Fertility Stories – Details, episodes & analysis

Today’s guest is Monica Bivas. She is a fertility coach and advocate, speaker, and writer. I’m thrilled to have Monica on the podcast, sharing her expertise and her amazing journey of stillbirth and IVF. Link to previous interview: https://anchor.fm/fertilitystories/episodes/Monica-Bivas--IVF-Coach-eg4msr Follow Monica on Instagram @monicabivas. To learn more and meet Monica, go to https://movicabivas.com. Her Facebook group is The IVF Journey. Follow her on Pinterest at: https://pin.it/3khi5wI You can also email her at Monicabivasivfcoach@gmail.com.

Alice Maples is a fertility wellness coach and founder of Baby Goals, where she offers wellness coaching programs for growing families— from preconception to postpartum. She utilizes her wide range of experience in behavior change, personal training, group fitness, yoga instruction, health education, program management, and nutrition guidance to be the best Integrative Wellness Coach to her clients.  Website: babygoals.co, IG: @babygoalsco Email: info@babygoals.co If you enjoyed today’s episode, subscribe to the Fertility Stories podcast and leave a review. Podcast freebie: 7 day fertility optimizing meal plan with recipes and grocery list available for download through my website www.fertilityfundamentals.com.

Dr. Quartano is a dual board-certified physical therapist in pediatrics and neurology with a passion for seeing children and families grow successfully and thrive together. She has found a passion for functional medicine and has undergone training with an Institute of Functional Medicine affiliated program to be able to offer this unique approach to health to others. She has been expanding into the area of pre-conception utilizing epigenetics to help understand the role personal genetics play on conception and healthy pregnancy. Website: https://www.alltogetherwellness.net IG: https://www.instagram.com/alltogetherwellness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alltogetherwellness If you enjoyed today’s episode, subscribe to the Fertility Stories podcast and leave a review. Podcast freebie: 7 day fertility optimizing meal plan with recipes and grocery list available for download through my website www.fertilityfundamentals.com.

Iris is a medical social worker and author of an award winning book called Riding the Infertility Roller Coaster: A Guide to Educate and Inspire. She experienced 2 miscarriages and underwent infertility treatment for 3 years. She had a baby thru in vitro fertilization. She continues to do individual and group counseling with people who have battled infertility. Website: https://iwaichlerwpengine.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/iriswaichler Twitter: www.twitter.com/iriswaichler If you enjoyed today’s episode, subscribe to the Fertility Stories podcast and leave a review. Podcast freebie: 7 day fertility optimizing meal plan with recipes and grocery list available for download through my website www.fertilityfundamentals.com.

“It was really difficult to struggle with infertility when we did already have two adopted kids. I didn't know how to feel. I was sad but I didn't want people to think we didn't love or weren't grateful for the two kids we had.” My guest today is Erin. She shares her story of becoming foster parents and adopting her cousin’s children. Erin also opens up about her struggle with infertility. We hope you enjoy today’s episode! Social media: IG: https://www.instagram.com/raisingourfabtribe FB: https://www.facebook.com/traumainformedparenting Website: https://www.traumainformedfosterparenting.com If you enjoyed today’s episode, subscribe to the Fertility Stories podcast and leave a review. Podcast freebie: 7 day fertility optimizing meal plan with recipes and grocery list available for download through my website www.fertilityfundamentals.com.

The holidays can be tough especially when you’re suffering from infertility. In this episode, I share some tips to help you cope this holiday season. If you enjoyed today’s episode, subscribe to the Fertility Stories podcast and leave a review. Podcast freebie: 7 day fertility optimizing meal plan with recipes and grocery list available for download through my website www.fertilityfundamentals.com.

My guest today is Ceire Nevins. Ceire (pronounced Kira) Nevins is a fertility coach from Boston, Massachusetts and received her coaching certificate through IIN (Institute of Integrative Nutrition) which focuses on holistic health and the mind body connection. She also received a certificate from the Science of Well Being course offered through Yale which focuses on positive psychology and how to live a better and happier life. Her journey through infertility led her to a new passion and purpose: to support and empower women to own their fertility story and break through the taboo of infertility. Social media: IG: https://www.instagram.com/thefertilitymama Website: www.thefertilitymama.com If you enjoyed today’s episode, subscribe to the Fertility Stories podcast and leave a review. Podcast freebie: 7 day fertility optimizing meal plan with recipes and grocery list available for download through my website www.fertilityfundamentals.com.

My guest today is Bella Hilton. Bella is a mind-body fertility coach from Australia and the host of the Studio Fertility podcast. Studio Fertility was born out of a passion to help amazing women who are struggling on their fertility journey to start to do their journey differently. Bella struggled for 11 years on her fertility journey until she threw away the fertility handbook and started looking internally for the answers. As a Mind-Body Fertility Coach, NLP Practitioner and Hypnotherapist, Bella understands the deep link between the mind and the body and how to get each of these on-board to improve your fertility outcomes dramatically. Mainly specialising in unexplained infertility, Bella also helps women, heal from their fertility traumas and start living more passionately again. Social media: IG: https://www.instagram.com/studiofertility/ Website: www.studiofertility.com. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/studiofertility. Fertility Mojo Makeover: studiofertility.com/mojo If you enjoyed today’s episode, subscribe to the Fertility Stories podcast and leave a review. Podcast freebie: 7 day fertility optimizing meal plan with recipes and grocery list available for download through my website www.fertilityfundamentals.com.

Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) is an excessive response to taking the medicines (especially injectable gonadotropins) used to make eggs grow. Rarely, OHSS can result from taking other medications, such as clomiphene citrate or gonadotropin-releasing hormone. Women with OHSS have a large number of growing follicles along with high estradiol levels. This leads to fluid leaking into the abdomen (belly), which can cause bloating, nausea, and swelling of the abdomen. When OHSS is severe, blood clots, shortness of breath, abdominal pain, dehydration, and vomiting are possible. Listen in to learn more about this condition. As always, speak to your medical provider for more information regarding OHSS, especially if you have PCOS and are about to undergo an IVF cycle. If you enjoyed today’s episode, subscribe to the Fertility Stories podcast and leave a review. Podcast freebie: 7 day fertility optimizing meal plan with recipes and grocery list available for download through my website www.fertilityfundamentals.com.

My guest today is Dr. Laura Von Hagen ND. Laura completed a Bachelor of Science Honours Degree with Specialization in Kinesiology at Queen’s University, a Master’s of Science in Clinical Anatomy at Western University, and then she graduated with a Doctor of Naturopathy from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. Upon graduating, she was honoured to receive the Humanitarian Award, which is given to the graduating student who has best exemplified dedication to the betterment and service of humanity. Laura is a practicing naturopathic doctor in Toronto, Canada and a current board member for Conceivable Dreams: The OHIP for IVF Coalition.  Social media: IG: @drvonhagen Website: www.lauravonhagen.com Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/drvonhagenND/ If you enjoyed today’s episode, subscribe to the Fertility Stories podcast and leave a review. Podcast freebie: 7 day fertility optimizing meal plan with recipes and grocery list available for download through my website www.fertilityfundamentals.com.