Navigating 15 Years of Infertility ft. Farah Dualeh | PART 1 | Entry Level Mums

disclaimer We are not Islamic scholars and we recommend doing your own research into the madhabs and the ruling of adoption in Islam

In this two-part episode, we sit down with Farah Dualeh, who opens up about her 15 year journey through infertility. She shares the emotional rollercoaster of trying to conceive, doctors trying to find an answer, and multiple rounds of IVF attempts. This first part is an honest conversation about hope and holding onto faith when motherhood feels out of reach.

Farah has since written a book about her journey, breaking the silence around infertility in Somali communities to help other women feel less alone. You can find the link to her book below!

FARAH'S BOOK:
Taking Control: A Muslim Woman's Guide to Surviving Infertility
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Taking-Contr...


CHAPTERS:
0:00:00 Introducing Farah
0:01:40 Marriage and Trying to Conceive
0:03:30 Proactive and Talking to People
0:05:00 Going Through Medical Testing
0:05:35 Rounds of IVF
0:09:00 Infertility Doesn’t Define Me
0:11:10 Dealing With Outside Noise and Pressure
0:14:10 Allah’s Plan and Tawakkul
0:20:40 What Are The Options?
0:22:12 Communication With Spouse
0:23:00 The Idea of Adoption
0:24:48 Genetics and IVF
0:28:40 How to Be Eligible for IVF
0:32:00 Third Round Was The Hardest
0:32:40 Work and IVF Appointments
0:33:50 Taking a Break
0:37:00 Taboo Subjects in The Community
0:35:00 The Importance of Marriage
0:41:00 How Different People Deal With It
0:43:00 Owning The Narrative
0:45:20 Being Happy For Others
0:45:55 Farah’s Village and Friendships
0:53:00 Adoption and Islam
0:59:30 Hiding Your Adoption
1:01:00 Being Proud of Your Journey
1:03:20 Adoption Matching

Share your thoughts with us on this episode! We hope Farah’s story reminds you that there’s strength in speaking your truth.

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