Modern Parenthood with Dr. Dorette Noorhasan

In this episode of Modern Parenthood, Nicole shares the emotional reality of adoption, the uncertainty adoptive parents experience before parental rights are surrendered, navigating another miscarriage while caring for her newborn son, and why she ultimately decided to pursue IVF. 00:00 - The Emotional Reality of Adoption 02:18 - Choosing Adoption After Pregnancy Loss 03:29 - Pregnant Again While...

After getting pregnant on her very first try, Nicole Kasper thought her journey to motherhood had begun. Then a prenatal screening indicated a high likelihood of trisomy 13, leading to a devastating diagnosis and an impossible decision about a deeply wanted pregnancy. In this episode of Modern Parenthood, Nicole shares her deeply personal experience with pregnancy loss, recurrent miscarriage, chem...

Parenting is exhausting, but what happens when you combine newborns, infertility battles, and the sudden onset of perimenopause? Dr. Kate White and Jay White break down the realities of perimenopause and the hidden midlife adjustments families face.  In this episode, we explore the distinct advantages of having children in your 40s, from having a completely different value system to greater financ...

You finally had the baby you worked so hard for so why don't you feel like yourself? Becoming a parent after infertility can bring incredible joy, but it can also come with unexpected grief, anxiety, hormonal changes, relationship challenges, and a loss of identity especially for women navigating motherhood during perimenopause and midlife. In this episode of Modern Parenthood, Dr. Noorhasan sits...

What does it really mean to become a parent, and does it matter how you get there? In this episode of Modern Parenthood, we sit down with Katy, President and CEO of Egg Donor & Surrogate Solutions, to challenge some of the biggest misconceptions surrounding surrogacy and alternative paths to parenthood. If you're navigating your own fertility journey and would like a private consultation from...

How do you find a surrogate? How do you become a surrogate? How does IVF work with a surrogate? Today, our guest, Katy Encalade, the President & CEO of Egg Donor & Surrogate Solutions, helps answer these questions.  If you're navigating your own fertility journey and would like a private consultation from Dr. Noorhasan, you can email her at themodernparenthoodpodcast@gmail.com. FOLLOW DR....

Did you know that untreated dental disease can transfer across the placental barrier and directly affect the health of a fetus?   In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Kraipak to uncover the vital connection between oral hygiene, reproductive health, and achieving a healthy pregnancy. We discuss the safety of digital X-rays while pregnant, managing pregnancy gingivitis, and why expectant mothers m...

If you are trying to get pregnant or navigating IVF, your oral health might be playing a much bigger role than you realize. In this episode of Modern Parenthood, we’re exploring the surprising connection between oral health, fertility, IVF, and pregnancy with dentist Dr. Naira Kraipak. From bleeding gums and hormonal changes to gum disease and inflammation, your mouth may play a bigger role in you...

No one should have to discover these truths after years of infertility. In this episode, two leading fertility physicians have the conversation they wish every patient could hear before beginning IVF. From misleading celebrity pregnancy stories to misunderstood success rates, fertility myths continue to give families unrealistic expectations and false hope. If you're trying to conceive, or think y...

No one tells you how hard it is to know what advice to trust when you're trying to have a baby. Should you take all those supplements? Are expensive IVF add-ons worth it? Could another country offer treatment options you don't have? This episode answers those questions with real insight from Dr. Noorhasan and Dr. Kayal. They two fertility specialists who have helped families around the world. Toge...

In this episode of the Modern Parenthood Podcast, OBGYN Dr. Roxanne Pero shares her own deeply personal infertility journey after years of helping other women become mothers. From endometriosis and fibroids to IVF, adoption, and eventually becoming a parent herself, Dr. Pero explains how these experiences transformed both her life and the way she cares for patients. If you're navigating your own f...

What happens when the doctor who helps bring babies into the world can't have one herself? In this heartfelt episode of Modern Parenthood , OB-GYN Dr. Roxanne Pero shares the emotional reality behind her own four-year infertility journey. After multiple IVF cycles, unexplained infertility, an endometriosis diagnosis, heartbreaking setbacks, a failed adoption match, and finally pregnancy, she opens...

After three years of infertility, influencer Kayla Varney knew it was time to try IVF. In this episode, Dr. Dorette Noorhasan sits down with Kayla to talk through her full journey. The decision to start IVF, egg retrieval, PGT genetic testing, a delayed frozen embryo transfer, and finally welcoming her daughter. DISCLAIMER: Please note that the content of this podcast does not establish a physicia...

After three years of unexplained infertility, Kayla thought she might never grow her family again. In this emotional episode of Modern Parenthood, Kayla shares the heartbreaking reality of secondary infertility, the mental toll of trying to conceive, the financial burden of IVF, and the unforgettable Disney World moment that finally convinced her it was time to begin IVF. DISCLAIMER: Please note t...

Sarah grew up believing that, as a member of the LGBTQ+ community, becoming a parent might never be possible. After years of infertility, multiple failed fertility treatments, several IVF transfers, and nearly five years of emotional ups and downs, she finally welcomed the two daughters she had always dreamed of. In this powerful Pride Month conversation, Sarah joins Dr. Dorette Noorhasan to share...

In this inspiring Modern Parenthood episode, Sarah Peacock shares her emotional journey through infertility, IVF, reciprocal IVF, egg donation, divorce, and becoming a single mom by choice. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, Sarah faced years of challenges, failed embryo transfers, financial hurdles, and difficult decisions before finally welcoming her two daughters, Willow and Luna. Her story i...

June is Pride Month, and on this episode of Modern Parenthood, Dr. Noorhasan welcomes Hayley and Abby to share their inspiring journey to parenthood as a same-sex couple. From meeting in college and navigating the process of coming out, to overcoming challenges, finding support, and ultimately building the family they always dreamed of, their story is filled with honesty, resilience, and love. Hay...

Dr. Noorhasan sits down with Haley and Abby to share their journey as a same-sex couple navigating fertility treatments, family dynamics, and the challenges of building a family in Arkansas. From coming out and finding support to becoming parents and creating the life they always dreamed of, they offer an honest, heartfelt look at LGBTQ+ parenthood. Whether you're exploring your own path to parent...

Infertility impacts more than just your body, it can take a major toll on your mental health. In this episode, we discuss how anxiety, depression, grief, and stress affect patients navigating fertility treatment. They explain when therapy may be enough, when medication should be considered, and why Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is often one of the most effective tools for managing infertility...

This Mental Health Awareness Month we welcomed Dr. Kathy Raju on the show. Dr. Raju is a board-certified psychiatrist with over 27 years of experience and she came on the show to discuss the intersection of mental health and infertility.  So let’s start by just taking a look at stress: Understanding the Layers of Stress Infertility treatments can introduce unique types of chronic stress that can t...

Any expectant mom wants to do the best they can for their future baby by optimizing their health physically. But what about mentally? Today we have Dr. Raju to discuss the often-ignored topic of mental health for those hoping to expect. DISCLAIMER: Please note that the content of this podcast does not establish a physician-patient relationship and I encourage you to speak with your treating provid...

What does it look like to test for sperm and do a semen analysis? Why is it important? These are some of things we look at in today's episode DISCLAIMER: Please note that the content of this podcast does not establish a physician-patient relationship and I encourage you to speak with your treating provider. If you have questions you'd like Dr. Noorhasan to address, drop her a line at themodernpare...

Male infertility is more common than most people think — and it IS treatable. In this episode of the Modern Parenthood Podcast, Dr. Dorette Noorhasan is joined by urologist and male infertility specialist Dr. Andrew Sun to break down exactly what treatment options are available after a diagnosis. Over 50–60% of infertility cases involve a male factor. The sooner both partners are evaluated, the be...

Think infertility is just a women's issue? Think again. In this eye-opening episode of the Modern Parenthood Podcast, Dr. Dorette Noorhasan is joined by Dr. Andrew Sun. A trained urologist who specializes exclusively in male infertility and sexual medicine to break down everything men need to know about their reproductive health. From decoding a semen analysis to understanding how testosterone the...

Think egg donation depletes your eggs? Worried your baby might look like the surrogate? Concerned surrogates are only doing it for the money? Think again. In this episode, board-certified reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Noorhasan tackles the biggest myths surrounding donor eggs, donor sperm, and gestational surrogacy drawing on nearly two decades of practice and her personal journey as a parent t...