Baby or Bust with Dr Lora Shahine
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Episode 61: Holding Both The Family You Have and Hope for Another Baby: Secondary Infertility with Allie Karagozian
Secondary infertility — difficulty conceiving or carrying a subsequent pregnancy — comes with a unique set of challenges. Being a parent with infertility can create tension between feeling grateful for the family you have yet grieving the family you desire.
In this episode, Dr. Lora Shahine talks with Allie Karagozian, occupational therapist, business owner, and podcaster. Allie shares her own fertility journey and why she created a special way to support those suffering with secondary infertility. Through her podcast, Secondary Infertility, and her support groups, Holding Both, Allie provides support for mothers struggling with secondary infertility.
In this episode you’ll hear:
[0:00] What is secondary infertility?
[3:20] What are the unique challenges of secondary infertility?
[11:18] Secondary infertility support groups
[20:07] Secondary infertility support for men
Resources mentioned:
One and Only by Lauren Sandler: https://www.laurenosandler.com/the-book
Episode with Miscarriage Doula Arden Cartrette: drlorashahine.com/podcast/arden-cartrette-on-pregnancy-loss
Finding Allie Karagozian:
Allie on Instagram: @holdingboth
Allie’s Website: www.holdingbothllc.com
Allie’s Podcast on Instagram: @secondaryinfertility.pod
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