Episode 138: Plan A – Aden Kadri

Aden is founder of the Plan A podcast. Plan A follows Aden’s journey into becoming an independent parent. She talks with experts about everything from choosing a donor and navigating insurance to whether you really need to take prenatal vitamins and the difference between IUI and IVF. Along the way Aden shares her actual experience from asking questions and preparing to, hopefully, pregnancy and beyond. She explores how choosing independent parenthood can be your Plan A. Listen to Aden as she discusses with Ellen and Jenn: • The process of starting a family independently, including the language she prefers and advocates for (not “single mother by choice”). • Changing employers for better fertility coverage and finding the perfect fit! • Her sperm selection process, including the importance to her of a non-prolific donor. • Deciding between fertility procedures and exploring the legal issues. • Her advice: don’t wait, it’s important to investigate early! • Starting the “Plan A” podcast: talking to others and documenting her journey. Want to share your story or ask a question? Call and leave us a message on our hotline: 303-997-1903. Learn more about our podcast: https://iwanttoputababyinyou.com/ Learn more about our surrogacy agencies: https://www.brightfuturesfamilies.com/ Get your IWTPABIY merch here! https://iwanttoputababyinyou.com/merch Learn more about Ellen’s law firm: http://trachmanlawcenter.com/ Check out the Plan A podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/plan-a/id1611983736