When are you having kids?
Kalpana Boodhoo and Nicola Goodwin ask why people's parenting and fertility choices always seem to be everybody else's business. Originally broadcast on BBC Hereford and Worcester.
"Having it all"
Is the push to have a family and career just another way society puts pressure on women?
“Just the one” revisited
How much difference does having a sibling make to our lives?
"Just the one?"
Candice and Amy are mums to 'only children' and have faced some hurtful comments.
Miscarriage for Men
The man who started a website and network to support men who lose a child to miscarriage.
"Are you their grandma? Was it a mistake?"
Kalpana and Nicola hear how you’re fed up with the term “geriatric mum”.
Choosing to parent solo
Nicola and Kalpana speak to David who's about to become a first time dad on his own.
Language after loss
Author and blogger Elle Wright on why language matters when talking about baby loss.
"Geriatric mums"
The number of women aged 45 and over giving birth is at the highest level in 80 years.
The pregnancy dreams on hold
How does it feel to have your fertility treatment paused because of the pandemic?
"Dad's in charge"
Are the days of traditional childcare roles behind us?
"Is this your first?"
Why losing a baby doesn’t stop you becoming a parent.
I gave my eggs to a stranger
Milly McMahon doesn’t want kids but donating her eggs has fulfilled a purpose for her.
None of your business
Ever wanted a badge saying “My reproductive plans are none of your business” ?
Time to talk?
Why we need more conversations on how having a family may not be as easy as you think.
Childfree by choice
Why women have to constantly justify their child making decisions.
Why are the words to describe women who don't have children so negative?
Kalpana and Nicola ask the experts - writer Katy Lindemann and Professor Maggie Andrews.
