Leeds fertility clinic helps former Chelsea and Liverpool goalkeeper Fran Kitching become a mum (opens original article in a new tab)

Fran Kitching, a former football goalkeeper, became a mother through fertility treatment and is advocating for more support for female athletes planning families, as a new partnership between Care Fertility and the PFA aims to provide education and guidance on fertility issues in football.

• Fran Kitching became a mother through fertility treatment at Care Fertility's Leeds clinic as part of a same-sex couple
• Care Fertility and PFA launched a partnership to provide fertility education and support for football players
• Female athletes often lack information about fertility and family planning during their careers
• Fertility is a taboo topic in professional sports, leading to difficult decisions without support
• Fran hopes her story will encourage open conversations about family planning in football