Navigating the Holidays When You Expected to Be Pregnant

As soon as December arrives, the world seems to explode into Christmas lights, festive plans and endless gatherings. And while this time of year can be lovely, it can also feel heavy for anyone navigating infertility. More social events usually mean more conversations, more small talk and, unfortunately, more opportunities for people to ask questions they shouldn’t.If you’re trying to conceive, going through treatment or feeling stuck in limbo, the holiday season can magnify

When you’ve been trying to get pregnant for what feels like forever, it can be hard to know where to turn next. The exhaustion builds, the uncertainty creeps in, and before you know it you’re spiralling through late-night searches that only leave you more overwhelmed. It can start to feel like everyone else is moving forward while you’re somehow falling behind. If that’s where you are right now, take a breath. There is  a way to move forward with more clarity and less panic.

Hidden Costs of Fertility Treatment When facing the prospect of fertility treatment, our immediate focus often narrows to the significant financial cost. We budget for cycles, medication, and potential add-ons. But the true price of this journey extends far beyond your bank statement. There are critical "hidden costs" (in time, emotion, and choice) that are rarely discussed but massively impact your path to parenthood. Understanding these factors is key to making informed dec

Shaun Greenaway Male factor infertility is far more common than most people realise, yet it remains surrounded by silence, stigma, and shame. Despite affecting nearly half of all infertility cases, the emotional impact on men is rarely discussed. For Shaun Greenaway , the journey began with a diagnosis of azoospermia — a condition in which no sperm are present in the semen. What followed was a period of shock, grief, and self-questioning that many men experience but few talk

If you’ve been through a failed IVF cycle — or you’re still deep in the trying-to-conceive journey — you probably know how overwhelming it can feel. The shame, the fear, the “what ifs,” the anger, and the deep sadness can create a spiral that’s hard to escape. 🧠 What Happens Emotionally After IVF Doesn’t Work? Everyone processes IVF failure differently. Some people feel devastated. Others feel numb or strangely “fine.” And both are totally valid. But here are a few emotional

IVF is often talked about in terms of science, statistics, and success rates. But beneath the clinical language lies a much more personal truth: IVF is hard  — emotionally, physically, financially, and mentally. Whether you’re just beginning your fertility journey or you’re somewhere in the thick of it, you may be wondering: Is it supposed to feel this heavy? The answer is no — but for many, it does. And you are not alone  in feeling that way. Here are 10 of the hardest parts

If you’ve been told you can’t access fertility treatment because of your body size — you’re not alone. And more importantly, you’re not the problem . Every year, countless people are excluded from NHS or private fertility services purely because of their Body Mass Index (BMI)  — a flawed and outdated tool that continues to be used as a gatekeeping measure, despite growing criticism from both patients and professionals. But here’s the truth: your BMI does not define your healt