Patient Support from ALMA FERTILITY
Guidance, resources and real stories to support your fertility journey
Fertility treatment is not just about medical care — it’s about feeling supported at every stage. At Alma Fertility, we’re here to guide you with trusted information, emotional support, and patient stories that can help you feel less alone on your journey.
Trusted Resources and Support
We know that fertility treatment can feel overwhelming, and reliable information is essential. To help, we’ve gathered a selection of trusted, impartial resources from recognised organisations. These links provide practical advice, patient stories, and emotional support without directing you to competing clinics.
📌 Regulatory & Official Bodies
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HFEA (Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority) – the UK regulator of fertility clinics, with guidance and success rate data: www.hfea.gov.uk
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NHS Fertility Services – general NHS advice on infertility and treatment: www.nhs.uk/conditions/infertility
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NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) – fertility treatment guidelines: www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg156
📌 Support Charities & Patient Advocacy
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Fertility Network UK – the UK’s leading patient charity for anyone struggling with fertility: www.fertilitynetworkuk.org
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Donor Conception Network – support for families considering or using donor eggs, sperm, or embryos: www.dcnetwork.org
📌 Emotional & Mental Health Support
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Mind UK – general mental health support, including coping with stress: www.mind.org
📌 Pregnancy & Reproductive Health Information
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Tommy’s – pregnancy research charity with miscarriage and pregnancy loss support: www.tommys.org
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Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RCOG) – patient information leaflets on fertility and reproductive health: www.rcog.org.uk/for-the-public
📌 Lifestyle & Complementary Resources (Optional)
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British Fertility Society – professional body but with accessible patient information: www.britishfertilitysociety.org.uk
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NHS – Managing Stress (since stress is often linked with fertility struggles): www.nhs.uk/mental-health/self-help
Our BLOG
Dr Kate Maclaran Featured In Tatler’s Doctors Guide: Fertility Experts
We are proud to share that Dr Kate Maclaran, co-founder of Alma Fertility, has been featured in Tatler’s Doctors Guide: Fertility Experts, a carefully curated list of leading fertility specialists helping patients across London and the UK. Tatler’s guide highlights...
Alma Fertility x Fertility Raft: A New Partnership To Support You Beyond The Clinic
At Alma Fertility, our goal has always been simple: to offer exceptional, evidence-based fertility care that is also deeply human, personal and compassionate. We see every person and couple as more than a treatment plan. Your story, your hopes and your emotional...
Patient Story: SR. Treatment in June 25.
As soon as I found Alma Fertility, I knew it was the right place for me to pursue IVF. Led by female fertility specialists with vast experience in the field, providing completely bespoke and personal treatment, and turning no woman away to achieve their dream of...
National Fertility Awareness Week 2025
Charity Social Event — Tuesday 4th November We kicked off the week with our first-ever social fundraising event in support of Fertility Network UK. Held in the beautiful LIPS Healthcare pharmacy, the evening offered a warm and welcoming space for conversations...
Preparing for IVF or Egg Freezing:
Begin with a Fertility Assessment Preparation typically starts with baseline testing to understand your reproductive health and create an individualized plan. These may include: • Ovarian reserve testing (blood test for AMH and antral follicle count via transvaginal...
Fertility Life Raft
At Alma Fertility, we know that fertility treatment is about so much more than tests, scans and procedures. Our new collaboration with Fertility Life Raft is designed to wrap you in support, information and community at every stage of your journey, so you never feel like you are going through this alone.
We are delighted to be offer our patients 6 months free access to the Fertility Life Raft, an online platform offering coach led care and support for those trying to conceive.
What is Fertility Life Raft?
Fertility treatment can feel overwhelming, especially when you are trying to navigate complex information, big decisions and powerful emotions all at once. Fertility Life Raft is an independent, fertility-focused support community and resource hub created to help people going through exactly this.
The Fertility Life Raft was founded by Alice Rose and it offers holistic support – mindset tools, self-care practices, expert guidance and resources, and community connection – for people navigating the challenges of trying to conceive.
Membership
To commence your membership click the button below and enter the code:
CODE: ALMA
It brings together:
- Clear, empathetic information about fertility and IVF
- Real-life experiences from people who have been through treatment
- Tools, resources and content to help you feel more informed and less alone
- A supportive, understanding community that “gets it”
In other words, it is a space where you can find reassurance, practical advice and solidarity alongside your clinical care.
Patient information guides
Guide to starting fertility treatment
This guide explains what to expect, how to prepare, and who to contact during your treatment. Our aim is
to give you clear, supportive information so you can feel confident and informed at every stage
