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Corticosteroid therapy in IVF
Immune suppressant steroids such as Prednisone have been used for patients with multiple miscarriages and with repeated I.V.F. failures. An article by Robertson in Human Reproduction, September 2nd 2016, surveys a role of steroids in assisted reproduction. While steroids may be of value in patients with immunological problems, there would seem very little evidence to […] Read more
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How many embryos to transfer
Recent evidence has shown that putting a frozen embryo back after a fresh embryo transfer has results at least as good as transferring two fresh embryos. Advances in freezing and thawing are responsible for this. Single pregnancies are more desirable as there are higher risks of miscarriage, premature delivery and fetal anomaly with multiple pregnancies. […] Read more
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Safe sleeping
While babies are asleep they may get into dangerous situations, e.g. suffocate under bedding or be caught between the cot side and mattress. How to reduce risks for your sleeping baby: Put baby down on the back to sleep from birth. Sleep baby with head and face uncovered. Avoid exposing babies to cigarette smoke before birth […] Read more
Mothers with various shaped/sized breasts/nipples can breastfeed. Babies breastfeed, they don’t nipple feed. Truly inverted nipples (ie where the nipples are completely stuck inwards) are very rare. Some mothers have nipples that don’t stand out or nipples that take more ‘coaxing’ to come out. With good help and persistence, most mothers find that breastfeeding becomes […] Read more
Lack of energy or sore back and hips are common complaints in pregnancy. During this time as our bodies change and adapt it is important that we find movement that is comfortable and enjoyable. Regular exercise can maintain cardiovascular fitness, which can be important for labour. Exercise can also play a role in maintaining a […] Read more