S6 Ep. 19 - Leaning on Levity To Break the Grief: 6 Years of Unexplained Infertility With Abbe Feder, InCircle Fertility
Release Date: 05/14/2024
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info_outlineAbbe Feder is the founder of InCircle Fertility and host of the Fertility Chic. In this episode, Abbe shares her own six-year journey through unexplained infertility, including her initial reluctance to turn to assisted reproductive technology. Ultimately, Abbe and her husband tried IUI and then IVF with multiple failed transfers and loss. After a traumatic birth experience and emergency hysterectomy, Abbe is the proud mom of twins. Abbe leans on her experience and a deep well of empathy and tools to guide hopeful parents through the infertility experience. InCircle Fertility is not just a service; it's a guiding light for anyone navigating the complex path to parenthood.
Abbe’s belief in coaching clients through this challenging process is unwavering; she holds their hearts and hands as they navigate the emotional and physical hurdles of family building. If you or someone you know resonates with this journey, join us for an insightful conversation."
IN THIS EPISODE:
- [2:49] Abbe discusses why she created her company, Circle Fertility
- [4:00] Abbe reflects on her 6-year journey to becoming a parent
- [10:43] Abbe decides to go to a fertility doctor for IUI treatments
- [14:59] Abbe admits she believed that when starting IVF treatments, you would immediately get pregnant. She explains how she dealt with the disappointment
- [20:47] How do you protect your mental health through disappointments? Abbe discusses details of the IUI and IVF journey
- [31:20] Abbe advises on how to navigate the complex decisions of the process, and she discusses the expense versus self-care
- [38:42] When should a person seek coaching, and how does Abbe define family
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
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It is unfair that a woman who did not take care of her body can quickly get pregnant, and a woman who took excellent care of her health and body can’t conceive.
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It is difficult to make life decisions when going through IVF. Your hormones are raging, you are taking more, the stakes are high, and you are exhausted. That is the time when you need to be able to lean into someone you trust.
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Taking IUI or IVF treatments is no guarantee that you will become pregnant.
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BIOGRAPHY: Abbe Feder
Abbe Feder founded InCircle Fertility after emerging on the other side of her all-consuming struggles with infertility and pregnancy loss. These experiences were life-altering and when the dust settled, it quickly became evident that the only possible next step was supporting others as they navigate this turbulent terrain. Combining professional expertise, industry know-how, and an abundance of empathy and compassion, InCircle Fertility is here to meet you wherever you are in the world and wherever you are in your journey to parenthood to provide the support and guidance needed to find your resolution.