The Fertility Show Blog
Welcome to our blog. Read on to find out about topical news in the headlines, some interviews with our seminar speakers, more information about our shows and lots more.
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The Fertility Podcast: The Importance of Support
05 March 2019
Natalie Silverman, fertility podcaster and host of this year’s Let’s Talk Fertility Stage in Manchester, chatted to some guests who will be joining her on stage at The Fertility Show later this month to discuss the importance of support. In this latest episode, hear from fertility coach and mentor Sarah Banks, founder of The Centrica Family Group Hortense Thorpe, and nutritional therapist Rosie Tadman. Listen...
My Story. By Laura Biggs, Managing Director of The Fertility Show
01 March 2019
I am 48 years old and I am 8 months pregnant! I know, I can’t believe it either. I also happen to be the MD of The Fertility Show, and I would like to share my story for anyone going through their own fertility journey to prove that miracles do happen. Phil and I married back in 2000; I was 29 and Phil 34 and like so many couples,...
Fertility Fest comes to The Fertility Show Manchester
28 February 2019
Here at The Fertility Show HQ, we can’t wait to experience Fertility Fest as it comes to Manchester as part of the Show for the very first time. We spoke to Fertility Fest founders, Jessica Hepburn and Gabby Vautier, to find out a little bit more about Fertility Fest and what we can expect... What can visitors expect from Fertility Fest? Two days of...
What to expect at The Fertility Show
18 February 2019
What to expect at The Fertility Show Manchester Whether you’re looking for advice and support in a certain area or don’t even know where to begin, join us at The Fertility Show as we return to Manchester Central next month. The Show will bring together experts, clinics and charities, all aiming to help you leave with the confidence to make informed decisions about the...
The Fertility Podcast
04 December 2018
Natalie Silverman is a commercial radio presenter who for the last four years has been hosting and producing The Fertility Podcast. Launched in 2014, once Natalie was pregnant after her first round of ICSI treatment, Natalie interviews experts from around the globe as well as sharing people stories and is dedicated to giving a voice to male fertility issues after her own experience. To date the podcast has over 150 episodes...
Celebrity doctor, Actress, Chef, Author, Journalist and Presenters join the World’s 1st IVF baby to talk Fertility.
16 October 2018
None of us know if infertility will affect us until we start trying for a family. We spend years trying not to get pregnant and the irony is that for some of us the dream of having our own biological child may never become a reality. However, this doesn’t mean that you’ll never get your happy ending. This year at The Fertility Show we are proud...
Male Fertility: Is there a problem and what can be done?
20 September 2018
Now celebrating its 10th year, The UK’s biggest fertility event returns to Olympia London 3 - 4 November with over 100 exhibitors offering advice and support, and over 50 talks covering all aspects of fertility and infertility treatment. One of these aspects we want to support more is male infertility; Whilst Male Fertility has traditionally been seen by many as a taboo subject, things are changing with efforts now being made...
Five Fertility Tips - To help you understand, optimize and preserve fertility
28 August 2018
Emma Cannon, fertility, pregnancy and integrated women’s health expert, registered acupuncturist and author, gives her 5 top tips to help you understand, optimize and preserve fertility... 1. Protect yourself from STD’s: it is estimated that a quarter of all fertility problems are caused by the effects of STD's. For example- Chlamydia can lie completely undetected with no symptoms and end up blocking fallopian tubes if...
A new and exciting collaboration for The Fertility Show
01 June 2018
Here at The Fertility Show HQ, we are busy planning the London Show and we are delighted to be joining forces with IVF Babble - the world’s leading online fertility and IVF magazine - founded by Sara Marshall-Page and Tracey Bambrough. Along with our brilliant charity partners, Fertility Network UK, who this year will again be providing invaluable support and impartial advice at the Show, it looks set...
My experience of The Fertility Show - Jessica Jones
12 March 2018
When my husband and I attended the Fertility Show in London, in November 2016, we had just been told by our clinic that they would no longer treat us with our own gametes, as they estimated our chances of success were less than 5%. We were shocked and we didn’t know where to turn. I’d seen a poster in the clinic for The Fertility Show at...
The Fertility Show Manchester podcasts
05 March 2018
Whether you are just starting to think about a family or have been trying for a while, The Fertility Show will give you all the tools you need to make informed decisions about the options available to you to become a parent. The Fertility Show is the best place to get your questions answered, and there is no other event where you can meet so much fertility expertise in one...
What do men need to know about their fertility?
28 February 2018
Mr Marc Lucky, Urologist and Andrological surgeon at Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, is one of three consultants sharing the Q&A stage for the All Male Fertility Panel at The Fertility Show Manchester (24 & 25 March 2018). Mr Lucky has extensive experience in male infertility and is one of very few surgeons in the UK specialising in andrological surgery. Here Mr Lucky explores five of the most important &ldquo...
HOW TO DEAL WITH ENDOMETRIOSIS TO PRESERVE FERTILITY
19 February 2018
Endometriosis is a common and long-term condition which affects 1 in 10 women in the UK. It occurs when the lining of the uterus (endometrium) grows in other places, such as the fallopian tubes, ovaries or along the pelvis. The condition causes heavy and painful periods as well as pain in the lower abdomen, pelvis, or lower back. Around 30% of women with endometriosis have fertility problems, this can be as a result...
COPING WITH INFERTILITY ON VALENTINE’S DAY
12 February 2018
Every year on the 14th February, Valentines day is celebrated with flowers, chocolates and affection. However, for the 1 in 6 couples trying to conceive, the day can be a rollercoaster of emotions. After months or years of focusing on little else but trying to conceive, relationships can feel like a full-time job, with romance put to the side. The good news is that no matter where you are in your infertility...
The Fertility Rule of 3
06 February 2018
The Fertility Show speaks to Andrew Drakeley, Clinical Director, Subspecialist in Reproductive Medicine and Consultant Gynaecologist, The Hewitt Fertility Centre, ahead of his seminar at the Manchester Show on Sunday 25th March: “Fertility is a fascinating but complex area of medicine. So, when it comes to communicating with patients about their experiences, my approach has always been to try to simplify the process. That’s where my first...
How to look after your sexual health and to protect your fertility
06 February 2018
Looking after your sexual health is as important as looking after any aspect of your general health and wellbeing. Whether you are trying to get pregnant now or hoping to in the future, sexual health can play a huge factor in why you may be unable to conceive. In fact, a quarter of all infertility cases are thought to be caused by an STI - something that many people are...
Tickets now on sale for The Fertility Show Manchester 2018
04 January 2018
Tickets are now on sale for Manchester Fertility Show, following its successful first year in the North-West (March 2017). The two-day Show which takes place on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th March 2018 looks set to welcome thousands of prospective parents through its doors for this unique opportunity to get information, advice and support on fertility issues from the experts under one roof. The Fertility Show Manchester, held in association with Fertility...
The Fertility Detective: how does underlying health affect fertility and how can diet and lifestyle help?
27 October 2017
Grace Dugdale, a reproductive biologist and award-winning writer with a background in molecular biology & genetics, is speaking at The Fertility Show (fertilityshow.co.uk), Olympia, November 4-5th November: “There is a huge amount of evidence-based information to show that health and lifestyle factors can affect male and female fertility. The things that we do to our bodies in terms of what we eat, stress, exercise, medication, and...
Book Signings at The Fertility Show
23 October 2017
Once seen as a taboo subject, sharing experiences of fertility is now thankfully increasingly common and offers support and guidance during what can be an emotionally difficult time for many people. Book stores now have whole sections dedicated to fertility, with books covering the latest research and nutritional advice, as well as first person experiences of the fertility journey. This year, we will be offering visitors an opportunity to...
GET READY TO SUPPORT NATIONAL FERTILITY AWARENESS WEEK
20 October 2017
GET READY TO SUPPORT NATIONAL FERTILITY AWARENESS WEEK National Fertility Awareness Week is Monday 30 October- Sunday 5 November 2017. The Week culminates in the Fertility Show and we’re encouraging all our visitors to get involved. So, save the date now and please join us in helping all individuals facing fertility issues. National Fertility Awareness Week aims to raise awareness and change perceptions of fertility issues, as well as raising...
What men need to know about their fertility
19 October 2017
We mustn’t forget that male fertility is equally as important as women’s - and when it comes to fertility problems men are a significant cause in nearly half of all cases. In fact, in 15 percent of couples it will be solely be a male fertility problem, and in 25 percent there will be a problem in both partners. While infertility symptoms can be easier to recognise in...
THE EVOLUTION OF LGBT RIGHTS IN PARENTING: CELEBRATING A DECADE OF CHANGE
17 October 2017
Natalie Gamble, fertility lawyer and speaker at The Fertility Show (fertilityshow.co.uk) gives an insight into LGBT parenting in the UK: In the UK, we’re fortunate to live in an open-minded inclusive society, but the law has not always reflected that – as recently as the 1990s, UK legislation actively discriminated against non-traditional families seeking fertility treatment to become parents. But the past 15 years...
Helen Davies: My experience of secondary infertility
09 October 2017
Secondary infertility can be extremely upsetting, especially if you’ve had no difficulty in having children before. The urge to have another baby, extend the family and produce a sibling for your child/children is still as strong as if you were trying for your first. It is estimated around 3.5 million people in the UK struggle with infertility and of those seeking IVF treatment, 1 in 3 couples have secondary infertility. ...