Between Science and Surrender: The Long Road to Parenthood

Timmerie dives into the growing infertility crisis, exploring real solutions while confronting the challenges of IVF—from high costs and low success rates to the strain it can place on marriages.   Episode Guide Why cover trending topics? (2:57) In vitro fertilization policies for the infertility crisis (14:51) For those who didn’t conceive right away — what’s your story of waiting for your little ones? (41:22)   Resources mentioned:    21 children - all with surrogate mothers - taken from an Arcadia couple amid an investigation https://abc7.com/post/surrogacy-scandal-21-children-surrogate-mothers-taken-arcadia-couple-amid-investigation/17140359/    Scandinavia research – couples likely to divorce after failed IVF attempt  https://obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/aogs.12317/abstract;jsessionid=15C5E2D0FEEDCE75FDF9374F26F76BD3.f03t02   Research and facts on IVF by The Heritage Foundation https://www.heritage.org/life/commentary/christians-practical-guide-reproductive-technology    Past Episodes with Dr. Caldwell – infertility specialist and had IVF babies: https://relevantradio.com/?s=Susan+Caldwell    Femmenessence MacaLife For all seasons, fertility to Perimenopause https://symphonynaturalhealth.com/collections/femmenessence    Fertility care  find a NaPro doctor  https://fertilitycare.org/find-a-mc   NaPro Telemedicine https://naturalwomanhood.org/find-a-doctor/telehealth/   Shiloh - A Post-IVF Ministry https://www.shilohivf.com/about   Emily Chapman – Healing when you can’t have children adoption?  https://relevantradio.com/2023/10/healing-when-you-cant-have-children/   NaPro Fertility Surgeon on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/napro_fertility_surgeon/