Beyond the Bump

What’s the mental load of IVF? 5 years of IVF, bipolar, donor sperm, eggs and so much more! - with Jossie Williams

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In our 174th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Jossie. Jossie reached out to us saying that she has been going through IVF for over 5 years - she has such a layered story with elements that we feel all our listeners can relate to. We hope you enjoy!!!

  • Jossie talks about being a gay woman who is with a transgender male partner.
  • Were there any hard times during Jossie’s teen years due to her sexuality?
  • When did Jossie’s reproductive journey begin? And when did she know that she needed IVF?
  • What’s the difference between IUI and IVF?
  • Jossie talks about having bi-polar and endometriosis and going through IVF
  • What is the difference between an IVF cycle versus a transfer?
  • What's it like living with bi-polar? And does Jossie ever have manic episodes?
  • Jossie talks about that excruciating two-week wait after an IVF transfer
  • What does the process of choosing a sperm donor entail?
  • What’s the process of egg donation? And was it something Jossie had ever considered?
  • Does Jossie and her partner plan on raising their child gender neutral?
  • What is social infertility?
  • What is the best way you can support someone going through IVF and/or infertility issues?
  • And so MUCH MORE

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    Beyond the Bump is a podcast brought to you by Jayde Couldwell and Sophie Pearce! A podcast targeted at mums, just like you! A place to have real conversations with honest and authentic people.  

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