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Your IVF abroad Podcast
with Emma Haslam
In fortnightly episodes Emma will be sharing her journey, experiences and tips, plus interviews with guest experts and others who have had treatment abroad. This podcast will also provide information and support about infertility in general and all the challenges that come with it. Expect real talk, honesty, vulnerability and the odd swear word. Emma is on a mission to make fertility treatment more affordable, accessible, transparent and supported and she wants to spread the message about the option of going abroad and help you to work out if it could be right for you too. Be sure to hit subscribe on your favourite podcast provider so you don't miss an episode.
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Latest episodes
Latest Podcast Episodes

Series 3, episode 1
Struggling to conceive and facing barriers because of your BMI?
You’re not alone. In this powerful episode, Emma Haslam sits down with Nicola Salmon, an award winning fat-positive fertility advocate and coach, to unpack the harsh realities of weight stigma in fertility and health care, both privately and through the NHS.
You’re not alone. In this powerful episode, Emma Haslam sits down with Nicola Salmon, an award winning fat-positive fertility advocate and coach, to unpack the harsh realities of weight stigma in fertility and health care, both privately and through the NHS.

Series 3, Episode 2
In this episode Emma takes you through the most common 5 mistakes she sees people making when it comes to choosing a fertility clinic and makes suggestions on how you can avoid making them too.

Series 3, Episode 3
In this episode, we dive into the real costs of IVF using donor eggs, comparing the UK and European clinics.

Series 3 Episode 4
In this episode, I talk through the most challenging aspects of IVF. I will help you feel seen, supported, and more informed about navigating the toughest parts.
Bonus Episodes

BONUS episode
In this episode Emma discusses when is the right time for you to take your next step.

BONUS episode
In this episode Emma discusses how to overcome the fertility challenges you are experiencing at home so that you can get started on a path to parenthood that is right for you and on your terms and fast track growing your family.
Series 2 of the podcast

Series 2, Episode 10
In the final episode of season 2 Emma discusses why choosing your local fertility clinic might not actually end up being the easiest thing to do.

Series 2, Episode 9
In today's episode Emma tells you where she thinks is the best place to start and has a free short step by step guide for you to understand where to start and what the next steps that follow are, so you can work out whether going abroad for your fertility treatment is right for you.

Series 2, Episode 8
In today's episode Emma talks to you about the 5 areas she feels are crucial for you to have a really good understanding of before planning and having your fertility treatment abroad, so that you can stretch your budget further, do things safely and get the right support.

Series 2, Episode 6
Your questions answered: In this episode, Emma explores whether it is really cheaper to go abroad for fertility treatment like IVF and egg donation when you include flights and accommodation.

Series 2, Episode 5
There are lots of things to think about when considering having egg and or sperm donation abroad and in today's episode Emma introduces the topic and talks you through some of the considerations.

Series 2, Episode 4
In this episode Emma talks about the real costs of IVF and the lack of transparency around finances in the industry, how this makes it confusing when it comes to comparing clinics, particularly at home vs abroad and how to ensure you understand what total costs are before committing to a clinic for treatment.

Series 2, Episode 3
In this episode Emma discusses the fear lots of people have about having fertility treatment like IVF abroad.

Series 2, Episode 2
In this episode Emma gives tips to make the packing process less stressful by giving you what you really need to take with you when travelling abroad for fertility treatment like IVF.

Series 2, Episode 1
In the first episode of series two Emma talks you through what you really need to know about researching, planning and having fertility treatment abroad in Europe, like IVF, IUI, Donor Conception and Egg Freezing.

Bonus Episode
Emma breaks down and takes you through the steps you need to take to organise and have your fertility treatment abroad.

Bonus Episode
How to stay organised, calm and in control when planning fertility treatment abroad

Bonus Episode
In this Bonus episode Emma will tell you how you can join her free virtual masterclass to learn more about the positives and considerations of having IVF abroad.

Bonus Episode
In this episode Emma answers your questions about having fertility treatment in Europe
Series 1 of the podcast

Podcast 20
In the final episode in the series Emma answers some of your questions about having fertility treatment in Europe.

Podcast 19
In this episode Emma gives you her 7 top tips on how to survive the festive (or any holiday) season.

Podcast 18
In this episode Emma explores the things you need to consider to get the most out of your consultations with the fertility clinics abroad.

Podcast 17
Is having fertility treatment abroad too much hassle?
Emma explores the topic with you.
Emma explores the topic with you.

Podcast 16
In this episode Emma shares her first hand experience of how to deal with unwanted advice while trying to conceive and how to get the best support for you.

Episode 15
In this episode Emma starts the discussion around how having fertility treatment abroad works and in conjunction has a free downloadable short guide to the step by step process of having fertility treatment abroad.

Episode 14
How long will you need to be away from home for when having fertility treatment? Emma discusses some of the most likely scenarios to help you understand the time involved and some of the process.

Episode 13
n this episode Emma shares the 5 things she wishes she had known before having fertility treatment abroad.

Episode 12
Why asking for help is so important on your journey with infertility.
Emma shares her thoughts on why asking for help is so important on your journey with infertility, when it's time to ask for help and from who so you can get more of what you need and less of what you don't!
Emma shares her thoughts on why asking for help is so important on your journey with infertility, when it's time to ask for help and from who so you can get more of what you need and less of what you don't!

Episode 11
Emma shares her top money saving tips for fertility treatment abroad.

Episode 10
Emma shares her five top tips to help you find a safe and best fit fertility clinic in Europe.

Episode 09
Emma explores the importance of choosing the right destination for your fertility testing and treatment through things like IVF, IUI and donor conception in Europe. This episode will give you some top tips and food for thought to help decide where is right for you.

Episode 08
Emma explores the regrets she has from her journey with infertility, IVF and fertility treatment in the UK and abroad in Europe and she shares these to help you so that you don't have look back with any of the regrets she has.

Episode 07
In this episode Emma explores the barriers to IVF, IUI and other fertility treatment for people in their home countries and if there are more accessible options abroad for testing and treatment.

Episode 06
In the next episode in this mini series Emma discusses waiting in the word of infertility, IVF and fertility treatment and looks at ways to reduce that and to take back some control.

Episode 05
In today's episode Emma explores another of the reasons people are considering and choosing to go for fertility treatment abroad - having a holiday/break away at the same time! And is it really possible?

Episode 04
Today in the first episode of this mini series Emma looks at one of the reasons why people consider and then have fertility testing and/ or treatment abroad - costs

Episode 03
In this episode Emma explores if fertility testing and/or abroad could be right for you.

Episode 02
In today's episode Emma shares with you how she has become known as the IVF abroad expert and how you can utilise her knowledge through this podcast.

Episode 01
In this episode Emma shares with you her journey of primary infertility.

Podcast Trailer
An introduction to a podcast series on IVF abroad in Europe, infertility, trying to conceive and fertility treatment.
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