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.

This week on Fertility Village Live, we’re having an honest conversation about infertility, the kind that goes beyond surface-level and into the real, lived experience.We talk about the emotional weight of the journey, how it can shape your identity, and what it looks like to move through something so personal while also being seen by others. This episode opens up a meaningful dialogue around mental health, visibility, and the impact infertility can have on every part of your life.We also explore what support actually looks like, what was missing, and what we still need as a community to better care for people walking this path.If you’re in it, have been through it, or are supporting someone who is, this conversation will resonate.