The Fertility Conversations Podcast

Welcome to Episode 4 of Season 2   Today we are joined by Ajoke who shares her journey parenthood. Her journey includes multiple ectopic pregnancies, miscarriages, ruptured fallopian tubes and fertility treatments.  She shares how her faith was instrumental in her journey. . . Ajoke also shares a really unusual offer made to her by her fertility doctor who after realising that she hadn't gotten pr...

Welcome to another episode of Fertility Conversations. Today we are joined by Chris Dunkerley who is an infertility advocate living in the UK. He shares his journey to parenthood with us, finding out about his male factor infertility due to a condition called; Klinefelter Syndrome and the decision to move forward with donor sperm. . . Chris and his wife became parents to a beautiful baby girl. In...

Welcome to another episode of Fertility Conversations  . Today we are joined by Professor Joyce Harper; an author, academic, scientist and educator. She is Professor of Reproductive Science at University College London in the Institute for Women’s Health where she is Head of the Reproductive Science and Society Group and Director of Education. She is a Director of the Embryology and PGD Academy wh...

Welcome to Episode 1 of Season 2   Today we are joined by Jina of @jinasjourneys who shares her 22 year journey to parenthood. Her journey includes multiple pregnancy losses and fertility treatments. She shares how her faith was instrumental in her journey. In addition, she also touches on the impact Infertility had on her relationship with her spouse. . Jina is now an infertility coach and works...

Welcome to Season 2   Thank you to everyone who has shared their stories, to everyone who has listened and shared the podcast with others to listen to, to everyone who has subscribed, commented and given us a 5* rating. Thank you all for your support of the Fertility Conversations Podcast.  Episodes from this season will be released from this week.   Do listen, subscribe, leave a review and give t...

Welcome to the Bonus episode    Today I am joined by Sheila Lamb @fertilitybooks who co-authored the book; Infertility, IVF, Miscarriage & Loss' with Yemi Adegbile of @fertilityonestop. The book is a collection of short heartbreaking & inspiring stories written by Black, Brown, Asian, Indian & Jewish women on their fertility journeys. The stories include details of infertility, fertility treatment...

Welcome to Episode 40 &  final episode of Season 1.   Today,  Abi @iamthatmum joins us to share her fertility journey. She is married and has been blessed with a handsome son. Abi is Nigerian & British and lives in the UK.  . She shares her journey to parenthood including pregnancy losses which included 2 ectopic pregnancies and a miscarriage.  Abi shares how important her faith was during her jou...

Welcome to Episode 39   Today,  Ella @allaboutfertilityexpo joins us to share her story. She is married and has been blessed with a beautiful daughter. Ella is Nigerian & British and lives in Australia.  . She shares her journey to parenthood including fibroid surgery and IVF with the use of donor sperm. Ella stresses the importance of creating awareness about different paths to parenthood and the...

Welcome to Episode 38   Today,  Bianca @myfertilityjourney.ca joins us to share her story. She is married and lives in Canada. She shares her journey including her multiple rounds of fertility treatments and also her holistic approach to treatment. Bianca also stresses the importance of taking good care of our bodies and minds while on the journey to parenthood.  . Join us as we listen to her incr...

Welcome to this Bonus Episode    Today, I am joined by Dr Jessica Zucker who is a Los Angeles -based psychologist specialising in reproductive & maternal mental health. In this episode, she shares details of her miscarriage and the impact it had on her wellbeing.  . Dr Zucker is the creator of the #IHADAMISCARRIAGE campaign. Her new book is now available; I HAD A MISCARRIAGE: A Memoir, a Movement....

Welcome to Episode 37   Trigger Warning: Mentions of Pregnancy Losses & Suicide   In this episode,  Christina of @iam_christinanicole joins us to share her journey to motherhood. Christina is a wife, mother & a minister living in the United States. She shares details of her pregnancy losses and how her faith was instrumental in getting her through each day during her waiting period. . Join us as w...

Welcome to Episode 36   Today I am joined by Emily Ginn; @ivfthiscoaching who joins us from the United States. She is an IVF & Mindset Coach helping women going through Infertility &  IVF treatment. Emily discusses how anxiety plays a role during one's infertility journey and also shares many tips and strategies for coping with anxiety. Emily is on a mission to help end the emotional suffering of...

Welcome to Episode 35   Today,  Kurayi @ivfsouthafrica joins us to share her story. She is married and has been blessed with a handsome son. Kurayi is Zimbabwean and lives in South Africa.  . She shares her journey to parenthood including fibroid surgeries, tubal adhesions,  pregnancy losses (a miscarriage & an ectopic pregnancy), fertility treatments including IUI and IVF. Kurayi also stresses th...

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode includes mention of babyloss and suicide.    Welcome to Episode 34 Today I am joined by Vivian of @empower_mama to speak about her journey and her foundation; Empower Mama. Vivian stresses the importance of community support for women who experience baby loss to help them navigate their grief journey. . Vivian facilitates workshops to help educate workplaces and relig...

Welcome to Episode 33    Today I am joined by Abiola Adewusi ; CEO of @medbarnagency which offers professional support services in the field of reproductive medicine. Their services include; offering advice to patients on their fertility journey, counselling, egg donation, sperm donation & surrogacy.  . . Join us today to get enlightened about the available options to individuals and couples here...

Welcome to Episode 32   In todays episode, Noni @unfertility joins us from the UK to share her journey towards becoming a parent. Noni is Zimbabwean, married to a Nigerian and they both reside in the UK.  Noni shares her experience with Male factor Infertility and the importance of couples supporting each other throughout the fertility journey.  . Noni also speaks about her fertility investigation...

Welcome to Episode 31   In this episode, Jumai @jumaisvoice joins us to share her experience with Male Factor Infertility & her journey so far towards becoming a parent. She speaks on the lack of financial assistance for fertility treatment in Nigeria, and how Infertility has strengthened her. Jumai also touches on the role faith plays when dealing with Infertility. . . Join us as we listen to her...

Welcome to Episode 30   Today Ashley @zurinzilanifoundation  joins us to speak about her journey, baby loss & preeclampsia . She is the founder of Zurin Zilani Foundation which focuses on creating awareness about pre-eclampsia and its adverse effect to Mother and Child with the hope of reducing maternal and infant deaths in Kenya and across the world. . Join us to listen to her incredible journey...

Welcome to Episode 29   This is a solo episode where I speak about the Christmas holidays and New-years, the new lockdowns and further delays caused by Covid19. The delays I certainly have no control over. BUT there are other things that I do have control over and I shared these in this episode. As well, I share the books I will be reading while waiting for the next steps in my TTC journey. . Join...

Welcome to Episode 28   Today Yvonne John @y.vonnej joins us to speak about her Infertility journey. She is an accomplished photographer, a Gateway Women facilitator and the author of the book; Dreaming of a Life Unlived ( a collection of stories of women who have bravely documented their experiences, charting their journeys through grief to reclaiming their joy and finding a fulfilling life witho...

Welcome to Episode 27   Today I am joined by ChiChi @makingbabyo_  who is Nigerian & British residing in the UK. She joins us to share her Infertility journey, pregnancy loss,  natural killer cells, Endometrial hyperplasia and the surgery to treat it. She also shares her reasons for opting for IVF treatment abroad, the cost concerns as well as race concerns that crosses your mind when traveling ab...

Welcome to Episode 26   Today I am joined by Leigh-Ann @fertilitysolutionssa from South Africa who shared her Infertility journey, pregnancy loss. She also shares her journey to Parenthood through adoption.  Leigh-Ann started the Online Fertility Directory where people can access information about fertility clinics, financing, fertility articles and advise as well as fertility latest news. . Join...

Welcome to Episode 25   Today, I am joined by Brandi; @notsomommy. She is the founder of the NotSoMommy Blog and she shares her Infertility journey with us. Brandi is Childless Not by Choice and helps people to realise they can live a happy life without children. . Brandi created the Olive Green Childless Not by Choice Awareness Ribbon in 2018 as a symbol for all childless-after infertility, by ch...

Welcome to Episode 24   Today I am joined by Ruby Ben @rubybenhealth; A Natural Health Coach who shares information about the healing power of food. She started the program;  Heal Thyself which is an 8-week live program which helps women to take control of their health. Food has an influence on our health, wellness, total well being & fertility.   Join us to learn how to make positive changes in t...

Welcome to Episode 23   Today I am joined by a wonderful couple; Hanna & Oyin who shared their journey with us. They are married and live in the Netherlands. They discuss the diagnosis of Azoospermia, getting DNA fragmentation test done for further investigation, TESE Surgery to extract sperm, 4 IVF cycles & pregnancy loss. They also shared their traumatic experience with one of the IVF cycles whi...