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Building your family

Lisa Schuman
Donor Conception
Surrogacy
IVF
Fertility Treatment
Fertility Treatments
Infertility
Reproductive Medicine
Family Building
Parenting
Fertility
Mental Health
Community Support
Genetic Testing
PCOS
Reproductive Health
Endometriosis
Egg Freezing
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Child Development
Egg Donation

Welcome to Building Your Family, the only expert-guided community platform designed for parents and parents-to-be using reproductive medicine to build their families. We provide unique strategies to help make your path to parenthood smoother and more informed—empowering you to navigate the critical decisions that shape your family’s future. At Building Your Family, we’ve already helped thousands o... more

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Re-released for Pride 2026 — Because this conversation never gets old

What does it actually feel like to need a donor to build your family? How do you choose the right one? What does the medical process look like — and what does the emotional proces... more

She was only 25 and already knew something was wrong.

If you have one child and are secretly struggling to have another, this episode is for you.

Margarita’s story of secondary infertility and PCOS shows what happens when “just keep trying” isn’t g... more

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If you’ve been told “this is just your protocol,” “we’ll just try again,” or “everything looks fine” while IVF keeps failing, this episode is for you. Standard IVF works for many people, but not for everyone. So what happens when you don’t fit the us... more

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Unexplained infertility. Failed cycles. Constant “what ifs” about plastics, products, and the environments we live in.

We’re surrounded by headlines about “toxins” and especially worried about how they might affect fertility, but almost no one teach... more

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Recent Guests

Margarita Lainez
Professional in the fertility field; donor egg/egg banking specialist
Fairfax Egg Bank
Episode: Secondary Infertility & PCOS: What To Do When Doctors Say “Just Keep Trying”
Pietro Bortoletto
Reproductive endocrinologist
Terra Fertility
Episode: When Standard IVF Isn’t Enough: How One Fertility Doctor Thinks Differently
John Warner
Co-founder of Green Chemistry, author, educator
Green Chemistry Institute/Green Chemistry and Engineering
Episode: Toxins & Fertility How to Think About Chemicals with the Co‑Founder of Green Chemistry
Dr. Shefali Shastri
Reproductive endocrinologist, partner at RMA of New Jersey
RMA New Jersey
Episode: Proactive Fertility: When To Get Checked, Freeze Eggs & Plan Ahead | Dr. Shefali Shastri, RMA NJ
Danielle Melfi
CEO of Resolve
Resolve
Episode: National Infertility Awareness Week: RESOLVE, Queer & Solo Parents, and How Your Story Changes Policy
Jenna Wolfe
Former Today Show anchor and advocate for family building
Journalist and broadcaster
Episode: Jenna Wolfe on Building a Two‑Mom Family, Donor Conception & Coming Out on TV
Eduardo Hariton
Physician and fertility expert, board member of a fertility network
RSI Bay Area / San Francisco Bay Area fertility center
Episode: Inside the IVF Lab: How Clinics Keep Your Embryos Safe with AI
Trystan Reese
Advocate for trans families; public figure in transgender fertility and parenting
Collaborate Consulting / Transfertility
Episode: Trans Family Building with Trystan Reese: Same Love, Harder Path to Parenthood
Jaime Knopman
Reproductive endocrinologist and author
CCRM New York
Episode: Empowering Your Fertility Journey: From Egg Freezing to Future Choices with Dr. Jaime Knopman

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Lisa Schumann
Host of Building Your Family; affiliated with Building Your Family and related initiatives

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 25 ratings
  • Important show for all things family building

    We love this podcast where Lisa has honest conversations about the ups and downs about family building. Highly recommend for anyone wanting to feel less alone!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Calen Ann
    United States6 months ago
  • Thanks for the Camille Guaty Egg Donor Conception and Infertility Journey Interviews!

    I am deeply grateful to you, Lisa, and to Camille Guaty for sharing her egg donor story (December 2023) and helping to uplift women and couples who are building their families in loving and alternative ways. I just listened to the two part interview and felt less alone and more encouraged. It is inspiring and strengthening to know that we are not alone as mothers, fathers, and families on this infertility and family-building journey, and Camille Guaty is helping to de-stigmatize the donor egg co... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kristen LM
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners appreciate the honest, empathetic conversations about family-building journeys.
Guests bring diverse expertise, from medical to personal narratives, making complex topics accessible.
Community-focused and reassuring, with emphasis on open conversations about donor conception and surrogacy.
Episodes provide practical takeaways and support for navigating fertility decisions.

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Secondary Infertility & PCOS: What To Do When Doctors Say “Just Keep Trying”
Q: How did you know when it was time to switch doctors or pursue a fertility clinic?
After several years with little progress and a pattern of dismissal, Margarita decided to change clinics to pursue a more informed and targeted approach, ultimately moving toward a fertility specialist who listened and validated her concerns.
Secondary Infertility & PCOS: What To Do When Doctors Say “Just Keep Trying”
Q: Could you tell us a little bit about what your story was like, how you started having children, and what your thoughts were at that time?
Margarita describes a first, relatively easy pregnancy, followed by a difficult journey with secondary infertility due to PCOS, including months of trying, diagnosis, treatment efforts, and the realization that she needed to advocate and seek better information.
When Standard IVF Isn’t Enough: How One Fertility Doctor Thinks Differently
Q: How should patients think about donor eggs vs. pursuing their own eggs later in the timeline?
The guest stresses that the decision is time-sensitive for using one's own eggs, while donor options become more viable later, advising early conversations with clinicians about goals and plans.
When Standard IVF Isn’t Enough: How One Fertility Doctor Thinks Differently
Q: When should patients consider immunological testing and how burdensome can it be?
Immunology testing is considered after three euploid embryo transfers without success, with counseling about costs, invasiveness, and variable data on efficacy; not suitable for everyone but potentially transformative for a small subset.
When Standard IVF Isn’t Enough: How One Fertility Doctor Thinks Differently
Q: What are some examples of conditions where surgery can change outcomes for IVF patients?
Endometriosis and intracavitary fibroids are highlighted as conditions where surgical intervention can improve implantation and reduce miscarriage, sometimes enhancing IVF success.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Building your family

What is Building your family about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on fertility, family building, and modern parenthood, with expert guidance on fertility preservation, IVF, donor conception, surrogacy, and related emotional and ethical dimensions. Episodes often combine medical insights from reproductive specialists with practical, decision-focused conversations about navigating options, managing expectations, and handling the emotional journey, including openness with children and family dynamics. Notable strengths include accessible explanations of complex topics (like genetic testing, donor choices, and pelvic health) and a mix of personal journeys with policy and community considerations, making it helpful for listeners exploring future family-building paths or seeking reliable, expe... more

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2. Pietro Bortoletto
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4. Dr. Shefali Shastri
5. Danielle Melfi
6. Jenna Wolfe
7. Eduardo Hariton
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