Episode 40: Interview with Courtney Bigum: Living with Turner Syndrome and Infertility
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This week Mary and Alex sat down with Courtney, one of their sorority sisters, who lives in Atlanta, GA. Courtney shares some valuable information about Turner Syndrome, a chromosomal abnormality, and how that diagnosis, when she was an infant, has affected her life and her path to motherhood.
Episode Highlights
· Courtney’s story [1:18]
· Characteristics of Turner Syndrome [1:33]
· Infertility awareness [2:20]
· Emotional response [4:00]
· Finding the right partner [5:25]
· Self-doubt [7:20]
· Mosaic Turner Syndrome [9:15]
· Support through community [10:20]
· Male infertility [14:05]
· Emotional Care [15:20]
· Preventative medicine [16:10]
· Many different pathways to motherhood [19:30]
· Adoption [20:35]
· Be the change [22:40]
· Good advice [23:50]
· Embrace the journey [26:00]
· Thank you! [26:11]
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Summary Keywords
Turner Syndrome, chromosomal abnormality, mourning loss, many pathways to motherhood, infertility, women, gynecology, health, womb stories, relationships, mother, daughter, cancer