British Asian singer Tasha Tah has long been known for her fierce voice and even fiercer spirit—but behind the public image, few knew she was silently navigating one of the most personal and painful journeys of all: infertility.
In the summer of 2022, Tasha began experiencing unusually heavy and painful periods. After a referral from her GP, she underwent keyhole surgery in May 2023 to investigate further. What she thought was a routine check-up quickly became life-altering. Doctors found both of her fallopian tubes were completely blocked. Natural conception was no longer an option—and even with IVF, her chances were only 15%.
“I went into complete shock,” she wrote. “I couldn’t speak about it for weeks. I felt an overwhelming sense of sadness, almost like I had lost something I never knew I had.”
It was a devastating diagnosis—made harder by the need to continue working. “I was performing, doing shows, keeping up appearances… but I was broken inside. There’s no one to take over when you’re in this industry—you have to show up. That’s what I did.”
Leaning on Love
Her husband, H, became her anchor during this time. “He was my strength. When I was in a dark place, he reminded me to stay positive. He truly carried me through it.”
After the initial shock, Tasha made a decision: she would try IVF. But with the wedding fast approaching, the couple made a bold call. “We’d booked a traditional Indian wedding, but after everything I’d been through, my head wasn’t in it. We cancelled it, had a quiet private ceremony instead, and focused fully on IVF.”
By January 2024, they were ready to begin treatment—but had also relocated to South America for a business opportunity. IVF began not in London, but in a private clinic abroad.
“Every part of my life revolved around healthy eggs and conception.”
With no distractions, the process became sacred. Her husband even hired a chef to prepare fertility-friendly meals. “It was all about prayer, peace, and healing. I avoided stress, only watched comedies, meditated, and only spoke to people who made me feel light.”
She stayed away from IVF forums and chose to keep the journey private. “I didn’t want to explain anything to anyone if it didn’t work. I needed space to protect my energy.”
Then came the embryo transfer—and the notorious two-week wait. On day 10, her husband brought home a pregnancy test. Though early, they took the risk. “In my heart, I already knew. My body felt different.”
The second line appeared.
Against the Odds
Their first round of IVF had worked.
“It felt surreal. We had beaten the odds. We were having a baby.”
But the pregnancy was far from easy. Tasha developed Hyperemesis Gravidarum—severe nausea and vomiting that lasted for six months. And at six months pregnant, she collapsed in a hotel restaurant. She was rushed to hospital and later diagnosed with sepsis. Her condition deteriorated so rapidly she was moved to ICU, and was at risk of cardiac arrest.
She woke up five days later in intensive care.
That moment prompted a return to London, where she was closer to family and support. Her husband stayed back to manage their business abroad.
“I never complained. I was just so grateful.”
Despite the physical toll, she focused on gratitude. “It wasn’t easy, but I was carrying our miracle.”
When her son Aaris was born, everything changed. “You see your face staring back at you—it’s like living outside of your body. It’s a love I never knew existed.”
Advice for Others
Tasha now hopes her journey can offer hope to others.
“Slow down. Cut out the noise. Eat well. Be around people who make you laugh. Don’t fill your mind with negative stories.”
She also urges people to consider all paths to parenthood. “We were open to adopting if IVF didn’t work. There’s more than one way to be a parent.”
But for Tasha, IVF brought her Aaris—her miracle baby.
“I never imagined this would be my story,” she writes. “But I wouldn’t change a thing, I pray that this article gives anyone who is trying to get pregnant, struggling to get pregnant or can’t get pregnant hope in their journey”
Photography by:: @tinytoesnewbornphotography
