The Baby Making Business

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The Baby Making Business

Show Notes

This week we take a deep dive in to (the subject of) sperm. Some confusing results are broken down and figured out.

We discuss family events and milestones through the lens of IVF, finding the joy in the small wins and is it weird to wish a baby "happy birthday" on the family whatsapp? We discover the story of a 30 year old baby, discuss whether sperm can be bipolar and decide whether or not to retire the word "spermies".

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