Episode description

Join Paulette and Abbe for this conversation on Not to go through anything hard alone if you don't have to

About Abbe:

Abbe Feder (FEED-er) founded InCircle Fertility after emerging on the other side of her all-consuming struggle with infertility and pregnancy loss. Combining professional expertise, industry know-how, and an abundance of empathy and compassion, InCircle Fertility provides coaching to individuals and couples all over the world and wherever they are on their path to parenthood.

Takeaways:

• Infertility can have a significant impact on marriage, causing strain and communication challenges.
• Statistics show that infertility affects a significant number of couples, highlighting the need for support and understanding.
• Different perspectives on family and desires for children can create tension and conflict within a marriage.
• The dilemma of frozen embryos raises legal and emotional considerations that couples must navigate.
• Seeking support from experts can help couples navigate the challenges of infertility and make informed decisions.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Background

01:16 Abbe's Personal Journey

05:15 The Assumption of Easy Pregnancy

07:25 The Impact of Stress on Fertility

09:09 Supporting Clients in the Infertility Journey

12:33 Assessing Physical and Medical Factors

13:09 Balancing Physical, Financial, and Emotional Well-being

14:01 The Emotional and Physical Roller Coaster of Hormone Treatments

17:40 The Need for Control and Surrender in the Infertility Journey

18:46 Infertility and its Impact on Marriage

19:40 Statistics on Infertility

20:10 Communication Challenges

21:24 Different Perspectives on Family

22:25 The Impact on Marriage

23:49 Considering Different Paths

24:02 Options for Frozen Embryos

25:26 Strain on the Marriage

26:23 Seeking Support and Expert Help

27:09 Divorce and Frozen Embryos

29:40 Legal and Emotional Considerations

30:08 Litigation and Privacy Concerns

31:01 Conscious Choices in Marriage

32:27 The Brave New World of Technology

33:25 The Importance of Knowledge and Support

34:02 Contacting and Working with Abbe

34:27 Contacting and Working with Paulette