166. More Than Money: A new baby on the team! Board certified Dr. Shieva Ghofrany dives into the worlds of OBGYN, IVF, fertility and the delivery of Evan Sahr’s (Jason’s biz partner) new baby boy, Nate! Born on 5/4/24, 8 lbs 1 oz at 5:59PM!
May 16, 2024
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Dr. Shieva Ghofrany, a board certified OB-GYN, discusses OBGYN care, IVF struggles, and the delivery of a team member's baby. The podcast covers fertility journeys, promoting healthy choices, and navigating women's health decisions. Topics include prenatal classes, fertility treatments, and financial challenges in OBGYN careers.
Dr. Shieva Ghofrany emphasizes the importance of OBGYN health awareness through her platform, Tribe Called V.
Evan and Betsy stress the value of open communication and mutual support during pregnancy, especially in unexpected situations like induction.
Deep dives
Tribe Called V - Connecting Women on OBGYN Health
Dr. Sheba Gofrani, a board certified OBGYN, discusses Tribe Called V, her platform connecting women to enhance OBGYN health awareness. With over 57,000 followers on social media, she uses personal and professional experiences, including six miscarriages and endometriosis, to provide a calming perspective.
The Importance of Transparent Communication During Pregnancy
Evan and Betsy emphasize the significance of open communication during pregnancy. They highlight the importance of mutual support and understanding, especially during unexpected processes like induction, where waiting periods can extend over multiple days.
Navigating Career and Financial Realities of OBGYNs
Dr. Sheba sheds light on the financial challenges faced by OBGYNs, highlighting disparities in earnings compared to other medical specialties. Despite the emotional rewards, financial pressures persist due to the volume-based nature of their work.
Dispelling Misconceptions about C-Sections and Medical Procedures
Dr. Sheba addresses misconceptions about C-sections and financial incentives in medical procedures. She clarifies that C-sections do not significantly increase earnings for OBGYNs and underscores the importance of informed decision-making in medical practices.
This week, Jason is joined by board certified OB-GYN since 1999 and co-creator of Tribe Called V, Dr. Shieva Ghofrany!
Dr. Shieva played an extra special role to the Trading Secrets family as she played a role in delivery of the newest addition to the team with Evan and Betsy’s new baby Nate! Evan breaks down their meeting with Dr. Shieva and how she delivered baby Nate, Betsy hops on the call to talk about the delivery of the baby and her trading secret about going through the IVF journey, Dr. Shieva answers all of the questions about what you should know about OB-GYN and general health.