Contributors

Tone is one of the senior editorial contributors and head of the UK editorial team.

Craig Reisser, a parent via egg donation and surrogacy, shares some expert advice for intended parents looking for answers about where they can build their families through international surrogacy.

With over 30 years experience Dr Jon's Klinikk Hausken is the largest private IVF clinic in Norway.

Kate is an author and journalist who has written four books about fertility and frequently appears on television and radio as an expert on the subject.

Kathy is a booster of fertility, calmer of hormone havoc and soother of modern life madness. She uses food, lifestyle changes and complementary therapies to help women achieve their health and life goals, including the baby of their dreams.

Liz is a partner in the family law team at Laytons Solicitors with over 25 years' experience in the field. She has a particular interest and expertise in the law relating to children and fertility.

Russell is a cognitive hypnotherapist specialising in fertility at his Harley Street clinic. He is the National Council of Hypnotherapy’s fertility advisor and founder of The Fertile Mind a fertility hypnosis programme.

I’m Andrew Loosely, the Natural Fertility Expert and over the past 20-years I’ve helped thousands of people around the world to enhance their fertility, to create the healthy babies they dreamed of – all with my 3 simple but effective steps to pregnancy, that you can now discover too!

A'ndrea is a Reiki Master and Holistic Fertility Specialist. She uses a combination of reiki, intuition and mindset coaching to move women through the emotional and physical blocks that are impeding them from conceiving naturally.

I write popular and commissioned biographies and history, specialising in Australian characters and themes I also do medical writing and occasional freelance journalism on social & medical issues

Dexeus Mujer was set up in 1935 by Santiago Dexeus Font (1897-1973) to provide care for patients needing obstetric and gynaecological treatment in a hospital environment.

Dr. Jodie Peacock is a Naturopathic doctor in Canada who runs the online program, Enhance Fertility Bootcamp.

After completing her PHD and post-doctoral placement Caroline worked as a clinical embryologist at the London Fertility Centre, Harley Street and senior embryologist at the IVF Unit at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.

Dr Marilyn Glenville PhD is the UK’s leading nutritionist specialising in women’s health. She is the Former President of the Food and Health Forum at the Royal Society of Medicine and the author of a number of internationally best-selling books including her book ‘Natural Solutions to PCOS’.

I'm a registered dietitian nutritionist, certified aromatherapist, and certified lactation counselor from San Diego, CA. I currently live in Alexandria, VA.

Pradeepa is a Fertility Coach with 8 plus years of professional coaching experience. Having gone through 12 years of infertility herself with 3 miscarriages, 3 IUI and 8 IVF failures including 3 donor cycles and diagnosed with unexplained infertility, Pradeepa understands the pains and struggles of going through infertility. Her mission as a Fertility coach is to help women, men and couples infertility journey SUCK LESS! She strongly believes that people who feel empowered during their infertility have a more positive experience irrespective of the outcomes.

I spent £20,000, underwent 4 rounds of IVF & wrote a book about our journey, before we realised our situation had a name - Secondary Infertility.

I am now dedicated to raising awareness, removing the stigma and offering understanding to families struggling to conceive.

I was one of the lucky ones in that my difficult journey had a happy ending and my son Zac now has twin siblings, Anya and Xavier and we live with Daddy Jason in East Yorkshire.

Emma Cannon is a fertility and women's health expert, registered acupuncturist, founder of the Emma Cannon Clinic, and a mentor and speaker.

A level 3 personal trainer and nutritionist, Lucy is the ex-Fitness Editor for Health & Fitness Magazine and Men's Fitness. She now writes for the likes of Glamour, BodyFit, Weight Watchers and Waitrose Magazine. She is also an expert in pre and post-natal fitness and expecting a bouncing baby girl in January.

Founded in Marbella in 2012, FIV Marbella is a reference assisted reproduction clinic on the Costa del Sol and has offices in Málaga, Barcelona, Milan and Madrid. Formed by a multidisciplinary group of medical professionals; we have ISO 9001 accreditation, which certifies the quality of all our treatments. For us, each patient is unique and each case is a challenge.

As a trained fertility therapist, my goal is to help you feel more empowered, connected, and hopeful while you work towards defining and finding your family. I understand how encompassing the stress related to the medicalization of reproduction can be and am here to help you gain a better quality of life while you continue on this journey.

Jessica Hepburn is one of the UK's leading patient voices on fertility, infertility and assisted conception. Having been through eleven rounds of IVF, she has become a pioneer in raising awareness of what it means
to struggle to create the family you long for.

Kelly is the Founder of The Dovecote: Childless Support Organisation. She is an expert in providing fertility support for those at any stage of their journey and beyond.

The first of its kind, independent infertility sherpa service offering individuals bespoke practical and emotional support and companionship before, during and after fertility treatment.

Dr Justine Butler is a Senior Researcher & Writer, Viva!Health.

The Reproduction Unit of Vistahermosa is one of the most advanced units is Europe. Our team of specialists consists of Gynaecologists, Embryologists, Andrologists, Geneticists, Anesthetists, Nurses, Clinical Assistants and Administration personnel with a common objective, to give a personal assistance to every patient.

Words are my favourite things. I eat them for breakfast, I make them work for my tea, and I believe that I can create the right combination of words for your business or publication. Whether you are looking for a pen to whip a press release into shape, some web-based copy to really shine, or an insightful feature for your publication, I have the tools to make it happen.

Mum of two. Fertility writer, blogger and advocate and author of 336 Hours.

Colette Assor Lic Ac MBAcC AFN is a licensed acupuncturist with 20 years clinical experience. She has a special interest in Fertility and all aspects of Women’s Health. Colette runs Acupuncture Works London: Clinics based in North London. www.acupunctureworkslondon.co.uk

Dr. Rishma Walji is a licensed and registered Naturopathic Doctor, Acupuncturist and PhD. She has a unique balance of scientific, evidence-based knowledge and natural, holistic healing experience. What she's learned is that there are options. There are steps you can take, once you learn how things work. Rishma works with families of all kinds along their journey to parenthood (fertility, pregnancy and post partum recovery). She has dedicated her career to teaching people how to understand their bodies and their physiology, empowering them to manage the things that are in their control and ultimately achieve lasting results.

Cassie has practised Homeopathy for the last 11 years, first in London and now in Bristol. She also lectures, provides practical courses and supervises students.

She specialises in natural hormonal health and the treatment of infertility.

Bryan Woodward is the Person Responsible at X&Y Fertility, a new fertility clinic in Leicester specialising in male fertility, and low-tech fertility treatments such as IUI and DI. Bryan is co-editor of the book ‘Male Infertility: Sperm Diagnosis, Management and Delivery’ which covers all aspect of male fertility for professionals and patients.

Sarah is a Fertility Support Consultant. She works with Fertility professionals to enhance their patient experience and success ratesby helping them create a strong emotional support service. To find out how she can support your clinic, or visit her website for more information.

I am a Hormone Alchemist - passionate about fertility and women's hormone health integrating Western science with traditional medicine and yogic philosophy.

Hi I'm Naomi. After my first round of fertility treatment failed I was exhausted, depressed and was having panic attacks. My fertility clinic suggested that I undertake a mindfulness-based stress reduction course. I did and the result has been life changing. The course opened my eyes to how our thoughts and feelings shape our lives and how our bodies respond to our thinking, anxious thinking = anxious body.

Mother, wife, journalist- living in Paris and writing about the infertility struggle for couples around the world.

Susan is a Fertility Yoga Teacher, RYT and Host of Goddess Momma Fertility Podcast.

Susan’s commitment as a student and teacher of yoga + meditation began over 10 years ago when she found the practice in an invisible ashram deep in the vortexes of Sedona. This is where she was trained in classical Hatha yoga paired with the sister sciences of Ayurveda, Meditation, and Vedic Astrology. Over the years, Susan
extensively studied various styles of yoga and meditation with an emphasis on women’s health. Borrowing pearls of wisdom from each of these forms and from the incredible array of teachers, she has guided thousands of students to connect back with their true self. After Susan’s own struggle with fertility, she knew whom she was meant to touch. It was through her own healing that Susan is now able to offer her students the self-healing tools they need on their journey to mommahood.

Stephanie conceived her miracle son at 43 with no major medical intervention, after just a year of trying and despite less than a 2 percent chance. She can help you create the family of your dreams and a life you love.

I am the owner and Principal of the School of Natural Therapies. I must begin by saying that I feel honoured and excited to be the proud owner and Principal of a school that has had an excellent reputation for the past 25 years!

Rebecca founded Fertility Fact Checker during her fertility treatment journey that led to two perfect girls after being frustrated at the lack of reliable information available.

I’m a young woman, 35 now and diagnosed early menopause or Premature ovarian failure.

Currently navigating my way through double donation to become a solo mum.
My blog and instagram share my journey and research and feelings I’ve stumbled along the way.

Fiona's Awakening Fertility Program has been helping women and couples have happy, healthy babies since 2007.

There are many challenges faced by couples who want to get pregnant naturally to start or extend their existing family.

Institut Marquès is a tertiary care referral centre treating infertile patients throughout the globe. London, Dublin, Barcelona.

Professor Sheena Lewis’ research has focused on male infertility; specifically, sperm DNA quality. Her goal has been to identify causes and treatments by developing novel biomarkers.

Mike Berkley was the first acupuncturist in the United States to specialise in the care and treatment of infertility.

Hi, my name is Lisa Attfield and I am a mum of three young children. I've used Yoga for more than 15 years to achieve relaxation, inner peace and help myself on the road to fertility and motherhood. For more information please do get in touch.

Jodi Sky Rogers is a Feminine Healing Coach and Author. Her personal experience with PCOS and Fertility challenges over the past six years inspires her to support women going through similar experiences. She is passionate about creating soulful fertility, mindfulness and TTC self-care resources and tools to support women on their fertility journey. She is the author of Flowering Within and Wild Essence.

A natural fertility "eggspurt" since 2000, Julie Chang specializes in helping women of advanced maternal age get pregnant naturally or with IVF. Using a powerful blend of holistic therapies with the latest research-backed approaches, women in their 40s have been able to conceive with her help. For more tips on how to improve your fertility naturally, visit www.FertilityEggspurt.com.

Jacqueline is an accredited counsellor, psychotherapist and qualified acupuncturist specialising in fertility.

I am an infertility counseling specialist helping women learn to thrive while trying to conceive.