTILEAF for $100 off your first purchase!



    Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/infertile-af/donations

    Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

    Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
    16 October 2024, 10:00 am
  • 47 minutes 28 seconds
    Jenny Angerman's Infertility Story: PCOS, IUIs and IVF

    Today, Ali is on the pod with one of our beloved Fertility Rally members, Jenny Angerman @thedailyendomama. Jenny tells Ali about being adopted from India; how she met her husband; what happened when they started to try for kids and it wasn't happening; her endometriosis diagnosis; fibroids; IUIs; one IVF cycle that unfortunately did not work out, and then, finally getting pregnant. Jenny also shares her thoughts on trauma bonding; sharing her journey on IG and TikTok; how everything changed once she joined Fertility Rally; and where they are with baby number two. 


    For more, follow on IG: @thedailyendomama 


    TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

    Infertility; trauma bonding; PCOS; endometriosis; fibroids; IUI; IVF; egg retrieval; Fertility Rally community; TikTok; anxiety; pregnancy after loss; pregnancy after infertility 


    EPISODE SPONSORS:

    WORK OF ART

    Ali's Children's Book about IVF and Assisted Reproductive Technology

    https://www.infertileafgroup.com/books


    Do not miss Ali's children’s book about IVF! It's been getting rave reviews. “Work of ART” is the story of an IVF kiddo the day he learns he is a “work of ART” (born via IVF and ART). For young readers 4-8. Hardcover. Written by Ali Prato; Illustrated by Federico Bonifacini.


    Personalized and non-personalized versions are available. Order yours now at https://www.infertileafgroup.com/books


    For bulk orders of 10 or more books at 20% off, go to https://www.infertileafgroup.com/bulk-order-request


    FERTILITY RALLY

    IG: @fertilityrally

    www.fertilityrally.com


    No one should go through infertility alone. Join the Worst Club with the Best Members at fertilityrally.com. We offer 5 to 6 support groups per week, three private Facebook groups, tons of curated IRL and virtual events, and an entire community of more than 500 women available to support you, no matter where you are in your journey.


    Join today at link in bio on IG @fertilityrally or at www.fertilityrally.com/membership


    SAVE $40 on an annual membership with code RALLY2024


    EMBRYO SOLUTION

    If you’re navigating infertility, have you ever thought about embryo donation as a family building solution? Embryo donation is when one family that has gone through IVF donates their embryos to support the family-building efforts of another familyEmbryo Solution is an agency with an important mission: to fill the gap between infertility and excess embryos by connecting all parties involved. Whether you’re looking to build your family or you've gone through IVF and you have embryos in storage that you're not sure what to do with, Embryo Solution can help. To find out more go to embryosolution.com 


    RECEPTIVA DX

    https://receptivadx.com/


    ReceptivaDx is the singular test capable of identifying endometriosis,progesterone resistance, and endometritis in one comprehensive analysis. These conditions are often the hidden culprits behind unexplained infertility, directly impacting the success rates of IVF treatments. Ask for the Receptvia DX test today, and use code INFERTILEAF24 for $75 off.


    S'MOO

    S’moo’s best-selling hormone balance powder is formulated with 7 essential vitamins, minerals, and herbs that are all highly recommended for Hormone Balance, Fertility, and PCOS. S’moo was created by fellow PCOS Cyster, and has helped thousands of women manage their PCOS naturally.


    Go to thesmooco.com and enjoy a generous 20% off site-wide using code 'InfertileAF20' at checkout.


    Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/infertile-af/donations



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    8 October 2024, 6:00 pm
  • 40 minutes 53 seconds
    Eve Wiley, Fertility Fraud Advocate, and Dylan Morgan, COO of Cascade Cryobank, on Sperm Donor Transparency

    Today, Ali has two incredible guests: Eve Wiley is a leading advocate against fertility fraud after discovering that she was conceived with a different sperm donor than her parents were told. Dylan Morgan is the COO of Cascade Cryobank. Together, they are working on advocating against fertility fraud and increasing transparency when it comes to donor sperm protocols and procedures. What is Fertility Fraud? It’s when a doctor intentionally uses his own sperm to inseminate his patients without their knowledge or consent of the reproductive material. Eve talks about discovering that she was a victim of fertility fraud, and how she is combating it through legislature and her advocacy work. Dylan talks about being a sperm donor and the ways that Cascade is doing things differently than many other sperm banks. Eve also talks about her involvement with the Netflix documentary, "The Man with 1000 Kids," including how she narrates the doc. 


    For more info, go to https://evewiley.com/

    https://cascadecryobank.com/


    TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

    Infertility; Sperm donation; conception deception; IVF; advocacy; 


    EPISODE SPONSORS:

    WORK OF ART

    Ali's Children's Book about IVF and Assisted Reproductive Technology

    https://www.infertileafgroup.com/books

    Do not miss Ali's children’s book about IVF! It's been getting rave reviews. “Work of ART” is the story of an IVF kiddo the day he learns he is a “work of ART” (born via IVF and ART). For young readers 4-8. Hardcover. Written by Ali Prato; Illustrated by Federico Bonifacini.

    Personalized and non-personalized versions are available. Order yours now at https://www.infertileafgroup.com/books

    For bulk orders of 10 or more books at 20% off, go to https://www.infertileafgroup.com/bulk-order-request


    FERTILITY RALLY

    IG: @fertilityrally

    www.fertilityrally.com

    No one should go through infertility alone. Join the Worst Club with the Best Members at fertilityrally.com. We offer 5 to 6 support groups per week, three private Facebook groups, tons of curated IRL and virtual events, and an entire community of more than 500 women available to support you, no matter where you are in your journey.

    Join today at link in bio on IG @fertilityrally or at www.fertilityrally.com/membership

    SAVE $40 on an annual membership with code RALLY2024


    EMBRYO SOLUTION

    If you’re navigating infertility, have you ever thought about embryo donation as a family building solution? Embryo donation is when one family that has gone through IVF donates their embryos to support the family-building efforts of another familyEmbryo Solution is an agency with an important mission: to fill the gap between infertility and excess embryos by connecting all parties involved. Whether you’re looking to build your family or you've gone through IVF and you have embryos in storage that you're not sure what to do with, Embryo Solution can help. To find out more go to embryosolution.com 


    RECEPTIVA DX

    https://receptivadx.com/

    ReceptivaDx is the singular test capable of identifying endometriosis,progesterone resistance, and endometritis in one comprehensive analysis. These conditions are often the hidden culprits behind unexplained infertility, directly impacting the success rates of IVF treatments. Ask for the Receptvia DX test today, and use code INFERTILEAF24 for $75 off.



    Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/infertile-af/donations

    Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

    Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
    1 October 2024, 10:00 am
  • 38 minutes 19 seconds
    HerMD Co-Founder Komel Caruso's Infertility Story: PCOS, IVF and Revolutionizing Women's Health

    On today's episode, Ali talks to Komel Caruso, the Co-Founder of HerMD, about her infertility journey. Komel talks about growing up in a traditional Muslim household and the sex education (or lack thereof) she received as a Catholic school student. It was, "Don't have sex, you'll get pregnant. You'll just get pregnant every time you have sex. I was just so fearful that if I had sex, I would get pregnant. Even if I was using birth control, I could still get pregnant. That fear leads to a lot of anxiety," she says. Komel also talks about having a "wonderful surprise baby" in her early twenties, discovering that she had PCOS, and what happened when she started taking Clomid. She also talks about IUI, IVF, "feeling like a failure," and finally getting pregnant again via ART. She also talks about her sister and co-founder, Board Certified OBGYN Dr. Somi Javaid, and how they created HerMD, looking to revolutionize women's health and pivot away from "drive-thru gynecology." 

    For more, go to www.hermd.com/


    TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

    Infertility; PCOS; IUI; IVF; IVF cycles; IVF treatment; twin pregnancy; Clomid; pregnancy loss; pregnancy after infertility; motherhood after infertility; women's health; sisterhood; OBGYN; reproductive rights

     

    EPISODE SPONSORS:

    WORK OF ART

    Ali's Children's Book about IVF and Assisted Reproductive Technology

    https://www.infertileafgroup.com/books

    Do not miss Ali's children’s book about IVF! It's been getting rave reviews. “Work of ART” is the story of an IVF kiddo the day he learns he is a “work of ART” (born via IVF and ART). For young readers 4-8. Hardcover. Written by Ali Prato; Illustrated by Federico Bonifacini.

    Personalized and non-personalized versions are available. Order yours now at https://www.infertileafgroup.com/books

    For bulk orders of 10 or more books at 20% off, go to https://www.infertileafgroup.com/bulk-order-request


    FERTILITY RALLY

    IG: @fertilityrally

    www.fertilityrally.com

    No one should go through infertility alone. Join the Worst Club with the Best Members at fertilityrally.com. We offer 5 to 6 support groups per week, three private Facebook groups, tons of curated IRL and virtual events, and an entire community of more than 500 women available to support you, no matter where you are in your journey.

    Join today at link in bio on IG @fertilityrally or at www.fertilityrally.com/membership

    SAVE $40 on an annual membership with code RALLY2024


    RECEPTIVA DX

    https://receptivadx.com/

    ReceptivaDx is the singular test capable of identifying endometriosis,progesterone resistance, and endometritis in one comprehensive analysis. These conditions are often the hidden culprits behind unexplained infertility, directly impacting the success rates of IVF treatments. Ask for the Receptvia DX test today, and use code INFERTILEAF24 for $75 off.



    Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/infertile-af/donations

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    24 September 2024, 10:00 am
  • 46 minutes 5 seconds
    Amber Izzo's Infertility Story: Blocked fallopian tubes, male factor, and IVF advocacy

    Today's guest, Amber Izzo, describes herself as "your oversharing, slightly chaotic mum friend and an IVF campaigner." Today, she's sharing her 7 1/2 year-long journey through infertility and family building, including blocked fallopian tubes, male factor infertility, and so much more. Amber talks about the deep toll everything took on her mental state, how she was "spiraling" and "became obsessed," how she felt brushed off by her doctors, and how, at one point, she had suicidal thoughts. She talks about navigating the mental health side of her journey; IVF treatments and advocacy in the UK, where she is based, and the work she is doing with Gaia Family, which believes that there's a better way to pay for IVF. 


    TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

    Infertility; depression; blocked fallopian tubes; laparoscopy; marriage issues; suicidal thoughts; male factor infertility; pregnancy after loss; IVF; IVF cycles; IVF treatment; motherhood after infertility 


    EPISODE SPONSORS:

    WORK OF ART

    Ali's Children's Book about IVF and Assisted Reproductive Technology

    https://www.infertileafgroup.com/books

    Do not miss Ali's children’s book about IVF! It's been getting rave reviews. “Work of ART” is the story of an IVF kiddo the day he learns he is a “work of ART” (born via IVF and ART). For young readers 4-8. Hardcover. Written by Ali Prato; Illustrated by Federico Bonifacini.

    Personalized and non-personalized versions are available. Order yours now at https://www.infertileafgroup.com/books

    For bulk orders of 10 or more books at 20% off, go to https://www.infertileafgroup.com/bulk-order-request


    FERTILITY RALLY

    IG: @fertilityrally

    www.fertilityrally.com

    No one should go through infertility alone. Join the Worst Club with the Best Members at fertilityrally.com. We offer 5 to 6 support groups per week, three private Facebook groups, tons of curated IRL and virtual events, and an entire community of more than 500 women available to support you, no matter where you are in your journey.

    Join today at link in bio on IG @fertilityrally or at www.fertilityrally.com/membership

    SAVE $40 on an annual membership with code RALLY2024


    RECEPTIVA DX

    https://receptivadx.com/

    ReceptivaDx is the singular test capable of identifying endometriosis,progesterone resistance, and endometritis in one comprehensive analysis. These conditions are often the hidden culprits behind unexplained infertility, directly impacting the success rates of IVF treatments. Ask for the Receptvia DX test today, and use code INFERTILEAF24 for $75 off.



    Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/infertile-af/donations

    Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

    Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
    17 September 2024, 10:00 am
  • 42 minutes 26 seconds
    Carrot Chief Medical Officer and Co-Founder Asima Ahmad's Infertility Story

    Today's guest, Asima Ahmad, is a double board-certified in reproductive endocrinology and infertility and obstetrics and gynecology. She is also the co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Carrot Fertility, which believes in Fertility Care for All. On this episode, Ali and Asima talk about how Asima diagnosed herself with PCOS in her 20s; how her aunt had navigated multiple stillbirths; what it feels like being a fertility doctor and patient at the same time; and how, when Asima suffered her own pregnancy loss, she began to understand miscarriage on an even deeper level. She talks about the road that lead to her four children, and what she is doing now at Carrot to help increase access to fertility care. 


    Find out more at https://www.get-carrot.com/


    TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

    PCOS; infertility; pregnancy loss; miscarriage; miscarriage awareness; IVF; IVF cycles; IVF treatment; fertility care for all 


    EPISODE SPONSORS:

    WORK OF ART

    Ali's Children's Book about IVF and Assisted Reproductive Technology

    https://www.infertileafgroup.com/books

    Do not miss Ali's children’s book about IVF! It's been getting rave reviews. “Work of ART” is the story of an IVF kiddo the day he learns he is a “work of ART” (born via IVF and ART). For young readers 4-8. Hardcover. Written by Ali Prato; Illustrated by Federico Bonifacini.

    Personalized and non-personalized versions are available. Order yours now at https://www.infertileafgroup.com/books

    For bulk orders of 10 or more books at 20% off, go to https://www.infertileafgroup.com/bulk-order-request


    FERTILITY RALLY

    IG: @fertilityrally

    www.fertilityrally.com

    No one should go through infertility alone. Join the Worst Club with the Best Members at fertilityrally.com. We offer 5 to 6 support groups per week, three private Facebook groups, tons of curated IRL and virtual events, and an entire community of more than 500 women available to support you, no matter where you are in your journey.

    Join today at link in bio on IG @fertilityrally or at www.fertilityrally.com/membership

    SAVE $40 on an annual membership with code RALLY2024


    RECEPTIVA DX

    https://receptivadx.com/

    ReceptivaDx is the singular test capable of identifying endometriosis,progesterone resistance, and endometritis in one comprehensive analysis. These conditions are often the hidden culprits behind unexplained infertility, directly impacting the success rates of IVF treatments. Ask for the Receptvia DX test today, and use code INFERTILEAF24 for $75 off.


    S'MOO

    S’moo’s best-selling hormone balance powder is formulated with 7 essential vitamins, minerals, and herbs that are all highly recommended for Hormone Balance, Fertility, and PCOS. S’moo was created by fellow PCOS Cyster, and has helped thousands of women manage their PCOS naturally.

    Go to thesmooco.com and enjoy a generous 20% off site-wide using code 'InfertileAF20' at checkout.



    Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/infertile-af/donations

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    10 September 2024, 10:00 am
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