Quiet Power: What Fertility Advocacy Really Looks Like (Even When You're Not Loud)

The Fertility Factor with Dr. Maya by Maya Eady McCarthy, MD

Episode notes

When you hear the word advocacy, you might picture protests, petitions, and bold public speaking. But what if advocacy also looks like whispering, pausing, and saying “I’m not ready yet”? In this soul-nourishing episode, Dr. Maya offers a fresh take on what it really means to advocate for yourself on your fertility journey—especially as a Black woman or woman of color navigating a system that too often fails to listen.

This episode is a gentle invitation to reimagine advocacy in your own voice and at your own pace. Whether you’re asking a follow-up question in your OB’s office or choosing rest over another round of labs, it all counts.

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