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When Marianna and her pilot husband started trying for a baby, they never imagined that they would struggle with their fertility. She was surprised to learned that most doctor's won't see you for fertility issues until one year of trying. She saw a specialist who found polyps in her uterus. After having surgery for the polyps removed and going through two failed medicated cycles, and a failed IUI, Marianna took a break from trying to put her mental health first. 1 in 8 couples have trouble getting pregnant or sustaining a pregnancy. Lina and Marianna also talk about religion and their relationship with God and church and what that's like navigating it as millennials. 

What Marianna talks about in this episode:

•  Marianna's fertility journey 
• When did Marianna and her husband knew it was time to seek treatment
• The reality of how much IVF costs
• How infertility and everything going on in the world has weighed on Marianna's mental health
• How sharing on social media has both helped and harmed Marianna
• The worst things you can say to someone struggling with their fertility 
• How to be there for someone struggling with their fertility
• How Marianna's husband has supported her throughout

Connect with Marianna:
Instagram: @mariannabdeoliveira
TikTok: @mariannabolanos
Read Marianna's Blog: https://www.lifewithmarianna.com/

Resources:

• CDC Infertility FAQs

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Episode edited by Chris Duffy: [email protected]

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