Let’s Talk Fertility Stage in association with Fertility Network UK
The Let's Talk Fertility stage, in association with Fertility Network UK and IVF Babble, is an opportunity for visitors to put forward questions, either openly or anonymously, to a panel of fertility experts. We are delighted that Natalie Silverman, founder of The Fertility Podcast, will be hosting the stage this year.
Below is the 2019 Let's Talk Stage timetable. We are constantly changing the content, so please keep checking back!
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| Saturday | 10.15-10.30 | Plan your day - Welcome to The Fertility Show It can feel daunting when you first arrive at The Fertility Show but we want to make this as easy for you as we can. Get there early and catch Aileen Feeney from Fertility Network UK and Natalie Silverman, our host talk about how to get the best out of your day. Aileen Feeney - Chief Executive, FNUK Natalie Silverman - Host of Let's Talk Stage |
| Saturday | 11.30-12.00 | The Importance of Support If you are undergoing fertility treatment or about to embark on your journey, either on your own or with your partner we know the value of talking to somebody albeit in a group, 121, online or with family and friends. Come along to this session and get invaluable help and support from these incredible women. Rosie Tadman- Nutritional Therapist Sarah Banks - Fertility Coach Caroline Stafford - The Kitsch Hen Aileen Feeney - Chief Executive, FNUK |
| Saturday | 12.30-13.00 | Infertility in the Workplace Ten years ago, even five years ago you may not have been able to or felt willing to share your fertility situation with colleagues and employers. We want to break down this barrier and encourage you to and give you the strength to talk about this in the workplace. Hortense and Aileen talk about their hopes for the future and our host Natalie will share how she managed her treatment whilst still hosting a breakfast radio show. The panel will be happy to take any questions you may have about your rights in the workplace when it comes to taking time off for appointments. Hortense Thorpe - Outsource Manager & the creator of the Centrica Fertility Group Aileen Feeney - Chief Executive, FNUK
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| Saturday | 13.45-14.15 | Plan B - If IVF doesn't work for you Three amazing women talk to Natalie Silverman about their Plan B and how it's changed their lives - for the better. Linder Wilkinson, surrogate mother with Surrogacy UK Mandy Worsley - mother to adoptive children Kate Dobb - mother to twins conceived through egg donor |
| Saturday | 15.00-15.30 | Mind, Body & Soul This session gives you an great understanding of how alternative therapies can assist your fertility. It will focus on the importance of getting your mind and your body in the best possible shape for conceiving. Barbara Scott - Reflexologist Angela Heap - Nutritionist Claire Caldow - Fertility Formula Coach |
| Sunday | 10.15-10.30 | Plan your day - Welcome to The Fertility Show It can feel daunting when you first arrive at The Fertility Show but we want to make this as easy for you as we can. Get there early and catch Aileen Feeney from Fertility Network UK and Natalie Silverman, our host talk about how to get the best out of your day. Aileen Feeney - Chief Executive, FNUK Natalie Silverman - Host of Let's Talk Stage |
| Sunday | 11.15-11.45 | Men matter too Did you know that it's 50/50 male and female factors that affect you getting pregnant? We want men to feel empowered to talk more about this tricky topic and be happy to ask questions about their fertility - to feel more involved. We welcome questions from you either openly or anonymously for this Men Matter too session (women welcome along too!) Robin Hadley - Independent Researcher into Male Childlessness Dr Muhammad Akhtar - Consultant Gynaecologist, Manchester Fertility Dr Michael Carroll - Senior Lecturer in Reproductive Science - Course director, MSc Clinical Science / Cellular Science at Manchester Metropolitan University |
| Sunday | 12.30-13.00 | The Importance of Support If you are undergoing fertility treatment or about to embark on your journey, either on your own or with your partner we know the value of talking to somebody beit in a group, 121, online or with family and friends. Come along to this session and get invaluable help and support from these incredible women. Kelly da Silva - Founder of the Dovecote Andreia Trigo - Founder of inFertile Life, Fertility Nurse and NLP Coach Cat Strawbridge - IVF patient Aileen Feeney - Chief Executive, FNUK
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| Sunday | 13.45-14.15 | Mind, Body & Soul This session gives you an great understanding of how alternative therapies can assist your fertility. It will focus on the importance of getting your mind and your body in the best possible shape for conceiving. Mandy Worsley - Fertility Formula Coach Rosie Tadman, Nutritional Therapist |
| Sunday | 15.00-15.30 | Get pregnancy ready This session focuses on the practical steps you can take to feel empowered both physically and emotionally and get in tip top condition to conceive naturally or improve your chances of successful IVF Lucy Buckley - Co-Founder of Dr Fertility Kobi McCardle - Co-Founder of Dr Fertility Kate Davies - Fertility Nurse Consultant and founder of Your Fertility Journey |