Dr. C In The D

Dr. C In The D

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Dr. C In The D episodes

  • How Does Overturning Roe vs. Wade Affect Fertility Patients?
    We’ve been getting a lot of questions about the overturning of Roe vs. Wade and how it affects us as fertility providers. In this episode, Dr. K is joined by Alexa Karbowski PA-C to discuss how fertility patients are affected by this decision from fertility as a medical condition to frozen embryos.
    Join Dr. Carole Kowalczyk, owner and lead doctor of Michigan Center for Fertility and Women’s Health as she talks all things fertility, pregnancy, women’s health, and more.
    You can find Dr. K and more information about Michigan Center for Fertility and Women’s Health on their website: https://mifertility.com/
    On Instagram: @mifertility
    Or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mifertility/
    13 min
  • Addressing the Stresses in Fertility Issues
    There are so many points of stress that can come along with the journey to getting pregnant: financial stress, couples stress, emotional stress, work stress, and more. We know that adding extra stress to an already complicated situation can make getting even more complicated. In this episode, we talk with Claire Hogan MA, LPC, NCC, a therapist with Michigan Center for Fertility and Women’s Health, to discuss how both women and men can decrease their stress throughout their fertility journey.
    Join Dr. Carole Kowalczyk, owner and lead doctor of Michigan Center for Fertility and Women’s Health as she talks all things fertility, pregnancy, women’s health, and more.
    You can find Dr. K and more information about Michigan Center for Fertility and Women’s Health on their website: https://mifertility.com/
    On Instagram: @mifertility
    Or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mifertility/
    23 min
  • The Walk of Hope for Infertility Awareness
    While infertility is not uncommon to so many people, the conversations surrounding infertility can still be difficult for many. On this episode, Dr. K is joined by LeAndrea Fisher (@hope_in_fertility) and Sue Johnston, two infertility warriors, who tell their stories and how they are helping support others on a similar journey. The Walk of Hope is coming up on April 30, 2022 for its fourth year of supporting those going through their own infertility journeys.
    You can learn more about the Walk of Hope on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1995136584115865
    Join Dr. Carole Kowalczyk, owner and lead doctor of Michigan Center for Fertility and Women’s Health as she talks all things fertility, pregnancy, women’s health, and more.
    You can find Dr. K and more information about Michigan Center for Fertility and Women’s Health on their website: https://mifertility.com/
    On Instagram: @mifertility
    Or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mifertility/
    30 min
  • What a Fertility Workup Entails
    Going to your very first fertility appointment might seem like a stressful and scary thing, but really it’s very simple. In this episode, Dr. K discusses what the first fertility workup looks like in the office with Alexa Karbowski, a PA-C from Michigan Center for Fertility and Women’s Health. Together they talk about what information they would need from a patient at the beginning stages of fertility treatments, what to expect when you come to the office for the first time, and what factors might be affecting your ability to conceive.
    Join Dr. Carole Kowalczyk, owner and lead doctor of Michigan Center for Fertility and Women’s Health as she talks all things fertility, pregnancy, women’s health, and more.
    You can find Dr. K and more information about Michigan Center for Fertility and Women’s Health on their website: https://mifertility.com/
    On Instagram: @mifertility
    Or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mifertility/
    23 min
  • Warning Signs for Fertility Concerns
    Many people know it’s not always easy to conceive a baby, but at what point do you consider speaking to a fertility specialist? There are many warning signs for people to look out for depending on their age, medical history, and other factors when making the decision to seek out fertility treatment.
    In this episode, Dr. K talks with Alexa Karbowski, a PA-C from Michigan Center for Fertility and Women’s Health, about different warning signs or concerns patients might have when it comes to trying for a baby and how a fertility specialist can help.
    Join Dr. Carole Kowalczyk, owner and lead doctor of Michigan Center for Fertility and Women’s Health as she talks all things fertility, pregnancy, women’s health, and more.
    You can find Dr. K and more information about Michigan Center for Fertility and Women’s Health on their website: https://mifertility.com/
    On Instagram: @mifertility
    Or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mifertility/
    23 min
  • Introduction to Dr. C in the D
    Detroit Mom is proud to introduce Dr. Carole Kowalczyk, owner and medical director of Michigan Center for Fertility and Women’s Health. Dr. K is a Detroit native with a passion for helping women and supporting her hometown. During this episode, we learn all about what led Dr. K to her career as a fertility specialist and how her offices care for and support every patient who walks through the door.
    Elizabeth Lewis, owner of Detroit Mom, talks with Dr. K about the early years of Michigan Center for Fertility and Women’s Health and their current offices and staff.
    Join Dr. Carole Kowalczyk, owner and lead doctor of Michigan Center for Fertility and Women’s Health as she talks all things fertility, pregnancy, women’s health, and more.
    You can find Dr. K and more information about Michigan Center for Fertility and Women’s Health on their website: https://mifertility.com/
    On Instagram: @mifertility
    Or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mifertility/
    24 min
  • Lube it Up!
    As unromantic as scheduled sex sounds, doing so without proper lubrication can make things feel even worse. In this mini episode, we talk with licensed sex therapist Sarah Watson (@swsxtherapy) about why using lubrication is so important and get some recommendations on which ones to use and which ones to avoid.
    Join Dr. Carole Kowalczyk, owner and lead doctor of Michigan Center for Fertility and Women’s Health as she talks all things fertility, pregnancy, women’s health, and more.
    You can find Dr. K and more information about Michigan Center for Fertility and Women’s Health on their website: https://mifertility.com/
    On Instagram: @mifertility
    Or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mifertility/
    5 min
  • Exposing Current Fertility Trends and Questions
    Think you are the only one experiencing an issue with fertility or that has a question about it? Think again! In this episode, we talk with Alexa Karbowski, a PA-C from Michigan Center for Fertility and Women’s Health, about the fertility trends and questions we are seeing in our offices every day.
    From the age range of patients seeking fertility care, patients assessing their fertility potential, family planning, and so much more.
    Join Dr. Carole Kowalczyk, owner and lead doctor of Michigan Center for Fertility and Women’s Health as she talks all things fertility, pregnancy, women’s health, and more.
    You can find Dr. K and more information about Michigan Center for Fertility and Women’s Health on their website: https://mifertility.com/
    On Instagram: @mifertility
    Or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mifertility/
    20 min
  • Let’s Talk about Sex, Baby
    We all know the general idea of how babies get made, but how does sex play in to fertility and actually getting pregnant? Dealing with fertility and needing to have sex on a schedule definitely makes it feel like a chore.
    In this episode we discuss how to have better sex when trying to conceive on a schedule. We have a real conversation with Sarah Watson (@swsxtherapy), a certified sex therapist, and Alexa Karbowski, a PA-C from Michigan Center for Fertility and Women’s Health, to talk about ways to spice things up when you’re feeling the strain of needing to have sex.
    Join Dr. Carole Kowalczyk, owner and lead doctor of Michigan Center for Fertility and Women’s Health as she talks all things fertility, pregnancy, women’s health, and more.
    You can find Dr. K and more information about Michigan Center for Fertility and Women’s Health on their website: https://mifertility.com/
    On Instagram: @mifertility
    Or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mifertility/
    23 min
  • Recurrent Loss & Miscarriage
    Infertility doesn't always mean you can't get pregnant, sometimes getting pregnant is the easy part. In this episode we discuss what so many fail to talk about, recurrent loss and miscarriage.
    For more on this topic visit www.mifertility.com
    15 min

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Women are amazing and grow stronger together! That’s the idea Dr. Carole Kowalczyk has in mind as she shares her wisdom about all thing’s fertility, women’s health, relationships, and making family…