HOPEisode: Maria’s Story

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On this episode, Sonia and Jessica are joined by Geriatric Mama guest Maria. Maria is a teacher and consultant who helps homeschool parents and students navigate their educational experience. Maria welcomed her first miracle baby at the age of thirty four. Listen as she shares her infertility struggles and journey to almost geriatric mama-hood including her experience working with Naturopathic Doctor Corina Dunlap.

Topics discussed in this episode:

  • Welcome Maria! (3:08)

  • Maria’s Story (5:27)

  • Where you can find Maria at The Home School Admin (37:16)

I always use different words, I hate the word infertility; I split it up and say I’m (in)fertility. I’m living in fertility right now.
— Maria
Maria from The Home School Admin

Maria, pregnant with her miracle baby. Photo credit: Isabelle & Alessandro.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

The Homeschool Admin:

Thank you for considering me to help with your homeschooling needs. I'm an experienced educator who is knowledgeable about the different types of homeschooling methods and Maine homeschool rules and regulations. 

I provide families with homeschool management services. I create daily structure with routine schedules to support learners in reaching their academic goals. I am committed to helping you create a successful homeschooling routine that works for both you and your children. At your service, Maria

Mayomectomy:

Myomectomy is surgery to remove uterine fibroids. Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous growths of tissue (almost always noncancerous) that develop in the uterus. Myomectomy leaves the uterus intact, so people can still become pregnant after the procedure.

Uterine Fibroids:

Uterine fibroids are a very common finding in women of reproductive age. The majority of fibroids do not change their size during pregnancy, but one-third may grow in the first trimester. Although the data are conflicting and most women with fibroids have uneventful pregnancies, the weight of evidence in the literature suggests that uterine fibroids are associated with an increased rate of spontaneous miscarriage, preterm labor, placenta abruption, malpresentation, labor dystocia, cesarean delivery, and postpartum hemorrhage.

Dr. Corina Dunlap:

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