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Couple's IVF Dream Amidst Rare Condition
15 Jun
Summary
- Couple faces IVF costs after rare genetic condition diagnosis.
- They experienced three miscarriages and lost their newborn daughter.
- Fundraising for IVF with genetic testing abroad is ongoing.
Kelly Morshead and Pete Chaplin, a couple from Guildford, Surrey, are embarking on a fundraising journey for IVF treatment, including genetic testing abroad. This endeavor stems from Kelly's diagnosis of a very rare chromosomal condition, identified in late 2024, which significantly impacts her fertility. The couple has faced immense heartbreak, including three missed miscarriages and the loss of their daughter, Ava, in September 2025, just an hour after her premature birth at 22 weeks.
Their efforts to conceive naturally and through NHS-funded IVF have been challenging. Kelly's condition, described as 'case report rare' and potentially affecting one in 100,000 individuals, means standard IVF has yielded no genetically normal embryos. Facing prohibitive private costs in the UK, they are now seeking donations to fund further IVF rounds overseas. Despite their profound losses, the couple remains determined to become parents.
