Three Unique Perspectives on Having Children: Pre- and Post-Transplant

Unpacking the Gift of Life

Valen, Cristen, and their friend, Elizabeth, share their individual paths of whether to have children, what led to their choices, and how ADPKD and transplant shaped their decision-making. They acknowledge the emotions surrounding their difficult decisions, share personal stories on how they navigated and embraced having or not having a child, and how they moved forward in a positive way. Listen in to be inspired and empowered by their vulnerability and determination.
Learn more about your hosts:

• Valen Keefer, Patient Advocate, Consultant, Educator, Motivational Speaker: www.valenkeefer.com
• Cristen Wathen, Licensed Counselor and Associate Professor at Palo Alto University: https://www.paloaltou.edu/faculty/cristen-wathen-phd-lcpc-ncc

Additional resources:

• PKD Australia Pregnancy & Childbearing Question Prompt List: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Fu8lHf93b7IxbUF6_JPzLcKxU3oGEbvS/view?usp=sharing
• Transplant Pregnancy Registry: https://www.transplantpregnancyregistry.org/
• Pregnancy after deceased donor vs living donor kidney transplant: associated obstetric and graft outcomes: https://www.ajog.org/article/S0002-9378(23)00543-4/pdf
• Pregnancy, Motherhood & Organ Transplant: https://www.facebook.com/groups/41330239911