Born for This

Welcome to "Fertility Focus," your weekly dive into the latest in fertility news! I’m your host Elizabeth, and each week, I’ll bring you the most important updates, breakthroughs, and discussions from the world of reproductive health. From cutting-edge research and medical advancements to personal stories and policy changes, I’ve got you covered. Whether you’re navigating your own fertil...

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Today's guest is none other than my dear friend, Louise Brown. We chat about what this experience is like being "firsts" and we compare notes about what we've been asked over the years!

A not-so-solo episode today!

This episode features discussion between Elizabeth Carr, the first U.S. IVF baby, and Dr. Matthew Pollard, a reproductive urologist specializing in male fertility. They discussed Pollard's career path and specialization in male fertility as well as the importance of providing easy access to male fertility testing and educating patients.

When I first met Kristin, she just felt like a breath of fresh air and a place I could seek some solace (listen to the funny way we met in the opener!) As a personal coach, she helps with mindset for those going through fertility treatments. But she's also just so darn fun to chat with!

Jamie joins Elizabeth on the podcast today to chat about ART of all kinds (the kind we create from our minds, as well as A.R.T -- assisted reproductive technologies.

In this solo episode I get really personal about trying to balance the 2 sides of my life: Wanting to be the outspoken first IVF baby and advocate, while also not wanting to be seen as ONLY that.

Sarah is a lovely human and wonderful resource for so, so many! We talk about how she came to the fertility world and the mission of Jewish Fertility Foundation.

What's the ONE thing everyone always wants to know about being an IVF baby? I dive into that on today's episode!

I'm a huge lab nerd, and Alease, an embryologist, knows a thing or two about the lab! We nerd out in this episode and chat about some fun facts you may not know!

I promised you all that this podcast wasn't just going to be interviews with others, but that it would also be an inside glimpse into my life. Hear about my adventures last night and why I got to meet someone who worked at NASA.

Enjoy this mini episode for a glimpse of what this podcast will dive into! I start with a little-known story about the IVF clinic where I was born in Norfolk, Virginia!

Home testing is helping transform reproductive care. I speak with Dr. Donna Session who has researched just that! We also share a personal connection, which always reminds me just how small this industry is, and just how far we've come.  I hope you enjoy our conversation! 

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Today I'm chatting with my friend Marc Sherman from Organic Conceptions.  Organic Conceptions provides the latest in cognitive-based therapy, cortisol testing, and emotional health support to help you reduce stress and restore joy as you try to get pregnant. The mental health part of your fertility journey is one that I know you have heard me talk about before (listen to the episode I did on...

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I had the pleasure of speaking recently with Dr. Serena Chen and Steve Hsu about PGT-P.  I wanted to chat about PGT-P specifically because it has recently been the focus of quite a bit of media attention. PGT-P is a genetic test specifically designed to screen polygenic, or “many gene” disorders.  This episode covers what PGT-P is and why there has been so much media attention surroundin...

This one is straight from my heart to yours.  I see you. 

SHOW NOTES:  Go listen to or watch Deepa's TedX Talk . I'll wait. Warning: You might need tissues (I did!). What I love about this conversation is how deeply honest and truthful Deepa is about her path to creating a family. After 12 years of trying nearly everything, Deepa opens up about the overwhelm and desperation she felt, and how, with a photo delivered to her email it all melted away.&n...

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SHOW NOTES: In her own words...  "At 36 I received the news no woman ever wants to hear. 'Sorry, but you can't have your own children.' I just sat there and couldn't say a thing. I knew there had to be other options, but they were making it clear that my chances sat around 1%. After reeling from the news, I decided to make my own plan B. Through a natural approach with included non-toxic...

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SHOW NOTES:  Sam went through many doctors and many tries before she found a solution that worked to create the family she wanted. It wasn't a straight line, but it's a journey she now wouldn't change.  What is embryo donation?  Contact Elizabeth and leave her a question here: https://www.ejordancarr.com/contact Support this podcast via Patreon & get exclusive bonus content&nbsp...

Contact Elizabeth and leave her a question here: https://www.ejordancarr.com/contact   Primer on IVF: What is IVF?    Check out a clip from when Elizabeth & Louise Brown met for the first time   Read more about about Elizabeth's birth from "American Experience"  Elizabeth & Dr. Wirth meet for the first time Read Dr. Wirth's obituary