• Infertile AF: Infertility and Modern Family Building

  • By: Alison Prato
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Infertile AF: Infertility and Modern Family Building

By: Alison Prato
  • Summary

  • In this unfiltered podcast about infertility, journalist and mom-of-two Ali Prato, who went through secondary infertility and IVF herself, talks to women—and some men—about the messy, frustrating, painful, heartbreaking, absurd and sometimes humorous journey to have a baby. Or in some cases, to not have a baby. Each episode tells a different story about family building, getting real about miscarriages, egg freezing, sperm and egg donation, IUIs, endometriosis, male factor infertility, adoption, surrogacy, genetic testing, single parenting by choice, LGBTQ+ fertility, living childless not by choice, depression, relationship issues, money issues, jealousy, PTSD, and so much more. Ali covers all of the outcomes in this safe, non-judgement zone: the happy endings, the soul-crushingly sad ones, and the ones still in limbo.

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Episodes
  • Christie Bishop's Story: Brain cancer, sperm banking, IUIs and IVF
    Jul 23 2024

    Christie Bishop is host of the podcast, "What Nobody Tells Us," where she tackles taboo topics and hosts uncomfortable conversations, from cancer to grief to the foster care system. Today, she tells Ali her own family building story, starting with how her then-fiance, Bryan Bishop, was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor and given six months to live. Bryan's diagnosis changed everything about how and when they'd try to have kids, as their doctor told them, "You need to go bank sperm -- right fucking now." Christie shares how she and Bryan have navigated his cancer treatment over the years (thankfully, he is now healthy and doing well!); how "You're not having a lot of sex when your fiance has just been given a death sentence of six to 12 months," how nothing was the same BC and AD (before cancer and after diagnosis); doing multiple IUIs that didn't work; doing two rounds of IVF; and how they finally, miraculously, had their daughter, who was conceived naturally.


    TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

    Cancer: brain cancer; IUI; IVF; cancer treatment; sperm freezing; embryo transfer; pregnancy after IVF and IUI; anxiety; ; chemo; hospitalization for stress; acute colitis


    For more, go to https://www.christiebishop.com/


    EPISODE SPONSORS:

    WORK OF ART

    Ali's Children's Book about IVF and Assisted Reproductive Technology

    https://www.infertileafgroup.com/books


    Do not miss Ali's children’s book about IVF! It's been getting rave reviews. “Work of ART” is the story of an IVF kiddo the day he learns he is a “work of ART” (born via IVF and ART). For young readers 4-8. Hardcover. Written by Ali Prato; Illustrated by Federico Bonifacini.


    Personalized and non-personalized versions are available. Order yours now at https://www.infertileafgroup.com/books


    For bulk orders of 10 or more books at 20% off, go to https://www.infertileafgroup.com/bulk-order-request


    FERTILITY RALLY

    IG: @fertilityrally

    www.fertilityrally.com

    No one should go through infertility alone. Join the Worst Club with the Best Members at fertilityrally.com. We offer 5 to 6 support groups per week, three private Facebook groups, tons of curated IRL and virtual events, and an entire community of more than 500 women available to support you, no matter where you are in your journey.

    Join today at link in bio on IG @fertilityrally or at www.fertilityrally.com/membership

    SAVE $40 on an annual membership with code RALLY2024


    NATALIST

    www.natalist.com

    Natalist is on a mission to improve your fertility journey with evidence-backed essentials to support your needs, from vegan prenatal packets to easy-to-use, plastic-neutral ovulation tests and fertility-friendly lube. Natalist is offering my community 25% off your first order at Natalist.com with promo code INFERTILEAF.


    RECEPTIVA DX

    https://receptivadx.com/

    ReceptivaDx is the singular test capable of identifying endometriosis,progesterone resistance, and endometritis in one comprehensive analysis. These conditions are often the hidden culprits behind unexplained infertility, directly impacting the success rates of IVF treatments. Ask for the Receptvia DX test today, and use code INFERTILEAF24 for $75 off.


    Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/infertile-af/donations

    Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands



    Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/infertile-af/donations

    Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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    58 mins
  • Endo Warrior Sandra Rimaldi's 10-year Journey To Having Her Daughter
    Jul 16 2024

    "I never thought I'd be down a 10 year journey just to have my one and only miracle daughter," says Sandra Rimaldi, an infertility nurse and infertility warrior who spent a decade trying to build her family. For years, Sandra worked with renowned Reproductive Immunologist Dr. Jeffrey Braverman, who passed away in 2019, treating patients from all over the world who had unexplained infertility diagnoses. At the same time, she was undergoing her own infertility journey, including IVF, a traumatic transfer, endo surgery and more. On today's show, Sandra tells us the details her journey, including her anxiety and PTSD after infertility and how the advent of the Receptiva DX test has helped countless patients all over the world.


    TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

    Endometriosis; endo surgery; reproductive immunology; traumatic transfer; IVF; embryos; Receptiva DX test; anxiety; pregnancy after infertility; PTSD


    EPISODE SPONSORS:

    WORK OF ART

    Children's Book about IVF

    https://www.infertileafgroup.com/books


    Do not miss Ali's children’s book about IVF! It's been getting rave reviews. “Work of ART” is the story of an IVF kiddo the day he learns he is a “work of ART” (born via IVF and Assisted Reproductive Technology). For young readers 4-8. Hardcover. Written by Ali Prato; Illustrated by Federico Bonifacini.


    Personalized and non-personalized versions are available. Order yours now at https://www.infertileafgroup.com/books


    For bulk orders of 10 or more books at 20% off, go to https://www.infertileafgroup.com/bulk-order-request


    FERTILITY RALLY

    @fertilityrally

    www.fertilityrally.com


    No one should go through infertility alone. Join the Worst Club with the Best Members at fertilityrally.com. We offer 5 to 6 support groups per week, three private Facebook groups, tons of curated IRL and virtual events, and an entire community of more than 500 women available to support you, no matter where you are in your journey.


    Join today at link in bio on IG @fertilityrally or at www.fertilityrally.com/membership

    SAVE $40 on an annual membership with code RALLY2024


    NATALIST

    www.natalist.com


    Natalist is on a mission to improve your fertility journey with evidence-backed essentials to support your needs, from vegan prenatal packets to easy-to-use, plastic-neutral ovulation tests and fertility-friendly lube. Natalist is offering my community 25% off your first order at Natalist.com with promo code INFERTILEAF.


    S'MOO

    S’moo’s best-selling hormone balance powder is formulated with 7 essential vitamins, minerals, and herbs that are all highly recommended for Hormone Balance, Fertility, and PCOS. S’moo was created by fellow PCOS Cyster, and has helped thousands of women manage their PCOS naturally.

    Go to thesmooco.com and enjoy a generous 20% off site-wide using code 'InfertileAF20' at checkout.

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


    RECEPTIVA DX

    https://receptivadx.com/


    ReceptivaDx is the singular test capable of identifying endometriosis,progesterone resistance, and endometritis in one comprehensive analysis. These conditions are often the hidden culprits behind unexplained infertility, directly impacting the success rates of IVF treatments. Ask for the Receptvia DX test today, and use code INFERTILEAF24 for $75 off.



    Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/infertile-af/donations

    Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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    52 mins
  • Fertility Nurse and Dandi co-founder Leyla Bilali’s Infertility Story
    Jul 9 2024
    Leyla Bilali is a veteran fertility nurse with over a decade of clinical experience at a top NYC clinic. She considers herself to be a "Fertility Godmother," with big ideas for fertility care. Today, she tells Ali about her family building journey, including the road to having her two girls, and the devastating losses she has experienced while trying for a third child. Leyla talks about working in the fertility industry, freezing embryos, her husband's vasectomy, co-founding Dandi based off of her clinical experiences and fertility concierge business, and how as a fertility patient herself, she has more empathy and compassion than ever. To reach out to Leyla, email leyla@dandifertility.com Follow her on IG: @lamleybilali and @dandifertility Topics covered in this episode: IVF; fertility nursing; hysteroscopy; miscarriage; D&C; pregnancy; vasectomy; embryo freezing; fertility immunologist; high risk pregnancy EPISODE SPONSORS: WORK OF ART Children's Book about IVF https://www.infertileafgroup.com/books Do not miss Ali's children’s book about IVF! It's been getting rave reviews. “Work of ART” is the story of an IVF kiddo the day he learns he is a “work of ART” (born via IVF and Assisted Reproductive Technology). For young readers 4-8. Hardcover. Written by Ali Prato; Illustrated by Federico Bonifacini. Personalized and non-personalized versions are available. Order yours now at https://www.infertileafgroup.com/books For bulk orders of 10 or more books, go to https://www.infertileafgroup.com/bulk-order-request FERTILITY RALLY @fertilityrally www.fertilityrally.com No one should go through infertility alone. Join the Worst Club with the Best Members at fertilityrally.com. We offer 5 to 6 support groups per week, three private Facebook groups, tons of curated IRL and virtual events, and an entire community of more than 500 women available to support you, no matter where you are in your journey. Join today at link in bio on IG @fertilityrally or at www.fertilityrally.com/membership SAVE $40 on an annual membership with code RALLY2024 NATALIST www.natalist.com Natalist is on a mission to improve your fertility journey with evidence-backed essentials to support your needs, from vegan prenatal packets to easy-to-use, plastic-neutral ovulation tests and fertility-friendly lube. Natalist is offering my community 25% off your first order at Natalist.com with promo code INFERTILEAF. RECEPTIVA DX https://receptivadx.com/ ReceptivaDx is the singular test capable of identifying endometriosis,progesterone resistance, and endometritis in one comprehensive analysis. These conditions are often the hidden culprits behind unexplained infertility, directly impacting the success rates of IVF treatments. Ask for the Receptvia DX test today, and use code INFERTILEAF24 for $75 off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/infertile-af/donations

    Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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    47 mins

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