Baby or Bust with Dr Lora Shahine

Jan 28 2025 108 ep. 31 mins 29
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Infertility and miscarriage are more common than we realize, and we need to talk about it. Whether it's interviews with experts or a deep dive into a reproductive health topic, every week on the Baby or Bust Fertility podcast, your host, Dr. Lora Shahine, gets real about education, emotional support, and shared fertility experiences. Listen now and learn how to advocate for your own care or support your loved ones with infertility, miscarriage, and early pregnancy. Baby Or Bust is produced by Bray's Run Production and Audiotocracy Podcast Production in partnership with the Seattle Sperm Bank.

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Ep 108 The HSG Test: How to Prepare and What to Expect for Your Hysterosalpingogram

Jan 28 2025 17 mins  
If your doctor has recommended an HSG (hysterosalpingogram), you may be feeling uncertain about what to expect. How does an HSG work? Will it be painful? What might the results mean for your fertility journey? How can you best prepare to make the experience as smooth and stress-free as possible? In this episode of the Baby or Bust Fertility Podcast, Dr. Lora Shahine goes into the d

Ep 107 Are You Ovulating? Key Signs and Symptoms to Know for Sure

Jan 21 2025 18 mins  
How do you know if you’re ovulating? What are the best ways to track ovulation? How can knowing your ovulation status help you optimize your chances of conception? In this episode of the Baby or Bust Fertility Podcast, Dr. Lora Shahine is talking all about ovulation––why it’s crucial for fertility, and how to when it’s happening. You’ll hear how to recognize the physic

Ep 106 Implantation Bleeding vs Periods: How to Tell the Difference

Jan 14 2025 11 mins  
You’re in the two-week-wait, analyzing every single little cramp, possible symptom, any little difference that could indicate pregnancy. If you’ve been on a fertility journey and trying to get pregnant for any amount of time, this will probably be familiar. Then comes some spotting or light bleeding–is this your period? Or could it be implantation bleeding? It can be hard to

Ep 105 Surviving the Two-Week Wait: Coping Strategies and Insights on Infertility

Jan 07 2025 17 mins  
Are you struggling with the anxiety and uncertainty of the two-week wait? Wondering what you should or shouldn’t do during this emotionally charged time? How can you take care of yourself while waiting for answers? In this episode of Baby or Bust Fertility, Dr. Lora Shahine guides listeners through the two-week-wait, the time between potential conception and pregnancy confirmati

Ep 104 A New Year, A New Fertile You: 5 Steps to Take Now

Dec 31 2024 22 mins  
Are you looking for practical strategies to boost your chances of conceiving? Wondering how to fine-tune your lifestyle for reproductive health? Curious about common mistakes to avoid on your fertility journey? In this episode of Baby or Bust, Dr. Lora Shahine shares five essential strategies to enhance fertility. You’ll hear tips on optimizing nutrition, tracking ovulation and m

Ep 103 Stop Telling Me It's 'In My Head’': It's NOT Hysteria with Author Karen Tang

Dec 24 2024 43 mins  
Can birth control really cause infertility? Is the obsession with hormonal balance grounded in fact or fiction? Does hovering over a public toilet protect you from disease? Don’t let “medical” myths affect your health decisions! Dr. Karen Tang, board certified OBGYN, founder of Thrive Gynecology and women’s health expert, is back for an eye-opening conversation that will ta

Ep 102 Endometriosis Explained: Learn How to Advocate for Your Care with Dr. Karen Tang

Dec 17 2024 54 mins  
Have you been told your debilitating period pain is normal? Have you ever wondered if you have endometriosis? Maybe you’re curious how you can find out for sure? In this conversation Dr. Karen Tang, author of It’s Not Hysteria and founder of Thrive Gynecology, joins Dr. Lora Shahine to delve into the complexities of endometriosis, a common, often-misdiagnosed condition that aff

Ep 101 Setting Boundaries & Navigating Others’ Expectations for Your Fertility with Jennifer Edmonds

Dec 10 2024 39 mins  
Do you dread holiday gatherings because of those awkward “When are you going to have a baby?” questions? Why do people feel it’s appropriate to ask if you’re “trying” [wink wink] yet? Nothing sucks the fun out of a party like “you better not wait too long” or “when are you going to make your mom a grandma”? Painful comments and questions come up year round, but

Ep 100 From Miracle to Milestone: The World’s First IVF Baby Louise Joy Brown Shares Her Story

Dec 03 2024 33 mins  
On July 25, 1978, family building changed forever when the world's first IVF baby was born. Over 12 million babies have been born through in vitro fertilization worldwide, and Louise Joy Brown was the first. In this very special 100th episode of Baby or Bust, Dr. Lora Shahine sits down with now-adult Louise Brown. They discuss her experience as a living symbol of the powers of fer

Ep 99 Thoughtful Gift Ideas for Loved Ones Facing Infertility

Nov 26 2024 19 mins  
Do you have a friend or family member struggling to build their family? How about someone in your life who recently experienced a miscarriage or loss? What can we give people that helps them feel better, know that we’re thinking of them, and provides the right kind of support? In this special episode of Baby or Bust, Dr. Lora Shahine is providing five thoughtful gift ideas for l