From Surgeries to Success: Haley's Path to Parenthood

03/25/24 • 21 min

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The journey to ideal health is a constant battle. And when emergency surgery is needed, most may not think twice about the impact this will have on their future fertility. In today’s episode, we hear from Haley, who shares her family building journey. It’s one marked by multiple diagnoses, surgeries, and financial strain. Despite these setbacks, Haley was determined to become a parent. She advocated for herself and found a doctor that she could trust. She then learned her employer had a fertility benefit, which relieved the financial pressure and helped her to reach her goal.

Haley's journey embodies the realities that many face on the path to parenthood: a mix of setbacks, doubts, and ultimately, hard-won victories.

Guest: Haley, Progyny Member

Host: Shannon Zuber, Progyny

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Haley's journey embodies the realities that many face on the path to parenthood: a mix of setbacks, doubts, and ultimately, hard-won victories.

Guest: Haley, Progyny Member

Host: Shannon Zuber, Progyny

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Guest: Dr. Paul Dudley, Medical Director, Pinnacle Fertility Atlanta

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Guest: Gloria Soler, Progyny Member

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