In this emotional live episode of The Netmums Podcast at The Baby Show, Atomic Kitten star Liz McClarnon-Cho opens up about becoming a first-time mum at 44 after eight rounds of IVF, two miscarriages and years of heartbreak.

Liz shares the reality of IVF, loss, pregnancy anxiety, newborn life and the overwhelming joy of finally welcoming baby Alexander with husband Peter Cho in November 2025.

From the moment Liz saw that positive pregnancy test to the fears of leaving the house with a newborn for the first time, this is a raw, honest and deeply relatable conversation about motherhood when the road to parenthood isn’t straightforward.

Topics covered:

IVF and fertility struggles

Miscarriage and pregnancy loss

Becoming a mum later in life

Pregnancy after IVF

Newborn anxiety and mum guilt

Relationships during fertility treatment

Life as a first-time mum at 44

Featuring:

🎙️ Liz McClarnon-Cho

🎙️ JB Gill

🎙️ Louise Burke

Netmums is the official podcast partner for The Baby Show 2026, and will be back at the next show at the Olympia, London, from Friday 23 – Sunday 25 October, 2026.

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