You want a baby, but you need one missing piece to complete the picture—a surrogate. Whether you have a medical issue or are a single man or gay couple, a gestational carrier can help you become a parent. Join Dr. Carrie Bedient from The Fertility Center of Las Vegas, Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center and Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center as they chat with Dr. Jenny Brown from Northeastern Reproductive Medicine about finding the right person to carry your baby. From finances and psychological issues to medical and legal questions, learn how the process of finding a gestational carrier works.
Ep. 163: It’s Time for a Fertility Mash-Up—Answering a Variety of Listener Questions
Our savvy listeners ask the best questions, so we decided to share a few of them with you. Join Dr. Carrie Bedient from The Fertility Center of Las Vegas, Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center and Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center as they talk about a hodge podge of fertility topics. Whether they are addressing clinical issues like cysts or structural issues or powerful topics like how a rape survivor deals with her fear of treatment and obgyn procedures, our compassionate doctors have the answers you need.
Ep 162: IUI—Not Your Mother’s “Turkey Baster” method
It’s time to inject a few facts into your knowledge about IUI. Join Dr. Carrie Bedient from The Fertility Center of Las Vegas, Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center and Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center as they zero in on intrauterine insemination. Learn more about the procedure, how it works and who the best candidates are for this fertility treatment.
Ep 161: Everything You Wanted to Know about Tubal Issues
Say “tubal issues” and most people don’t know what you mean. Say it to someone who is having fertility issues, and they 100% get it. Join Dr. Carrie Bedient from The Fertility Center of Las Vegas, Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center and Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center as they answer listeners’ questions about fallopian tubes and infertility. From wanting to get pregnant after voluntary sterilization to a missing tube or past ectopic pregnancies, our docs have the answers.
Ep 160: Preimplantation Genetic Testing—What it Can and Can’t Tell Us
What’s the scoop about PGT-A? Join Dr. Carrie Bedient from The Fertility Center of Las Vegas, Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center and Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center for straight talk about preimplantation genetic testing that screens embryos created through IVF for chromosomal abnormalities. While it’s not a crystal ball, testing does detect certain genetic defects. Our docs discuss carrier screening, too.
Ep 159: “My AMH is Dropping” – Answering Listener Questions About Recurrent Miscarriages
Feeling lost and confused about recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL)? Curious about how others cope with the difficulties of miscarriages?Join Dr. Carrie Bedient from The Fertility Center of Las Vegas, Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center and Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center as they answer listener questions regarding chemical pregnancies, pregnancy tracking procedures such as NIPT, and hormonal issues that may or may not attribute to RPL.
Ep 158: How to Prepare for an IVF Cycle
So, you’ve made the decision to go for it, and you’re getting ready for an IVF cycle. What can you do now to increase your chances of success? Join Dr. Carrie Bedient from The Fertility Center of Las Vegas, Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center and Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center as they discuss ways to maximize your mental and physical health in the weeks or months leading up to IVF. They also provide specific information about necessary tests, lifestyle factors that affect male and female fertility, and supplements that may contribute to better outcomes.
Ep 157: IVF Phase Two – What to Expect After Egg Retrieval
Knowing what to expect at every stage of your IVF cycle can provide great peace of mind during an often-stressful time. Join Dr. Carrie Bedient from The Fertility Center of Las Vegas, Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center and Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center as they discuss what to expect after egg retrieval, from waking up in the operating room through the next several weeks as you prepare your body for embryo transfer. They also provide helpful advice on how to best take care of yourself during the post-retrieval period.
Ep 156: Busting Some Myths About How to Get Pregnant
If you’re trying to conceive, you’ve probably encountered plenty of “helpful tips” for getting pregnant faster. But will eating oysters or elevating your hips after sex really help you get pregnant? If you time sex just right, are you really more likely to have a boy or a girl? Join Dr. Carrie Bedient from The Fertility Center of Las Vegas, Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center and Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center as they play a game of “true or false” with these and other bits of advice you may have heard along your TTC journey.
Ep 155: From Heartbreak to Hope – Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
Few things are more heartbreaking than recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL). However, the right treatments can help you bring home a healthy baby. Join Dr. Carrie Bedient from The Fertility Center of Las Vegas, Dr. Abby Eblen from Nashville Fertility Center and Dr. Susan Hudson from Texas Fertility Center as they speak with Dr. Amy Beckley of Proov about recurrent pregnancy loss. Listen as Dr. Beckley shares her story and she and the Fertility Docs discuss the diagnostic tools, treatment options and support groups for RPL.