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Big Fat Negative

The Essential Guide to Infertility, IVF and the Trials of Trying for a Baby

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Big Fat Negative

By: Emma Haslett, Gabby Griffith
Narrated by: Emma Haslett, Gabby Griffith
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About this listen

Big Fat Negative (BFN) - a term commonly used on internet forums to refer to a negative pregnancy test.

Infertility can be a lonely journey. One in every six couples will struggle to conceive, but, despite this, many don't feel comfortable talking openly about their experiences and sharing what they are going through. As a result, they feel isolated and alone.

It doesn't have to be this way. By talking, laughing and shouting about our experiences, we can start to lift the cloak of shame that so often engulfs those going through it. Big Fat Negative does just that. This no-nonsense, honest guide to infertility from the hosts of the Big Fat Negative podcast smashes the taboo around this isolating and heartbreaking illness, offering first-hand experience, an understanding voice when friends don't get it, expert advice, reassurance for when you feel alone and - most importantly - humour when you need it the most.

Using first-hand accounts of the various hurdles of infertility, from work to diagnoses and IVF, coupled with advice from leading experts, Big Fat Negative will hold your hand on the not so simple journey to motherhood - helping you to face and defeat the trials of trying for a baby.

©2022 Emma Haslett and Gabriella Griffith (P)2022 Hachette Audio UK Infertility Physical Illness & Disease Pregnancy Health

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Critic reviews

"This book is totally brilliant - informative, sensitive, funny and wise. Reading it is like talking to a fairy godmother who also happens to be a gynaecologist and expert on all things fertility." (Sophia Money-Coutts)
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I loved it, it was so relatable, encouraged to me to speak out to friends, great advice, even better laughs.

Couldn’t stop listening

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Full of facts, which empowers to feel more in control on at least knowing what is going on and kindness, loads of kindness....makes you feel like you are not alone ❤️❤️❤️

Best ever podcast about fertility ❤️

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It was like someone had jumped inside my brain and described every emotion I've experienced over the past 4 years. My partner and I have been TTC for over 4 years and it's been tough to say the least. We've had a failed round of IVF, losing our only 2 precious embryos, and are about to embark on our 2nd. IVF is cruel, I wouldnt wish it on anyone. Gabby and Emma have made me laugh and cry in equal measures listening to them validate all the awful thoughts and emotions I've experienced since this "journey" (puke) began. Thank you for taking the time to put this collective of information, acknowledgement and validation together, I feel like a good friend has hugged me for the few hours it took to listen to it and has truly seen what this situation is like for those struggling with infertility. I wished I'd listened to it a long time ago ❤️ Thank you

At last, they get it!!!

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Absolutely loved this book. It has helped me get my head in a good place before starting IVF following pregnancy loss. funny, informative,relatable and Empathetic.

Brilliant

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As someone going through IVF I could relate to the stories told in so many ways, and as I start my next round it has made me feel like I am not alone.

Wish I had read it earlier

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