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Apr 2022
53m 10s

Not a Fictional Mum

Giovanna Fletcher
About this episode

Blogger and campaigner Not a Fictional Mum fights for equality and acceptance for all families. In 2019 she became a full-time mother to a son who just happens to be adopted. Gi hears about her experiences of IVF and adoption and learns why campaigning is so important to her.

Please be aware, this episode contains discussion about miscarriage. 





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