Women and couples undergoing fertility treatment will at some stage face the two-week wait – the time it takes until a pregnancy blood test can be performed following an embryo transfer or IUI procedure Up to 40% of women suffer from high levels of stress during this time, meanwhile a new study has shown that...

The importance of psychological support during fertility treatment

Anyone who has experienced infertility knows that it can feel like more than a simple reproductive problem. It can strike at your confidence and your very sense of identity. Once you decide to take the plunge and seek treatment, that too can feel like an emotional rollercoaster. It is important to remember that infertility affects...

The importance of psychological support during fertility treatment

  Both you and your partner may have assumed that once you’ve made the decision to start a family, the rest will follow naturally. For most people, it does. But, for those who find out that they will need fertility treatment to fulfil their dream of becoming parents, it can come as a major shock...

An Interview with IVI London Counsellor – Helen Swords

All patients seeking counselling are offered a friendly and respectful welcome, in a dedicated counselling space designed to create a relaxed environment. Counselling will provide emotional support and information to help manage stress, and difficult thoughts or feelings [...]