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Less Straightforward Dallas
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- Parenting
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5.0 • 7 Ratings
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Less Straightforward is a podcast for folx in queer community who are ready to plunge into parenthood. There's no baby dancing or sperm-meets-egg plans in this podcast. If you're missing one of the necessary components to creating life in your body, Less Straightforward is for you! New episodes weekly on Thursdays
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Episode 2--Jax and Dulce speak on their conception journey
This week I sat down with my friends, Jax and Dulce to hear about their conception journey. Jax was the gestational carrier for their 15 month old son.
Glossary of terms:
OPK: Ovulation Predictor Kit, a test that looks for luteinizing hormone (LH), the hormone that predicts ovulation
Surge: The time of your cycle where you LH levels are rising, indiciating that ovulation is coming soon.
Peak: The time of your cycle where your LH levels are at their highest, indicating that ovulation is going to occur in 24-36 hours.
PPD/PPA: Postpartum Depression and Postpartum Anxiety: two mood disorders that can follow childbirth
BT/BBT: Basal body temperature, the lowest temperature your body reaches during periods of rest. -
Episode 1--What Are My Options??
Episode 1 talks about how to get your hands on the one thing same-sex baby makers are missing: sperm. Known vs anonymous? Fresh vs frozen? ICI? IUI? Jumping in head-first when beginning TTC (trying to conceive) can be overwhelming. Listen now for a brief overview of all the options in front of you. Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional. This podcast should not be considered medical advice.
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-Trailer!- Queer Families TTC
Less Straightforward is a resource for queer families who are currently, about to, or just thinking about expanding their families.
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