Episodes 130
Avg. Duration 37m
Activity Declining
Apple Rating 5.0 (22)
Since Jul 2020
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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Fertility Café explores the evolving world of reproductive health, infertility, and modern family building. Hosted by Eloise Drane, fertility expert, agency founder, past surrogate and egg donor, and mom of five, the show unpacks the medical, emotional, and ethical sides of today’s fertility care. From IVF, surrogacy, egg and sperm donation, embryo donation, infertility treatment, men’s fertility, hormones, and fertility preservation, each episode dives into every part of assisted reproduction. Hear real stories and expert insights from fertility doctors, surrogates, and intended parents in open conversations. Whether you are navigating infertility, exploring surrogacy or donation, or curious about reproductive wellness, Fertility Café helps you find clarity, confidence, and hope. Connect with us: www.thefertilitycafe.com

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S7E140 The Surrogacy Industry Has a Serious Problem

Apr 07, 2026 34m

What happens when an industry built to help people build families starts failing the very people it's supposed to serve? In this season seven finale of Fertility Café, host Eloise Drane steps out…

S7E139 Beyond the Egg: Rethinking Fertility Through Egg, Embryo, and Sperm Health

Mar 31, 2026 58m

What if everything you thought you knew about fertility was only half the story? In this episode of Fertility Café, Eloise Drane sits down with board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and…

S7E138 The Egg Donation Screening Process: What to Expect from Application to Retrieval

Mar 24, 2026 49m

What does it actually take to become an egg donor, and what happens after the retrieval that no one warns you about? In this episode of Fertility Café, Eloise Drane sits down with Christina Alicea, a…

Surrogacy from Start to Baby: What Every Intended Parent Should Know

Mar 17, 2026 39m

You've decided you want to build your family through surrogacy. Now what? In this episode of Fertility Café, Eloise Drane sits down with surrogacy Family Support Advisor,  Jennifer Silva to walk…

S7E136 An ’80s Sperm Donor. A Fertility Specialist. A Sitting Senator.

Mar 10, 2026 50m

What happens when a sperm donor and his donor-conceived child find each other decades later? In this episode of Fertility Café, Eloise Drane sits down with reproductive medicine physician Dr. Danny…

S7E135 I Carried Two Babies for Other Families: The Truth About Becoming a Surrogate Twice

Mar 03, 2026 30m

What does it really take to become a surrogate physically, emotionally, and mentally? In this episode of Fertility Café, Eloise Drane sits down with Darnae Pitts, wife, mother of two, and two-time…

S7E134 The Truth About Birth Control, Ovulation, and Your Hormones with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack

Feb 24, 2026 52m

Why are we taught so little about something that happens every single month for decades of our lives? In this episode of Fertility Café, Eloise Drane sits down with fertility awareness educator and…

S7E133 Navigating Fertility in the US: A Guide for International Parents Seeking Treatment with Richard Westoby and Julio Gaggia

Feb 17, 2026 40m

What does it take to navigate a U.S. surrogacy journey from abroad—and how do you stay grounded when the internet offers either too little or way too much information? In this episode of Fertility…

S7E132 The First IVF Baby in America, Elizabeth Carr, Speaks Out on Access, Stigma, and the Future

Feb 10, 2026 36m

What does it mean to grow up “the first” of anything—especially the first IVF baby born in the United States? In this episode of Fertility Café, host Eloise Drane talks with Elizabeth Carr about her…

S7E131 Childfree By Choice

Feb 03, 2026 49m

What does it mean to consciously choose not to have children, especially in a culture that often defines womanhood by motherhood? In this episode of Fertility Café, host Eloise Drane welcomes back…

S7E130 Is Fertility Care Getting Better—or Just Bigger

Jan 27, 2026 40m

When we talk about fertility care, we often focus on the patient experience—what it’s like to navigate appointments, insurance, cycles, and emotional ups and downs. But what happens when we zoom…

S7E129 Acupuncture for Fertility: Supporting Hormones, Cycles & IVF Success

Jan 20, 2026 33m

When it comes to fertility care, we often hear about IVF protocols, medication regimens, and surgical procedures. But what about the tools that help prepare the body for conception and support…

S7E128 What Surrogacy Really Feels Like: A Candid Conversation

Jan 06, 2026 40m

Surrogacy is often talked about as a beautiful and rewarding journey, but what happens when that journey takes an unexpected turn? In this episode, Eloise Drane sits down with Pamela Marshall, a…

S7E127 From Screening to Transfer: The Surrogate’s Medical Process, Explained by a Fertility Doctor

Dec 16, 2025 58m

Surrogates often begin their journey excited, hopeful, and ready to help a family grow, but few truly understand the depth of the medical steps involved. In this conversation, Eloise Drane sits down…

S7E126 What Your OBGYN Isn’t Telling You

Dec 09, 2025 44m

Too many people walk into an OB GYN appointment with uncertainty, unanswered questions, or years of silent symptoms. In this powerful conversation, Eloise Drane sits down with Board Certified OB GYN…

S7E125 What Genetics Really Means for IVF, Donors, and Embryos

Dec 02, 2025 48m

Genetics touches nearly every part of the family-building journey, yet for most people it feels confusing, intimidating, and filled with unknowns. In this conversation, Eloise Drane sits down with…

S7E124 Finally Here: A Long Journey to Motherhood

Nov 25, 2025 1h

After more than 20 years of infertility, six miscarriages and several failed rounds of IVF, Arvis Carmichael-Smith returns with the update she once feared would never come. When she last spoke with…

S7E123 Embryologist Reveals the Truth About IVF and Egg Freezing

Nov 18, 2025 1h 4m

There's a part of the fertility process most people never really get to see. After all the appointments, medications, and procedures, things move into the lab, and from the outside, it can feel…

S7E122 Surrogacy and Egg Donor Insurance: Complete Guide to Coverage and Protection

Oct 28, 2025 41m

Ever wondered what really happens if something goes wrong during a surrogacy or egg donation journey and who’s responsible for the bill? When it comes to third-party reproduction (surrogacy, egg…

S7E121 Fertility Café Season 7: Inside Modern Fertility Care — IVF, Surrogacy, Egg Donation & Family Building

Oct 21, 2025 2m

The conversation around fertility is changing and Season 7 of Fertility Café dives deep into how.   Hosted by Eloise Drane, founder of Family Inceptions and Fertility 360, this season explores the…

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