As a same sex couple, we felt relaxed and at home

Having started our journey to parenthood at a London Clinic and 3 unsuccessful IUI attempts later, we came across Herts & Essex Fertility Centre online and knew it was time to make the switch. We felt unhappy with the service we’d received and more like a number, rather than people desperate to be parents. 

From the very first phone call enquiry we made, everything changed. The staff were so lovely, so friendly and kind and understood us. As a same sex couple, we felt relaxed and at home visiting the clinic and meeting everyone, who made our experience so warm and personal. Within a couple of visits, we were on first name terms and you just felt like everyone genuinely cared and it’s more than just a job.

As we started to make our way through tests and paperwork, Herts & Essex were with us every step of the way, silently holding our hand and encouraging us. 

In November 2024, we got that phone call to tell us all our wishes had come true, and that nearly 2 years after our journey began, we got to hear the words “you’re pregnant”. 

Going for our first scan and seeing our little baby on that screen was something we will never forget, and staff giving us both hugs was lovely! 

In July this year we finally met our little baby girl and became Mummies. We cannot thank the clinic and the whole team enough for their care, precision, communication and compassion throughout. We look forward to attending our first summer party next year! 

Samantha & Sarah