Managing Fertility Treatment at Work

This week I had an incredible chat with Emma Haslem from Your IVF Abroad and we talked all things IVF and fertility and how to manage the process at work.Having IVF treatment can be difficult emotionally and physically - the toll on your body can be really challenging to manage, especially when you you have a busy job and you're juggling home life. Having an understanding and supportive line manager that can show empathy towards someone undergoing this treatment is important but seems to be a rarety at the moment. Equally having a company who has a policy in place for taking leave for appointments or sick leave is so helpful as women and manage manage the process.In this episode we talked aboutEmma's journey with seeking IVF on the NHS and the difficult and often impossible BMI targets bestowed on patients by the NHSThe financial implications of IVF in the UK and abroadThe emotional effect of fertility treatmentWhether to tell your line managerWhat companies can do to support couples or single people going through treatmentPlus so much more. You do not want to miss this episode.Contact EmmaEmma is ready to answer your questions so why not sign-up to her free guide at think link: https://www.yourivfabroad.co.u....k/step-by-step-guide Emma's website: yourivfabroad.co.ukListen and subscribe to Emma's podcast: yourivfabroad.co.uk/podcastRead Emma's blog: yourivfabroad.co.uk/blogFollow and DM Emma on INsta: www.instagram.com/YourivfabroadI want to hear from youIf you have been affected by any of the topics, Emma discusses, and you'd like to share your story please email me; hello@jobsforwomen.co.uk.Come on the podcastI'm always on the lookout for suitable guests so if you would like apply to be on the show please visit this link and drop your details in to the formFor employers - post a job and reach more womenHave a look at the website and let us know if you have any vacancies you would like to fill to reach, shortlist and recruit more women into your organisation. https://jobsforwomen.co.uk/Find us on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/86709025/Follow Jobs for Women on socialhttps://www.instagram.com/jobs_forwomenJoin our women-only private Facebook grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/659662162037618