Fertility

From egg donation and fertility treatment to preparing your body for pregnancy, a special Sims IVF event offered valuable insight for anyone hoping to become a paren...

When you’re thinking about starting or growing your family, it can be hard to know where to begin. From understanding your fertility and knowing when to seek a...

If you are trying for a baby, experts have advice on what you should and shouldn’t do. But this one is quite surprising. In this age of technology, it’s ...

As the age at which mothers have their first baby continues to rise, secondary infertility is sadly becoming more and more common. Expectant mum Scarlett Moffatt, wh...

When it comes to fertility and difficulties with conceiving, the focus is often placed squarely on reproductive health and, more often than not, through a female-cen...

Nutritional therapist Amy Swan, who specialises in fertility, shares her recipes for optimising fertility health. Amy Swan, of Amy Swan Nutrition, says that basic nu...

Marta and Aaron were in their twenties when they realised they would have difficulty conceiving. But through fertility treatment, they were able to beat the odds. Ma...

It’s hard to believe that Eoghan Quigg, who rose to fame as a young 16-year-old on the X-Factor in 2008, is now a married dad of four. And it appears that the ...

Leanne and Leanne met, fell in love and got married. They always knew they wanted to start a family, but they would need some help along the way. Leanne and Leanne, ...

Sinead had always wanted to be a mum. After experiencing heartache and then heartbreak, she decided to go solo. This is her pathway to parenthood Practice nurse and ...

Anyone who is exploring their fertility options, curious about fertility treatment or needs information and advice is invited to the Sims IVF Clonskeagh open morning...

It can be not easy at times to believe in Christmas miracles, but for Niamh Forde, one happened in December 2023, with a little help from IVF. Niamh, from Gorey, Co ...

Former Love Island star Dani Dyer-Bowen has spoken about experiencing a miscarriage before she gave birth to her son Santiago. Dani featured on the Great Company wit...

A major new study has found that donor eggs significantly increase IVF success rates in women over 43. Researchers from the London School of Economics and Political ...

Scientists have used human skin cells to create eggs in a ‘major advance’. Researchers hope their breakthrough will assist women struggling to have their...

Hope is often the first emotion that stirs when the dream of parenthood takes shape. It is quiet but powerful – a force that guides people through uncertainty ...

New research is suggesting that people who choose to use IVF to have a baby may be more successful in the summer. A new study has found that women undergoing fertili...

Embarking on an IVF journey is a difficult time but new survey has discovered that 80 percent of those who have undergone the treatment have had no support in work. ...

Embarking on an IVF journey is a difficult time, but a new survey has discovered that 80 percent of those who have undergone fertility treatment have had no support ...

Trying to isolate cells viable for reproduction in someone struggling with fertility can be a mammoth task that is sometimes beyond the capabilities of those working...

Couples across the country who are experiencing secondary infertility are now eligible for publicly-funded IVF treatment.

Everyone is warned about the side effects of pregnancy, but until you experience the nausea, fatigue and headaches for yourself, you don’t fully understan ...

Pregnancy can be a scary time for parents, especially in the era of ‘fake news.’ Although there are many do’s and don’ts in pregnancy, there ...

Death and taxes are two of life’s certainties, but how about being born, you have to experience that to have a chance at experiencing the others! Pregnancy is ...

For Eilbhe Kennedy, a 38-year-old mother-of-one, the process for applying for State-subsidised IVF was ‘gruelling’. It involved multiple application form...

More than 50,000 women are terminating pregnancy through their GPs in Ireland since the legislation was introduced in 2018 new figures reveal. The data – provided by...

People often debate when the best time to have a baby is. One mum has gone viral after sharing her thoughts on the topic and pulling from her own experience… a...

Did you know that giving birth as an older mum might mean you will live longer? Women are leaving it longer before starting a family these days, despite warnings fro...

Your birth plan is a brilliant way to lay out exactly what you want for your labour, delivery, and postpartum care. However, sometimes things don’t always go t...

Matrescence is a term coined by anthropologist Dana Raphael, which explains that when a baby is born, the mother is also going through a rebirth. Similar to adolesce...

Whether your labour is quick and easy or you push for hours, here’s what to expect during your postpartum recovery. According to postpartum nurse Ithamar Turenne, yo...

The number of single women in Ireland seeking fertility treatment and freezing their eggs to start a family has surged since the pandemic. One of Ireland’s lea...

Across the Western world, the age of first-time mothers has risen steadily over the past couple of decades. In the US, new figures show that births among women in th...

A woman has earned her spot in history books after being the first in the UK to give birth to a healthy baby girl after receiving a womb transplant. Grace Davison, 3...

Out with the old and in with the new! 2025 is here and with it comes a whole new barrage of viral social media trends. The latest craze replaces the traditional baby...

Move over babymoons, hachelorette parties are here! One mum-to-be Kiara Bastian has shared her twist on the traditional baby shower in a fun TikTok video. The expect...

Following a sold-out debut in 2024, the Future Fertility Show is set to make a comeback this spring showcasing a full-circle approach to fertility. Ireland’s top fer...

Like many couples, Dublin couple Lucy and David Boyd were excited about the prospect of growing their family after they welcomed their first son Will in November 202...

Anna and Will May, from Rhode in County Offaly, opened up about their fertility journey with Sims IVF which led to the arrival of their beautiful baby girl Lilah. **...

Every birth is a miracle, but the birth of Louise Joy Brown, the world’s first ‘test-tube baby’ was extraordinary. Louise was born in 1978 thanks t...

Starting a family is one of the most exciting decisions you’ll ever make, but it can feel overwhelming – especially if you’re exploring fertility care. W...

The Health Service Executive issued a series of supports and treatments for couples who are struggling to get pregnant. According to the most recent statistics avail...