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Anupriya shares her journey from leukemia and a bone marrow transplant to surrogacy, using a donor egg, and navigating stigma in the South Asian community
In this episode of Before the BFP, Hafsa talks with Anupriya, a family medicine physician, cancer survivor, and mom, about her remarkable journey to parenthood through surrogacy.

Anupriya opens up about:

• Being diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in her 20s

• How cancer treatment and a bone marrow transplant ended her ability to carry a pregnancy

• Facing the emotional grief of losing fertility options

• Choosing surrogacy and working with an agency during the pandemic

• The high financial, legal, and emotional costs of surrogacy

• Using a donor egg, and the lack of South Asian donors

• Starting the South Asian Women Infertility Warriors group on Facebook (now 300+ members)

• Navigating stigma, secrecy, and cultural shame around infertility and donor conception

• How her surrogate’s gift brought her son into the world, and the mixed emotions of goodbye

• The importance of therapy, compassion, and presence in healing

Resources & Mentions:

• Resolve – infertility support and advocacy

• American Cancer Society – cancer resources and patient support

• Facebook group: South Asian Women Infertility Warriors (founded by Anupriya)

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Chloe shares her journey through three chemical pregnancies, IVF, and the discovery of a rare DQ alpha gene match — and how she’s learned to advocate for herself along the way.

In this episode of Before the BFP, Hafsa talks with Chloe from Australia about her three-year journey to conceive, which includes multiple early losses, failed IVF transfers, and finally answers through reproductive immunology.

Chloe opens up about:

• Experiencing three chemical pregnancies and being dismissed by doctors

• Fighting for basic hormone and progesterone testing

• The disappointment of unexplained infertility and how it fuels self-blame

• Undergoing IVF, producing healthy embryos, but facing repeated failed transfers

• The emotional impact of negative transfers and how they feel like a true loss

• Receiving a diagnosis of microscopic endometriosis and high natural killer cells

• Discovering she and her husband are a rare DQ alpha gene match and what that means for fertility

• Navigating immune protocols, intralipids, steroids, and reproductive immunology

• Coping with the physical and emotional toll of treatments — including weight gain, body image changes, and mental health struggles

• Learning to shift mindset from aesthetics to strength and resilience

• Why “just do IVF” is never that simple, and the need to stop minimizing this journey

Resources & Mentions:

• Instagram: @trying.to.conceive.rainbow_

• IVF Real Talk Podcast

• What to Expect When You’re Injecting Podcast

• Evidence Based IVF (University of Melbourne)

• Support groups: IVF Support Group Australia + DQ Alpha Match Support Group

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Olivia Jones shares her journey through three miscarriages, the impact of stress on fertility, and the fight to finally bring home her son — while now expecting her rainbow daughter.

Show Notes (full):
In this episode of Before the BFP, Hafsa talks with Olivia Jones, a child and adolescent psychotherapist from Wisconsin, about her journey through recurrent pregnancy loss and the fight to finally be heard.

Olivia opens up about:

• Three miscarriages within one year — and the emotional toll of being dismissed by doctors

• The turning point of advocating for progesterone and additional medications

• How stress, work, and pressure influenced her fertility journey

• Navigating the anxiety of pregnancy after loss

• How her son’s pregnancy brought both relief and guilt

• Entering a new chapter while expecting her rainbow daughter

• The role of therapy, affirmations, and community support in her healing

Resources & Mentions:

• PreMom app & strips

• Affirmations and pregnancy quotes Olivia used as daily encouragement

• TikTok: @oliviacombs97

Lisa shares her journey through eight rounds of IVF, six losses, and the shocking discovery of a rare DQ alpha gene match with her husband — and why she still holds hope.

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In this episode of Before the BFP, Hafsa talks with Lisa from Australia about her long and grueling infertility journey. Over nearly four years, Lisa and her husband have faced miscarriage, failed transfers, endometriosis, immune protocol treatments, and the rare challenge of a complete DQ alpha gene match.

Together, they discuss:

• Eight rounds of IVF, six transfers, and six heartbreaking losses

• Discovering a genetic deletion on her X chromosome

• Using her sister’s donor eggs and what that process was like

• Being diagnosed with stage 3 endometriosis and pursuing surgery

• Navigating strong immune protocols (IVIG, Intralipids, steroids, tacrolimus, etc.)

• The emotional, financial, and physical toll of repeated IVF failures

• How a rare DQ alpha gene match explained years of failed transfers

• The importance of counseling, podcasts, and support groups along the way

• How Lisa and her husband have learned to support each other through grief

• Why sometimes you need to “get off the roller coaster” and take a break

Resources & Mentions:

• IVF Real Talk Podcast

• What to Expect When You’re Injecting Podcast

• Evidence Based IVF (University of Melbourne)

• IVF Support Group Australia (Facebook)

• DQ Alpha Gene Match Support Group Australia (Facebook)

• Instagram: ⁠@2peasnopodyet⁠

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Bethany Meyers shares her raw story of miscarriage, IVF, and the shocking twist that led to her miracle pregnancy — plus the lessons she carried into motherhood.

In this powerful episode of Before the BFP, Hafsa sits down with Bethany Meyers to hear the raw, unabridged version of her infertility journey — one she’s rarely shared in full. From the heartbreak of a blighted ovum to the physical pain of a D&C, the stigma of IVF, and an unexpected twist that paused their cycle, Bethany opens up about the grief, resilience, and eventual joy of becoming a mom.

Together, they explore:

• Why turning 35 while TTC felt terrifying

• The grief of an early miscarriage and the guilt that followed

• How IVF challenged her identity and fears around womanhood

• The shocking complication that halted her IVF cycle

• The pregnancy that came during their “break” — and why she rejects the “just relax” advice

• Coping with anxiety in pregnancy after loss

• Rituals, support systems, and the importance of reframing TTC struggles

Resources & Mentions:

• Bethany recommends checking out Dandi Fertility, a company making supportive products and communities for those navigating IVF.

• Connect with Bethany on Instagram: @bethanycmyers

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In this episode of Before the BFP, Hafsa talks with Sarah Weiss about her path through male factor infertility, IVF, and finally pregnancy with her miracle baby girl. Sarah shares the emotional rollercoaster of failed transfers, the mental load of being the partner who undergoes all the treatment, and the challenges of pregnancy after infertility.

Together, they dive into:

• ​The shock of receiving male factor infertility results
• ​The emotional and physical toll of multiple IVF cycles
• ​Testing out the trigger shot and navigating the two-week wait
• ​Finding little moments of normalcy during a medicalized journey
• ​Why pregnancy after infertility can feel just as hard as the journey before
• ​The importance of throwing out timelines and protecting your mental health
• ​How social media communities can provide unmatched support

Resources & Mentions:

• ​Sarah recommends finding support on Instagram and TikTok IVF communities, where she connected with women who truly understand the journey.
• ​Connect with Sarah on Instagram and TikTok: @sarah.and.babes

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In this episode of Before the BFP, Hafsa speaks with Laura Ashton (@life.with.aps) about her fertility journey through recurrent pregnancy loss and her diagnosis of APS (antiphospholipid syndrome) — a rare autoimmune clotting disorder linked to miscarriage and infertility.

Laura shares her experience with:

• Chemical pregnancies and multiple miscarriages

• A traumatic drawn-out miscarriage with little medical support

• Finally receiving an APS diagnosis after years of being told it was “just stress”

• Parenting a 4-year-old while navigating infertility and loss

• Building community and finding pregnancy loss support on Instagram

✨ Laura’s story is a reminder: a loss is a loss, and it’s not your fault.

🔗 Connect with Laura: Instagram – @life.with.aps
📚 Resources mentioned:

• RPL Association — recurrent pregnancy loss support groups

• APS Pregnancy & Miscarriage Support (Facebook group)

• Instagram communities like @rplmom

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Courtney is a registered nurse who began her TTC journey at the start of the COVID pandemic. After three failed IUIs, she was diagnosed with unexplained infertility and turned to IVF. Her first transfer brought her daughter, her second ended in heartbreaking loss, and her third gave her a second daughter.

Now, she’s using her unique perspective as both a nurse and a patient to guide others through the IVF process. Courtney has created The InVitro Nurse’s Guide to Navigating IVF — a course designed to simplify, support, and empower anyone beginning their IVF journey.

In this episode, Courtney shares:

• How she and her husband navigated infertility during the pandemic

• The highs and lows of three IUI cycles, IVF retrieval, and transfers

• Coping with pregnancy loss and finding the strength to keep going

• What daily life during IVF really looks like — from meds to monitoring

• Why support systems and online groups became a lifeline

• The lessons she carries forward as a nurse, mom, and IVF advocate

🎧 Whether you’re just starting fertility treatments, in the middle of IVF, or supporting a loved one, Courtney’s story will remind you that resilience, community, and hope make all the difference.

In this episode, Norah Moore opens up about her journey through secondary infertility. She shares the heartbreak of miscarriage, chemical pregnancy, and an ectopic pregnancy after IVF, along with the emotional toll of failed IUIs. Norah also talks about navigating fertility clinics, finding support through online communities, and ultimately conceiving after years of struggle. If you’ve faced loss, IVF that didn’t go as planned, or the unique challenges of secondary infertility, this story will resonate deeply.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler

• I Had a Miscarriage by Jessica Zucker

• Big Fat Negative podcast

• Reddit fertility communities

• Secondary infertility groups on Discord

📲 Connect with Norah on Instagram: @thenorah

Rebekah never expected to struggle to conceive — but after a year of trying naturally, her path led her through early pregnancy losses, multiple IUIs, and two rounds of IVF before finally becoming pregnant with her son, Santino.

In this honest and often emotional episode, Rebekah shares:

• What it’s like to experience repeated loss and keep trying

• The trauma and silence around chemical pregnancies

• Why her final embryo transfer almost didn’t happen

• How infertility changed her marriage, her mindset, and her motherhood

• The joy and challenge of raising a nonverbal autistic child

• And how she’s still trying for baby #2 — while learning to cope, rest, and hope again

If you’ve ever felt alone, overwhelmed, or stuck between grief and gratitude, this story will speak to you. early miscarriages and the grief no one talks about

• Multiple IUIs, 2 IVF cycles, embryo glue + PGT testing

• Diminished ovarian reserve and a heart-shaped uterus

• Parenting after infertility

• TTC again while raising a child with special needs

• Advice for others in the thick of it

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