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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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New pap smear program beginning in 2017
Since the 1960’s the incidence of cancer of the cervix has halved. A newer better test for identifying high risk virus will replace the older Pap smear. It is hoped that after instituting this newer technology, cancer of the cervix incidence will be reduced by a further 20%. Although the test would be done every […] Read more
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Newborn Screening Test
All parents are offered the opportunity to have their baby screened for a number of rare disorders. This test is called the ‘newborn screening’. You might also hear it called the ‘heel prick’ test. It is usually done a few days after your baby’s birth and you will need to give permission for it to […] Read more
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Swelling in Pregnancy
Ankles, feet and hands often swell a little in pregnancy because your body is holding more fluid than usual. Towards the end of the day, especially if the weather is hot or if you have been standing a lot, the extra fluid tends to gather in the lowest parts of the body. You should seek […] Read more
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Breastfeeding – for fathers
Some fathers feel that, because they can’t breastfeed their baby, they will not become really close to their baby in the first few weeks. Luckily there are lots of other ways for fathers to bond with babies besides feeding them, and fathers have a very important role in helping and supporting breastfeeding mothers. Doing such […] Read more