IVF, Miscarriage & Surrogacy: The Emotional Toll (and Big Business) of Infertility with journalist Kathryn Blaze Baum

IVF, Miscarriage & Surrogacy: The Emotional Toll (and Big Business) of Infertility with journalist Kathryn Blaze Baum

April 7, 2026 · 43 min · Episode 72

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The episode explores the emotional complexities of infertility with journalist Kathryn Blaze Baum, focusing on her personal journey and broader societal implications.

In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we dive into the emotional and complex realities of infertility. Joined by journalist, author, and IVF mom Kathryn Blaze Baum, we explore her deeply personal journey through secondary infertility and assisted reproductive technology, alongside the broader psychological, cultural, and ethical dimensions of trying to conceive. This conversation unpacks the all-consuming nature of infertility, the pressures surrounding family-building, and the often unspoken realities behind the pursuit of parenthood.

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