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Modern Parenthood with Dr. Dorette Noorhasan episodes
- Adoption vs. IVF: The Reality of Two Paths to Motherhood
In this episode of Modern Parenthood, Nicole shares the emotional reality of adoption, the uncertainty adoptive parents experience before parental rights are surrendered, navigating another miscarriage while caring for her newborn son, and why she ultimately decided to pursue IVF.
00:00 - The Emotional Reality of Adoption
02:18 - Choosing Adoption After Pregnancy Loss
03:29 - Pregnant Again While Waiting to Adopt
05:20 - What Happens Before an Adoption Is Final?
06:39 - Why Adoption Can Bring Both Joy and Grief
09:03 - What Is a D&C After Miscarriage?
10:26 - IUI vs. IVF vs. PGT Testing Explained
11:17 - Two IVF Retrievals and Only Two Embryos
13:18 - Finding Hope in the Dates That Once Brought Pain
15:02 - What She Wishes She Did Differently
16:19 - Why You Have to Advocate for Your Fertility Care
17:21 - The Fertility Experience She Regrets
18:40 - Her Advice for Anyone Trying to Become a Parent
20:05 - The Reality of Adoption Costs & Finding SupportFOLLOW DR. NOORHASAN:
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themodernparenthoodpodcast.com22 min - The Reality of Recurrent Pregnancy Loss and Starting Over
After getting pregnant on her very first try, Nicole Kasper thought her journey to motherhood had begun. Then a prenatal screening indicated a high likelihood of trisomy 13, leading to a devastating diagnosis and an impossible decision about a deeply wanted pregnancy.
In this episode of Modern Parenthood, Nicole shares her deeply personal experience with pregnancy loss, recurrent miscarriage, chemical pregnancy, fertility struggles, and ultimately finding a new path to motherhood through adoption.
CHAPTERS
00:00 - The Diagnosis No Parent Expects
00:55 - Nicole’s Unexpected Road to Motherhood
03:12 - When You Finally Feel Ready for a Baby
06:01 - Receiving the Trisomy 13 Diagnosis
08:08 - Traveling Out of State for Pregnancy Care
09:24 - What Pregnancy Loss Really Does to You
10:27 - Finding Help When Grief Becomes Too Heavy
12:11 - The Heartbreak of a Chemical Pregnancy
14:07 - When Trying to Conceive Again Wasn’t Working
15:33 - The Fertility Issue She Never Knew She Had
19:14 - Recurrent Pregnancy Loss and Reaching a Turning Point
20:51 - Considering Adoption After Fertility Struggles
21:32 - Redefining What Becoming a Mom Could Look Like
22:34 - Starting Over Through Adoption
23:18 - The Phone Call That Changed EverythingFOLLOW DR. NOORHASAN:
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themodernparenthoodpodcast.com26 min - What Perimenopause Is REALLY Doing to Your Marriage?!
Parenting is exhausting, but what happens when you combine newborns, infertility battles, and the sudden onset of perimenopause? Dr. Kate White and Jay White break down the realities of perimenopause and the hidden midlife adjustments families face.
In this episode, we explore the distinct advantages of having children in your 40s, from having a completely different value system to greater financial stability. We also dive into the silent struggles men face during their partner's perimenopause, the impact of dropping testosterone, and why protecting your sleep is the ultimate relationship tool for exhausted parents. Whether you are navigating IVF, surrogacy, or just trying to survive fluctuating hormones without losing your filter, this conversation offers a roadmap for recalibrating your life and relationship.
00:00 - Cold Open: The Perimenopause "Magic Door" for Men
01:49 - The Hidden Advantages: Why Parenting in Your 40s is Different 02:40 - 5 Rounds of IVF: The Reality of Surrogacy at 41
05:15 - The Male Perspective: Watching Your Partner's Brain Change 10:29 - Dropping Testosterone: The Silent Male Midlife Crisis
13:17 - Best Advice for Exhausted Parents
15:41 - Don't Wait: Finding Contemporary Menopause Care
17:00 - Rapid Fire: The Biggest Myths of Midlife Parenting
19:00 - The "One Night Back" Reality Check: Letting Go of the RushIf you're navigating your own fertility journey and would like a private consultation from Dr. Noorhasan, you can email her at [email protected].
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themodernparenthoodpodcast.com26 min - The TRUTH About Becoming a Mom in Midlife
You finally had the baby you worked so hard for so why don't you feel like yourself?
Becoming a parent after infertility can bring incredible joy, but it can also come with unexpected grief, anxiety, hormonal changes, relationship challenges, and a loss of identity especially for women navigating motherhood during perimenopause and midlife.
In this episode of Modern Parenthood, Dr. Noorhasan sits down with Dr. Kate White, a double board-certified gynecologist, obesity medicine specialist, and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, and Jay White, a licensed marriage and family therapist, to explore what really happens when new parenthood, infertility recovery, and midlife collide.
00:00 You Can Love Your Children & Still Grieve Your Old Life
00:52 What Happens When Parenthood & Midlife Collide?
01:25 Meet Dr. Kate White & Jay White
07:08 How Infertility Affects Your Mental Health
09:21 Why Infertility Doesn't End When You Have a Baby
11:24 The “Arrival Fallacy” After Finally Becoming a Parent
12:46 Parenting, Hormones & Perimenopause
15:51 Why You Don't Have to “Do It All”
17:22 What Perimenopause Can Do to Your Brain
23:13 Postpartum Anxiety, Depression & Anger
27:04 Why Couples Therapy Sometimes Separates Partners
29:02 How to Get Back on the Same Team
31:15 When Parents Stop Feeling Like Romantic Partners
33:05 How to Rebuild Intimacy After Having Kids
34:29 Why “Micro-Moments” Matter in Relationships
37:10 Final ThoughtsIf you're navigating your own fertility journey and would like a private consultation from Dr. Noorhasan, you can email her at [email protected].
38 min - What Everyone Gets Wrong About Surrogacy
What does it really mean to become a parent, and does it matter how you get there?
In this episode of Modern Parenthood, we sit down with Katy, President and CEO of Egg Donor & Surrogate Solutions, to challenge some of the biggest misconceptions surrounding surrogacy and alternative paths to parenthood.
If you're navigating your own fertility journey and would like a private consultation from Dr. Noorhasan, you can email her at [email protected].
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themodernparenthoodpodcast.com18 min - How does surrogacy work? Answering the Tough Questions
How do you find a surrogate? How do you become a surrogate?How does IVF work with a surrogate? Today, our guest, Katy Encalade, the President & CEO of Egg Donor & Surrogate Solutions, helps answer these questions.
If you're navigating your own fertility journey and would like a private consultation from Dr. Noorhasan, you can email her at [email protected].
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themodernparenthoodpodcast.com23 min - The Hidden Link Between Your Gums and Getting Pregnant
Did you know that untreated dental disease can transfer across the placental barrier and directly affect the health of a fetus?
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Kraipak to uncover the vital connection between oral hygiene, reproductive health, and achieving a healthy pregnancy. We discuss the safety of digital X-rays while pregnant, managing pregnancy gingivitis, and why expectant mothers might need professional dental cleanings every two to three months. You will also learn the exact "Floss, Brush, Rinse" routine to protect your tooth enamel from morning sickness and acid reflux
If you're navigating your own fertility journey and would like a private consultation from Dr. Noorhasan, you can email her at [email protected].
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themodernparenthoodpodcast.com19 min - Fertility & Oral Health: What Every Woman Trying to Conceive Needs to Know
If you are trying to get pregnant or navigating IVF, your oral health might be playing a much bigger role than you realize.
In this episode of Modern Parenthood, we’re exploring the surprising connection between oral health, fertility, IVF, and pregnancy with dentist Dr. Naira Kraipak. From bleeding gums and hormonal changes to gum disease and inflammation, your mouth may play a bigger role in your reproductive health than you think.
If you're navigating your own fertility journey and would like a private consultation from Dr. Noorhasan, you can email her at [email protected].
FOLLOW DR. NOORHASAN:
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themodernparenthoodpodcast.com17 min - Can AI Actually Improve IVF?
No one should have to discover these truths after years of infertility. In this episode, two leading fertility physicians have the conversation they wish every patient could hear before beginning IVF.
From misleading celebrity pregnancy stories to misunderstood success rates, fertility myths continue to give families unrealistic expectations and false hope. If you're trying to conceive, or think you may one day, this conversation could save you time.
If you're navigating your own fertility journey and would like a private consultation from Dr. Noorhasan, you can email her at [email protected].
FOLLOW DR. NOORHASAN:
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themodernparenthoodpodcast.com22 min - IVF Around the World: What's Better...and What's Not?
No one tells you how hard it is to know what advice to trust when you're trying to have a baby.
Should you take all those supplements?
Are expensive IVF add-ons worth it?
Could another country offer treatment options you don't have?This episode answers those questions with real insight from Dr. Noorhasan and Dr. Kayal. They two fertility specialists who have helped families around the world. Together, they separate fact from fiction, explain why fertility care differs across countries, and share what every patient deserves to know before investing more time, money, and hope.
If you're navigating your own fertility journey and would like a private consultation from Dr. Noorhasan, you can email her at [email protected].
FOLLOW DR. NOORHASAN:
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themodernparenthoodpodcast.com25 min
About Modern Parenthood with Dr. Dorette Noorhasan
From the publisher's feed
If you’re struggling to conceive, curious about IVF and fertility, or looking for answers as you start your journey to building your family, Dr. Dorette Noorhasan is a fertility specialist who's ready to help you learn about your reproductive health.
Whether you're an established member of the TTC (Trying To Conceive Club) or are just starting out on your journey to having a family, you don't have to navigate infertility alone; Dr. Noorhasan offers the expert infertility support and medical guidance you’ve been searching for.
Dr. Noorhasan combines compassionate care with deep expertise in ovulation induction, Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT), gestational surrogacy, and reproductive endocrinology so you can empower your path to parenthood.
And not only is Dr. Noorhasan an expert, she's been in your shoes. After five cycles of IVF before ultimately becoming a parent through gestational surrogacy, she knows what the disappointments and joys look like on the path to conceiving your miracle baby.
Whether you're looking for an introduction into infertility, egg freezing and modern fertility preservation or you're interested in deeper topics like advanced IVF protocols, IUI and ICSI treatments, or AI-guided embryo selection, Dr. Noorhasan provides the evidence-based support so you can make informed decisions with your healthcare providers about your fertility journey.
If you have questions you'd like Dr. Noorhasan to address, drop her a line at [email protected]