
Your IVF abroad Podcast
with Emma Haslam
What Can Go Wrong Without the Right Guidance When Planning Fertility Treatment Abroad
24th March 2026
Season 4 Episode 15
Show notes:
Planning and having fertility treatment abroad can change your life - but without the right guidance, it’s also where many people start to feel overwhelmed, lose time, and make decisions that don’t actually move them forward.
In this episode, I’m talking through some of the most common things I see go wrong when people try to navigate fertility treatment abroad without a clear plan.
Not to scare you - but to help you avoid mistakes that can cost you time, energy, and confidence along the way.
While there is more information available than ever before — from Google searches and online forums to AI tools—none of these takes into account your individual situation, your medical history, or what will actually give you the best chance of success. Many are inaccurate and biased.
And that’s where many people unknowingly go wrong.
In this episode, I cover:
• Why going into the process without the right guidance can lead to confusion and delays
• The risks of choosing a clinic based on how it looks or feels, rather than whether it’s right for you
• Why speaking to multiple clinics often creates more overwhelm, not clarity
• The importance of choosing the right country first, before narrowing down clinics
• How logistics like testing, medication, and travel can become stressful without a clear plan
• The emotional impact of feeling stuck, second-guessing decisions, and losing momentum
Fertility treatment abroad doesn’t have to feel complicated — but it does require a thoughtful, structured approach.
When the right country, clinic, and plan are aligned with your needs, the process can feel far more manageable and supportive than many people expect.
Free Training:
If you want the full, no-nonsense truth about going abroad for fertility testing and treatment, including the highlights and, more importantly, the watch outs, I’ve put together a free training just for you to tell you everything you need to know to make informed decisions that are right for you and to help to grow your family with confidence.
Get your free copy here - https://www.yourivfabroad.co.uk/freemasterclass
Or book a 30 minute Pick My Brain call to get your questions answered honestly and without bias here - https://www.yourivfabroad.co.uk/pick-my-brain
Links & Resources:
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Work with me: https://www.yourivfabroad.co.uk/work-with-me
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Free resources: https://www.yourivfabroad.co.uk/free-resources
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Instagram: www.instagram.com/Yourivfabroad
Want to learn more about going abroad for fertility treatment?
Book a free no-obligation call with me and let’s talk about what’s going on for you and whether working together is the right next step. https://calendly.com/yourivfabroad/15min
FREE Online fertility pharmacy introduction - Need an introduction to a specialist pharmacist for a no obligation quote for all your fertility medication at competitive rates and delivered globally?
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Your IVF abroad planner/journal - Keep everything organised and in one place, and document your journey and feelings along the way. Find out more/buy one here: yourivfabroad.co.uk/shop
