Lori Metz talks LIFE: Love, Insight, Fertility, Experience
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Hear about: • What Artificial Intelligence (AI) can do in the lab. • What AI is available now in the field of embryology . • How AI can help in the Embryologist • What the future may bring.
In this episode, hear about why Hayley became a fierce advocate and in turn helps so many. The importance of support while going through treatment, and also continuing that support whilst parenting after donor conception. The Nugget Series - Hayley's downloadable toolbox of tips, info and resources for parents of donor conceived children. (for info the free PDF for the nuggets can be found at this link. https://subscribepage.io/RG0567
Hear about the emotional journey of telling your donor conceived child about their conception, the impact on the parent and donor conceived child or adult knowing,(depending on when they find out). Understand why these conversations are important. Learning strategies to help parents engage in these conversations and Information on resources and about the TELL Tool study and how parents can get involved https://tell-tool.com/
Rena M. Gower, LCSW, Director of Social Work at RMA of NY, Co-Host of Fertility Forward Podcast and author of the soon to be released Fertility 101. In this podcast, we explore ways of coping and caring for yourself when going to a fertility clinic in order to optimize your experience. Hear about: __ __
Go Stork, a platform that allows you to "Find, Compare and Connect with Top Fertility Providers” with no costs to access with Eran Amir, founder and proud father of two. https://www.gostork.com/ Hear about: __ __
Part 2 of the Male Factor, Male Infertility with Dr. Lowell Ku, MD, board certitude in Reproductive Endocrinology and OBGY, senior physician at Dallas IVF, active member of numerous organizations including Resolve.org & ASSRM. In this podcast we continue the conversation about the male infertility factor sharing information and suggestion that could assist in the journey. Hear About:• Current research and findings•The emotional, physical impact, and the toll it can take•The significance of support, recognizing the need, reaching out
Dr. Tia Jackson-Bey, Reproductive Endocrinologist and Fertility Specialist, shares information and insight on ways change can come about. Hear about:Infertility as a human issue not a race or cultural issueHow change in the delivery of care can come aboutHow disparities in fertility care mirror those the health care
With advocacy day around the corner, and all but West Virginia (we need you West Virgina) represented, it seem like a perfect time to discuss advocacy with Barbara Collura president and CEO of RESOLVE, The National Infertility Association. Hear about: __ __
Resolve Federal Advocacy Day is a day of empowerment. It is a day when voice from the professional and those going through fertility journey’s come together for a common cause with a common goal of providing knowledge in order create change. On this podcast hear about: - Why Jesse became an advocate - What it’s like to be an advocate - How your voice can be herd - How to become an advocate
The COVID-19 Vaccine & Fertility—Part 2 with Dr. Serena H. Chen, MD, Director for the Division of Reproductive Medicine at IRMS (the institute for Reproductive Medicine and Science), Dept. of Reproductive OBGYN at Saint Barnabas Medical Center, Clinical Assoc. Prof. Rutgers, UMDNJ Medical School and St George’s University School of Medicine, and Resolve’s Hope Award for Advocacy 2020. Hear About:• What the science is showing for women trying to conceive, pregnant and those breast feeding, as well as the general population.• Updates on how the COVID vaccinations work on different strains of the virus including variances.• Looking for answers in all the right places, in other words what the experts are saying. Please look to ACOG.ORG http://acog.org/, ASRM.ORG http://arrm.org/, CDC.ORG http://cdc.org/, SMFM.ORG http://smfm.org/ and @drserenahchen on instagram, twitter and Facebook.
Hear About: The impact of your personal life script, what you want to consider on this path, the positives, what to embrace, updating your plan based on what you need ,and a desire to hold off to you meet a partner based on what you truly desire.
The Male Factor, Male Infertility with Dr. Lowell Ku, MD, Reproductive Endocrinologist, board certified in Reproductive Endocrinology and OBGY, the senior physician at Dallas IVF, and recognized by numerous organization and publications as a top Dallas physician. In this podcast he provides insight, information and suggestion that could assist in improving male infertility. Hear About: - How frequently the male factor impacts infertility - What testing is involved to diagnosis the condition - What men can do to improve their fertility - The emotionL tool
Integrative healthcare, conventional and holistic medicine to optimize your health with Dr. Anna Barbieri, MD, OBGYN. Founder of TaraMD, an integrative gynecology practice, Assistant Clinical Professor OBGYN Reproductive Medicine Mount Sinai Hospital, NYC. Hear about the benefits of blending conventional and holistic medicine to optimize your health care through: __ __
Hear About: Donor conception, the evolution in philosophies and it’s subsequent effect on an emotional journey for the intended parent and child. The impact of using a known family member or known donor and preparing for the relationship physically, emotionally, financially, & legally prior to the child’s arrival.
Hear About: COVID-19 vaccination and fertility, the differences in vaccines and how they work, what mRNA messenger Ribonucleic Acid is verses the new vaccinations coming out with a live virus, the significance of accessing up to medical recommendations from ASRM (https://www.asrm.org/news-and-publications/covid-19/) and other recognized sites, a tool form from U Mass Decision tool at I'm pregnant. Should I get the COVID vaccine? to evaluate if this the vaccine is right for you, UCSF's ASPIRE: Assessing the Safety of Pregnancy In the CoRonavirus PandEmic study. A nationwide prospective cohort study of pregnant women and their offspring during the COVID-19 pandemic that you can enroll in.
Hear About: What research and data reveals about families with children born through donor egg, donor sperm, embryo, surrogacy, gay, lesbian and transgender parents.
Hear About: The impact miscarriage has had on three different women, the feelings experienced after a miscarriage, and if the word can be less taboo of a topic .
Hear About: The frequency of miscarriage, recurrent pregnancy loss, the impact of self advocacy, emotional support, recurrent pregnancy loss and ways to investigate.
Hear about: How Julie’s path to parenthood lead her to write the Happy Together books. How she has pursued her passion and the impact she has had on the family building community. @happytogetherchildrensbooks
Hear About: What happens when the sperm and egg enter the lab for fertilization to occur until an embryo is created. Learn about each phase of the intended parents 3-5 day wait, and current and upcoming cutting edge science to create an embryo and who and what "wanda" really does.
Hear about: Third-party reproduction, the impact of epigenetics, helping children understand their birth story and Lisa's "My Lifebook" to help parents document the child's unique story.
Hear about: How PAUH was developed in response to fertility practices to provide knowledge, education, counseling and support for the greater Jewish community, including navigating third party reproduction and living an observant life.
Hear about: What really goes on in the lab, new techniques, testing egg quality, storage and general health care tips.
