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February 11, 2025

Retention vs: Attraction – 5 reasons why Patient Experience deserves more attention

At Fertility 2025, I was struck by how little emphasis was placed on patient experience - but I think clinics are missing a trick because one of a clinic’s biggest patient bases is the patients you’ve already treated.
February 4, 2025

The role of CBT in IVF success: How clinics can enhance patient support

Research has shown that cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) techniques not only help patients manage their emotional well-being but may also contribute to improved IVF success rates.
January 22, 2025

Supporting Relationships Through IVF: How Clinics Can Help Patients Stay Connected 

Going through IVF can put a huge strain on your patients’ relationships, and when couples feel disconnected, the challenges of treatment can feel even harder to manage.
November 26, 2024

Supporting fertility patients through the holiday season: Guidance for clinics and clinicians 

Here are 5 essential strategies for clinical staff to consider when supporting patients in a meaningful, patient-centred way through the festive season.
November 26, 2024

Navigating the festive season: The emotional toll for fertility patients 

Here are five common experiences that patients navigating infertility may face as they head into the holidays, offering insight into the emotional weight they are carrying when they come to their appointments.
October 24, 2024

Add the IVF Positivity Planner as a support resource

Looking for a new resource for your clinic? Here are 5 ways the IVF Positivity Planner can support your patients…
October 24, 2024

What more could you do to support your patients emotionally?

With the theme for Fertility Awareness week 2024 covering mental health and wellbeing, now’s a great time to ask what more your clinic could do to support your IVF patients emotionally.
September 23, 2024

How do your staff cope after a bad day in clinic?

Just as it’s important to offer exceptional patient care, supporting your team’s wellbeing is crucial, and helping them develop strategies to unwind can make all the difference.
September 23, 2024

How can you raise awareness about fertility issues in the workplace?

Given as many as 1 in 7 couples will struggle to conceive (according to the NHS), it’s an issue likely to affect a good number of your employees. How can you support them?
September 10, 2024

The Power of Clear Communication: How to Guide Patients Through Their Journey

Balancing work and IVF may seem like a crazy juggling act, but open communication, prioritising self-care, and a bit of planning will make it that bit easier.