Category: History of IVF
Story of IVF pioneers bringing Joy told through film and play
Posted - July 24, 2024
Amazing Grace: mum of the world’s first ‘test-tube’ boy, who paved the way for IVF treatment
Posted - February 27, 2024
45 years of IVF bringing ‘Joy’ to people around the world
Posted - July 25, 2023
Louise Brown celebrates World Embryologist Day at Bourn Hall
Posted - July 24, 2023
Theramex brings Spanish IVF consultants to Bourn Hall, the birthplace of IVF
Posted - May 10, 2023
A message for ‘quietly determined’ women on a fertility journey
Posted - March 17, 2023
Australian IVF campaigner and Bourn Hall baby turns 40
Posted - January 19, 2023
Milestones of IVF: 2002 – Bourn Hall introduces the first egg sharing programme
Posted - December 28, 2022
Milestones in IVF: 1995 – the birth of Bourn Hall’s first baby conceived through ICSI
Posted - December 15, 2022
Milestones in IVF: 1990 – the first Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act was passed
Posted - December 13, 2022
Milestones in IVF: 1985 – the first baby born from a frozen blastocyst
Posted - December 7, 2022
Milestones in IVF: 1978 – the birth of the world’s first IVF baby
Posted - December 2, 2022
Milestones in IVF: 1972 – celebrating 50 years of the British Fertility Society
Posted - November 29, 2022
Milestones in IVF: 1968 – the first human fertilization outside the body
Posted - November 25, 2022
How IVF has changed our lives
Posted - November 2, 2022
Happy birthday Louise Brown
Posted - July 25, 2022
Jean Purdy, IVF pioneer and co-founder of Bourn Hall
Posted - March 25, 2022
First Christmas for Bourn Hall grandchild
Posted - December 17, 2021
Five decades at Bourn Hall – friendship and family
Posted - March 15, 2021
Early IVF baby now campaigner for fertility education
Posted - January 13, 2021
‘Precious baby’ helped to secure the future of fertility treatment through the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 1990
Posted - December 1, 2020
Nobel Prize Medal awarded to IVF pioneer to be auctioned at Christie’s
Posted - June 18, 2020
The ‘start-up’ story of financing the world’s first IVF clinic
Posted - March 23, 2020
On International Women’s Day we remember Lesley Brown
Posted - March 5, 2020
Home of Patrick Steptoe, ‘Father of IVF’, gets a Blue Plaque
Posted - May 4, 2019
Jamie Facer-Childs: the world’s first twin ‘frostie’
Posted - March 21, 2019
Happy 40th Birthday Alastair MacDonald, the world’s first IVF boy
Posted - January 14, 2019
When I was your age something world-changing happened that shaped my life
Posted - August 24, 2018
Louise Brown celebrates her 40th birthday at Bourn Hall
Posted - July 25, 2018
The story of IVF: 6 million babies later celebrated at Science Museum
Posted - July 22, 2018
Jean Purdy IVF pioneer celebrated with memorial service
Posted - July 21, 2018
Louise Brown celebrates the life of Jean Purdy with her living legacy
Posted - July 20, 2018
IVF is 40 in 2018 – the treatment continues to improve
Posted - July 20, 2018
IVF is 40: First blastocyst created
Posted - July 1, 2018
Dr Kay Elder – ‘A life in Glass’
Posted - June 6, 2018
Icelandic couple’s emotional journey 30 years after IVF with frozen embryos
Posted - February 16, 2018
Robert Edwards, co-father of IVF, interviewed by Liz O’Donnell, an early Bourn Hall patient
Posted - May 26, 2017
Why me? Infertility and the stubborn Yorkshireman
Posted - May 23, 2017
First frozen embryo baby home from the cold
Posted - March 7, 2017
Baby, look at you now!
Posted - December 9, 2016
Photographer of world’s first IVF egg retires
Posted - September 23, 2016
Pioneering IVF patient returns to Bourn Hall
Posted - May 11, 2016
Louise Brown: “My life as the world’s first test-tube baby” – autobiography launched at Bourn Hall
Posted - July 23, 2015
Louise Brown is 36, Bourn Hall remembers IVF pioneers
Posted - July 25, 2014
Alastair MacDonald: The world’s first IVF boy celebrates 35th birthday
Posted - January 14, 2014
The Bourn Hall Legacy – 35 years of IVF
Posted - July 25, 2013
Tributes to Professor Sir Robert Edwards
Posted - April 12, 2013
Sad Loss Of Lesley Brown – First IVF Mother
Posted - June 20, 2012
We are proud to sponsor this year’s Rising Festival. One of our consultants, Dr Shreeya Tewary, is at the forefront of the panel discussions, and our head of HR, Helen Turner, is one of the coaches available on the day. ![]()
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The conflict between the biological clock and the career clock will be part of discussions at this year’s event, which takes place in Cambridge on 21 September and celebrates women's potential, ambition, fulfilment and wellbeing.![]()
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Another key theme of the festival will be fostering a workplace culture in which women feel supported in their decisions regarding family planning and fertility treatment. We are great supporters of this! 🗣️![]()
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Thank you to our patient who left this lovely review of our Stamford clinic and about Bev Kimminau, our Nursing Development Manager, who is based at our new Stamford Fertility Health Suite.![]()
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“After many months of looking into fertility treatment clinics, we decided to opt for Bourn Hall Stamford. ![]()
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“This was mainly due to the location of the clinic being near to where we live, as well as being a much smaller clinic than other providers. ![]()
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“What appealed to us was the one-to-one ongoing support by a named fertility nurse, who we would be able to build a rapport with during this challenging but exciting time. ![]()
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“Instantly, Bev put myself and my partner at ease. Bev was extremely competent in her knowledge and skills, alongside having an excellent bedside manner. ![]()
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“Her humour allowed us to feel relaxed throughout all interventions, while remaining professional at all times. ![]()
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“We are so glad we made the decision to book our treatment with Bourn Hall Stamford in order to receive a more intimate and personal service, which many providers would be unable to match. ![]()
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“I highly recommend Bev for your fertility journey. Despite it being early days, we already feel so much support and delivery of the highest quality of care.”![]()
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If you’ve not yet booked your free 15-minute mini-consultation with Bev, head to our website now: moredetails.uk/45Z4QnL
🌸 Navigating life’s big decisions? Our latest guest blog by Bourn Hall Clinic dives into the question, “Is There a Right Time to Get Pregnant?” Join us at the Rising Festival 2024 on September 21, where we'll explore more about balancing life’s choices and pursuing your passions. Secure your ticket today! Read more: Is There a Right Time to Get Pregnant? www.therisingnetwork.com/blog/is-there-a-right-time-to-get-pregnant?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_me... #RisingFestival2024 #LifeChoices #Empowerment
Join our Fertility Support Group meeting on Wednesday 11 September, with Dr Valentina Mauro, who will be discussing PCOS. 🧑⚕️![]()
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Our monthly online Zoom meetings are free for anyone experiencing infertility, whether you're a Bourn Hall patient or not. The sessions include:![]()
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition that affects ovarian function and egg release, with symptoms that can signal infertility. ![]()
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Women with PCOS often experience a hormone imbalance, including abnormal insulin levels and higher testosterone, which can cause irregular periods, excess body hair, acne, and polycystic ovaries.![]()
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Maintaining a healthy BMI can be challenging for women with PCOS, which can further affect fertility, as weight influences insulin production.![]()
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Learn more about how PCOS affects fertility here: moredetails.uk/3kkoSR2 ![]()
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