I retrained as a counsellor following my own journey of recurrent pregnancy loss, secondary infertility and IVF. My first child was born in 2019 and although I loved him deeply, adjusting to motherhood was tricky. A traumatic birth, followed by breastfeeding challenges meant that it took a little while for me to find my feet and build a sense of confidence in this new role.

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When we decided to try for another baby I was faced with a different set of challenges. Whilst I was able to get pregnant easily, my body was unable to hold onto the pregnancies, resulting in recurrent pregnancy loss and unexplained secondary infertility. This time was filled with intense isolation, grief and sadness. Having pregnancy loss after pregnancy loss changed me forever. It questioned who I was, what my future would look like, and what was happening in my body. I lost trust in my body and its ability to function as it should, and it forever changed how I talk and approach infertility.  

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My husband and I eventually chose the path of IVF and in 2022 we were fortunate to welcome our second child. During this period I sought the help of a lovely counsellor to help me work through the myriad of feelings that came with having experienced traumatic loss, infertility and IVF treatment. This experience was invaluable and showed me just how helpful having the right support can be. Having a safe and supportive space to talk about your feelings can make a world of difference — it helps you feel seen, heard, and understood.

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I am passionate about supporting women and couples through the emotional ups and downs of fertility treatment, pregnancy loss, birth, and the often-challenging journey to parenthood.