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Bob, Jean, Patrick at Bourn Hall feat

IVF is 40 in 2018 – the treatment continues to improve

Jean Purdy worked with Patrick Steptoe and Robert Edwards from 1968, and after their success with the first ‘test-tube’ baby she looked for somewhere near Cambridge to establish the world’s first IVF clinic.

IVF is 40: 2014: EEVA video monitoring of embryos introduced

The Early Embryo Viability Assessment (EEVA) helps embryologists select those embryos with the highest potential at an early stage.

Charlotte Tayor advises on transgender fertility preservation

IVF is 40: 2013: The first frozen egg baby is born

Bourn Hall pioneered sperm freezing which, along with embryo freezing, is a well-established technique. In comparison, egg freezing is a relatively recent innovation and in 2013 the first frozen egg baby was conceived at Bourn Hall.

Timothy was born after his mother shared her eggs at Bourn Hall

IVF is 40: 2002: Egg sharing

In 2002, Bourn Hall was the first IVF clinic to introduce an egg-sharing programme.

Ava was born following ICSI success at Bourn Hall

IVF is 40: 1995: Breakthrough ICSI treatment

In 1995, Bourn Hall’s first ‘ICSI’ baby heralded a breakthrough in the treatment of male…

Jess and Marc with Lizzie 2

IVF is 40: 1985: The First Frozen Embryo Baby

In the early days, pioneering work at Bourn Hall helped to introduce new IVF techniques, including the introduction of embryo freezing.

IVF is 40: First blastocyst created

An exhibition has just opened at the Science Museum to celebrate 40 years of IVF, but the story started ten years earlier.

Wickford special offer - £500 discount on Access Fertility packages

Wickford special offer – £500 discount on Access Fertility packages

To celebrate the opening of our Wickford clinic we have a special offer.

Charlotte Tayor advises on transgender fertility preservation

Increased support for transgender fertility preservation

Freezing sperm or eggs provides options later for starting a family

Royal Norfolk Show free fertility testing offer

Looking to start a family? We are offering a free mini-check stand 79

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Patient reviews you can trust

Genuine experiences from real patients. See why so many trust us with their fertility care.

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“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

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“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

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