Sinopsis
Eight babies are born in the U.S. every single minute. Conception, gestation and birth would seem the most natural things in the world, but not for the 7.3 million infertile Americans. Infertility is an existential slap in the face. In Search of Fertility covers all aspects of infertility and the attendant highs and lows. Youll hear from infertile men and women and their doctors and counselors, donors and surrogates. In Search of Fertility gives a voice to the all too often silent, hidden world of infertility.
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In Search of Fertility – Infertility and Social Media
30/06/2014All too often infertility is an isolating experience. You may feel the stigma of telling others about your infertility and you also may not know how to access services. Social media provides a unique opportunity for fertility services and the infertile to discover each other and for those dealing with infertility to find others dealing […] The post In Search of Fertility – Infertility and Social Media appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
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In Search of Fertility – Funding for Freezing Your Eggs
16/06/2014Egg freezing techniques have improved and are now approved by the ASRM (The American Society for Reproductive Medicine). But when you finally make the big decision to freeze your eggs for the future you may not be able to afford it. Today we are speaking with Carolyn Kim and Christopher Allwin about obtaining funding to […] The post In Search of Fertility – Funding for Freezing Your Eggs appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
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In Search of Fertility – Getting Healthy for Fertility
12/05/2014Infertility treatments are physically draining and once you get the long-awaited baby you will still be exhausted and sleep-deprived. Why not be in good health for your infertility treatment and upcoming baby? Today we will speak with Donna McIntosh about nutrition and being healthy for infertility treatment. You can contact Donna at her website www.thegoddessoffertility.com […] The post In Search of Fertility – Getting Healthy for Fertility appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
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In Search of Fertility – Endometriosis and Infertility
28/04/2014Endometriosis is an illness that impacts upon women’s ability to become pregnant. Many women don’t even know that they have the illness until they try to have a baby. You will hear from Casey Berna. She has endometriosis and works for Dr. Seckin from the Endometriosis Foundation of America. Casey shares important information about becoming […] The post In Search of Fertility – Endometriosis and Infertility appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
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In Search of Fertility – When You Don’t Get The Baby
31/03/2014Many couples have infertility treatment and still don’t become pregnant. That is a devastating result. However, there is positive, rewarding life even after unsuccessful IVF treatments. Today we will speak with Sheridan Voysey. He and his wife unsuccessfully tried infertility treatments and adoption for ten years. Following walking away from a baby, they embarked on […] The post In Search of Fertility – When You Don’t Get The Baby appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
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In Search of Fertility – Stillbirth
24/02/2014There are infertile couples who have that elated moment when they are told that there is a pregnancy. They then proceed all the way to delivery only to have a stillbirth. That result is devastating. Today we will speak with Elizabeth Heineman who underwent infertility treatment and then had a stillbirth. She will share important […] The post In Search of Fertility – Stillbirth appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
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In Search of Fertility – The Nuts and Bolts of Infertility Treatment
20/01/2014When you finally take the step to begin infertility treatment you want to know what to expect. Today we will speak with Dr. Rachel Bennett. She will take you through the stages of infertility treatment from the initial screening to the various medical procedures. Dr. Rachel Bennett is an infertility specialist. You can meet with […] The post In Search of Fertility – The Nuts and Bolts of Infertility Treatment appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
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In Search of Fertility – Intimacy and Infertility
23/12/2013Infertility does not lead to romance. It does not even take sex to make a baby. If you are doing IVF you will conceive with hormone shots and a petri dish. Today we will speak with psychotherapist Carol Fulwiler Jones. She will tell you how to improve intimacy during infertility and lessen the stress on […] The post In Search of Fertility – Intimacy and Infertility appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
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In Search of Fertility – Infertility Workbook
09/12/2013There are actions you can take to reduce stress while striving to get pregnant. An infertility workbook provides exercises to help deal with the strain of infertility treatments and gives you back some control over the infertility process. Today’s guest is Barbara Blitzer the author of The Infertility Workbook: A Mind-Body Program to Enhance Fertility, […] The post In Search of Fertility – Infertility Workbook appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
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In Search of Fertility – Domestic Adoptions
25/11/2013This is National Adoption Awareness Month. Today you will learn all about the benefits of domestic adoption. You will be guided through how to go about adopting a baby in the United States. Our guest is Amanda Grant an adoption consultant. Amanda is the founder of USAdopt, and she is available to help you with […] The post In Search of Fertility – Domestic Adoptions appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
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In Search of Fertility – From Russia With Love
18/11/2013This is National Adoption Awareness month. Today we will learn about adopting from Russia and international adoption in general. Russia is no longer open for adoption but that may change in the future. Sharon Simons shares her experiences of adopting her two boys from Russia. She is the author of the book Mom at Last: […] The post In Search of Fertility – From Russia With Love appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
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In Search of Fertility – Donor Egg Legal Contracts
28/10/2013When using donor eggs, the donor egg recipient wants to be sure that the baby is legally hers. You don’t want your donor coming to claim your baby. The donor wants to know that she is not responsible for raising and paying for the child. That is why a donor egg contract is essential to […] The post In Search of Fertility – Donor Egg Legal Contracts appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
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In Search of Fertility – Advocacy Against Personhood Legislation
30/09/2013Personhood legislation states that a fertilized egg is a person and in effect makes infertility treatment illegal. If your fertilized egg did not successfully implant during IVF, both the doctor and the potential mother could be charged with murder. You can make a difference in advocating against personhood legislation. Today we are speaking with Atlee […] The post In Search of Fertility – Advocacy Against Personhood Legislation appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
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In Search of Fertility – Miscarriages
16/09/2013All too often women suffering from infertility have the wonderful news that they are pregnant only to then miscarry. Many times there are no reasons given as to why the miscarriage occurred. Today we will speak with Casey Berna. Casey has suffered multiple miscarriages and identified the reason why. You will learn important information about […] The post In Search of Fertility – Miscarriages appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
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In Search of Fertility – Cutting-Edge Fertility Technology
26/08/2013Infertility treatment is a brave new world of constantly changing technologies. It is important to keep current with the latest procedures for fertility attainment. Today we will speak with Dr. Rafat Abbasi about recent fertility developments including preimplantation genetic screening and egg freezing. Dr. Rafat Abbasi can be contacted at www.columbiafertility.com The post In Search of Fertility – Cutting-Edge Fertility Technology appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
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In Search of Fertility – Endometriosis and Infertility
29/07/2013Endometriosis is an illness that impacts upon women’s ability to become pregnant. Many women don’t even know that they have the illness until they try to have a baby. You will hear from Casey Berna. She has endometriosis and works for Dr. Seckin from the Endometriosis Foundation of America. Casey shares important information about becoming […] The post In Search of Fertility – Endometriosis and Infertility appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
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In Search of Fertility – Single Mother by Adoption
15/07/2013Listeners have requested to hear from a single parent and to learn about adoption. You will hear about both today when Erica talks about adopting a child as a single mother. She will share the positives and negatives about her experience and help you know what to expect if you choose to follow this path. The post In Search of Fertility – Single Mother by Adoption appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
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In Search of Fertility – Freezing Eggs for Fertility
24/06/2013Now that the technology is here for women to freeze their eggs, women are banking their eggs for future use. The freezer provides a fertility fountain of youth for using your younger eggs at an older age. The freezing procedure just has received approval by the American Society For Reproductive Medicine (ASRM). Dr. Michael Levy […] The post In Search of Fertility – Freezing Eggs for Fertility appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
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In Search of Fertility – Childless by Choice
16/06/2013When faced with infertility, you may have to decide at some point whether to pursue having a child. You may not want to undergo infertility treatments or you may want to stop trying after failed treatment attempts. It is important to know that life is still fulfilling without a child. Today we will speak with […] The post In Search of Fertility – Childless by Choice appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
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In Search of Fertility – RESOLVE Advocacy Day
14/05/2013May 8, 2013 was RESOLVE Advocacy Day. Women and men from all over the country came to Washington, D.C. to advocate for the rights of the infertile with their state senators and congressmen. They lobbied for two bills. One was the Family Act that would give a 50% tax credit of up to $12,000 for […] The post In Search of Fertility – RESOLVE Advocacy Day appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.