Episode 177: How To Take Control Of My Fertility, with Dr. Marjorie Dixon
If you’re nearing (or in) your 30s, you might’ve noticed a new phenomenon taking over your girls’ night convos, your office, and your Instagram feeds. It seems like everyone is suddenly getting pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or worried about whether they’ll be able to get pregnant when they’re ready.
If you’re nearing (or in) your 30s, you might’ve noticed a new phenomenon taking over your girls’ night convos, your office, and your Instagram feeds. It seems like everyone is suddenly getting pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or worried about whether they’ll be able to get pregnant when they’re ready.
The stress of fertility is real, and in today’s highly-requested episode, we debunk common fertility myths and get valuable medical advice from Reproductive Endocrinologist Dr. Marjorie Dixon on how to prepare for and take control of your fertility journey, whether you’re just starting to learn about natural fertility or dealing with IVF or egg-freezing.
If you’re stressed about your fertility, or you feel like you don’t really understand how your body works, this episode is a must-listen.
Dr. Dixon is the Founder, CEO and Medical Director of Anova Fertility & Reproductive Health, a full-service fertility and IVF centre. She has an Accredited Fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, she’s a member of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center, and she’s an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto. She has won the RBC Canadian Women of Influence Momentum Award, and the Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society’s Mathias Gysler Award for her leadership in improving reproductive care in underserved communities. She’s also a regular expert on Cityline championing women’s health and reproductive wellness.
Tune in as we chat about:
Fertility 101: Understanding ovulation and how to track it
When are you considered infertile? How long should it take to get pregnant?
Exercise and nutrition tips to improve natural fertility and boost egg quality
Supplements and vitamins to help fertility
The truth about age-related fertility decline
Proactive fertility assessments and the labs/tests to get
Family planning options for same-sex couples and people who are single
How IVF actually works, and why some clinics do it better
Dealing with PCOS and endometriosis
When to consider egg freezing and what to expect
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So this week we’re pulling back the curtain on the fourth trimester and first year with your new human, cause when shit is hitting the fan, it’s good to know you’re not alone.
And believe it or not, we kind of *are* the experts on this! Cailyn is in the hot seat to give us her hard-earned wisdom after her first year as a new mom. Tune in as she spills the tea on all the highs and lows, from physical healing and mental health, to sleep cycles and relationship changes.
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Hormones and your mental health
Cailyn’s top advice for new moms
How your relationships and marriage are affected
Cailyn’s biggest surprises in year one
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Episode 106: Asking For A Friend: How Do I Prepare For Pregnancy (The Good, The Bad & The Mood Swings)?
If you’re starting to think about having a bébé, or newly expecting (congrats!), it’s totally normal for a laundry list of Qs — like, WTF IS THIS GOING TO FEEL LIKE!? — to start building up. The unknowns can feel daunting, and there are so many aspects of pregnancy that still aren’t openly talked about. Like the whole nipple situation.
Luckily for us, Cailyn tried out pregnancy for nine whole months, all so that we may benefit from her experiences and advice. Buckle up, because our resident mama is here to spill the tea on everything she learned during pregnancy.
If you’re starting to think about having a bébé, or newly expecting (congrats!), it’s totally normal for a laundry list of Qs — like, WTF IS THIS GOING TO FEEL LIKE!? — to start building up. The unknowns can feel daunting, and there are so many aspects of pregnancy that still aren’t openly talked about. Like the whole nipple situation.
Luckily for us, Cailyn tried out pregnancy for nine whole months, all so that we may benefit from her experiences and advice. Buckle up, because our resident mama is here to spill the tea on everything she learned during pregnancy.
Join us as we chat about:
How to know if you’re ready to start trying for a baby
WTF to do when you first find out you’re pregnant
Debunking the narrative that you should wait three months to tell people
How to approach telling your boss that you’re pregnant
Wild pregnancy symptoms you may not know about
How to know if you're doing all the right things
Having compassion for yourself and your body
The honest scoop on how Cailyn’s body changed
The best pregnancy advice Cailyn received
Stay tuned for our upcoming deep-dives into fertility, labor, postpartum realtalk, and life with a baby! Wherever you are in your pregnancy/fertility journey, we hope you have all the support and love you deserve during this incredible time in your life.
If you have any burning questions for us and you want to get us in the hotseat, DM or email us your Qs at contact@teachmehowtoadult.ca and we’ll dive into them in an upcoming Asking For A Friend.
