Social Infertility A recent HFEA report shows that the use of sperm donor with patient eggs has increased hugely over the last 15 years. This is down to the rise in: single women and women in same sex relationships using donor sperm. Many female teachers from around the UK (and abroad) who are either in …
We need to destigmatise reproductive health in the workplace, otherwise, as a consequence women suffer. The stigma around reproductive health applies to, but is not limited to: menstruation, menopause and fertility treatment. When women menstruate they are to do so quietly. Come to work, take paracetamol and bring a hot water bottle if you must, …
I’m delighted to say I was part of the biggest fertility podcast to discuss fertility in the workplace. It was a surreal experience for me to talk to Natalie and Kate. When I was going through fertility treatment back in 2017 and 2018 I would go out for long walks after work listening to The …
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I was invited to talk to Shuaib Khan of Teacher Hug Radio. Shuaib, who admittedly knew little about infertility said he felt ‘inspired’ after the conversation. We discussed: 1)National Fertility Awareness 2) What school leaders could be doing to better support their staff going through fertility treatment 3) The best way for teachers to prepare for …
Employees going through fertility treatment have no rights at work. They are not entitled to paid or even unpaid leave for fertility appointments. Acas provide guidelines for employers to follow. None of which are helpful. Acas encourage employers to treat IVF appointments like any other medical appointment 86% of teachers said that their Headteacher would treat …
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Women make up 75.8% of the teaching workforce. It’s time we do more to support them. Employers who back women through huge life events such as menopause and even infertility can increase staff retention and save a lot of money. To support women’s health in the workplace businesses can: Educate staff Normalise conversations Introduce policies …
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Our founder Caroline was invited to speak to Emma Sheppard from the charity Maternity Teacher Paternity Teacher project. They discussed the lack of research surrounding fertility and work and the best practice for schools. Members of the charity can watch the webinar here on https://mtpt.org.uk/webinars/
Lucy (not her real name) is a teacher in a private school, who needed assisted conception to become pregnant, as she is in a same sex relationship. The road to their baby was both literally and metaphorically long, with an 8 hour road-trip to the fertility clinic and 6 years of unsuccessful attempts. What were …
Our secret teacher has been trying to conceive (TTC) for 2 years. She has suffered baby loss and a failed embryo transfer following fertility treatment. She and her husband are planning a frozen embryo transfer (FET) in autumn and are currently having a break from the intensity of treatment. This secret teacher loves all things …
‘I’m an advocate for paid family and medical leave because the benefits are massive and forever… there are huge personal benefits to workplaces that honour the obligations of family life, and those benefits turn into social and economical benefits as well’. Melinda Gates The Moment of Lift. There’s no getting around the fact that the …
New Zealand’s 3 days of paid leave following miscarriage- is it really worthy of praise? Read More »
