Navigating silent grief: How employers can support employees through baby loss
Every year, an unsettling statistic resounds across the UK – at least 1 in 4 pregnancies end in miscarriage. This striking number implies a significant portion of your workforce has, or will, experience this traumatic event. Our new research, conducted by Censuswide in partnership with the British Infertility Counselling Association...
The long road to PCOS diagnosis
Over 1 million people in the UK are living with undiagnosed polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). But is this just another period problem for women to learn to live with, or is the long and complex road to diagnosis something employers should be doing something about?
Miscarriage in the workplace – the do’s and don’ts
Experiencing a miscarriage is massively traumatic, both physically and emotionally, with long-term feelings of grief and loss. Whether you’re a close friend, family member, colleague or line manager, this is a difficult issue to tackle. But it needs to be tackled – with sensitivity.
Our Nursing Hero: Interview with Francesca Steyn
We sat down to interview one of our nursing heroes: Francesca Steyn, Chair of the RCN's Fertility Nursing Forum and VP Clinical at Peppy.
The Taboo Health Issues Impacting Women’s Mental Health
In this Mental Health Awareness Month, it's time we break the silence and destigmatize taboo health issues that affect millions of women globally.
3 easy tools for managing anxiety
Are you feeling tense? Afraid? Are you worried about what lies ahead? Anxiety can leave you feeling stuck and make life a struggle. Healthy Minds Lead Practitioner, Linda Gillham shares three techniques to help you cope. Quick facts When you are anxious your sympathetic nervous system tells you that there...
Looking after your emotional wellbeing during fertility treatment
It’s incredibly important to look after your emotional wellbeing when you’re going through fertility treatment. This can be a challenging and – at times – distressing period. Taking care of yourself and your partner is incredibly importance. Peppy’s Director of Fertility Services, Francesca Steyn, explains what you can do to...
Exploring different fertility treatments
There are many ways to have a baby. The most important thing you can do when making a decision about having fertility treatment is making sure you’re well informed. Francesca Steyn, Director of Peppy’s Fertility Services, gives you alternative options. Quick facts – IVF is a common fertility treatment, but...
LGBTQ+ and Fertility – How to offer inclusive support
At Peppy, we believe that everybody’s health journey matters. Every fertility journey matters regardless of your sexual orientation, gender identity, or how you choose to grow your family. However, choosing non-traditional methods of family building may lead to some issues traditional workplace support for parents may not cover. The panel...
Stress and fertility – what’s the connection?
Whether your journey to parenthood is smooth-sailing or you encounter challenges along the way, stress is often a big factor when it comes to planning a family and fertility treatment – no matter your circumstance. But there’s good news – following a balanced lifestyle may help boost your fertility, says...
This year, Baby Loss Awareness Week is being recognised between 9-15 October. Here, Peppy user, contributor and journalist, Sam Rider, shares his personal story of miscarriage and highlights how the way we talk about miscarriage and baby loss needs to change. 1 in 4 The sad reality is that miscarriage...
6 ways to manage your emotions when trying to conceive at Christmas
When you’re trying to conceive, comments from family can be a lot to deal with – especially during the Christmas period. Peppy’s Emotional Support Mentor Kelly Da Silva shares tips on how to cope. For many people, Christmas is often viewed as ‘the most wonderful time of year’. But for...
