This week on Fertility Village LIVE, we’re excited to be joined by author, writer and storyteller Nicole Victory author of FrankenLOVE: One Monster’s Journey to Becoming a MOMster Through Mad Science.Born from Nicole’s own experience with infertility FrankenLOVE follows Frae, a monster who desperately wants to become a MOMster. When creating a mini monster doesn’t happen the way she hoped, Frae turns to Dr. Boo Fang and a little “mad science” to help build her family.Join us as we dive in to talk about Nicole’s journey through fertility treatment, the uncertainty of not knowing how your story will end, becoming a mother after infertility, and how her own experience ultimately inspired a children’s book that helps families talk about the many different ways families are created.

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This week we are coming to you LIVE from @cfas.scfa CFAS in Calgary, Alberta at 7:00 PM ET instead of our usual 8:00 PM!On this episode of Fertility Village LIVE, we’re joined by Michelle Chidley from Fertility Alberta @fertilityab for a timely conversation about fertility access, advocacy, and what’s happening right now in Alberta.There has been some significant movement in the province, from new research looking at the financial and workplace impact of fertility treatment, to advocacy for improved fertility benefits and public funding, and recent progress in oncofertility support.We’ll be talking about:• What fertility treatment is really costing Alberta families• The impact fertility treatment can have on careers and workplaces• Why employer fertility benefits matter• Recent progress in oncofertility care• The continued push for publicly funded fertility treatment in Alberta• What Fertility Alberta is advocating for nextThis is a conversation about access, affordability, advocacy and what needs to change so that more people have the opportunity to build their families.

Understanding Egg Quality: What It Is, Why It Matters & What We Can Learn From ItWe hear so much about egg quantity during fertility treatment, but what about egg quality?This week on Fertility Village LIVE, @jessicalchalk of @mystoriahealth is joined by reproductive endocrinologist and fertility specialist @dan.nayot to break down what egg quality actually means, why it matters in IVF, and why having a high number of eggs doesn’t always translate into more embryos.We’ll also explore how new technology, including @futurefertilityai MAGENTA egg quality assessment, is giving patients and their care teams additional information to better understand IVF outcomes, ask more informed questions, and guide conversations about what comes next.We’ll talk egg quality vs. quantity, age and ovarian reserve, what we can and can’t control, and some of the reasons patients can finish an IVF cycle still wondering, “Why did this happen?”Join us LIVE over at @oasisfsn and bring your questions. See you tomorrow night at 8pm!1d

What role can naturopathic medicine play in your fertility journey?In this episode of Fertility Village LIVE, we sit down with naturopathic doctor Dr. Caitlyn Keates to explore naturopathic medicine, reproductive health, and the different ways a naturopathic approach may support people who are trying to conceive.We talk about looking at fertility through a whole-person lens and some of the common concerns people bring to a naturopathic doctor, including hormones, menstrual cycles, PMOS, nutrition, lifestyle and overall reproductive health.Dr. Keates also helps us unpack where naturopathic medicine can fit alongside conventional fertility care and why an individualized approach matters. We discuss the importance of understanding what may be happening in your body, asking questions, and building a care team that supports both your fertility goals and your overall health.In this episode, we discuss:What naturopathic medicine is and how it can fit into fertility careWhy someone experiencing infertility might choose to see a naturopathic doctorTaking a whole-person approach to reproductive healthPCOS and some of the factors that can affect symptoms and fertilityHormones, menstrual cycles and ovulationNutrition and lifestyle considerations during a fertility journeySupplements and the importance of individualized recommendationsWhat testing or information may be helpful when looking more closely at reproductive healthHow naturopathic medicine can complement conventional fertility treatmentQuestions to ask when choosing a naturopathic doctorHow to avoid information overload when there is so much fertility and wellness advice onlineThe importance of evidence-informed, individualized fertility supportWhether you're just beginning to explore your fertility, navigating a diagnosis like PCOS, going through fertility treatment, or simply looking for ways to better understand your reproductive health, this conversation offers a helpful look at where naturopathic medicine may fit into your journey.Fertility Village LIVE is presented by Oasis Fertility Support Network, a Canadian registered charity providing free support, education and connection for people navigating infertility and family-building challenges.You don't have to navigate infertility alone.Learn more about Oasis Fertility Support Network, our free support groups, educational resources and Fertility Village LIVE at oasisfsn.com.

On Fertility Village LIVE we often focus on the medical journey, but for many 2SLGBTQIA+ folks, the path to parenthood begins with additional financial, legal, and systemic barriers long before treatment even starts.This week, we’re joined by Christine and Lily, co-founders of the @daisybabyfoundation to talk about their inspiration to create a Canadian charity dedicated to supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ families pursuing parenthood.We’ll be discussing:✨ The hidden costs of queer family-building✨ Why representation in fertility care matters✨ The vision behind Daisy Baby Foundation✨ What they’ve learned from the families seeking support and more…Whether you’re part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, supporting someone on their journey, or passionate about making fertility care more accessible, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.📍 LIVE on the @oasisfsn Oasis Fertility Support Network Facebook page, IG or YouTube ChannelBring your questions and join us for an honest conversation about hope, family and creating a future.

Genetics can feel like a whole new language when you’re navigating fertility treatment.Carrier screening. PGT-A. PGT-M. PGT-SR. Euploid. Mosaic.What do these terms actually mean, and how do they affect the decisions you make?Join us LIVE tonight as we sit down with genetic counsellor @emmamooresgc from @dnaidegc to break it all down in a way that’s easy to understand. Whether you’re just starting IVF, waiting on embryo results, or trying to make sense of a genetic report, this conversation is for you.We’ll cover:• What a fertility genetic counsellor actually does• Carrier screening before IVF• The differences between PGT-A, PGT-M, and PGT-SR• What embryo results really mean• How to make informed decisions when the answers aren’t black and white📍LIVE on the @oasisfsn Oasis Fertility Support Network channels join host @jessicalchalkBring your questions and join the conversation. Knowledge can make even the hardest decisions feel a little less overwhelming.#Fertility #IVF #GeneticCounselling #Genetics #pgta

It’s one of the most talked about, questioned, and emotionally complex phenomena that happens, rarely on the fertility journey, but miracles do happen.After years of infertility, countless appointments, treatments, losses, and ultimately pursuing surrogacy, some people find themselves facing an unexpected surprise: a pregnancy of their own.How does that happen?Tonight, we’re exploring this fascinating topic with award-winning journalist and author Kathryn Blaze Baum @kblazebaum , whose wrote her book In Fertility: The Story of a Miracle and the Big Business Behind earlier this year. It examines infertility through both a deeply personal and investigative lens.Joining Kathryn is guest host Alexandra Slate @rockabyemaybe , and together they’ll discuss a remarkable shared experience. Both women built their families through surrogacy and then became pregnant themselves, giving birth within months of their surrogates delivering their babies.Coincidence? Biology? Timing? Something science can’t fully explain?As a journalist with nearly two decades of experience uncovering complex stories and asking difficult questions, Kathryn brings a unique perspective to a topic that both frustrates and provides immense hope to the infertility community.Whether you’ve experienced infertility yourself, know someone who has, or have always wondered about these seemingly miraculous stories, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

This week’s Fertility Village Live is a conversation that matters.As Mother’s Day approaches, we’re holding space for those who are navigating this season without the outcome they once hoped for.Joining us are Tara Wood @tara_wood and Lisa Hohenadel @familyredefinedwithlisa alongside our host Jessica Chalk @jessicalchalk for an honest and thoughtful conversation about what this week can feel like when your journey doesn’t include motherhood.We’ll talk about the reality of being childfree not by choice, and share practical ways to protect your heart, set boundaries, and move through the days ahead with care.