The Fertility Conversations Podcast

The Colorless Womb

Welcome to another episode of Fertility Conversations.

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Today, we are joined by Kimberly Gowdy @colorlesswomb_ . She is  the author of the recently released book; the Colorless Womb. The Colorless Womb is available for purchase on amazon, barnes and nobles and Apple ibook . The Colorless Womb is a must read. 

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Kimberly always yearned for a child. After three miscarriages and being trapped in an abusive marriage with a spouse who valued his drug addiction more than his wife, she still hoped for a rainbow. After facing difficult challenges, she parted ways with her husband to start a new life in Atlanta, Georgia. 

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She soon met and married Dr. David Gowdy who wanted a child as much as she did. Their surrogacy journey was an emotional and disappointing one (searching specifically for someone who looked like her--a Black woman) yet after seven failed attempts with two embryos left the perfect surrogate led them to the biggest unexpected surprise of their lives—a white woman who was the perfect match.

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Kimberly highlights that her story shows that though there are racial issues in the US and all across the world; love is above racism. As Kimberly says; the person on the inside matters more than what is on the outside.

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Join us as we listen to her incredible journey. To connect with her, you can reach her through Instagram @colorlesswomb_ and her website: www.thecolorlesswomb.com 

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Remember to Subscribe, leave a review and give this podcast a 5*rating to help spread more awareness about In(Fertility). 

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This is a podcast that shares stories of fertility & Infertility in Africa & all across the world.

Representation Matters. Our stories matter. Our stories help others feel less alone.

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If you would like to share your story, I would love to hear from you. Please email me at: fertilityconversations@gmail.com

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Infertility | Pregnancy Loss| Childless Not By Choice | Baby Loss | Miscarriages | Male Factor Infertility | Donor Eggs | Fertility | Birth Control | Donor Sperm | Embryo Adoption | Surrogacy | IUI| IVF | Mental Health | Fertility Preservation |Egg Freezing | Sperm Freezing | PTSD | Sexual Cycles | Period Pains Infertility Podcast | Fertility Podcast I Menstruation |Adhesions | Adenomyosis | Fibroids | PCOS | Endometriosis | Irregular Cycles| Blocked Tubes | Fertility related topics |

Thriving While Trying To Conceive

Welcome to another episode of Fertility Conversations.

 

Today, we are joined by Michelle @thrivf who is an IVF support coach. Michelle supports women who are trying to conceive naturally and those also undergoing fertility treatments.

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In this episode, Michelle shares details about her journey to Parenthood including multiple fertility treatments and pregnancy losses . She stresses the importance of finding joy while trying to conceive but also acknowledging the pain that comes with the process. 

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 Her Blog is available through this link: www.thrivethroughivf.com/blog

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Join us as we listen to her incredible journey.

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Remember to Subscribe, leave a review and give this podcast a 5*rating to help spread more awareness about In(Fertility). 

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This is a podcast that shares stories of fertility & Infertility in Africa & all across the world.

Representation Matters. Our stories matter. Our stories help others feel less alone.

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If you would like to share your story, I would love to hear from you. Please email me at: fertilityconversations@gmail.com

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Infertility | Pregnancy Loss| Childless Not By Choice | Baby Loss | Miscarriages | Male Factor Infertility | Donor Eggs | Fertility | Birth Control | Donor Sperm | Embryo Adoption | Surrogacy | IUI| IVF | Mental Health | Fertility Preservation |Egg Freezing | Sperm Freezing | PTSD | Sexual Cycles | Period Pains Infertility Podcast | Fertility Podcast I Menstruation |Adhesions | Adenomyosis | Fibroids | PCOS | Endometriosis | Irregular Cycles| Blocked Tubes | Fertility related topics |

The Baby Dream - Learning to live with Infertility and Loss

Welcome to another episode of Fertility Conversations 

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Today, we are joined by Narelle Hudson @narelle.hudson; who shares her Infertility journey with us. She is the author of the newly released book: 

 

‘The Baby Dream- Learning to live with Infertility and Loss’

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Narelle shares that her spouse had initially had a vasectomy and needed to undergo a surgery to have this reversed. 

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She went though multiple IVF cycles. Narelle speaks about her condition; Uterine Didelphys which resulted in her embryos being transferred to the wrong spot during her initial IVF cycles. Her doctors eventually discovered this issue and were able to properly transfer the embryo into the uterus during the subsequent embryo transfer.  

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Narelle experienced pregnancy loss and shares the impact of the grief she experienced. She is childless not by choice and now focuses on supporting people experiencing grief as a result of infertility and pregnancy loss.

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Remember to Subscribe, leave a review and give this podcast a 5*rating to help spread more awareness about In(Fertility). 

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This is a podcast that shares stories of fertility & Infertility in Africa & all across the world.

Representation Matters. Our stories matter. Our stories help others feel less alone.

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If you would like to share your story, I would love to hear from you. Please email me at: fertilityconversations@gmail.com

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Infertility | Pregnancy Loss| Childless Not By Choice | Baby Loss | Miscarriages | Male Factor Infertility | Donor Eggs | Fertility | Birth Control | Donor Sperm | Embryo Adoption | Surrogacy | IUI| IVF | Mental Health | Fertility Preservation |Egg Freezing | Sperm Freezing | PTSD | Sexual Cycles | Period Pains Infertility Podcast | Fertility Podcast I Menstruation |Adhesions | Adenomyosis | Fibroids | PCOS | Endometriosis | Irregular Cycles| Blocked Tubes | Fertility related topics

Your story is your power; Own your story.

Welcome to another Episode of Fertility Conversations

 

Today, we are joined by Ajima of @ajourney_of_hope who shares her journey to parenthood through surrogacy. Ajima had fibroids and had a myomectomy to remove them. During the myomectomy to remove the fibroids, the doctor removed her cervix in error. This left her unable to carry a pregnancy herself and had to seek a surrogate. Luckily, her sister in law offered to be her surrogate and through this path;  Ajima was blessed with a beautiful daughter.

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Join us to listen to Ajima's story and journey to Motherhood.

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Remember to Subscribe, leave a review and give this podcast a 5*rating to help spread more awareness about In(Fertility). 

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This is a podcast that shares stories of fertility & Infertility in Africa & all across the world.

Representation Matters. Our stories matter. Our stories help others feel less alone.

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If you would like to share your story, I would love to hear from you. Please email me at: fertilityconversations@gmail.com

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Infertility | Pregnancy Loss| Childless Not By Choice | Baby Loss | Miscarriages | Male Factor Infertility | Donor Eggs | Fertility | Birth Control | Donor Sperm | Embryo Adoption | Surrogacy | IUI| IVF | Mental Health | Fertility Preservation |Egg Freezing | Sperm Freezing | PTSD | Sexual Cycles | Period Pains Infertility Podcast | Fertility Podcast I Menstruation |Adhesions | Adenomyosis | Fibroids | PCOS | Endometriosis | Irregular Cycles| Blocked Tubes | Fertility related topics |

I am also a woman

Welcome to Episode 5 of Season 2

 

Today we are joined by Zerie who shares her journey with us. She is the author of the newly released book; I am also a Woman.

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Zerie was diagnosed with the condition; MRKH. According to Medlineplus.com; Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome is a disorder that occurs in females and mainly affects the reproductive system. This condition causes the vagina and uterus to be underdeveloped or absent, although external genitalia are normal. Affected women usually do not have menstrual periods due to the absent uterus. Often, the first noticeable sign of MRKH syndrome is that menstruation does not begin by age 16 (primary amenorrhea). 

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Zerie shares her experience with MRKH and the impact it had on her life, marriage and family. She also highlights the impact that Culture could have on one's Infertility journey.

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Do join us to listen to her inspiring journey.

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Remember to Subscribe, leave a review and give this podcast a 5*rating to help spread more awareness about In(Fertility). 

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This is a podcast that shares stories of fertility & Infertility in Africa & all across the world.

Representation Matters. Our stories matter. Our stories help others feel less alone.

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If you would like to share your story, I would love to hear from you. Please email me at: fertilityconversations@gmail.com

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Infertility | Pregnancy Loss| Childless Not By Choice | Baby Loss | Miscarriages | Male Factor Infertility | Donor Eggs | Fertility | Birth Control | Donor Sperm | Embryo Adoption | Surrogacy | IUI| IVF | Mental Health | Fertility Preservation |Egg Freezing | Sperm Freezing | PTSD | Sexual Cycles | Period Pains Infertility Podcast | Fertility Podcast I Menstruation |Adhesions | Adenomyosis | Fibroids | PCOS | Endometriosis | Irregular Cycles| Blocked Tubes | Fertility related topics |

Divine Intervention with the Fertility Clinic

Welcome to Episode 4 of Season 2

 

Today we are joined by Ajoke who shares her journey parenthood. Her journey includes multiple ectopic pregnancies, miscarriages, ruptured fallopian tubes and fertility treatments.  She shares how her faith was instrumental in her journey.

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Ajoke also shares a really unusual offer made to her by her fertility doctor who after realising that she hadn't gotten pregnant after 3 IVF cycles and was unable to afford further treatments told Ajoke she didn't have to make any further payment  for the fertility treatments until she got pregnant. What a miracle and divine intervention that was!!!

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Do join us to listen to her inspiring journey.

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Remember to Subscribe, leave a review and give this podcast a 5*rating to help spread more awareness about In(Fertility). 

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This is a podcast that shares stories of fertility & Infertility in Africa & all across the world.

Representation Matters. Our stories matter. Our stories help others feel less alone.

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If you would like to share your story, I would love to hear from you. Please email me at: fertilityconversations@gmail.com

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Infertility | Pregnancy Loss| Childless Not By Choice | Baby Loss | Miscarriages | Male Factor Infertility | Donor Eggs | Fertility | Birth Control | Donor Sperm | Embryo Adoption | Surrogacy | IUI| IVF | Mental Health | Fertility Preservation |Egg Freezing | Sperm Freezing | PTSD | Sexual Cycles | Period Pains Infertility Podcast | Fertility Podcast I Menstruation |Adhesions | Adenomyosis | Fibroids | PCOS | Endometriosis | Irregular Cycles| Blocked Tubes | Fertility related topics |

Infertility is nothing to be ashamed about

Welcome to another episode of Fertility Conversations.

Today we are joined by Chris Dunkerley who is an infertility advocate living in the UK. He shares his journey to parenthood with us, finding out about his male factor infertility due to a condition called; Klinefelter Syndrome and the decision to move forward with donor sperm.

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Chris and his wife became parents to a beautiful baby girl. In his quest to ensure his daughter knew the process of how she was conceived, he wrote a beautiful book specifically for her. The book is available on: www.elsiebooks.com

In this episode Chris and I also discuss aspects of the book; Stay with Me which is a book set in Nigeria based on infertility and the societal issues and pressures that come with it. Chris highlights how hard it must be to have to live in denial & in societies where people are not open to the realities of Male Factor Infertility. He also stressed the importance of creating awareness and encouraging conversations to destigmatize Male Factor Infertility.

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Join to listen to his incredible story and journey to parenthood.

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Remember to Subscribe, leave a review and give this podcast a 5*rating to help spread more awareness about In(Fertility). 

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This is a podcast that shares stories of fertility & Infertility in Africa & all across the world.

Representation Matters. Our stories matter. Our stories help others feel less alone.

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If you would like to share your story, I would love to hear from you. Please email me at: fertilityconversations@gmail.com

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Infertility | Pregnancy Loss| Childless Not By Choice | Baby Loss | Miscarriages | Male Factor Infertility | Donor Eggs | Fertility | Birth Control | Donor Sperm | Embryo Adoption | Surrogacy | IUI| IVF | Mental Health | Fertility Preservation |Egg Freezing | Sperm Freezing | PTSD | Sexual Cycles | Period Pains Infertility Podcast | Fertility Podcast I Menstruation |Adhesions | Adenomyosis | Fibroids | PCOS | Endometriosis | Irregular Cycles| Blocked Tubes | Fertility related topics |

 

Your Fertile Years by Professor Joyce Harper

Welcome to another episode of Fertility Conversations 

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Today we are joined by Professor Joyce Harper; an author, academic, scientist and educator. She is Professor of Reproductive Science at University College London in the Institute for Women’s Health where she is Head of the Reproductive Science and Society Group and Director of Education. She is a Director of the Embryology and PGD Academy which she established with Alpesh Doshi in 2014 and founder of Global Women Connected. 

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Joyce has worked in the fields of fertility, genetics and reproductive science since 1987, written over 200 scientific papers and published three books. She started her career as an embryologist, then moved into reproductive science and genetics. Now she is researching into fertility education, the social aspects of fertility and infertility, from social egg freezing to childlessness, and FemTech.

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She is co-founder of the UK Fertility Education Initiative (www.fertilityed.uk ) and founder of the International Fertility Education Initiative who have developed a fertility education poster (http://www.globalwomenconnected.com/2020/01/global-fertility-education-campaign/).

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Her latest book, Your Fertile Years, What you need to know to make informed choices, has been published by JOHN MURRAY PRESS, SHELDON PRESS and signed copies can be ordered from www.joyceharper.com.

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Join to listen to her incredible story and journey to parenthood and the work she is doing in the area of fertility education and fertility as a whole.

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Remember to Subscribe, leave a review and give this podcast a 5*rating to help spread more awareness about In(Fertility). 

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This is a podcast that shares stories of fertility & Infertility in Africa & all across the world.

Representation Matters. Our stories matter. Our stories help others feel less alone.

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If you would like to share your story, I would love to hear from you. Please email me at: fertilityconversations@gmail.com

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Infertility | Pregnancy Loss| Childless Not By Choice | Baby Loss | Miscarriages | Male Factor Infertility | Donor Eggs | Fertility | Birth Control | Donor Sperm | Embryo Adoption | Surrogacy | IUI| IVF | Mental Health | Fertility Preservation |Egg Freezing | Sperm Freezing | PTSD | Sexual Cycles | Period Pains Infertility Podcast | Fertility Podcast I Menstruation |Adhesions | Adenomyosis | Fibroids | PCOS | Endometriosis | Irregular Cycles| Blocked Tubes | Fertility related topics |

 

Be Present in Your Journey

Welcome to Episode 1 of Season 2

 

Today we are joined by Jina of @jinasjourneys who shares her 22 year journey to parenthood. Her journey includes multiple pregnancy losses and fertility treatments. She shares how her faith was instrumental in her journey. In addition, she also touches on the impact Infertility had on her relationship with her spouse.

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Jina is now an infertility coach and works to support other women currently on their fertility journeys. She has a free fertility war challenge starting on the 15th of July, 2021. Registration is open now for the free war challenge and the paid program; Warrior workshop. Both can be accessed through her website; www.jinasjourneys.com

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Join us to listen to her inspiring journey.

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Remember to Subscribe, leave a review and give this podcast a 5*rating to help spread more awareness about In(Fertility). 

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This is a podcast that shares stories of fertility & Infertility in Africa & all across the world.

Representation Matters. Our stories matter. Our stories help others feel less alone.

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If you would like to share your story, I would love to hear from you. Please email me at: fertilityconversations@gmail.com

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Infertility | Pregnancy Loss| Childless Not By Choice | Baby Loss | Miscarriages | Male Factor Infertility | Donor Eggs | Fertility | Birth Control | Donor Sperm | Embryo Adoption | Surrogacy | IUI| IVF | Mental Health | Fertility Preservation |Egg Freezing | Sperm Freezing | PTSD | Sexual Cycles | Period Pains Infertility Podcast | Fertility Podcast I Menstruation |Adhesions | Adenomyosis | Fibroids | PCOS | Endometriosis | Irregular Cycles| Blocked Tubes | Fertility related topics |

Season 2 Intro

Welcome to Season 2

 

Thank you to everyone who has shared their stories, to everyone who has listened and shared the podcast with others to listen to, to everyone who has subscribed, commented and given us a 5* rating.

Thank you all for your support of the Fertility Conversations Podcast. 

Episodes from this season will be released from this week.

 

Do listen, subscribe, leave a review and give this podcast a 5*rating to help spread more awareness about In(Fertility). Together WE can help destigmatize Infertility. 

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This is a podcast that shares stories of fertility & Infertility in Africa & all across the world.

Representation Matters. Our stories matter. Our stories help others feel less alone.

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If you would like to share your story, I would love to hear from you. Please email me at: fertilityconversations@gmail.com

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Infertility | Pregnancy Loss| Childless Not By Choice | Baby Loss | Miscarriages | Male Factor Infertility | Donor Eggs | Fertility | Birth Control | Donor Sperm | Embryo Adoption | Surrogacy | IUI| IVF | Mental Health | Fertility Preservation |Egg Freezing | Sperm Freezing | PTSD | Sexual Cycles | Period Pains Infertility Podcast | Fertility Podcast I Menstruation |Adhesions | Adenomyosis | Fibroids | PCOS | Endometriosis | Irregular Cycles| Blocked Tubes | Fertility related topics |