In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) is the process of fertilization which happens outside the woman’s body. This process can typically take between 4 and 7 weeks for one cycle. IVF does not always result in a successful pregnancy. When a woman is undergoing suitability or receiving hormone treatment, she is not yet pregnant and does not receive the protected status of a pregnant employee.
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Nicky Ackerley BA(Hons)
Nicky is the owner of HR Support Consultancy. She has a BA(Hons) in Business Studies, is a member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development and has been a practising HR manager for more than 20 years. HR Support Consultancy has provided the BVNA Members Advisory Service (formerly known as the Industrial Relations Service) since it began in 2002.
To cite this article: Veterinary Nursing Journal • VOL 31 (12) • December 2016 pp357
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