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Fertility Isn’t Just A Women’s Issue

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Dedicated to raising awareness of #fertility issues in the workplace, educating companies about the reality of #IVF at work & support that is needed.

Grief doesn’t disappear when someone returns to wo Grief doesn’t disappear when someone returns to work. For men who have experienced baby loss, going back to work can bring a whole new set of challenges. ❓How do you explain what you’re going through? ❓What do you say when someone asks how you’re doing? ❓And what happens when everyone assumes you’re coping? Today begins Baby Loss Awareness Week, and we’re so excited to be partnering with @tommys for a free webinar, Supporting Men Through Baby Loss 💛 Together, we’ll explore the challenges men face following baby loss, the impact on their working lives and, importantly, how employers can offer more meaningful support. 📅 Wednesday 14th October 2026 ⏰ 12:00pm–1:00pm BST 💻 Free, online and recorded Join us at the link in our bio.
The impact of baby loss can shape every single par The impact of baby loss can shape every single part of someone’s life. It can affect their concentration, confidence, relationships and ability to move through an ordinary working day. There’s no single timeline and no standard response that’ll be right for everyone, which can make it difficult for employers and colleagues to find the “right” words. It’s a topic we’re passionate about highlighting throughout the year, but especially during Baby Loss Awareness Week happening next week, which takes place from 9 to 15 October. We’ll continue this important conversation at The F Word at Work Live on 3 November, when Julianne Boutaleb, Consultant Perinatal Psychologist at Parenthood in Mind, joins us for her spotlight session: 🎤 *Underneath It All: The Psychological Reality of Fertility at Work* Julianne will explore the emotional impact that can accompany fertility experiences, including loss, and help employers consider whether their current support meets people where they actually are. 📅 Tuesday 3 November 2026 📍 Deutsche Bank, London 🕛 Networking from 12pm, event from 1pm Explore the programme and book your ticket at the link in our bio.
“Fine thanks 👍” Sometimes, those two words are do “Fine thanks 👍” Sometimes, those two words are doing a lot of heavy lifting. For men navigating baby loss, returning to work can mean putting their grief to one side, trying to carry on as normal and answering questions about their weekend when they're struggling just to get through the day. The quotes in these slides from our community members are a stark reminder of how isolating loss can be, particularly when so much of the conversation and support around baby loss focuses on the birthing parent. For Baby Loss Awareness Week 2026, we're joining forces with @tommys to host a free webinar: Supporting Men Through Baby Loss 💛 We'll explore how baby loss affects working life, why men can struggle to access support and what employers, managers and colleagues can do differently. We'll also be sharing a free downloadable dos and don'ts guide to help you put what you've learned into practice. 📅 Wednesday 14th October 2026 ⏰ 12:00pm–1:00pm BST 💻 Free and online 🎥 Recording available to everyone who registers Whether you work in HR, wellbeing, management or simply want to better support a colleague, we'd love you to join us. Register for free at the link in bio. #BabyLossAwarenessWeek #BabyLossAwarenessWeek2026 #FertilityMattersAtWork #BabyLoss #WorkplaceWellbeing
We’re delighted to welcome @planyourbaby as a spon We’re delighted to welcome @planyourbaby as a sponsor of this year’s F Word at Work Live Summit 🎉 Plan Your Baby was founded with a vision to provide the highest quality fertility care anywhere, creating comprehensive end-to-end assessment, treatment and monitoring services where clients feel supported and cared for throughout their journey. Their approach recognises that fertility care goes beyond treatment itself, and that people need support throughout the different stages of their experience. At Fertility Matters at Work, we know how much people can be juggling while navigating fertility treatment alongside their careers, which is why we’re so pleased to have Plan Your Baby supporting this year’s event. A huge thank you to Plan Your Baby for being part of The F Word at Work Live. We’re so pleased to have you involved! 💛 You can learn more about this event and the amazing line-up of panellists and speakers at the link in our bio.
We’re beginning to share the shortlisted organisat We’re beginning to share the shortlisted organisations and people for November's Fertility Friendly Employer Awards this week. We’re SO excited to celebrate the incredible organisations and individuals doing exceptional work in this space 🎉💛 Behind every nomination is someone pushing for better support, more open conversations and workplaces where people navigating fertility and different paths to parenthood feel seen and understood. Over the coming days, we’ll be revealing the nominees across each of our award categories and celebrating the work they’re doing to create more Fertility Friendly workplaces. We can’t wait for you to meet them! 👀🏆 Read more about the judges, our host (Emma Barnett!) and our categories at the link in our bio. And make sure to grab tickets for this conference that's unlike any others. You won't want to miss it 🎟️ #FertilityFriendly #FertilityFriendlyEmployerAwards #FertilityMattersAtWork #FertilityAtWork #WorkplaceWellbeing
“The drive to and from work was the only time I co “The drive to and from work was the only time I could process. Shouting, crying, blasting music just to block the thoughts. Then you step out of the car and it's all 'Hi, how was your weekend?' Be normal. Be normal.” This is a quote we heard recently that stuck with us. It echoes something we often hear from men navigating fertility treatment and loss alongside their partners: feeling they need to be strong for someone else while finding little space for their own emotions. At FMAW, we’re passionate about highlighting that baby loss affects men and non-birthing partners too. Their grief can go unseen, especially at work, where carrying on as usual can hide how much someone is struggling. For colleagues and managers, knowing what to say or do can feel difficult. That uncertainty can leave people without the support they need. To mark Baby Loss Awareness Week 2026, FMAW and @tommys are joining forces for a free webinar: Supporting Men Through Baby Loss. We’ll bring together lived experience and expert guidance to explore how baby loss affects working life, what good support looks like and the difference employers can make. You’ll leave with a free downloadable dos and don’ts guide to help you put what you’ve learned into practice, with time for a live Q&A too. 📆 Wednesday 14th October ⏰ 12pm–1pm 💻 Free, online and recorded 👥 For HR, people and wellbeing teams, managers, and ERG and network leads The recording will be shared with everyone who registers. 🔗 Register at the link in our bio. Please help us reach the people who could benefit by sharing this with your colleagues and networks ♻️
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