Infertility as A Lesbian Latina Couple with Jenni and Marianne Ortega

11/18/22 • 57 min

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No one looks like us! There are no stories like us! Imagine thinking that as you and your partner go through your fertility journey.
In this episode, Carolina dives deep with Jenni and Marianne Ortega into what it is like to navigate fertility treatments and family planning as a lesbian Latina couple. We soon discover there is no representation of queer couples in fertility resources, reading materials, or even photos in the specialists' offices.
Jenni and Marianne are sharing their personal fertility journey to break the silence of what it is like to conceive as a member of the LGBTQ+ community. This episode is essential to every person to become more informed and how they can support other gay couples on their fertility journey.
What you'll learn:

2:13 Struggles in finding resources for Latina couples
8:55 Fertility clinics they've been visiting
12:50 What not to say to a queer couple who are trying to conceive
16:58 Their reaction when society tells unsolicited advice
22:40 Story of sperm buying
32:17 Love languages and their importance
49:08 The Ortega's one piece of advice for people who are sharing the same journey with them

The Carolina Sotomayor Podcast is brought to you by Carolina Sotomayor and the Fertility Foundation.

Carolina Sotomayor is an Expert Womb Healer who helps women conceive by removing physiological blockages with Reiki. She is the host of the Carolina Sotomayor Podcast, a show that covers everything from fertility to postpartum to motherhood, and the creator of Fertility Foundation Collective, an online membership that helps women heal at their own pace to boost their fertility.

Carolina has served over 500 women from around the world to heal. She is passionate about helping women create their families. As a result, there are over 60 reiki babies in the world.

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2:13 Struggles in finding resources for Latina couples
8:55 Fertility clinics they've been visiting
12:50 What not to say to a queer couple who are trying to conceive
16:58 Their reaction when society tells unsolicited advice
22:40 Story of sperm buying
32:17 Love languages and their importance
49:08 The Ortega's one piece of advice for people who are sharing the same journey with them

The Carolina Sotomayor Podcast is brought to you by Carolina Sotomayor and the Fertility Foundation.

Carolina has served over 500 women from around the world to heal. She is passionate about helping women create their families. As a result, there are over 60 reiki babies in the world.

Carolina Sotomayor Reiki: https://carolinasotomayor.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carolinasotomayorreiki/

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What You Need to Consider For Postpartum Planning

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Postpartum is not maternity leave! Postpartum is a vulnerable two years after baby is born. Most women plan their gender reveal parties and baby showers more than they do their postpartum time.
In this episode, Carolina passionately dives into what most people miss when planning their postpartum.
What you'll learn:
2:00 The postpartum mistakes
2:20 Things that you should do to prepare for postpartum
2:35 What is a postpartum doula and how they can help you
5:30 How to find the perfect doula for your needs
8:48 Why you should give yourself enough space to unfold in this new experience
11:58 A reminder that you don't need too much stuff for the baby
14:48 Why it's important to have a relationship with a therapist
16:55 Be emotionally safe in your relationships
If you are expecting then this episode is a must-listen!
The Carolina Sotomayor Podcast is brought to you by Carolina Sotomayor and the Fertility Foundation.

Carolina has served over 500 women from around the world to heal. She is passionate about helping women create their families. As a result, there are over 60 reiki babies in the world.

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Why Breaking Up is the Greatest Thing for Your Fertility

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Endings are hard. There's no getting around that. But sometimes, they're also for the best. And when it comes to your fertility, breaking up just might be the best thing you can do.
In this episode, we discuss the steps and things to consider when breaking up with a friend, partner, spouse, or a job. The inner work and hard conversations have to be done before taking action to end the relationship.
Clearing relationships that are heaving and not serving you will ultimately create space for higher quality, deeper relationships for you. Having meaningful, healthy relationships that can support you in your trying to conceive journey will help you.
Breaking up with a bad relationship can be the GREATEST LIBERATION. Breaking up will allow you to break free of the toxic cycles and signal to the Universe that you want something better.
This liberation will lead to less stress, lower cortisol levels, and more time to focus on you. These 3 things will automatically boost your fertility and the joy you feel.
There's no denying that ending a relationship is hard—but sometimes, it's for the best. If you're struggling to conceive, breaking up may be just what the doctor ordered (even though we know our OB-GYNs would never condone such behavior). So go ahead and call it quits—it just might help increase your chances of getting pregnant in the long run!
What you'll learn:
1:57 "If a person doesn't appreciate you, it's okay to let them go" - Carolina Sotomayor
2:50 What to do when you're in a situation where you think there is something wrong
3:58 The importance of setting your expectations
5:00 How Reiki can help
6:08 Why it's okay to quit
7:40 How to show appreciation to others
8:30 The things I teach my son about setting boundaries
10:24 Breaking up is your greatest liberation
The Carolina Sotomayor Podcast is brought to you by Carolina Sotomayor and the Fertility Foundation.