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From Heartache to Hope, Rebecca shares her difficult journey to motherhood. It's a story full of heartbreak, shock, and hope for those who are looking to IVF treatment in Alabama. She discusses the longing to complete her family and the devastation that the recent Alabama Supreme ruling has had on her family and those going through IVF in the state. 

Rebecca is a wife and mother of two through IVF and surrogacy. On the other side of IVF, she is using her voice to advocate for those who feel they are not being heard since the recent ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court. She believes in advocating for women's reproductive rights and has been featured on Good Morning America, CNN, Ground News, ABC News,  and WSFA 12

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In-vitro fertilization is a medical procedure where doctors induce ovulation to remove eggs from a patient and fertilize them with sperm outside the body. The resulting embryos can either be implanted into a patient’s uterus in the hopes of getting pregnant, or the embryos can be frozen for future use. Some embryos are usually discarded in the process – an action that now violates Alabama’s Wrongful Death of a Minor Act, a civil law dating back to 1872 that allows parents to sue over the death of a child. “Applies to all unborn children, regardless of location and developmental stage.” 

The overturn of Roe v. Wade and a recent incident in Mobile was a catalyst that sparked questions surrounding the sanctity of unborn life. An incident took place at the Mobile Infirmary Medical Center where a patient wandered into the area and removed several embryos, dropping them on the floor, resulting in killing the embryos. 

Last week the Alabama Supreme Court paused IVF in the state of Alabama causing many parents to worry about growing their families who could be facing criminal prosecution along with their doctors. Friday, the Alabama Attorney General's office released a statement explaining they have no intention to prosecute IVF families or providers. 

However,  medical experts share concerns about the widespread effects this may have across the country as well as creating a blueprint for groups and legislators who may wish to target fertility treatments.

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https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/23/us/alabama-ivf-embryos-supreme-court-ruling-legislation/index.html

https://time.com/6696794/supreme-court-alabama-embryos-children/

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https://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/alabama-hospital-puts-pause-ivf-wake-ruling-frozen-107425681

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Welcome to Episode 147 of The Numbers Game. Today, we're shining a light on a topic that's not commonly discussed: accessing superannuation in tough times. We dive into why superannuation is ideally a last resort and explore the scenarios that may warrant early access, including financial distress, medical emergencies, or the need for IVF treatment.

On this episode, we discuss:

• The critical nature of superannuation and why it should be your last resort in tough times
• Circumstances under which early access to superannuation is possible, including terminal illness and IVF treatment
• How different super funds have varied rules for accessing funds early
• The tax consequences associated with early withdrawal of superannuation
• The necessity of getting professional financial advice to explore all your options

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In this episode you'll hear from clinical Embryologist, Victoria Wigley, from All About Embryology.

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- How your age, genetics & environment impact your egg quality & chances of bringing a healthy baby home
- How to prepare for IVF
- Which embryos have the highest chance of success
- What can be done to support implantation
- How to support egg maturity
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In this week's Fitness Fertility Podcast, Maria interviews Karina Dhiman who shares her journey of being diagnosed with breast cancer and infertility at the age of 33. Karina's cancer treatment led to heart failure at just 36 years old, but before starting treatment, she and her husband went through urgent IVF to freeze as many embryos as they could. They later decided that surrogacy was their best pathway to parenthood, and now have four children. Karina also shares how her experiences led her to start a blog and a platform called The Intended Parent, which provides support and advice for those navigating the surrogacy journey.

[00:02:28] Infertility after breast cancer. 

[00:04:09] Fertility preservation in oncology. 

[00:07:47] Infertility and cancer diagnosis. 

[00:09:54] Fertility treatment funding battles. 

[00:13:19] Infertility treatment difficulties. 

[00:16:05] Surrogacy and cultural fears. 

[00:19:17] Independent surrogacy and agencies. 

[00:23:29] Surrogacy and unexpected connections. 

[00:26:43] Surrogacy and donor conception. 

[00:28:51] Known donation as a solution. [00:31:41] Sacrificing for Pregnancy.

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DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.

DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.

Maria and Roisin discuss IVF and IVF add-ons in part 2 of their Navigating IVF episodes. They touch on the choice between fresh and frozen embryo cycles after egg collection, explaining the slow freezing and vitrification processes used to preserve the embryos. They also discuss the indefinite storage of frozen embryos and the success rates of fresh and frozen cycles, which depend on various factors. If multiple embryos are available, doctors prioritise the best quality ones for transfer based on their grading system.

• The traffic light system is used to represent if there is evidence from randomised controlled trials to support that the add-on increases live birth rates.
• Assisted hatching is rated red, as it has not been shown to improve pregnancy rates, but some clinics may recommend it for older women who have had failed IVF rounds.
• Endometrial scratching is rated amber due to conflicting evidence from randomised controlled trials to show its effectiveness in improving the chances of having a baby.
• Time-lapse incubation and imaging is also rated amber, as it is still in its early stages of research.
• The add-ons offered to patients depend on the clinic and pricing.
• It is essential to have a team that you trust when navigating the difficult process of IVF.

For process summarise this: https://www.ivfbabble.com/the-different-stages-of-an-ivf-cycle/

https://www.hfea.gov.uk/treatments/explore-all-treatments/in-vitro-fertilisation-ivf/

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DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.

In today's episode, Rani shares her experience of growing up in an Indian family as the fourth child, with 3 older sisters and a younger brother to follow. She talks about how even though she "broke the rules" and married outside of her culture, it wouldn't impact her dream of becoming a mother one day. Rani shares her journey into motherhood, opening up about heartbreak after heartbreak that she endured and what it took to complete her family.

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The ladies discuss freezing their eggs and whether they would consider having a child alone. Women are constantly reminded that their biological clock is ticking, putting them under pressure to find a partner and have a baby as young as possible, but are there other options? Is the complex and expensive process of freezing eggs or embryos a luxury for the rich, or something that all women should proactively consider? What is the best age to freeze your eggs and how do you talk to a partner about the decision? Is egg freezing an insurance policy against fertility challenges in later life or does it play on women’s insecurities and offer them false hope? And is the decision to parent solo selfish or do some single parent families do better than traditional nuclear families? In this episode, Monah, Nushy Rose, and Sophie Hannah explore the stigmas attached to women’s fertility, the responsibilities involved in becoming a parent, and the choice to delay having children until later in life.

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LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE 

https://www.refinery29.com/en-gb/2020/11/10167327/egg-freezing-uk-cost

(Article – Real Talk, Should You Actually Freeze Your Eggs? – Vicky Spratt for Refinery 29)

https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/egg-freezing-guide

(Article – Everything you need to know about egg freezing to make an empowered decision – Lottie Winter for Glamour)

https://www.cosmopolitan.com/health-fitness/a36718692/egg-freezing-tips-cost-faqs/

(Article – The No-Bullsh*t, Not-Scary, Actually Helpful Guide to Egg Freezing – Elizabeth Kiefer for Cosmopolitan)

https://theconversation.com/six-things-you-should-know-if-you-are-considering-freezing-your-eggs-94039

(Article – Six things you should know if you are considering freezing your eggs Kylie Baldwin for The Conversation)

https://www.thecut.com/2016/06/best-age-to-freeze-your-eggs.html

(Article – Surprisingly, this is the best age to freeze your eggs – Susan Rinkunas for The Cut)

https://www.technologyreview.com/2019/08/14/133377/mothers-journey-egg-freezing-parenthood/

(Article – Don’t count on having kids if you freeze your eggs – Bonnie Rochman for MIT Technology Review)

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcthree/article/630e250e-3b65-4e02-a3ec-d562cd8b7868

(Article – Should I freeze my eggs for my 30th birthday? – Catriona White for BBC)

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2018/jun/23/going-it-alone-why-chose-single-motherhood

(Article – Going it alone: why I chose single motherhood – Emma Brockes for The Guardian)

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/baby/support-and-services/advice-for-single-parents/

(Article – Advice for single parents – NHS)

https://graziadaily.co.uk/life/real-life/sperm-donor-baby-solo-parent/

(Article – Things you only know if you’ve chosen to have a baby alone – Genevieve Roberts for Grazia)

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/23/opinion/sunday/single-at-38-have-that-baby.html

(Article – Single at 38? Have that baby – Emma Brockes for The New York Times)

https://www.parents.com/parenting/dynamics/single-parenting/how-to-afford-a-baby-as-a-single-parent/

(Article – How to afford a baby as a single parent – Dina Roth Port for Parents.com)

https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/the-reality-of-becoming-a-solo-mother-by-choice

(Article – I chose to be a solo mum aged 31 and here are the realities of it – Glamour)

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-11-30/motherhood-is-a-tough-gig-parenting/11704474

(Article – Becoming a mother is a tough gig, would you go it alone? – Fiona Blackwood for ABC News)

https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/women-single-mum-choice-sperm-donor_uk_5b8fb3a1e4b0511db3dddcbb

(Article – Meet The Women Having Kids On Their Own – With The Help Of Sperm Donors – Amy Packham for Huffington Post)

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