Rainbow celebration
We needed a ‘satnav’ to guide the way to our baby
“We both really wanted a baby and we got through the experience together by joking that maybe George’s sperm needed a Satnav to find my eggs,” says Kirstie.
Twin celebration after treatment put on ice
After a freeze all Jenna was days away from starting medication for FET when lockdown struck and all treatment stopped – leaving the couple devastated.
Uncovering the cause of our infertility accelerated our journey to parenthood
“Finding out that the reason we couldn’t conceive was that both of my fallopian tubes…
You may feel lonely but you are not on your own
Over the last year, COVID-19 has made it harder for fertility patients, says Kate Brian…
What are the funding options for IVF?
To have the best chance of successful IVF it is recommended to have a BMI of between 19 and 30, NICE recommends up to three cycles of IVF should be offered.
Egg and sperm sharing can make IVF treatment more accessible
Egg sharing or sperm donation can make IVF treatment more accessible.
Naomi found baby joy after being told at 16 she may never be a mum
A blood infection left Naomi from Norfolk fighting for her life at the age of…
“I wish that I had trusted my fertility journey more”
The fertility journey can often feel like an obstacle race where everyone else has found the shortcut to the finishing line.
What to ask your GP about fertility
“The average GP will only see about six cases of infertility a year, and if you are otherwise fit and healthy you may be advised to try for a bit longer. Although in many cases this is all that is required, if there is an issue it is best to know as soon as possible so you can take measures to increase your chances of pregnancy.”
Could regular sleep boost your fertility chances?
“Getting a good night’s sleep when you are trying to get pregnant is just as important as getting enough exercise and watching what you eat and drink.”
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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