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Ep 33 Alison Prato on Secondary Infertility Apr 10, 2023

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When you have a child and are ready to have another, secondary infertility can be confusing and devastating. Baby or Bust host and reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Lora Shahine meets with Alison Prato, a journalist, podcaster, and co-founder of Fertility Rally, to discuss the misconceptions and experiences of secondary infertility.

Alison got pregnant with her first child at 34 without reproductive assistance, and she never expected to have struggles getting pregnant with her second. After experiencing multiple pregnancy losses, she was diagnosed with secondary infertility, which changed her life forever. This episode explores the pressure of creating a sibling, grief about changed family plans, assumptions about fertility, and recommendations for advocating for your care.

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This episode of Baby Or Bust is produced by Mark Ramsey, Jaime Solis, and Greg Moga and executive produced by Paul Anderson and Nick Panella for Workhouse Media. Baby Or Bust is produced in partnership with the Seattle Sperm Bank.

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Ep 32 Dr. Temeka Zore on the Two-Week Wait Apr 03, 2023

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The two-week wait can be an agonizing time for hopeful parents. In this Baby or Bust episode, reproductive endocrinologists Dr. Lora Shahine and Dr. Temeka Zore discuss the science of early pregnancy, including the two-week wait, a positive pregnancy test, and first-trimester bleeding.

Whether you are trying for a baby with or without reproductive assistance, the two-week wait and early pregnancy can be overwhelming. Dr. Temeka Zore has valuable insights from helping patients during this time, and in this episode, she teaches the signs of implantation bleeding, early symptoms of pregnancy, progesterone's impact on menstruation, and why you can get false positives on home tests.

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Ep 31 Chiemi Rajamahendran on Intimacy and Grief Mar 27, 2023

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Infertility can impact every part of your life—including your relationship with your partner. Baby or Bust host Dr. Lora Shahine meets with guest Chiemi Rajamahendran, an infertility and grief coach, to discuss the mental aspects of fertility, including sadness, anger, resentment, and shame.

Chiemi Rajamahendran supports individuals and couples worldwide who are facing infertility and loss, and in today's episode, she shares her techniques for grappling with the emotional rollercoaster of fertility. From acknowledging your emotions (positive and negative) to processing trauma to prioritizing communication to enjoying intimacy, this episode will help you show compassion for yourself, your partner, and your experiences.

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Ep 30 Jessica Valant on Fitness and Fertility Mar 20, 2023

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Fitness and fertility can be a confusing juggling act of myths, recommendations, and reality. In today's Baby or Bust episode, host and reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Lora Shahine meets with licensed physical therapist and Pilates teacher Jessica Valant to discuss her fertility journey and her fitness recommendations when you're trying to conceive.

Jessica is an open book during this episode, and she shares her endometriosis diagnosis, pregnancy journey, IVF experience with multiple failed cycles, and healing your body through movement. Lora and Jessica also discuss honoring fear, exercising during IVF and pregnancy, listening to your body, and busting common exercise myths. This episode will help you feel empowered to feel safe in your own body.

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Ep 29 Kellee Stewart on Fertility Advocacy and Education Mar 13, 2023

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We've come a long way in fertility education, but many individuals aren't aware of family-building options. Baby or Bust host Dr. Lora Shahine meets with guest Kellee Stewart (Hot Tub Time Machine, All American, Chicago Med) to discuss her fertility journey's trajectory from egg freezing to advocacy.

In this heartfelt and educational episode, Kellee shares how her lack of fertility knowledge kickstarted a lifelong commitment to fertility advocacy. She shares her perspective on egg freezing, educational lapses on reproductive health, systemic healthcare biases against Black women, and why she's determined to be a force for change. This episode is informative, fascinating, and deeply inspiring.

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Ep 28 Andrea Helton León on the Taboo of Infertility Mar 06, 2023

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It seems like the stigma of infertility is coming out of the shadows, but is that true for all communities? On today's Baby or Bust, host and reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Lora Shahine meets with Andrea Helton León (also known as @hotmessivfmom) to discuss the taboo of infertility in the Latinx community.

Andrea experienced eight recurrent pregnancy losses and felt isolated. Between her family and her Spanish congregation church community, no one acknowledged or discussed infertility. Andrea decided to share her fertility journey online publicly, and now, with a community of over 150k people, she's paving the way for meaningful infertility discourse in her culture. This episode is a gripping discussion about shame, community, IVF, and IUI⁠ through a Hispanic lens.

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Ep 27 Jennifer "Jay" Palumbo on Celebrity Fertility News Feb 27, 2023

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Lights, camera, fertility. Today's Baby or Bust episode brings back season one guest, stand-up comedian, writer, and fertility advocate Jennifer "Jay" Palumbo to discuss the misrepresentations of infertility in celebrity news with reproductive endocrinologist and host Dr. Lora Shahine.

Fertility can be a lonely journey, and it doesn't help when headlines skip over important details. Our guest Jennifer "Jay" Palumbo drills down into the implications of fertility headlines in the news, including Kourtney Kardashian and IVF, Hilary Swank getting pregnant with twins at 48, Chrissy Teigen's pregnancy loss, and more.

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Ep 26 Sarah Herron from The Bachelor on Mental Health and IVF Feb 20, 2023

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Infertility is both a physical and emotional struggle, and today's guest is an open book about hers. On this episode of Baby or Bust, our host Dr. Lora Shahine welcomes Sarah Herron, a three-time Bachelor contestant whose fertility journey coincided with a diagnosis of type two bipolar disorder.

This episode focuses on Sarah's experience caring for her mental health with infertility. She shares her many different diagnoses—endometriosis, infertility, bipolar disorder—and the way she supported herself while building her family.

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Ep 25 Tarun Verma on His Infertility Film "Conception" Feb 13, 2023

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Many infertility journeys happen behind closed doors, but the new film "Conception" puts IVF in the spotlight. In this Baby or Bust episode, reproductive endocrinologist and host Dr. Lora Shahine meets with writer, producer, and director Tarun Verma to discuss the making of his film about infertility.

As a former pharmacist who was heavily involved in the fertility space, Tarun was inspired to create a story that followed a couple undergoing IVF. Now debuting his film "Conception," he shares the thoughtful considerations behind this project. Dr. Lora Shahine and Tarun discuss real-life moments that inspired the script, assembling a diverse cast, capturing the complexity of experiencing infertility, and where you can view the film.

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Ep 24 Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh on Egg Freezing Feb 06, 2023

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Two reproductive endocrinologists walk into a podcast recording... And the result is a fascinating discussion about egg freezing. In this episode, Dr. Lora Shahine meets with Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh (also known as "The Egg Whisperer") to articulate the controversies, misunderstandings, and opportunities with egg freezing.

As a leading voice in oocyte cryopreservation, Dr. Aimee has shaped public discourse around egg freezing through her wildly popular podcast and social media presence. She shares the ins and outs of egg freezing (Who should do this? What's the process? What should we know?) and why you might want to make this empowering choice.

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