Supporting Fertility Health | Tips & Guidelines for Better Reproductive Well-being

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Do people professionals provide effective support for fertility issues?

A guide for people professionals to provide effective support Fertility issues are not widely discussed – in society or the workplace – and relatively few organisations have policies or guidance in place to support people having treatment.

Who can benefit from fertility in the workplace?

At Fertility in the Workplace, we can provide FREE support to employers, employees and business owners working in small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as self-employed women and those looking to return to work.

How do I get help if I have a fertility problem?

Contacting a fertility support group and talking with others who can empathise with your experiences can also be helpful. Fertility Network UK and Fertility Friends both have online forums where you can find other people who have dealt with the same issues.

How can I improve fertility understanding and support within my organisation?

If you would like to improve fertility understanding and support within your organisation, then get in touch with our Fertility in the Workplace lead Anya Sizer [email protected] for details of the packages available and our competitive rates.

How can we improve knowledge of fertility and reproductive health?

We believe improving knowledge of fertility and reproductive health within society is essential – from education to the workplace. In addition to developing tailormade fertility policies, we facilitate sessions with managers and staff to enhance understanding of the impact of fertility and treatment.

Is a supportive fertility policy a good idea?

They say: ‘Research shows having a supportive fertility in the workplace policy is good for business and employees – levels of distress associated with fertility treatment are reduced and employees are more likely to be productive and remain in work’.

What Is Supporting Fertility Health

1. https://www.peoplemanagement.co.uk/article/1868301/supporting-fertility-matters-workplace
2. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/ivf/support/
3. https://www.createfertility.co.uk/media/492806/create-fertility-ivf-in-the-workplace-guide-2022.pdf
4. https://www.hfea.gov.uk/treatments/explore-all-treatments/getting-emotional-support/
5. https://www.theaccessgroup.com/en-gb/blog/5-ways-to-support-colleagues-who-are-on-a-fertility-journey/
6. https://www.cipd.org/uk/knowledge/guides/fertility-challenges/
7. https://fertilitynetworkuk.org/

Supporting Fertility Health Information

1. https://www.britishfertilitysociety.org.uk/information-hub/emotional-support-for-fertility-problems/
2. https://www.thehewittfertilitycentre.org.uk/support-and-advice/