Nicola Manashe and her fiancee, actor Alex Reid, joined Our Family in December 2019. Here is their fertility journey with HSFC, witnessed in blogs and podcasts
read more about their IVF treatment
Delia is our Marketing Manager here at Harley Street and is also the producer and editor of all the podcasts. She has hosted our Patients’ Stories, Staff and Partners’ podcasts for several years. She asks all the important questions and delves into how each fertility journey transforms our patients’ lives.
Our patients come from all walks of life, and their stories never fail to inspire. Find out more about our recent fertility successes and the challenges our patients have faced on the way to becoming new parents.
What is it that is different about HSFC? Our patient Magda tells us all about how her BMI affected her fertility journey, and why she knew HSFC was the right choice.
Deciding whether or not to freeze your eggs isn not easy, but Libby knew it was right for her. Get to know her story in this recent podcast and find out more about the freezing process.
Polycystic ovary syndrome can be difficult to deal with alongside a fertility treatment plan. Listen to Natalie’s experience to find out how the HSFC team helped her power through.
IVF might not always work the first time round, but there are other options available for hopeful parents. Read more about Eilidh’s fertility journey with us.
Daisy’s battle with endometriosis is a powerful story full of hope. Find out more about her rewarding journey.
Nicola Manashe and her fiancé, actor Alex Reid, joined our HSFC family in December 2019. Experience their journey with a series of inspiring stories.
Listen to one of our wonderful couples talking about their fertility journey so far. Find out how the couple supported each other through the egg retrieval and embryo transfer process, and how they knew it was the right time to get started.
Nikki struggled to conceive naturally, and after visiting HSFC, found out that she had PCOS. Experts at the clinic provided incredible support to Nikki and her husband throughout their IVF! Find out more in the podcast.
Learn all about ICSI cycles and some of the struggles couples face when it comes to trying for a precious baby. It was third time lucky for this couple - find out how they held onto hope and remained positive throughout.
Miscarriage is s truly heartbreaking ordeal, but many mothers face it when going through IVF. In this first podcast from a series of three, Our patient Divya explores the rollercoaster of emotions that is fertility treatment.
Sometimes, IVF can feel like the longest waiting game. Divya certainly felt this way when her embryo transfer took place. Learn about the process and how Divya and her husband managed the long wait.
Part 3 of Divya’s story. A heartbreaking loss for the couple was the end of their IVF journey, and a reminder that it doesn’t work out for everyone. Listen to the podcast to hear Divya explain the grief and the healing process.
Some people try IVF just once, while others try it more than 10 times! Eilidh was not going to give up, and in this podcast she shares how her miracle baby was born.
Check out this exciting story about one of our selfless egg donors, helping hopeful couples to achieve their dream. Discover why Sevgi chose to donate with HSFC.
There’s no doubt that Rachel encountered a few bumps during her fertility journey. This story is all about holding onto hope. Discover Rachel’s continued journey.
This patient story is not only about a tragic loss, but also a fantastic miracle. Discover Zoe’s fertility rollercoaster in this podcast.
Some fertility journeys can last years. Every body is different, and some will need months of treatment to kickstart the process. This is Anne-Marie’s story of perseverance and reward!
Rachael is now one of the many mums in our HSFC family, and five years down the line she shares her story of choosing our clinic and experiencing her first pregnancy.
Some patients choose to conceive with donor eggs and donor sperm, and it can work equally well! Discover how Lisa became a parent at 45 years old, using this method.
In part one of Charlotte’s story, we learn how she and her husband made the decision to start fertility treatment, and how she reacted to some of the injections.
The second installment of Charlotte’s story explores the impact of the pandemic, some of the medical processes and the happy ending for the family.
Jasmine and her husband had such a memorable and beautiful experience at HSFC, that they named their baby Harley. Discover their story in this podcast.
Tiana travelled from Africa to get the fertility journey she wanted at HSFC - and it was definitely worth it. Listen to Tiana explain her journey and her love for our staff.
Our lovely patient Daisy was struggling with endometriosis when she came to the clinic, but that was not going to stop her going ahead with the fertility procedures. Find out how everything worked out
At 45 years old, Sandra had already experienced a lot of failings around her fertility, and even IVF at other clinics. Listen to her pregnancy story with HSFC and learn from her advice to hopeful parents.
This couple had a fantastic journey with HSFC, all ending with the beautiful baby George. After 5 years of trying other clinics, HSFC’s IVF worked the very first time.
In this podcast, Elena tells her inspiring story and also has some wonderful words to say about the staff here at HSFC and the care she received during her journey.
Meet the staff members who make up the HSFC family!
Learn more about our Patient Coordinator Carina in her podcast, where she talks about life at HSFC and her story with the clinic so far.
Learn about our lovely Head Receptionist Joana! In this podcast we talk about her story since she joined us and how she feels now that she is part of our HSFC family.
Since joining us, Marion quickly established herself as the go-to support system for clients. Learn more about Marion’s caring approach.
Our talented and dedicated Lead Nurse Rachael reveals why she came to HSFC and how much she enjoys working with patients and fellow staff.
Find out more about Carys, our talented acupuncturist here at HSFC. Discover all about her training and why she loves working with us!
HSFC is proud to have partnerships with a number of forward-thinking fertility organisations. Learn about our partners here.
Discover how we are working with Extraordinary Conceptions to enable embryo transfers and surrogacies overseas for our patients.
Both HSFC and The Fertility Help Hub are committed to providing excellent emotional support for patients. For more information about our partnership, listen to the podcast!
We are proud to be working with the Fertility Circle, “a one-stop fertility app” to support those going through the challenging journey of fertility. Find out more about our partnership.
Expectancy Scanning Studios offer women’s pelvic scans, early pregnancy scans and 3D/4D scans, with the partnership allowing HSFC patients better access to these scanning options. Learn more.
The Enhanced Fertility Programme had partnered with HSFC to deliver a more accessible, supportive and educational experience for our patients. Find out more!
This Is My: Healthcare, provides antenatal services (including genetic screening) across the UK. We are excited to be partnering with them - check out this podcast to find out more.
IVF, egg donation, Covid-19, lifestyle & relationships - we cover it all in our series of educational podcasts. Discover how our range of treatments work, tips on keeping your mental health in check during your fertility journey and so much more.
Are you worried about how your weight could have an impact on your fertility? Join Dr Venkat discussing the issue in this educational podcast from HSFC.
For Endometriosis Awareness Month, Dr Venkat discussed endometriosis symptoms, diagnosis & effects on fertility.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is a common condition, but people do not know enough about it. Join us on this podcast to learn about the condition including its causes and potential treatments.
What are miscarriages and how can they be prevented? This educational podcast discusses the frequently asked questions and takes you through the options available with HSFC.
Take a look at where HSFC has appeared on the radio and on Instagram, sharing knowledge and insights about IVF, egg sharing and more!
You will hear a lot of our patients talking about Dr Venkat, HSFC’s Director, during the fertility and IVF podcasts. She is invested in every fertility journey at the clinic and is always on hand to answer questions or give advice.
Are you worried about how your weight could have an impact on your fertility? Join Dr Venkat discussing the issue in this educational podcast from HSFC.
For Endometriosis Awareness Month, Dr Venkat discussed endometriosis symptoms, diagnosis & effects on fertility.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is a common condition, but people do not know enough about it. Join us on this podcast to learn about the condition including its causes and potential treatments.
What are miscarriages and how can they be prevented? This educational podcast discusses the frequently asked questions and takes you through the options available with HSFC.
Suvir Venkataraman is our General Manager here at Harley Street, and is committed to providing patients with the best possible experience as they begin their fertility journey at the clinic.
Can our modern lifestyles affect both male and female fertility? Join Suvir and Andreia in this Instagram Live.
Join Suvir Venkataraman and Eloise Edington, founder Fertility Help Hub, discussing what it means to be part of the egg sharing programme in this live Q&A.
Sam Knight is a Senior Embryologist and Lab Manager here at HSFC, and she has a passion for helping patients understand the implantation process and answering other frequently asked questions about embryos.
Listen as Sam Knight discusses the wonders of embryos and answers your top questions alongside Eloise Edington, founder Fertility Help Hub.
