121 episodes

Big Fat Negative is the podcast about IVF, infertility and the trials of TTC - aka trying for a baby. Co-hosted by journalists and friends Emma Forsyth Haslett and Gabriella Griffith, the show follows their stories on the not-so-simple journey to motherhood, while also interviewing a range of experts on all things infertility.
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Big Fat Negative: TTC, fertility, infertility and IVF Big Fat Negative

    • Health & Fitness
    • 4.9 • 85 Ratings

Big Fat Negative is the podcast about IVF, infertility and the trials of TTC - aka trying for a baby. Co-hosted by journalists and friends Emma Forsyth Haslett and Gabriella Griffith, the show follows their stories on the not-so-simple journey to motherhood, while also interviewing a range of experts on all things infertility.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Gabby's last go: The conclusion

    Gabby's last go: The conclusion

    It's Gabby's last spin of the wheel, as she uses her final embryo. How did it go? Find out here.
    TRIGGER WARNING: This episode reveals the result of a round of IVF. If you are not ready to hear that, please look after your heart and listen some other time.
    Contains swears.

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    • 22 min
    Gabby's last go

    Gabby's last go

    A bonus episode: Gabby prepares for the transfer of her final embryo.
    Swears throughout.

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    • 21 min
    Gabby Special: Episode 4 - Test time

    Gabby Special: Episode 4 - Test time

    *** TRIGGER WARNING: THIS EPISODE INCLUDES DISCUSSION ABOUT A PREGNANCY TEST RESULT AFTER AN IVF ROUND. PLEASE DO NOT LISTEN IF THIS ISN'T THE RIGHT TIME FOR YOU ***
    It's the end of the TWW, which means... pregnancy test time. But it isn't straightforward for Gabby. The girls discuss the result of the (eventual) test, how it feels when she already has one child and what it means for her future.
    Swears throughout.

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    • 26 min
    Gabby Special: Episode 3 - Elbow deep in the TWW

    Gabby Special: Episode 3 - Elbow deep in the TWW

    It's just after transfer day and Gabby, stuck in the two-week wait (TWW) isn't doing well. The girls discuss symptom spotting, when to test and how to get through the TWW without losing your mind.
    Swears throughout.

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    • 27 min
    Gabby Special: Episode 2

    Gabby Special: Episode 2

    Hi! Are you a new listener? We suggest you go back and start from the beginning, so you get to know us properly.
    BFN is back for a special mini-series, as we follow Gabby on her second jourrrrney! In the second episode she prepares for her transfer, enjoys a moment of notoriety and worries about her scan - for an uncharacteristically gross reason.
    Enjoying the series? Please rate and review it - it helps others to find the podcast.
    Swears, as always, throughout.

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    • 22 min
    Gabby Special: Episode 1

    Gabby Special: Episode 1

    Hi! Are you a new listener? We suggest you go back and start from the beginning, so you get to know us properly.
    BFN is back for a special mini-series, as we follow Gabby on her second jourrrrney! In this episode we're talking about her decision to go again, the process so far and why she's worried about her timing.
    Enjoying the series? Please rate and review it - it helps others to find the podcast.
    Swears, as always, throughout.

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    • 23 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
85 Ratings

85 Ratings

k_army16 ,

Like having a conversation with your best friends 💗

I’ve just started listening from beginning within the last month - this podcast is a refreshing and honest take on what the infertility “journey” can look like. Thank you 💗

aawray ,

Love

This podcast is like having two best friends to help me through my own infertility. Definitely recommend listening if this is something you deal with!

ambyrelli ,

Feels like hanging with friends

I love this podcast so much! I look forward to listening every time I see a new one up. The girls have the best banter, share wonderful personal stories and have amazing guests. It has made me feel less alone on my infertility journey and I am sure many new listeners will feel the same. Cannot recommend enough.

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