E27 - Ser madre sola a los 45 por embriodonación (Noemí Catalán)

There are decisions that shake the foundations of what society considers "normal." Fertility remains a taboo subject. Just read the comments directed at women like Tamara Falcó, who is trying to become a mother after 40, to see how rigid ideas about this topic still are. 🙉 And yet, in Spain, it's estimated that between 15 and 20% of couples of childbearing age have difficulty conceiving, that 40% of women become mothers after 35, and that almost one in eight births now results from assisted reproduction. 💉 So, how do you navigate this journey when doors close one by one? How do you keep going when attempts fail, but the desire remains stronger than anything? 🔥 Some choose to ignore preconceived notions and break free from labels. Noemí is one of them. 💪 Her story is that of a woman who decided to follow her instincts and ask herself: why does it have to be the way I was told it should be? After fifteen treatments and many sacrifices, she became a single mother at 45 through embryo donation. 🐣 Today, drawing on her experience, she collaborates with fertility clinics to improve patient care, convinced that family diversity is not an exception, but a reflection of the real world. 🌍 And her son Biel, who can't imagine any other kind of family than theirs, is the best proof of that. 👩‍👦 🎧 Without further ado, here's this episode: a conversation about freedom, determination, and the quiet strength of those who dare to write their own rules. #fertility #embryodonation #eggdonation #assistedreproduction #diversity #infertility 00:00 – Introduction 02:13 – Noemí Catalán: Accompanying you on your fertility journey 05:07 – The search for motherhood and personal maturity 07:07 – Finding your purpose and a plan B in life 09:49 – Artificial insemination and society's opinion 14:26 – The hardship of IVF 17:22 – The lack of emotional support 19:58 – Accepting egg donation and the process of genetic grief 25:12 – Attempts at embryo donation and losses 29:56 – The joy of a positive result and a calm pregnancy 37:06 – Childbirth, recovery, and single motherhood 41:52 – How to choose a fertility clinic and the importance of empathy 48:27 – Conclusion and family diversity - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 🌟 Did you enjoy this episode? Subscribe so you don't miss anything that's coming up. 🎙️ Gabachat is the unfiltered podcast where men and women openly share their journey to parenthood. (I prefer this term because it's more inclusive than just talking about motherhood or fatherhood.) This space is designed to inform and support expectant and first-time parents through real-life stories on crucial topics such as infertility, pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. We also discuss sensitive issues like assisted reproduction/in vitro fertilization, abortion, perinatal grief, breastfeeding, and mental health. 🤝 Each shared story creates a space of support and mutual learning, because I believe that sharing is healing, and supporting is empowering. 📲 Follow us on: Instagram:   / gabachat.podcast   Our website: https://www.gabachat.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1YQiVFg... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... YouTube channel:    / @gabachat   LinkedIn:   / gabachat   TikTok:   / gabachat_es