Fertility and Christmas: how to cope (with a psychotherapist and two IVF patients)

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Previously titled “Fertility and Christmas: "The most wonderful time of the year - for a lot of people it's not"” — renamed by the publisher on Aug 6, 2026

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Recorded01 Dec 2025

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What's the best response to nosy questions at Christmas parties? How do you cope with pregnancy announcements and new babies? And what can you do when your period arrives on Christmas Day?On this episode of Too Much Information, Issy sits down again with Helen Davenport-Peace to talk about navigating TTC during the holiday season.Expect raw honesty, tried-and-tested strategies, and a whole lot of compassion for anyone navigating Christmas-time - and the social gatherings, saved up pregnancy announcements, and tricky questions that it can bring.Expect to hear about:💭 Why Christmas can be extra tough when you’re TTC💭 What to say when someone asks, "When are you having kids?!"💭 How to avoid awkward questions when not drinking💭 What to do if you need to escape a family gathering💭 Practical tips to survive getting your period and the two-week wait over Christmas💭 How to support a loved one struggling with fertilityWhether you are...✨ Actively TTC✨ Navigating infertility or pregnancy loss✨ Supporting someone who is✨ Or simply feeling overwhelmed this festive season…This conversation is here to help you feel seen, supported and less alone at a time of year that can often feel pressurising and incredibly complicated.Helen Davenport-Peace is a fertility doula, yoga teacher, therapist-in-training and creator of one of Instagram’s most supportive TTC spaces.Instagram: @helendavenpeace🎙️ Too Much Information is the women’s health podcast that mixes real stories with expert insight. No judgement, just facts you understand and experiences you relate to.Find us on Instagram: @too.much.info.podcast

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