Teacher Suzy (not her real name) shares her story. My husband and I married in the summer of 2017, excited to start the next chapter of our lives together. We spent the first year “being married” and enjoying all that life had to offer and both knew that we would then start trying for a …
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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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Fertility coaching is becoming popular with those trying to conceive. But what is it exactly? We spoke to the lovely fertility coach and former midwife Nicola Headley who answered all of our questions . What is fertility coaching? Fertility coaching can vary depending on the coach and programme. I trained with the Freedom Fertility Formula which …
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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 …
An absence request form and the details required for this might be acceptable if a teacher is asking for time off to have knee surgery or to watch their child in a nativity play. Expecting details from a female teacher attending fertility appointments can cause visceral harm. 1. Information is too personal With fertility treatment …
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“Do not wait for leaders; do it alone, person to person” Mother Teresa Creating a fertility network is a great way to provide support to both male and female colleagues going through baby loss, infertility and other fertility struggles. It is also a step closer to starting a conversation with senior leaders about introducing a …
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The burgundy book is 20 years out of date. When it is updated, the chances are that paid leave for fertility treatment will be included. False economy A GP will sign an employee off work without hesitation for an entire cycle of fertility treatment, which including the two week wait (post embryo transfer) can be …
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