Big Fat Negative: Ttc, Fertility, Infertility And Ivf

Hello! Are you a new listener? Why not go back and start from the beginning - you'll get to know us better that way.This week we're talking about (government-mandated) exercise: Lucy Slimmon started the Rainbow Running Club while she was struggling with infertility - we talked to her about how it has helped her. Meanwhile, the Foxes are dipping their toes into adoption waters, while Professor Tim Child, medical director of Oxford Fertility, talks fibroids,Some swears.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello! Are you a new listener? Why not start from the first episode? You'll get to know us better that way.It's a post-Easter egg-stravaganza: while the Foxes browse an egg bank for the first time, Professor Tim talks low AMH and egg quality - is there a correlation? Meanwhile, Emma and Gabby talk to HR specialists Becky Kearns and Claire Ingle, who explain what your rights are at work when you're undergoing fertility treatment - and whether it's a good idea to take that big new job.Mild swears throughout.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Before you've started fertility treatment - before you've even approached your GP - are there ways to optimise your chances of conception? We spoke to Trudi Campbell, nursing director at The Evewell, about how to give yourself your best chance during your first year TTC. Meanwhile, Liz and Nick have taken a trip to their clinic, and Professor Tim Child, medical director at Oxford Fertility, tackles DNA fragmentation.Swears throughout.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The girls are still stuck in separate parts of the country - but this week they've spoken to Nicole Robinson, whose IVF cycle was cancelled because of the Coronavirus outbreak, while the Foxes run through their options. Professor Tim Child, medical director of Oxford Fertility, tackles cold blood - can feeling chilly really hinder conception?Swears throughout.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're back for a third series - and we've got new friends to take us through their 'journey' (urgh). Liz and Nick share their story so far, while Professor Tim Child, medical director of Oxford Fertility, explains why Vitamin D is so important when it comes to fertility.Some swears.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As the UK braces for the pandemic to hit, thousands of patients undergoing fertility treatment are having cycles cancelled. How do you cope? We spoke to perinatal psychologist Julianne Boutaleb, of Parenthood in Mind, about keeping calm when it feels like your world is crashing down.Some mild swears.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're coming back on March 24, with new interviews, new Prof Tim questions - and a whole new jourrrrney. See you then!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After a year and a half of BFN we finally sat down with the man, the myth, the legend: Professor Tim Child of Oxford Fertility. What does he do for fun? What's his favourite colour? Is there a Mrs Prof Tim? We answered all your questions and more...Some F bombs.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When fertility treatments work, what happens next? Emma and Gabby are back for a one-off episode to talk about Emma's experiences of giving birth, and how infertility continued to frame her experiences.TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains conversations about giving birth, motherhood and successful IVF treatments. Please protect your heart and don't listen if you don't feel able to.We'll be back before Christmas with another bonus episode.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello, are you a new listener? It might be helpful to start from the beginning - you'll get to know us better that way.It's the final episode before Emma and Gabby take a break, and we've got a bumper show for you. Lisa Faulkner - yes, her from off of the telly - talks infertility and her journey to adopting her daughter, while Professor Tim Child, medical director of Oxford Fertility, explains whether having a cold during IVF will hurt your chances.Some swears. Trigger warning: pregnancy chat towards the end. We'll be back <3  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello! Are you a new listener? Why not start from the first episode? You'll get to know us better.For the penultimate episode of this series, Emma and Gabby are joined by their friend Ally, who talks about raising a child after infertility, her journey to conceive a second child and what it took to make the difficult decision to terminate a pregnancy after the baby was diagnosed with a chromosomal disorder. You can find Ally on Instagram at @ally_ttc_the_second. Trigger warning: this episode contains discussion of successful IVF, pregnancy and abortion.As usual: some swears.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello! Are you a new listener? Why not start from the first episode? You'll get to know us better.Emma and Gabby are joined by author Genevieve Roberts, who discusses her book, Going Solo: My Choice to Become a Single Mother Using a Donor (out now!). Professor Tim Child, medical director at Oxford Fertility, addresses abnormal-shaped uteruses: how much do they affect your chances of conceiving?Some swears.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello! Are you a new listener? Why not start from the first episode? You'll get to know us better.We're joined again by author and psychotherapist Julia Bueno for the second part of our conversation about miscarriage. Julia's book, The Brink of Being, is available on Amazon and in bookshops.Meanwhile, Professor Tim Child, medical director at Oxford Fertility, discusses antihistamines - are they ok to take when TTC?Some swears.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello! Are you a new listener? Why not start from the first episode? You'll get to know us better.We're joined by author and psychotherapist Julia Bueno for the first part of our conversation about miscarriage. Julia's book, The Brink of Being, is available on Amazon and in bookshops.Meanwhile, Professor Tim Child, medical director at Oxford Fertility, addresses saliva - is it good or bad for semen?Not many swears this week, but lots of adult themes.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello! Are you a new listener? Why not start from the first episode? You'll get to know us better.We're joined this week by Kate Spicer, the author of Lost Dog: A Love Story, to talk about pets - why they fill a gap in our hearts, and why they can help us deal with our feelings of grief. Meanwhile, Professor Tim Child, medical director at Oxford Fertility, explains why you should avoid Ibuprofen when TTC.Lots of strong swears this week.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello! Are you a new listener? Why not start from the first episode? You'll get to know us better.Gabby is joined this week by Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, the author of the Fifth Vital Sign, to talk fertility awareness, and how you can track your cycles to improve fertility. Meanwhile, Professor Tim explains what to do with IVF drugs once you've finished your cycles.Some swears.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello! Are you a new listener? It might be a good idea to go back to the start of the podcast and listen from there. You'll get to know us better.Gabby and Emma are joined this week by Dr Jan Toledano of the London Hormone Clinic to talk hormones and the role they play in TTC. Professor Tim addresses embryo quality - how to embryologists decide which one to put back?Some swears.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello! Are you a new listener? It might be a good idea to go back to the start of the podcast and listen from there. You'll get to know us better.Emma and Gabby are joined by Becky Kearns to talk about how she conceived her three daughters via egg donation after she was diagnosed with early menopause. Professor Tim explains why clinics ask IVF patients to stop drugs at different stages during early pregnancy.Some swears.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello! Are you a new listener? It might be a good idea to go back to the start of the podcast and listen from there. You'll get to know us better.Emma and Gabby are joined by Lina Chan to talk about her 'journey' and why she started fertility information service Adia. Professor Tim Child, medical director at Oxford Fertility, returns - this week to why you'll need a full bladder during embryo transfer.Some swears.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello! Are you a new listener? Can we suggest you go back and start from the beginning of the podcast? You'll get to know us better that way.This week, Emma and Gabby are joined by their first anonymous guest, who talks about her journey and how she reconciles infertility with her Islamic faith. No Prof Tim this week! He'll be back soon.Some swears.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.