40 and Infertile - A Fertility Podcast for the 40 and older

Episode 43: WARRIOR STORY - Becky Kearns @definingmum Talks Premature Ovarian Failure in her 20s and Donor Conception and Support with Paths to Parenthub


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This is Episode 43!  Today, we have Becky Kearns @definingmum and founder of Paths to Parenthub

I think what you’ll notice right away is the gentle soothing manner Becky has about her.  She tells her story about premature ovarian failure in her late 20s and the path she took to egg donation.  She is incredibly vulnerable today in sharing her fears, her thoughts, the struggle that she had during this time in her life.  

We talk about the conversations we have with families about donor conception and the conversations we think about having with our children.  

I do want to warn you, there was a bit of audio trouble and for some reason, the tail end of the interview was lost, so you’ll have to forgive me for that.  

Becky has some wonderful advice and tools to share with you today, so please listen to this episode if you’re considering or struggling with donor conception.  

Thank you Becky for your candor, your vulnerability, your advice and your support of all of us who hope to be parents one day.  

All right, here we go…

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To round out your IVF survival guide, I would recommend the following episodes before your first IVF cycle:

  1. Episode 23:  What Happens to Your Fertility in your 20s, 30s, and 40s

  2. Episode 19:  All About Sperm

  3. Episode 24:  Controlling Your Weigh During IVF

  4. Episode 20:  Stimulation Protocols

  5. Episode 21:  All About Your Embryos in the lab

  6. Episode 33:  All About Genetic Testing

  7. Episode 38:  The Emotions of Infertility and How to Manage These Feelings

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    Episodes about Donor Conception:

    1. Episode 7: ASK THE EXPERT & WARRIOR STORY - Sarah Kowalski talks all things double donor conception (sperm and egg) and solo motherhood.

    2. Episode 10: ASK THE EXPERT - Emma Grønbæk. Lessons from a Donor Conceived Person and How to Foster A Positive Experience

    3. Episode 12: WARRIOR STORY - The Infertility Journey of LuckyBabyLam AKA Annie at age 42

    4. Episode 16 - ASK THE EXPERT - Dr. Tia Jackson-Bey, MD Discusses All Things Donor Conception From Basics to Consideration When Using Creative Family Building Options

    5. Episode 22: WARRIOR STORY & ASK THE EXPERT - Egg Donor Process and Egg Donor and IVF Abroad with Sarah Kowalski of Motherhood Reimagined

    6. Episode 27: ASK THE EXPERT - Legal Considerations & Fertility Related Treatments with Rijon Charne Fertility Attorney with Sunray Fertility

    7. Episode 41: ASK THE EXPERT & WARRIOR STORY with Hayley @dcp_2_rp of Paths to Parenthub Discusses her Experience as BOTH a Donor Conceived Person and Recipient Parent

    7.  Episode 42: WARRIOR STORY - SMBC with @justbekristin - Single Mother By Choice, Sperm Donor, Infertility at 35 years oldhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/04vtPpDs0Miz4GXL093mOF?si=428ABDl_RtWfqOdj47Wi_w

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    ON THIS EPISODE:

    Connect with Becky:  https://www.instagram.com/definingmum/

    Paths to Parenthub:  https://members.definingmum.com/


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