Fertility Fraud

DESCRIPTION:

On this episode of They Walk Among America… For the majority, it begins with a positive test. That clear line that lets you know your life is going to change forever. The excitement and anticipation builds over what feels like an eternity until expectant parents get to hold their new baby in their arms. However, for many, the journey to become parents is long and difficult. Instead of a joyous moment, people who struggle with fertility issues face numerous doctor appointments, medical procedures, hormonal treatments, invasive interventions, and often insurmountable loss…

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‘They Walk Among America’ is a Law & Crime podcast network production.

This episode was researched and written by Eileen Macfarlane.

Editing by Brad Maybe.

Script editing, additional writing, illustrations and production direction by Rosanna Fitton.

Narration, narration editing, and production direction by Benjamin Fitton.

MUSIC: 

Shadow Passage by Cody Martin

Ancient Ground by Moments

Illusions by Colossus

Deep Thoughts by Elision 

Fable by Stephen Keech

Spooked by Jshirts

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