In this episode, Jessica Milanes and I have an honest conversation about infertility. We talk about her infertility journey, how she works with other women who are going through this, and so much more. This episode is about shedding light on an important topic that not many talk about. We dive deep into the emotional impact of being infertile and having miscarriages and how you can support someone experiencing infertility.
Jess Millanes is the host of the Real Talk: Women’s Health and Fertility Podcast. Jess is a corporate boss lady, who manages a group of kick-ass women in technology. She’s a dog mom and wife. What inspired me about jess is her openness to share with her audience by documenting her infertility journey, Jess wants to create a change in the way we talk about women’s health.
In this episode we cover
- Why Jessica became a fertility coach.
- What being a fertility coach is all about.
- The emotional impact of being infertile or having miscarriages.
- How shame keeps people from talking about this.
- Statistics behind common and uncommon factors behind infertility,
- Different things you can do to learn about your body before getting medical attention.
- Why people are waiting longer to get pregnant.
- The types of issues Jessica specifically helps women with.
- The financial impacts of infertility.
- Dealing with infertility in the workplace.
- The three best ways for loved ones and friends to support someone dealing with infertility.