July 26, 2023

21: Secondary Infertility with Tarrah Lee

53 minutes

*Trigger Warning*

In this episode, we will be discussing first trimester pregnancy loss, navigating conception with secondary infertility, and navigating pregnancy after loss. If you find that these topics are sensitive for you, please proceed with caution or skip this episode of our podcast!

Tarrah is a senior manager in the technology industry, mom of two (soon to be three), military spouse, and avid health and fitness advocate. Tarrah started working out with MamasteFit in 2019, right around the time she was trying to conceive her second baby. She and Gina both navigated pregnancy losses together in 2019.

In this episode:

The beginning of Tarrah's infertility and IVF journey (2:11)

Gina's first pregnancy loss (4:12)

What is a missed miscarriage (5:41)

Tarrah's first loss (10:26)

Gina's second loss (13:24)

Blood work Tarrah advocated for on her journey (18:33)

Tarrah starts her IVF journey (20:45)

Feeling connected to baby after losses (26:52)

Navigating a demanding professional life and fertility issues (35:47)

What is the IVF process? (40:00)

Breast implant illness and fertility (41:02)

Elevated thyroid levels/autoimmune issues and fertility (45:53)

Tarrah's advice to others struggling with fertility, breast implant illness, and looking into IVF (49:35)

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