Posted on 17 November 2021
We are so excited and supportive of the Medicare Benefits Scheme announcement that medicare rebates can be accessed from November 1 2021 for Preconception Genetic Testing (PGT) in some circumstances. What is PGT? PGT involves the biopsy of embryos at the blastocyst stage. Embryos are then frozen while DNA extracted from biopsies cells are analysed … Continue reading
Posted on 1 September 2021
Asking ourselves whether the objects in our home spark joy has become a cultural phenomenon, thanks to Marie Kondo’s best selling book. But, perhaps the question we need to ask is: are our household products undermining our chances of getting pregnant? The modern household is full of artificial chemicals, from the cleaning products we use … Continue reading
Posted on 20 August 2021
Should you get a COVID-19 vaccine (first and/or second dose) during pregnancy? Yes – the vaccine will protect you from COVID-19. COVID-19 vaccines provoke an immune response to proteins associated with the SARS Cov2 virus. They can induce side effects for a few days like injection site soreness, headache, tiredness, muscle ache or a raised … Continue reading
Posted on 11 August 2021
Our Chinese Medicine Practitioner, Keren talks us through her tools of the trade and how she uses them to deliver results to her patients. Tools of the Trade: Acupuncture Acupuncture needles are inserted into specific anatomical points along the body creating a warm & tranquil sensation, allowing the body & mind to fully relax. But, … Continue reading
Posted on 19 May 2021
Many people I meet as fertility patients who ultimately require medical interventions, find out the information they really need to know quite late in their journey. This can mean that they embark on necessary treatment at a time where advancing age makes their problems even more difficult to overcome. For some, waiting too long to … Continue reading
