Fertility & Baby Loss
We recognise that some NUH staff may experience fertility issues or pregnancy loss while they are working at NUH.
We wanted to highlight some support services that may be of benefit to those experiencing infertility or pregnancy loss:
External support
Fertility Network UK
Fertility Network UK offer a support line, information resources, infertility information for men, webinars, support groups, and more.
Tommy's
Tommy's charity offers resources and support for baby loss, premature births, and information on making pregnancy and birth safe.
Miscarriage Association UK
The Miscarriage Association UK can help you with the difficulty of miscarriage, they provide information and support to help you understand what's happening and the feelings around it.
Miscarriage Support Group
At the Robin Centre (2 Embley Road, North Road, City Hospital, NG5 1RE), every first Thursday of the month, 1:30pm-3:00pm. For more information, phone: 0115 924 9924, extension 83799, or email: nuhnt.miscarriage.support@nhs.net
Zephy's: Nurturing support for bereaved families
If you have suffered a loss, Zephy's is there to support you with Nottingham-based services like counselling, meet-up support groups, pregnancy after loss, wellbeing walks, and tailored support for mums, dads, and healthcare workers.
Sands: Saving babies lives, supporting bereaved families
Sands offer a safe place for you to grieve and find support, whether you are a parent, sibling, grandparent, NHS professional, or friend. They offer a helpline, support booklets, local support groups, online communities, information guides, and more.
The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust
Ectopic pregnancy is a common, life-threatening condition that is the leading cause of death in early pregnancy. The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust offer information and recovery support, including within the workplace.
Support for the BAME community:
FIVEXMORE: Baby Loss
FiveXMore are a dedicated support organisation committed to highlighting and improving black maternal health outcomes due to disparities.
Sands: Support for Black Communities
Pregnancy and baby loss affect all communities, but we know that some can face additional barriers when looking for support. That's why Sands has created a safe space for black parents, family members, and others.
NUH Life at QMC
NUH Life is the fertility clinic and outpatients service based at QMC.
NUH Life offers:
- Regular open evenings to find out more about fertility and treatment options
- Specialist fertility counselling and support services
- An inclusive, ethical and compassionate fertility service, where all proceeds are re-invested into the NHS
- Self-funded and NHS-funded specialist fertility treatments, including ovulation induction, donor insemination (DI) and intrauterine insemination (IUI), with success rates well above the national average
- Gateway to IVF providers in the local area
- Donor sperm for use at NUH Life or elsewhere
- 10% discount off the first self-funded treatment package for NUH staff
You can contact them by emailing nuhnt.fertility.enquiries@nhs.net.