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May 2025
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“I had 9 failed IVF attempts, now I’m ha...

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In the start of our Future of Fertility series, we have guest Emma Kemsley on to chat about why she is childfree by choice. From thousands of failed IVF attempts, to severe endometriosis not taken seriously by doctors, Emma opens up about her journey through trying to have children, including a heartbreaking experience in lockdown.

Now that she’s living her best life, she talks to the Tea At Four team on why making the decision to be child-free was the best thing she could have done for herself. The Tea At Four team ask the important question - why is it so taboo to be childfree by choice, and how can we make women more comfortable to do so?


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