In this special mini-series of The Fertility Podcast, created in partnership with fertilityclinicsabroad.com, Natalie is joined by Joanna Jewell, Head of Patient Experience at IVF Media, to explore the ins and outs of going abroad for fertility treatment.
If you’re considering IVF outside of the UK, this series is here to help you make well-informed, confident decisions. From country-specific options to success rates and cost comparisons, Joanna shares expert insights, practical tips, and emotional support to guide you every step of the way.
What we discuss:
- The most popular IVF destinations for UK patients: Spain, Czech Republic, Portugal, Greece, and North Cyprus
- Key factors to consider when choosing a clinic abroad: distance, cost, treatment options, and personal comfort
- How donor anonymity laws vary by country and why they matter for future children
- IVF treatment costs abroad (and why cheapest isn’t always best)
- Using the IVF cost calculator from Fertility Clinics Abroad to plan your budget
- Why clinic success rates aren’t always comparable and what to ask instead
- Common pitfalls: compromising your boundaries or ignoring your gut feeling
- What to ask a clinic before booking and why personal match matters more than popularity
- Support for solo women, LGBTQ+ patients, and ethnic background considerations when choosing donor programs
- The role of IVF Media in providing holistic support from logistics and workplace planning to emotional guidance and post-treatment care
- Why timing, mindset, and communication (especially as a couple) are so key when choosing treatment abroad
Links & Resources:
Let’s Stay Connected
- Learn more at: fertilityclinicsabroad.com
- Follow on Instagram @fertility_clinics_abroad
- Try their IVF Cost Calculator
- Reach out to Joanna’s team via the website for tailored support
- Follow Natalie on Instagram: @fertilitypoddy
- Email Natalie: natalie@thefertilitypodcast.com
- Subscribe to The Fertility Podcast for more support, stories, and smart decision-making
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