Holistic Approach to Fertility
How to boost sperm quality by reducing oxidative stress
Stress, especially “oxidative stress” is a one of the many causes of male factor infertility, but it is possible to boost sperm quality through nutrition
Early pregnancy loss in the fertility journey
Early pregnancy loss can make you more nervous about trying again for a baby; helpful…
Stress and fertility – can acupuncture help?
Stressful lifestyles can impact on fertility and many natural approaches to tackling infertility, such as acupuncture focus on reducing stress. Alison Williamson is a complementary therapist and she will answering questions at the Virtual Fertility Fair to be held on the first Saturday of Fertility Week 2020.
International Year of the Nurse and Midwife – Kathryn’s story
“It was certainly a positive move, coming to Bourn Hall,” says Kathryn Rayner, a Senior…
PCOS diagnosis leads to pregnancy
After years of infertility Rachel’s PCOS diagnosis came after her husband recognised her symptoms in…
PCOS and Fertility webinar 15 September 2020
The link between PCOS and Fertility is to be discussed in a webinar that gives practical advice on how to manage PCOS to improve your chances of pregnancy.
International Year of the Nurse and Midwife – Gemma’s story
Gemma Albery always wanted to be a midwife, but she didn’t achieve her dream until…
World Embryologist Day – a day in the life of an embryologist
Louise Brown’s birthday, 25th July, is World Embryologist Day. We talked to lead embryologist Adam Burnley about the changes he has seen since Bourn Hall, the world’s first IVF clinic, was established 40 years ago.
International Year of the Nurse and Midwife – Laura’s Story
“Fertility fitness is incredibly important and that includes eating a good balanced diet,” says Laura Carter-Penman.
Making a decision about your frozen embryos
If you are emotionally attached to an embryo that can affect a person on a very, very, deep psychological and emotional level,” says Jackie Stewart, Independent Fertility Counsellor at Bourn Hall, who provides implications counselling to help people make decisions about embryos that have been frozen after IVF treatment.
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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