Managing work whilst going through fertility treatment can be difficult. An understanding employer can make all the difference, and confiding in a trusted manager/HR manager can help make the process easier.
My video below talks through some tips on coping at work and how you can get support.
There are a lot more resources around now that can offer advice and support in managing work and fertility treatment.
My IVF Positivity Planner includes a section on juggling work and treatment, with advice and a plan to help you work out how you can balance work and get the support you need.
When you first start IVF, you imagine it’ll be full of hope and a team of people helping you move closer to your dream of having a baby. And while that’s true, what most people don’t talk about is how IVF can slowly chip away at your sense of dignity.