Questions tagged ivf

Hi, This type of bleeding in pregnancy is very normal and as the baby grows the size of the bleed will become insignificant. At 10 weeks there is ...

Hi, It is safe to continue to breast feed as long as you wish. You can also safely breast feed a newborn and an older toddler if you wish. Your bo...

Hi, It is not unusual to have no menstruation as yet. It does not indicate that you are not fertile. Your period will return over the next few mon...

Hi, If you think that you may be pregnant you need to do a pregnancy test or visit your GP ASAP for a check up. If you are pregnant you need to ha...

Hi, It is very common to feel cramping and stretching in early pregnancy. You may also be feeling the changes in your ovaries in early pregnancy a...

Hi, It is great that you have had the bleeding checked and it seems that a clot has formed behind where the baby has implanted. This may cause ble...

Hi, You really need to talk to your fertility expert about the possibility of transferring two embryos and the consequences of this. With your his...

Hi, It may take quite a few months for your body to return to being fertile after the removal of the device. Try not to be too concerned just yet....

Hi, I would highly recommend that you follow a feed/play/sleep routine and then use our settling techniques to settle him awake into his cot this...

Hi, You can start at any time. It is always good to be prepared so sooner rather than later is good. Best wishes, Alex

Hi, This is quite a common cause of infertility. You need to wait for the repeat test and if it is still high you will need to see the specialist....

Hi, Spotting in early pregnancy is very common. It can happen when the placenta separates a tiny bit at the edge and this causes a small amount of...

Hi Mandy, You could try contacting the Crohns and Colitis Association for links to support groups. Their website is http://www.acca.net.au/ Otherw...

Hi Julie, Unfortunately at 41 there are a greater number of poor quality eggs in your ovaries as your fertility starts to decline. However, there ...

Hi, Some side effects in pregnancy can be a little hard to take. The acne may settle as your pregnancy progresses and it should go away after the ...

Hi, It can take several months for your body to adjust after the removal of an implant. You may not be pregnant and your period may arrive late. ...

Hi, An implantation bleed can last around 2 - 3 days and it is quite light. Best wishes, Alex

Hi Sarah, The clinic where you are having the procedure should be able to give you some more information about what to expect. Each clinic will pr...

Hi, Early scans are not recommended unless there may be problem with the pregnancy. IF you do have a similar problem this time you will start show...

Hi, The hormones that you were given to release eggs could have still been in your system so the twins are a probability. The hormones stimulate m...

Hi, Implanon is a safe and effective contraception if used as advised. It needs to be implanted correctly and with advice as to the side effects a...

Hi, Unfortunately every woman is different so I am unable to predict if your fertility will have returned by 8 months. One indication is the retur...

Hi, You can experience an implantation bleed that will be similar to a very light period. This may be what you have experienced. Best wishes, ...

Hi, Enlarged glands are not an indication of pregnancy. Implantation bleeding can occur 10 days to two weeks after conception. Best wishes, ...

Hi, Being overweight can affect your fertility so it is ideal to try to lose weight before you fall pregnant. If you are overweight and fall pregn...

Hi, Don’t worry too much this may be an implantation bleed. See how the test goes when you have missed a period. Best wishes, Alex

Hi, Stress can affect you and the baby but really it is only in the short term. The baby is very well protected in the early weeks so there will b...

Hi Nichole, Congratulations. These early cramps are very common and are not signs of any problems. Best wishes, Alex

Hi, Sometimes you can experience an implantation bleed in early pregnancy and sometimes this can be mistaken as a period when in fact you are alre...

Hi Kate, Thank you for your enquiry. Obesity can severely affect your fertility so you may find it difficult to fall pregnant. If you do fall preg...