Focus on: Support for the fertility journey
From the first realisation that you are struggling to become pregnant, to a diagnosis of infertility to starting fertility treatment and beyond are major life changes and some people struggle more than others to adapt to this unpredictable journey.
At Bourn Hall we offer a range of fertility support including access to independent fertility counsellors and the Fertility Support Group.
“You shouldn’t have to choose between your job and IVF”
Posted - August 30, 2023
Fertility Support Group – helpful information to ensure a safe and confidential space
Posted - July 6, 2023
8 ways to supercharge your sperm
Posted - June 5, 2023
Bells ring out in celebration at Bourn
Posted - May 30, 2023
Our fertility nurses are here to help you get pregnant
Posted - May 12, 2023
Mental Health Awareness Week 2023 – Anxiety, uncertainty and infertility
Posted - May 4, 2023
I felt excluded from the ‘mummy club’
Posted - March 6, 2023
Christmas, cravings and calories
Posted - December 19, 2022
Holding it together – Jenna & Shaun share journey at December Fertility Support Group
Posted - November 10, 2022
#TalkFertility – I really needed to talk about our infertility journey
Posted - November 4, 2022
Coping with uncertainty – empowerment
Posted - October 3, 2022
Nutrition and fertility – decoding the cravings
Posted - August 23, 2022
Struggling with loneliness caused by infertility? You are not alone
Posted - May 6, 2022
Jasmine qualifies as a Mental Health First Aider
Posted - May 5, 2022
Counselling made us stronger as a couple to cope with our IVF journey
Posted - April 27, 2022
Struggling with Mother’s Day? You are not alone
Posted - March 23, 2022
Go it alone – single IVF mother by choice
Posted - March 18, 2022
Fertility Network UK increases online support groups
Posted - February 22, 2022
Give yourself some love this Valentine’s Day
Posted - February 13, 2022
How do you help each other on the fertility journey?
Posted - February 4, 2022
Life on hold – helping partners support each other through fertility treatment
Posted - February 1, 2022
Virtual fertility support group brings comfort
Posted - November 5, 2021
When to tell your boss you are having IVF
Posted - November 4, 2021
Time to talk about male infertility
Posted - November 3, 2021
IVF gave me hope after baby loss heartache
Posted - September 30, 2021
“Houston, we have a fertility problem”
Posted - June 18, 2021
Love, Loose Pants, and the Quest for a Baby
Posted - May 31, 2021
Mental Health Awareness – getting back your strength
Posted - May 10, 2021
If you want a baby and it’s not happening come and have a chat
Posted - October 29, 2020
Coping with uncertainty – self-care
Posted - April 20, 2020
Coping with uncertainty – distraction
Posted - April 9, 2020
Meet Our Family: Independent Fertility Counsellor Jackie Stewart
Posted - February 11, 2019
Support for your fertility journey
Posted - March 20, 2018
Yesterday we posted details about the latest exhibition at The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge.![]()
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It explores what makes a family today and the impact that families have on us. ![]()
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We’d love you to send us a photo that shows your ‘real family’.![]()
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We’ll pick three entries at random and each will win a copy of Susan Golombock’s book, Real Families.![]()
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Read more about the exhibition here: moredetails.uk/3RnRv2x
What is a family? ![]()
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A new exhibition at The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge ‘Real Families: Stories of Change’, asks us to consider what makes a family today, and the impact our families have on us, through the eyes of contemporary artists.![]()
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The exhibition features one of the original glass desiccators – part of an early incubator of the type used by the IVF pioneers, Patrick Steptoe, Robert Edwards, and Jean Purdy, to conceive the world’s first test-tube baby Louise Brown.![]()
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Real Families: Stories of Change is free to visit at the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge until 7 January 2024. ![]()
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Find out more here: moredetails.uk/3RnRv2x ![]()
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Image shows Louise Brown holding the desiccator at the launch of her autobiography at Bourn Hall in 2015.
Real Families – IVF’s role in the story of change - Bourn Hall Clinic
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A glass desiccator used to conceive first 'test-tube' baby Louise Brown is part of 'Real Families: Stories of Change' exhib at Fitzwilliam
The two-week wait is the 14 day interval between ovulation and when your period would usually occur.![]()
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When you have fertility treatment, you will be told to wait two weeks after your embryo transfer before you take a pregnancy test. This is because pregnancy tests detect the presence of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in urine, and the levels necessary for a positive result are usually reached around 14 days after fertilisation.![]()
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Book a free Discovery call to speak to our team about our treatments here: moredetails.uk/IVFBcontact
Thank you to Amy for sending us this photo of her daughter.![]()
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She said: “Our Bourn Hall Cambridge baby girl was born 06-11-23. Perfect in every way. We are forever grateful to you.”
How much do you know about the stages of your menstrual cycle?![]()
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Understanding your menstrual cycle can empower you to embrace the changes and make the most of each phase. Share your tips in the comments for navigating these stages.![]()
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Find out more about our tests and treatments here: moredetails.uk/3nJVwh9
