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 [...]
Demystifying Infertility – Is it Celebrities’ Responsibility to Help Quash Infertility Stigma?
Photo credit - Shutterstock The stigma surrounding infertility and the heavy burden it bears is partially a result of the limited conversation surrounding this topic. But whose responsibility is it to speak up? Words by Sophie Braybrook Five years ago, when The Ribbon Box founder Eloise was TTC (trying to conceive), the community and information [...]
