Fertility Podcasts Best Podcasts About Fertility And Infertility

It’s 2021, and although we’ve come a long way in terms of discussing fertility more, it’s still not talked about as much as it could be—especially when you consider how common it is. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 13.1% of women ages 15 to 49 in the United States have difficulty conceiving or carrying a pregnancy full term, and at least 12.7% of women have used some kind of infertility service. If you are trying to conceive, hearing from others going through the same journey may be helpful. You may also want to hear more facts about fertility and infertility, myth busters, or stories about people who now have children after struggling with infertility—whether they overcame it by surrogacy, adoption, or giving birth themselves. Whatever topic you want to hear about, there’s a podcast to keep you informed and make you feel less alone. Here are 10 podcasts that take a look at infertility in various lenses. 

Best fertility podcasts

1. This is Infertility In this bi-weekly podcast, each episode is hosted by a different voice. Each host has their own unique point of view, and narrative storytelling is fused with experience and science to give you a behind-the-scenes look at the family-building process. Each episode dives into the emotional, physical, and financial burdens brought on in the journey to parenthood. Give it a listen here. 
2. The Fertility Podcast This podcast launched in 2014 when host Natalie Silverman was pregnant with her first child after having fertility treatment. On the show, topics include in vitro fertilization (IVF) and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)  to secondary infertility, surrogacy, or adoption. Silverman speaks to leading fertility experts at clinics all over the world, wellbeing coaches and nutritionists, as well as companies helping to fund treatments. Silverman also takes a look at what support options are available, along with holistic treatments. Give it a listen here.  3.The Fertility Warriors The Fertility Warriors Podcast features host Robyn Birkin as she interviews other fertility warriors and shares advice and tips on conception as well as navigating the complex world of fertility treatments. Give it a listen here. 
3. The Infertile Mafia: Real talk about infertility, IVF, and trying to conceive Co-hosts Sarah and Kaela are the girlfriends you never knew you needed. According to the show’s website, “this is a podcast by real women sharing truths about the hardships and hilarity of infertility, IVF, and trying to conceive.” Kaela and Sarah have created a space where they combine clinical information, education, and humor by talking openly about the stigma of infertility and empowering both men and women through the infertility journey. Give it a listen here.
4. Creating A Family: Talk About Infertility, Adoption & Foster Care If you’re wondering if adoption or foster care is the best route for you, this is the podcast for you. This podcast is produced by the non-profit Creating a Family. Their mission is to strengthen and inspire adoptive, foster and kinship parents and the professionals that support them. On the weekly show, you can hear from leading experts on infertility, adoption, and foster care. Give it a listen here. 
5. Big Fat Negative  Big Fat Negative is a UK-based podcast about IVF, infertility, and the trials of trying to have a baby. Co-hosted by business journalists and friends Emma and Gabriella, the show follows their stories on the ups and downs of the journey to motherhood. They also interview a range of experts on various infertility topics including medical experts, alternative therapists, and people who share their own infertility experiences. Give it a listen here.
6. Fab Fertility with Blair Nelson In this podcast, Blair Nelson’s mission is to bring inspiration, facts, tips, education, support, and shine a light on everything about fertility while empowering and educating listeners. She even tackles topics like how to navigate fertility in friendships and getting financially prepared for the fertility journey. Give it a listen here.
7. Infertile A‪F‬ Looking for unfiltered realness? In this podcast, journalist and mom-of-two Ali Prato, who went through IVF herself, talks about the messy, frustrating, painful, heartbreaking, sometimes hilarious roller-coaster journey to have a baby.  According to the show’s page, “each episode tells a different story, getting real about miscarriages, egg freezing, sperm donors, adoption, infertility depression, secondary infertility, surrogacy, endometriosis, IUIs, acupuncture, nutrition, relationship drama, embryonic genetic testing, money issues, that crazy jealousy you feel when you see someone else with a baby bump, and so much more." Give it a listen here.
8. Sisters in Loss Podcast: Miscarriage, Pregnancy Loss, & Infertility Stories‬ If you’re looking for a podcast for Black women by a Black woman, this is the podcast for you. Host Erica M. McAfee spotlights faith-filled Black women who share their grief and loss stories and testimonies. Hear stories from those that have experienced miscarriages, infant loss, stillbirth, are trying to conceive, and even infertility diagnosis. The show seeks to help turn pain into purpose while giving you the tools needed to deal with the harsh realities of infertility. Give it a listen here. 
9. If These Ovaries Could Talk Jaimie Kelton and Robin Hopkins are the hosts of this podcast, and they focus on the various ways to create an LGBTQ family. They share their experiences, and they talk with other LGBTQ families about their journeys to parenthood. Give it a listen here.  Next up, find out what everyone gets wrong about gestational surrogacy.