Navigating Miscarriages, Fertility, and Motherhood with Whitney Port Rosenman

In this episode of SHE MD, hosts Mary Alice Haney and Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi welcome Whitney Port Rosenman, a television personality, fashion designer, and podcast host, to share her fertility journey. Whitney opens up about her struggles with multiple miscarriages and her pursuit of surrogacy. Dr. Aliabadi tackles a comprehensive breakdown of fertility factors, including autoimmune disorders, PCOS, and endometriosis. The conversation touches on the importance of being your own health advocate, intuitive eating, and seeking second opinions. Whitney also shares her emotional journey and her hope for future pregnancies. Dr. Aliabadi provides expert insights on fertility issues and potential treatments.

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Whitney Port Rosenman is a Creative Director and Designer, with roots in Los Angeles where she currently resides with her husband and seven-year-old son. Widely recognized as an alumna of MTV’s iconic reality show “The Hills” and “The City”, Whitney has since built a prolific career in fashion and design. In 2024, Whitney took on the role of Creative Director for The High Confectionary, a brand that specializes in low-dose gummies and aims to change the way people consume edibles.

WHITNEY PORT ROSENMAN’S 5 KEY TAKEAWAYS:

Investigate Autoimmune Issues: Multiple miscarriages with heartbeats may indicate an underlying autoimmune issue, even if standard tests are negative.

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Learn more about Fertility Testing: Understand the importance of comprehensive fertility testing to learn more about miscarriage symptoms: Screen for conditions like PCOS, endometriosis, and adenomyosis.

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Explore Blood Thinners: Blood thinners like Lovenox can be crucial for patients to potentially stop miscarriage with recurrent pregnancy loss, especially after seeing a heartbeat.

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Navigate the Surrogate Selection Process: When choosing a surrogate, it's essential to consider factors such as age, previous pregnancy outcomes, and detailed medical history.

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Be Proactive in Fertility Care: Patients should be proactive in their fertility journey, asking questions and seeking second opinions when necessary. Don't accept "unexplained infertility" - keep investigating potential causes

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IN THIS EPISODE:

(00:00) Intro
(06:42) Intuitive eating and body image struggles
(09:37) Whitney shares her fertility issues and miscarriages
(11:30) Defining IVF embryos
(18:02) Exploring surrogacy after multiple pregnancy losses
(23:33) Dr. Aliabadi explains fertility testing buckets
(31:32) Importance of blood thinners in recurrent miscarriages
(39:50) How autoimmune disorders may be a factor in miscarriages
(41:00) Advice on choosing surrogate mothers
(46:23) Closing thoughts and skincare tips

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RESOURCES:

Whitney’s Instagram

The High Confectionery

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Navigating Miscarriages, Fertility, and Motherhood with Whitney Port Rosenman

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