History of IVF
Shared motherhood IVF, a wonderful way to start a family
Mica and Laura decided ‘shared motherhood IVF’ offered a unique way for them both to feel fully involved and together they are celebrating their daughter’s first birthday.
Father’s Day was the ‘worst day of the year’ – not any more
Father’s Day was the ‘worst day of the year’ after Nick lost his dad when he was only 5. Now he is celebrating with a son of his own.
Ciaran still remembers low sperm count shock
“There is not much we can do for you.” Ciaran still remembers the shock of…
‘Don’t put your infertility in a cupboard’ urologist Oliver Wiseman interviewed for podcast
“It can be devastating to be told that a couple’s fertility problem is with the…
We were pregnant within four months of our first appointment at Bourn Hall
Alycia and Lauren had IVF using donor sperm at Bourn Hall’s Wickford clinic and the treatment worked first time.
IUI with donor sperm worked first time for midwife Miranda
Miranda had always known she wanted to be a mum. After reaching her thirties without…
Jean Purdy, IVF pioneer and co-founder of Bourn Hall
Celebrating the life and work of Jean Purdy
How does endometriosis cause infertility?
It is estimated that 50% of women with subfertility have endometriosis, which typically causes heavy and painful periods, can block the fallopian tubes and may also have implications for IVF treatment.
“I was entitled to paid time off for my IVF appointments and treatment – but not everyone is so lucky”
Carlene from Suffolk is a civil servant and for many years experienced painful symptoms caused by endometriosis.
Why starting a conversation with your employer about fertility shouldn’t be ‘hard work’
Recurrent pregnancy loss is a grief that few employers understand, however Kelly says that having a ‘safe space’ to talk would have helped her stay in her job.
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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