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The Infertile Mafia: Real talk about infertility, IVF, and trying to conceive.

Being infertile sucks. Co-hosts Sarah and Kaela are your friends who get it. This is a podcast by real women sharing truths about the hardships and hilarity of infertility, IVF, and trying to conceive.
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Episodes

Testing? Testing? 123???

Kaela and Sarah talk about all the female diagnostic tests the ladies have to endure before they can start fertility treatments- from blood tests all the way to surgery. They have had pretty much every test between the two of them and tell you what to expect and how to prepare. Kaela also gives a great analogy on how the hormones during a menstrual cycle work! Email questions, comments, and other mafia matters to infertilemafia@gmail.com Join the closed Facebook group(s): The Infertile Mafia The...

Apr 27, 20181 hr 9 minEp. 8

Bonus: NIAW - Watch us Flip the Script

Kaela and Sarah talk about Resolve, National Infertility Awareness Week, and what they (and others) are doing to #flipthescrip. They also share stories from listeners about their unique infertility journeys. Visit www.resolve.org to learn more about their mission and get involved. Email questions, comments, and other mafia matters to infertilemafia@gmail.com Join the closed Facebook group(s): The Infertile Mafia The Infertile Mafia - Bosses & Babies Follow on Instagram: @infertilemafiapodcas...

Apr 27, 201838 minEp. 7

Adventures in the Jerk Off Room

Sarah and Kaela get balls deep into male infertility! Male factor infertility accounts for 40% of infertility diagnosis. Find out some of the causes, treatments, and diagnostic tests for men. Also, hear Kaela’s interview with her husband, Bill, and listen to him talk about that time he missed the cup for a semen sample. Kaela & Sarah will also share others stories of their adventures in the jerk off room including; overhearing people eating, a wife standing guard outside a public restroom, a...

Apr 20, 20181 hr 20 minEp. 6

RE there yet?

Kaela & Sarah discuss infertility around the holidays and April Fool’s Day pregnancy announcements. Plus, they give tips and advice on choosing a Reproductive Endocrinologist - how to find one, how to prepare for your first visit, and what to expect! They also discuss the stigma of infertility, why it exists, and ways we can eliminate it - you’re already doing one of them. Kaela referenced this helpful article from the Stirrup Queens about questions for your RE: https://www.stirrup-queens.co...

Apr 20, 20181 hr 4 minEp. 5

Are you a POASer?

Sarah & Kaela discuss the dreaded two week wait - and some practical (and not so practical) ways to cope with it. They also share experiences from other Mafia members about how their lives changed when they told people they were trying to conceive. Here’s some hints: overbearing Mom’s, awkward family gatherings, and friends who sarcastically offer up their husband’s sperm...yeah you read that right. Email questions, comments, and other mafia matters to infertilemafia@gmail.com Join the close...

Apr 11, 201849 minEp. 4

WTF is TTC???

Kaela & Sarah dive deep into what it means to be a TTCer! In this episode, they explore a number of things people do when trying to conceive. Some practical, some not so much! Included in the conversation are - ovulation trackers, cervical checks, timed sex, acupuncture, fertility diets, supplements, and ball cooling underwear (to name a few)! We also gave a product shoutout that we inadvertently got W-R-O-N-G! Can you spot it?! Don’t worry, we correct ourselves in an upcoming episode. ;-) h...

Apr 11, 20181 hr 5 minEp. 3

Join the Mafia

Meet Sarah & Kaela and hear about their experience with infertility! Also, hear from other members of the Mafia about good AND bad advice they’ve received about trying to get pregnant. And if you’re new to the TTC (Trying To Conceive) community, learn some of the most common acronyms you keep seeing over and over again! Email questions, comments, and other mafia matters to infertilemafia@gmail.com Join the closed Facebook group(s): The Infertile Mafia The Infertile Mafia - Bosses & Babie...

Apr 11, 20181 hr 1 minEp. 2

Infertile Mafia Teaser

The infertility community is bold, resilient, and fiercely loyal! Join the Infertile Mafia to talk about surviving and thriving infertility! In this intro episode, meet Sarah and Kaela, two infertile friends who found each other in the most conventional way - through YouTube talking about their lady parts. Follow on Instagram @infertilemafia and join the Facebook group - The Infertile Mafia Email questions or comments to be featured on the podcast to infertilemafia@gmail.com...

Apr 11, 20182 minEp. 1
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