‘In my head was always ‘the man and the baby’… but the man side didn’t happen’ Genna McAuliffe’s beautiful little boy, Harry, is the image of her: all fair hair and rosy cheeks. The pair beam at each other with mirrored wide smiles. But if you look closely at the shape of Harry’s mouth, you… Continue reading “I couldn’t live without trying for a baby”
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National Fertility Clinic opens in Cork
Irish-owned Waterstone Clinic, formerly known as Cork Fertility Centre, has opened a state-of-the-art national centre of excellence at Lotamore House in Cork. The 13,000 sq ft advanced fertility unit is a major architectural and technological achievement and features a world-class laboratory with the latest embryology technology. The new development has also brought a significant boost… Continue reading National Fertility Clinic opens in Cork
Tips for choosing a Fertility Clinic
Tips for choosing a Fertility Clinic When choosing a fertility clinic, there are some important factors consider: 1. What services are offered at the clinic Research the services the clinic offers and ensure the treatment options suit your requirements. Some clinics offer a full range of services and other clinics offer a limited amount of… Continue reading Tips for choosing a Fertility Clinic
15 ways to become fertility aware in 2017
For many people the New Year can be a time to embrace new beginnings and focus on where you are and where you want to be.Whether actively trying for a baby or planning a family at a later stage in life, reproductive health is hugely important for both men and women. Simple things like lifestyle… Continue reading 15 ways to become fertility aware in 2017
Majority of ‘add-on’ fertility treatments not supported by science
There is no evidence the majority of “add-on” treatments commonly marketed by private fertility clinics improve chances of having a baby, a damning new study reveals. An investigation by Oxford University found 26 of 27 routinely offered procedures, some costing more than £3,000, have no rigorous research justifying claims they are effective. Investigators discovered that one… Continue reading Majority of ‘add-on’ fertility treatments not supported by science
“Desperate Couples at Risk of Exploitation”- Dr John Waterstone
The Government needs to hasten plans to regulate fertility clinics in Ireland to avoid the potential “financial exploitation” of patients, it was claimed yesterday. Dr John Waterstone, medical director of Waterstone Clinic, was responding to allegations that UK clinics are charging for costly “add on” treatments which are of no benefit in improving a woman’s… Continue reading “Desperate Couples at Risk of Exploitation”- Dr John Waterstone
5 Crucial Things You Should Know About Male Fertility
Its Movember time again and, while this month offers a chance for men to channel their inner Tom Selleck, it’s also an opportunity for an open discussion on male health. Men can be far slower to seek help compared to women, particularly around the issue of fertility. For a man, a diagnosis of infertility should… Continue reading 5 Crucial Things You Should Know About Male Fertility
Fertility Hedge Fund? Pros and Cons of Egg Banking
Freezing and storing your own eggs when you are not trying to get pregnant used to be rare. It was something young women with cancer might do, if treatment could badly damage their eggs or ability to ovulate. Not any more. Oocyte cryopreservation is now promoted as a “hedge” against declining fertility – called by some,… Continue reading Fertility Hedge Fund? Pros and Cons of Egg Banking
The Top 10 Healthiest Foods on Earth (And How to Eat Them)
Eating healthy has oodles of positive benefits – for the body and the mind alike. When we eat well we feel good, when we feel good we’re happier, when we’re happier we’re more productive… and the wonderful cycle continues. Increasingly, shops and restaurants around the world are getting on the healthy eating bandwagon – making… Continue reading The Top 10 Healthiest Foods on Earth (And How to Eat Them)
Irish IVF couple: “I was Ready to Give Up”
An IVF expert has warned Irish couples to be wary of ‘exploitative’ add-ons when seeking treatment as TV3 documentary highlights ‘frustrating’ journey for parents-to-be. About one in six couples have difficulty conceiving a child and many of them turn to IVF as a solution. But Dr John Waterstone, the medical director of the Waterstone Clinic,… Continue reading Irish IVF couple: “I was Ready to Give Up”