Show Notes
In todays episode I chat to Emma Haslam from @yourIVFabroad Emma is an expert in fertility treatment abroad and after her own journey with treatment abroad she set up Your IVF abroad, to help others by making fertility treatment more affordable, accessible and supported and to give people who she was missing. Emma helps people to find a clinic that matches their needs and wants and supports them through treatment, she also offers donor conception information sessions so you can make informed decisions.
Aiming to change the narrative Emma has become an advocate, speaker, campaigner and writer for the infertility community and on donor conception.
In todays chat we cover:
- How to manage being told you need to lose weight before starting your fertility journey - Some of the key reasons people choose to get treatment abroad - Where to start if you're considering treatment abroad - How long you need to spend abroad if you're having your treatment in a clinic in a different country - The impact of Covid on getting treatment abroad - Where you can get more information and connect with others getting treatment abroad ...and much more!
Emma has a free Facebook community where she and peers offer support to those curious about, planning or having IVF abroad. It's a closed community that will not show up in your news feed or profile and you can choose to post anonymously.
To check out the support group, have a listen to her podcasts, check out Emma's services and free resources - including a checklist to see if fertility treatment abroad is right for you please use the link below.
www.linktr.ee/Yourivfabroad
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About Mel Johnson Hi! I'm Mel, The Solo Parenthood Coach and following my own journey to solo parenthood, I created The Stork and I to support others going through the same journey. I'm also on a mission to change the narrative around solo parenthood Learn more about me at www.thestorkandi.com
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