Episodes

How does it feel to be donor-conceived? We meet 13-year-old Eve, who stresses the normality of her life. Her conception, she says, does not affect her outlook. 

IVF treatment for singles is on the rise. We speak to Sarah, a solo woman whose arduous road to parenthood is ongoing. Her courage and strength shine through.

More and more same-sex couples are having fertility treatment. We chat with Hannah and Maria, a gay couple who had two children using an anonymous sperm donor.

Is egg donation the right option for you? We discuss donor-egg IVF, and our own experience. Talking, and keeping an open mind, made the decision an easy one.

Welcome to the second season of our groundbreaking fertility podcast. The guests are ready, and the microphones are on! Here’s a taster of what’s to come.

The best bits from series 1 of the podcast. Listen again to your favourite chats and interviews, hosted by award-winning fertility advocates Becky and Ben Saer.

Can classical literature comfort fertility patients today? We meet feminist scholar Dr. Kate Angell, who suggests that past writers can help and inspire us.

What exactly is vaginal microbiome? We meet nutritionist Milena Mastroianni, who gives the lowdown on good and bad bacteria in the vagina – not just the gut.

Embryo transfer is a critical point in your fertility treatment. Can you maximise its chances of success? Preparation is vital – and here are our key tips.

Ultrasound scans during fertility treatment are crucial to get right. We speak to Kate Richardson, sonographer at the Birth Company, about what’s involved.