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Fertility, Reproductive Immunology, and What I Did Differently in My Successful Pregnancy
Fertility, Reproductive Immunology, and What I Did Differently in My Successful Pregnancy
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69 minutes
Released:
Aug 30, 2023
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Podcast episode
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If you’ve ever had to walk through recurrent pregnancy loss or infertility, you know how overwhelming it can be to figure out what doctors to see, what to test for, and what treatments to try.And, unfortunately, many women also experience doctors who gaslight them or insurance companies who won’t pay for testing until they’ve had a certain number of miscarriages.Even with additional testing, many women still get labeled with “unexplained” infertility or loss, which leaves them with more questions than answers.In this episode, Jordan shares more about her fertility journey and what she did differently with her fourth pregnancy, which resulted in her son, Shepherd.Together, she and her friend discuss how reproductive immunology played a role in their successful pregnancies and what the experience was like for them.Tune in to learn:Jordan’s story of recurrent lossWhat reproductive immunology isWhat it’s like working with a reproductive immunologist (RI) and what tests to expectWhy doctors may not be proactive in testing and how to advocate for your healthHow to navigate balancing modern medicine with a holistic approachResources to learn more about reproductive immunologyWant to dig deeper? Check out these resources mentioned in this episode:Derbala Institute for Reproductive ImmunologyReproductive Immunology Facebook groupPatients of Dr. Derbala Facebook groupIs Your Body Baby Friendly by Dr. Alan BeerUse THIS LINK for $10 off your first Crunchi order
Released:
Aug 30, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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