Radio 1Xtra

Richie Brave discusses baby loss, infertility and childlessness. Richie will explore the impacts of dealing with such a harrowing loss and explore the systemic issues that the Black community in particular may face when navigating maternal health. He's joined by: Dr Yasmin Mulji, a fertility specialist, who helps us understand the science, the statistics, and the inequalities shaping reproductive health today. Donald Mbeutcha shares his experience of miscarriage and the often-unspoken grief men carry, opening up about mental health and what it means to be a father after loss. Peter Reeves, founder of NINE (A Nod Is Not Enough), discusses creating safe spaces for Black men to process trauma, and why conversations around grief and masculinity need to go deeper. And Yvonne John, author of Dreaming of a Life Unlived, speaks about infertility, childlessness, and redefining life beyond motherhood, challenging the silence and shame that many women experience. Produced by Unedited for BBC Radio 1Xtra.