Hoopsy’s fertility community is a free online community open to all women who are trying to conceive or going through fertility treatment. It is a safe space for women to chat, seek advice and connect with other women who really get what you are going through.
Lara – Hoopsy’s founder created the fertility community after her own experiences with IVF treatment to represent the support she wished was available. In this article, we take a quick look at the story behind the Hoopsy fertility community and how it can help women throughout their fertility journey.
Why an online fertility community?
Like many other women going through IVF, Lara found there’s nothing quite like talking to other women who have been where you are or are going through it right now. So, after launching Hoopsy’s eco pregnancy test and speaking to many women who have been through their own fertility struggles, she decided to set up the Hoopsy Fertility Community.
A survey we carried out earlier this year highlighted that nearly 30% of women feel isolated on their fertility journey. The online fertility community allows women from all over the UK to connect with each other and share experiences or ask questions day or night about anything. It doesn’t matter where you live or what your schedule looks like. The community is a safe place that is here for you when you need it. So whether you want to vent about something insensitive someone said or are looking for advice on the best fertility-boosting techniques from a certified expert, you can find what you need in the Hoopsy Fertility Community.
A support network like no other
When Lara went through her IVF treatment, she was most comfortable talking to other women who had either been through IVF themselves or were currently going through treatment. Simply because they really understood where she was, and she didn’t have to explain herself constantly. This got her thinking that there must be so many women out there who don’t have a support network to lean on outside their families. IVF and trying to conceive is an emotional journey for anyone to go through. Having someone who can honestly say they understand and gets how you feel can make a world of difference. The community allows women to access expert advice, support and friendship in one place.
Fertility education
One thing we also wanted to include in the community was educational material. Now we are not talking about anything scary like coursework or knowledge tests you need to pass!
We wanted to include resources, webinars and links to valuable expert advice and facts about IVF and trying to conceive to help cut through the noise of the internet. Which, let’s be honest, is full of conflicting information, and it can be hard to separate fact from fiction. So far, we’ve posted expert advice on boosting fertility and things to know before trying to conceive, and so much more. We want to continue providing expert-backed, free advice to all community members to help them throughout their fertility journey.
Final word
If you are going through your own fertility journey, whether you are TTC naturally or undergoing IVF treatment, we would love for you to come and join the Hoopsy fertility community. Make friends, ask questions and learn from our experts. The fertility community exists for women like you to feel empowered throughout your fertility journey.
