Bourn Hall Clinic

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Bourn Hall Clinic is a pioneering fertility clinic based in Bourn, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom. It was established in 1980 by Robert Edwards and Patrick Steptoe, who were instrumental in the conception of the world's first In vitro fertilisation (IVF) baby, Louise Brown, in 1978.

History[edit | edit source]

The Bourn Hall Clinic was founded with the aim of providing a comprehensive assisted reproductive technology service, including IVF and other fertility treatments. The clinic is housed in a beautiful and historic mansion, which provides a serene and comforting environment for patients undergoing fertility treatments.

Services[edit | edit source]

Bourn Hall Clinic offers a wide range of fertility treatments, including IVF, ICSI, egg donation, sperm donation, embryo donation, surrogacy, and fertility preservation. The clinic also provides counselling services to support patients throughout their fertility journey.

Achievements[edit | edit source]

Bourn Hall Clinic has been at the forefront of advancements in fertility treatment. It was the first clinic in the world to achieve a live birth following IVF treatment. Since then, it has helped thousands of couples to conceive and has contributed significantly to the development of new fertility treatments and techniques.

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