Friends With Fertility

In today’s Pretty Little Tribe Podcast episode, we are joined by Dr. Shannon Clark, OB/GYN, Maternal-Fetal Medicine Doctor, educator, researcher, TikToker and mother of twins. 

After becoming an OB/GYN, Shannon spent an extra three years studying to sub-specialize in Maternal-Fetal Medicine. Despite her excellent bedside manners, Shannon was never fully able to understand her patients until she experienced having a high-risk pregnancy herself.

Shannon and her husband met when they were 38 and began trying for kids after 40. After a miscarriage and five rounds of IVF, Shannon was discouraged from her losses. She was finally able to become pregnant with twins using donor eggs and IVF, but her pregnancy soon became complicated. She delivered at 31 weeks and had both twins spend time in the NICU for 5-6 weeks. 

Shannon’s experiences gave her a unique insight into the struggles that her patients go through. Not only does she continue to educate people on everything from high-risk pregnancies to breast feeding on her Tik Tok account, but she is able to do so from a place of personal experience and compassion. 

Join us as Shannon shares her specialized knowledge in Maternal Fetal Medicine and answers my questions about high-risk pregnancies. 

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Find Shannon:

IG: @babiesafter35

Website: www.babiesafter35.com

TikTok: @tiktokbabydoc

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In today’s Pretty Little Tribe Podcast episode, we are joined by Eloise Edington, founder and editor of the Fertility Help Hub, an online resource, podcast, and community app. 

When Eloise and her husband were unable to conceive, they discovered that her husband had Klinefelter syndrome and has low testosterone and no sperm count as a result. After deciding on a donor and a few rounds of IVF, Eloise and her husband are now parents of three.

When going through this journey, Eloise found it difficult to find people that she could relate to. Eloise found that knowing at least one other person who had donor children was a comfort to her. She wanted other women to be able to make these connections and also find accurate resources and information. So she created the Fertility Help Hub which consists of a podcast, a website with resources and tips, and a community app so people can connect with others sharing similar struggles.

Join us as Eloise tells us more about the Fertility Help Hub and how she was able to make the community that she wished she had during her journey. 

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Find Eloise:

IG: @fertility_help_hub

Website: www.fertilityhelphub.com

Podcast: Fertility Help Hub Podcast

App: Fertility Squad App

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In today’s Pretty Little Tribe Podcast episode, we are joined by Tara Clark, creator of Instagram’s @modernmomprobs and author of Modern Mom Probs: A Survival Guide for 21st Century Mothers.

When Tara married her high school sweetheart, everything was going according to plan. They wanted to try for kids before 30, so when she fell pregnant on their first try, she thought everything was going perfect. Until she experienced her first miscarriage on her 29th birthday.

After two more miscarriages, polyp removal, unexplained infertility, three IUI’s, and a whole lot of bargaining with a higher power, Tara’s three year journey finally resulted in a beautiful baby boy. As blessed as she is, Tara still remembers how alone she and her husband felt during this journey, so she created a space to share her own story of motherhood and connect with other moms who are having similar experiences. 

Join us as Tara talks about her journey of both loss and infertility and how she learned to go easy on herself. 

If you enjoyed this episode of the Pretty Little Tribe Podcast, make sure you rate us five stars wherever you're listening, and we’ll see you next week! 

Find Tara:

IG: @modernmomprobs

Website: www.modernmomprobs.com

Book: Modern Mom Probs: A Survival Guide for 21st Century Mothers

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In today’s Pretty Little Tribe Podcast episode, we are joined by Sandy Christiansen, an embryologist and fertility coach based in the UK.

Originally a clinical scientist in Sweden, Sandy accepted an embryology position that brought her to the UK. She spent years working in a lab as an embryologist, but was never fully able to understand how difficult IVF was for patients.

It wasn’t until a close friend of hers went through IVF that Sandy was able to see how difficult a fertility journey can be. This realization is what drove her to become a fertility coach. Now she is able to help her patients both in the lab and outside in their personal lives. 

Join us as Sandy shares her journey to becoming a fertility coach and answers our questions about embryology. 

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Find Sandy:

IG: @sandychristiansen_

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In today’s Pretty Little Tribe Podcast episode, we are joined by Tiffany Paul, founder of The Slept Life and host of The Dream Life Podcast.

After trying for a year to conceive, Tiffany discovered her irregular cycles were from PCOS. Although this diagnosis left Tiffany relieved to have some answers, it also left her with fear about the future of her fertility journey.

Tiffany began IUI treatments, but soon found herself completely consumed with worried thoughts. Instead of letting herself stress out about something that wasn’t in her control, Tiffany decided to keep herself busy by starting a business and livening up her social life. 

Join us as Tiffany shares her experience with IUI and shares how she kept her mind busy through all the chaos and stress of trying to conceive. 

If you enjoyed this episode of the Pretty Little Tribe Podcast, make sure you rate us five stars wherever you're listening, and we’ll see you next week! 

Find Tiffany:

IG: @tiffanynpaul

      @thesleptlife

Website: thesleptlife.com

Podcast: @dreamlifepodcast

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In today’s Pretty Little Tribe Podcast episode, we are joined by Katy Jenkins and IVF warrior and mama to her rainbow baby, parker. Katy started her journey back in 2015 and ended up falling pregnant on her first try. While attending her 12-week scan they received the news that no one wants to hear. 

After trying for 3 years and experiencing a second miscarriage, Katy and her husband choose to start their IVF journey. Katy, being an IVF baby herself, thought this process was going to be smooth sailing just like her mother’s experience. But, as we know, this isn’t always the case. 

Join us as Katy shares her expires and the community she has built to help other women going through the same journey to not feel so isolated and alone. 

If you enjoyed this episode of the Pretty Little Tribe Podcast, make sure you rate us five stars wherever you're listening, and we’ll see you next week! 

Find Katy:

IG: @ivf_got_this_uk

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In today’s Pretty Little Tribe Podcast episode, we are joined by Becky Fawcett, founder and president of Helpusadopt.org. When Becky’s IVF treatments didn’t work, she chose to adopt, but found the process to be more confusing and complex than she had originally thought. 

After successfully adopting her two children, Becky decided to create a non-profit organization to help others, not only with the cost of adoption, but with the resources and community that she wished she had during her own adoptions. 

Join us as Becky talks about the process of adoption and answers some questions that we didn’t even know we had. 

If you enjoyed this episode of the Pretty Little Tribe Podcast, make sure you rate us five stars wherever you're listening, and we’ll see you next week! 

Find Becky:

Website: Helpusadopt.org

Facebook: helpusadopt.org

IG: @helpusadopt

IG: @becky.fawcett

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In today’s Pretty Little Tribe Podcast episode, we speak with fertility acupuncturist Michelle Oravitz. From a young age, Michelle’s menstrual cycle was always irregular. When her doctor told her the only solution was to use birth control, she turned to Eastern medicine. 

After her very first visit with an acupuncturist, Michelle felt her body become balanced and her cycles became regular. This inspired her to study Eastern medicine herself and help other women balance their energies. 

Join us as Michelle answers our questions about Eastern medicine and how it aids in fertility. 

If you enjoyed this episode of the Pretty Little Tribe Podcast, make sure you rate us five stars wherever you're listening, and we’ll see you next week! 

Find Michelle:

Website: MichelleOravitz.com

Podcasts: The Wholesome Fertility Podcast

IG: @thewholesomelotusfertility

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In today’s Pretty Little Tribe Podcast episode, we speak with Becky Kearns, creator of Paths to Parent Hub, a resource that connects, supports, and answers all your questions about donor conception. When Becky’s plans for motherhood were first interrupted by early menopause, she refused to believe that her only option would be donor conception. Now, looking at her three beautiful children, she wouldn’t have it any other way. 

Join us as Becky talks about her fears surrounding donor conception and how she was able to overcome them over time. 

If you enjoyed this episode of the Pretty Little Tribe Podcast, make sure you rate us five stars wherever you're listening, and we’ll see you next week! 

Find Emily:

IG: @definingmum

IG: @paths_to_parenthub

Website: Pathstoparenthub.com

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In today’s Pretty Little Tribe Podcast episode, we speak with Emily Pulverenti. From a young age, Emily was diagnosed with a variant of Turner Syndrome, which would make it difficult for her to conceive. Currently, in the midst of her infertility journey, Emily shares all the struggles she and her partner have had so far. Through all the setbacks, Emily has managed to maintain a positive outlook and move through the trauma she has experienced. 

Join us as Emily shares her unique infertility story and all the failures and successes that came with it. 

If you enjoyed this episode of the Pretty Little Tribe Podcast, make sure you rate us five stars wherever you're listening, and we’ll see you next week! 

Find Emily:

IG: @makingbabyp

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