Egg / sperm donation
Louise Brown at Bourn Hall
Louise’s birth was a huge relief for the IVF pioneers. A healthy baby meant they could offer it has a treatment for iinfertility and they establish Bourn Hall, the world’s first IVF clinic
Fertility after 35 – Gaby became a mum again after 8 years
Fertility after 35. Gaby already had a five-year-old daughter and regular periods so she didn’t think getting pregnant would be a problem.
One of the family: Claire Sparrow, Lead Patient Support Coordinator
Every fertility journey is unique, as Claire Sparrow knows only too well. In her twelve years working in the patient services team at Bourn Hall she has helped people navigate through treatments and finance and has even had a Bourn Hall baby of her own.
Fertility treatment and the law for same-sex couples – Tees Law
Before starting fertility treatment, it’s essential same-sex couples are aware of the legal implications says Caroline Andrews, Tees Law
Norfolk-based broadcaster celebrates first Father’s Day after 8-year wait
A Norfolk-based radio presenter and videographer who spent years thinking he may never have children is looking forward to spending his first Father’s Day with his baby son, who took eight years to arrive.
A regulated clinic means our children can ‘own’ their IVF story
“We found and chose Bourn Hall in pretty much the same way that we chose…
Infertility is also a ‘man’s problem’ – so let’s talk about it!
When fertility tests showed that Laura and Matt were never going to become parents naturally…
Being ‘young and healthy’ provided no guarantees for our fertility
“We got married ten years ago when we were 25. All I have ever wanted was to be a mother, but I had this gut feeling that we were going to struggle,” says Veronica. She and her husband Craig were told they were ‘young and healthy’ and didn’t need to worry, but then they discovered his sperm motility was low.
Two mummies with two little miracles – one IUI, one IVF
“We didn’t sit down and say ‘shall we have children?’, it just came up; we…
Struggling with loneliness caused by infertility? You are not alone
“It can feel very lonely when it seems as though you are the only one who can’t conceive,” says Katy, a former Bourn Hall patient. The theme for Mental Health Awareness Week 2022 is loneliness, and many people struggling with infertility talk about feeling excluded from a club.
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Patient reviews you can trust
Genuine experiences from real patients. See why so many trust us with their fertility care.
“We went to an open evening at Bourn Hall Wickford and came away feeling really positive about the place. The staff were really friendly and the presentation was clear about the statistics regarding success rates and live birth rates; their data was very transparent. We came away feeling like we would really be looked after.”
Katy and Leigh are parents to Charlie after IVF
Patient 2023
“We chose to make an appointment at Bourn Hall Wickford because of the favourable reviews. When we got there and met the staff they were just so lovely, making us feel welcome and explaining to us what tests would need to be done and what our options were; we just thought ‘yes, let’s get the ball rolling!”
Jess and Fran are mums to Nathan after IVF with donor sperm
Patient 2023