The dialogue around infertility is filled with cultural myths and enduring stereotypes that significantly shape the experiences of Black women. As a result, there are few spaces for marginalized individuals to discuss their fertility struggles and, as today’s guest explains, this could actually be impacting their access to care. For this thought-provoking discussion about Black fertility, we welcome recurring guest, Dr. Tia Jackson-Bey, a dedicated Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility Specialist at RMA of New York. Dr. Jackson-Bey recently gave a talk at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai on ‘The Black Fertility Myth’ as part of their Diversity Rounds and, in today’s episode, she shares some of her research with us, from what the Black fertility myth is to who it affects, how it has evolved, and how it impacts fertility and reproductive health. We also touch on why infertility or the decision to go child-free can be more isolating for some cultural groups than others, the connections that modern gynecology has with the enduring legacy of slavery, and the importance of bias training in continuing education for medical professionals. Dr. Jackson-Bey also shares some resources for those who wish to learn more. Make sure not to miss this important conversation that encourages us to embrace discomfort and address our biases with Dr. Tia Jackson-Bey!