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The Missing Part of Sex Education

We spend years learning about contraception, STIs and how to avoid pregnancy — but how much do we actually learn about fertility? In this clip from Milk & Mummies, fertility specialist Dr Nagla Elfaki discusses one of the biggest gaps in sex education and why so many women feel unprepared when they begin thinking about having children. 🎧 From the full conversation on fertility, motherhood and women’s health. 🎙️ Dr Nagla on Milk & Mummies #fertility #womenshealth #ttc #motherhood #fertilityawareness #milkandmummies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Tahirah Sharif: Motherhood, Ambition & Identity

Actress Tahirah Sharif joins Milk & Mummies for an honest conversation about motherhood, ambition, identity and balancing a successful career with raising children. Known for her work in The Haunting of Bly Manor , The Tower and so much more , Tahirah shares how becoming a mother has changed her perspective on success, work, confidence and self-worth. Together we explore the realities of modern motherhood, the pressure many women feel to “do it all”, and what it means to pursue your dreams while raising a family. In this episode we discuss: * Motherhood and identity * Ambition after children * Returning to work * Mum guilt * Career progression * Raising children while building a life you love * Advice for ambitious mums If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s possible to be both a present parent and an ambitious woman, this episode is for you. 📲 Follow Milk & Mummies on Instagram: @milkandmummiespodcast 📲 Follow Tahirah on Instagram: @tahirah_sharif Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Why Nobody Told Us This About Fertility

We spend years learning how NOT to get pregnant. But what happens when you’re finally ready to have a baby? In this clip from Milk & Mummies, fertility and reproductive medicine doctor Dr Nagla Elfaki discusses one of the biggest gaps in women’s health education: understanding how long trying to conceive can take, fertility timing, and why so many women feel unprepared when they start their journey to parenthood. From the full episode with Dr Nagla Elfaki on fertility, IVF, reproductive health, motherhood and family planning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Your Health Can't Stop This

Can a healthy lifestyle protect your fertility? In this clip from Milk & Mummies, fertility and reproductive medicine doctor Dr Nagla Elfaki explains why diet, exercise and healthy habits matter—but can’t completely prevent age-related fertility decline. A powerful conversation about fertility, timing and the realities many women aren’t told early enough. Watch the full episode with Dr Nagla Elfaki on Milk & Mummies. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fertilitydrnagla Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

What Every Woman Should Know About Fertility, Motherhood & Timing | 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 & Mummies 01:45 Meet Dr Nagla Elfaki 05:30 Why Fertility Medicine? 10:15 Life Before Motherhood 15:20 The Biggest Fertility Misconceptions 21:40 What Women Should Know Earlier About Fertility 28:10 Fertility, IVF & Trying to Conceive Explained 35:00 Becoming a Mother as a Fertility Doctor 41:30 Motherhood, Identity & Ambition 47:45 Can Women Really Have It All? 53:00 Fertility Advice for Women in Their 20s & 30s 57:00 Quick Fire Questions 59:30 Final Thoughts & Takeaways Connect with Dr Nagla Elfaki: https://www.instagram.com/fertilitydrnagla/ Follow Milk & Mummies: https://www.instagram.com/milkandmummiespodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]