Infertility as A Lesbian Latina Couple with Jenni and Marianne Ortega

ASK CAROLINA ANYTHINGNo one looks like us! There are no stories like us! Imagine thinking that as you and your partner go through your fertility journey.In this episode, Carolina dives deep with Jenni and Marianne Ortega into what it is like to navigate fertility treatments and family planning as a lesbian Latina couple. We soon discover there is no representation of queer couples in fertility resources, reading materials, or even photos in the specialists' offices.Jenni and Marianne are sharing their personal fertility journey to break the silence of what it is like to conceive as a member of the LGBTQ+ community. This episode is essential to every person to become more informed and how they can support other gay couples on their fertility journey.What you'll learn:2:13 Struggles in finding resources for Latina couples8:55 Fertility clinics they've been visiting12:50 What not to say to a queer couple who are trying to conceive16:58 Their reaction when society tells unsolicited advice22:40 Story of sperm buying32:17 Love languages and their importance49:08 The Ortega's one piece of advice for people who are sharing the same journey with themThe Carolina Sotomayor Podcast is brought to you by Carolina Sotomayor and the Fertility Foundation.Carolina Sotomayor is an Expert Womb Healer who helps women conceive by removing physiological blockages with Reiki. She is the host of the Carolina Sotomayor Podcast, a show that covers everything from fertility to postpartum to motherhood, and the creator of Fertility Foundation Collective, an online membership that helps women heal at their own pace to boost their fertility.Carolina has served over 500 women from around the world to heal. She is passionate about helping women create their families. As a result, there are over 60 reiki babies in the world. Carolina Sotomayor Reiki: https://carolinasotomayor.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carolinasotomayorreiki/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarolinasotomayor/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecarolinasotomayorYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuzB6fQOHuRGyLm92M3qT0gPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/carolinasotomayorreiki/Connect with the Ortegas!Instagram: @thee_ortegasTikTok: @thee_ortegasVisit their blog!Send us Fan Mail Liked this episode? Share it with your TTC friends!Love the show? Say thanks in true podcasting style by leaving a review.Join the Make A Baby Community to see exactly where you are blocked in your fertility and learn what healing can help you for only $7. Follow Carolina for more fertility & womb healing tips: Website | TikTok | Instagram | Pinterest | Facebook  This podcast is for informational and spiritual purposes only and does not constitute medical or any professional advice. Review our full Privacy Policy here and Disclaimer here.