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Building your family

Building your family

By: Lisa Schuman
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Welcome to Building Your Family, the only expert-guided community platform designed for parents and parents-to-be using reproductive medicine to build their families. We provide unique strategies to help make your path to parenthood smoother and more informed—empowering you to navigate the critical decisions that shape your family’s future. At Building Your Family, we’ve already helped thousands of people navigate the complexities of family building and parenting with confidence. Our goal is to equip you with the knowledge and strategies to make these life-changing decisions with greater clarity, resulting in better outcomes and fewer regrets. We understand that many of the decisions you make along this journey can’t be undone, and that’s why our approach is all about offering you practical, actionable steps that you can start applying right now. Our educational components are tailored to help you think differently, make more informed choices, and take control of your experience—from fertility treatments to parenting strategies. Whether you’re just starting out or already deep into your journey, Building Your Family is here to guide you with expert advice, specialized education, stress-reduction strategies, and the community support you need to make the best choices for you and your family. For more information, sign up for our newsletter, you will be able to stay up to date with the episodes, get information about our programs and most of all join our warm community. And follow us on social.// Monthly email: https://familybuilding.net/newsletter-sign-up/ Watch the podcast on YouTube http://bit.ly/3E49Z1k Follow along on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thecenterforfamilybuilding/Copyright 2024 All rights reserved. Alternative & Complementary Medicine Hygiene & Healthy Living Physical Illness & Disease
Episodes
  • Endometriosis: What Actually Works (Doctor Explains) | Dr. Jessica Ryniec
    Oct 5 2025

    Get evidence‑based answers on endometriosis—what it is (and isn’t), how it’s diagnosed, and what actually helps, so you know where to start today. Dr. Jessica Ryniec explains symptoms, diagnosis (what to expect from imaging vs surgical confirmation), treatment options (medical vs surgical), pain management, and fertility considerations—practical steps you can use now.

    You’ll learn:

    What endometriosis is (and common misconceptions) How doctors think about diagnosis and when to escalate care Treatment paths that actually help (meds, surgery, lifestyle) Fertility implications and decision points First steps this week and questions to ask your clinic Want live workshops and expert Q&A? Join the community: https://familybuilding.net/building-your-family-community/

    Learn more about Dr. Ryniec: https://www.ccrmivf.com/boston/jessica-ryniec-md/ Follow Dr. Ryniec on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicaryniecmd/

    #Endometriosis

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    43 mins
  • Genetic Testing: Myths Busted (What Helps vs Hurts) | Doctor + Geneticist
    Sep 28 2025

    What genetic tests actually do—and what they don’t—so you know when to use them (and when not to). Practical next steps. Chapters below. For step-by-step guides + live Q&A, join the community: https://familybuilding.net/building-your-family-community/

    You’ll learn:

    Screening vs diagnostic: what each actually tells you Carrier testing, NIPT, and embryo testing (PGT‑A/M): when it helps vs overkill Limits: false positives/negatives, VUS, and context (why “a result” ≠ a decision) Donor gametes: brief considerations for donor sperm/egg Questions to ask your clinic + first steps this week

    📚 Learn more about Dr. Thakur: https://www.genomeally.com/

    #GeneticTesting #CarrierTesting #NIPT #PGT #Preconception #FamilyPlanning #WomensHealth #Fertility #TryingToConceive

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    37 mins
  • Genetic Testing: What It Can(and Can’t) Tell Us Before Pregnancy (Doctor + Geneticist)
    Sep 21 2025

    If you could reduce medical risks before pregnancy, would you? A doctor + geneticist explain the major test types, what each actually tells you, and their limits—so you know when to use them (and when not to). You’ll learn: what screening vs diagnostic tests do, how to think about carrier testing, NIPT, and embryo testing (PGT‑A/M), common limitations (false positives/negatives, VUS), and how to talk with your clinic. Want live workshops + Q&A? Join the community: https://familybuilding.net/building-your-family-community/

    📚 Learn more about Dr. Thakur: https://www.genomeally.com/

    0:00 What you’ll learn 1:12 Who is Dr. Mili Thakur 3:15 Understanding the basics of genetics 8:43 Screening vs diagnostic (what each does) 11:52 How to approach genetic testing in a family building journey 15:23 How to assess genetic risk in family building 19:50 Carrier testing (how to use results) 25:45 Questions to ask your clinic + first steps

    #GeneticTesting #CarrierTesting #NIPT #PGT #Preconception #FamilyPlanning #WomensHealth #Fertility

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    28 mins
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