Ep. 180 Abbe Feder: Not to go through anything hard alone if you don't have to

Join Paulette and Abbe for this conversation on Not to go through anything hard alone if you don't have to About Abbe: Abbe Feder (FEED-er) founded InCircle Fertility after emerging on the other side of her all-consuming struggle with infertility and pregnancy loss. Combining professional expertise, industry know-how, and an abundance of empathy and compassion, InCircle Fertility provides coaching to individuals and couples all over the world and wherever they are on their path to parenthood. Takeaways: Infertility can have a significant impact on marriage, causing strain and communication challenges. Statistics show that infertility affects a significant number of couples, highlighting the need for support and understanding. Different perspectives on family and desires for children can create tension and conflict within a marriage. The dilemma of frozen embryos raises legal and emotional considerations that couples must navigate. Seeking support from experts can help couples navigate the challenges of infertility and make informed decisions. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:16 Abbe's Personal Journey 05:15 The Assumption of Easy Pregnancy 07:25 The Impact of Stress on Fertility 09:09 Supporting Clients in the Infertility Journey 12:33 Assessing Physical and Medical Factors 13:09 Balancing Physical, Financial, and Emotional Well-being 14:01 The Emotional and Physical Roller Coaster of Hormone Treatments 17:40 The Need for Control and Surrender in the Infertility Journey 18:46 Infertility and its Impact on Marriage 19:40 Statistics on Infertility 20:10 Communication Challenges 21:24 Different Perspectives on Family 22:25 The Impact on Marriage 23:49 Considering Different Paths 24:02 Options for Frozen Embryos 25:26 Strain on the Marriage 26:23 Seeking Support and Expert Help 27:09 Divorce and Frozen Embryos 29:40 Legal and Emotional Considerations 30:08 Litigation and Privacy Concerns 31:01 Conscious Choices in Marriage 32:27 The Brave New World of Technology 33:25 The Importance of Knowledge and Support 34:02 Contacting and Working with Abbe 34:27 Contacting and Working with Paulette