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Staff at Waterstone Clinic recently announced that an Irish couple, who have one daughter with mucolipidosis, a rare and life-limiting genetic condition, delivered a baby, Megan, unaffected by the condition as a result of pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD). It is the first reported incidence in the world of successful PGD using karyomapping in the case… Continue reading New Diagnostic Test for Inherited Disorders

On New Year’s Day 2012, Colin finished chemo, battle-weary but still alive. Heidi was delighted to have Daddy back at home, though knew there were times she would have to be quiet, to let him sleep. To let him recover. At first he was seen every six weeks, then three months, then every six. Each… Continue reading Keeping Hope

Five-week-old Megan O’Connor is the first baby in the world to be born free of the rare genetic disease mucolipidosis as a result of pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) with karyomapping carried out at Waterstone Clinic. Megan O’Connor’s parents John and Emma were both carriers of the gene causing mucolipidosis and had a one-in-four chance of… Continue reading Newstalk Interview

Sheryl Ubelacker,  The Canadian Press Published Monday, April 13, 2015 12:43PM EDT                                                      In an analysis published Monday in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, the researchers say primary-care doctors need to counsel women that so-called social egg freezing isn’t insurance against future infertility and point out the high cost and medical risks of in-vitro fertilization. “It’s… Continue reading Women Considering Egg Freezing to Prolong Fertility

Avocados Avocados are full of minerals, vitamins, essential fats, protein, carbohydrate and fibre. They are a great source of vitamin E, which researchers have shown can be beneficial to improving the lining of the uterus and helping with embryo implantation. Butternut Squash Squashes are rich in beta-carotene, which helps with the production of the hormone… Continue reading Top 10 foods to help couples conceive…

Trying for a baby can be a time of excitement and anticipation, but for many couples, particularly as time goes on, it can also be a stressful waiting game which leaves people feeling powerless and frustrated. Many couples feel that it is beyond their control, but there are a number of simple measures you and… Continue reading Top 10 Tips When Trying For a Baby

Women are paying thousands for potentially dangerous fertility treatments  Tests and jabs offered by some private clinics branded ‘useless’ by doctor Some cost as much as £1,000 a time and are given to women repeatedly  Treatments’ side effects can range from mild headaches to meningitis  By Fiona Macrae, Science Correspondent for the Daily Mail Women desperate to become mothers… Continue reading Exposed: The Worthless Fertility Treatments that Can Cost Women £1,000

New legislation governing egg and sperm donation will be introduced in Ireland. No consultation took place with clinicians who actually carry out these treatments and, unsurprisingly, the result is extremely disappointing. Under the new Children and Family Relationship Bill, anonymous sperm and egg donation will be banned and a sperm donation register will be established… Continue reading Opinion: Children and Family Relationship Bill

We are holding meetings for practice nurses in our new clinics in Limerick and Waterford and would be delighted if you could join us for an update in fertility care. Date: Limerick Fertility: Tuesday 24th March Waterford Fertility: Thursday 26th March Agenda 6.00pm- 6.30pm:  Registration. Light refreshments will be served. 6.30pm- 7.30pm: “Fertility in Primary… Continue reading Limerick and Waterford Practice Nurse Meetings

Waterstone Clinic is delighted to announce that Dr Moya McMenamin, Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, has joined the team. Dr McMenamin graduated from UCD Medical School in 2003 with honours and completed specialist Obstetrics and Gynaecology training in Ireland in the Rotunda Hospital, National Maternity Hospital Holles Street, University Hospital Galway and Cork University Maternity… Continue reading New Consultant Post