Our autumn production of 2025, Barrier(s) featured a deaf character who went though IVF (In Vitro Fertilisation) treatment. We asked a real life deaf mother who underwent IVF to share her experiences with the treatment as a deaf person. Michelle Goodwin tells her story in three videos in order to raise awareness of barriers deaf parents face in fertility clinics.

shared with michelle & kathy and curious north productions's permission

my experience with ivf as a deaf person

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For more information about fertility treatments and helplines for deaf people, we suggest starting at these places:

• • Explore fertility treatments
    There are many different fertility treatments, such as IVF and IUI. Read more about all the different treatments available and understand the risks involved. 
    → Read on HFEA (Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority)

• • In vitro fertilisation (IVF)
    IVF is one of many fertility treatments available, and it is the most common. The process involves fertilisation outside of the body, and you can read on to find out more information about IVF process.
    → Read on HFEA
    → Read on NHS

• • SignHealth
    SignHealth is a passionate and caring deaf-led charity working towards a future where there are no barriers to good health and wellbeing for deaf people.
    → https://signhealth.org.uk/
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  • SHOUT
    Text DEAF to 85258 a trained crisis volunteer will respond and reflect on what you’ve said. They will invite you to share the information you feel comfortable with.
    → https://www.crisistextline.uk/
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  • Deaf Rainbow UK
    DRUK provides information and resources for Deaf LGBTIQA+ people and everyone else.
    → https://deafrainbowuk.org.uk/