Best Lisa Schuman Podcasts (2024)

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Wisdom from the Sharon Moms 50:48

5d ago50:48

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When you meet Brit and Sydney, I am sure you will love them as much as I do. This episode was such a pleasure to record. They are grounded, insightful, altruistic, and funny. In this episode, they will break down issues such as:: Tips for fertility treatment as lesbian moms-to-be How to collaborate on tough issues and recognize each person's streng…

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The top ten fertility and donor conception questions answered 53:13

12d ago53:13

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This week, my co-author, Dr. Leondires, and I are thrilled to answer your Top 10 questions! Since releasing our book, Building Your Family: The Complete Guide to Donor Conception, we've been inundated with inquiries about fertility treatment and third-party reproduction. Many of these questions reflect what we encounter in our daily practices, so w…

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LGBTQ Advocacy Efforts for Equality and Acceptance 38:53

20d ago38:53

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Want to make a positive impact on LGBT equality but not sure where to start? In this video, James Black, CEO of Family Equality, will educate us on the difficulties each of us faces on both a micro and macro level. You will be surprised to hear about issues that are not widely publicized but are crucial to our freedoms. These issues affect our love…

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Two queer couples unite to have a baby 49:20

27d ago49:20

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To kick off Pride, we are airing a special episode. Lauren Brown made her debut on our podcast some time ago when she talked about her family-building journey with her wife Amanda. Since then, she has become a gestational carrier for a lovely couple, Matt and Stephen. Together, they are a winning team! The couples have become very close and conside…

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Essentials for the at-home insemination success 31:23

1M ago31:23

31:23

In this fascinating episode, we sit down with Maureen Brown, the co-founder and CEO of Moisie Baby. Maureen shares her fertility journey and the path to developing the first FDA-cleared intravaginal insemination kit for over-the-counter use. She also delves into why her innovative tools are more effective and better suited for a woman's body, shedd…

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Surrogacy and more with Dr. Gago 41:27

1M ago41:27

41:27

People are often confused about why surrogates need certain tests that aren't required for women carrying their own pregnancies. They wonder why surrogates are held to a higher medical standard. Today, Dr. Gago, a fertility expert based in Michigan, will explain everything you need to know about surrogacy and the screening process. Dr. Gago is the …

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How to manage the fertility roller-coaster as a team 15:34

2M ago15:34

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It's widely recognized that undergoing fertility treatment can be a source of significant stress, impacting not only individuals but also their relationships. Couples often find themselves surprised by the divergent feelings and opinions they encounter during their journey to build a family. This divergence can lead to tension, arguments, and feeli…

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IVF doctor shares strategies to help patients 35:52

2M ago35:52

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The TUSHY, BALLS, and ANGEL methods are just a few of the acronyms that Dr. Aime Eyvazzadeh has created to help patients understand the procedures important for them to complete to enable them to understand their diagnosis. In this week's episode, she talks about these procedures, discusses how she counsels patients about various treatments from eg…

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Choosing Single Motherhood 55:27

2M ago55:27

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This week's guest, Kristin Duncan, shares her thoughts about being a single mom by choice, the difficulties for single women in fertility treatment, and much more. Here are a few of the topics Kristin discusses in this week’s episode: • how important it is to advocate for yourself at your fertility clinic • why being a single mom is not as "difficu…

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Protect your family building freedom with RESOLVE 34:17

2M ago34:17

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If you have been wondering about what's happening in the political and social landscape in the fertility field, you will appreciate this week's episode. Barb Collura, the CEO of RESOLVE, discusses how our modern society has arrived at a time when science and so many social issues have progressed, except that our reproductive rights may erode furthe…

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Open Egg Donor Pioneer 45:48

3M ago45:48

45:48

The benefits of disclosing to children about their origins, early and often, is no longer up for debate. We know that children, and their parents, are often curious about their donor, and for medical or emotional reasons, may have an interest in connecting with them at some point in their lives. Typically, people search for their donor on 23 and Me…

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How Colton Underwood turned his life around and couldn't be happier 38:28

3M ago38:28

38:28

You may know Colton Underwood as a football player or the reality TV star from The Bachelor, or from his Netflix special when he told the world that he could no longer hide and came out as a gay man. The Colton Underwood you will meet on this week's episode is a warm, gentle man who has finally found himself, real love, and cannot wait to be a fath…

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Getting pregnant over 40 is what these doctors specialize in 51:30

3M ago51:30

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In this podcast, we frequently delve into the realm of third-party reproduction. However, today we're taking a fresh perspective on the pregnancy journey. Donor conception isn't the perfect fit for everyone, and for some, it simply isn't an option. So, let's explore an alternative approach. Meet Dr. Gleicher and Dr. Barad, partners at the Center fo…

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Disclosing to donor-conceived children can be difficult 17:03

3M ago17:03

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The good news is that we've discovered that disclosing early and regularly is most beneficial. Moreover, it's never too early nor too late to disclose. However, if you browse online comments about late disclosure, you'd doubt the validity of the latter statement. Those who struggle with early disclosure often face ridicule online, exacerbating feel…

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Fertility myths busted with Dr. Lora Shahine 53:43

3M ago53:43

53:43

Dr. Shahine and I agree that there is so much misinformation on the internet. We also agree that the fertility journey is lonely and that people need support. So, we decided to team up and create a double podcast and bust some myths! Yes, you will get support and clarity on both of our channels. Among other things, we will discuss: • Sex positions …

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Single motherhood can be great 47:23

4M ago47:23

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Have you ever imagined what goes on inside the head, and home, of a single mother by choice? I have! I have talked to many of the people I see about how they chose their donor, how they decided to close the door on a partner (at least for now), what worried them, and how they do it all! In this week's episode you will meet Lesley Bogad. She is a pr…

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Podcast host shares conception and parenting advice 45:12

4M ago45:12

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Comedian, actress, author, and podcast host, Robin Hopkins, joins us this week to talk about her journey and parenting advice. Her struggles with her donor choice took her across the country and to other countries, her discomfort with donor conception turned into love and gratitude and her fears and concerns were all resolved. She now parents her t…

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3 Tips To Manage Stress During Fertility Treatment 22:06

4M ago22:06

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In a previous episode, I discuss a wide range of fertility tips. This week, I wanted to give you some ideas that can help you get through treatment. After decades in the field of fertility, I have found that there are helpful ideas to consider, and actions to take, to make the journey better and easier. The three tips presented in this video are a …

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Gay Dad To Be Finds Family 45:19

4M ago45:19

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Joseph Tito is a Canadian influencer and author of the dad diaries. He is a happy married man and the father of two beautiful twin girls. But life was not always this way. While going through a breakup, Joseph pursued donor conception and surrogacy alone in a foreign country. He had no idea how his story would end, but he had no other choice. He di…

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Oprah’s choice filmmaker shares insights 45:17

5M ago45:17

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Oprah’s film pick, Eggs Over Easy, was directed by this week's guest, Chiquita Lockely, who is a ray of sunshine and hope. She has created a platform for fertility treatment for women of color and has been a leader in advocacy and support in her community. In this episode, Chiquita dove into big issues like inequality for people of color, why black…

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Surrogacy part 2: What you need to know about the legal and practical aspects of the process. 29:29

5M ago29:29

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I hope you enjoyed part one of this two-part series on surrogacy. If you have not yet seen part one, I urge you to watch it. It is full of useful information to help you have the best relationship with your surrogate. This is important for you, and for your surrogate, but it's also important to be able to have a beautiful journey that you can docum…

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Surogacy Part 1: How to have a good relationship 20:03

5M ago20:03

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For two consecutive weeks, I will be talking about surrogacy. This first episode will cover some ways to optimize your relationship with your gestational carrier. This is incredibly important. It is important for all involved to have a meaningful journey, and those positive experiences can be documented and used as part of your child’s narrative (f…

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Good Egg filmmaker finds purpose 41:38

5M ago41:38

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Nicole Gomez Fisher is the writer, director and producer of the feature film “Sleeping with the Fishes” and “The Good Egg” which was inspired by her fertility journey and decision to use donor eggs to build her family. Her films have been featured on HBO and are available on Amazon Prime Video. Nicole has also acted and worked on many other films a…

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Today Show Chloe Melas fertility journey 31:24

6M ago31:24

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Chloe Melas is a reporter for the Today Show, an author, and an advocate. In this episode you will hear about all of her incredible pursuits and most of all, her infertility journey, which led to her two beautiful boys. After much heartache, Chloe decided to open up about her experiences to People magazine, CNN and now to us. Chloe recounts her tre…

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Tara Lipinski shares her heart and her story 47:39

6M ago47:39

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The gold medalist joins us on the show to share her difficulties through her five year journey to have a baby, including all of the losses and treatments she endured. Tara reflects on how the attributes that made her an international superstar also made fertility treatment more difficult, how she and her husband Todd, struggled with their different…

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Secrecy vs Privacy 16:14

6M ago16:14

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Most of us know that if you used a third party to help you build your family, or if you are adopting, it is essential to share this with your child. We also know that "early and often" works best for the children and the parents. Talking to your child early and often helps your child integrate their sense of who they are from the beginning. It has …

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Donor conceived advocate shares problems and solutions 38:00

6M ago38:00

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Peter Boni was donor conceived long before 23 and Me was even an idea. So you can imagine how difficult it was, especially when there was even more shame around donor conception, to come to terms with it and then search for genetic relatives. As with most people, there were other issues in his life that made making peace with being donor conceived …

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Nutrition and Acupuncture: how to support a pregnancy 44:38

7M ago44:38

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If you have been up and down the fertility roller-coaster, you have spent a great deal of time, effort and money trying to have a baby, but have likely had little time to think about the pregnancy. Or, if you are like me, you may feel too nervous to think about the pregnancy for fear of jinxing it or setting yourself up for possible disappointment.…

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Camille Guaty’s fertility journey part 2 29:35

7M ago29:35

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I hope you were able to watch or listen to Camille Guaty's interview last week. She is an American film and television actress, and can currently be seen on the HBO Max series, Duster. In this first part of the interview, we learned about her infertility discovery, the struggle to keep it secret, juggling life and work on the set, suffering inside,…

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Camille Guaty’s fertility journey 29:50

7M ago29:50

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Camille Guaty-Kaye is an American film and television actress, and can currently be seen on the HBO Max series, Duster. By far, Camille’s favorite role is being a Mom. Unfortunately, this was the most difficult part for her to get. In this two-part interview, we explore Camille’s fertility journey, preconceived thoughts about her cultural backgroun…

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Cultural and racial obstacles 40:11

7M ago40:11

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Dr. Loree Johnson is a mental health professional, a former fertility patient, and an advocate for visibility, representation and for helping people who want to have a child have an easier journey. After her own experience of fertility treatments, losses, and nearly deciding to live child free, Loree decided to help others for whom getting and stay…

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She loves being an open donor 43:00

7M ago43:00

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Megan was a fertility nurse who works for an egg donor agency, and...is a donor! On this podcast, Megan shares her experience as a fertility nurse. She understands, first hand, how painful the process of moving to donor conception can be, and talks about how she doesn't want her recipients to feel any pressure. At the same time, she is keenly aware…

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The Guide to Donor Conception 7:27

8M ago7:27

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My book is finally here! After decades of personal and professional experience, I have created a book to help you have an easier journey to parenthood. My hope is that the book will make the path to parenthood easier, provide you with easy to digest medical and genetic information and provide you with helpful tools to talk to your children about th…

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Stress reduction techniques for family building 24:34

8M ago24:34

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In this episode, you will get a sneak peek into a part of my book that is helpful for everyone, stress reduction. At the end of my upcoming book, Building Your Family, The Complete Guide to Donor Conception, I share helpful ways to think about stress reduction. You can pre-order the book here, https://a.co/d/eAWe35c, Family building is often diffic…

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I was a single mom by choice 40:39

8M ago40:39

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Kat Curtin is the incoming President for Single Mother's By Choice. She has big shoes to fill, but she will fill those shoes perfectly because Kat understands the journey personally and professionally. She runs a coaching practice, and has been a member of Single Mother's by Choice for years. In her own life, she has undergone every kind of treatme…

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Genetic counselor helps you be your own advocate 40:04

8M ago40:04

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Amber Gamma is the lead genetic counselor for IVI RMA and the incoming Chair for the Genetics Professional Group of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. She is the perfect person to tell us how to understand genetics when using donor conception to have a child. There is so much to know, and so much you can do to increase the odds of havi…

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A close look into donor screening before testing 39:56

8M ago39:56

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I have known Dee Svedberg for decades, so I can tell you that she's smart, thoughtful, and truly cares about the well-being of each patient and donor. She attends industry meetings, even when she doesn't need to go, and always tries to make the donor conception experience better for the donor and recipient while also maintaining FDA and ASRM guidel…

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Embryo donor and embryo donation advocate shares her story 45:53

9M ago45:53

45:53

Jen Vesbit was a guest on the show previously to discuss Empower with Moxi. Empower is comprised of a group of three women who have all been embryo donors or have donated embryos themselves. They decided years ago that in addition to their families and current jobs, they wanted to help others build their families with the assistance of embryo donat…

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The Importance of Psychological Screening 20:02

9M ago20:02

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Another podcast about psychological screening? Yes. Why? Because I want you to be fully informed. In a previous episode, we spoke about psychological testing. We have also met with reproductive endocronologists, and will soon meet with a genetics counselor, so we have covered a lot of donor screening basics. But since mental health is so important …

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Hurt and healing with the Donor Conceived Queen 35:34

9M ago35:34

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This week, Stef Koza, also known as The Donor Conceived Queen, on Instagram, shares her difficult story. On our podcast we feature a lot of uplifting stories. This is not one of those stories, but it is a good story to tell because Stef shows us how secrets, untruths and the refusal to support a child can lead to significant pain. Stef has had many…

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Ms. England and egg donor 37:22

9M ago37:22

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Charlotte Holmes is a yoga instructor, former model, Ms. England, and…. an egg donor! She donated in the UK, no less, where there is no significant compensation. Donors are compensated for basic expenses only. But this lovely person has a beautiful story to share. She donated to help a couple or individual have children because she never wanted chi…

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Donor Conceived Person feels great about her family and discovery 52:39

10M ago52:39

52:39

Anna is a lawyer, a bioethicist, and a donor conceived person. In this episode, she shares how these different roles and her Jewish identity, and current perspectives are all intertwined in how she perceives her origins as well as how she feels about her family, her donor and her donor siblings. Anna discusses the bioethics concept of retrospective…

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Dr. Brauer helps patients by starting with the end in mind. 30:52

10M ago30:52

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In this weeks podcast, Dr. Anate Brauer shows us how she helps her patients by having them focus on their end goal, and then working their way backwards. She understands how difficult the fertility process can be, and how often people become confused or stressed, and may not think through all of their family building goals on their first appointmen…

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Choosing your donor, or are you fighting reality? 19:53

10M ago19:53

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Before you move ahead with your donor conception process, I'd like you to consider the things that I discuss in this solo episode. I rarely create solo episodes, but when I do, you should know that they are particularly important. You may think, “I have heard it all”, and maybe you have, but maybe you haven’t, so why not just take a few minutes to …

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LGBTQIA+ and international law expert shares legal and personal insights 36:21

10M ago36:21

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We may not think about it often, but as more people pursue donor conception and surrogacy, the greater the need for qualified lawyers with experience with these complicated contracts. My guest today, Richard Vaughn, Esq., has been practicing for decades and has seen all of the changes in law that relate to reproductive medicine. Richard has tremend…

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Happy Donor Conceived Child Shares Her Story 41:24

10M ago41:24

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Today, I am pleased to introduce you to a lovely young Danish woman named Emma Groenbaek. She's on our show to share her experience of being donor conceived. I know a lot of you are curious about how children feel growing up being donor conceived, how they go through life’s ups and downs, and if being donor conceived affects their normal developmen…

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The Two Mom Browns work everything out together 44:33

11M ago44:33

44:33

This week my guest provided a beautiful example of how to tolerate homophobia and racism, and instead of getting derailed, educate others and keep pursuing your dream. It's remarkable. Listen to the way they use solidarity as a key to this success. That make sense. We know that isolation can lead to depression and increase the risks of medical issu…

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Insightful research about donor sibling relationships with Rosanna Hertz 35:28

11M ago35:28

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If you are considering donor conception, have donor conceived children, or you care for a donor conceived person, this episode is for you! My guest this week is Rosanna Hertz, the co-author of the book, Random Families: Genetic Strangers, Sperm Donor Siblings and the Creation of New Kin. In this episode, we discuss her research with donor conceived…

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LGBTQIA+ Resource Pioneer: Mombian. 35:53

11M ago35:53

35:53

Dana, and her partner Helen, started their family building journey three decades ago, when building a family as a lesbian couple was even more difficult than it is now. You will be amazed to hear about their journey and the lengths they had to go through to have a child. Fortunately, they were focused on their goals and values and Helen supported D…

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Lower cost , successful treatment from the Fertility Fairy Godmother 33:59

11M ago33:59

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What happens when two experienced fertility medical professionals are nearing retirement but are constantly distressed by the cost of fertility treatment? The answer: open your own clinic and find a way to make fertility treatment cost effective for everyone. In this episode, you will learn about this and how Dr. Karen Hammond and Dr. Nicholas Cata…

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