Becoming Maternal

Dr. Matthew Pollard is a urologist with a fellowship specialization in Male Infertility and Men’s Health. Born in Texas, he was raised in West Virginia and Wyoming before moving to California to earn his Bachelor of Science at the University of Southern California. He relocated across the country to New York City to study medicine at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society and graduated with Distinction in Research. He became interested in urology working alongside a reconstructive urologist, amazed at the life changing outcomes of urologic surgery. Dr. Pollard moved back to Los Angeles for his urology residency at the University of California, Los Angeles. He spent an additional year completing a fellowship in Male Reproductive Medicine and Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, becoming an expert in male infertility, microsurgery, and all aspects of men’s sexual and physical health. Dr. Matthew Pollard is a urologist with a fellowship specialization in Male Infertility and Men’s Health. Born in Texas, he was raised in West Virginia and Wyoming before moving to California to earn his Bachelor of Science at the University of Southern California. He relocated across the country to New York City to study medicine at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society and graduated with Distinction in Research. He became interested in urology working alongside a reconstructive urologist, amazed at the life changing outcomes of urologic surgery. Dr. Pollard moved back to Los Angeles for his urology residency at the University of California, Los Angeles. He spent an additional year completing a fellowship in Male Reproductive Medicine and Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, becoming an expert in male infertility, microsurgery, and all aspects of men’s sexual and physical health. He is currently in private practice in Nashville with Associated Urologists of Nashville and recently founded Nashville Men’s Health.  As Nashville’s only fellowship trained specialist in male fertility and men’s health, he is a leading source for cutting edge, personalized care for male fertility. In his spare time, he enjoys live music, hiking, skiing, and spending time with friends and family.

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Emily Long and her husband Joel lost their daughter, Helen James to stillbirth in 2018. Since their lost, they have created the Helen James Foundation to resource local Tennessee hospitals with cuddle cots. You can learn more about their foundation here: https://helenjamesfoundation.org. They are also on IG at @helenjamesfoundation

I often get asked about what I wish I could go back and tell myself 10 years ago when we were struggling through infertility. So, I started a series on what I would say. 

Listen to this weeks podcast to hear what I would tell myself about miscarriage.

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Recently some asked me, "If you could tell your past infertile self something, what would it be?"

That got my mind racing and I have put together a series to discuss it with you.

Not Pregnant can be bought here: https://www.amazon.com/Not-Pregnant-Cathie-Quillet/dp/153463990X/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=Not+Pregnant&qid=1624240555&sr=8-3

My hubby is a rock star. He was there for me through out own battle with infertility and he continues to be there for others in their own journeys. 

During this episode, we talk about Father's Day, the experiences men share and how to get through the holiday. I hope you'll check it out! Tyler is a gift.

Tyler wrote a book on grief, too. You should check it out, here: https://www.amazon.com/Yet-Embracing-Faithfulness-Midst-Grief/dp/0578714787/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=tyler+quillet&qid=1623558247&sr=8-1

Chemyeeka Tumblin is an advocate, educator, and  speaker. She has a Master of Science in Public Health, Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy and over 5 years experience in the field of behavioral health. Chemyeeka is currently a Public Health Professional in the field of Maternal Child Health, a temp-licensed (post graduate under supervision) Marriage and Family Therapist,  National Show Your Love ambassador, a member of Black Christian Influencers and For(bes) the Culture, as well as, a MaMa Glow Full Spectrum Doula trainee with Birth Manifesta. 

Chemyeeka attended Georgia Southern University for Undergrad and received a Bachelor's of Science in Biology with Minors in Chemistry and Psychology. Seeking to be a change maker and advocate for individuals in the health field she pursued her Master of Science in Public Health at Meharry Medical College and graduated in 2016. During this time she served as a Crisis Counselor at one of Tennessee's largest domestic violence shelters. While serving in this role her desire to assist families and communities in changing generational narratives grew. She graduated from Trevecca Nazarene University in 2019 with her Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy and began her journey to becoming a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. 

The organizations that Chemyeeka are a part of are representation of her values, desires and the communities in which she seeks to create change. When speaking she is always sure to give honor to her creator and her audiences know that "She is but a Vessel". Her journey in the field of Reproductive Justice began long before she knew the terminology. As a Preconception Health Strategist she focuses on the health of all individuals in prevention of disease, as well as, promotion of healthy family planning. In her role as a Birth Professional she continues that same focus while centering her strategy and personalizing her delivery to families and individuals desiring to have children while using a holistic health approach. 

Chemyeeka's mission is to  continue aiding families in changing the narrative around their mental health. Her hope is that communities' will encourage deeper conversations around the importance of therapy and the understanding that it is not therapy or God but instead both that aid individuals in walking in their purpose. PositivelyMyeek was created by Chemyeeka on her birthday over 2 years ago and in that time has uplifted communities and individuals to be the change agents in the present that create a better tomorrow by healing from the past.

Find Chemyeeka on Instagram @positivelymyeek

Whitney is both personally and professionally aware of the weight of infertility and pregnancy loss. She is passionate about helping women and their partners develop skills to fight the trauma of infertility. 

She is a trained member of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine and is a member of the Tennessee Fertility Advocates.

Whitney is currently seeing clients virtually who live in the greater Memphis area.

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You can learn more about Southeaster Fertility here: https://southeasternfertility.org/

You can learn more about the NEDC here: https://www.embryodonation.org/

You can learn more about The Quillet Institute here: https://www.thequilletinstitute.com

You can learn more about Tennessee Reproductive Therapy here: https://www.tennesseereproductivetherapy.com


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If you're in Tennessee or Arkansas, you need to know the amazing Chelsea Caldwell!! https://www.surrogacyesquire.com/

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For more about The Quillet Institute, go to www.thequilletinstitute.com

For more about Tennessee Reproductive Therapy, go to www.tennesseereproductivetherapy.com

Have a great week!

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