geriatric pregnancy

Trigger warning: infertility, pregnancy loss, pregnancy

In this interview, Jen Miller, a realtor based in Denver, shares her story of becoming a single mother by choice. She provides an honest insight into dealing with the intricacies of IVF treatments, fertility challenges, failed pregnancies and the hardships that come with the decision to have a baby. Jen explored the process of choosing a sperm donor and the struggle of deciding whether to use her eggs or a donor's eggs. At several points on her journey, she experienced failed pregnancies and had to make difficult decisions to keep trying or to stop. Throughout it all, she maintained her career and kept on thriving in her professional life. At the end of her journey, she managed to get a healthy pregnancy, leading to the birth of her son Brooks, who is now four years old.

Connect with Jen on Instagram @JQMiller15

00:00 Introduction: The Decision to Become a Single Mom

01:06 Podcast Begins: Welcoming the Guest

01:29 Introducing Jen Miller: A Single Mom by Choice

02:32 The Stigma of Geriatric Pregnancy

04:55 The Journey Begins: Choosing a Sperm Donor

07:46 The Reality of IVF and Egg Freezing

15:47 The Emotional Rollercoaster of Failed Attempts

20:40 The Importance of a Support System

23:30 The Challenges of Balancing Work and Fertility Treatments

25:01 Introduction and Misunderstandings

25:40 The Journey of Egg Retrieval

26:38 The Struggles of Waiting and Uncertainty

28:06 The Emotional Rollercoaster of IVF

32:20 The Decision to Use a Donor

34:04 The Challenges of Finding a Donor

37:19 The Joy and Fear of Pregnancy

41:10 The Reality of Being a Single Mom

48:46 The Balance of Motherhood and Career

49:38 Conclusion and Contact Information

This episode is for our mamas who are 35 years or older and planning to have an unmedicated birth. While some would consider your pregnancy to be "geriatric," being prepared and selecting the right provider can make a huge difference!

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• ACOG's "Pregnancy at Age 35 Years or Older" Article
• ACOG's "Having a Baby After Age 35: How Aging Affects Fertility and Pregnancy"
• Evidenced Based Birth: Evidence on: Pregnancy at Age 35 and Older

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It’s that time again! Yes. Time for another captivating episode of The Gripe Session Podcast, where your hosts, our lovely Gripe Gals, bring you into their world of candid conversations and captivating stories from their daily lives. 

In this episode, Chika shares her recent experience with a potent over-the-counter sleep aid (we won’t name names right now, you’ll have to listen in to find out more!) and providing a unique perspective on the topic. This segues into a conversation on insights into pregnancy and morning sickness remedies, making it a treasure trove of advice for our listeners, including advocating for yourself with medical professionals. Shanea shares a brief update on her ongoing journey with her PT treatment for her pelvic tilt, with more updates promised in future episodes. As always, the conversation takes interesting turns touching on many other topics and spirited dialog that will leave you craving more. Don’t miss out! 

Usually you'd only hear Steph and her guest for our KICBUMP episodes, but today is a little different! Laura has recently begun her fertility journey and is assessing her options such as egg freezing. In today's KICBUMP episode, you'll hear where Laura is currently at plus her experience so far, along with some very informative answers from Dr Sneha Wadhwani; the Clinical Director & Head of GP for Wellbeing and Women’s Health at a clinic in Sydney.

If you're someone who has every wondered how to go about checking your fertility, in today's episode you'll find out what you need to ask for when you go to the doctors, which tests are actually done and what they're testing for, when you should consider egg freezing and the process involved, and what happens to your egg quality as you get older.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes we bring you medical experts or health and wellness specialists, and other times we interview women with fascinating backgrounds and unique experiences in hopes that you might relate, feel seen, and if something funny comes up, laugh. This is one of those episodes. Sabina Vajrača is a Bosnian-American director/writer/producer who immigrated to the U.S. as a war refugee, and her dear friend Flora Natalia Diaz is a Jewish-Uruguayan actor, and one of those moms whose pregnancy was so ridiculously referred to as "geriatric". We talk about the trauma that comes from being affected by war, the life-changing mental health benefits of therapy, meditation, and mindfulness, and how you can have a midlife crisis even if you've followed your dreams. You will be touched by friendship, inspired by resilience, and possibly ruined for life when you hear a hemorrhoid story for the ages. Seriously... we thought we'd heard it all until this one. We hope this episode makes your balls sing. (You'll learn what that means when you listen!)

Handles and sites
Sabina's website
Instagram for her new film Sevap/Mitzvah
Facebook for Sevap/Mitzvah

Flora's website
Flora's Insta
Flora's facebook

Show Notes
Perimenopause by Baroness von Sketch Show
The Lipstick Butthole Test
Back to Bosnia - Full Movie by Sabina Vajrača
The "Flotilla" inflatable pregnancy/sex pillow that Flora mentioned
Perifit Trainer - Kegel Exerciser with app
Natural Cycles Birth Control Tracking App

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On this episode of the Innate Wisdom Podcast, I’m honored to welcome Dr. Ray Peat. Dr. Peat is a Ph.D. in Biology from the University of Oregon, with an emphasis in physiology. He has taught at several schools including his alma mater, Urbana College, Montana State University, National College of Naturopathic Medicine, Universidad Veracruzana, the Universidad Autonoma del Estado de Mexico, and Blake College. His work has particularly revolved around the work of Progesterone, Thyroid hormone, and others, and the notion that energy and structure are interdependent, at every level. His approach focuses on how our environment influences development, regenerative processes, and an evolutionary perspective by combining biophysics, biochemistry, and physiology. And he shines a light on how we can use energy-protective materials to not only reduce aging, but to thrive.

Listen to Hear More About:

- How to support fertility & egg quality
- The connection between body fat & fertility
- Pregnancy loss & miscarriage
- Placental antibodies
- Trying to conceive into older age
- DHA & infant brain development
- Low-carb diets for pregnancy
- Pregnancy complications including gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, cholestasis, anemia, placenta previa, etc.
- Supporting breast milk production
- Navigating infant intolerance to breast milk
- Essential oils and estrogen
- And more!

Episode Links & Resources:

- Dr. Peat’s Website: raypeat.com/
- Dr. Peat’s Newsletter & Ebooks: Send an email to raypeatsnewsletter@gmail.com
- Bioidentical Progesterone Supplements: us.onasnatural.com/?rfsn=6261957.8b473c (Coupon INNATE provides 10% off)
- Vitamin E Supplements: lifeblud.co/?ref=eyXpcB54G_nYu (Coupon INNATE provides 10% off)

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• Follow Loren Sofía on IG: instagram.com/innate_fertility
• Follow the podcast on IG: instagram.com/theinnatewisdompodcast
• Get pregnant & grow your family with Conscious Conception, my pregnancy prep eCourse: innatefertility.org/get-pregnant
• FREEBIES: innatefertility.org/freebies
• Learn how to track your cycle with Fertility Awareness: innatefertility.org/join-fertility-awareness-masterclass
• Nourish your fertility from preconception through postpartum: innatefertility.org/innate-nourishment-recipe-guide
• Check out my favorite products & more: innatefertility.org/store

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One such trial is Ashley and her husband’s year-plus effort to have a child. That is also the inspiration for having Dr. Nicholé Liggins, M.D., F.A.C.O.G. on the show to shed some light on what someone of late maternal age should know if they’re considering having a child.

Nicholé Liggins, M.D., F.A.C.O.G. on TikTok: DocMcCutie

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Trials to Triumphs

DIS/Honorable Mentions 

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HM: Sheryl Lee Ralph getting her first Emmy nomination for Abbott Elementary

HM: To best friend Christina Elmore for booking a really big and wonderful gig 

DM:  Jill Biden

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Sheryl Lee Ralph 

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Ciara explores the multitude of care options after learning she's pregnant.

Guests featured this episode: Oriaku Njoku, Quita Tinsley Peterson, and Tanya Smith-Johnson

For transcripts and more, visit natalstories.com. Follow NATAL on Twitter and Instagram.

Taking matters into her own hands, Anasia charts new pathways to parenthood uniquely her own.

Featured guest: Dr. Tonya Hawkins Hunter

For resources on pregnancy loss, listen to our NPR Life Kit episode. 

For transcripts and more, visit natalstories.com. Follow NATAL on Twitter and Instagram.

Our guest Tara Messerli is a Texas mom of twin girls.

In this episode, she shares her experience with:

• Plant-based diet
• Pregnancy at 35
• Positive birth experience at a birthing center
• Staying mentally strong during pregnancy

Follow Tara on Instagram @taramesserli for plant-based recipes for babies and adults!

Note: Tara gave birth at @gentlebeginningsbirthcenter

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Ophira Eisenberg is super famous, y'all. She hosts NPR's Ask Me Another, she is a panelist on Hulu's Up Early Tonight, and her comedic memoir Screw Everyone: Sleeping My Way to Monogamy has been optioned for a feature film. We manage not to drool on ourselves while interviewing her, and instead get cozy about warm and fuzzy topics like geriatric pregnancy, breastfeeding shame, and weighted blankets. You'll even get a free lesson in Judaica. Teaser: a hamentashen is a vagina-shaped cookie. Regardless of your beliefs, treat yourself to a free Hanukkah gift and listen.

All things Ophira

Ophira's Insta and Facebook and Twitter

NPR's Ask Me Another

Screw Everyone: Sleeping My Way to Monogamy

Menopause Myths

Dancing Dreidels

Don't Pee in Your Eye

Check out our website

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Jennie True is an absolute gem! I loved this conversation! 

The great exhale.

If you don’t mind a little profanity and shocking realism.. this episode is going to be the fresh air you’ve needed, this year.

We cover from  being inclusive to the shocking realities of parenthood and doing “your thing” with littles around.

Don’t miss this!
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About Jennie:

Jenny Pritchett (alias Jenny True) is a nationally recognized columnist for Romper, where she publishes advice on pregnancy and parenting, as well as on her popular blog Jenny True: An Excruciatingly Personal Mommy Blog, which was a finalist for the Mom 2.0 2019 People's Choice Awards.

Her new book: You Look Tired: An Excruciatingly Honest Guide to New Parenthood is in the tradition of Ali Wong and Amy Schumer, and is a whip-smart, spit-out-your-coffee funny guide for new parents.

Plenty of "new parent" guides cover the basics of breastfeeding, bonding, sleep, and "getting back in shape." But nowhere is there a guide that tells you about the medieval act of pumping, why one shouldn’t turn to online pregnancy/parenting forums, and the answer to the question: WTF is this squeeze bottle thing from the hospital?

YOU LOOK TIRED is a totally honest, tell-it-like-it-is guide for new moms and parents who don't want any more advice. Writing as Jenny True on her "Excruciatingly Personal Mommy Blog" and in the "Dear Jenny" column on Romper, Jenny has been called the "postpartum feelings doula," as she doles out her unique mix of humor, rage, and encouragement (with a smidge of practical advice), including:

• Birth Hurts: Prenatal yoga is a waste of time.• Jabba the Hutt Was Just Postpartum: It explains so much.• and more.

ADDITIONAL ADVANCE PRAISE:"In You Look Tired, Jenny Pritchett dishes out hilarious, in-your-face advice to overwhelmed moms and moms-to-be. If you don't have a trust fund, a live-in nanny, or the organizational skills to breastfeed elegantly while getting a pedicure, you need this book. In the voice of her popular alter ego Jenny True, Pritchett tells it like it really is, not the way it would be if you were floating through parenthood on a cloud of maternal fairy dust. There is no maternal fairly dust, people! Fortunately, there is Jenny True."—Michelle Richm

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In Part 1 of 2 episodes with acupuncturist and doula, Dr. Shani Cooper, Kaila and Shani address the now absurd notion of geriatric pregnancy as well as the sh*t show that Is preeclampsia. Let us tell you about It.

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How are we going to do this folks?!  PRAY FOR US because we are going to need it!  We have a new addition coming to the family!  And we have no idea how to balance it all!  The JUGGLE is real!  Join the Me to We Talk Podcast for our latest episode "The Juggle is Real" on parenting later in life and how the heck does anyone do this!  Listen in as Conell & Rhonda, Marital Truth Coaches and Marital Experts figure out how to manage the age gap in children, balance careers, intimacy and provide quality to time to ALL their children while having some ME time for themselves!  It's certainly getting interesting!  The Hollins are  going through a new stage in life!  Join us for the ride!  Listen in by Downloading, Sharing and Subscribing Today!

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