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S3. Ep. 116: Jessica Manns | Understanding IVF: A Deep Dive into Embryology
IVF embryologist Jessica Manns joins the Mama Making Podcast to demystify the lab side of IVF, from egg retrieval to embryo transfer. Learn about PGT testing, success rates, and how she supports families - including through her own surrogacy journey.
3 min read


S3 Ep. 115: C. NaTasha Richburg | Married to the Dream: A Mother-Daughter IVF Journey
Author and speaker C. NaTasha Richburg shares her daughter’s IVF story and the power of staying ‘married to the dream’ through infertility, family loss, and second chances. A candid, heartfelt episode about hope, healing, and finding your people.
4 min read


S3. Ep. 114: Kendra Vargas | Navigating & Finding Peace through Infertility
Perinatal mental health counselor Kendra Vargas shares her IVF journey and how it informs her support for families navigating fertility, loss, and decision-making in reproductive health.
5 min read


S3. Ep.113: Liz Gray, LCSW | Infertility, Advocacy, and the Importance of Trauma-Informed Care
Infertility advocate and trauma therapist Liz Gray shares her journey through IVF, trauma-informed care, and how she co-founded a directory to help others find safe, compassionate providers.
4 min read


S3 Ep. 111: Jaclyn Downs | Breaking Down MTHFR, Histamine & Fertility
Discover how functional genomic nutritionist Jaclyn Downs uses genetic testing and root-cause analysis to support fertility, reduce inflammation, and personalize nutrition. Learn about MTHFR, histamine intolerance, and oxidative stress on The Mama Making Podcast.
5 min read
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