Your Path to Parenthood with CREATE Fertility Birmingham
Embarking on a fertility journey is a significant and deeply personal decision. For approximately [one in seven couples in the UK affected by infertility], finding the right clinic and the right approach is the first crucial step. With IVF treatment becoming an increasingly common path to parenthood, resulting in [one in 32 births in the UK], understanding your options has never been more important. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the unique, patient-focused fertility treatments available at CREATE Fertility Birmingham, a centre dedicated to a gentler, more natural, and highly personalised path to pregnancy.
Welcome to CREATE Fertility Birmingham
Located in the heart of the West Midlands at 6270 Bishops Court, Solihull Parkway, Birmingham, B37 7YB, CREATE Fertility Birmingham is a state-of-the-art fertility clinic offering a full range of advanced treatments. Licensed by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) since 2016, our mission is to provide effective, safe, and affordable fertility care tailored to each patient’s unique needs. As a leading centre for Mild and Natural IVF, we are pioneers in an approach that prioritises your health and wellbeing alongside the goal of achieving a successful pregnancy. Our clinic is conveniently accessible from Birmingham International airport and is just a short journey from Birmingham New Street station, which provides direct trains from across the UK. The location is easily accessible via the M42 motorway and the Alternative Bus services operate throughout the region. For those requiring accommodation, the Holiday Inn near Solihull offers convenient lodging for patients travelling from further afield.
Why Choose CREATE Fertility Birmingham? Our Unique Approach
Choosing a fertility clinic is about more than just success rates; it’s about finding a team and a philosophy that aligns with your values. At our Birmingham clinic, we stand apart by focusing on the quality of eggs, not just the quantity. Our approach is founded on working in harmony with your body’s natural menstrual cycle, using fewer drugs and reducing the stress and side effects often associated with conventional IVF. This patient-first philosophy ensures that your treatment is as comfortable and manageable as possible.
The CREATE Fertility Difference: Mild, Natural, and Personalised Care
Our entire methodology is built on a foundation of providing a safer and more woman-friendly experience. We believe that successful fertility treatment should not come at the expense of your physical or emotional health.
Why Mild & Natural IVF? A Gentler, More Effective Approach
Conventional IVF often involves high doses of stimulating drugs to produce a large number of eggs. In contrast, Mild and Natural IVF protocols use minimal or no stimulation drugs. This gentler approach aims to collect fewer, but higher-quality, eggs that have been selected by the body’s natural processes. The benefits are significant: a reduced risk of [Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS)], fewer side effects like mood swings and bloating, and a shorter treatment duration. This makes the entire IVF cycle less of a physical and emotional burden for the patient.
Embracing the “Healthy Woman” Philosophy
Our core belief is that a healthy woman is more likely to have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby. The “Healthy Woman” philosophy underpins every treatment we offer. By minimising drug dosages, we reduce the impact on your body, helping to maintain a more receptive uterine environment for the embryo to implant. This focus on your overall wellbeing—including considerations for luteal support medication and endometrial health—is integral to our definition of success, which extends beyond a positive pregnancy test to encompass the health of both mother and child.
Personalised Fertility Solutions for Every Journey
There is no one-size-fits-all solution in fertility care. Every patient who walks through the doors of our Birmingham centre receives a bespoke treatment plan designed by an expert fertility consultant. We consider your medical history, diagnostic test results, and personal circumstances to craft a protocol that offers you the best chance of success. Whether you are starting your first cycle or have had previous unsuccessful treatments elsewhere, our personalised fertility solutions are tailored to you.
Your Journey Begins: Initial Consultations and Comprehensive Diagnostics
A successful treatment outcome begins with a thorough and accurate understanding of your fertility. This diagnostic phase is the cornerstone of the personalised care you will receive at CREATE Fertility Birmingham.
The Importance of Your First Consultation
Your initial consultation is a pivotal meeting with one of our highly experienced fertility consultants. This is your opportunity to discuss your journey so far, ask questions, and understand your potential options. During your consultation appointments, the consultant will conduct a detailed assessment and review of your medical history and that of your partner. This collaborative conversation ensures you feel informed, empowered, and confident in the path ahead. The consultant will provide clinical advice tailored to your circumstances and explain your personalised fertility solutions. This first step is designed to provide clarity and establish a trusted relationship with your care team.
Advanced Fertility Testing for a Clear Picture
To build a complete picture of your fertility health, we utilise advanced diagnostic tests. Your consultation will include a comprehensive advanced 3D ultrasound scan, which provides detailed information about your ovarian reserve (antral follicle count), womb health, and blood flow to the ovaries and follicles—critical assessments of your egg reserves. Alongside this scan, blood tests are performed to assess key hormone levels, including E2 & LH levels to evaluate your menstrual cycle. For male partners, a detailed semen analysis is arranged to evaluate sperm health. These essential fertility tests provide the data needed to diagnose any underlying issues accurately, with Thyroid blood tests included where clinically indicated.
Crafting Your Bespoke Treatment Plan
Following your consultation and the review of your test results, your highly-experienced IVF consultant will create a tailored treatment plan. This plan outlines the recommended fertility treatment, whether it’s Mild IVF, Natural Cycle IVF, or another option, along with the specific protocol and next steps. We ensure you understand every aspect of the proposed treatment, including the timeline and what to expect during each stage of the cycle. This bespoke plan is your roadmap to parenthood, designed exclusively for you. You will receive a detailed report outlining your results and recommendations, allowing you to make decisions with confidence.
Understanding the IVF Process at CREATE Fertility Birmingham
Demystifying the IVF process helps reduce anxiety and allows you to feel more in control of your journey. At our Birmingham clinic, we guide you through each stage with care and expertise.
Ovarian Stimulation: Gentle and Effective Protocols
Unlike conventional IVF, our stimulation protocols are designed to be gentle. For Mild IVF, you will take a low dose of ovarian stimulation medication for a shorter period (5–9 days) to encourage the growth of a small number of high-quality follicles. In Natural Cycle IVF, no stimulation drugs are used; we simply track the development of the single egg your body naturally selects each month. This focus on quality over quantity is a hallmark of our approach.
Meticulous Monitoring Scans for Optimal Timing
Throughout your treatment cycle, you will attend the clinic for regular monitoring scans. These typically involve an ultrasound scan and sometimes blood tests to track the growth of your follicles and the development of your uterine lining. Our baseline scan at the start of your cycle establishes your individual baseline, allowing for precise personalisation. This meticulous monitoring allows your consultant to determine the perfect moment for egg collection, maximising the chances of retrieving mature, high-quality eggs.
The Egg Collection Procedure: Comfort and Care
The egg collection is a minor surgical procedure performed at our clinic under sedation to ensure your comfort. Guided by ultrasound, a specialist consultant uses a fine needle to collect the eggs from the follicles. The procedure is quick, typically lasting around 15–20 minutes, and our dedicated team provides attentive care throughout to ensure you feel safe and relaxed.
The Heart of the Process: Our Expert Embryology Lab
Once collected, your eggs are immediately transferred to our state-of-the-art embryology lab. Here, our qualified embryologists will fertilise the eggs with sperm from your partner or a donor. The resulting embryos are carefully cultured and monitored in a controlled environment for several days as they develop. This is the critical stage where our scientific expertise comes to the fore, nurturing the potential for a new life.
Embryo Transfer: The Moment of Hope
The embryo transfer is a simple and usually painless procedure. Your consultant will use a fine catheter to place the best-quality embryo (or, in some cases, two) into your uterus via fresh embryo transfer. This procedure is performed with ultrasound guidance to ensure precise placement. It represents a moment of hope and the culmination of the IVF treatment phase before the two-week wait begins.
Beyond the Transfer: Early Pregnancy Care and Support
After the embryo transfer, we continue to support you. You will be advised when to take a pregnancy test, and if the result is positive, we will schedule an early pregnancy scan at around 6–8 weeks. This scan confirms the viability of the pregnancy and checks for a heartbeat. We typically offer a follow-up consultation where our team remains available to answer questions and provide reassurance during this crucial waiting period and beyond. Luteal support medication is typically continued until 7–12 weeks of pregnancy if treatment is successful.
A Comprehensive Range of Fertility Treatments Beyond IVF
While we are specialists in Mild and Natural IVF, CREATE Fertility Birmingham is a comprehensive fertility centre offering a wide range of fertility treatments to help you build your family.
Exploring Other Fertility Options at CREATE Birmingham
We understand that IVF is not the only path to parenthood. Our clinic provides other effective treatments, including Intrauterine Insemination (IUI), fertility preservation (egg freezing), and treatment using donor eggs or sperm. Whether you are a single woman, a same-sex couple, or a heterosexual couple with complex fertility issues, our consultant will recommend the most appropriate and effective treatment for your specific circumstances.
Understanding Success at CREATE Fertility Birmingham
Success in fertility treatment is a deeply personal metric, but it is also measured through clinical data. We are committed to transparency and helping patients understand what our success rates mean.
What “Success” Means to Us: Healthy Pregnancies, Healthy Babies, Healthy Women
For us, success is not just a positive pregnancy test. Our ultimate goal is a healthy baby born to a healthy mother. Our focus on gentler treatment protocols is intrinsically linked to this objective. By prioritising egg quality and uterine health while minimising drug exposure, we aim for the safest possible pregnancy and the best possible long-term health outcomes for both you and your child.
Navigating HFEA Success Rates and CREATE’s Performance
All licensed fertility clinics in the UK are regulated by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA), which publishes verified success rates. We encourage all patients to view this data on the HFEA website and through the Choose a Fertility Clinic service. It’s important to interpret these rates carefully, considering factors like patient age and the specific type of treatment. Nationally, [the average IVF pregnancy rate using fresh embryos for patients aged 18–34 was 41% per embryo transferred in 2021]. Our clinic is proud of its strong performance and commitment to achieving excellent outcomes for our patients.
Financial Clarity: Understanding Your Investment in Fertility Treatment
We believe in complete transparency when it comes to the cost of fertility treatment. We strive to provide clear, upfront information so you can plan your finances without hidden surprises.
Transparent Pricing and Cycle Packages
At CREATE Fertility Birmingham, we offer clear pricing structures and cycle packages. We will provide you with a detailed cost breakdown before you begin treatment. This transparency allows you to understand the full financial commitment. While private treatment is a significant investment, [recent research found that patients in private clinics face an average cost of £12,977 per cycle], underlining the need for clear, itemised pricing—which we are committed to providing.
What’s Included: Understanding the Full Treatment Cost
Our treatment packages are designed to be as inclusive as possible. A typical IVF cycle cost will cover your monitoring scans, the egg collection procedure, embryology lab work, and the embryo transfer. We will clearly explain what is included in your specific cycle package during your consultation, ensuring you have a full understanding of the services covered. Our consultation pricing uses dynamic pricing based on clinic resource, with consultation prices varying from £200–£410 depending on the timing of your baseline scan. We provide a comprehensive price list and price guide to help you understand our exact costs with accuracy.
Addressing Potential Additional Costs
Potential additional costs may include advanced diagnostic tests like HyCosy (£495) or Hysteroscopy (£2,100), additional costs for genetic testing such as Karyotype (£295), Y Deletions (£195), or Cystic Fibrosis (£295), medication (which varies depending on your protocol), and any advanced embryology techniques that may be recommended, such as ICSI or embryo freezing. Detailed reports will be provided for all tests, and our team will discuss any potential additional costs with you from the outset, ensuring you can make an informed financial decision. We accept a range of payment options and offer list of services documentation for transparency.
Comprehensive Patient Support Throughout Your Journey
We know that fertility treatment can be an emotionally demanding experience. Our entire team is dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive support at every stage.
Your Dedicated Patient Support Centre
From your first enquiry to your final appointment, you will have access to our dedicated patient support centre. Available during our clinic hours of 09:00 – 14:00 and 09:00 – 17:00 depending on the day, our support team are your first point of contact for any non-clinical questions, helping with scheduling, paperwork, and providing a friendly, supportive voice on the other end of the phone. Operating Monday through Friday, this integrated support system ensures your journey through our Birmingham centre is as smooth and stress-free as possible. Our patient support service is equipped to handle your queries with empathy and efficiency.
Accessing CREATE Fertility Birmingham
Location: 6270 Bishops Court, Solihull Parkway, Birmingham, B37 7YB
Nearest Transport Links:
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Birmingham New Street Station provides direct trains from across the UK
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Birmingham International Airport is approximately one hour away
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M42 Motorway access for easy driving
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Holiday Inn and other accommodation options are available nearby for out-of-town patients
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Alternative bus services connect the clinic to local areas
Conclusion
Choosing CREATE Fertility Birmingham for your treatment means choosing a partner dedicated to a safer, gentler, and more natural approach to building your family. Our pioneering Mild and Natural IVF protocols, world-class scientific expertise, and unwavering focus on your health and wellbeing set us apart. We prioritise quality over quantity, crafting bespoke treatment plans that work in harmony with your body to give you the best chance of a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby.
Your path to parenthood starts with a simple conversation. We invite you to take the next step by booking an initial consultation with one of our expert consultants. Let us show you the CREATE Fertility difference and support you on your journey to success.
