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As a part of raising awareness for infertility and continuously trying to support the TTC (trying to conceive) community I’ve written a few articles about my experiences and what I’ve learned both through coaching and my time as an embryologist.

Metro feature - How I made it

I had the amazing opportunity to be featured in Metro about how I became a fertility coach!

The woman supporting people with any Fertility or Family-forming related concerns

Humans of Fuzia interviewed me about the work that I do as a fertility coach.

My ESHRE article

Learn more about the abstract I submitted to ESHRE, which was presented at the annual conference in 2021. “P–502 Reproductive specialists should be offered additional training in providing emotional support to patients”

IVF Babble reader question

Dear Ellen, reader question addressing the struggles of dealing with the birth of her sister’s second baby

IVF Warrior - poor bedside manner

Poor Bedside Manner, Lack of Empathy or Self Defense Mechanisms
This article highlights some of the unhelpful comments that medical professionals have said to patients seeking fertility treatment or assistance for fertility related issues.

Exseed Partner

Home sperm test kit
I partnered up with Exseed Health because they have an amazing home sperm test kit. You order it online, and test the quality of your sperm from home! You measure volume, and the device calculates concentration and motility. You’ve provided with a lifestyle program and have access to an online coach shoule you need help with your results. Use the cade “SANDY10” for a 10% discount when ordering.

IVF Babble reader question

Reader question - What do you do when your fears feel like they’re taking over?
Holly writes in explaining her fears about her fertility journey. Read her letter and my response.

Watch - guest on Hoping mum and dad podcast

Podcast episode 20
Hoping mum and dad started a podcast during lockdown to document their TTC journey, while waiting for fertility treatment. I joined them to discuss what being an embryologist was like, and more about my work as a coach.

IVF Babble - about me

My move from being an embryologist to becoming a fertility coach
”IVF in itself is psychologically and emotionally stressful, with the constant fear and threat of permanent infertility and loss of hope. There are so many scientific papers referencing these exact emotions and struggles, and yet in most cases there’s little support offered alongside reproductive treatment.”

IVF Warrior - just relax

Why I’ve Been Guilty of Saying “Just Relax” and Why I Won’t Ever Say it Again
”What else is wrong about “Just relax”? It’s a statement. It’s like suggesting our patients can turn the stress on and off like a switch. It doesn’t give an indication on how to relax.”