Big Fat Negative: TTC, fertility, infertility and IVF
Episodes
Infertility and Islam, more freakouts and an alien experience
13 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Miscarriage, cider vinegar and another scary episode
06 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Emma and Gabby are joined by Kate Pinney, a midwife from Tommy's, to talk about miscarriage, while Professor Tim tackles apple cider vinegar - can it ...
Everything you need to know about embryologists
29 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Why, hello there, stranger. Are you a new listener? Might we suggest you go back and start from the first episode of the podcast? You'll get a much be...
The TWW episode, take two
22 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains audio of Gabby doing her pregnancy test. Please do not listen in you don't feel able to.It's the big one: did G...
Transfer talk, HSGs and the Infertile Mafia takeover
15 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ahead of National Infertility Awareness Week in the US, we're collaborating with Sarah and Kaela from the Infertile Mafia podcast, who are answering o...
The embryo transfer prep-isode
08 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's the eve of Gabby's frozen embryo transfer, so we've consulted experts, the wider infertility community and, er, Emma, to help her prepare for her...
Bonus: The menopause episode
06 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
BONUS EPISODE – today’s installment of BFN is sponsored by Thriva. Emma and Gabby were invited to host a brilliant event with Thriva, She’s So H...
A vagina re-education, transfer countdown and baby aspirin
01 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The countdown to transfer begins for Gabby, as the girls are joined by author and journalist Lynn Enright to talk vaginas, vulvas and her new book. Me...
Natural fertility, cysts and TTC sex
26 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Emma and Gabby are joined by natural fertility expert Dee Armstrong, who talks about TTC sex - how those who don't need IVF can optimise their chances...
BONUS: The pregnancy after infertility episode
24 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
**TRIGGER WARNING**: Pregnancy is discussed throughout this episode. Please do not listen if you don't feel able to right now.It turns out infertility...
Miscarriages, HCG and Uber Barrens Club
19 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week Gabby is still thinking about her lumpy new friend, and Emma is on her high horse. They're joined by Katy Lindemann, aka Uber Barrens Club, ...
Feeling lumpy, intralipids and Rohan Silva
12 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It hasn't been the easiest week for Gabby, who has discovered an unwelcome new friend, while Emma has taken yet another trip to the EPU. The two are j...
Baby-less blues, embryo glue and Jessica Hepburn
05 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The girls are still on their backup mic this week, so bear with them. Gabby's had a wobble - and so has Emma. Luckily, they're joined by Fertility Fes...
Faith, fertility and IVF as a black woman
26 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Tuesday, yo. Gabby is still agonising over whether to fly to NYC after her transfer, while Emma is having a(nother) anxious moment. Gabby speaks...
Our Big Gay Journey, OHSS and flying after FET
19 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's a scary week: Gabby's fallen off the wagon, and Emma is gearing up to ditch the IVF drugs. They're talking to Amy and Lucy from Our Big Gay Journ...
The egg collection episode
12 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
*** SMUG PREGNANCY CHAT AVOIDERS: PLEASE SKIP 06:50 TO 10:13 ***It's a big day for Gabby, as she has her eggs collected during her first round of IVF....
Childlessness, Infertility as a Woman of Colour and the Final Jab
05 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
*** PREGNANCY CHAT SKIPPERS - avoid 5:49 to 8:47 ***It's almost the big day for Gabby, and Emma is getting hands-on. Elsewhere, Emma meets Yvonne John...
2.1: Surrogacy, Asherman's Syndrome, centrist dads
29 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Team BFN are back for their second series.Emma gives us an update on her pregnancy, while Gabby takes her first steps in IVF. They talk to Clare Johns...
21: The Christmas episode
25 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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20: The TWW episode
18 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode includes audio of Emma receiving the result of her pregnancy test. Is she? Isn't she? Emma has recorded all the twi...
19: Mothering solo, a tale of two appointments and unobtainium
11 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Gabby's had a big week, with two important appointments which may make or break her first IVF cycle. Meanwhile, Emma's finally in her two-week wait - ...
18: Lovely lining, BPAs and author Richard Mackney
04 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Both Gabby and Emma are playing the waiting game this week as they get ready for big dates with their clinics. Before that, though, they're joined by ...
17: High-flying fertility with Jayne-Anne Gadhia
27 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jayne-Anne Gadhia, the former CEO of Virgin Money, joins Emma and Gabby to talk about doing IVF while holding down one of the most senior jobs in UK f...
16: Sex schedules, weird side effects and what happens after IVF
20 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week Emma is celebrating the arrival of a certain missing friend, while Gabby's wallet is looking decidedly lighter after she and Mr. Gabby decid...
15: Organic odyssey, brain spiders and Jilly Cooper
13 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Gabby and Emma are still stuck in limbo, but they've decided not to dwell: to pass the time, Gabby has been checking out organic makeup, while Emma ha...
14: Period limbo, mild IVF and sperm friendly lube
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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13: MIA ovulation, pomegranate juice and Tryingtobeamum
30 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We've got Keeley Dwight, aka Instagram's @tryingtobeamum, in the studio today, where she talks about her 'journey' (ugh) - and the curious case of her...
12: IVF abroad, unobtainium - and somebody made a snafu
22 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains babies. Gurgling takes place between 25:13 and 53:47 - please skip if you need to.Emma and Gabby are visiting K...
11: The stress-isode, crop tops and giving up Glastonbury
15 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It's just Emma and Gabby this week, as they tackle subject everyone in the TTC world is talking about: stress. They've got an extended interview with ...
10: Caffeine withdrawal, McDonald's fries and everything you need to know about sperm
08 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Forgive any yawning: Emma has given up caffeine, and she's suffering - and Gabby has made an important decision. Meanwhile, superstar urologist Jonath...
9: Whining, wine-ing and sad ovaries
01 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It's Wine Tuesday, yo: Gabby and Emma are joined by CNN anchor Hannah Vaughan Jones – who has very publicly documented her IVF journey - and a nice ...
8: PCOS, morphology and tampons in Spetses
24 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We're pretty chirpy this week - Gabby's just back from her holidays and Emma's celebrating a small win. Meanwhile, Emma has interviewed Kate Davies fr...
7: Lies, mindful IVF and pregnancy test PTSD
17 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Gabby and Emma are talking about the boom and bust of TTC again - and why Gabby might have ended up all-out lying to Emma. Gasp! Gabby speaks to the c...
6: Socks on - rocks off, the hope zone and coping strategies
10 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a philosophical week for Gabby and an annoying one for Emma - but it's ok, because they are joined by eternal optimist Alice Rose. They talk...
5: Friendships, balls and baths and the whack-off races
01 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Emma's best friend Sophie is in the studio to talk about the care and keeping of friendships when you're going through infertility - especially when t...
4: Werk werk werk, the pill and legs akimbo
27 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It’s just Emma and Gabby this week. Emma is struggling with the pill, Gabby is getting emotional and they both talk about their experiences of going...
3: Sperm X Factor, #TTCcommunity, the pineapple predicament
20 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a relatively dramatic week for both Gabby and Emma, fertility-wise - but they've also had Cat Strawbridge, aka @tryingyears in the studio. T...
2: Flu cries, the big O and the basics of IVF
14 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week Gabby and Emma share updates on their cycles, then we go back to basics, asking Anya Sizer from the Fertility Network everything you ever wa...
1: Dr Google, blocked tubes and raspberry leaf tea
06 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
BFN is the podcast about infertility, IVF and the trials of trying for a baby. Journalists Emma and Gabby explain why they've decided to start a podca...