Understanding IVF: A step-by-step breakdown of the process
IVF (In vitro fertilisation) is a very common form of fertility treatment, used to help individuals or couples to conceive.
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Miscarriages and the Workplace
Miscarriages are common, with approximately 1 in 5 pregnancies resulting in miscarriage. Despite its frequency, it doesn’t make the emotional impact of it less heartbreaking. A lack of support from employers can negatively impact an employee’s mental and physical wellbeing and reduce productivity. What is a miscarriage? A miscarriage is a pregnancy loss that occurs in the first 23 weeks […]
How to speak to your boss about your fertility treatment
Wondering how to tell your employer about your fertility treatment? Find out more about having an informed conversation with your boss.
Menstrual Health, Menopause and Fertility in the Workplace
How can menstrual health, menopause and fertility impact the workplace – and what can employers do to support their employees?
What Is Surrogacy, Who Is It For and What Is Involved?
It’s National Surrogacy Week from the 1st to the 7th of August! Discover what surrogacy is, who is best suited for and what’s involved…
Being a Single Parent – How To Start Your Own Family, By Yourself
As a single person, there are various ways to become a parent. So, where do you start? In this blog, on our website and through our dedicated channel of experts, we can help you to explore your options.
Where do I start?
Embarking on your fertility journey can feel like stepping into a maze with countless paths. Feeling overwhelmed is completely normal. But fear not! Our experts are here to guide...
Fertility and Mental Health
There’s no doubt that struggling to conceive, being diagnosed with infertility and then going through treatment, is emotionally, physically and mentally draining. Increased hope, followed by despair, cycles of medication and treatment, as well as medical appointments, can all take their toll.
10 of the best fertility foods
Your chances of getting pregnant are increased if both partners have a healthy BMI. Having a healthy diet is beneficial for creating a healthy embryo, for your health during your pregnancy and for your child too.
10 things to consider before you undergo IVF
If you are considering going down the IVF route to start your family, it may be that you have a previously diagnosed medical condition, you may need to use donor eggs or donor sperm or you may have unexplained infertility.
Activities to help unwind over Christmas and take your mind off fertility
Christmas can be a great time to go out, to be sociable and to meet up with family and friends that you haven’t seen for a while. Not everyone is tactful when it comes to comments and questions about starting a family, especially after a few Christmas drinks.
Are gum disease and infertility linked?
A new study by US experts suggests a possible link between the odds of getting pregnant and oral health. The