Mind Body Mother22 Aug 2024

Everything You Need to Know About IVF: Coffee Date Episode with Fertility Clinic Nurse Jill Herrick

Jill is a mom to two IVF babies and works as a nurse at the fertility clinic that helped grow her family. We get into the behind the scenes details of what happens during every single step of the In vitro fertilization process from the retrieval to genetic testing, fresh vs. frozen transfers and beyond. Jill’s personal and professional expertise make this a unique glimpse into the in depth science of what’s happening during the process, as well as the real talk around things like what its like to be bloated and not fit into your clothes because of the meds.

We discuss:

-Jill’s story of having 2 IVF babies and a natural pregnancy in between that ended in miscarriage

-A deep dive on each step of the IVF process and what to expect

-Tips for taking care of yourself to get through the challenges of fertility treatments

-IUI (Intrauterine insemination) vs. IVF and the differences

-PCOS (Poly Cystic Ovary Syndrome) and how it relates to IUI and IVF

-How to optimize your chances of IVF success

-Jill’s experience getting back to strength training years after a tough birth experience with her second child

Whether you are curious to learn more about IVF for yourself, understand what a friend or loved one is going through or just to stay informed about this increasingly common option for people to grow their families, this episode is packed with so much helpful info!

For more on IVF, check out ⁠Episode 6⁠, ⁠Episode 15⁠ and ⁠Episode 16⁠

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IVF Resources from Jill:

Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology

American Society for Reproductive Medicine

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This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice.

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