Leading Fertility & Pregnancy Expert
Leading fertility and pregnancy expert Zita West is a practising midwife, acupuncturist, nutritional advisor and bestselling author with over 30 years' experience. She has helped thousands of women conceive, many as a last resort. Her pioneering approach to fertility, combining the natural with the medical, has cemented Zita as the recognized leading fertility expert in Europe. Zita is the go to fertility consultant to celebrities and royals alike: “Zita is often referred to as a fertility and pregnancy guru…that’s exactly what she is.​" Kate Winslet.

Saturday 18th, 1:30pm - Optimising Fertility Naturally: Lifestyle and Nutrition

Professor of Reproductive Science at the Institute for Women’s Health, University College London
Joyce Harper is an award winning Professor of Reproductive Science at the Institute for Women’s Health, University College London. She is head of the Reproductive Science and Society Group and leads the International Women’s Day events at the Institute. She has worked in the fields of fertility, genetics, reproductive health and women’s health for over 30 years. She is passionate about education and discussion of all aspects of women’s health but especially at three key stages: the menstrual cycle, the fertile years and the menopause. Her latest book – Your Fertile Years – was published in 2021. She is founder of Reproductive Health at Work and the International Reproductive Health Education Collaboration and co-founder of the UK Fertility Education Initiative.

Sunday 19th, 12:30pm - Optimising Fertility Naturally: Lifestyle and Nutrition

Clinical Director at the Lister Fertility Clinic
James Nicopoullos, Clinical Director at the Lister Fertility Clinic, is a Consultant Gynaecologist & Subspecialist in Reproductive Medicine & Surgery. He has a wide range of experience with IVF and subfertility but also welcomes those patients that suffer from reoccurring miscarriages, menstrual disorders or those approaching or going through menopause. James is a talented physician and an accredited laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgeon, offering clients a one-stop shop for diagnosis and treatment.

Saturday 18th, 10:30am - A Beginners Guide to IVF - How To Choose a Clinic & Make Sure The Treatment Is Right For You

Leading Fertility Expert & Member of HFEA
Professor Geeta Nargund is the Lead Consultant for Reproductive Medicine at St George’s Hospital NHS Trust and the Medical Director of Create Fertility and abc IVF which have clinics across the UK and in Denmark. She is a hands-on consultant in fertility and assisted reproduction and GMC Responsible Officer for Create Fertility. She has published nearly 100 research papers including book chapters and editorials. Her research interests include mild approaches in assisted reproduction, affordable and global access to fertility care, education in reproductive health in schools and advanced ultrasound technology in reproductive medicine. She has previously served on several national and international scientific and advisory committees. She is a Trustee and Director of UK charities, Create Health Foundation. She is the Co-Founder and President of the International Society for Mild Approaches in Assisted Reproduction (ISMAAR). She is a Board member and Vice Chair of the British Red Cross. She is also the co-founder and medical advisor of the Ginsburg Women’s Health Board UK. She is passionate about women’s safety in IVF, making assisted reproduction treatments accessible and closing the gender health gap.

Saturday 18th, 3.30pm: Ethnic Disparities in Fertility Treatment

Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, This Morning’s
Fertility Expert
Dr Larisa Corda is an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, and one of the UK's leading Fertility experts. She qualified from Imperial College London and has trained in both the UK and Australia. She believes in an integrated and holistic approach to treating a patient that addresses many lifestyle factors, as well as a combination of Eastern and Western, traditional and complementary techniques. She is a passionate women’s rights ambassador, with roles on a number of charities that have included UN Women, The Circle, Saying Goodbye, Kicks Count and Endometriosis UK. She received the We Are The City Rising Star in Healthcare award in 2020, and in 2022, was nominated for a BBC Radio London Make a Difference Keyworker award, for her work on the frontline during the pandemic, in addition to being recognised as a leading doctor by Top Doctors in 2023. She regularly appears and advises as a women’s health, fertility and pregnancy expert in the media, including TV and radio and is ITV This Morning's fertility expert. She is dedicated to reconstructing the approach to women's health in her work, and empowering women and men over their fertility and wellness. The Conception Plan is her first book.

Saturday 18th, 2:30pm - The Conception Plan - a Science Backed Guide to Fertility

Professor of Obstetrics & Gynaecology Imperial College London at St Mary's Hospital Campus
Dame Lesley Regan is Professor of Obstetrics & Gynaecology Imperial College London at St Mary's Hospital Campus where she continues her clinical practice in Reproductive Medicine. As Past President RCOG, she led the "Better for Women" report, published in December 2019, which shone a spotlight on taboo topics such as poor access to contraception, abortion, period problems, menopause and domestic violence and abuse. The key recommendation of this hard hitting report was the urgent need for an NHS-led Women's Health Strategy. In 2020, Lesley was awarded a DBE for her services to Women’s health in the late Queen's New Years Honours list. In June 2022 she was appointed Women's health Ambassador for England to help implementation of the DHSC's Women's Health Strategy.

Saturday 18th, 12:30pm - Recurrent Pregnancy Loss: Causes, Evaluation, and Management

Chair of The Association of Reproductive Reflexologists
Barbara Scott is Chair of The Association of Reproductive Reflexologists, founder of Seren Natural Fertility and author of Reflexology for Fertility, published in 2016. Alongside her own busy clinics, she also trains practitioners in providing this integrative, approach to fertility and reproductive healthcare and well-being. The ARR (Association of Reproductive Reflexologists) has trained practitioners globally, from Australia, New Zealand, USA, Europe and most areas of the UK and Ireland. Her expertise and passion is in advocating a patient-centred and integrative approach to supporting both men and women on their journey to parenthood.

Sunday 19th, 3:30pm - Holistic Approaches to Fertility: Integrating Mind-Body Wellness

Deputy Vice President and Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health at University of Manchester
Allan has recently joined the University of Manchester where he is the Deputy Vice President and Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health. He is also Professor of Andrology and has published over 200 research papers, book chapters and review articles. He is a former Secretary (2005-2010) and Chairman (2012-2015) of the British Fertility Society and former Editor in Chief of the BFS journal Human Fertility (2015-2022) and now emeritus Editor in Chief. In addition, Allan is an accomplished science communicator and broadcaster. Recent television programmes include Me, My Brother and our Balls (2020), Alex Jones – Fertility and Me (2016), Britain’s Secret Code Breaker (2011), Donor Unknown (2011), The Great Sperm Race (2009), The Truth About Food (2007), Make me a Baby (2007) and Lab Rats (2004). In 2016 he was awarded an MBE by the Queen for services to Reproductive Medicine. You can follow his general musings about science, fertility and the life of an academic on Twitter and Instagram @allanpacey.

Saturday 18th, 11.30am: Male Fertility - Understanding and Addressing the Challenges

Integrative Psychotherapist & Founder of Fertility Support
jandra Lozada Andrade is an integrative psychotherapist with experience in relational psychoanalysis. Alejandra’s aim is to help individuals understand the root causes of their difficulties to transform their lives in meaningful ways. Alejandra works with clients on a wide range of issues, including: dealing with anxiety and/or depression, difficulties with pregnancy, postpartum depression, pregnancy loss, abuse (past and/or present), addiction, bereavement, and trauma, among other concerns. “I appreciate how past experiences can impact present relationships and contribute to feelings of low mood, anxiety and disconnection. I understand how hard it can be to take the first step to start therapy, but I also know how rewarding and liberating this process can be. I believe that we grow and develop in connection with others and that the crucible for change lies within the therapeutic relationship. To look at ourselves from another person’s perspective enables us to see ourselves in ways that we haven’t before. A new, compassionate perspective can be transformational.”

Saturday 18th, 1.30pm - Gaining the Tools to Cope: Both Psychologically & Practically, Day to Day

Obstetrics & Gynaecology Surgeon Dunya IVF
Dr. Alper is an Obstetrics & Gynaecology Surgeon with IVF Specialist certification. He joined Dunya IVF in 2019. Previously he was part of the Koc University Hospital in Istanbul Turkey.He received his IVF Specialist certification from the American Hospital in Istanbul. He attended faculty of Medicine in Dokuz Eylul University School of Medicine in Izmir and completed Ob&Gyn Residency in Marmara University Hospital in Istanbul. He was granted a fellowship from ESGO at Klinikum Frankfurt Höhcst, Germany with Prof Volker Mobüs in 2013 and at UZ Leuven, Belgium with Prof Ignace Vergote in 2014.He graduated from the University of London and London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Clinical Studies Master Program between 2019-2022He has good command of English.

Saturday 18th, 10:30am - A Guide to Fertility Treatment Abroad

Consultant Embryologist IVF London
Alpesh is a consultant Clinical Embryologist and a co-founder of IVF London. He is also a co-founder and director of the Embryology and PGD Academy. Prior to that, Alpesh was the Director of Embryology at CRGH for 19 years and was pivotal in optimising the success rates. He is a world renowned expert in the biopsy of human embryos for genetic testing. He has been an invited speaker in many international conferences and workshops as well as several Health chat shows on television including Zee TV and ITV’s This morning. Alpesh has a special interest in fertility preservation, preimplantation genetic diagnosis and genome editing of embryos.

Sunday 19th, 1:30pm - Embryo Transfer and Grading Explained

Finance Portfolio Manager & Co-chair of the Fertility Sanctuary Network
Ami is a Finance Project and Governance Manager and has been at Centrica for almost 10 years and has a passion for driving change. She is a chartered accountant having worked in FTSE companies and co-chair of the Fertility Sanctuary Network whose purpose is to enable colleagues to “Grow their Families as well as Careers” having navigated her own pathway to parenthood at work.

Saturday 18th, 1.30pm - Gaining the Tools to Cope: Both Psychologically & Practically, Day to Day

Chair of the British Infertility Counselling Association (BICA)
Angela is Chair of the British Infertility Counselling Association (BICA), counsellor representative for British Fertility Society (BFS), a Trustee at The Fertility Alliance and has specialised in fertility counselling with both individuals and couples within the NHS and private practice since 2004. Angela has written and spoken about the emotional impact of infertility and has co-authored BICA Guidelines for Good Practice in Fertility Counselling 4th Ed. 2019 and Counselling in Surrogacy in UK Licensed Centres (2021). Her recent research and writing have focused on Covid-19’s impact on UK counselling provision and patients’ experiences, The emotional, physical and psychological impact of infertility in the workplace and Counselling challenges associated with donor conception and surrogacy. Angela is driven to improve professional standards in fertility counselling; the psychological support, provision and accessibility of information and fair treatment for patients.

Saturday 18th, 1.30pm - Gaining the Tools to Cope: Both Psychologically & Practically, Day to Day

Gynaecologist & Women's Health Expert
Dr Anita Mitra is a gynaecologist & women's health expert. She has over 10 years worth of experience of working in the NHS in Obstetrics & Gynaecology. She now specialises in surgery for gynaecological cancers and in treatment of benign conditions such as a fibroids, PCOS, endometriosis and menopause. She has over 20 years of experience in medical research and has a PhD from Imperial College London. She appears online as 'The Gynae Geek' which is the name of her first book published in 2019. Her second book 'Dealing with Problem Periods' was published at the start of this year. She is also the mother to one-year old twins.

Sunday 19th, 1:30pm - What Every Woman Needs to Know about their Fertility

Obstetrician - Gynaecologist, Infertility Specialist Newlife IVF Greece
Dr Stamkopoulou is an Infertility Specialist at Newlife IVF Greece. She graduated from the Medical School of the Democritus University of Thrace in Alexandroupolis. She specialized in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, completing her training in the 2nd Obstetrics and Gynaecology Clinic of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. During her speciality, she had the opportunity to be trained in infertility, high-risk pregnancy, sonography, cervical pathology, endoscopic surgery and urogynaecology. She completed her Master of Science in Reproductive Medicine in Democritus University of Thrace. She is a member of the Greek Obstetrics and Gynaecology Society and the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE). She has participated in many scientific conferences and has published papers in international journals.

Saturday 18th, 1:30pm - Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and Fertility: Latest Insights

CEO of Enhanced Fertility
Andreia Trigo RN BSc MSc is the CEO of Enhanced Fertility. Andreia is also an experienced nurse consultant, researcher, and chairwoman of the European Fertility Society Care Awards, having presented research at national and international conferences on the topic of reproductive health and digital health. Andreia is the recipient of numerous awards, including the British Fertility Nurse prize 2022 by the British Fertility Society and Women in Innovation 2022 by InnovateUK. At Enhanced Fertility, Andreia has been helping people be diagnosed faster, using at-home testing and digital platforms that use artificial intelligence to deliver personalised recommendations.

Saturday 18th, 2:30pm - Fertility Testing and Diagnosis - Where to Start

CEO of The Endometriosis Foundation
Carla is the Founder and the CEO of The Endometriosis Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to endometriosis awareness, education, and support. Carla spends the majority of her time helping others gain access to care and giving insight into the development of national health guidelines.

Sunday 19th, 1:30pm - What Every Woman Needs to Know about their Fertility

Lab Co-Director at Newlife IVF
Chrysa Karakosta, BSc, MSc Clinical Embryologist, Lab co-Director & International Patient Manager Chrysa is the Lab co-Director at Newlife IVF clinic and the International Patient Manager. She studied Applied Biology (BSc) at Kingston University, UK. She has two postgraduate titles: MSc Human Reproductive Biology from the Imperial College of London and a Diploma and Certificate in Clinical Embryology from the Association of Clinical Embryologists (ACE) Training Committee and the Institute of Biology (IOB), UK. She specialized in IVF and ICSI at King’s College Hospital, London. She periodically visited the Bridge IVF Clinic, Lagos Nigeria to organize and supervise the laboratory set up. She worked as Senior Clinical Embryologist in large IVF Centers in Thessaloniki. She is a certified Senior Clinical Embryologist by ESHRE. She is a member of the Pan-Hellenic Society of Clinical Embryologists (PEKE), ESHRE, and ALPHA Scientists in Reproductive Medicine. She was also board member of PEKE.

Sunday 19th, 2:30pm - A guide to Fertility Treatment Abroad

Clinical Embryologist & IVF Consultant. at Ovom Dr. Hickman has transformed the landscape of fertility care. As a clinical embryologist and lab director, Dr.Hickman oversaw operations at the two largest group of fertility clinics in the UK: Care Fertility and The Fertility Partnership, but also in international locations like the Caribbean and Saudi Arabia. Driven by her passion for innovation, Dr.Hickman established Boston Place Clinic, the world's first Time-Lapse technology-designed clinic, and founded Aria Fertility, the first fully digitised clinic, and Avenues, the first IVF clinic to fully integrate fully digitalised AI technologies for enhanced patient care and patient experience, setting new standards for the IVF industry.

Saturday 18th, 3.30pm: Unexplained Infertility - Next Step

Founder & CEO of The Ribbon Box
Eloise is a donor sperm IVF mother of five. Following a male infertility diagnosis and five cycles of fertility treatment, Eloise founded The Ribbon Box (formerly known as Fertility Help Hub) back in 2019, to help support others and create the community that she and her husband wished they had along the way. Today, The Ribbon Box is a fast-growing, global media platform, helping connect people with the expert information, community, and reassurance they're looking for during their wellbeing, fertility, and family-building journeys, as well as getting fantastic brands and businesses noticed far and wide. After undertaking two more IVF cycles in 2023, she has recently welcomed her second set of twins, recently born in April this year. She lives in Berkshire with her husband, five children and two spaniels.

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Sunday 19th, 12.30pm: Sperm Donation - What to Consider

Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist at CRGH
Dr Elpiniki Chronopoulou is a consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist. She excelled in her medical studies and trained in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with specialist interest in subfertility and reproductive medicine in Greece and in the UK.She completed her masters in Reproductive Science and Women’s Health at UCL with distinction and MSc prize for academic excellence. She holds a PhD in the field of early placental and fetal development.She is a member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and the British Fertility Society. Dr Chronopoulou is highly skilled in gynaecological and early pregnancy ultrasound.Her special interests include elective oocyte cryopreservation, early pregnancy, preconception care and reproductive endocrinology. She has published on these topics in top medical journals and has presented her work in national and international meetings.She is passionate about promoting fertility awareness and education and aspires to provide individualised care and support throughout the fertility journey. Ms Chronopoulou has a special interest in recurrent miscarriage.

Saturday 18th, 4.30pm: Improving your Chances for IVF Success

Co-Founder of The Intended Parent
Frances Simmons is a teacher, DIY & Surrogacy content creator and podcaster. At 31 she was diagnosed with cervical cancer and underwent a radical hysterectomy which completely altered the path she always assumed she would follow. Despite very little knowledge and only Google and Facebook to guide her she set off on a journey that led her to become a mother through Surrogacy and a passion to share her story and learnings. Together with Kreena Dhiman she started a podcast, The Intended Parent, in which they explore surrogacy from the perspective of the girl (or boy) next door. More recently they have began to create a set of online courses to educate and empower those on their own paths to parenthood.

Saturday 18th, 2.30pm: Surrogacy in the UK & Abroad - Everything You Need to Know

Director of the UR Hospital
Dr. Francisco Anaya Blanes is experienced in the field of Gynecology and Obstetrics. Francisco is a Director of the UR Hospital La Vega, Murcia & Gynecologist of the Reproduction Unit of Clinica Vistahermosa. As a Medical Doctor, he graduated from the University of Valencia with a specialist degree in Gynecology and Obstetrics (MIR) at the Hospital Clínico de Granada and a Master's degree in Breast Pathology and Senology from the Autonomous University of Barcelona.

Saturday 18th, 11:30am - The Best Treatment Options for Older Women

Sunday 19th, 11:30am - Egg Donation - What to Consider

Gynecology & Obstetrics In Vitro Fertilization Specialist

Dr. İçten obtained her medical degree from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine and completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the same institution. Dr. İçten furthered her expertise with a diploma in ART and reproductive medicine from the University of Schleswig-Holstein in Kiel, Germany. With over 11 years of experience, Dr. İçten is dedicated to providing her patients compassionate care and personalized treatment options, helping them navigate their fertility journey with confidence and support.

Sunday 19th, 2:30pm - A guide to Fertility Treatment Abroad

Author and Adventure Activist
Jessica Hepburn is an award-winning author and adventure activist who has become one of the UK’s leading voices on fertility and family, as well as endurance sport (even though she is the most unlikely athlete and doesn’t have children!). She is the first woman in the world to achieve the Sea, Street, Summit Challenge - swim the English Channel, run the London Marathon and summit Mount Everest - and has become a pioneer in inspiring people to live big and bravely when life doesn’t go to plan, and championing the benefits of going on adventures to improve your physical and mental health. She is the author of three books exploring her fertility adventures - The Pursuit of Motherhood / 21 Miles and her brand new book out March 2024 Save Me from the Waves. - www.jessicahepburn.com

Sunday 19th, 11:30am - Living Big and Brave Through Fertility Treatment

Consultant Urologist
Jonathan Ramsay is a Consultant Urologist, who practices in London, exclusively in the field of male fertility. Formerly appointed at Hammersmith Hospital (Imperial College Healthcare) and Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, he maintains links with Imperial as an HFEA Licence Holder. Currently, he advises male patients referred from the Lister Fertility Clinic in London (2500 cycles of treatment per year) and at the Agora Clinic in Brighton. Consulting practice involves patients from all over the country, and so Jonathan has great insight into nationwide fertility services and practice. He has set-up the first advanced one-stop male fertility diagnostic centre, aimed at the investigation and treatment especially for couples who have unexplained infertility, and who have failed IVF and ICSI cycles. This practice gives considerable insight into patients increasing awareness that the male factor is not surprisingly 50% of the problem, and that therefore men need treatment, not merely more cycles of IVF and ICSI. Most recent publications include a review of worldwide practice in varicocele, both relevance and treatment, and about the possible significance of the ‘genital tract microbiome’

Saturday 18th, 1:30pm - Male Fertility - The Facts

Clinical Expert in Reproductive Medicine & Preimplantaiton Genetics
Dr. Julija Gorodeckaja is a clinical expert in Reproductive medicine and Preimplantaiton Genetics. Julija studied at Vilnius University, specialising in obstetrics and gynaecology. She further pursued her expertise by completing an MBA in international healthcare management at Frankfurt University. Julija started her medical career at Whittington Hospital as a specialty doctor before transitioning over to the Baltic Medical Centre in London. There, she managed outpatient gynaecology and early pregnancy scan services, expanding to into an international IVF satellite clinic collaborating with 7 countries.In 2016, Julija joined London Women’s Clinic as a clinical research fellow and later became a Consultant in Reproductive Medicine. During her time there, Julija developed a keen interest in reproductive genomics, actively contributing to the PGT clinical programme led by Prof. Alan Handyside, Mr. Michael Summers, and Dr. Christian Ottolini. In November 2021 joined Care Fertility as Deputy Group Medical Director for the South Region, subsequently promoted to Group Medical Director, where she now leads Genomics, Donation and Surrogacy services."

Sunday 19th, 11:30am - What are the Clinical Benefits of PGT A Testing

Founder & CEO of Fertility Mapper
Kayleigh Hartigan is the founder and CEO of Fertility Mapper: a data-driven platform which helps people own their fertility experience, connecting and matching them to services, tools and information tailored to their unique needs. I am interested in leveraging technology and data to dramatically improve access to healthcare, and create patient experiences that are more personal, more efficient and achieve better outcomes. Kayleigh also holds a BSc in the Biology of Fertility and Embryo Development from University College London and an MSc in Health Policy, Planning and Financing from the London School of Economics. Kayleigh is currently based in London.

Sunday 19th, 3.30pm: Understanding the True Cost of IVF

Consultant Gynaecologist & Specialist in Reproductive Medicine
Miss Farahani is a Consultant Gynaecologist and Specialist in Reproductive medicine. She works at The Lister fertility clinic at the Portland Hospital and privately alongside Miss Claire Mellon at The Portland Hospital. ​She has been a member of the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology since 2012, and completed her training in Obstetrics & Gynaecology in 2016. She has undertaken two fellowship posts. She completed an 18 month fellowship in gynaecological and early pregnancy ultrasound at the Early Pregnancy and Gynaecology Scanning Unit at Kings College Hospital in 2015. This is one of the leading centres for gynaecological ultrasound in the UK. She completed a 3 year fellowship in Reproductive Medicine and IVF at Imperial College NHS Healthcare Trust in 2020. Because of this specialist training, she is highly experienced in the management of women experiencing a wide range of gynaecological conditions including subfertility, menstrual problems including PCOS and amenorrhoea, and pelvic pain/discharge. She can offer a number of fertility treatments including follicle tracking and ovulation induction, as well as more specialised treatments such as IUI and IVF. During this fellowship, Miss Farahani began her research which is the looking at the impact of sperm quality and the semen microbiome on fertility outcomes and specifically in recurrent pregnancy loss. She is due to complete her thesis (medical doctorate) in 2024. She has presented her research work both nationally and internationally and has written a number of papers which have been published in peer review journals. She is passionate about women’s health education and is an ambassador for the Endometriosis Foundation and recently spoke to the All Party Parliamentary Group for Endometriosis.

Saturday 18th, 10.30am: Endometriosis & Adenomyosis - Their Impact and What You Can Do

CMO & Co-founder of Ovom Care
CMO and Co-founder of Ovom Care. Physician-Scientist, Chief Medical Officer, Oocyte Biologist, Feminist, VC Fund Advisor, C-Level Femtech Executive.

Saturday 18th, 3.30pm: Unexplained Infertility - Next Steps

MSc in Nutritional Medicine
Melanie Brown has an MSc in Nutritional Medicine and over twenty years working in fertility and preconception nutrition. Mel is especially interested in supporting male infertility, and women with low ovarian reserve, endometriosis and PCOS.

Sunday 19th, 1:30pm - Male Fertility - The Facts

The Solo Parenthood Coach
Mel Johnson, The Solo Parenthood Coach is a solo mum to her 6 year old daughter who she conceived using IVF and donor conception. Following her own journey into solo parenthood and passionate about empowering women to fully understand the options on the paths to parenthood available to them, she created The Stork and I. Through The Stork and I, Mel provides a platform and community for women embarking on this path to parenthood. As a qualified coach, with over 10 years coaching experience, Mel supports single women considering solo parenthood as well as offering support for every stage of the process. She provides one to one, and group coaching to deep dive on this topic. She provides resources, guidance and mentoring on all elements relating to solo motherhood. She runs 3 week sessions for up to 12 women to connect and to prepare themselves for this journey. She also has a podcast with over 250k downloads.

Saturday 18th, 3:30pm - Navigating the Journey to Solo Parenthood

Business Development Assistant | ACIBADEM Healthcare Group
Passionate public health practitioner with more than 5 years of experience in the UK and Turkey, worked in projects involving patient data analysis. Committed to promoting health and well-being within communities through effective planning, implementation, and evaluation of public health programs. Volunteering for organizations targeting to increase health access such as Hackney Healthwatch, IMECE Women ́s Centre, and British Red Cross. Seeking to positively impact population health outcomes in a dynamic public health organization.

Sunday 19th, 2.30pm: A Guide to Fertility Treatment Abroad

Quality Manager and Deputy Laboratory Manager at the London Sperm Bank
Michael is a seasoned professional in the field of Biomedical Science, specializing in Andrology and infectious diseases. With a career spanning over nine years in the NHS, he has honed his expertise in quality management and laboratory operations. Currently working as the Quality Manager and Deputy Laboratory Manager at the London Sperm Bank, Michael ensures the highest standards of quality and efficiency in the bank's operations. As a registered Biomedical Scientist with the HCPC, he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his role, contributing significantly to the bank's mission of providing first-class reproductive services. Michael's dedication to his field and commitment to excellence make him an invaluable asset to the London Sperm Bank and the broader healthcare community. Michael has a keen interest in male factor infertility and the role of cryopreservation in helping people achieve their dreams of having a family. Outside of work, Michael is a devoted father of two beautiful boys, enriching his life with the joys and challenges of parenthood.

Sunday 19th, 12.30pm: Sperm Donation - What to Consider

Obstetrician & Gynaecologist The Centre for Reproductive and Genetic Health in London (UK
Ms Montserrat Duran-Retamal achieved the degree of Licentiate in Medicine by the Complutense University of Madrid in 2005 and completed her Specialty Training in Gynaecology and Obstetrics at the University Hospital Mutua Terrassa in Barcelona (2011). She holds an International Master´s Degree in “Human Reproductive Medicine” by the Autonomous University of Barcelona and another International Master´s Degree in “Advanced Medical Skills Specialty: Multidisciplinary Treatment in Gynaecology Oncology and Breast Cancer” by the University of Barcelona (2011-2012). Ms Montserrat Duran-Retamal was granted with several national and international fellowships during her medical and specialty career (Spain, Finland, Italy, UK) and she conducted her last travelling fellowship which was granted from the European Society of Gynaecological Oncology (ESGO) at the University College London Hospital in 2013. She worked in Spain from 2011-2014 as Consultant Gynaecologist, Obstetrician and in Reproductive Medicine until she moved in UK where she started working atcThe Centre for Reproductive and Genetic Health in London (UK) in 2015 until present. Her main areas of interest are embryo implantation, fertility preservation, gamete donation and she is actively involved in 2D/3D scanning and minimally invasive fertility procedures. Ms Montserrat can speak five languages: English, Italian, Spanish, Catalonian and French. Ms Montserrat has a special interest in recurrent miscarriage and endometrial testing.

Sunday 19th, 11:30am - Egg Donation - What to Consider

Ayurvedic Doctor
Dr. Naresh Perumbuduri is a registered Ayurvedic medical practitioner with 19 years of experience in the field of Ayurveda and holistic practices. He is the fifth generation in a family of traditional Ayurvedic practitioners to have carried on this legacy. Dr Naresh graduated as Bachelor of Ayurveda medicine and Surgery (BAMS) and then went on to completing his masters (MD)in Ayurveda in 2009 from renowned Ayurvedic institutions recognized under the ministry of AYUSH, National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) and the Ministry of Health and Family welfare, India. He spent many of his earlier years working as a professor in an Ayurvedic teaching hospital and was instrumental in helping people recover from chronic metabolic and hormonal imbalances through natural remedies and Panchakarma modalities. Dr. Naresh has spent several years extensively researching ways to address issues around male infertility stemming from pre- diabetic conditions . Subsequently, he went on to working toward correcting reproductive hormonal imbalances through Ayurvedic lifestyle modifications, dietary corrections and Panchakarma (Bio-purificatory therapies in Ayurveda) modalities that aid in successful conception An area that he specialises in is creating Ayurvedic solutions for hormonal imbalances such as PCOS, endometriosis among others and finding remedies for Male & female infertility.

Saturday 18th, 4.30pm: A Holistic Approach to Preparing for IVF Treatment

UK’s leading expert in fertility law
Natalie is one of the UK’s leading experts in fertility law, leading specialist law firm NGA Law and non-profit surrogacy agency Brilliant Beginnings together with Helen Prosser. A same-sex parent to two grown-up children herself, she is passionate about making change. She has helped create nearly two thousand families through surrogacy in the UK and overseas and represented the parents in the UK’s first international surrogacy case in 2008. One of the first voices to campaign for surrogacy law reform, she and her team have been involved in most of the court decisions which have shaped UK surrogacy law, and been instrumental in winning positive legal changes including maternity leave for surrogacy in 2015 and equalrights for single parents through surrogacy in 2019. Natalie has been quoted in the Houses of Parliament and invited to meet the Prime Minister. She is also a regular voice on the BBC and in the national and international media.

Saturday 18th, 2:30pm - Surrogacy in the UK and Abroad - Everything You Need to Know

Director Donor Conception Network
They say it takes a village to raise children. Well, sometimes it takes a village to help you even contemplate that journey. For those considering egg, sperm or embryo donation, or raising a family after donor conception, we know that is especially true. That is precisely why our charity was founded nearly 30 years ago. To break the isolation felt by so many who were navigating donor conception issues. We publish books for parents and children and run a range of workshops focussed on donor conception. The main way we create our village is through a membership subscription. Nina and the DCN team, along with dedicated volunteers, offer personal, tailored support and connections both in-person and online. Being part of DC Network means we know a little more about you so we can connect members with other members, safely and confidently. Join us!

Sunday 19th, 11:30am- Egg Donation - What to Consider

Fertility Consultant & Co-Founder of FERTILYSIS
Dr. Venieratos PhD is a distinguished fertility consultant and researcher specializing in unexplained infertility and recurrent pregnancy loss with an active experience spanning 15 years. His passion lies in assisting couples worldwide, particularly those facing challenging fertility issues, to fulfill their dreams of building a family. He is the Scientific Director and co-founder of FERTILYSIS, an innovative medical company at the forefront of advanced diagnostic services in, Microbiome, Reproductive Immunology & Genetics. FERTILYSIS primary area of expertise and focus is unexplained infertility and the use of state-of-the-art medical technology in diagnostic care. FERTILYSIS stands as the first and only medical company utilizing menstrual blood and vaginal swabs for a complete analysis of the female microbiome status, in the FERTILYSIS microbiome testing.

Saturday 18th, 4.30pm: Understanding/Improving your Endometrial Microbiome & Implantation

Obstetrician Gynecologist Victory Reproductive Care
Dr. Rahi Victory is a Canadian trained obstetrician gynecologist with an American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology subspecialty in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. Dr. Victory is renowned for his compassionate, individualized patient plans and approach to care. His extensive experience combined with an avante-garde approach have placed Victory Reproductive Care at the forefront of fertility treatments and success including third party fertility services. Dr. Victory is passionate about making sure every experience is an exceptional one and to that end he meets with every client, every egg donor and every surrogate, himself. Our principles are science, technology, communication and compassion. Dr. Victory’s only goal is your success and satisfaction.

Saturday 18th, 10:30am - A Guide to Fertility Treatment Abroad

Senior Social Worker PACT
Rebecca is a Senior Social Worker, for the voluntary adoption agency PACT (Parents and Children Together). Covering areas across London and the South East, PACT support individuals or couples who wish to become parents through the route of adoption. With prior experience working within children services, Rebecca has 10 years’ social work experience, supporting children who require security, love, and safe care. Rebecca has worked with PACT for almost 3 years, with a passion to provide permanency for children who have encountered adverse childhood experiences.PACT is one of the largest adoption charities in England and PACT’s adoption services were rated as outstanding across all areas by Ofsted at an inspection in March 2023. This is the third consecutive inspection that PACT has been rated as outstanding. We recruit, prepare, approve and support adoptive parents to create loving, safe and secure homes for children waiting in care. PACT has extensive experience of helping to create families with people who have explored alternative routes to parenthood first. We understand that many people also explore fertility treatments, surrogacy, sperm or egg donations as a way of having children. Here at PACT, we know that families are made in many different ways and each of them is special. We understand the challenges that there can be when hopes to have a child do not happen as first planned and it takes time to think about another way of growing your family.

Saturday 18th, 11:30am - Alternative Routes to Parenthood - Fostering & Adoption

International Business Development Director at Cryos
Saghar Kasiri has been responsible for establishing Cryos’ first Egg Bank in Europe. She is a Healthcare professional with an Executive MBA with distinction from Cass Business School, with a background in Clinical Embryology and Fetal Medicine. Besides the background in healthcare, Saghar has a track record of combining medical and scientific knowledge with commercial expertise having managed departments in both the NHS and private sectors.

Saturday 18th, 3:30pm - Navigating the Journey to Solo Parenthood

BANT Registered Nutritional Therapist and Founder of The Fertility Nutrition Centre
Sandra Greenbank is a BANT Registered Nutritional Therapist and Founder of The Fertility Nutrition Centre with 15 years of experience in supporting those looking to improve their fertility naturally. She has developed an in-depth post-graduate training programme for nutritionists wishing to deepen their knowledge in fertility and pregnancy-specific targeted dietary and lifestyle strategies to improve outcomes. Sandra has trained 100+ nutritional therapists in her method to date, and is passionate about educating both professionals and the public about the science behind root-cause solutions to fertility problems. https://fertilitynutritioncentre.org

Sunday 19th, 12:30pm - Optimising your nutrition and lifestyle for Fertility.

Founder of the Hong Tao Clinic
With over 15 years of dedicated service in private clinical practice, Sarah Clark stands at the forefront of natural solutions to infertility and gynecological disorders. As the founder of the Hong Tao Clinic, she is deeply committed to empowering individuals and couples on their journey to parenthood, utilising a holistic approach focused on addressing the root causes of infertility. Sarah holds a First-Class BSc(Hons) in Traditional Chinese Medicine and was awarded the prestigious 'Prize for Excellence in TCM Studies' in 2009. This academic excellence laid a solid foundation for her practice, enriched by membership in professional organisations including the British Acupuncture Council, the Register of Chinese Herbal Medicine, and the Acupuncture Fertility Network. Renowned for her expertise in acupuncture and TCM, Sarah brings a wealth of knowledge and an empathetic approach to treatment, offering hope and real results. Her philosophy is grounded in the belief that treating the whole person unlocks the body’s innate ability to heal and conceive, and to not just get pregnant but stay pregnant. Sarah has developed a deep understanding of the synergy between traditional and modern medicine, advocating for a balanced approach to achieve optimal health outcomes for couples not only looking for completely natural solutions but those wishing to integrate her treatments with assisted treatments such as IVF and donor eggs or sperm. Her dedication to fertility and gynaecological health is evident not only in her practice but also through her continual inspiration with her innovative solutions, compassionate care, and unwavering commitment to natural health and wellness.

Sunday 19th, 3:30pm - Holistic Approaches to Fertility: Integrating Mind-Body Wellness

Transformational Coach
Having been diagnosed with Azoospermia in 2018, Shaun experienced not just the heartache of infertility, but the shame and secrecy attached to being an infertile man. Shaun found himself navigating this trauma alone, with no conversation or support networks in place for men at the time he needed it. Now the proud father to twins conceived via the use of donor sperm, Shaun shares his story via Instagram (@Knackered_Knackers) to provide that voice that he so desperately needed when experiencing infertility. To further expand the support he can provide other men, Shaun trained as a Transformational Coach. Using the tools and strategies of coaching, as well as his personal lived experience, Shaun helps men navigate the emotion, pain and confusion of a fertility struggle – something that permeates into every aspect of life.

Sunday 19th, 12.30pm: Sperm Donation - What to Consider

Sunday 19th, 1:30pm - Male Fertility - The Facts

HCPC registered Clinical Scientist
Sheryl Homa is an HCPC registered Clinical Scientist with a special interest in male fertility. She obtained her degrees in Biochemistry at Imperial College of Science and Technology and the Middlesex Hospital Medical School. She spent a large part of her career as an academic research scientist in the field of oocyte maturation, funded by the National Institutes of Health in the USA. For many years she served as Scientific Director of several fertility clinics in the UK working in both the public and private sectors. During this time, she became aware that male fertility is considerably marginalised and as a result, opened Andrology Solutions in 2007, the first and only HFEA licensed clinic of its kind, dedicated to male infertility and sperm cryopreservation. She has collaborated on many research projects and is the author of over 50 scientific publications in the fertility field. Her studies include investigating calcium signalling in sperm and more recently, the role of oxidative stress and the microbiome on sperm quality. Sheryl has been responsible for validating novel state of the art testing for male infertility, including a chemiluminescence and electrochemical assay for measuring seminal oxidative stress. Sheryl is passionate about raising awareness about male infertility and has been invited to speak at conferences, events and webinars, as well as contributing to podcasts and interviews on radio, TV news and newspapers. Currently Sheryl is honorary professor of Andrology in the School of Biosciences at University of Kent and consultant clinical lead for Andrology at The Doctors Laboratory, as well as Barnet, North Middlesex and Northwick Park Hospital Trusts.

Saturday 18th, 2:30pm - Fertility Testing and Diagnosis - Where to Start

Specialist Fertility Counsellor
Tracey Sainsbury is a specialist fertility counsellor with over 20 years experience supporting people trying to conceive, donors and surrogates too. Tracey works with several clinics and has a private practice www.fertilitycounselling.co.uk

Sunday 19th, 2:30pm - Mental Health and Fertility: Support for Individuals and Couples

Director of Clinical Operations at Ovogene
Dr. Uliana Dorofeyeva is a renowned IVF specialist and the director of clinical operations at Ovogene - the world's first egg donor bank that is powered by AI technology. With over two decades of clinical experience, she is a distinguished authority in Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) and focuses on advanced fertility treatments. Dr. Uliana excels in various aspects of reproductive medicine, including advanced ovarian stimulation and tailored solutions for low responders, meticulous evaluation and management of oocyte donor cycles, expert handling of embryo transfers, reproductive endocrinology, surrogacy, and groundbreaking mitochondrial donation techniques. Dr. Uliana has successfully treated thousands of patients from all over the world, and she always strives for the highest possible outcomes, comfort, and emotional well-being of each patient.

Saturday 18th, 12:30pm - Advancements in Reproductive Medicine: A Comprehensive Overview

Founder of Mariposa Trust (Saying Goodbye)
Following the devastating loss of five babies, Zoe decided to use her counselling training and twenty years of experience in the business and charity sectors to improve support for anyone who suffers the loss of a baby. She founded the Mariposa Trust (widely known by its primary support division ‘Saying Goodbye), with her husband Andy, which has become one of the leading support charities, reaching over 50,000 people each week across the world. In 2018, as one of the UK’s leading grief experts, Zoe was appointed by The Secretary of State for Health to co-chair and author the ‘Pregnancy Loss Review’ across England. The review was laid in parliament in July 2023 and the Prime Minister accepted all 73 recommendations, which will mean a complete overhaul of clinical and emotional care. In 2021 Zoe was awarded an MBE by Queen Elizabeth for services to the bereaved. After writing her first bestselling book, ‘Saying Goodbye’, she wrote four other highly acclaimed books to help the bereaved and those pregnant after loss. Zoe has her own TV talk show called ‘Soul Tears’, a podcast called ‘Life & Soul with Zoe Clark-Coates’ and she also conducts 3-5 TV and radio appearances each week. You can find her on Instagram at @Zoeadelle

Sunday 19th, 3.30pm - Dealing with Loss

Sophie Sulehria is a presenter, podcaster and host for The Fertility Show. She is also a fertility patient and has documented her experience for the BBC, and across various platforms and articles. Sophie is proud to be hosting the Let’s all Talk Fertility Stage again this year, joined by our wonderful ambassadors and patient advocates. Sophie says; “it’s the real life experiences from our wonderful TTC community that will make you feel less alone, and more empowered. I urge you to attend these conversations and absorb their wisdom.”

Jessica Hepburn is an award-winning author and adventure activist who has become one of the UK’s leading voices on fertility and family, as well as endurance sport (even though she is the most unlikely athlete and doesn’t have children!). She is the first woman in the world to achieve the Sea, Street, Summit Challenge - swim the English Channel, run the London Marathon and summit Mount Everest - and has become a pioneer in inspiring people to live big and bravely when life doesn’t go to plan, and championing the benefits of going on adventures to improve your physical and mental health. She is the author of three books exploring her fertility adventures - The Pursuit of Motherhood / 21 Miles and her brand new book out March 2024 Save Me from the Waves. - www.jessicahepburn.com

Seetal Savla (@SavlaFaire) is freelance writer and fertility patient advocate. Having experienced multiple failed IVFs and losses before becoming mum to a daughter, she is passionate about sharing her story to support others on a similar journey and reduce the stigma surrounding fertility issues in South Asian communities.

Anya has over fifteen years of experience within the Fertility sector including seven overseeing patient support at the London Women’s clinic Harley Street and previously headed up the “Fertility in the workplace” initiative for the Fertility Network UK She is often in the media as a champion for the patient perspective on facing Infertility and is currently busy lobbying MPs and speaking in Parliament regarding Fair provision of IVF for all. She is also a local councillor for Hoxton East and Shoreditch, and Deputy speaker for Hackney. Anya is also is a mum of two children, which she had via IVF, plus has one adopted son also.

Alice’s two-year fertility journey included a fibroid removal operation, six rounds of clomid, four rounds of injectable ovulation inductions and then IVF treatment, which finally resulted in two of her children.

Alice now works to help others who are experiencing a struggle with their fertility, and is on a mission to support and empower people during one of the hardest experiences you can imagine.

Amber Izzo is an infertility blogger, campaigner and advocate. After being told the only way she could get pregnant was via IVF in 2018 after having been trying to conceive for 3.5 years, tubal removal surgery, diagnosis after diagnosis, she had two failed private fresh cycles of IVF before she launched the Fight For IVF Campaign during Fertility Week 2020. Living in an area where NHS funded IVF wasn’t available, Amber campaigned for equal access to NHS funded treatment which resulted in the reinstatement of IVF in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough in 2021. Her third fresh cycle in 2022 finally resulted in a successful pregnancy and she is now, after 7 years of trying, an IVF Mum to a baby boy. Over the years she has made it her mission to remove the stigma, shame and taboos attached to infertility through her campaign work, as well as blogging about the trials and tribulations of such a diagnosis, and documenting her journey in a very raw and honest light on Instagram and YouTube.

Carla is the Founder and the CEO of The Endometriosis Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to endometriosis awareness, education, and support. Carla spends the majority of her time helping others gain access to care and giving insight into the development of national health guidelines.

Hayley King is an advocate, campaigner and founder of ‘All Things Donor Conception’, a website dedicated to sharing information and resources for donor conceived people, their parents, and donors. Hayley is a donor conceived adult herself, with her parents undergoing pioneering IVF treatment in the early 1980’s with an anonymous sperm donor . In a twist of fate, Hayley is also the mother of donor conceived twins whom she raises alongside her wife, placing her in the somewhat unusual situation of being both a donor conceived person and a parent through donor conception. Hayley offers a unique perspective regarding the complexities of donor conception, by providing a balanced and informative view of this nuanced topic.

Hayley has featured on numerous podcasts and broadcast programmes including BBC Women’s Hour, and has been invited to present as a key note speaker at events for organisations including the British Infertility Counsellors Association (BICA), the Donor Conception Network, Progress Educational Trust (PET) and Paths to ParentHub.

Jade was diagnosed with unexplained infertility over 9 years ago. She’s had four rounds of IVF. Two fresh and two frozen. Jade experienced OHSS with both fresh cycles and has one beautiful baby girl earth side and one beautiful baby boy who she said goodbye to at 13.5 weeks. Jade is passionate about advocating for women who experience alternate routes to motherhood. and creates online and in person events for women moving through infertility and loss.

Katy is an IVF mum to three beautiful babies. Her and her husband were diagnosed with unexplained infertility. After two baby losses and two years of no further success, they started IVF. Katy’s parents parents had her through IVF, so they were naively confident it would work for the first too. It took four rounds of IVF to have their son, one fresh & three frozen cycles. They thought they wouldn’t be fortunate again so went ahead & transferred their two remaining embryos, they had twins in July 2023.

Katy is very passionate talking about infertility & IVF. she is an open book when it comes to this topic. Opening up & speaking to people about this journey doesn’t come easy for many, so she hope that being so open & honest will help others.

Kreena Dhiman is an award-winning Podcaster, Writer and Influencer committed to changing the narrative when it comes to routes to Motherhood particularly within the South Asian community. Once told she was infertile and unable to carry a pregnancy, Kreena is now a proud Mum to four wonderful children thanks to the gifts of surrogacy and egg donation. She has a daughter aged four who shares her genetics, and triplet sons aged 2 conceived using donor conception. Kreena is an Indian woman who shattered many glass ceilings and stigmas to achieve her dream of becoming a Mother.

Having been diagnosed with Azoospermia in 2018, Shaun experienced not just the heartache of infertility, but the shame and secrecy attached to being an infertile man. Shaun found himself navigating this trauma alone, with no conversation or support networks in place for men at the time he needed it. Now the proud father to twins conceived via the use of donor sperm, Shaun shares his story via Instagram (@Knackered_Knackers) to provide that voice that he so desperately needed when experiencing infertility. To further expand the support he can provide other men, Shaun trained as a Transformational Coach. Using the tools and strategies of coaching, as well as his personal lived experience, Shaun helps men navigate the emotion, pain and confusion of a fertility struggle – something that permeates into every aspect of life.

Dr Shema Tariq is a consultant in HIV and sexual health and a researcher working in women's health. Shema and her husband had multiple rounds of IVF in the UK and abroad, losing their eldest son when she was 21 weeks pregnant. She now has two young children, one through donor egg IVF and another following a surprise pregnancy without treatment. Shema is a Trustee of Tommy's and is committed to opening up conversations about infertility, IVF and baby loss especially among people of colour.

Tia is an infertility blogger & advocate, sharing her own raw unfiltered fertility journey. After trying to conceive for 18 months at the age of 29, Tia was diagnosed with Premature Ovarian Insufficiency. She underwent three failed rounds of privately funded IVF in the UK between 2019 - 2020. Due to ovarian failure, her journey to parenthood with her own eggs/genetics had come to an end, so her and her husband chose to pursue their path to parenthood via egg donor conception. In 2021 Tia went through her first round of egg donor IVF in Greece, which resulted in the birth of twins in 2022, after 4 years of infertility. Due to health complications which resulted in a total hysterectomy, unfortunately & not by choice put an end to Tia’s fertility journey. Through her platform, Tia highlights the trials and tribulations around premature ovarian insufficiency, infertility, IVF, donor conception & menopause, in the hope to break the stigma around these topics and to hopefully help others feel less alone, seen and supported.

Vanessa Haye is a Ghanaian, British writer and commentator with a focus on Black women’s health. Her articles and personal story are featured in The New York Times, Grazia, Refinery29 and Healthline. She is a recent Harper Collins Author Academy alumni, who is now writing a book about her experiences with infertility and baby loss. She describes herself as a Londoner ‘at heart’, and currently lives in Leicester, with her husband and two sons, who she calls her ‘rainbow babies’. Vanessa’s ultimate passion is to advocate for, and improve reproductive health disparities and outcomes in underserved populations through a new project called ‘intersectinginfertility’.

Founder of The Mind Coach, is an Occupational Psychologist, Coach & a motivational speaker. Anita has been on a personal journey with infertility spanning 10 years, and with mental illness. Following a diagnosis of endometriosis, Anita has gone on to have multiple operations of treatment and rounds of IVF. When her second round of IVF resulted in an ectopic pregnancy, she was later diagnosed with PTSD following an inpatient stay at a mental health care facility after a deterioration in her mental health. She has since been raising awareness around infertility and mental health and is very passionate about breaking the stigma in the workplace, and open the conversation for others who may be struggling or feeling lonely.

Instagram Handle: @_themindcoach_

Bex Gunn and Laura Buckingham are two passionate women, brought together by baby loss and a common desire to help others. Having been through miscarriage and pregnancy loss themselves, they know how devastating the experience is, and how isolated and lonely it can make you feel. Within minutes of meeting each other, it was clear that they had the same passions and vision for supporting, educating and empowering people going through baby loss, as well as opening the conversations and smashing taboos within society. They joined forces to form The Worst Girl Gang Ever podcast in July 2020 which has been well-received and evolving ever since. They wanted to change the way that support looks and have gone on to curate online support courses and run a membership platform for the baby loss community. In 2022 their book was published by Harper Collins and it instantly became a chart topping best seller.

Instagram Hande: @the_worstgirlgang_ever

Bryony is a solo mum who conceived her son in 2022 through IUI using donor sperm. After being diagnosed at age 20 with Adenomyosis she was told her chances of having a baby would be higher while she was young, and this led her to start her fertility journey at age 24. Through her job as a content creator on Youtube she shares the ups and downs of her journey through solo parenthood. From starting the process, finding out she was pregnant, navigating a challenging pregnancy, and her first year of motherhood, she has documented it all. Bryony is also part of the LGBTQ+ community as an Asexual parent, and shares how this has impacted her parenting journey too.

Instagram Handle: @preciousstarsvlogs

Charlotte is a travel content creator, who pivoted her social media to also focus on advocating for women experiencing unexplained infertility. Following 6 miscarriages of her own, Charlotte went through IVF with PGTA testing and shared her experience with her followers. The PGTA testing showed 5 of her 7 embryos had genetic abnormalities. Charlotte is passionate about providing a voice for people who have felt shame when coming to terms with infertility. She is now determinedly proud of her journey and has been keen to provide a space for women to ask questions without judgement.

Instagram Handle: @lotteboo

12 years ago, I was diagnosed with male factor infertility. I was diagnosed late as the consultant had failed to test me during routine testing for my wife who we knew had PCOS. My diagnosed was a shock and apart from the standard advice e.g., change your diet, avoid alcohol and warm showers I was given no support. This caused quite a significant breakdown over 2-3 years. During this 2-3 year period my wife and I experience a miscarriage and several failed ICSI cycles. All this resulted in me being depressed and suicidal, because I felt I was the cause of what we were experiencing. With the love and support of my wife I was able to engage in counselling, which saved my life. Once I started to feel better mentally, I turned my attention to my lifestyle. I realised that I was the only one that could help me, so I used my Sports Studies degree and love for exercise to create a programme to try and improve my health to optimise my fertility. After 18 month of hard work and sticking to the plan my wife fell pregnant with my son Sebastian. He was born in 2016. After a short period, we decided we wanted to try for another child. I adjusted the programme I had followed previously slightly and reimplemented it. In 2020 my daughter Enya was born, once again through ICSI treatment. But this time a lot quicker and less heartache. Now I help other men facing infertility, physically as The Male Fertility PT and mentally through The Male Fertility Podcast.

Instagram Handle: @themalefertilitypt

Ellamae, who has MRKH syndrome, is the founder of shame shaking community and events platform, Va Va Womb and podcast Mind Over MRKH. She is co-founder of The Vagina Festival, sharing our fertility and gynae stories through the arts and also co-leading a campaign to fight for fairness in fertility funding for surrogacy, as part of group Equal Infertility (with MRKH Connect, Cysters Group, Surrogacy U.K., Endo foundation & more). Ellamae regularly runs peer support and mindful workshops for people with MRKH, she is one of the 1 in 5000 born without a womb and like most with this condition she found at at 16 years old after not starting her period. She is on a mission to ensure no one feels alone or ashamed and to foster a society where there is no right way to define Womanhood with no binary path to become a Mother or parent. Personally she is embarking on a surrogacy journey, after exploring womb transplant options, and is holding onto hope that her eggs can be retrieved!

Instagram Handle: @vavawomb_

After Kajal's daughter Aurelia was stillborn in 2019, she has spent much time writing and speaking about baby loss, and how she has navigated life afterwards. Kajal was the very first guest on The Other Mothers Podcast with Elle Wright, Caro Tasker and Jen Reid, in which she shares how she got through those first days and weeks without her daughter, and what she did to find and build a network of supportive women who would help her through the most heartbreaking time of her life. Kajal has also joined Giovanna Fletcher at the virtual happy mum happy baby meet up, where she spoke candidly with Giovanna about pregnancy after loss after welcoming her rainbow baby Remy in 2020. Kajal heartbreakingly suffered a subsequent early miscarriage in 2021 before her second rainbow baby Ezray arrived in 2022. Kajal is an active committee member for Berkshire Sands, and continues to blog about her journey as a bereaved parent in a bid to keep the conversation going and break the taboo around the topic of baby loss, especially in the South Asian community.

Instagram Handle: @aurelias_wish

I lost my husband to a brain tumour in 2020 after 8 years together. We had always planned on expanding our family (Chris has a son from a previous relationship who we had 50/50 of them eventually full time). After his death I went on to use his banked sperm via IVF & welcomed our son Seb in 2022.I have had another piece of Chris to live life with & looks just like him.

Instagram Handle: @lifeafterdeath_withivf

Lucy Horobin is one of the most recognisable voices on UK radio. An experienced presenter with over 20 years in broadcasting, she’s worked for the Heart brand for over a decade, hosting shows including Drivetime alongside JK, Heart Breakfast with Jamie Theakston and her own show on Heart Dance. She’s a DJ, influencer, voiceover artist and will soon be branching out into the podcast world too. Her proudest achievement though, is her daughter, Tabitha, who was born last year following IVF treatment.

Instagram Handle :@lucyhorobin

Martha is the founder and CEO of personalised stationery brand Martha Brook, a speaker, writer and business mentor. She has been on a personal journey with infertility spanning 12 years. After being diagnosed with endometriosis, it look her multiple operations, seven rounds of IVF and four miscarriages to make her two daughters. Her experiences let to the development of the Personalised IVF Journal, and she is passionate about breaking the stigmas around infertility and helping others through on the same journey.

Instagram Handle: @martha_keith

Noni Martins is a former IVF patient who is passionate about using her experience to offer a diversity lens and nuance to the dialogue on infertility & IVF. Noni tried to conceive for almost 6 years, 3 of which she spent undergoing 6 unsuccessful IVF cycles before she turned to surrogacy to have her daughter as a solo parent. After not finding the safe space to have the conversations and the dialogue she was looking for, Noni decided to create her own and that's how Unfertility came to be. Through her website unfertility.com Noni is now using her experience to raise awareness about unconventional fertility journeys. As well as contributing to the wider conversation on infertility & IVF.

Instagram Handle: @unfertility

Notafictionalmum is passionate about opening up much needed, topical conversations. These include honest, truthful insights about infertility and the world of treatment and the UK care system by way of sharing her own teenage experience of foster care and later becoming a mother by way of adoption. Notafictionalmum writes to ensure no mother is left behind and difficult conversations are hacked away at in hope of a more open and aware society. Notafictionalmum survived years of trying to become pregnant both naturally and via treatment. She has lived the pain of longing and the joy of forever since becoming a mum through the power of adoption in 2019. NFM aims to reperesnt the many for whom treament doesn't work and share how love really can make a family.

Instagram Handle: @notafictionalmum

Ruth and her husband Matthew are living childless not by choice after trying to grow their family for 11 years. Ruth is passionate about helping women and couples explore life childfree and is currently exploring how to put her massive maternal heart to good use in the world.

Instagram Handle: @ruth_corden

Meet Toby Trice, a Porsche Racing Driver and passionate ambassador for Fertility Network UK. Through his exhilarating pursuits on the racetrack, Toby is on a mission to raise awareness for fertility and break down the stigma surrounding infertility. As a vocal advocate, Toby aims to increase the visibility of male fertility testing, believing that by openly discussing and addressing this topic, couples can enhance their chances of conception. His dedication to merging the worlds of motorsport and fertility advocacy showcases his commitment to driving positive change in the realm of reproductive health. Join Toby Trice as he shares his journey, challenges taboos, and empowers individuals and couples to embrace their fertility paths with confidence and optimism.

Instagram Handle: @toby_trice

Tom is an adoptive, gay dad to his son Kai who is now 10 years old. As an online content creator Tom shares his daily life with his followers on Instagram including all the highs and all the lows and everything in between! Tom and his husband Daniel adopted Kai in April 2014 when he is 14 months old. The adoption journey can be tough. However, for Tom it was 9 months from that initial social worker visit to meeting his son. Since then all the usual trials and tribulations of parenting have swung into their life from crawling to first steps, first words, nursery and school decisions and birthdays and Christmases. Life as an adopted family comes with some added extras, sure. But when it comes down to it, it’s really no different to any other family.

Instagram Handle: @unlikelydad

Zara went through IVF after being told endometriosis had made it very unlikely she would conceive naturally. The first round resulted in her son, but also in severe OHSS and many other complications. Her next transfer resulted in her son Jesse who she sadly lost to a TFMR. 3 further losses and another cycle of IVF and her daughter was born. Zara is very passionate about changing the narrative around termination for medical reasons and supporting others going through baby loss.

Instagram Handle: @littlenorfolkcottage