Your very first consultation at an IVF clinic can be daunting as it is a major step in your personal life. There is no reason to be nervous, but you should definitely be prepared! Remember that failing to prepare is preparing to fail, and we don’t want you to fail in your first consultation, and especially not in your efforts…
Anywhere you go in South Africa, you can overhear at least one person complaining about the healthcare system. Trusting someone to successfully implant a bun in your oven is hard enough with the stress of the costs and the chance that even if you do everything right, it still might not work. Adding the worry of not knowing if you…
‘Infertile’ is a term applied to a woman that has been unsuccessful in trying to conceive for a year or more than six months in the case of a woman past the age of 35. Infertile is not something that anyone should be ashamed of. Just like with any other disease, there is hope that it can be fixed. Fertility…
Artificial Insemination (AI) procedures have increased drastically in terms of success rates in South Africa. While previously popular among infertile couples within the top LSM bracket in South Africa due to financial freedom and the ability to undergo multiple AI procedures, AI is now on the lower LSM group’s radar. And the radar is burning bright! Increased Success Year Upon…
In South Africa, limited medical aid coverage for infertility treatments, high costs associated with reproductive techniques and costly healthcare has seen a rise in the population’s infertility numbers. Currently, 15 to 20 per cent of the population is experiencing infertility. Fortunately, the number of fertility treatments available in the South African market caters well to the rise in infertility numbers.…
The journey to becoming a parent is different for anyone, but the destination is always the same – to have a baby. While others can conceive naturally, not everyone’s bodies work the same. If you are struggling to conceive, remember that this doesn’t mean there is something wrong with you, and the door is closed. Also remember, there is help…
Artificial Insemination sounds like some alien terminology only understood by the elite few. But you’d be wrong. Your journey to conceiving has been difficult, but understanding what artificial insemination is and how it works doesn’t have to be. School yourself up with this blog, so you don’t end up at the doctor’s office feeling like the alien. The First Step…
One significant misconception surrounding infertility treatment is that it is a costly affair. Though this has been true in the past, couples may be uncertain if this treatment is even a viable option for them or if low-cost IVF even exists. With the addition of unhelpful and uncompromising medical aids, you may feel anxious about embarking on this journey with…
According to the World Health Organisation, as much as 15% of couples who are of child-conceiving age are affected by fertility issues. This translates to a global rate of almost two couples being infertile out of every ten that can easily conceive. Believe it or not, research suggests that the numbers may be higher in South Africa. There’s a variety…
Did you assume that falling pregnant would be effortless and are now finding that the opposite is true? The baby-making process can be a difficult journey and more often than not isn’t always successful on the first try. You could find yourself in an uncomfortable situation and may feel shame with just how long the process is taking. It’s common…