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Barry Roche, The Irish Times The birth of the first baby in the Republic following a technique to screen embryos for genetic conditions such as cystic fibrosis prior to implantation has been hailed as a major milestone for Irish reproductive medicine. Baby Bridget weighed in at a healthy 7lbs 9oz (3.4kg) at Cork University Maternity… Continue reading Birth of first baby screened for Cystic Fibrosis a milestone

The first birth following Pre-Implantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) carried out in Ireland has just been announced by Waterstone Clinic. A healthy baby girl was delivered safely at Cork University Maternity Hospital (CUMH) on Friday June 27th. Dr John Waterstone, Consultant Obstetrician at CUMH and Medical Director of Waterstone Clinic who delivered baby Bridget, said “we… Continue reading First Birth following PGD in an Irish Fertility Clinic

In addition to the many health risks such as cancer and heart disease, smoking also directly affects fertility in both women and men. Before beginning fertility treatment we strongly advise you to give up smoking to significantly improve your chances of becoming pregnant (Practice Committee of the ASRM, 2008). Effects of smoking on fertility in women:… Continue reading Smoking and Fertility

It is ideal for those who are thinking of starting a family or have been trying to conceive for a short time and would like an assessment of their reproductive health. Prior to your appointment, you will be asked to complete a questionnaire to allow a thorough assessment of your reproductive health. As well as… Continue reading Early Fertility Assessment

The world’s largest study on the effects of lifestyle on the quality of sperm has been published this week, with some surprising findings. Researchers at the universities of Manchester and Sheffield found that smoking cannabis can have a severe effect on male fertility, yet other lifestyle choices such as drinking alcohol and wearing tight briefs were… Continue reading Five surprising ways to boost your sperm count

Following the successful launch of two new outreach clinics in Limerick and Waterford, clinicians from the Waterstone Group, will host a free fertility information seminar in Fels Point Hotel, Tralee on May 27th. This patient information seminar will give practical advice to couples on how to maximise their chances of conception and will explain the… Continue reading Free Fertility Seminar in Kerry

Here are seven common misconceptions about getting pregnant: It takes a long time to get pregnant after stopping birth control pills. Many women think that, after they stop taking birth control pills, it will take them six to 12 months to get back to regular menstrual cycles, and that during this time, their chances of… Continue reading 7 Fertility Myths, Busted

The medical director of Waterstone Clinic, Dr John Waterstone, has called for the introduction of a new reporting system to increase transparency within the sector and help couples choose a clinic which has a proven track record for producing pregnancies. Dr Waterstone believes that more transparency is vital in the industry in order to protect… Continue reading Call for Fertility Clinics to Publish Success Rate Charts

By Sophie Borland and Scarlett Russell Mailonline 21 babies were born out of 253 fertility cycles between 1991 and 2012 Is the equivalent of around an 8% chance of conception Private clinics typically charge between  £5,000-£6,000 for egg freezing Career women who spend thousands of pounds freezing their eggs only have an 8 per cent chance of… Continue reading Rise in Number of Women Freezing their Eggs

Your Health When Trying For A Baby A healthy lifestyle has been proven to increase the chances of becoming pregnant naturally and is important for the short- and long-term health of your baby. It can also optimise your chances of becoming pregnant while receiving fertility treatment. Both you and your partner can make lifestyle changes… Continue reading Your Health When Trying For A Baby