By Julia Karol
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In this bonus episode, Julia took a moment on the 4th of July to reflect on the importance of reproductive freedom. She appreciates living in Massachusetts, where mandatory insurance coverage allowed her to undergo IVF treatments. However, she expresses concerns about potential changes to these laws due to the current political climate, noting that some states already have restrictions. Julia emphasizes the need to cherish our freedoms to build families in ways that feel right to us. She also reflectes on the diverse stories shared on the Stork'd podcast—some heartbreaking, others showcasing resilience and determination as individuals navigated various options to build their families. Julia will bring more content and stories for her listeners to learn from and celebrate the creation of new families in future podcasts.
IN THIS EPISODE:
[0:44] Julia talks about freedom and shares her solo parenting journey
[3:40] Julia shares she is going through fertility treatments to have her second child
[5:27] Julia is concerned for the next generation and what fertility treatment will look like for them going forward and discusses Project 2025
[7:35] Julia talks about the different journeys discussed on the podcast of how families were created and the decisions she made along the way to create her family
[10:36] Julia shares her concerns and fears about the political climate and how that affects fertility treatments and building a family
[15:05] Appreciating having the right to contraception and the fear that the political climate will result in laws being changed
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Julia is pausing the podcast for a short time while she is going through fertility treatments to have her second child.
Julia is working on content to share on future podcasts regarding our freedoms in this country protecting fertility procedures.
Julia fears that legislation will eliminate the ability to choose how to build the family you want rather than following someone else's idea of what you should have.
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In this Stork’d Munchkin, Abbe Feder shares how she found peace after six years of infertility treatment and still has no answers to why IVF didn’t work for her.
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In this Stork’d Munchkin, Abbe Feder shares that when she started IVF, she automatically thought that it would work and she would have a baby. Listen as she shares the emotional rollercoaster she felt when she started IVF and it didn’t work.
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Abbe Feder is the founder of InCircle Fertility and host of the Fertility Chic. In this episode, Abbe shares her own six-year journey through unexplained infertility, including her initial reluctance to turn to assisted reproductive technology. Ultimately, Abbe and her husband tried IUI and then IVF with multiple failed transfers and loss. After a traumatic birth experience and emergency hysterectomy, Abbe is the proud mom of twins. Abbe leans on her experience and a deep well of empathy and tools to guide hopeful parents through the infertility experience. InCircle Fertility is not just a service; it's a guiding light for anyone navigating the complex path to parenthood.
Abbe’s belief in coaching clients through this challenging process is unwavering; she holds their hearts and hands as they navigate the emotional and physical hurdles of family building. If you or someone you know resonates with this journey, join us for an insightful conversation."
IN THIS EPISODE:
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
It is unfair that a woman who did not take care of her body can quickly get pregnant, and a woman who took excellent care of her health and body can’t conceive.
It is difficult to make life decisions when going through IVF. Your hormones are raging, you are taking more, the stakes are high, and you are exhausted. That is the time when you need to be able to lean into someone you trust.
Taking IUI or IVF treatments is no guarantee that you will become pregnant.
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BIOGRAPHY: Abbe Feder
Abbe Feder founded InCircle Fertility after emerging on the other side of her all-consuming struggles with infertility and pregnancy loss. These experiences were life-altering and when the dust settled, it quickly became evident that the only possible next step was supporting others as they navigate this turbulent terrain. Combining professional expertise, industry know-how, and an abundance of empathy and compassion, InCircle Fertility is here to meet you wherever you are in the world and wherever you are in your journey to parenthood to provide the support and guidance needed to find your resolution.
In this Stork’d Munchkin, Brittany Ross discusses how during her first pregnancy she didn’t want to lose her identity and become “just a mom.”
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In this Stork’d Munchkin, Brittany Ross shares advice to those who find out they are pregnant and may not feel the expected emotional reaction to finding out you are and that you are allowed to feel however you want to feel.
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Brittany Ross, a Los Angeles-based actor and stand up comedian opens up with refreshing authenticity about her journey into motherhood. She candidly shares her experiences of feeling like she lost her identity during her first pregnancy, as others only saw her as a mom-to-be and, after giving birth, felt defined solely by motherhood. Now pregnant again, Brittany reflects on navigating this journey differently, realizing she can embrace her role as a caring mom and her identity as a professional and individual woman. Join us as Brittany shares her insights and experiences in this honest and relatable conversation.
IN THIS EPISODE:
[2:46] Brittany shares who she is and how she brings her family into her comedic act, and she describes the unpreferred parent and gives examples
[10:59] Brittany discusses how she felt about being a mom from her identity standpoint and how people treat you differently
[18:44] Brittany is dealing with her second pregnancy differently, and how she is navigating this process
[29:00] Brittany’s advice is to remember everyone is different and can exercise whatever emotion they are feeling, and she reveals she had a miscarriage before her current pregnancy
[35:08] What triggered Brittany to decide to have a second child was what she wanted
[40:39] Brittany reminds listeners that everyone has ideas about what is right for you, but do what you think is right and what family means to Brittany
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Children possess an innate ability to push their parents' buttons, and the bond between a mother and daughter is distinct. At times, it's uniquely positive, while at other times, it is a button-pushing scenario.
Getting pregnant represents a significant life change, and it is ok to deal with it however you want to. Don’t be pressured by outside influences of how you should feel or cope.
As a mom, you love your child but don’t want to lose your identity.
Some of the feelings you have are based on hormones.
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BIOGRAPHY: Brittany Ross
Brittany Ross is a Los Angeles-based Actor, Standup Comic, and writer. Originally from… well, she grew up moving around the world: Alaska, Scotland, Colombia, Venezuela, Texas, Chicago, & Hawaii. Being the “New Kid” is her special skill. Aside from the Choco Krispies commercial that not only starred a 5-year-old Brittany but probably changed ALL of your lives, you can catch her on Netflix’s New Series Huge in France, ABC’s The Rookie, and the Netflix film Like Father. Other notable credits include her long-running recurring role on ABCs The Middle, CBS’s 2 Broke Girls, TBS’s Clipped, Disney’s Bizaardvark & more.
In this Stork’d Munchkin, Ronit Menash and Vida Delrahim, co-founders of WeNatal, give advice to those who are experiencing a miscarriage. They emphasize leaning on your “village” and encourage listeners that it’s not the end of the story.
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WeNatal is offering a special discount to listeners of Stork’d. Go to WeNatal.com/Storkd
In this Stork’d Munchkin, Ronit Menash and Vida Delrahim, co-founders of WeNatal, discuss this shocking vital revelation: the quality of sperm can significantly affect fertility, contributing up to half of the reason for miscarriage. They banded together to address this and created a men’s prenatal vitamin.
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WeNatal - Website
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WeNatal is offering a special discount to listeners of Stork’d. Go to WeNatal.com/Storkd
Ronit Menash and Vida Delrahim, the founders of WeNatal, join Julia on a poignant episode of the podcast to share their journeys to expand their respective families and create WeNatal. As close friends who endured miscarriages within days of each other, their bond grew even stronger. Together, they uncovered a vital revelation: the quality of sperm can significantly affect fertility, contributing up to half of the reason for miscarriage. In response, they developed specialized supplements for both men and women to boost fertility before trying to conceive. They delve into the potential impact of these supplements, particularly for couples undergoing costly IVF treatments. This episode has valuable insights for couples who have had a miscarriage or are trying to conceive.
IN THIS EPISODE:
[2:32] Ronit and Vida introduce themselves and explain how WeNatal was conceived and that they had miscarriages one week apart
[7:27] The quality of a man’s sperm can be the reason for a miscarriage, and how WeNatal can transform the quality of sperm
[17:49] Encouragement for the woman/family going through a miscarriage
[21:30] The vital role gratitude plays in healing after a miscarriage and preparing for pregnancy
[27:30] Ronit and Vita describe how two friends started WeNatal, the formulation of the product and the third-party testing
[38:25] Discussion of taking vitamins through prenatal and postnatal and postpartum depression and being your own health advocate
[41:50] What is normal and what is optimal, friends who work together, and what does family mean to Ronit and Vita
[48:35] WeNatal is offering a special discount to listeners of Stork’d. Go to WeNatal.com/Storkd
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
It is a little-known fact that when a woman experiences a miscarriage, a man’s sperm quality can be 50% of the issue.
Creating WeNatal was a thoughtful process, including the design and usage of the packaging, not just the content of the prenatal supplements.
Women need to be their own health advocates. When you don’t feel right, express that to a doctor and get the required tests. The preconception timeframe is critical to a healthy pregnancy.
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WeNatal is offering a special discount to listeners of Stork’d. Go to WeNatal.com/Storkd
WeNatal's Story
We’ve been there. I’ll never forget the spot on the wall I was staring at in the doctor’s office when they told me there was no heartbeat…I felt my whole world caving in. I was miscarrying.
What was even more confusing was the lack of answers I received as to WHY. I was healthy, I took a standard prenatal. Yet I still miscarried. I picked up the phone to tell my best friend, Vida, that I had lost the baby, and through her tears on the other line, I couldn’t believe what I heard: she had miscarried a week before. I hung up the phone, devastated for both of us. Later that evening, in our grief, we both realized something similar about our experiences: we were given no direction on what to do differently.
Our doctors told us it was random or could be our age, but then it dawned on us that all the conversations were only focused on what could have happened to our egg, with half of the equation being left out: the sperm.
Our partner’s health was never mentioned as part of the reason two healthy women were struggling to get pregnant. So we got to work and started searching for answers. We had no idea that what we were about to discover would change the fertility journey for everyone after us, and we wouldn’t have it any other way.
xo, Vida & Ronit
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