Fertility support
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…
Fertility Support Group – helpful information to ensure a safe and confidential space
We would like to welcome you to the Fertility Support Group . The aim of the group is to create a safe and confidential space for people to hear from others on a similar journey and to share thoughts and feelings as they feel appropriate. To help achieve this we have some ground rules.
Miscarriage clinic – helping you to move forward after loss
Bourn Hall’s dedicated Miscarriage Clinic supports those that have experienced early pregnancy loss after a natural or assisted conception.
Demystifying NHS funded IVF and fertility treatment in Essex
NHS-funded IVF is now available across all of Essex – advice on getting fertility fit and the treatment options available will be discussed at an open evening at Bourn Hall Essex on 28th June.
No need for vasectomy reversal
Instead of paying to have a vasectomy reversal, which can often be unsuccessful, Emma and Francis were advised that the best option would be to have sperm removed and frozen ready for IVF treatment.
Zero sperm count need not end fatherhood dream
A zero sperm count can be devastating but the good news is that, if sperm can be found surgically, the chances of a baby from assisted conception are high.
Result! Fertility Health and Wellbeing Check fast-tracked path to parenthood
Vicki and Joe were in their mid-thirties and had been trying for a baby for over a year. Feeling that time was not on their side they wanted answers quickly and opted to bypass their GP completely and pay for a Bourn Hall Fertility Health and Wellbeing Check.
Find out how can we help you
To make an appointment, or to find out how we can help, please contact us.
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