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

In the weeks leading up to this I’d been talking to people including doctors and women who’d frozen their eggs to help me make up my mind.  I’d also been making a documentary about the process for Al Jazeera English. My decision wasn’t an easy one, particularly given my age.  I feel as energetic as… Continue reading Motherhood on Ice: Why I Chose to Freeze My Eggs

By Catherine Shanahan, Irish Examiner Apple has become the latest Silicon Valley giant to appear to make it easier for women to focus on their careers and delay having children. From next January, it will follow in the steps of Facebook by offering to fund the cost of egg freezing procedures, which can cost up… Continue reading Mixed reaction to Apple egg freezing offer