Since high school we’ve been led to believe that having a baby was as inevitable as a Sunday morning hangover in your twenties. So what happens when your fertility “journey” takes a massive detour? In this limited series from Betches Media and the Oversharing podcast, host Jordana Abraham explores the various paths to parenthood that lay ahead when starting a family doesn’t come easy.
In the first episode of Baby Steps, presented by BetterHelp, Jordana is joined by her big sister and co-host of the Oversharing podcast, Dr. Naomi Bernstein. Together, they walk us through the ups and downs of Jordana’s own efforts to have a child, including what it’s like to experience multiple miscarriages, exploring treatment options to help with the process, and how to respond emotionally when things don’t go as planned. Plus, she tells us what her options are going forward and what she plans to do next.
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Introducing: Baby Steps

Oversharing from Betches Media is all about the challenges we face in all kinds of relationships; from friendships to family, long term partnerships or even dealing with the customer service rep that makes you want to scream into a pillow. Betches co-founder and relationship enthusiast Jordana Abraham has teamed up with her big sister, licensed clinical therapist Dr. Naomi Bernstein, to answer your questions and try to get to the bottom of the things that bother us most. Think of Jordana and Dr. Naomi as your BFF and your therapist, sitting side-by-side at the brunch table trying to help you get through your problems. Each week they’re responding to listener emails, tackling difficult ethical questions, playing games, and so much more. Because sometimes we really need advice from people with no skin in the game. And let’s face it, your friends can’t stand to hear that story one more time.

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In this seventh episode of Baby Steps Season 2, Jordana is joined by Real Housewives of Orange County's Emily Simpson as she opens up about her fertility journey, including the decision to have her sister serve as her surrogate. Emily shares the emotional highs and lows of multiple miscarriages, the legal complexities of surrogacy, and the profound bond she shares with her sister. From the joy of welcoming her daughter, Annabelle, to navigating the process of finding a second surrogate, Emily delves into every facet of their fertility journey and offers insights into finding support, coping with financial burdens, and maintaining mental well-being amidst fertility treatments.
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Baby Steps: A Sister's Gift Of Surrogacy Ft. Emily Simpson

Today on Oversharing, Dr.Naomi has a bone to pick with Jared after a recent podcast episode. Our Overshare comes from a new mom working on boundaries. Today’s Betchicist goes out to a Betch who does not want to share her birthday with a baby. Dr. Naomi writes an intention for a listener who is struggling with her husband’s new work wife. And we’re feeling triggered by break outs and highschool exes.
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I’m Jealous Of My Husband’s Work Wife

In this sixth episode of Baby Steps Season 2, Lori Vogt Rosone - a midwife and author of the New York Times article, "Please Stay, Baby. Please?" - bravely recounts her personal odyssey through infertility and recurrent pregnancy loss. With candor and vulnerability, Lori sheds light on the emotional toll of fertility struggles, navigating the labyrinth of medical procedures, and the uncertainty of miscarriages. Balancing her role as a midwife with her own fertility journey, Lori offers a unique perspective on the intersection of professional expertise and personal turmoil. Touching on topics such as adenomyosis, egg retrieval, and the financial strain of fertility treatments, Lori advocates for accessible healthcare coverage and compassionate care for all. Through her story, she emphasizes the importance of finding moments of gratitude and resilience amidst the challenges of infertility, offering solace and solidarity to those on similar paths.
﻿https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/15/style/modern-love-miscarriage-please-stay-baby-please.html
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Baby Steps: Navigating The Emotional And Financial Toll Of Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Ft. Lori Vogt Rosone

Today on Oversharing, Jordana and Dr. Naomi catch up on Mother’s Day, and why it’s more common these days for families to become estranged. Our Overshare comes from a Betch whose husband wishes she wouldn’t always play devil’s advocate. Today’s Betchicist goes out to a bridesmaid in a destination wedding who wonders if it would be ok to elope with her boyfriend on the trip. Dr. Naomi writes an intention for comparing yourself to more successful peers, brought to us by the newest season of Bridgerton. And we’re feeling triggered by relatives who need to be the center of attention, and mothers-of-the-bride with unreasonable demands on the bridal party.
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Am I Annoying For Always Playing Devil’s Advocate?

In this fifth episode of Baby Steps Season 2, host Jordana Abraham sits down with the Bachelor's Sarah Herron for an intimate conversation on her journey through IVF and the heartbreaking experience of pregnancy loss. Sarah shares her story, recounting the profound loss of her son at 23 weeks and the subsequent waves of grief that engulfed her. With raw honesty, she reflects on the emotional and physical toll of pregnancy loss, highlighting the importance of seeking support and finding solace in community. From grappling with the complexities of mosaic embryos to the unexpected joy of discovering she was pregnant with twins, her story serves as a beacon of strength and encouragement, reminding us all to remain open-minded and courageous in the face of infertility.
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Introducing: Baby Steps

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