Dr. C In The D

Elizabeth Lewis interviews one of Dr. K’s patients, Breonna Lusch, who shares her five-and-a-half year journey through IVF, miscarriages, medical procedures, and her rainbow baby who was born in April of 2023. Together, Elizabeth and Breonna dive into navigating IVF, when to announce a pregnancy, how to support a loved one going through IVF, and advice for those currently living it. Join Elizabeth and Breonna as they chat about Breonna’s IVF journey, how the clinic became her family, and how she remained hopeful in the face of adversity. You can find Dr. K and more information about Michigan Center for Fertility and Women’s Health on their website: https://mifertility.com/ On Instagram: @mifertility Or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mifertility/ You can find Elizabeth Lewis on the Detroit Mom website: www.detroitmom.com On Instagram: @detroitmoms and @elizabethlewis.co Or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DetroitMoms You can find Breonna Lusch on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/breonna.schindler Or reach out to her via e-mail: [email protected]

Dr. Kowalczyk and Elizabeth Lewis, owner of Detroit Mom, discuss common reasons why women find it difficult to take that first step when it comes to seeking out fertility treatment: finances and insurance, feeling alone, feeling like they cannot seek out support due to religion or cultural reasons, and more. They also discuss at what point to start thinking about seeking out fertility support, and how to take the steps to see a fertility doctor when you’re ready. Join Dr. Carole Kowalczyk, owner and lead doctor of Michigan Center for Fertility and Women’s Health as she talks all things fertility, pregnancy, women’s health, and more. Companies offering fertility benefits can be found here. You can find Dr. K and more information about Michigan Center for Fertility and Women’s Health on their website: https://mifertility.com/ On Instagram: @mifertility Or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mifertility/ You can find Elizabeth Lewis on the Detroit Mom website: www.detroitmom.com On Instagram: @detroitmoms and @elizabethlewis.co Or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DetroitMoms

We’ve had a ton of women coming in to talk about their fertility potential and to learn more about freezing their eggs. It’s really empowering to see women taking control of their fertility and showing interest in thinking about the future, even if they might not be ready to have babies right away. Dr. Kowalczyk and Alexa Karbowski, PA C, discuss why women are looking to freeze their eggs for later use and things to consider when having your eggs frozen. Join Dr. Carole Kowalczyk, owner and lead doctor of Michigan Center for Fertility and Women’s Health as she talks all things fertility, pregnancy, women’s health, and more. You can find Dr. K and more information about Michigan Center for Fertility and Women’s Health on their website: https://mifertility.com/ On Instagram: @mifertility Or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mifertility/

People ask at almost every single appointment at Michigan Center, “What can I do to naturally get pregnant?” It’s great to see interest in the natural side to fertility and pregnancy and there are easy things to do at home to help support getting pregnant without medical intervention. In this episode Alexa Karbowski and Dr. Kowalczyk discusses five different ways you can support getting pregnant naturally. Join Dr. Carole Kowalczyk, owner and lead doctor of Michigan Center for Fertility and Women’s Health as she talks all things fertility, pregnancy, women’s health, and more. You can find Dr. K and more information about Michigan Center for Fertility and Women’s Health on their website: https://mifertility.com/ On Instagram: @mifertility Or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mifertility/

Infertility Awareness Week is April 23-29, 2023 and was first created in 1989 by a support group called Resolve in order to empower change in conversation about infertility. In this episode Dr. Kowalczyk and Alexa Karbowski, PA C discuss why this week is so important for so many people who are struggling with infertility and some signs that it might be time to see a fertility specialist if you are struggling with your own fertility. Join Dr. Carole Kowalczyk, owner and lead doctor of Michigan Center for Fertility and Women’s Health as she talks all things fertility, pregnancy, women’s health, and more. You can find Dr. K and more information about Michigan Center for Fertility and Women’s Health on their website: https://mifertility.com/ On Instagram: @mifertility Or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mifertility/

It’s Michigan Center for Fertility and Women’s Health’s 20th Anniversary! In this episode, Alexa Karbowski, PA C, and Dr. Kowalczyk reminisces about the early beginnings of Michigan Center and how the practice has grown over the years. Join Dr. Carole Kowalczyk, owner and lead doctor of Michigan Center for Fertility and Women’s Health as she talks all things fertility, pregnancy, women’s health, and more. You can find Dr. K and more information about Michigan Center for Fertility and Women’s Health on their website: https://mifertility.com/ On Instagram: @mifertility Or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mifertility/

April is Infertility Awareness Month and to honor women walking through a journey with infertility. Sue Johnston and LeAndrea Fisher created the Walk of Hope to help bring awareness to infertility and to raise funds for Resolve: The National Fertility Association. This year the Walk of Hope happens on Saturday, April 29 at The Tolan Playfield in Detroit. Sue and LeAndrea join Dr. Kowalzyk to talk about how the walk started, how to get involved, and the details of the event. Join Dr. Carole Kowalczyk, owner and lead doctor of Michigan Center for Fertility and Women’s Health as she talks all things fertility, pregnancy, women’s health, and more. You can find Dr. K and more information about Michigan Center for Fertility and Women’s Health on their website: https://mifertility.com/ On Instagram: @mifertility Or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mifertility/

Secondary Infertility is when a couple is having a difficult time getting pregnant after a successful first pregnancy. In this episode, Claire Hogan sits down with Dr. K to discuss what Secondary Infertility is, how it can affect our mental health, and the ways each partner can have different viewpoints on this challenging medical topic . Join Dr. Carole Kowalczyk, owner and lead doctor of Michigan Center for Fertility and Women’s Health as she talks all things fertility, pregnancy, women’s health, and more. You can find Dr. K and more information about Michigan Center for Fertility and Women’s Health on their website: https://mifertility.com/ On Instagram: @mifertility Or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mifertility/

Even though many fertility journeys end in happiness, many of them continue on without a successful pregnancy and those feelings can be incredibly difficult to manage. Dr. K and Claire Hogan talk in this episode about the options following an unsuccessful fertility journey and how to best manage the mental health aspect while experiencing feelings of sadness, anger, and grief. Join Dr. Carole Kowalczyk, owner and lead doctor of Michigan Center for Fertility and Women’s Health as she talks all things fertility, pregnancy, women’s health, and more. You can find Dr. K and more information about Michigan Center for Fertility and Women’s Health on their website: https://mifertility.com/ On Instagram: @mifertility Or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mifertility/

Infertility and the journey through it can cause a lot of strain and stress, especially to your mental health. With so many stigmas and misunderstandings around the topic, it’s important to foster self-love and compassion instead. In this episode, Claire Hogan and Dr. K talk all about caring for your mental health while dealing with infertility and how to change the narrative. Join Dr. Carole Kowalczyk, owner and lead doctor of Michigan Center for Fertility and Women’s Health as she talks all things fertility, pregnancy, women’s health, and more. You can find Dr. K and more information about Michigan Center for Fertility and Women’s Health on their website: https://mifertility.com/ On Instagram: @mifertility Or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mifertility/