Magic and Miracles With Ambi Kavanagh: A Fertility Journey Combining Intuition and Science

 
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Could you be happy in life without finding love and having a family? This was the question that Ambi Kavanah was asking herself in her mid 30’s. She did indeed find love in the coming years, only to be faced with fertility issues after marriage. Several failed IUI attempts, surgeries and about to move forward with IVF, Ambi was tired of the pressure to get pregnant and the anxious energy she felt. Ambi, a Lawyer, turned modern day Alchemist, healer and author, allowed modern medicine and intuitive wisdom to shape her journey into motherhood. Tune in and listen to Ambi’s story of her struggles with fertility, and listening to her deep intuition.

In This Episode:

  • [00:15] An introduction to Ambi Kavanah

  • [2:30] Ambi begins to discuss her journey to motherhood

  • [3:20] Trying to conceive and opting for intervention

  • [5:10] The side effects of hormones and fertility drugs

  • [6:15] Working with statistics and also listening to intuition

  • [9:15] Having reservations about IVF and wondering if having a child wasn’t meant to be

  • [10:50] Coming to the conclusion that they weren't ready to give up

  • [11:20] Changing to a female doctor who had experience and familiarity 

  • [12:24] The difference between a traditional IVF and a mini IVF

  • [14:15] Why Ambi’s timeline was important

  • [15:50] Taking the pressure off, intuition and a positive pregnancy test

  • [17:05] The inner knowing and the science in the logic, understanding the power of her body

  • [18:50] Ambi shares a bit about her experience with pregnancy

  • [20:33] The power of using both science and intuition

  • [22:06] Ambi thinks back to the time where she questioned if she would ever become a mother

  • [25:32] The most important relationship is the relationship with yourself

  • [28:57] Ambi shares her advice for those looking to welcome a baby in their forties

  • [31:10] Have hope and faith, but also take action

  • [37:00] What is the legacy that Ambi wants to leave her son

  • [39:57] The judgement from society regarding having a baby at an older age

  • [41:25] Ambi’s definition of family

Key Takeaways:

  • Sometimes, taking the pressure off of yourself will help you relax and in turn, may help with your fertility.

  • There is no right or wrong age to become a mother. Each person's situation is unique when it comes to conceiving.

  • Respect the facts and statistics of science and modern medicine, but also understand and believe in your body.

  • Have hope and faith, but ensure to back it up with action and be accountable

Links:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alchemyambi/

Website/Podcast info: https://alchemywithambi.com/

Book: https://www.amazon.ca/Chakras-Self-Care-Activate-Healing-Everyday/dp/0593196686/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=ambi+kavanah&qid=1619120006&s=books&sr=1-1-spell

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