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The Breath & Birth Co Podcast
Are you pregnant and overwhelmed by unsolicited (and non-evidence-based) advice? Join Vanessa, a hospital-based DONA-Intl Certified Birth Doula and a passionate Certified Childbirth Educator, as she kicks off each week with Monday Meditations to bring calm and connection to your pregnancy. Then we build your confidence through insights, birth stories, and care provider perspectives during Thoughtful Thursdays. She loves to merge the power of your intuition with the precision of modern medicine to help you navigate pregnancy and birth YOUR way. Ready to feel supported, informed, and empowered? Hit subscribe to The Breath & Birth Co Podcast today, and let’s embark on this transformational journey together!
The Breath & Birth Co Podcast
One Good Egg, Perfect Timing, and a Clear Path: Vanessa's Infertility Journey
In this episode of the Breath and Birth Co. podcast, Vanessa, an experienced birth doula, delves into her personal journey with infertility following an endometriosis diagnosis. Vanessa shares her mantra 'one good egg, perfect timing, and a clear path,' and breaks down the steps she took to improve egg quality, track her menstrual cycle, and clear her reproductive path. She recounts her emotional highs and lows, the importance of intuitive and modern medical practices, and ultimately finding success through excision surgery and lifestyle changes. Vanessa's story is one of hope and perseverance, aimed to inspire and support those on similar journeys.
- 00:00 Welcome to the Breath and Birth Co. Podcast
- 00:47 Introduction to Today's Episode: Infertility Journey
- 02:21 Mantra for Overcoming Infertility
- 03:16 One Good Egg: Tests, Nutrition, and Supplements
- 08:28 Perfect Timing: Understanding Your Cycle
- 21:31 Clear Path: Surgical Interventions and Acupuncture
- 24:35 Personal Reflections and Journal Entries
- 30:17 The Emotional Rollercoaster of Infertility
- 34:04 A Happy Ending: Pregnancy
- 40:02 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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