Raquel Pascual

Nursing registration number - 35244

Raquel Pascual Beato is a nurse and psychologist specialised in assisted reproduction, healthcare management and patient support. She has more than 13 years of experience in the fertility sector, developing her professional career in clinical coordination, patient care, healthcare management, and fertility awareness and egg donor programmes.

She is currently Director of Fertility Awareness and Egg Donor Programmes at IVF-Life, where she works on fertility education, reproductive planning and information about treatment options.

Academic background

• Master’s Degree in Clinical Health Psychology, International University of Valencia, 2024–2026.
• Master’s Degree in Healthcare Management and Administration, International University of La Rioja, 2022–2024.
• Master’s Degree in Psychological Research, National University of Distance Education (UNED), 2017–2019.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, UNED, 2013–2017.
• Specialisation in Health Psychology and intervention in mental and behavioural disorders. Research pathway.
• University Diploma in Nursing, Autonomous University of Madrid. Hospital Universitario La Paz School of Nursing, 2008–2011.
• Languages: Spanish, English and French.

Professional experience

• 2025 – Present: Director of Fertility Awareness and Egg Donor Programmes, IVF-Life.
• 2022 – 2025: Managing Director, IVF Life Madrid – IVF-Life Group.
• 2012 – 2022: Nurse and Psychologist, IVF Life Madrid – IVF-Life Group.
• 2017 – 2019: Research Collaborator, Department of Basic Psychology I – UNED.
• 2011 – 2019: Lecturer, AforSA Formación S.L.
• 2011 – 2012: Specialist Care Nurse, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Intensive Care Unit.

Areas of expertise

Healthcare management in assisted reproduction, comprehensive patient support, fertility education and awareness, reproductive planning, egg donor programmes, clinical coordination, psychological support during fertility treatments and the humanisation of healthcare.

Areas of interest

Fertility education and awareness, reproductive planning, improving patient experience during assisted reproduction treatments, and the development of information and support programmes for donors and patients.

Research and publications

Research:

Collaborator at the Department of Basic Psychology I at UNED in a research line focused on experimental behaviour analysis.

Articles by Raquel Pascual

Stress during fertility treatment: What to do to reduce it

How to Talk to Family and Friends About Infertility: Guidance for Facing This Stage Together

Partner support during a fertility treatment