Dr Helen O’Neill: Why Are Women Carrying So Much of the Fertility Burden?
TRIGGER WARNING This episode includes discussion of miscarriage and fertility difficulties.
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Why does so much of the pressure around fertility fall on women?
In this Moment, Dr Helen O’Neill joins Zoe to explore the often-overlooked role of sperm health and why trying for a baby needs to be a shared responsibility.
Zoe opens up about her own experience of miscarriage and the anxiety she felt during her next pregnancy. Together, they discuss how keeping early pregnancy private can leave women without support when they need it most, and why being told to “just relax” can feel so painful.
It’s an honest conversation about the emotional weight of trying to conceive, feeling supported and why women shouldn’t have to carry it all alone.
💡 In this Moment, you’ll learn:
Why sperm health deserves more attention in fertility conversations
The loneliness of pregnancy loss and the pressure to keep it private
The emotional toll of trying for a baby after miscarriage
Why reassurance and support matter more than being told to “just relax”
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