Care Team

At Ovumia, your care is provided by a highly skilled multidisciplinary team consisting of fertility specialists, IVF nurses, embryologists, laboratory professionals, clinic secretaries and therapists.

Your care team

Fertility specialist

A fertility specialist is a doctor specialising in obstetrics and gynaecology, with expertise in the investigation and treatment of infertility. Your doctor plays a key role throughout your treatment journey, including:

• Fertility investigations
• Medical procedures
• Treatment planning
• Assessments required by law

IVF nurse

An IVF nurse is a midwife or nurse specialising in fertility treatment. They guide, support and care for you throughout the different stages of your treatment.

Embryologist

An embryologist, also known as an IVF biologist, is a laboratory specialist responsible for handling eggs, sperm and embryos during fertility treatment.

Laboratory professional

A laboratory professional works closely with the embryology team and is responsible for collecting patient samples, performing laboratory analyses and supporting the day-to-day work of the laboratory.

Clinic secretary

A clinic secretary is a healthcare administration professional who helps ensure that your care journey runs smoothly. Their responsibilities include administrative support, billing, assisting the clinical team and welcoming and supporting patients at the clinic.

Therapist

A therapist provides professional support and counselling at different stages of life, including throughout the fertility treatment journey. This support may be provided by an experienced professional such as a psychologist or psychotherapist.