In/Fertility In The City

Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussion of miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, pregnancy loss, medical trauma/bleeding, secondary infertility, PTSD, and childlessness-not-by-choice . In the final episode of Season 6 , Natalie and Somaya sit down for a reflective, no-guest conversation — pulling together the themes, lessons, and emotional threads that ran through the season. They revisit stan...

Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussion of miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, bleeding/haemorrhage, pregnancy trauma, conflict zones, maternal and neonatal death, and sexual violence in war . Nat and Somaya are joined by Dr Nadia Amokrane for a wide-ranging and essential conversation about early pregnancy loss and global maternal health. The conversation starts with the devastating impact c...

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode deals with discussions of in/fertility and/or baby loss. In this deeply moving episode of In/Fertility in the City , Natalie and Somaya are joined by Stuart O’Donnell , who shares his and his wife’s ten-year journey through unexplained infertility, multiple rounds of IVF, pregnancy loss, and ultimately parenthood through UK surrogacy . Stuart speaks candidly about the...

In this episode of In/Fertility in the City , hosts Natalie Sutherland and Somaya Ouazzani are joined by Yasmine Say , founder of Say Fitness (a personal training studio in Chiswick, London ). Together they unpack a topic that sits at the messy intersection of modern wellness culture and reproductive health: how “too much exercise + not enough fuel + chronic stress” can disrupt periods and fertili...

In this fascinating episode of In/Fertility in the City , host Natalie Sutherland sits down with Dr Uliana Dorofeyeva , a globally recognised fertility specialist and pioneer in mitochondrial replacement therapy (MRT) . Dr Dorofeyeva is the Founder and Medical Director of Ovogene Bank and Advisory Clinical Director at International Fertility Group , with over 18 years’ experience specialising in c...

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode deals with discussions of in/fertility and/or baby loss.   In this episode of  In/Fertility in the City , Natalie and Somaya are joined by Kate Stovold – full-time working mum and partner at The International Family Law Group – to talk about unexplained infertility, grief, career pressure and mum guilt . Kate opens up about losing her brother Jack, her diagnosis of un...

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode deals with discussions of in/fertility and baby loss. At 46, Lucia became a solo mum to twins conceived through embryo donation. Her path to parenthood was anything but straightforward: seven IVF cycles, six miscarriages, clinics in London, New York and Spain, remortgaging her house and navigating a fertility world that largely shut out single women. In this episode,...

In this episode of In/Fertility in the City , hosts Natalie Sutherland and Somaya Ouazzani sit down with Mel Johnson , known as The Solo Parenthood Coach and founder of The Stork and I . Mel became a solo mum at 37 after years of dating, heartbreak and fearing she’d “run out of time” to become a parent. Mel opens up about: The breakdown of her long-term relationship just before 30, and how that sh...

TRIGGER WARNING:  this episode includes discussion of maternal and neonatal death, birth trauma, miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy and obstetric emergencies. Racial disparity in maternity and fertility care isn’t a US problem “over there” – it’s happening in British hospitals, clinics and labour wards every day.  In this powerful conversation, Natalie and Somaya are joined by midwife and clinical coo...

To open Season 6, Natalie and Somaya sit down with Dr Ippokratis Sarris - to explore one of the most complex questions in fertility: How does a high-pressure professional life intersect with treatment outcomes and emotional wellbeing? Together, they unpack: 🔹 High-Pressure Careers & Fertility Whether demanding jobs really impact IVF success. How partner schedules and “just one day” can someti...

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode deals with discussions of in/fertility and/or baby loss. -- In this enlightening episode of In/Fertility in the City, we sit down with James Nicopoullos, Clinical Director at the Lister Fertility Clinic, and Fran Garrigan, Fertility Matron, to discuss the intricacies of fertility treatment. Discover the history and ethos of the Lister Fertility Clinic, renowned for it...

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode deals with discussions of in/fertility and/or baby loss. -- Our guest this time is Bethan Carr, a senior associate solicitor, who bravely shares her personal journey through a molar pregnancy. Despite her professional knowledge in family law and surrogacy, Bethan was unprepared for the emotional and physical challenges of this rare condition. Join us as she recounts t...

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode deals with discussions of in/fertility and/or baby loss and of losing an older child. -- Joining us for this insightful and heartfelt episode is Dr. Kiran Rahim, a paediatrician and mother to three children (the eldest of whom tragically died earlier this year), shares her personal journey through motherhood and miscarriage with honesty and vulnerability.  Dr. Rahim c...

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode deals with discussions of in/fertility and/or baby loss.  -- In this episode we are joined by Dr. George Ndukwe, a leading IVF specialist with nearly four decades of experience. Dr. Ndukwe shares his insights on the complexities of recurrent IVF failure and the role of immune tolerance in successful pregnancies. Dive into the discussion on the importance of embryo chr...

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode deals with discussions of in/fertility and/or baby loss. -- Join us for a heartfelt conversation with Sarah Elmer, a transformational life coach and yoga teacher, as she shares her personal journey with infertility and the impact of unsuccessful IVF treatments. Discover how Sarah found peace and purpose through her experiences and now supports others facing similar ch...

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode deals with discussions of in/fertility and/or baby loss. -- In this episode we welcome Emma Haslam, founder of Your IVF Abroad, the UK's only fully independent reproductive agency. Emma shares her personal journey through infertility, leading to the creation of her agency, which has assisted hundreds of families in navigating fertility treatments across Europe. Discov...

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode deals with discussions of in/fertility and/or baby loss. -- In this compelling episode we’re joined by Shrara McCue from Chicago to explore her profound fertility journey. She shares her experiences navigating the challenges of hyperemesis gravidarum, early ovarian failure, and the emotional rollercoaster of IVF. She also sheds light on the stark realities of fertilit...

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode deals with discussions of in/fertility and/or baby loss.  -- In this insightful episode we’re joined by Alejandra Lozada Andrade, a psychotherapist and the founder of Fertility Support, the UK's only psychotherapy practice focused exclusively on fertility and gynaecological issues. Alejandra shares her journey in establishing this unique practice, the services offered...

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode deals with discussions of in/fertility and/or baby loss.  -- In this compelling episode, we chat with Betty Mukherjee, a former contestant on the BBC's "Race Across the World," as she shares her personal journey with MRKH syndrome. Diagnosed at 16, Betty opens up about the challenges and triumphs of living with this rare disorder that affects the female reproductive s...

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode deals with discussions of in/fertility and/or baby loss. -- In the premiere episode of season five we welcome Joe Ailion, an associate solicitor at Brabners in Manchester, who opens up about his personal journey through miscarriage and the emotional landscape of fertility challenges. Joe shares the poignant story of how he and his wife navigated the grief of a miscarr...

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode deals with discussions of in/fertility and/or baby loss. -- In this powerful episode, we delve into the complexities of fertility struggles in the professional world. Hosted by Natalie Sutherland & Somaya Ouazzani, this panel discussion, held at the London offices of law firm Norton Rose Fulbright, brings together experts and personal stories to illuminate the cha...

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode deals with discussions of in/fertility and/or baby loss.  -- In the final episode of season four, we’re joined by Sophie Docherty, a midwife sonographer with over 10 years’ experience and mum of two, who shares her personal journey through fertility issues. Sophie, the sister of our episode five guest Amy Simpson (founder of The MBB Method), opens up about her experie...

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode deals with discussions of in/fertility and/or baby loss. -- In this episode, we have an enlightening conversation with Jaime Gher, a reproductive justice lawyer who has dedicated over 20 years to advancing reproductive rights and justice. Jaime shares her personal journey through both biomedical and social infertility, including the challenges she faced in creating he...

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode deals with discussions of in/fertility and/or baby loss. -- In this episode of In/Fertility in the City, we’re joined by Dr. Anita Raja, a respected GP, broadcaster, and campaigner for well-being within the BAME communities.   She shares her deeply personal fertility journey, discussing her struggles with uterine fibroids, endometriosis, and multiple miscarriages and...

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode deals with discussions of in/fertility and/or baby loss. -- In this episode we welcome Danusia Malina-Derben, a mother of ten, founder and CEO of DMD Global, and author of "Noise" and "Spunk" manifestos. Danusia shares her incredible journey of balancing a demanding academic career with motherhood, including her surprising early pregnancies, her secretive start in aca...