We're walking you through exactly what to expect on the day of your egg retrieval! Dr. D breaks down the entire process step by step, from when you arrive at the clinic to what happens during the procedure itself. We talk about anesthesia, OHSS (ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome), and what happens while your eggs are being retrieved. Dr. D also covers the recovery period and what to expect physically after the retrieval.

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Dr. D sits down with investigative journalist and author Kathryn Blaze Baum to unpack the complex and growing world of the fertility industry. Drawing from her new book, In Fertility: The Story of a Miracle and the Big Business Behind It, Kathryn takes us through her own personal fertility story and her journey finding surrogacy. Dr. D and Kathryn also discuss the major differences in Canadian vs. US fertility treatments and access to fertility care.

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This week, Dr. D sits down with Tiffany Najjar from Fellow to unpack the growing shift toward at-home sperm testing and what it means for the future of male fertility care. Tiffany explains how Fellow, an at-home diagnostic tool, is making fertility testing more accessible, private, and convenient for anyone looking to test their sperm. They discuss how at-home testing works, why male fertility testing is becoming more important for couples trying to conceive, and how innovations like Fellow are changing the way people approach reproductive health.

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Advances in reproductive genetics are pushing the boundaries of what's possible and raising profound ethical questions along the way. In this episode, we discuss PGT-P (polygenic embryo screening) and the emerging debate around so-called "designer babies."

We're joined by Jonathan Anomaly from Herasight Genomics to explore the science behind polygenic screening and the moral landscape surrounding it. Together, we discuss how PGT-P works, the potential to reduce disease risk, the controversies around genetic selection, and whether the "designer baby" narrative helps or harms public understanding.

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In this episode, Dr. D sits down with Mike Snaric and George Moore, co-founders of Families Out Loud, a nonprofit dedicated to elevating the voices of those navigating infertility and family-building challenges. Families Out Loud is the ultimate family building experience!

Born from their own personal experiences, Families Out Loud focuses on advocacy, storytelling, and creating a positive environment at their weekend-long events. Mike and George share how their mission is helping to build a sense of community within the IVF world and ensure no family feels alone in the process of creating their family.

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This week, Dr. D is joined by Alease Daniel Barnes, known as Alease the Embryologist on TikTok and Instagram, to break down the most common misconceptions about embryology and the embryological process. Alease and Dr. D cover what embryo grading really means, myths about "perfect" embryos, day 3 vs. day 5 transfers, and misunderstandings about what happens in the lab.

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This week, Dr. D speaks with Jessie Jaskulsky, founder of Surrogacy Simplified, about her work supporting intended parents and surrogates through the surrogacy process. Jessie shares how her business helps simplify complex decisions, addresses common misconceptions about surrogacy, and provides guidance for those considering surrogacy as a family-building option. Whether you're pursuing surrogacy or looking for more information for future plans, Jessie gives first-hand knowledge on what the surrogacy journey looks like.

You can find more information about Surrogacy Simplified HERE

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This week, Dr. D sits down with former patients Jason and Jay to discuss their journey to parenthood through IVF and third-party reproduction. As LGBTQ+ intended parents, they share how they accessed information, asked the right questions, and educated themselves on IVF options—including egg donation and surrogacy. Now proud dads of two children, Jason and Jay offer some great insight and encouragement for LGBTQ families seeking knowledge, support, and inclusive fertility care.

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