No need for Prince Charming

S1:E28 – Nat, Harry & Hudson


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How Nat overcame a lifetime of endometriosis, fertility challenges, and heartbreak to welcome her two beautiful boys.

⚠️ Trigger Warning - This episode discusses topics such as ectopic pregnancy, pregnancy complications, and medical trauma. Please take care while listening.

In this episode of No Need for Prince Charming, Nat takes us on a deeply personal journey through a lifetime of challenges with endometriosis, fertility struggles, and heartbreak. Diagnosed with a 3.5kg ovarian mass as a teenager, Nat spent years battling surgeries, adhesions, and blocked fallopian tubes. After failed relationships and a traumatic ectopic pregnancy during IVF, Nat shares how she found the strength to push forward, advocating for herself and her dream of motherhood.

Nat’s story explores the emotional rollercoaster of heterotopic pregnancy, complex fertility treatments, and the eventual joy of welcoming her two boys, Harry and Hudson, into the world. She highlights the importance of choosing the right specialists, financial preparation, and cherishing every moment of motherhood.

For anyone facing fertility challenges or considering solo motherhood, Nat’s journey offers inspiration, hope, and a reminder that miracles can happen—even against the odds.

Key Takeaways:

  • Living with endometriosis and its impact on fertility from a young age.

  • Facing blocked fallopian tubes, surgeries, and repeated IVF cycles.

  • The emotional and physical toll of heterotopic pregnancy and ectopic loss.

  • Successfully conceiving her two sons, Harry and Hudson, through IVF.

  • Tips for advocating for yourself in fertility treatments and financial planning.

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