Show Notes
Eastenders actress Jo Joyner is a woman who likes to plan. Going through IVF treatment is a testing time for any prospective parent, but Jo became fascinated with the ins and outs of the science and lets Sindhu and Stu in on her experiences, and what it’s like to have twins.
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