More Than DNA: Double Donor Conception, What you need to know with Emma Haslam, Your IVF Abroad

In this episode, we sit down with Emma Haslam, a fertility expert who runs a company specialising in IVF abroad and who has also personally built her family through double donor conception. Emma brings both professional insight and real-life experience to the conversation, making this a must-listen for couples who are just starting to explore donor conception or have been told it’s their best option.What we cover:What is double donation?We break down what double donor conception means, how it works, and why it might be recommended.Key things to considerWe talk about the emotional, ethical, and practical factors couples should think through before moving forward.Costs and logisticsEmma explains the typical financial landscape, what’s included, and what to expect when pursuing IVF abroad.How to choose a suitable donorWe walk through the practical steps of searching for and selecting a donor, including the questions to ask and the criteria to consider.Whether you’re just beginning to learn about donor conception or you’re ready to take the next step, this episode offers honest guidance, expert clarity, and a real-life perspective from someone who has been in your shoes.Following her own journey with infertility which led to the birth of her son via IVF abroad Emma Haslam has become the go-to independent expert guide for fertility testing and treatment in Europe. Since 2019 Emma has helped 100s of people globally struggling to conceive to start and grow their families.Emma has been featured in the national and international media, interviewed and featured in a book and is an advocate, writer and podcaster for the infertility community. Emma was a headline speaker at The Fertility Show in London 2025, and Judge at the European Fertility Care awards in 2024 and 2025.Emma is on a mission to make fertility testing and treatment globally more transparent, affordable, accessible, safe and supported for more people and she wants to put you firmly back in the driver’s seat of your fertility journey and give you the best chance of reaching your desired destination; growing your family.LinksWant to learn more about going abroad for fertility treatment? Start with my free training that will tell you everything you need to know.yourivfabroad.co.uk/freemasterclassIVF abroad podcast with Emma:yourivfabroad.co.uk/podcastConnect with Emma on Instagram:www.instagram.com/yourivfabroad.co.ukThe Fertility Suite offers in person Fertility Acupuncture with the UK's top Fertility Acupuncturists at 6 UK clinics and 5 Affiliate Clinics. Find your nearest clinic here. We also work online to help you get the answers you need to help you have a healthy pregnancy 🩷 We support: 📍Couples who are struggling to concieve 📍Couples suffering through miscarriage and recurrent pregnancy loss 📍Couples undergoing Assisted Reproduction Techniques such as IVF📍Anyone who wants answers and support on their road to a healthy pregnancyBook a discovery call with us to find out more 💜Find us on instagram @thefertility_suite