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“We’re just two people who wanted to have a baby”: A Conversation with America’s First IVF Mom
In this milestone 100th episode of the AllPaths podcast, hosts Emily and Lauren welcome Judy Carr, the first mother through IVF in the United States. Judy shares the story of her pioneering path to parenthood in the 1980s, which began with three ectopic...
Challenge Accepted: Building a Global PCOS/PMOS Movement
When Sasha Ottey was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (recently renamed PMOS, or Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome) in 2008, her doctor handed her a brief pamphlet and told her not to worry about her irregular cycles, just to “come back when...
Patient Checklist: Preparing for Your First Reproductive Genetic Counseling Session
Preparing for a genetic counseling appointment can feel overwhelming, but taking a few organized steps beforehand can help you feel more in control and ensure you make the most of your time with your counselor. This checklist is based on our conversation...
The “Funky Chromosome” Bedtime Story
In this episode, we sit down with Kelsey Reynolds, a Board-Certified Reproductive Genetic Counselor with a unique entry into the field. Inspired by her own parents' decade-long journey with infertility and her mother’s bedtime stories explaining their...
Do Something: How to Show Up for Someone Navigating Infertility and Loss
By Caitlin Vinter, LICSW, PMH-C It was after my third miscarriage, after my therapist had been encouraging me to find a support group, that I made my way to AllPaths. By this point, I had been struggling with recurrent pregnancy loss for over a year. I was...
Building a Bigger Table
Content Warning: Please note that this conversation includes discussions of domestic violence and child abuse. Take care of yourself while listening and see below for helpful support resources. Every child deserves a foundation of unconditional love,...