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Evidence-based guides on fertility treatment and work - written by a clinician, available to everyone. No sign-in needed.
Your Legal Rights During Fertility Treatment at Work
Legal
No automatic right to paid time off for IVF in UK law, but more protection than most people realise. What applies, from when, and what to ask for.The Evidence Behind This Tool
Understanding
Key statistics with inline citationsWhat Fertility Treatment Involves
For Supporters
A guide for line managersWhy Workplace Support Matters
For Supporters
The business case, with evidenceWhat Adjustments Help
For Supporters
Phase-by-phase adjustment guideEmployer Legal Obligations During Fertility Treatment (UK)
For Supporters
What managers and HR need to consider under the Equality Act 2010 and ACAS guidance. Awareness information, not legal advice.What Fertility Treatment Involves
Understanding
IVF, IUI, egg freezing, donor conception, what actually happensThe Emotional Reality
Understanding
What the evidence says about psychological impactDeciding Whether to Tell Your Employer
Understanding
The evidence on disclosure, risks, benefits, and how to decideRepeated Implantation Failure
Understanding
When transfers have not resulted in pregnancy, what this means at workBiochemical Pregnancy
Understanding
A real loss, even though it happened earlySurrogacy, Your Rights as an Intended Parent
Understanding
Leave entitlements, timelines, and workplace communicationFrom Dr Sacha's Own Blog
The Personal Side of Fertility Treatment and Work
The guides above are the clinical and practical side. Dr Sacha also writes about her own IVF experience on the Her Holistic Health blog.
If You Need Urgent Support
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You do not need to meet any threshold to reach out. The page below lists UK crisis lines and self-referral routes.