No Filter Tanya Hennessy’s Hard-Won Pregnancy Announcement
Aug 31, 2025
Tanya Hennessy, an Australian radio host and comedian known for her candid discussions on infertility and endometriosis, shares her heartfelt journey to pregnancy. She dives into the emotional highs and lows of conceiving, detailing the struggles with IVF and societal pressures. Tanya discusses the joy and complexities of expecting a baby, particularly with a due date on Christmas Day. With humor and vulnerability, she reflects on her experiences and the resilience found in community support while navigating motherhood.
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Emotional Numbness After Long Fertility Battle
- Tanya describes feeling emotionally blocked from crying despite being overwhelmed by IVF and pregnancy anxieties.
- She worries she may dissociate from the baby because of the long fertility trauma and an anterior placenta.
Prepare To Advocate In Fertility Care
- When navigating fertility care, expect to retell your history and prepare to advocate repeatedly.
- Bring documentation and insist on clear plans rather than open-ended experimental treatments.
Insist On Proper Investigation
- Advocate persistently for your health when facing unclear diagnoses or repeated dismissals.
- Push for proper internal exams and second opinions if symptoms persist despite being told you're "young and healthy".
