Florida! More precisely, I’m headed to officially launch the book with my partners at Brown Fertility in Jacksonville! To top it off, while I’m in Jacksonville in March, we’ll be hosting a giveaway of my book, so if you are able to attend, there’s a chance you might WIN a copy of my book! I […]

This week, I did something I almost never do and turned the interviewing over to someone else — my husband. I open up about my career path and how it took hold in my earliest of years, as well as a little taste of what my upcoming book will cover (sign up here if you […]

Did you read this story? This is not the first mix-up during an IVF procedure. Quick reminder for those just joining us, or who need a refresher: IVF is a procedure during which a woman’s eggs are fertilized by man’s sperm in a lab before the embryos are implanted into a woman’s uterus. A few […]

There are SO many out there, but these are my personal recommendations of folks I’ve either worked directly with or have personally vetted. RESOLVE Fertility Help Hub Baby Quest Foundation SART Fertility Out Loud Eggsperience Hilariously Infertile Uniquely Knitted a hint of hope Fertility Within Reach Here’s a bonus resource, Organic Conceptions, which addresses mental […]

In an instant—everything changed. It was at the annual Mother’s Day Reunion at the IVF clinic where I was born, when it dawned on me. This wasn’t an option, it was a calling. An unshakable feeling down to the very last cell in my body that I had to share my passion for fertility advocacy. It just […]

In this episode, I am extremely pleased to be able to bring you this interview with Fady I. Sharara, M.D, FACOG of the Virginia Center for Reproductive Medicine. Dr. Sharara is a Board Certified Reproductive Endocrinologist / Infertility specialist (since 1996), and a Board Certified Obstetrician / Gynecologist (since 1994).  During our wide-ranging discussion, we […]

I had the pleasure of speaking recently with Dr. Serena Chen and Steve Hsu about PGT-P.  I wanted to chat about PGT-P specifically because it has recently been the focus of quite a bit of media attention. PGT-P is a genetic test specifically designed to screen polygenic, or “many gene” disorders.  This episode covers what […]

This one is straight from my heart to yours.  I see you. 

SHOW NOTES:  Go listen to or watch Deepa’s TedX Talk. I’ll wait. Warning: You might need tissues (I did!). What I love about this conversation is how deeply honest and truthful Deepa is about her path to creating a family. After 12 years of trying nearly everything, Deepa opens up about the overwhelm and desperation she […]

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