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Host/Producer Kira Dineen interviews leaders in genetics including genetic counselors, researchers, physicians and patient advocates.

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#120 Infertility Series: Baileys on Reciprocal IVF Part 1

#120 Infertility Series: Baileys on Reciprocal IVF Part 1

This episode continues the DNA Today’s series about infertility. If you haven’t yet heard the episode with Genetic Counselor Lauren Isley, I highly recommend you go back and listen to learn more about the artificial reproductive technologies and the genetic counseling side. It’s a great preview into this episode. 

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Currently 7.3 million Americans are facing infertility, and this series is bringing awareness to infertility along with teaching the science and genetic side. On this episode, we are going to hear personal perspectives. Joining me are Katie and Christina Bailey. They share their journey to parenthood through reciprocal In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). Christina and Katie have a large following of nearly 100,000 on Instagram, so you can check them out @BabyBaileyMamaDrama. This is part 1 of our conversation, for part 2, you will have to tune into the next episode to hear where the Bailey are today. 

On This Episode We Discuss:

  • Deciding on Path to Parenthood

  • Educating Friends and Family 

  • Choosing a Sperm Donor

  • Hormones for IVF

  • Techniques to Fertilize Eggs 

  • Considering Embryo Adoption

To hear about the rest of the Bailey’s IVF journey you will have to tune into the next episode of DNA Today! In the meantime, join nearly 100,000 others in following them on Instagram and Youtube both at @BabyBaileyMamaDrama. You can also check out their blog, babybaileymamadrama.wordpress.com


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#119 Infertility Series: Lauren Isley on Fertility Genetic Counseling

#119 Infertility Series: Lauren Isley on Fertility Genetic Counseling