About Modern Parenthood with Dr. Dorette Noorhasan
If you’re struggling to conceive, curious about IVF and fertility, or looking for answers as you start your journey to building your family, Dr. Dorette Noorhasan is a fertility specialist who's ready to help you learn about your reproductive health.
Whether you're an established member of the TTC (Trying To Conceive Club) or are just starting out on your journey to having a family, you don't have to navigate infertility alone; Dr. Noorhasan offers the expert infertility support and medical guidance you’ve been searching for.
Dr. Noorhasan combines compassionate care with deep expertise in ovulation induction, Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT), gestational surrogacy, and reproductive endocrinology so you can empower your path to parenthood.
And not only is Dr. Noorhasan an expert, she's been in your shoes. After five cycles of IVF before ultimately becoming a parent through gestational surrogacy, she knows what the disappointments and joys look like on the path to conceiving your miracle baby.
Whether you're looking for an introduction into infertility, egg freezing and modern fertility preservation or you're interested in deeper topics like advanced IVF protocols, IUI and ICSI treatments, or AI-guided embryo selection, Dr. Noorhasan provides the evidence-based support so you can make informed decisions with your healthcare providers about your fertility journey.
If you have questions you'd like Dr. Noorhasan to address, drop her a line at themodernparenthoodpodcast@gmail.com (mailto:themodernparenthoodpodcast@gmail.com)
Donor Egg IVF Explained: How to Choose a Donor and What to Expect
She agreed to donate her eggs to her sister. Then one conversation changed everything. Choosing an egg donor might seem straightforward, but what happens when emotions, family relationships, and legal rights become part of the equation?
DISCLAIMER: Please note that the content of this podcast does not establish a physician-patient relationship and I encourage you to speak with your treating provider.
If you have questions you'd like Dr. Noorhasan to address, drop her a line at themodernparenthoodpodcast@gmail.com
If you're navigating your own fertility journey and would like a private consultation from Dr. Noorhasan, you can email her at themodernparenthoodpodcast@gmail.com.
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8 Oct 2026
Adoption vs. IVF: The Reality of Two Paths to Motherhood
In this episode of Modern Parenthood, Nicole shares the emotional reality of adoption, the uncertainty adoptive parents experience before parental rights are surrendered, navigating another miscarriage while caring for her newborn son, and why she ultimately decided to pursue IVF.
00:00 - The Emotional Reality of Adoption
02:18 - Choosing Adoption After Pregnancy Loss
03:29 - Pregnant Again While Waiting to Adopt
05:20 - What Happens Before an Adoption Is Final?
06:39 - Why Adoption Can Bring Both Joy and Grief
09:03 - What Is a D&C After Miscarriage?
10:26 - IUI vs. IVF vs. PGT Testing Explained
11:17 - Two IVF Retrievals and Only Two Embryos
13:18 - Finding Hope in the Dates That Once Brought Pain
15:02 - What She Wishes She Did Differently
16:19 - Why You Have to Advocate for Your Fertility Care
17:21 - The Fertility Experience She Regrets
18:40 - Her Advice for Anyone Trying to Become a Parent
20:05 - The Reality of Adoption Costs & Finding Support
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1 Oct 2026
The Reality of Recurrent Pregnancy Loss and Starting Over
After getting pregnant on her very first try, Nicole Kasper thought her journey to motherhood had begun. Then a prenatal screening indicated a high likelihood of trisomy 13, leading to a devastating diagnosis and an impossible decision about a deeply wanted pregnancy.
In this episode of Modern Parenthood, Nicole shares her deeply personal experience with pregnancy loss, recurrent miscarriage, chemical pregnancy, fertility struggles, and ultimately finding a new path to motherhood through adoption.
CHAPTERS
00:00 - The Diagnosis No Parent Expects
00:55 - Nicole’s Unexpected Road to Motherhood
03:12 - When You Finally Feel Ready for a Baby
06:01 - Receiving the Trisomy 13 Diagnosis
08:08 - Traveling Out of State for Pregnancy Care
09:24 - What Pregnancy Loss Really Does to You
10:27 - Finding Help When Grief Becomes Too Heavy
12:11 - The Heartbreak of a Chemical Pregnancy
14:07 - When Trying to Conceive Again Wasn’t Working
15:33 - The Fertility Issue She Never Knew She Had
19:14 - Recurrent Pregnancy Loss and Reaching a Turning Point
20:51 - Considering Adoption After Fertility Struggles
21:32 - Redefining What Becoming a Mom Could Look Like
22:34 - Starting Over Through Adoption
23:18 - The Phone Call That Changed Everything
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WORK WITH DR. NOORHASAN:
themodernparenthoodpodcast@gmail.com
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