Medical Services | Support Services

SUPPORT SERVICES

INFERTILITY COUNSELLING
The aim of counselling is to help you feel comfortable about your fertility treatment and we believe it is an essential part of our service.

A trained counsellor is aware of the likely emotional impact on you of both your infertility and the treatment process. Our service is confidential and tailored to your needs. Some couples may need to talk only about their infertility; others may need to seek advice about how to deal with the reactions of relatives and friends.

COUNSELLING FOR THOSE CONSIDERING DONOR TREATMENT
This counselling is not a test to see whether you should have treatment, but rather a chance to explore issues to ensure the best possible outcome for everyone involved. It can help you clarify your thoughts about issues to do with using donor treatment and resolve any questions you have.

Our counsellor will…
> discuss all the probable implications of having a child using donor treatment
> discuss our policy on disclosure of information
> give donors and recipients information about the relevant details of the Infertility Treatment Act 1995
> recommend resources such as books, websites and support groups
> help you complete consent forms (IVF and donor)

Our service is confidential and tailored to your specific needs. You must attend one session, and we recommend you attend two

All four people need to give consideration to a range of practical and emotional issues.

NURSE COORDINATORS
Our nurse coordinators…
> organise and provide the treatment plan suggested by your fertility specialist
> provide support, cycle planning, organisation of procedures, education, patient liaison and advocacy
> provide phone support
> have knowledge about current legislation