Charity improving IVF support in Jersey, says mum

Denise de la Haye struggled to find support when she was trying to freeze her eggs

A Jersey mum says parents going through fertility treatment are getting support thanks to a charity in the island.

Denise de la Haye turned to Tiny Seeds for advice when she was trying to freeze her eggs for IVF treatment and was struggling with the process.

She now has two sons through IVF and said the charity and its founder, Chloe Fosse, provided the help that had been missing before Tiny Seeds was founded in 2021.

Tiny Seeds and founder Ms Fosse have been nominated for the BBC Radio Jersey Make a Difference Awards.

'Practical and helpful'

Ms de la Haye said she "didn't know who to go to" before reaching out to Tiny Seeds.

"Chloe was able to give really practical and helpful guidance and advice."

She added: "When you're going through something difficult, you want to be able to reach out to people who understand what you've been through and the support they give when you're expecting an IVF baby is also a great way to meet other families."

Ms de la Haye now helps Tiny Seeds organise fundraising events to ensure it can continue its work.

Chloe Fosse, from Tiny Seeds, said the support of people like Ms de la Haye means a great deal to her and the charity

Ms Fosse started Tiny Seeds after her own problems with IVF treatment to have her second child.

She said it was "a little bit humbling and overwhelming" to hear she had been nominated for the awards and it was "a privilege to go on that journey with people" to help them with their IVF treatment.

"It drives me seeing people still struggling and I want to make a difference for them because I struggled on my own trying to access IVF treatment," Ms Fosse added.

The winner of the BBC Radio Jersey Make a Difference Awards is due to be announced on Friday.