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Fertility Nursing

Use this guide to find information resources about fertility nursing including books, reports and journal articles.

Last updated: 23/12/2024

Key Resources

Publication cover 非凡资源网 (2025) Transition from fertility to maternity care. 2nd edn. London: RCN.
Publication cover 非凡资源网 (2024) Advanced level practice for fertility nursing. London: RCN.
Publication cover 非凡资源网 (2024) Nurses performing ultrasound scanning in fertility care. London: RCN.
Book Cover 非凡资源网 (2024) Fertility preservation. 3rd edn. London: RCN.
Publication cover 非凡资源网 (2024) Male factor fertility. London: RCN.
Publication cover 非凡资源网 (2024) Education and career progression framework for fertility nursing. 3rd edn. London: RCN.
Publication cover 非凡资源网 (2023) Fertility care provision for the UK: position statement London: RCN.
Publication cover 非凡资源网 (2023) Fertility care and emotional wellbeing. London: RCN.
Clinical nurse specialist in endometriosis 非凡资源网 (2024) Clinical nurse specialist in endometriosis. London: RCN.
Report cover 非凡资源网 (2023) Female genital mutilation. RCN guidance for sexual health care. London: RCN.
Book Cover 非凡资源网 (2023) Female genital mutilation: an RCN resource for nursing and midwifery practice. 5th edn. London: RCN.
RCN-genital-examination-women 非凡资源网 (2023) Genital examination in women: a resource for skills development and assessment. London: RCN.
Book Cover 非凡资源网 (2020) Guidance for nurses and midwives to support those affected by domestic abuse. London: RCN.
Book Cover 非凡资源网 (2023) Modern slavery and trafficking: guidance. London: RCN.
Publication Cover 非凡资源网 (2021) Multiple births midwife standard: RCN guidance for midwifery and nursing. London: RCN.
RCN-conscientious-objection-termination-pregnancy 非凡资源网 (2024) Conscientious objection (termination of pregnancy/abortion care): position statement. London: RCN.
Publication cover 非凡资源网 (2024) Termination of pregnancy and abortion care: clinical guidance. London: RCN.
Book Cover 非凡资源网 (2023) Women’s health pocket guide. London: RCN.
RCN page on domestic abuse
RCN page on female genital mutilation
RCN page on modern Slavey and human trafficking 
RCN page on pregnancy and disability
Nursing and Midwifery Council (2018) The Code: professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses, midwives and nursing associates, London: NMC.
Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists: guidelines
We would like to thank the RCN Fertility Nursing member community for their input into the development of this subject guide.

Books

Book Cover Balen A H (2023) Infertility in practice. 5th edn. Boca Raton: CRC Press.
Book cover Grynberg M and Patrizio P (eds.) (2021) Female and male fertility preservation. Cham: Springer.
Book Cover Knight, J (2015) The complete guide to fertility awareness. London: Routledge
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Macklon N (2015) Case studies in assisted reproduction: common and uncommon presentations. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

Book Cover Melville C (2015) Sexual and reproductive health at a glance. Chichester, West Sussex: Wiley Blackwell.
Book cover Vaamonde D, Hackney A C and Garcia-Manso J M (eds.) (2022) Fertility, pregnancy, and wellness. Amsterdam: Elsevier.
Book Cover Watson R  (2015) Handbook of fertility: nutrition, diet, lifestyle and reproductive health. Amsterdam : Academic Press.

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Journals

British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Journals of interest for fertility. Use these links to see details of availability.
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British Infertility Counselling Association
Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority

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Upcoming events relating to this subject guide

  • 11 Nov 2025 Online

    Supporting patients through secondary infertility: Causes, guidance & emotional impact

    Secondary infertility can be a deeply distressing and often misunderstood journey for patients who struggle to conceive after a previous pregnancy. This webinar equips fertility nurses with essential knowledge on the causes of secondary infertility, the latest approaches to guiding patients through investigations and treatment options, and the emotional toll it can take. Through expert insights and practical strategies from Freda Cuffe, attendees will gain confidence in supporting and empowering patients facing this difficult fertility challenge.

Page last updated - 23/12/2024