Author Phoebe Lapine shares her conception story in this Pros & Cons Of Having Kids episode, from experiencing multiple miscarriages, to working with a reproductive immunologist, to conceiving through IVF & surrogacy.

As a warning, we do discuss miscarriage in this episode, so if that’s a sensitive or triggering topic for you at this time, it may be best to sit this episode out. If that applies to you, I love you and I’ll see you on Wednesday.

The emotional weight of Phoebe’s first miscarriage, and how that informed the following three she experienced
What a reproductive immunologist is & the role they played in Phoebe’s conception journey
Phoebe’s full toolkit to keep herself physically & mentally healthy during such a difficult time
The important role that carbs play in stabilizing your hormones AND what to look for to find the most easily-digestible carbs in the grocery store
Exactly how much surrogacy costs & what you can expect an agency to do for you
How IVF hormone injections REALLY impact your health and body
A frank conversation about the ethical implications of surrogacy
How to best support a friend experiencing pregnancy loss–and what NOT to say
The surprising upsides and downsides of having a baby by surrogacy
And so much more

For more from Phoebe, you can find her on Instagram at @phoebelapine or www.feedmephoebe.com. You can find her new cookbook, Carbivore, where books are sold.

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Previous episodes referred to in this episode:

This Episode Will Transform How You Feel About Your Body with Lindsay Kite, PhD

Why You Need A Dopamine Detox (And Exactly How To Do It)

Skincare Secrets: How To Naturally Heal Acne, Dry Skin, Eczema, & Dermatitis with Dr. Sarah Villafranco

The Pros & Cons Of Having Kids

The 2nd Pros & Cons Of Having Kids Episode: Pooping During Labor, The Real Cost + Sex & Body Image After Birth

How To Know If You Should Have Kid(s) + Debunking Myths About Parenthood with Merle Bombardieri, MSW, LISCW

What It’s REALLY Like To Be Childfree By Choice with Ruby Warrington & Vanessa and Xander Marin

All The Fertility Qs You’re Too Nervous To Ask: Answered

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