In this episode I welcome Emma Haslam from Your IVF Abroad. Having navigated IVF herself, Emma brings her advice, guidance and expertise and we have a very open discussion about everything we think you need to know before starting IVF and choosing a clinic. Emma is a breath of fresh air if you are navigating IVF! You can follow Emma on instagram too - @yourivfabroad and more details below: Free short guide to the process of having fertility treatment abroad https://www.yourivfa...

Maria is a Personal Trainer who founded Fitness Fertility, a specialist PT service for women who are struggling to conceive or undergoing fertility treatment. In this episode we bust some myths around exercise and TTC and Maria explains why we should be exercising for health first and the benefits for fertility. You can also check our Maria's instagram @fitness_fertility

Dr Lauren Rockliffe is a Chartered Health Pyschologist and pregnancy health coach and founder of Bloomwell Pregnancy supporting women throughout any stage of their fertility and pregnancy journey. In todays episode we discuss: The emotional impact of TTC, triggers and how hard & overwhelming it can all be Tools to help manage this and foster self compassion How self compassion can help with TTC and why its important Practical tools and tips for cultivating Self Co...

In this episode we are joined by the wonderful Claire Mooney, andrologist, embryologist and founder of Fertility Solutions, a specialist male fertility clinic in Beaconsfield, Herts. Claire brings her wealth of knowledge to the table to discuss: What is sperm DNA fragmentation and how it can affect a man's fertility The importance of optimising sperm and how you may be able to avoid IVF with better sperm health Bacterial infections and how they harm sperm Treating couples to improve fertile p...

Dr Katie Lee is a dentist and author of 'Saved by the Mouth' Join Katie & myself to discuss:Fertility Facts: the connection between oral health and fertility, your oral health can be vital for fertility amongst other thingsRed Flags for Oral Health, signs and symptoms there maybe some work to be done!How to look after your Oral Health and testing for the Oral MicrobiomeKatie is based in Colorado, USA and offers telehealth consultations and saliva testing for the oral microbiome, you ...

Emma Harding is our Fertility Suite Reproductive Reflexologist, trained under expert Barbara Scott to support you with your fertility. We discuss: How reflexology actually works How it can support fertility and conditions affecting fertility How it supports an IVF cycle Reflexology in early pregnancy What to expect at your first appointment. You can book an appointment with Emma here or reach out to her on instagram @reflexologywithemma

Louise Collyer is a Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner, specialising in endometriosis and fertility. We discuss the complexities of Endo and considerations you need to make for your fertility: - How endo affects fertility - The Links with your vaginal microbiome - The Links with your gut microbiome - Nutritional support for Endo - How acupuncture and herbal medicine can help - Other practical tips to help EndoYou can con...

Victoria Wigley , Embryologist tells us everything you need to know to improve your chance of success with IVF. We discuss: - What it means to have ‘good egg quality’ - Embryo grading & PGT-A testing - What factors will affect how many blastocysts you could get - How important the lab is when choosing an IVF clinic and what should be the basic requirements - The importance of improving sperm health before an IVF cycle - Top tips to improve your ch...

Andrew Coutts of the International Fertility Company tells us everything you need to know about having IVF abroad. For anyone considering IVF this is a must listen! We discuss: What are the benefits of having IVF abroad What are the standards of clinic like abroadDo the clinics abroad offer ‘better’ more up to date treatment options than UK clinics Are there big cost differencesWhat are the pitfalls/potential downsides of IVF abroadHow do you start to look for a clinic

Golnoush Golshirazi, molecular biologist and founder of Screen Me joined me to discuss the vaginal microbiome and its importance for fertility & loss. Golnoush also discusses how her own experiences have shaped the community she has built and fuelled her research in this area. ScreenMe offers vaginal microbiome and seminal microbiome testing, paired with education, support and care to help people improve their intimate health. We covered: What is the vaginal microbiome? Why...

Join Andrologist Olivia Musa and myself to discuss the factors which can affect male fertility, what a semen analysis actually means and a holistic approach to improving sperm parameters. Olivia Musa Founded The Male Fertility Clinic which offers private semen analysis in Central London whether you are trying to conceive or just want to know whether your sperm are in good health.

Worried you might have endometriosis? Concerns post surgical management of miscarriage? Haider Jan, Consultant Gynaecologist, Obstetrician and Clinical Director for Women's Health at Epsom & Surrey NHS talks us through these conditions and will give you practical tips about what to do next. Haider Jan is based at Epsom & Surrey NHS and also privately at Parkside Hospital, CRP clinic & Ashtead Hospital. You can contact his wonderful secretary Helen on: 07757 310098 or pa@...

Dive into what low AMH actually means and what the best things to do are if you have been told you have low AMH. Alex certainly busts a few myths in this episode and gives practical tips and advice how about best to address low AMH. There really is not much about AMH that Alex can't answer! Alex O'Connor is a Fertility Acupuncturist based in Essex & London, she specialises in complex cases, low AMH, male factor fertility issues and much more. Contact Alex via her website or check our her ...

Nicola Headley previously worked as a Midwife, Health Visitor and Birth Trauma Specialist. But it was her own difficult journey to motherhood which led her to train as a fertility coach. Nicola specialises in supporting women following pregnancy loss or who are going through IVF or fertility treatment to take back emotional control of their fertility journey. Because infertility takes over every area of life. It affects our mental health, confidence, and feelings of sel...

Nicola is a fat-positive fertility coach and author of “Fat and Fertile”.She helps fat folks navigate getting pregnant in a weight-obsessed world and advocates for change in how fat people are treated whilst accessing help with their fertility.Nicola uses her unique fat positive framework to support people in finding their own version of health without diets, advocate for their bodies, relearn how to trust their body and believe in their ability to get pregnant.In this episode we discuss:&nbs...

Becky is the founder of 'Paths to Parent Hub' which is an online support network & community for couples going down the route of doner conception. She also co-founded 'Fertility Matters at Work', a company which is dedicated to raising awareness and education of fertility issues in the workplace. In this episode we discuss: - When to consider, or when you might have to consider, donor conception- Different types of donation - ie: egg, sperm, embryo, double - The main ...

Hannah Pearn is a fertility and women’s health acupuncturist who runs a practice in South London. She is also a passionate educator on all things women’s health, fertility and menstrual cycle related, so much so she has even designed her own online course, teaching to conceive.In this episode we discuss how acupuncture actually works and how it can support fertility, we also bust a few acupuncture myths! Click here, if you are looking for a fertility support trained acupuncturist near you! Yo...

Rebecca Hay is a qualified midwife and private fertility nurse at The Evewell Clinic in London and in this episode we are discussing IVF. We talk through choosing a clinic or consultant, the very first appointment and all the paperwork you will need to complete to what actually happens in each part of an IVF cycle. Rebecca explains the differences between protocols, IVF & ICSI and what you can expect at each part of the treatment. She even talks about how you might feel emotionally ...

Emma is an embryologist and the lab manager at The Evewell fertility clinic in Harley street and previously spent 13 years at the lister fertility clinic in London. Emma specialises in pre-implantation genetic testing of embryos and she has a passion for preventing the transmission of inherited genetic disease and enhancing the capabilities of embryo selection. Emma believes IVF patients should have the opportunity to understand what goes on in an IVF laboratory. Her goal is to help...

Dr Hassan Shehata is a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist and a subspecialist in Maternal Medicine. He is the clinical director for south west London maternal medicine network. He has a specific interest in reproductive immunology and it’s impact on fertility and pregnancy. He founded the Centre for reproductive immunology and pregnancy miscarriage clinic in Epsom and this is where he is primarily based. He also its on the royal college of obstetricians and gynaecologists council. ...