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Shortage of donor eggs in Britain forces couples to go abroad for IVF
By Liz Stansfield on 05/07/2010 14:01:12
Study shows Spain is the fertility tourist hotspot
A shortage of donor eggs in the UK is making couples go abroad for IVF treatment, research by the Economic and Social Research Council has found.Since laws were introduced in the UK to prevent women donating their eggs anonymously, waiting lists
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IVF postcode lottery pushing couples abroad for fertility treatment
By Jayne Braithwaite on 30/06/2011 13:40:23
Lack of donors and variations in NHS funding force infertile couples elsewhere for IVF
treatment.A study by DMU looked into the reasons couples travelled abroad for treatment.“A need for donor gametes was a significant motivation for overseas travel,” said Professor Lorraine. “It is clear that measures need to be taken to address the UK donor
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UK couples travelling for IVF unprotected by insurance
By Kimberley Smith on 03/12/2010 13:30:34
Having IVF treatment abroad may risk invalidating your travel insurance if you don’t read the small print
Though it’s becoming increasingly popular for British couples to travel abroad for fertility treatment, there may be hidden risks you haven’t even considered.According to the Infertility Network UK, 76% of British couples struggling to conceive
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Travel vaccinations for pregnant women
By Sarah Lawson on 01/08/2010 01:38:55
When travelling abroad, getting the right jabs is important. But which injections are safe for pregnant and breastfeeding women?
are breastfeeding. Make sure you tell the person giving the jabs that you are breastfeeding, to be sure.Note that you will not be able to pass on the immunity through your milk, to your baby.Plan aheadMany vaccinations for travelling abroad need to be spread out
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5 tips to make breastfeeding on holiday easier
By Daniella Delaney on 02/08/2011 16:26:48
You're off on holiday, past the sore breasts and nipples stage, and ready to get breastfeeding abroad. Here's how to do it with confidence
Now we're in the midst of the summer months and everyone's taking a getaway, being out and about with your little one will be a regular occurrence. For those of you breastfeeding mummies heading off on hols we have a few top tips from Medela’s in house lactation expert Sioned Hil...
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Travel vaccinations for babies
By Sarah Lawson on 21/08/2009 01:24:52
Travel to many countries may involve getting vaccination protection against diseases common to the local area
Travelling abroad can require the right vaccinations for more countries that you'd think.Vaccines for babiesMany medicines for babies are not tested on infants but are reduced dosages from the adult medicines. Discuss vaccines with your doctor
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Couples head to Eastern Europe for cheap IVF
By Tessa Watkins on 06/04/2010 16:36:35
Women seek treatment for a quarter of UK cost
. Clinics in the Czech Republic charge just over £2,000 for full IVF treatment, while UK clinics ask for between £4,000 and £8,000 for each cycle.Mums-to-be choosing to head abroad have been warned, however, that foreign clinics ignore UK safety guidelines
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It's ThinkBaby travel week!
By Laura Lee Davies on 07/08/2006 01:32:50
As well as your regular supply of conception, pregnancy and parenting news and products, this week ThinkBaby has a travel theme!
Whilst you might prefer to enjoy the relative peace of summer at home and head off on holiday in the autumn, we think August is a pretty good time to turn our thoughts to travel.Whether you're just out for the day or planning a major trip abroad
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67-year-old has twins
By Sarah Lawson on 31/12/2006 00:07:05
A new record has been set for the world's oldest mother, as a 67-year-old gives birth in Spain.
to give birth, breaking the record set by a 66-year-old Romanian who had a baby two years ago.In Britain, the record for the oldest mother is held by Patricia Rashbrook, who had her fourth child after IVF treatment abroad. Her son, JJ, was delivered
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Pregnancy travel - your essential guide
By Clio FitzHerbert on 20/02/2011 17:33:36
If you’re planning a break away, find out all you need to know about travelling when you’re pregnant
Holiday know howPlanning your holidayBefore you bookIs the timing right?Travelling by carTips for making long car journeys more comfortableDon’t forget to buckle up Driving during pregnancyHoliday breaks abroadTravel vaccinations for mums
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