events & resources for fertility & stress
fertility events in London
Online Open Evenings are now being held at some IVF clinics so that prospective parents can learn more and see how the clinic feels. These are free but you need to book in advance. Check each clinic website for dates. While most clinics offer general open evenings some offer some more specific events
CRGH offers online open evenings and Q&A webinars IVf Open Evenings, Egg Donation Open Evenings & Surrogacy Open Evening
fertility resources
Fertility Friend helpful information and charts for completing basal body temperature (BBT) charting to establish whether you are ovulating, and your hormone pattern through your cycle
British Fertility Society this public resources page has a helpful BFS Quick Guides section with explanations of tests, treatments and other support
Infertility Network international network with webinars and events relating to specific aspects of fertility
fertility blood tests
The Doctors Laboratory information about tests available which include Ovarian Reserve Profile, PCOS profile, Male Infertility Profile, and Comprehensive Semen Analysis. All tests require a request form.
pregnancy resources
hcg levels
a database to compare your hcg level in early pregnancy with other mothers - levels vary a lot! http://www.betabase.info/
stress resources
The Mindfulness Project offers excellent courses including the 8-week Mindfulness for Stress Reduction Course and many others. Recommended.
Mindfulness a practical guide to finding peace in a frantic world. an excellent book which includes a free CD with guided meditations
acupuncture information
British Acupuncture Council - search for acupuncturists near you
Acupuncture Childbirth Team (ACT) London - specialist team focusing on fertility, pregnancy & childbirth
https://www.findatherapy.org/acupuncture/liz_jeannet_2615.html