Equality of opportunity and equal rights for all, is still very much a work in progress. However, in the last 30 years, many changes have taken place and the rights and feelings of trans, non-binary, lesbian and gay individuals, are gradually becoming more accepted in society as a whole.

Most people are aware that drinking alcohol while pregnant can be harmful to an unborn child.

When a baby girl is born, she has all of the eggs that she will ever have. Once she reaches puberty and her menstrual periods begin, her egg supply will gradually start to diminish each month, until she reaches the menopause.

While it’s unlikely that stress alone can cause infertility, there are many studies to suggest that it can have a negative impact. Yet trying to tell someone who is struggling with infertility to ‘just relax,’ or that stress will decrease their chances of getting pregnant, is actually more likely to increase their anxiety and stress levels!

If you and your partner are struggling to conceive, then the cause of the infertility could be related to your job or profession. Certain working conditions, for example working with some chemicals, can negatively affect your sperm and reduce your fertility.

Many couples and individuals turn to IVF if infertility issues, or personal circumstances, have prevented them from falling pregnant through natural conception. For lots of people, they only discover their fertility problems when they first start trying for a baby and it can be devastating news. It then brings up lots more questions about options, which often have financial implications too.Here at the IVF Network, we are keen to provide you with the information that you’ll need, in order to make more informed choices, for your finances and well-being and to avoid additional stress or anxiety.

Every individual is different and you should also seek advice from your GP or fertility specialist, to see when it is safest to try again from a medical perspective, with your own particular circumstances. Read more…

A great fertility clinic isn’t just one that can give you effective treatment, it’s one which is in the right location, has a great reputation for success and offers the level of care that you would expect. Here we explore how to find the right fertility clinic.

How does male fertility play a part in IVF and what exactly is meant by ‘health sperm’? Find out in our male fertility blog…

There has been an increase in the number of single people choosing IVF or other ART (Assisted Reproductive Technology) options, in order to start their family.

We explore the support for people deciding to parent without a partner and a number of ways in which this can be achieved with assisted reproductive techniques (ART).

Explore the realities of starting a family after 40. Understand the challenges and options for conception, from declining egg and sperm quality to IVF success rates.