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S1E12 – Series 1 Highlights: Our Best Moments Chosen By You

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.

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S1E11 – Space To Breathe: Reframing Infertility Through Literature

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

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Milena Mastroianni

S1E10 – Your Vagina: How Microbiome Can Affect Your Fertility Health

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.

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S1E9 – Embryo Transfer: Practical Tips Before, During And After

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.

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Portrait of Top Sonographer Kate Richardson

S1E8 – Fertility Scans – Up Close & Personal With A Top Sonographer

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

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Mike & Jess and their children

S1E7 – Embryo Adoption Transformed Our Lives – Meet Mike & Jess

The use of donated embryos in fertility treatment has increased significantly in recent years. Mike and Jess share their heartwarming embryo adoption story.

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Welcome to Becky & Ben’s Fertility Spotlight. Our podcast takes a truthful look at the world of infertility. Unrivalled IVF support – by patients, for patients.


Thanks for dropping in. We hope you enjoy our podcast. Fertility treatment is a tough journey – and we’re here to help you get through it. 

As proud parents of two donor-conceived daughters, we’ve learnt a thing or two about fertility treatment. And we’ve supported thousands of patients in our day jobs as fertility advocates. Now it’s time to reach a wider audience.

We’ll be publishing a new episode weekly for now, so do subscribe, share and come back to us. Exploring every area of fertility, with a focus on wellbeing, coping strategies and information you really need. Prepare for some surprises and emotional moments.

We’re going to talk about the things that really matter on your fertility journey, helping you make the right decisions at the right time. Together, we’ll help you find your resilience on the path to understanding and success. Our mantra? Don’t despair – we’ll get there.