Less Straightforward

This week I'm discussing a little more about what I'm doing differently to support my journey to conception. Gentle reminder, this is not medical advice and I am not a medical professional. Only you (and your doctor, midwife, or nurse practitioner) know what is right for you body. Find me on IG @Less_Straightforward. If you'd like to share your story, please get in touch! [email protected]

This week I chat with Mary about Midwifery and why it might be an option for you to consider on your journey. Mary shares her own story through pregnancy, birth, and beyond, with a midwife as her care provider.Get connected with Mary:IG: @mommy.maryRISE: http://www.renoinitiative.org/Living Room Project: http://www.renoinitiative.org/living-room/

This week I share my last three cycles of our attempts at conception. I've been recording little "journal entries" and I'm ready to share them with listeners. Content note: I do discuss miscarriage in this episode. Find me on IG @Less_Straightforward. If you'd like to share your story, please get in touch! [email protected]

Less Straightforward is still on break this week... Please enjoy this little sneak peak of next week's episode: My personal TTC journey (part of it, anyway)IG: @Less_Straightforward

This is the conclusion to last week's episode with Donnie Weaver about his surprise trans pregnancy. If you haven't listened to Part 1 yet, head over to last week's first!Get connected with Donnie on Twitter @autiedonnie or you can email him at [email protected] the podcast on IG @Less_Straightforward.

This week I talked with Donnie about his unexpected pregnancy as a trans man, and the effects of the medical mistreatment he sustained before and during his pregnancy. Content warning: we talk about some heavy topics including medical trauma, depression, and shame. This is Part One of a two part episode special.

This week I chatted with Briana and Sabra, who share their conception journey to three wonderful children. We also talk about second parent adoption, and some of the necessary steps to take in California for families who use a known donor.Get connected! Find the pod on Instagram @Less_Straightforward

In this week's episode I sat to chat with Erin and Maria, who's journey to parenthood included unexplained infertility, IUI, navigating military healthcare, and embryo donation. https://resolve.org/Get connected on Instagram! @Less_Straightforward

This week I give a brief overview of necessities for at home insemination!Please note: I do not discuss where to get sperm or when to inseminate in this episode. If you are brand new to trying to conceive, please listen to those episodes before coming here :)IG: @Less_Straightforward

Listen in to Jess and Marlene's story. We talk about trying to conceive, gender identity, birthing in a pandemic, pregnancy complications, and more. Get connected on Instagram (@less_straightforward). If you're interested in sharing your journey, I'd love to hear from you!