Guest: Kelly K. Damron, mother of twin daughters born prematurely in 2004. She is Co-Chair of the 2008 Family Teams Committee for March for Babies (formerly known as WalkAmerica) and author of the book Tiny Toes: A Couple’s Journey Through Infertility, Prematurity, and Depression.

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Description: Infertility treatments can increase the risk of having a premature infant and are correlated with an increased risk of Depression. Join Victoria Hopewell, author of Grade A Baby Eggs an Infertility Memoir, as she talks with Kelly Damron author of “Tiny Toes: A Couple’s Journey Through Infertility, Prematurity, and Depression”. Kelly is the mother of premature twins conceived through IVF. She also suffered from Post Pardum Depression. Listen in as Victoria and Kelly discuss the issues related to both infertility treatments and overcoming the depression that can keep you from enjoying your new baby.

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This is National Adoption Awareness month. Today we will learn about adopting from Russia and international adoption in general. Russia is no longer open for adoption but that may change in the future. Sharon Simons shares her experiences of adopting her two boys from Russia. She is the author of the book Mom at Last: How I Never Gave Up on Becoming a Mother. You can learn more about Sharon and her book by visiting, www.momatlast.com

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When you decide to use a surrogate you may wish you could have inside information about what it is like. Today you will have that opportunity. Jen Rachman will share her own personal journey by telling you her own experiences with using a surrogate. She was kind enough to come back for a follow-up surrogacy interview. You can learn more about surrogacy at the websitewww.circlesurrogacy.com and through twitter at @circlesurrogacy.com

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Thirty percent of the time infertility is because of the male and thirty percent of the time it is because of the female. Today we will speak with an infertile male to learn his perspective. Adam Glogau will share his infertility journey caused by an undescended testicle and other complications. He will help you learn how to cope and feel less alone. You can learn more about his infertility journey at his website theinfertilemale.com

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Infertility treatment is a brave new world of constantly changing technologies. It is important to keep current with the latest procedures for fertility attainment. Today we will speak with Dr. Rafat Abbasi about recent fertility developments including preimplantation genetic screening and egg freezing Dr. Raft Abbasi may be contacted at Columbia Fertility.

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When faced with infertility, you may have to decide at some point whether to pursue having a child.  You may not want to undergo infertility treatments or you may want to stop trying after failed treatment attempts.  It is important to know that life is still fulfilling  without a child.  Today we will speak with Jennifer Richardson.  She decided not to have a child by choice.  It was a journey to reach that decision, and Jennifer has reached resolution with her choice.  Jennifer shares her insights on the show. You can learn more about her finding meaning in life without a child by reading her book Americashire: A Field Guide to a Marriage.

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Personhood legislation states that a fertilized egg is a person and in effect makes infertility treatment illegal.  If your fertilized egg did not successfully implant during IVF, both the doctor and the potential mother could be charged with murder. You can make a difference in advocating against personhood legislation.  Today we are speaking with Atlee Breland.  She is a mother who decided to stand up against personhood legislation so that other people like her could have their children via infertility treatment.  You can get involved by contacting Atlee at her website parentsagainstpersonhood.com

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At long last you may finally have your baby from any number of possible paths. Your child may have been conceived via an egg or sperm donor or from a surrogate. Then one day you may want to tell your child how he or she was conceived. Today we will speak with Dr. Nancy Freeman-Carroll about how you might share that important information. Dr. Freeman-Carroll is a supervising analyst at the William Alanson White Institute and an active member of the Mental Health Professionals Group of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine. She is in private practice in Manhattan. She does infertility counseling. She also does egg and sperm donor evaluations, counseling for gestational surrogacy and consultations about how to talk with your child about his or her creation. You can contact Dr. Nancy Freeman-Carroll at 212 665 0442.

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It is a huge step to decide to use an egg donor. However, it is not always that simple to find a donor and there are many factors to consider in choosing one. Dr. Allison Rosen will share important information about finding the right donor for you. Dr. Rosen is a psychologist in private practice in New York City. She does therapy with individuals and couples dealing with infertility. She does recipient counseling, egg donor evaluations and counseling for gestational surrogacy. You can contact Dr. Allison Rosen at 201-248-4245.

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