Endometriosis
The month of March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, which is acknowledged globally. Those diagnosed with Endometriosis are often impacted by pain and discomfort on a monthly basis. Endometriosis may also negatively affect conception and the ability to fall pregnant. Through awareness comes support, innovation and understanding. We aim to help by giving you some helpful […]
Prepping for Pregnancy in 2023
Starting 2023 with Operation Baby Preparation Happy New Year to all! If you’ve decided that this is the year to conceive – or to begin the incredibly exciting, yet daunting journey of fertility treatment – this is for you! Before any great journey, a fair amount of preparation is required to make sure that both […]
The Top EIGHT Questions People have about the process of applying for Surrogacy in South Africa
Before we look to the future, we have to know where it all started. Let us take a closer look at the top eight questions that people have asked about starting surrogacy process in South Africa, from start to finish. While there are many legal implications and a certain amount of red tape, once you’re […]
Financing Your Fertility Journey
There’s no denying that financing fertility treatment can be a daunting prospect. Add to that having to embark on the journey of becoming a parent and being in the unfortunate position of having to undergo IVF or similar treatments in the first place. The good news is that our team of knowledgeable experts are here […]
THE PAINS AND POWERS OF BABY LOSS
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Oncofertility: Cervical Cancer
OncoFertility Definition: A field of medicine is concerned with minimising the adverse effects of cancer treatment (such as chemotherapy or radiation) on the reproductive system and fertility and assisting individuals with reproductive impairments resulting from cancer therapy. Oncofertility procedures may include using donor eggs or sperm when impaired fertility follows cancer treatment. During CANSA (Cancer […]
The Practice of Positivity through COVID-19
The Practice of Positivity through COVID-19 During the COVID Pandemic, it is easy to give in to the anxiety surrounding the COVID-19 epidemic. Everywhere we look, every newspaper we read, every Facebook feed we scroll through, the world is in a state of panic. However, now more than ever, it is so essential that we […]
Why Egg Donation Is Truly A Sisterhood of Grace – Part II
Why Egg Donation Is Truly A Sisterhood of Grace Part II Following on from our previous blog, we continue our chat with Embryologists and Director of HART & Egg Donations South Africa, Kimenthra Raja, and Egg Donation Coordinator, Kinny Ramoeng; who are taking us through the “ins and outs” of the egg donation process. To […]
Why Egg Donation Is Truly A Sisterhood of Grace – Part I
Why Egg Donation Is Truly A Sisterhood of Grace Part I Many women struggle to conceive because of reproductive health issues. One of the options people can consider for conception is seeking the help of an egg donor. We sat down with Embryologist and Director of HART Fertility Clinic & EDSA, Kimenthra Raja, and the […]
Prenatal Dietitian – Expert Q&A with Yolandi Rademeyer
Expert Q&A with Yolandi Rademeyer Prenatal Dietitian We sat down with Yolandi Rademeyer, who recently joined our sister clinic HART Fertility’s team as our Prenatal Dietitian. We asked her to educate us as to why food, nutraceuticals (medical-grade nutrients/supplements), and hormonal health are so crucial for women’s well-being, health, and fertility. Interestingly enough, nutrition is […]