History of IVF
Getting pregnant with polycystic ovarian syndrome
Kathleen was diagnosed with polycystic ovaries when she was younger
Your adoption questions answered
We asked Hugh Thornbery, Chief Executive of Adoption UK, about the process.
Reflections on adoption after IVF 3/3
Fiona experienced 11 years of infertility and failed IVF before she and her husband decided on adoption.
Beyond IVF – Fiona’s fertility journey 2/3
Fiona continues her story about her infertility story.
Pain of infertility: Fiona speaks out 1/3
Fiona begins her fertility journey by describing the pain of infertility.
An IVF Journey: Day 1 – Milestones
Over the course of National Fertility Awareness Week, Claire Owen shares – through the serialisation of her story – her IVF journey to become a parent.
An IVF Journey: Day 2 – From bad to worse
Further tests showed that Si had oligospermia, a very low sperm count.
An IVF Journey: Day 3 – A new beginning
While Claire and Si were on holiday, they had a call to say their second cycle would begin shortly after their return…
An IVF Journey: Day 4 – Mistletoe and Whine
Following the Owens’ first IVF failure, the couple was cautious about being too optimistic about their second cycle at Bourn Hall Clinic.
An IVF Journey: Day 5 – Finally, pregnant at last
The Owens started their third and final NHS-funded IVF treatment in the summer of 2013.
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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