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The Real Birth PodcastEP20 Cat | TTC, IVF, Twin Pregnancy, Miscarriage, Induction, Pregnancy Over 40This episode is the final episode of season 2! Thank you to everyone who has listened and supported me this series, it's been an incredible time and the stories I've been able to share have been amazing. To mark the season finale, I'm thrilled to have interviewed Cat Strawbridge, who you may know if you're on instagram in the TTC/IVF/pregnancy after loss space.Cat and her husband started trying for a baby when they got married in 2016, but it was almost a decade of trying, IUI, IVF and pregnancy loss before their beautiful rainbow...
2022-08-1758 min
Finally Pregnant#73 USA's First IVF Baby - Elizabeth CarrWe’re here at the final episode of this season of the Finally Pregnant Podcast! Thank you for being here, I truly hope you are enjoying the episode and conversations. Please do head over and drop me a review if you can and also feel free to email me with any feedback, guest suggestions etc too. I’m all ears!
If you follow me on insta you’ll know that we did finally make it on our hols! I share a little more about that in the episode and also mention my blog post on Toddler Travel Essentials.
For thi...
2022-07-1337 minFinally Pregnant#72 Pregnancy after infertility and loss with Pippa VosperWelcome to the penultimate episode of this series of the Finally Pregnant Podcast. Huge thanks to all who have shared their stories and to you for listening! If you have enjoyed the podcast and haven’t yet left a review, now is your chance!
This week I’m joined by writer, presenter and brand consultant Pippa Vosper.
During our conversation Pippa shares her heartbreaking story of losing her second son Axel, an IVF pregnancy, in her second trimester. Pippa and her partner went on to have multiple rounds of IVF and she finally gave birth to daughter Audrey in Spr...
2022-07-0641 minFinally Pregnant#71 Juggling Bipolar with TTC, loss and pregnancyHuge thanks to this week’s guest, Emma Belle. Emma is a podcast host and, among other things, she is an advocate for Bipolar UK, having been diagnosed with the condition 11 years ago. Whilst living and managing her condition Emma and her other half Gareth have spent the last few years ttc. As you’ll hear they have been through a lot including fertility treatment, a miscarriage and in 2021 they terminated a pregnancy for medical reasons, losing their daughter Willow. Emma has since created TFMR Mamas.
Find out more about Emma’s story by listening to the episode.
2022-06-2954 minFinally Pregnant#71 PCOS and finally pregnant with Vanessa HayeThis week I'm joined by writer and reproductive health advocate Vanessa Haye
Vanessa is also mum of 2 boys, the youngest being just 7 months old. Vanessa only shared she was finally pregnant after he was here safely, something she talks about during our chat. We also talk in detail about her experiences of having polycystic ovaries which seemingly went undiagnosed for years – something that it seems happens all too often!
As promised in the episode, please see lots of links below.
Huffington Post article about lack of finally pregnant care from fertility clinics
Below the...
2022-06-2245 minFinally Pregnant#70 Having an amniocentesis when finally pregnantJoin me for today's episode where I hear from Lisa Penny aka Fertilityism. Lisa is a qualified nutrition coach who specialises in women's health and fertility. Through her own experiences, she has a deep understanding and knowledge of boosting fertility naturally with the foods to nourish our bodies and why. I have to say I love Lisa’s philosophy centres on nourishment from within – I’m all about that!!
Her work isn’t the reason we’re chatting though. Lisa, who is mum to 2 year old Milo, is finally pregnant following a natural loss and subsequent IVF treatment since havi...
2022-06-1544 minFinally Pregnant#69 Finally pregnant as a black woman with MardocheeWelcome to the latest epsiode of the Finally Pregnant Podcast where we hear from Mardochee who shares openly on her insta page @mermaidmaman that she is normalizing black women and infertility. Now finally pregnant, I’m honoured she has brought that conversation to the podcast.
Recognising that it is Pride month – Mardochee is a gay woman married to her wife Yvette - I also want to link to one specific post which I mention in the episode.
If any of the issues raised in our chat affect you please know that you are not alone. Please know that there...
2022-06-0853 minFinally Pregnant#68 Natural Pregnancy after TTC and loss with Seetal SavlaSeetal Savla @SavlaFaire and her husband have been trying to conceive for six years after a diminished ovarian reserve diagnosis. Having experienced a devastating miscarriage and four unsuccessful IVF cycles, Seetal got pregnant on their first donor egg IVF cycle, but sadly suffered a traumatic miscarriage at 9 weeks.
Since Mother's Day 2019, Seetal has been documenting her ongoing journey on her blog www.savlafaire.com and in the media to raise awareness of infertility, destigmatise the subject – particularly among South Asian communities – and support others in similar situations.
Seetal and Neil are now pregnant again having conceived naturally which is ab...
2022-06-0148 min
Finally Pregnant#67 Finally a Solo Mum to be with Amy WiggWelcome to today’s episode of the Finally Pregnant Podcast, which is a fun and also serious chat with a childhood friend Amy. Amy is a 46 year old solo mum to be who has been through and made some tough decisions to get where she was when we spoke which was 14 weeks pregnant following loss and multiple rounds of IVF. Amy is currently pregnant following double donor IVF.
We cover a lot including a topic which, as you’ll hear me say, hasn’t come up on the podcast before and that is having previously had a termination or abo...
2022-05-1842 minFinally Pregnant#66 Losing a twin in pregnancy with ShannonHello and welcome to episode two of this series! Did you listen to last week’s chat with Amber? If you did and you enjoyed it why not drop me a rating and review right now whilst you’re listening! It would mean the world to me.
Today’s guest is Shannon who shares all about the ups and downs of pregnancy after IVF. Her story particularly resonated with me because she was expecting twins but very sadly lost one of them early on in her pregnancy.
Whatever your experience of being finally pregnant, finding the place wh...
2022-05-1136 minFinally Pregnant#65 Pregnancy after IVF with Amber IzzoWelcome to Series 6 of the Finally Pregnant Podcast!
Today’s guest is the wonderful Amber Izzo who is Pregnant after IVF. Amber is the host of Am I Ovary Acting Podcast. She was also the brains and the brawn behind the Fight for IVF campaign.
When we spoke Amber was just over 14 weeks pregnant and she openly shares the ups and downs of what that time has been like.
A couple of things Amber mentioned that I wanted to share links to here if you are feeling the same.
If, like Amber, you...
2022-05-0449 min
Pregnancy without FearFINALLY PREGNANT - Unique online courses and support for pregnancy after infertility and loss with CAT & NIKKIFINALLY PREGNANT are a series of unique online courses and support for the finally pregnant community after infertility and loss. We chat with Cat Strawbridge @tryingyears and Nikki Williams-Quamina @healthcoachnikki about their own inspirational pregnancy journeys and how this inspired them to develop the Finally Pregnant Community. We also get into the wonderful benefits and healing powers that their yoga, pilates, and growing support groups are providing.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pregnancy-without-fear/message
2022-03-1447 min
Pregnancy LossHow will I feel once pregnant after infertility?Welcome to another guest-hosted episode. This time I've asked Cat Strawbridge to be my host and talk about her pregnancy after infertility. Cat has been a guest on this podcast before, we spoke about 'Relaxgate' which was a conversation following a conversation on This Morning about infertility, which Cat contributed to. You can listen to the episode here Cat has been doing amazing work on Instagram talking about infertility, sharing a lot of her journey and has hosted many fabulous Insta lives which I've also shared as podcast episodes as recently have started hosting events in person...
2022-03-0157 min
Infertility SupportShould I have therapy before I start my treatment?Firstly do make sure you've liked The Ultimate Fertility Guide on Facebook as that is the very exciting home of our live stream interviews where you get to ask experts questions and we've got some brilliant people coming up for you to hear from. I've released two different interviews today, talking about the support available for you, when going through fertility treatment. Have a look at my Facebook page for the podcast as I was talking to Jo Carwardine and Sandra Bateman who set up The National Fertility Society to help more of us get a...
2022-02-1128 min
Donor Conception and SurrogacyA journey towards Solo Motherhood with Cat and JocelynThis special episode isn't me, well you'll hear me at the start but it's a poddy take over by the lovely Cat Strawbridge aka @tryingyears Cat now has her own podcast called Finally Pregnant, however, she started her presenting journey with a series of brilliant Instagram lives, talking about topics ranging from How to Choose a Clinic, Making Difficult Decisions, and The Dark Side of our emotions As part of this, she recently introduced a new ‘Fertility Lives’ series, inviting a guest to join her to talk about their own experiences because of #EveryStoryMatters.Cat is a...
2022-01-2721 min
Finally Pregnant#64 Pregnancy after loss - BLAW SpecialThis Baby Loss Awareness Week I wanted to bring you an episode that signified hope after loss. My dear friend Kelly has experienced multiple loss through miscarriage, stillbirth and termination for medical reasons. Despite this she was brave enough to continue trying to conceive and when her and her partner Lee saw those two lines in the Autumn of 2020 they knew what a journey they had in front of them.
In today's episode Kelly shares her experience of pregnancy after loss and also talks openly about the impact it's had on her parenting choices in the early few...
2021-10-131h 08Finally Pregnant#63 My Final FET - Part 2Welcome to the final episode of this series of the Finally Pregnant podcast and the second part of my audio diary from my final FET over the Summer.
In this episode you'll hear about the result and the hours and days following. At the end of the audio diary I also share some of the thoughts I've had over the last couple of months. I would love to hear your thoughts when listening. Have you felt the same? Are my concerns similar or different to yours? What terms do you like for your one child?
Please...
2021-10-0649 minFinally Pregnant#62 My Final FET - Part 1Welcome to the penultimate episode of this series of the Finally Pregnant podcast. Over the next two weeks I'm bringing you something a little different as I am sharing my audio diary from my final FET over the Summer.
In this episode you'll hear about the treatment itself and my two week wait.
Please not that across the two episodes there are tears, laughs and more swears than you’d usually find here – but I know you’ll forgive me them!!
If you are finally pregnant or parenting and want to take advantage of my bir...
2021-09-291h 05
The Fertility PodcastParenting after IVFToday we’re talking all about what happens after fertility – parenting after IVF. What is it like to be pregnant and then parenting after you’ve gone through a fertility journey? Is it different if you’ve not experienced this rollercoaster journey and you’ve managed to conceive naturally? To find out, we’re giving a big welcome to a previous guest and friend of the podcast – Cat Strawbridge otherwise known as @tryingyears.Cat, after 7 years of trying to conceive and multiple rounds of IVF, finally became a mum to beautiful Wren, who has recently celebrated her 2nd birthday. C...
2021-09-2742 min
Positive Changes: A Self-Kick PodcastFinally Pregnant with Cat Strawbridge🎙In this episode of POSITIVE CHANGES: A SELF-KICK PODCAST, Shelley F. Knight talks to host of the Finally Pregnant podcast, instagrammer and Mum of one.
👥 Join Shelley and Cat talk and find light in the dark as they talk infertility, loss, grief and positive changes.
Life is what happens when you are making plans.
~Cat Strawbridge
💻 CAT'S LINKS
Website: https://www.catstrawbridge.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tryingyears/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tryingyears
Podcast: https://www.podpage.com/finally-pregnant/
Enjoy Your Pregnancy Freebie: https://linktr.ee/tryingyears
💻 SHELLEY F. KNIGHT LINKS
2021-09-2250 min
Finally Pregnant#61 Pregnancy after loss with Nichola @mummynutritionI'm really pleased to bring you this episode with guest Nichola Ludlam-Raine aka @mummynutrition. Nic is currently pregnant following two miscarriages and she kindly spoke to me, not only about her own experiences of being pregnant after loss but also about nutrition, exercise, maternity leave, returning to work and much more!
With Baby Loss Awareness coming up in October I'm delighted to share that I will be donating 10% of the profits all of the October Finally Pregnant Yoga and Pilates Sessions and the Post Natal Yoga Sessions to the fabulous Tommy's charity.
Feeling anxious about your...
2021-09-2239 minFinally Pregnant#60 Pregnancy after IVF with Georgina HorneJoin me for a fun but real chat with Georgina aka @fullerfigurefullerbust.
We talk fertility treatment, exercise, dealing with the changes in our bodies that come with treatment and pregnancy, taking bumps shots, covid jabs and so much more!
When it comes to decisions around getting your covid jab please do check out the up to date information at The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG).
I'm really pleased to share that we have now opened the doors to a Post Natal Yoga Sessions!
I'm also delighted to share that I...
2021-09-1554 min
Merci Maman: Studio StoriesS1 E4 - Cat Strawbridge on Infertility & Pregnancy After LossToday we have the pleasure of speaking to the delightful Cat Strawbridge on her experience of pregnancy after loss and the 'finally pregnant' community - which is the name of her podcast you should check out!
Anyone who needs support after finally getting pregnant, please go to Cat's page for support https://www.instagram.com/tryingyears/
2021-09-0821 minFinally Pregnant#59 Pregnancy after loss with Lacey TurnerThis week I'm excited to bring you my chat with actress Lacey Turner. Lacey opened up about her own experiences of miscarriage in the hope that it would help just one person feel less alone and I know she will have reached so many more by sharing her experiences.
In today's episode we talk about pregnancy after loss, pregnancy through a pandemic, parenting two little miracles and how to support our relationships when we have young children, plus lots more!!
I'm also delighted to share that I will be donating 10% of the profits from the October...
2021-09-0838 minFinally Pregnant#58 Hearing from the Donor Child perspectiveI'm so delighted to share my chat with Emma Grønbæk aka @donorchild who, following years of her parents trying for children, was finally conceived using donor sperm. Emma talks so positively about her experiences of growing up in a happy, open family environment which is why I invited her to share her story for the podcast, knowing that many donor conception parents or parents to be would, I believe, truly benefit from hearing.
Other places for support and information we mention are the Donor Conception Network and Becky @definingmum.
Have you heard about the Ha...
2021-09-0147 minFinally Pregnant#57 Pregnancy after loss with Amneet GrahamJoin me as I chat to Willow's Rainbow Box founder Amneet Graham.
Following the birth of her first child, Willow, a pregnancy that followed a previous miscarriage and fertility treatment, Amneet created a charity offering boxes of support to those pregnant after loss.
During our chat we also talk about how Amneet, who is south east asian, found dealing with infertility, loss and subsequent pregnancies within her family.
Have you heard about the Hang Out community for those pregnant after infertility and loss? Find out more here.
You can also find out...
2021-08-2536 minFinally Pregnant#56 Pregnancy during a pandemic with author Miranda WardHuge thanks to author Miranda Ward who joined me to talk about pregnancy and giving birth during a pandemic. Miranda is author of the amazing book Adrift: Fieldnotes from Almost-Motherhood which shares her story of the TTC (trying to conceive) years.
I'm delighted to share that, following the heartbreak of fertility treatment and loss, which included miscarriages and an ectopic pregnancy, Miranda brought home her little boy Felix in May 2020.
A little reminder about our Hang Out get together on Friday 20th August (just one of more meet ups being planned this year) make sure you...
2021-08-1852 minFinally Pregnant#55 Finally Pregnant - a partner's perspectiveIt can be rare to hear the partner's perspective when it comes to TTC and being finally pregnant so I'm really pleased to bring you an episode sharing just that. Chris and his wife Becca are heavily pregnant right now following many years of failed treatment before travelling to Greece for a round of donor IVF.
I'm also excited that I recently recorded a chat with Emma aka Donor child, who shares her unique perspective as a donor conceived child. Make sure you're subscribed to the podcast to know when that goes live!
We also talk...
2021-08-0453 minFinally Pregnant#54 Pregnancy and PND with the Mummy ConciergeJoin me for a fun chat with the Mummy Concierge Tiffany Norris, now author of The Secrets of the Mummy Concierge which is a fab book about her experiences with the rich and famous, alongside deeper and important topics raised during ttc, pregnancy and parenting including Tiffany sharing her own experience of Post Natal Depression.
During my preamble I also share some news that we are in our two week wait and that I'm, dare I say, enjoying it!! I've even been listening to pregnancy meditations which you can check out -
Here if you have...
2021-07-2846 minFinally Pregnant#53 Facing racism in life and motherhoodThe Finally Pregnant podcast is a place where everyone should feel safe sharing their story, no matter race, sex, religion, background. Sadly not everyone in the world has this attitude and following on from England losing the final of the Euros last week we saw an obscene and unacceptable outpouring of racism - particularly across social media.
Speaking with Nikki - who is my lovely Pilates Sessions' teacher - she shared the impact racism has had on her life before, during pregnancy and as a mother to a black child. It is heartbreaking to hear, and hard for...
2021-07-2142 minFinally Pregnant#52 Secondary Infertility with Medina GrilloWelcome back for Series 5 of the Finally Pregnant podcast!
This week I'm chatting to the fabulous Medina Grillo about her journey through 8 years of infertility and loss before becoming finally pregnant via IVF in 2020. I'm delighted to share that Medina has now welcomed her baby boy into the world!!
Medina sadly experienced a miscarriage before having her first son 8 years ago and then went on to experience more loss, including an ectopic pregnancy in her journey to have a second baby.
If secondary infertility affects you you might want to check out my episodes...
2021-07-1443 minFinally Pregnant#51 Finally Pregnant x Melio Bonus Episode - NIP TestingJoin me for this bonus episode of the Finally Pregnant podcast sponsored by Melio Health.
Melio Health are specialists in health tests that give you all the info you need to get and stay healthy. They also work with the NHS Lab, Nottingham Universities Trust, to provide Non-Invasive Prenatal tests to expectant mothers.
Melio are offering Finally Pregnant podcast listeners 10% with the code FINALLY10. Offer valid until end June 2021.
In today's episode I'm chatting to Dr. Donna Fullerton who is a Consultant Clinical Scientist in charge of NIPT at Nottingham Universities Trust. Donna is...
2021-06-0248 minFinally Pregnant#50 Secondary infertility with Alex HolderIn this, the final episode for Series 4 of the Finally Pregnant podcast I’m joined by journalist and author Alex Holder.
I want to say a HUGE THANK YOU to all who listen to the podcast and also for the rates and reviews, the shares and the likes and the general support I receive from so many of you! If you would like to support me in my work by buying me a coffee that would be amazing too!
Buy me a coffee here!
If you are finally pregnant or parenting and looking for mor...
2021-05-2658 minFinally Pregnant#49 Pregnancy after loss with Bex Gunn of TWGGEIn this week’s episode penultimate episode of the season I’m chatting to Bex Gunn, one half of The Worst Girl Gang Ever who have done incredible things to raise the conversation around baby loss through their podcast and instagram.
When we spoke Bex was 30 weeks pregnant following a missed miscarriage and a chemical pregnancy in 2020.
If you are pregnant and parenting after loss please make sure you visit catstrawbridge.com to find out more about the support and community available to you.
Every time you listen, subscribe, rate and review the podcast you a...
2021-05-1942 min
Miscarriage Stories with Arden Cartrette15. Coping with Being "Finally Pregnant" w/ Cat StrawbridgeCat (@tryingyears) shares the reality of being pregnant after infertility and miscarriage and how it lead her to start podcasting, coaching, and starting an online community surrounding pregnancy AFTER. This episode is perfect for anyone who is currently pregnant after miscarriage as we discuss pregnancy and motherhood after loss in detail.
Follow Cat: @tryingyears
Follow Arden: @ardenmcartrette
Follow TMD: @themiscarriagedoula
Learn more about The Miscarriage Doula and the online services and resources we offer HERE
2021-05-1332 minFinally Pregnant#48 Pregnancy after 9 years of Secondary Infertility - with Kezia @theinfertilitycounsellorJoin me for a chat with Kezia @theinfertilitycounsellor who experienced 9 years of secondary infertility before getting finally pregnant in 2020. During our conversation we cover so much including deciding not to go down the fertility treatment route, rewriting a future that looked like being a family of 3 after becoming pregnant and lots more! If you are interested in grabbing a copy of Kezia’s book you can find it here.
I know things are tough right now and I’ve recently been chatting to the lovely Sophie, founder of a company called Sprout Perks which is a growing business doing...
2021-05-1248 min
Influence & Impact for LeadersEp 47 – Fertility and the WorkplaceThis week on the podcast I interview Cat Strawbridge, a fertility advocate and host of the Finally Pregnant Podcast, and Frankie Hockham, Fertility Network UK volunteer on infertility, pregnancy loss and childlessness. Infertility is a disease that affects 1 in 6 couples, the majority of whom are in the workforce, however it is not an issue that is talked about or well supported in organisations in the UK. We discussed: Our personal experiences with fertility treatments, loss and pregnancy while working How you can communicate your fertility situation to your manager or employer
2021-05-091h 13Finally Pregnant#47 Elle Wright - A Bump in the RoadThis week is Maternal Mental Health week? Created by the Perinatal Mental Health Partnership each and every day is dedicated to a specific topic around Maternal Mental Health. There’s lots going on on insta and I also recommend you check out the Maternal Mental Health Alliance which will signpost you to loads of helpful organisations and, if you are on instagram head over to the Perinatal Mental Health Partnership. You can also check out an episode of the podcast I recorded with Anya Hayes of the Mother’s Wellness Toolkit.
Over to today’s episode where I’m chattin...
2021-05-051h 07Finally Pregnant#46 Having Covid in PregnancyThis week I'm chatting to the lovely Lucy who unfortunately contracted Covid during her pregnancy.
Lucy has since had her son, Harrison and is home safely. He did come early – which is one of the ‘sides effects’ of having had covid during pregnancy, along with babies being smaller, although at this stage it’s hard to know definitively if that is the reason or not.
You can watch the webinar on getting vaccinated whilst pregnant here.
Please complete the survey about contraception after fertility baby here.
If you are pregnant and parenting after lo...
2021-04-2859 minFinally Pregnant#45 Childhood Illness with LornaJoin me as I chat to my wonderful friend Lorna about her daughter's diagnosis of Bilateral Retinoblastoma.
Some of the amazing organisations we mention are
Sands Charity
Get the book - Born in Lockdon
Noah's Ark Charity
ChectLatch Wales
Buy your #TeamImmy top
Guiniveres
If you are pregnant and parenting after loss please make sure you visit catstrawbridge.com to find out more about the support and community available to you.
Every time you listen, subscribe, rate and review the podcast you are helping me reach more and more people and...
2021-04-2155 minFinally Pregnant#44 Yoga Sessions SpecialThe Yoga Sessions is a unique, 4 week, online yoga course for those who are finally pregnant. Join me as I chat to Sim who helped me create the course in 2020 and Amelie who joined the teaching team in January 2021.
These courses sell out month after month so if you are thinking about joining us please do book your spot today!
In today's episode I also share our next steps when it comes to TTC.
If you are pregnant and parenting after loss please make sure you visit catstrawbridge.com to find out more about...
2021-04-1437 minFinally Pregnant#43 Pregnancy after loss with Sophie Baron of MamamadeJoin me for an open and honest chat with Sophie Baron, founder of Mamamade. Sophie shares her experience of anxiety through her first pregnancy and also how then having a miscarriage affected her subsequent pregnancy which gave her her son Arthur in early 2021.
Find out about the support out there for you if you are finally pregnant and parenting after infertility and loss including the Yoga Sessions at https://www.catstrawbridge.com/.
Every time you listen, subscribe, rate and review the podcast you are helping me reach more and more people and grow the support I...
2021-04-0736 minFinally Pregnant#42 I Had a Miscarriage Author Dr Jessica ZuckerI’m really excited to share today’s episode with Dr Jessica Zucker – creator of the insta account @ihadamiscarriage and she is now author of a book of the same name!
My finally pregnant Yoga Sessions courses are now available for booking into May – April is already sold out I’m afraid!
If you are pregnant and parenting after loss please make sure you visit catstrawbridge.com to find out more about the support and community available to you.
Every time you listen, subscribe, rate and review the podcast you are helping me reach more and mo...
2021-03-3144 minFinally Pregnant#41 Pregnancy and Parenting after TFMRIn today's episode I'm joined by the inspirational Liz Morana, founder of Mumba Bra, who has recently shared her story publicly for the first time.
Her first pregnancy heartbreakingly had to be terminated due to medical reasons. There is hope following this sadness as Liz and her husband went on to have two wonderful children. Sadly, when her son was 5 he was involved in a life threatening accident so we also talk about this period of their lives and how she had the strength to get through it, supporting her family - and herself - through one of...
2021-03-2446 minFinally Pregnant#40 Pregnancy Sickness Support - Hyperemesis GravidarumIf you want to find out more or book your spot on an upcoming Yoga Sessions course head to catstrawbridge.com/events.
On to today’s episode where I’m talking to the chairperson of Pregnancy Sickness support who talks about the work the charity does to support those experiencing extreme sickness during pregnancy, as well as her own experience of it during her pregnancies which followed loss.
I want to share a couple of trigger warnings. I wasn’t aware until we started talking just how extreme the implications of Hyperemesis Gravidarum could be but during...
2021-03-1751 minFinally Pregnant#39 Pregnancy after Recurrent Miscarriage with Charlie BarkerBack for Series 4 of the Finally Pregnant Podcast!
This week is a busy one isn’t it, we had IWD on Monday and we’re looking ahead to Mother’s Day on Sunday which I know can be a difficult one. I would love to hear your feeling around it if you’d like to share you can head over to my post on instagram.
I’m really looking forward to sharing today’s episode with you. It’s with the lovely Charlie Barker - founder of Bumps and Burpees.
Charlie sadly experienced recurrent MC before having her son Alfie last Su...
2021-03-101h 02Finally Pregnant#38 Deciding to stop at one - with Natalie SilvermanHuge thanks to Natalie for sharing her story of stopping at one and donating their remaining embryos.
During our chat we talk about this Facebook group. There are also a couple of books that have been recommended to me - One and Only and All About Families.
Please do also check out Natalie's Podcast The Fertility Podcast which is relaunching on 22nd February! You can hear Nat talking about the decision to donate her embryos here.
If you want to book your spot on an upcoming Finally Pregnant Yoga Sessions course book here.
2021-01-271h 10Finally Pregnant#37 Adoption with author Sarah McGeoughHuge thanks to today’s guest Sarah McGeough who shares her story of becoming a mum through adoption. This followed years of ttc which included IVF, an ectopic pregnancy, adenomyosis and a hysterectomy.
Sarah has recently written a children’s book Eddy Finds a Family to help normalise adoption.
If you want to help Sarah with future books you can join her Facebook group here.
If you want to book your spot on an upcoming Finally Pregnant Yoga Sessions course book here.
If you want to book your spot at the Cat + Alice...
2021-01-201h 03Finally Pregnant#36 Premature Babies with ShikhaThe Finally Pregnant podcast has been nominated as Best Podcast at the Glo Mama Awards 2021 which is SO EXCITING! Not only is it a nod to my hard work and to the guests who share their stories but it also helps to raise the profile of infertility and loss which is incredible! Please help me and everyone do even more of all this by voting so that we win this incredible award!
VOTING CLOSES ON JANUARY 16TH SO DON'T DELAY, VOTE TODAY!!
Join me for a chat with my friend Shikha who had her son at...
2021-01-1356 minFinally Pregnant#35 Fertility Treatment and Pregnancy through 2020!Delighted to share my recent chat with @goodlucknic talking all things fertility treatment through lockdown, covid and then getting that positive pregnancy test and all that comes with it!
Nic has joined my Yoga Sessions course for those who are finally pregnant. If you want to join head to catstrawbridge.com/events to find out more and book!
Special thanks to Peanut for sponsoring this series of the Finally Pregnant podcast! Peanut is the app that helps you meet like-minded women who are trying to conceive, pregnant, or already mums. Introducing you to women nearby who...
2021-01-0648 minFinally Pregnant#34 Solo Parenting with Mel Johnson of The Stork & IJoin me for a chat with the powerhouse that is Mel Johnson of The Stork & I who you can also find on instagram.
If you want to book your spot on an upcoming Finally Pregnant Yoga Sessions course book here.
If you want to book your spot at the Cat + Alice Live Your Life Virtual event in January do so here.
Special thanks to Peanut for sponsoring this series of the Finally Pregnant podcast! Peanut is the app that helps you meet like-minded women who are trying to conceive, pregnant, or already mums. Introducing...
2020-12-3057 minFinally Pregnant#33 Our Big Gay Journey with Lucy and AmyJoin me for a chat with the wonderful Lucy and Amy who talk all things same sex TTC. You can find the girls on instagram and on their youtube channel.
If you want to book your spot on the Finally Pregnant Yoga Sessions for January you can do so here.
If you want to book your spot at the Cat + Alice Live Your Life Virtual event in January do so here - early bird price until 1st Jan.
Special thanks to Peanut for sponsoring this series of the Finally Pregnant podcast! Peanut is the...
2020-12-2355 minFinally Pregnant#32 IVF Dad - Chris LawsonDelighted to share my chat with Chris Lawson, host of the IVF Dad podcast.
If you want to find out about any of the other work I do, including the Hang Out or my Coping with an Anxious Pregnancy workshop, please visit my website catstrawbridge.com.
Special thanks to Peanut for sponsoring this series of the Finally Pregnant podcast! Peanut is the app that helps you meet like-minded women who are trying to conceive, pregnant, or already mums. Introducing you to women nearby who are at a similar stage in their journey, Peanut provides access to...
2020-12-1639 minFinally Pregnant#31 Attachment and Bonding with Perinatal Psychologist Julianne BoutalebIn today's episode I'm talking to Perinatal Psychologist Julianne Boutaleb founder of Parenthood in Mind who you can also find on instagram.
We talk all things attachment and bonding and I can't tell you how much I enjoyed this conversation! I truly hope you get so much from it too!
I also mention Pregnant Then Screwed so if you want to find out more about them click here.
Their recent survey stated that 90% of pregnant women said that restrictions (we’re talking covid here) are having a negative impact on their mental health. If yo...
2020-12-0251 minFinally PregnantS3: #30 Finally Pregnant x Modern Family Bonus Episode - Surrogacy LawSpecial thanks to Burgess Mee Family Law for sponsoring this bonus episode covering all you need to know about surrogacy law if you are based in the UK.
Burgess Mee Partner Natalie Sutherland is a specialist when it comes to surrogacy and she answers lots of questions and share intricacies that are so important when it comes to thinking about surrogacy as an option, or even if you are already on that path.
To find out more about Burgess Mee Family Law visit them at https://www.burgessmee.com/
To contact Natalie directly you...
2020-11-2743 minFinally Pregnant#29 Transatlantic Surrogacy StoryToday's episode is a fab conversation with my friend Emily who welcomed her beautiful daughter Hope into the world this year via surrogate Randall - who also joins us for this chat!
To find out more about the support and events I provide to those who are finally pregnant and parenting after infertility and loss please visit catstrawbridge.com.
Special thanks to Peanut for sponsoring this series of the Finally Pregnant podcast! Peanut is the app that helps you meet like-minded women who are trying to conceive, pregnant, or already mums. Introducing you to women nearby...
2020-11-251h 10Finally Pregnant#28 Donor Conception with Keeley DwightI loved chatting to my friend Keeley about her experience ttc which then took her on to donor conception. Keeley is the epitome of positivity and it's infectious! We talk about being optimistic, how she's feeling about her pregnancy, and what it was like to be pregnant during Lockdown 1.0.
I'm delighted to tell you that Keeley had her gorgeous son Freddie in the Summer.
We mentioned Alice's podcast during our chat and you can listen to the episodes we mentioned here and here.
If you are finally pregnant right now and want to join...
2020-11-1849 minFinally Pregnant#27 Paternal Postnatal DepressionIn today’s episode I’m chatting to Viren Swami FHEA CPsychol AFBPsS, Professor of Social Psychology at Anglia Ruskin University.
I saw Viren talk openly about his experience of paternal postnatal depression on our local news and, as a topic I haven’t heard covered very much, I really wanted to have this conversation. We mention a few places you can find support if any of the things Viren talks about ring true for you or your partner. They include Pandas who have a Dad’s only Facebook Group and Father’s Reaching Out. If you want to contact...
2020-11-1151 minFinally Pregnant#26 Fertility Week Special with Izzy JuddWelcome back for series and as part of this week's Fertility Week I'm chatting to the lovely Izzy Judd. We talk about her own experiences with infertility and loss, how it affected her successful pregnancies and continues to have an impact on her into her parenting.
Izzy has recently launched Pause Play which we talk about so do check that out too!
If you want to find out more about the work I do including the Hang Out, plus my recent survey results please visit www.catstrawbridge.com.
Special thanks to Peanut for sponsoring...
2020-11-041h 00Finally PregnantS3: Finally Pregnant Series 3 TrailerWelcome to series 3 of the Finally Pregnant podcast. I’m so excited to be coming back and have brought together an amazing group of inspirational guests who share their stories of pregnancy and parenting after infertility and loss. Not only that but I’m also talking about important issues that need our attention including paternal post natal depression which not only speaks to fathers but all partners and even those who bring their babies into the world via surrogacy.
Thanks so much for listening and for all your amazing feedback! To make sure you are notified as soon as n...
2020-11-0203 min
Outspoken Beauty#The Outspoken Ep 8: Fertility with Cat StrawbridgeMany of you have been in touch about the fertility struggles you have faced or are facing and so often you tell me that you wish that this was a topic that was spoken about more openly.Before lockdown, I interviewed Cat Strawbridge (@tryingyears) about her fertility journey. It took Cat 7 years and 4 rounds of IVF to fall pregnant. Sadly her journey also included pregnancy loss.Cat now talks openly about her experience and is on a mission to help support others who are going through something similar. Whether you are struggling or you need advice because...
2020-10-1937 min
Motherhood Exposed PodcastJourney to Motherhood - Interview with Cat StrawbridgeToday Zoe talks to Cat Strawbridge, trying to conceive community advocate and fellow podcaster, about her personal experiences in becoming a mum; starting right from the beginning, through some very difficult times to where she is now. Listen in today for both an emotional and humorous insight to Cat’s journey to motherhood. KEY TAKEAWAYS Motherhood comes in so many different forms, ‘everybody has a different kettle of fish’ to be contending with. Cat and her partner were diagnosed with unexplained fertility – they believe often this is actually just a ‘lack of knowl...
2020-10-081h 21
Footprints On Our Hearts#35 Pregnancy and Parenting After Infertility and LossThis week, I’m delighted to welcome Cat Strawbridge, host of the Finally Pregnant podcast onto the show for a special episode on pregnancy and parenting after infertility and loss. We talk about our own experiences and have some tips for you if you’re currently pregnant.
As part of our conversation we talk about:
Feelings on finding out you’re pregnant and when to tell people (10:28)
Managing anxiety (and excitement) during pregnancy after loss (24:00)
The loss of a "normal" pregnancy (43:46)
How infertility and loss can affect your birth choices and when things don’t go to plan...
2020-09-251h 24
Finally Pregnant#25 Robo Babies Children's Book author Laura GallagherIn today’s episode I’m chatting with Laura Gallagher, fertility patient and author of new children’s book Robo Babies, which is available for preorder right now and comes out on the 25th August.
Laura has a little miracle from IVF but – and this is sensitive especially if you are pregnant right now - is currently going through her second ectopic pregnancy following 2 natural pregnancies in the last 9 months. I wanted to share this now as I know this may be too hard for some of you to hear. In order to make it easy for you to switc...
2020-08-0539 min
Finally Pregnant#24 Surrogacy Special Part 2: The Surrogate's FamilyI'm delighted to bring you the second part of this two part special on surrogacy. We spoke to intended parents Sophie and Jack in Part One and in this week's episode we're talking to their friend and surrogate Em and her husband James. Em is also the founder of The Mindful Birth Group!
During the episode Sophie mentions a book - The Kangaroo's Pouch - which helps explain the story of surrogacy to young children.
If you are interested to hear more stories about surrogacy please head over to Season 2 Episode 4 where I chat to Jenn He...
2020-07-2255 minFinally Pregnant#23 Surrogacy Special Part 1 - The Intended Parents EpisodeThank you for being here and for all your continued feedback on the podcast. I know the last episode really spoke to a lot of you who are in the midst of or have been through PND. I am so pleased having that conversation with Sophie has helped so many of you. It would mean so much to me if those of you who drop me DMs would be kind enough to leave a review over at Apple Podcasts as it helps other people find the podcast and receive the support they need like so many of you guys are...
2020-07-081h 13
How To Be A Boss At AgeingInfertility is a Real Ball-ache with Cat StrawbridgeIn this episode Anniki (who struggled to conceive for many years) interviews Cat Strawbridge about how infertility impacts on our lives as we get older, how it's still taboo to talk about IVF, how nobody really tells you how tough it is, how it doesn't always work, and how we need to share our experiences so that women are better prepared for what lies ahead should they have to go down this route. Cat has had multiple rounds of fertility treatment and was finally successful last year. She has previously worked for the Fertility Network charity and has a p...
2020-07-0136 minFinally Pregnant#22 Post Natal Depression, Colic, Reflux and much more.On today’s episode I’m chatting to the lovely Sophie who I met through my fertility clinic Herts & Essex. I spoke to Sophie aka @mrsscarsons a few months ago about her experiences of early motherhood following a successful round of fertility treatment.
Her gorgeous son Teddy suffered from both Colic and Reflux which led to the most difficult times for Sophie and here she shares how it all had a terrible impact on her mental health. We actually talk about way more than that, including Group Strep B and attending baby classes - my fave is Monkey Music ...
2020-06-2456 minFinally Pregnant#21 Wren's Birth StoryToday is Wren's 1st birthday and whilst I had planned to share the story of her birth months ago today seems very fitting! I absolutely loved reading through the notes from my Birth Afterthoughts appointment, something I recommend everyone doing, and remembering all the details of a period I look back on with great fondness - I know I'm incredibly lucky that that is the case.
If you want to help me amplify melanated voices please contact me at cat@catstrawbridge.com.
If you want to find out about the Midsummer Nurture Circle - a bespoke 90...
2020-06-1047 minFinally Pregnant#20 Pregnancy after babyloss with Elle Wright of Feathering The Empty NestWelcome to the latest episode of Finally Pregnant where I’m chatting to Elle Wright of Feathering the Empty Nest. You can also find and follow Elle on instagram.
Elle is a blogger and author of The Sunday Times Bestselling book “Ask Me His Name” where she shares about the loss of her son, Teddy, who died at 3 days old in 2016. Elle has been instrumental in opening up the conversation around pregnancy and child loss.
Some of the ways to find support if you are or have experienced anything we talk about in this episode are charitie...
2020-05-2758 minFinally Pregnant#19 Exploring anxiety with Anna MathurAfter a getting-used-to-corona-life sized hiatus we’re back! In this week’s episode of the Finally Pregnant podcast I’m sitting down – virtually speaking – with psychotherapist and mum Anna Mathur.
Anna’s vast experience both professionally and personally has given her a unique insight into the lives and minds of new mums. But this chat isn’t just for you if you are already parenting as we discuss issues and helpful techniques which will be useful at almost any stage of ttc, loss, pregnancy and parenting.
If you want to hear more from Anna head over and give her a...
2020-05-1445 min
Finally Pregnant#18 Giving birth in a hospital during a pandemic - a consultant anaesthetist's perspectiveIf you are due to give birth in the next few days or weeks I hope you will get some reassurance from my chat with Dr Sarah Wilkinson MBBS FRCA, Consultant Anaesthetist with Special Interest in Obstetric Anaesthesia from a top London hospital.
12 years experience working on Delivery Suites in and around London, providing pain relief for labour and anaesthesia for births in theatre.
This episode was recorded on Sunday 5th April. Please be aware that changes are happening all the time.
If you have any questions you would like to as Sarah please send them to me...
2020-04-0732 minFinally Pregnant#17 Pregnancy and giving birth during a global pandemicHuge thanks to Shema @one_in_seven for joining me to chat about giving birth in the middle of this global pandemic. Shema herself is due to have a csection next week so fully understands the concerns around being in the final stages of pregnancy when access to hospitals are limited due to Coronavirus.
I truly hope that you find her words and the whole conversation reassuring and remember that if you want to join a growing community of people who are pregnant after infertility and loss please head over and find out more about The Hang Out w...
2020-03-2744 minFinally Pregnant#16 Corona Virus Special with Tommy's Midwife Kate MarshI’m grateful to be able to share this episode with you. There’s no preamble as I wanted to turn it around as quickly as possible to give you the information you need fast.
Earlier today I spoke with Kate Marsh who is the Midwifery Manager at Tommy’s. Tommy’s has a team of midwives available by email only (at the moment) between the hours of 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday. Get in touch with any questions at midwife@tommys.org.
For all the latest information and guidance about pregnancies please visit the Royal Col...
2020-03-2042 minFootprints On Our Hearts#7 Infertility, IVF, an Incompetent Cervix and Cecil and Wilfred’s story with Sophie MartinIn this week’s episode of Footprints on our Hearts, I talk to Sophie Martin about infertility, being a midwife and her twin sons, Cecil and Wilfred, who died shortly after they were born.
I haven’t had to go through IVF so I’m incredibly grateful to Sophie for sharing her experiences of IVF so openly. If you haven’t experienced infertility yourself, I’d recommend listening to her story so you, like me, you can better understand what many women have to go through on their journey to bring home a baby.
In the interv...
2020-03-1354 minFinally Pregnant#15 Second babies, working with a newborn and lots more with Alice RoseI loved chatting to my amazing friend Alice for this episode where we talk about giving birth to a second child, working with a newborn and so much more! Alice was 38 weeks when we chatted but I can tell you that she gave birth, via c section, to her gorgeous son Reggie last month. You can follow her story as a mum over at @alicerosethemama as well as her infertility support account @thisisalicerose.
There is some sensitive content in this episode as Alice takes us through her fairly traumatic first birth story but, as we discuss, it can b...
2020-03-0448 minFinally Pregnant#14 Pregnancy after stillbirth, surprise miracle pregnancies and donor conceptionIn this week’s episode I chat to Shema aka @one_in_seven who was 17 weeks pregnant at the time. Shema has a condition called Chronic Histiocytic Intervillositis (CHI) which is a rare placenta condition where mum’s immune system mounts a response to the baby causing the placenta to fail. It is an incredibly rare condition affecting only 300 women globally.
Shema and her partner moved to donor egg IVF after initial rounds with her own eggs were unsuccessful. They got pregnant following their second donor round but heartbreakingly her condition caused their son Altair to be born slee...
2020-02-1950 minFinally Pregnant#13 Donor Conception, Surrogacy and so much more with Jenn HeptonMy gorgeous friend Jenn joined me for a chat for this week’s podcast episode. To say that Jenn has been through one of the most difficult journey’s I’ve known is sadly not an understatement. However, I am so pleased to say that, after 10 years trying, she has a gorgeous son Milo. Jenn now uses her experiences, which include miscarriage, termination for medical reasons, twin loss, stillbirth, donor conception and surrogacy, to support others in the most powerful way.
You can find out more about Jenn on her website and do give her a follow on her ins...
2020-02-0545 minFinally Pregnant#12 How to strengthen your pelvic floor with Helen KeebleDid you know that incontinence is the 2nd most common reason people are admitted to a nursing home? This is just one of many gems Helen Keeble shares with me in today's chat. Whether you are pregnant or not this episode is full of information, bring a notepad and pen!
Helen is also one third of the Pelvic Floor Patrol who want to open up the conversation around the pelvic floor across the UK and beyond.
During the chat I mention Keegle 8 vaginal cones which you can find here and if you scroll down there is a...
2020-01-2248 minFinally Pregnant#11 Motherkind founder Zoe Blaskey - Pregnancy and MotherhoodJoin me as I chat to Zoe Blaskey – founder of Motherkind which includes an amazing podcast where Zoe speaks to world leading experts on a range of topics from self care, mental health, to career, nutrition and parenting.
Mother to daughter Jessie, Zoe and her husband Guy experienced two miscarriages before becoming pregnant again. I'm delighted to say they have recently welcomed their second daughter Rose to the world.
Huge thanks to Peanut for sponsoring this episode. The mission of the founder Michelle Kennedy when creating the app was that no one should have to navigate wom...
2020-01-1555 minFinally Pregnant#10 Hannah Vaughan Jones' Pregnancy StoryFirst episode of Season 2 is a chat with my wonderful friend Hannah Vaughan Jones who was 35 weeks pregnant when we spoke. Since then, her husband, BBC News anchor Lewis, and her have welcomed Matheson (known as Sonny) into the world and I could not be happier for them!
Hannah and Lewis tried for a family for 6 years before deciding to move on to double donor IVF. However, before they did so they transferred their last two frozen embryos from a previous cycle. Two embryos that were too ‘poor quality’ to test. One of them stuck and here Hannah talks a...
2020-01-081h 10Finally Pregnant#9 Cara's Pregnancy StoryThis interview with Cara (@ourlittlesonesstory) was the first recording I did for this podcast, not sure why it's taken so long to air! Cara is, among other things, the founder of fertility charity Fertility Support Australia which offers support for those TTC.
Since recording this interview Cara has had her gorgeous little girl Evie but it's great to listen back on how she was feeling during her pregnancy; at the time in her third trimester.
Cara also took the time to add a little note at the end on how she's feeling now that Evie is...
2019-07-3140 minFinally Pregnant#8 Screening with Professor Gordon SmithIn Episode 8 of the Finally Pregnant Podcast I chat to Professor Gordon Smith of the University of Cambridge about screening. Due to our twin loss we were unable to have traditional screening which meant we had to explore other options which I discuss in this episode.
Find out more about my guest here.
I really hope you enjoy listening. Please don’t forget to subscribe, rate, review and share because we need to spread the word.
Look forward to hearing from you!
Cat @tryingyears
2019-07-2437 minFinally Pregnant#7 Maternity Pay with The Bump Pay's founder Tobi AsareIn today's episode I welcome Tobi Asare, founder of My Bump Pay to talk all things maternity pay and, if we have partners, what they are entitled to too. Head over to Instagram and give her a follow.
This platform is an open, sharing and human place to find out more. Tobi is also looking for more people to share their experiences so if you want to please head over and share your story too.
If you need more information you can also visit the Citizen’s Advice Bureau, ACAS and Gov.UK.
Tobi mentions Mel from The Stork and I to...
2019-07-1042 minFinally Pregnant#6 Feeding Your Newborn with Shel BanksIn this episode we talk all things infant feeding with expert Shel Banks. Shel specialises in unsettled babies, disturbed sleep, formula feeding and faltering growth and is also an Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant based in the northwest of England.
Shel is a very busy lady working with the NHS in research, training, holding private practices assisting mothers and babies with feeding issues and much more. Find out more at www.shelbanks.co.uk or you can follow her on instagram.
I came across her because of a Channel 4 Dispatches show – The Great Formula Milk Scandal. One...
2019-07-031h 06
Finally Pregnant#5 BFN Emma and Gabby's Pregnancy StoriesI was so excited to be chatting to these guys on my podcast as I am a huge fan of theirs! Gabby and Emma from the podcast Big Fat Negative are simply fabulous and here is no different. Due to some complications we weren’t sure whether Gabby was going to make it but fortunately she had had good news so bravely joined us for this chat.
One of the things I loved in particular was that we were all in different trimesters so we got to talk across the different experiences of being pregnant all together.
...
2019-06-2635 minFinally Pregnant#4 Pre and Post Natal Mental Health with Anya HayesIn this episode I am talking pre and post natal mental health with Anya Hayes of Mothers’ Wellness Toolkit.
Anya is an author and speaker particularly focused on women’s health and wellness. She is also a Pilates teacher specialising in pregnancy and post-natal, and is training to teach Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) – the NICE-recommended treatment for depression and anxiety. During the conversation Anya recommends Ruby Wax’s book Frazzled which is a great book on this topic!
As you will hear Anya is a fountain of knowledge and, in addition to this episode of the Finally P...
2019-06-1252 minFinally Pregnant#3 Jaz Rabadia's StoryHaving met her earlier this year, I love chatting to Jaz Rabadia MBE and this interview was no different! Here she talks to us about her experiences of pregnancy after infertility, which for her included over 3 years of ttc and multiple rounds of IVF.
She is now the proud mum of 15 month old Diyan and is really keen to be heard when it comes to the struggles that so many of us face to get to where she is now.
In among the joy, we do also discuss the loss of a subsequent natural pregnancy which...
2019-06-0541 minFinally Pregnant#2 Mel Brown Nutrition
Mel is a nutritionist and has been practicing since 2002 focusing on fertility, IVF and pregnancy.
She’s written for The Sunday Telegraph Stella Magazine, Harper’s Bazaar Online, Elle, BBC and written for Infertility: Basic Science and Clinical Practice.
Here she gives advice on how we should be keeping ourselves and our babies happy and healthy through what we eat. There is some specific nutritional information depending on the fertility drugs we might be taking. Plus lots of information about how we can support ourselves throughout our pregnancy.
Mel also talks about the supplements we s...
2019-05-2945 minFinally Pregnant#1 I'm Finally Pregnant - Sharing my own storyIn today’s episode I talk you through some of the ups and downs of my own pregnancy to date – 35 weeks and 6 days.
I talk pregnancy tests, when to tell, symptoms, twin loss, mixed emotions, panics, bum cheek pain, hospital freebies, baby showers and lots lots more.
A couple of things I mentioned that you might want to look at yourself are below
- Travel sickness recommendation are Gin Gins from Holland and Barrett.
- I’ve kept the stretch marks at bay with Neal’s Yard Mother’s Balm – find out more information here on my i...
2019-05-2251 minFinally PregnantThe Finally Pregnant Podcast TrailerWhen you get pregnant following infertility and loss you can be too scared to look up and see what the future might hold – and especially to imagine it all going well. Then, when you are ready to start accepting that this is the one you might actually bring home there can be a real struggle to see yourself beside those who have got pregnant 'normally'.
The Finally Pregnant Podcast is a safe place to hear the information you need throughout your pregnancy. Some of which is specific to the trying to conceive and pregnancy loss communities, some which is...
2019-05-1303 min
Fertility Life RaftBeing The Pregnant One, Unfollows on Social & Motherhood after InfertilityFor this final episode in the series, I'm delighted to welcome back Cat Strawbridge (Instagram: @tryingyears) and Keeley Dwight (Instagram: @_tryingtobeamum_) who you will remember from Episode 1. We cover loads of issues here. All three of us are very honest and it does get a little emotional at times. I think these conversations are so important to have and I hope that by having them, we can make even stronger connections with each other; building each other up and supporting each other as much as we can. Cat "Trying to conceive is the hardest thing I have been through...
2018-12-0750 min
Fertility Life RaftWhat Not To SayI'm so excited to share the first episode of the TTC Life Raft which is coinciding with the launch of my campaign, 'Think! What Not To Say' #twnts On this episode I'm joined by the brilliant Cat Strawbridge (aka @tryingyears) and Keeley Dwight (@_tryingtobeamum_) as we chat about: How to cope when someone says something to upset you? Can we find compassion for those who get it wrong? What do we want people to say? Surrounding yourself with people who uplift you Tips for helping friends and family know how to support you Tips for coping if you’re no...
2018-09-1957 min
Big Fat Negative: TTC, fertility, infertility and IVF3: Sperm X Factor, #TTCcommunity, the pineapple predicamentIt'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. They talk about why social media is helping people speak out about infertility and how to stop IVF destroying your confidence. Professor Tim Child also sheds light on the ultimate fertility rumour - that eating a pineapple can help you conceive.Mild swears throughout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2018-08-2151 min
The HotbedJust Relaxing Won’t Make Me PregnantIn this weeks episode The Hotbed Collective tackle the thorny issue of trying to conceive. With special guest Kelly Ford AKA @bookofmum we discuss the frustrations when the one thing you really want to happen WON’T. There’s also an honest and frank interview with Cat Strawbridge and Kate Meakin – two brave women who’ve been going through IVF treatment and know first hand the impact it can have on your relationship and sex life. Recorded at Acast. Produced by Lisa Williams, Anniki Sommerville and Alex Graham. Studio support by Ayoub. Useful links: http...
2018-07-1835 min