Ep42 - My Fertility Backstory

Hello, I'm Katy Bradbury, a qualified Nutritional Therapist, Private Health Visitor and qualified nurse. I have worked in Women's Health, Maternal and Children's Health for many years. Today's podcast is titled "My Fertility Backstory" and contains a raw, open, honest account of my fertility journey. It includes some aspects of my experience that I have never publicly spoken about. I hope you may gain solace from hearing my story. 00:00: Introduction and Merry Christmas 03:43: This is the last episode of 2021 04:57: I would have benefitted from the kind of support I provide during my fertility journey 05:31: The feeling of 'Why me?' completely consumed me 06:15: Don't worry, it will happen! 07:53: Trigger Warning, there are ups and downs in my story 08:14: My mum had me later in life at 40, and I was an only child 11:21: My Maternal and Child Health career found me 13:56: I put off having children until I was ready, then I got engaged at Christmas 2012 15:26: Coming off the pill in January 2013, my cycles were all over the place, and I thought it was normal 18:21: I got offered my dream job but nearly didn't take it thinking I would be pregnant 20:37: I struggled emotionally over the two years of trying and not getting a positive test 21:52: Sharing a very private moment with you, my listeners 25:01: My mental health took a nosedive 29:02: My workplace was thankfully supportive 30:21: During my time off work, I started to look at nutrition and my health 32:03: The magic of France 35:11: My heart was telling me I was pregnant, but my head was telling me it was those early period symptoms again 39:31: 6.20 am is not a great time to tell a sleeping husband! 41:31: I was very fortunate 43:43: The first trimester can be a nerve-wracking time 46:12: Everyone's story is unique 47:37: If you would like to, please share your story with me 48:30: Why not reflect on your own story WAYS THAT YOU CAN GET KATY'S HELP: Fertility and the First 1,000 Days Membership: Fertility and the First 1,000 Days Membership Fundamentals for Fertility online course: 12-Week Fundamentals for Fertility Course with Katy Bradbury (evergreen) Book a discovery call to talk through your needs for working together 1:1: Practice Better More info can be found about Katy on her website: Katy Bradbury | From fertility to the first 1000 days Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katybradburyhealth Email: [email protected] Love the show? Don't forget to leave a star rating and a review to share the love and help it reach others who need to hear this!