Virtual

Fertility Support Group

Our Fertility Support Group, held virtually, is led by our independent fertility counsellor, Jackie Stewart, and members of our Bourn Hall family.

Joining this group gives you the opportunity to talk to other people experiencing infertility, with members supporting each other on what can be an emotional journey. The aim is to create a safe and confidential space to talk freely.

To achieve this, we ask that you join the meeting with your camera on so that you’re visible to the whole group and can talk and support each other,  also that you participate from a private location. Do take a couple of minutes to read the group’s helpful information and ground rules here.

Held monthly using Zoom, for approximately an hour and a half, we invite experts to speak on a range of topics that reflect the needs of individual members.

The group offers:

● Free attendance for all experiencing infertility – Bourn Hall patients and non-patients
● Guest speakers
● Facilitated meetings with Question & Answer sessions
● Caring, supportive staff
● Opportunity to meet other people who empathise
● Helpful information

2024 meetings

Regular meetings are suitable for everyone and may include a guest speaker for the first half. There is plenty of opportunity to talk about anything that concerns you. The special meetings are on a particular subject.

17 April @ 18:30 – Regular meeting – group discussion.

16 May @ 18:30 – Regular meeting – group discussion.

12 June @ 18:30 – Regular meeting – group discussion.

18 July @ 18:30 – Regular meeting – group discussion.

11 September @ 18:30 – PCOS – with special guest

9 October @ 18:30 – Regular meeting – group discussion.

6 November @ 18:30 – with special guest, Dr Thanos Papathanasiou.

11 December @ 18:30 – Coping strategies.

Special meetings

10 April @ 18:30 – Moving forward with your frozen embryos – for many people making decisions about embryos in storage can be emotional and challenging. It may feel easier just to pay the storage fee and defer making a choice for another year. At this meeting, Jackie Stewart will talk about what may be holding you back and how to come to a decision that both you and your partner feel comfortable with.

If you have any questions or require more information about the support group events, please contact our team on [email protected]. You can also access more information about support available in our blog.

We look forward to welcoming you to the group.


More events

In-person

Cambridge open evening

Thursday 25 April
18:30
Cambridge
In-person

Essex open day

Saturday 06 April
13:00
Wickford
In-person

Norwich open evening

Tuesday 16 April
17:30
Norwich