Looking for relatable voices who share actual day-to-day family life? These UK family influencers are building supportive, honest communities on Instagram right now.
Gestational diabetes was a big part of Meghan Trainor’s weight loss – but you have questions
Meghan’s proactive weight loss journey opens up important questions many pregnant people have about gestational diabetes – what it feels like, how it’s tested, whether it goes away, and what it means for future pregnancies.
Jesy Nelson’s twins and SMA Type 1: everything you’ve asked this week
As headlines reveal Jesy Nelson’s twins have been diagnosed with SMA Type 1, many parents are asking questions. From symptoms and inheritance to treatment, life expectancy and support, here’s what spinal muscular atrophy Type 1 really means today.
“I’m sick of women not being listened to”: Naga Munchetty on period pain, diagnosis, and talking to your GP
For Gen Z, Millennials and Gen X in the UK, especially those exploring fertility, hormonal health or simply trying to get through the working week without being wiped out by their periods, this is more than a celebrity story. It’s a blueprint.
‘I couldn’t look at him’: why Louise Thompson’s birth story hits hard, in 2025
When Louise Thompson appeared on BBC Woman’s Hour this week, she didn’t just share a story – she cracked open a conversation that society is really struggling to have.
“I want to be in control of my body”: Florence Pugh, fertility, and the fight for autonomy
From endo to PCOS – and egg freezing – in a refreshingly candid new interview with Harper’s Bazaar, the 28-year-old is opening up about something very personal: her fertility.
Chrissy Teigen Begs for More Sensitivity During IVF Treatment
Chrissy Teigen announced over the weekend that she's having another round of IVF to expand the family she has with her musician husband, John Legend. In an Instagram post, Teigen said she's "balls deep in another IVF cycle" and writes that she also experiences common IVF treatment side effects. A reaction to comments from her [...]
Jessie J’s Shock Miscarriage
At The Ribbon Box, we know the struggle to conceive can affect anyone - including celebrities. Yesterday, singer Jessie J, opened up about her experiences and shared her miscarriage with fans. Read on to find out about what Jessie J calls "the loneliest feeling in the world." Written by Holly Pigache Featured image credit: Shutterstock [...]
Rihanna Said WHAT About Single Mums?
Pop-singer and CEO of Fenty Beauty, Rihanna, has recently opened up about her intention to be a mum within the next ten years and explained that if she is ready to be a parent, why wait? Relationship status shouldn't factor into whether or not you are ready to be a parent — and thanks to [...]
After 3 Cycles of IVF, Eastenders Star Welcomes Baby Number 3
IVF really does have all the ups and downs of a rollercoaster and sometimes it can be helpful to hear the stories of other people to see that, even during the lowest of lows while trying to conceive, there is hope. The Ribbon Box are delighted to hear about how IVF has helped another couple [...]
Paris Hilton Using IVF to ‘Pick Twins’ – What the TTC and Medical Community Thinks
Words by Deanna Texeira When it comes to the world of celebrities, the notion that they are just like us, people who feel the same way we do and go through the same trials and tribulations, can be a hard concept to grasp. This is especially the case when this week Paris Hilton announced she […]
Baby Loss Awareness – Meghan Markle on her miscarriage, grief & healing
Photo credit – The New York Times Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has revealed that she suffered from a miscarriage in July this year. In an article for the New York Times, entitled ‘The Losses We Share’, Meghan wrote of the ‘almost unbearable grief’ at losing what would have been her and Prince Harry’s [...]
Is it celebrities’ responsibility to help quash infertility stigma?
Back when The Ribbon Box founder Eloise was TTC (trying to conceive), the community and information around infertility was incredibly limited, which manifested feelings of shame and isolation among those TTC. Storytelling through The Ribbon Box’s Instagram and newsletter has allowed for connection through shared experience, which is a powerful tool when dissipating these emotions. [...]
