Stories about fertility treatment
Back to back loss
Anna shares her story of miscarriage at 12 weeks followed by the loss of her daughter, Blossom, at 18 weeks.
Anjali’s story
Anjali shares her story of recurrent miscarriage and fertility treatment. She talks about her experience as a British born Indian woman and the difficulties she and her husband faced in talking to their family amidst a cultural fear of how others might judge them.
Laura-Rose and Stacey’s story
Laura-Rose talks of the isolation she and her wife Stacey have felt, both as being mothers together and when they experienced a miscarriage – and how they have used their experience to make a positive difference for other LGBT+ people.
Why
Sarah was moved to write a poem after experiencing a miscarriage after undergoing a round of IVF. She hopes that it might resonate with other people going through something similar.
Ellie’s story
Ellie writes about her experience of infertility, IVF and miscarriage and the effects on her mental health.
Kirsty’s story
Kirsty shares her experience of ectopic pregnancy, IVF and miscarriage.
Gilly’s story
Gilly shares her story of three miscarriages, including two losses after starting fertility treatment.
Kate’s story
Kate writes about experiencing multiple chemical pregnancies and miscarriage, and how Mother’s Day was a trigger for expressing her grief and finding support.
My Baby
Anita shares her feelings on the loss of her IVF baby after years of hoping and planning.