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Your IVF abroad Podcast

with Emma Haslam

The Hidden Pressure of Infertility: IVF, Loss & Cultural Expectations | with Seetal Savla

14th July 2026

Season 5 Episode 2

Show notes:

In this episode, I'm joined by fertility writer, speaker and patient advocate Seetal Savla, who shares her deeply personal journey through infertility, multiple failed IVF cycles, miscarriage/loss and ultimately becoming a mum.

 

As a UK born daughter of an immigrant South Asian family, Seetal also opens up about the unique pressures many women face within communities, where conversations around infertility, miscarriage and fertility treatment can still feel taboo. We talk about the expectation to be the "good girl", the fear of judgement, and why sharing our stories matters.

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Whether you're currently trying to conceive, going through IVF, grieving a pregnancy loss or simply feeling like nobody around you understands, I hope this conversation reminds you that you are not alone.

In this episode we discuss:

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  • Seetal's six-year journey through infertility.

  • Experiencing multiple failed IVF cycles and pregnancy loss.

  • The emotional impact of unexplained fertility challenges and failed treatment.

  • The pressures within South Asian and other similar communities.

  • Growing up as the daughter of an immigrant family and the expectation to be the "good girl".

  • Why infertility and miscarriage are still difficult topics to talk about in many communities.

  • The shame, blame and isolation so many people experience during fertility treatment.

  • Finding support through the trying-to-conceive (TTC) community.

  • Learning to advocate for yourself throughout fertility treatment.

  • Why peer support and sharing lived experiences can be so powerful.

  • Pregnancy after loss and the anxiety that often comes with it.

  • How writing, therapy and community helped Seetal cope.

  • Why every loss matters, no matter how early it happened.

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If you've ever questioned whether your feelings are valid, felt left behind while everyone else seems to be moving forwards, or struggled under the weight of other people's expectations, this episode is for you.

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About Seetal Savla

Seetal Savla is a fertility writer, speaker, patient advocate and ambassador. Having experienced multiple failed IVFs and losses before becoming mum to a daughter, she is passionate about sharing her story to support, educate and empower others, as well as challenging stigma - particularly within South Asian communities. 

 

Connect with Seetal:

Instagram: @www.instagram.com/seetalsavla

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/seetal-savla/

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Some of Seetal's published work:

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If you enjoyed this episode, I'd really appreciate it if you could follow the podcast, leave a rating or review, and share this episode with someone who might need to hear it. It helps more people who are struggling to conceive find the support and information they need.

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