EPISODE · Feb 8, 2023 · 22 MIN
An IVF Pregnancy after Birth Trauma
from The PedsDocTalk Podcast: Child Health, Development & Parenting—From a Pediatrician Mom · host Dr. Mona Amin
The Finding Joy Series on this podcast is where I talk about finding peace amidst chaos, reframing tough life choices, and navigating difficult times we go through as parents (especially as mothers). On this episode, I talk about my feelings: nerves, excitement, and worry being pregnant with our IVF baby after having a traumatic delivery in 2019. I discuss: The common mix-bag of emotions felt during pregnancy How I’ve navigated my mental health during this process The very normal and oftentimes not-talked about feelings being pregnant with a child already and having a career For my son's birth story:https://pedsdoctalk.com/ryaans-birth-story/ For more on my IVF Journey watch "Q&A About my IVF Pregnancy Journey" on YouTube. Check out my weekly videos on child health & development by subscribing to PedsDocTalk on YouTube. Get trusted pediatric advice, relatable parenting insights, and evidence-based tips delivered straight to your inbox—join thousands of parents who rely on the PDT newsletter to stay informed, supported, and confident. Join the newsletter! And don’t forget to follow @pedsdoctalkpodcast on Instagram—our new space just for parents looking for real talk and real support. We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on the PedsDocTalk Podcast Sponsorships page of the website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The Finding Joy Series on this podcast is where I talk about finding peace amidst chaos, reframing tough life choices, and navigating difficult times we go through as parents (especially as mothers). On this episode, I talk about my feelings: nerves, excitement, and worry being pregnant with our IVF baby after having a traumatic delivery in 2019. I discuss: The common mix-bag of emotions felt during pregnancy How I’ve navigated my mental health during this process The very normal and oftentimes not-talked about feelings being pregnant with a child already and having a career For my son's birth story:https://pedsdoctalk.com/ryaans-birth-story/ For more on my IVF Journey watch "Q&A About my IVF Pregnancy Journey" on YouTube. Check out my weekly videos on child health & development by subscribing to PedsDocTalk on YouTube. Get trusted pediatric advice, relatable parenting insights, and evidence-based tips delivered straight to your inbox—join thousands of parents who rely on the PDT newsletter to stay informed, supported, and confident. Join the newsletter! And don’t forget to follow @pedsdoctalkpodcast on Instagram—our new space just for parents looking for real talk and real support. We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on the PedsDocTalk Podcast Sponsorships page of the website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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