Resigned from job but trying to get pregnant

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I’ve just made the decision to quit my teaching job and look for a different career. The stress of the job is causing me high cortisol levels and will not help conception and could ruin ivf chances of success too. HOWEVER I am under care of fertility doctor, been told I have low egg reserves and partner has low sperm count. They have not ruled out getting pregnant naturally but recommended IVF - to start March/ April. I’m our recent appointment they were concerned about records of my genetic heart condition - so am waiting for the cardiologist to confirm it’s ok. They may not. Which would mean I would have to go private? I’m worried I’ve done a stupid thing quitting. My partners business isn’t doing that well…. And Although I will be payed until 1st September. I’m worried that if I got pregnant naturally this month I’d be screwed in terms of maternity pay…. Starting a new job pregnant….and what if I get sick doing ivf? I don’t know much about maternity rights and sick pay outside of the teaching industry. Any help and advice hugely appreciated

Hi, that sounds terribly stressful OP. I wonder is there an option to go part time instead of quit the job altogether ?
another school?
sympathies, former teacher and it is a really tough job at the best of times, especially when juggling the health and TTC stuff.

Could you apply for the supply list for your local council?

Hi OP, so sorry you're in this position

Is the concern around the genetic heart condition that you will pass it on? Or that it means you are at higher risk during treatments?
I am not sure either would mean you would need to go private ? A lot of clinics take both NHS and private patients so the treatment is essentially the same it's just the funding that's different. Look up your local CCG/ICB funding rules to double check what is says about MHS eligibility.

xx