Today, that vision, combined with the collective expertise and experience The post Putting patients first – the secret to exceptional results appeared first on Newlife IVF Melbourne ..read more

Fertility is largely influenced by the quality of both eggs The post Simple changes to help improve your egg quality appeared first on Newlife IVF Melbourne ..read more

What is IVF and how does it work? IVF is The post Understanding the IVF process and treatment appeared first on Newlife IVF Melbourne ..read more

Naturopathy Naturopathy takes a holistic approach to your wellbeing and The post Using natural therapies in combination with fertility treatment appeared first on Newlife IVF Melbourne ..read more

Building emotional resilience can help you manage these emotions, recover from setbacks and cope with life’s difficulties and uncertainties. What is resilience? ‘Resilience is the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats or significant sources of stress.’1 Being resilient does not mean avoiding feelings of stress or emotional pain – rather, it is adapting to difficult or unexpected circumstances and bouncing back from the experience. Resilience improves your wellbeing Concerning fertility, research has shown that higher levels of resilience among couples stru ..read more

For instance, it can feel overwhelming when you have to manage multiple appointments – including tests, scans and procedures – alongside a busy work schedule. Below, we explore common patient experiences when navigating a career as well as fertility treatment, along with advice from our counsellors to help you manage this balancing act. To tell or not to tell Some people find it easier to communicate with their workplace manager about their upcoming fertility treatment so that they can negotiate time off or flexible working arrangements when beginning a treatment cycle. Being upfront and open ..read more

It’s a proud moment for us because when we established our clinic four years ago, we set out to provide patients with the highest standard of fertility care. ‘When starting Newlife IVF, I was very conscious of the people I surrounded myself with – I wanted to work alongside people who had been practising in their respective fields for many years and had significant experience, but who saw and wanted an opportunity to do things differently and injected our shared values into our work,’ said Dr Tiki Osianlis, Newlife IVF’s Managing Director and Scientific Director. And we did just that! Our si ..read more

For some, the end of the year can also symbolise another year passed without achieving their family goals. It’s common for people undergoing fertility treatment to feel overwhelmed at the thought of socialising with others while navigating these thoughts and feelings – particularly as this time of year intertwines festive traditions with social commitments involving friends, family and colleagues. Rest assured that it’s OK if you’re not feeling the festive vibe this year. While you may feel bound to your social calendar, take some pressure off by reminding yourself that these plans are not set ..read more

As we enter a new year, it’s important to remind ourselves not to panic and to remain proactive when trying to have a baby. Below we discuss some of the changes you can make to optimise your fertility in 2024 and how a fertility specialist can assist you. Things you can do to improve your chances Lifestyle changes How you live can have a big impact on your fertility, and making some changes to your lifestyle can increase your likelihood of conceiving. For instance, quitting smoking and avoiding the use of recreational drugs benefits the overall reproductive health of both men and women. Other ..read more

Taking time to prepare for Mother’s Day by proactively making decisions that consider your own needs versus the needs of others can alleviate some of the pressure you may feel. For instance, your usual Mother’s Day tradition may have included visiting your family or being surrounded by children. However, if you suspect this could trigger unwanted emotions this year, consider limiting your time at these events. Sticking to a planned arrival and departure time or shortening the window of time spent with your family are ways to implement this. While it’s human nature to want to ‘show up’ for othe ..read more