Stories about fertility treatment
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.
10½ weeks
Helen wrote a poem after losing her baby, conceived naturally after four failed IVF attempts.
Jessica and Natalie’s story
Jessica & Natalie share their story of the loss of an IVF pregnancy, following the loss of their son at 37 weeks.