Fertility health and testing
“You shouldn’t have to choose between your job and IVF”
When Sarah told her employer she was starting IVF treatment she was met with a lack of empathy and support. She now supports individuals and employers navigating infertility and IVF in the workplace and is the guest speaker at the Fertility Support Group on 13 September.
Lifestyle overhaul unlocked our fertility journey
I thought okay we have got one chance left so we went away and took her advice. I really got my head sorted, we both lost weight, got fit. We decided that we didn’t have the money to pay for any more cycles so knew this last one would be it.
A ‘fresh’ approach to eating and exercise helped prepare us for IVF
Having a healthy body mass index will improve your fertility health and if you need…
ICSI gave us our miracles after we were unable to conceive
Charlotte had been trying to get pregnant for four years, but the GP said he…
Antioxidants, sperm and eggs … get fertility fit this Summer
Changing the way you eat to increase antioxidants, your body gets healthier, supporting healthier egg and sperm production explains Angela.
I focused on the ‘end result’ to lose a stone before IVF
Having a healthy BMI is important for both natural fertility and also when undergoing IVF to maximise your chances of success. After trying to get pregnant for over four years Tasha and Adam had one final obstacle to overcome: Tasha had to reduce her BMI and lose weight for IVF treatment.
45 years of IVF bringing ‘Joy’ to people around the world
Louise Joy Brown was born on the 25th July 1978 after her mother Lesley Brown participated in a trial of a groundbreaking new fertility technique.
Louise Brown celebrates World Embryologist Day at Bourn Hall
Happy 45th birthday Louise! Louise, ‘the world’s first test-tube baby’, met Adam Burnley, Regional Lead…
As a same-sex couple IVF gave us more options
One of the benefits of IVF is that embryos not required for treatment can be…
Introducing the new miscarriage clinic at Bourn Hall
Fertility Midwife Ellie Hurn is one of the team behind the development of a new…
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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