Becky’s Blog

For every positive study highlighting the potential of IVF, there's always another that's less cheery. You may have read scare stories online suggesting that IVF raises the risk of preeclampsia. Does it really? Let's take a look at the evidence.

Female infertility can be caused by a range of factors. Some of these are standalone causes. Others are often linked. In fact, it's not unusual to experience a combination of several issues. Read on to discover the top 10 causes of female infertility.

Coral Saer, our second Reprofit babyWe’re thrilled to announce the birth of our second daughter, Coral. Thanks to our wonderful fertility clinic, Reprofit International, we’ve been blessed with a gorgeous little girl and a sister for Ida. Both come from the same batch of donated eggs created for us in 2012.

Should we have the Harmony test? It’s a question our patients often ask. They’ve read about non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) on the pregnancy and fertility forums. And the Harmony test is often mentioned. So here are the key things you need to know about the Harmony test – and NIPT in general. You can then decide if it’s right for you.

A hydrosalpinx is a tubal blockage. Until it’s diagnosed, you may never have heard of it. But if you’ve had problems getting or staying pregnant, a hydrosalpinx could be the cause. So what exactly is a hydrosalpinx and how does it affect fertility? Here are the facts.