The Single Greatest Choice

episode 19: Mecca, the path to mama

Episode Summary

This week, Katie talks with Mecca - a successful single woman who intended to freeze eggs for fertility preservation at the age of 36 and instead learned she had premature diminished ovarian reserve. Listen as she shares her process over the past few years and what's next for her on the path to motherhood. Mecca is smart and strong, and I know you'll love her openness, resilience and humor.

Episode Notes

In this  episode, you'll hear about:

• how Mecca was blindsided by premature diminished ovarian reserve at age 36
• choosing to create embryos with donor sperm for fertility preservation
• the importance of talking with a reproductive psychologist as part of your fertility treatment
• what to consider when choosing a donor
• how race considerations can impact donor selection
• going through round after round of egg retrieval to bank embryos for the future
• Mecca's top three pieces of advice for other women on the path to solo motherhood

You can connect with Mecca on Instagram @thepathtomama