Fertility in Focus by Fertility Matters Canada

Send us Fan Mail In this episode on Fertility in Focus, we learn about Keith Buis’ six year fertility journey. Keith is from St. John’s, Newfoundland and a fierce advocate for equal access to fertility services. At the start of his journey with his wife, Amanda, they never could have imagined the lengths they would travel to start their family. Their journey started with in-province treatment, pro...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Fertility in Focus, we sit down with Dr. Al Yuzpe to discuss how to find the right clinic for you. Dr. Yuzpe is a co-founder and co-director of Olive Fertility Centre . As Canada's most senior Reproductive Endocrinologist, he has been involved in IVF for the past 30 years and in the field of infertility for the past 43 years. If you've ever been confus...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we are joined by not one but two, incredible individuals, Baden and Zane Colt, who are intended parents by surrogacy, expecting their first child in July 2023. Baden and Zane get raw and real with their journey, which begins with Baden's childhood epilepsy diagnosis and their lead-up to today where they are working with their surrogate, Ashley, who is 24.5 we...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we hear from Dr. Ari Baratz who shares the ins and outs of embryo transfers. The process of an embryo transfer can be complicated and confusing, so Fertility Matters Canada wanted to bring you a guide to help you navigate it all. Dr. Baratz will walk you through what's involved in the process from start to finish, so you'll know exactly what's going...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Ingrid Lai, MD, MSc, FRCSC, GREI, to discuss the pre-conception phase and what one should consider to optimally prepare for conception and a pregnancy. Dr. Lai also shares the things one can do to make changes to improve chances of conception if they have comorbidities. Tune in now! More About Dr. Lai Dr. Lai earned her medical degree (MD) in...

Send us Fan Mail In this raw and emotional episode, Carolynn sits down with Layla Michaels, a fertility patient with a powerful story and mission to support those trying to conceive. Layla has been living and learning about fertility through her own journey since 2018. She is a mother to a little boy who never came home from the hospital, a step-mom, partner, and infertility bad ass/warrior.  She...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode on Fertility in Focus, Shania Bhopa is taking the mic to talk about what it means for young people who want to take control of their fertility. At 25-years-old, Shania is sharing her journey egg freezing on social media to stimulate awareness about fertility and the importance of opening up the conversation about non-traditional family planning. Shania's story...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode on Fertility in Focus, we are having Emily Getz on the show! Emily is a fertility mindset coach and the founder of Day 1 , a first of its kind fertility support network and host of The Day 1 Podcast .  In October 2019, Emily was pregnant with her second child whom she lost unexpectedly at six months pregnant, due to an external infection. This experience changed he...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode on Fertility in Focus, Carolynn is joined by Naturopathic Doctor and IVF mama herself, Dr. Laura von Hagen, MSc, ND, to talk about polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).  Dr. Laura fundamentally believes in empowering her patients to achieve their ultimate goal: having a healthy pregnancy and baby. While it is common to feel isolated and uncertain while trying to concei...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode on Fertility in Focus, we are joined by Fertility Warrior and Coach, all the way from Australia, Jennifer Robertson. She shares her seven-year fertility journey and the emotional rollercoaster she endured, as well as the key lessons she learned along the way. It's a great episode for anyone who is struggling with infertility or has a loved one who...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we're talking about intimacy as a couple during fertility treatment. In this episode on Fertility in Focus, Carolynn Dubé is joined by Miss. Conception Coach, Chiemi Rajamahendran, to talk about how intimacy can change during treatment, and what you can do to normalize those changes. Chiemi shares her tips for creating spaces for intimacy throughout the process of...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode, Carolynn has an in-depth discussion with the self-professed kegel maven herself, The Vagina Coach , Kim Vopni, about the pelvic floor and how it impacts fertility. Kim is a certified fitness professional who became passionate about spreading information on pelvic health after the birth of her first child over 18 years ago. In this episode, Kim walks us...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode, Carolynn sits down with The Infertility Man himself, Jon Summers, to discuss the male experience of infertility. After having testicular cancer, Jon believed he could never have biological children. With his partner, Laura, he embarked on a fertility journey that included 15 IVF cycles, 2 sperm retrieval surgeries, and thousands of injections. He discu...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode, Carolynn Dubé sits down with Dr. Ashley Margeson, a Naturopathic Doctor who is obsessed with hormones and the role they play in our lives. In their discussion, they dive into how burnout plays a role in fertility journeys. Dr. Margeson shares her expertise around where burnout comes from, how to identify it, and how to regulate it. If you’re trying to conce...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we're joined by Canadian entertainment reporter, producer, content creator, and public speaking coach, Teri Hart . In this discussion, Teri shares her six-year journey with infertility, including her experience with five miscarriages and the multiple routes she took to try to start a family. Today, she's "proudly an infertile woman" who lives c...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we are honoured to have Reproductive Endocrinologist and Fertility Specialist, Dr. Prati Sharma, join us on Fertility in Focus to discuss fertility preservation. The topic of fertility preservation is a sensitive one that can be hard to discuss, but Dr. Sharma is an expert in the field who has been helping people navigate their fertility options for years.  She sh...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Fertility in Focus by Fertility Matters Canada! In this week’s episode, you will meet our Host, Carolynn Dubé, the Executive Director of Fertility Matters Canada (FMC) . FMC is the leading national patient-focused organization providing free support, public education, and advocacy for equitable access to fertility care in Canada. Whether you are considering your future...