5 podcasts for couples struggling with infertility
Going through infertility can feel tough and overwhelming. Often, you lack the time or energy to find advice in books or on social media. Contrary to books, podcasts are easier to access and can be a valuable partner on your fertility journey. We have found 5 great podcasts for couples going through infertility.
During fertility treatment, you receive a lot of information, often creating a lot of concerns and questions. Not many people in fertility treatment have a lot of surplus energy to read through books about infertility. Luckily, there are other ways to seek advice and comfort during your treatment. In this blog post, we will share some of the best fertility podcasts for couples dealing with infertility. Whether you are looking for medical information or emotional support, there is a podcast for you. So, get your headphones ready and let's get started.
The Fertility Podcast
If you are looking for support and information while trying to conceive or going through fertility treatment, The Fertility Podcast is a good place to start. Hosted by Natalie Silverman, the podcast combines real-life experiences with conversations with fertility experts. Episodes cover topics such as infertility, IVF, fertility testing and donor conception, offering practical advice and different perspectives that can help you feel more informed and supported during treatment.
Fertility Docs Uncensored
There are many strategies couples can use to cope with their infertility. One strategy many people use is education. By educating yourself about infertility and what causes it, you may gain some more understanding of the situation, hopefully leading to more comfort. If you are interested in educating yourself, you should listen to the podcast Fertility Docs Uncensored hosted by Dr. Susan Hudson, Dr. Abby Eblen, and Dr. Carrie Bedient. The three doctors use the podcast to separate facts from fiction and share their experiences with fertility treatment.
Fertility Friday Radio
During treatment, you stumble on different myths regarding fertility treatment and pregnancy. Many of the myths are false, but some of them are actually true. In Fertility Friday Radio, the host Lisa Hendrickson-Jack delivers in-depth interviews with relevant guests while debunking myths associated with fertility treatment. The podcast is also a great introduction to the Fertility awareness-based Methods (FAB) of family planning.
Matt and Doree’s Eggcellent Adventure
It does not get more personal than Matt Mira and Doree Shafrir’s Eggcellent Adventure. Listen to Matt and Doree unfold their journey to parenthood, as they spent almost two and a half years, a lot of money, and nearly 100 episodes of the podcast trying to conceive. Because Matt and Doree choose to share their journey during treatment, you get a personal insight into the life of a couple in fertility treatment. You witness their ups and downs and hear their thoughts about each other and their future as a family.
Let’s Talk Fertility
Let’s Talk Fertility is another unique podcast providing the listener with insight into Izzy and Harry Judd’s journey towards parenthood. Izzy is the author of the best-selling book Dare To Dream, but she had more to share about fertility treatment and infertility. The result was the podcast Let’s Talk Fertility, where Izzy and her husband Harry explore other people’s paths to parenthood while interviewing relevant experts on fertility. During her treatment, Izzy found a community of other women struggling with infertility, and the support she got was invaluable. She hopes to create a similar community with her podcast, and hopefully help other women in a similar situation.
Moving forward with fertility treatment
Infertility is common. 15% of all couples trying to conceive, will struggle with infertility at some point. Many couples find a way to overcome it, either by continuing fertility treatment or through the use of donor gametes.
Getting pregnant with donor sperm is an option if the problem is caused by male infertility. You are always welcome to contact our Customer Care Consultants if you consider using a sperm donor to fulfil your dreams of parenthood.
Resources for people in fertility treatment
At Cryos, we want to help and inform our customers to provide the best possible journey towards parenthood. Fertility treatment is like a rollercoaster, and you will experience a lot of ups and downs. We have tried to help you by creating blog posts relevant to each stage of the process: