Before the BFP: A Fertility Podcast

Episode 6 – Male Factor, IVF, and Pregnancy After Infertility with Sarah


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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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