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The baby, due next month, will be born unaffected by mucolipidosis — a rare inherited metabolic disorder where growth usually stops before a child reaches the age of two. Most people born with mucolipidosis do not survive past early childhood. The couple already have two children, one of whom is healthy and one severely affected… Continue reading Fertility clinics world-first in halting genetic disease

The couple, who were treated at the Waterstone Clinic – one of only two fertility centres in Ireland licensed to carry out PGD – have a daughter with the rare disease, mucolipidosis. This is an inherited metabolic disorder which results in growth stopping around the age of two. Most of those affected do not live… Continue reading World first for Irish fertility clinic

Waterstone Clinic announced that an Irish couple, whose daughter has the rare genetic disease mucolipidosis, are expecting a baby unaffected by the life limiting condition as a result of pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD). It is the first reported incidence in the world of successful PGD with karyomapping in the case of mucolipidosis. Karyomapping is a… Continue reading World first for Waterstone Clinic with PGD

Since this scheme was first rolled out in 2010, a total of 70 fertility grants have been awarded to members. How much funding is available? The value of the grant for first-time applicants is €3,000. The value of the grant for second-time applicants is €2,000. Applicants can now apply a third time to this scheme.… Continue reading The Cystic Fibrosis Ireland Fertility Grant Scheme 2015 – Now Open

  Many may not wish family and friends to know about their problems and so find dealing with the subject of starting a family difficult and isolating. Men and women tend to have different emotional responses to conception difficulties, and it’s not unusual for tensions to arise due to lack of discussion. Sadness and loss… Continue reading Coping with Infertility

What can we do to care for our relationship? Communicate Communication means talking to your partner. It is very important to talk openly about any fears or worries you might have. Discuss your fears If you are having difficulties becoming pregnant you may have many fears such as not becoming pregnant, financial worries or fears… Continue reading Caring for your relationship during fertility treatment

If you are overweight, have an overall target of losing 5-10% of your body weight Set a realistic goal: aim to lose 1 – 2lb per week Eat breakfast each day Make a fruit salad in the morning and keep in the fridge to snack on throughout the day Monitor portion sizes by using a… Continue reading Helpful tips to improve your health and promote weight loss:

Adding these five foods to shopping cart can help you to pivot away from heavily processed food choices, and find your path to optimal health, and perhaps, increased fertility. WalnutsFertility discussions usually focus on women’s aging ovaries, but we all know it takes two to tango. And research suggests that for men, a couple of… Continue reading 5 Foods to Boost Fertility

1. Ease back on the Nespressos – scientific studies vary in their conclusions and it’s difficult to separate caffeine intake from other lifestyle factors but some research suggests too much caffeine can reduce sperm count. Don’t forget the caffeine in fizzy drinks and when ordering from the big coffee chains ask for one shot, not two.… Continue reading Seven Things to Boost Male Fertility

Early in 2014, I set myself a challenge: to decide whether or not to freeze my   eggs. I was 42, single and childless. But I had a great life. How much did I really   want to change it by having a baby? Would I ever meet a suitable partner?   Did I really want to be… Continue reading Egg freezing: How I made an Agonising Decision over my Fertility