We hope this guide brings you some comfort and makes the journey a bit easier to navigate.

How Couples Feel Before Their Clinic Visit

Feeling anxious, stressed, and uncertain, yet also relieved to finally be at a place that might help you welcome a deeply desired family member. It feels like a solution is close at hand, yet it's totally normal to still have all those feelings.

• Stressed about the unknown,
• Weary from the unsuccessful attempts,
• Anxious about treatment outcomes,
• Isolated, as your peers have families, leaving you feeling left behind.

Understanding Your Emotions

Realizing that these feelings are common and shared by many couples is crucial. But what can you do about them? Important tools for getting through this challenging time include support from doctors, therapists, and your loved ones, along with clear information and opportunity to process your emotions. At our clinic, we make sure to pay attention to these essential aspects, ensuring that you:

• Feel seen and understood,
• Hold onto hope that there's an answer out there for you,
• Find some comfort,
• Get advice and support from our experts, and
• Move forward together towards your dream.

Emotional Well-Being Strategies

Taking care of your mental and emotional health is just as important as looking after your physical health when you're trying to start a family. That's why, apart from our doctors' care, we provide our clients with discounted therapy sessions on the Hedepy platform, which offers a broad range of qualified psychotherapists. This way, you can easily find support and pick a therapist who really gets you. Our voucher lets you have two sessions each month, giving you a good amount of support and understanding.

Practical Steps

Finding the Right Clinic: A Space Where You Feel Welcomed

Choosing the right clinic is a big deal. It's not just about how skilled the doctors are or the fancy equipment they use. It's also about how comfortable you feel there and if they really listen to you.

Getting Your Questions Ready

With so much info online, it's still best to chat directly with our doctors since every IVF journey is unique. Use your first meeting to really dig deep and get the answers you need.

Here are some questions that many couples find helpful:

• What's the first step, and what should we brace ourselves for?
• Will we have the same doctor from start to finish?
• Are there extra things we can try to boost our chances of having a baby? How much will that cost?
• Who do I reach out to when I've got questions or concerns?

Your First Visit Is Here

If the thought of sitting in the waiting room makes you uneasy, don't worry—you're actually stepping into a place where your fears and anxieties can start to melt away.

Your first chat with us will take about 30 minutes. It's great if you both can make it, but if you need to come alone, that's okay too. We'll talk through your treatment options and help you understand the financial bits. We'll go over a health questionnaire together, diving into your medical history and any family health details, making sure we cover any questions you might have.

A Little Tip: If you start to feel overwhelmed, cyclic breathing can be a big help—start with a slow inhale, follow with a deeper breath to fill your lungs completely, and then gently exhale. Doing this for five minutes can really help calm those nerves (and it's a good trick for any stressful situation, not just your first visit to the IVF clinic).

After Your Visit

You've crossed a major milestone. If you've been feeling isolated in your journey up to this point, walking out of that clinic should give you a newfound sense of hope and relief. Take some time to let the day's experience really sink in. Talk it over with your partner, and why not treat yourselves to something fun or relaxing for the rest of the day? You deserve it. Now's the time to gear up for the exciting, albeit challenging, adventure that lies ahead.