Listen "54. Matrescence through IVF"
Episode Synopsis
What a special episode with my friend Gursharn and her journey into In Vitro Fertilization. 0:25 Intro 1:30 What IVF is. 2:05 Gursharn's journey with IVF and pregnancy (subjects: tests, endometriosis, fertilization, ectopic pregnancy) 6:25 : Trauma in the journey (conceiving, disrespectful doctor, emotional challenges, loss, partner's trauma) 8:30 Matrescence, entrance into motherhood through the IVF process (matrescence: the undoing of who you are, relationship/connection with baby, lack of village, cultural barriers, identity shift) 10:55 What the journey has taught Gursharn: the surrendering, trust in the process, parenting, regression, discomfort of what being a mother might be for one person) 13:25 : About support or lack of support and how to deal with it in motherhood. 15/15 Conclusion: We will have our guest on the podcast again to talk about her work with women. Until next time Mama. Website: ohmama.ca Find us on instagram @ohmamaworld
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