Less Straightforward

Less Straightforward

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Less Straightforward episodes

  • Episode 15--Me Again
    This week I'm discussing a little more about what I'm doing differently to support my journey to conception. Gentle reminder, this is not medical advice and I am not a medical professional. Only you (and your doctor, midwife, or nurse practitioner) know what is right for you body.

    Find me on IG @Less_Straightforward. If you'd like to share your story, please get in touch! [email protected]
    30 min
  • Episode 14--Mary on Midwifery Care
    This week I chat with Mary about Midwifery and why it might be an option for you to consider on your journey. Mary shares her own story through pregnancy, birth, and beyond, with a midwife as her care provider.

    Get connected with Mary:
    IG: @mommy.mary
    RISE: http://www.renoinitiative.org/
    Living Room Project: http://www.renoinitiative.org/living-room/
    1 hr 3 min
  • Episode 13 - My personal story
    This week I share my last three cycles of our attempts at conception. I've been recording little "journal entries" and I'm ready to share them with listeners. Content note: I do discuss miscarriage in this episode.

    Find me on IG @Less_Straightforward. If you'd like to share your story, please get in touch! [email protected]
    43 min
  • Episode 11--Donnie Talks Trans Pregnancy - Part 1
    This week I talked with Donnie about his unexpected pregnancy as a trans man, and the effects of the medical mistreatment he sustained before and during his pregnancy. Content warning: we talk about some heavy topics including medical trauma, depression, and shame. This is Part One of a two part episode special.
    56 min
  • Episode 10--Briana, Sabra, and Second Parent Adoption
    This week I chatted with Briana and Sabra, who share their conception journey to three wonderful children. We also talk about second parent adoption, and some of the necessary steps to take in California for families who use a known donor.

    Get connected! Find the pod on Instagram @Less_Straightforward
    32 min
  • Episode 8 - What do you need for at-home insemination?
    This week I give a brief overview of necessities for at home insemination!

    Please note: I do not discuss where to get sperm or when to inseminate in this episode. If you are brand new to trying to conceive, please listen to those episodes before coming here :)

    IG: @Less_Straightforward
    32 min
  • Episode 7--Marlene and Jess Share Their Story
    Listen in to Jess and Marlene's story. We talk about trying to conceive, gender identity, birthing in a pandemic, pregnancy complications, and more.

    Get connected on Instagram (@less_straightforward). If you're interested in sharing your journey, I'd love to hear from you!
    59 min

About Less Straightforward

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Less Straightforward is a podcast for folx in queer community who are ready to plunge into parenthood. There's no baby dancing or sperm-meets-egg plans in this podcast. If you're missing one of the…