Zoe - Donor Conception & not giving up

This episode of the Fertility Podcast, Zoe is joining me as we talk about the importance of feeling empowered on your fertility journey and being able to advocate for yourself. Zoe talks about her infertility and how it led her to using donor eggs and the obstacles that she and her partner faced in order to create their family.What we discussed:Her diagnosis of childhood cancer and how this impacted her fertility for the futureHow Zoe dealt with her infertility and how it she had to have a difficult conversation with her husband, early on in their relationshipThe options they had to consider when trying for a babyTalking about Zoe’s journey with donor conception and her decision to choose an anonymous donorBeing told by her clinic in Spain that her first donor cycle would definitely be successful and then the shock of a negative pregnancy testHow Zoe was able to positively advocate for herselfHow it is important to go out and do your own research and be prepared to have an honest conversation with your consultantsLearn to cherry pick what you need and to take control and ownership of your fertility journeySocials:Follow @TheFertilityPodcast on InstagramFollow @YourFertilityNurse on InstagramMitochondrial Donation Treatment - https://www.hfea.gov.uk/treatments/embryo-testing-and-treatments-for-disease/mitochondrial-donation-treatment/