About this episode

An insightful discussion on fertility, motherhood, and the balance between career and family life with Dr Nagla Elfaki.

How much do women really know about their fertility? This week on Milk & Mummies, I’m joined by fertility and reproductive medicine doctor Dr Nagla Elfaki for an honest conversation about fertility, motherhood, ambition and the realities many women aren’t told about reproductive health. We discuss fertility myths, IVF, trying to conceive, balancing career ambitions with family life, and what women should know about their fertility long before they start trying for children. We also talk about identity, motherhood, and the pressures women face when navigating career progression alongside family planning. In this episode: Fertility myths and misconceptions IVF and trying to conceive (TTC) Motherhood through the eyes of a fertility doctor Career ambition after children The realities of balancing work and family Advice every woman should hear earlier Whether you’re already a parent, planning for the future, or simply curious about fertility and women’s health, this episode offers practical advice and honest insight. Chapters 00:00 Welcome to Milk & Mummies01:45 Meet Dr Nagla Elfaki05:30 Why Fertility Medicine?10:15 Life Before Motherhood15:20 The Biggest Fertility Misconceptions21:40…

People in this episode

Host: Raychel Addo

Guest: Dr Nagla Elfaki

Topics covered

• fertility
• motherhood
• career ambition
• reproductive health
• IVF
• family planning
• women's health

Keywords

• fertility myths
• IVF
• trying to conceive
• motherhood
• career ambition
• women's health
• family planning
• fertility advice

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Organizations: Milk and Mummies Podcast

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