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Baby happiness – many couples want a child, many women want to get pregnant. But this wish does not always come true immediately. In Germany, according to the Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, almost one in ten couples between the ages of 25 and 59 are involuntarily childless. But the desire for a child is often great. So great that many couples in their desperation resort to aids: fertility coaching, high-dose vitamin capsules and more. For women and men. A huge business has developed around the desire to have children. The fertility business is booming. “Finally pregnant”? What is the truth behind the fertility industry’s promise of getting pregnant quickly and naturally? Are these offers a sensible, safe alternative to artificial insemination and medical treatment? Journalist Sabrina Proske and Lena Fiedler set out to find out more. During their research, they came across expensive nutritional supplements that are supposed to increase fertility. Influencers promote them, but how effective are these preparations? And are they safe? Numerous fertility coaches offer their services online. Can the tips in the training help you get pregnant quickly or do they just fill the coaches' wallets? _______________ CREDITS: Authors: Sabrina Proske, Lena Fiedler Editing: Ángel García Giménez, Laura Mentgen, Silke Meya Camera: Jenny Bräuer, Simon Preissinger, Laura Russ Sound: Alexander Stark, David Rudolph Creative Director: Nicolas de Leval Jezierski Motion Design: Gideon Becker Social Media Editor: Fabian Mirau Editor Labo M: Luise Hermann, Cem Bozdoğan, Tasnim Rödder, Rabea Westarp Production Labo M: Jirka Schaar, Josefine Beitel, Julia Ulrich, Hendrik Naumann Editor SWR: Birgitta Weber, Achim Reinhardt, Thomas Oberfranz Production SWR: Andreas Hausmann, Jan Kist _______________ FULL IMAGE: Research that shows more. Help us to develop VOLLBILD further! Topic suggestions and tips to: [email protected] Netiquette: https://www.swr.de/netiquette Imprint: https://www.swr.de/impressum/ Data protection declaration: https://www.swr.de/datenschutz _______________ 00:00 Intro: Childless & desperate: Can vitamins help you have a baby naturally? 02:17 Wanting to have a baby: The path to having a baby 03:41 The fertility business is booming - do nutritional supplements really help? 05:35 Fertility through vitamin preparations? What does a nutritionist say? 06:36 Side effects of a high vitamin D dosage 06:58 What does the consumer advice center say about fertility products? 07:40 Statement from the manufacturer Honey&Pearls about the high vitamin D dosage 08:39 Poisoned by fertility preparations? A person affected reports 13:31 Conversation with a fertility consultant 14:14 Self-proclaimed fertility coaches and influencers on the desire to have children 18:00 Second conversation with a fertility consultant 19:27 Conclusion: There are many questionable fertility products on the market