World first – baby carried by two mothers
In a world first, a baby has been ‘carried’ by two mothers. The process which is similar to IVF, involves fertilising eggs with sperm in a lab, incubating them, and transferring the resulting embryos into the uterus. Through this, an American same-sex couple has been…
Meghans baby destined to ace A Levels.
A big congratulations to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on their pregnancy news. There has been a lot of questions, especially around Meghan’s age… as the average age around the world for first-time mums is 30. FACT: Did you know that babies born to mothers…
Shortage of donor eggs
Why women are heading overseas for donor eggs. We have a very limited access to a registry of women who donate their eggs in Australia and with almost 1200 women currently accessing donor sperm each year, we need a well-regulated egg bank here in Australia also….
Women aged 40 and IVF.
Dr Joe Sgroi with IVF baby Rudy Opray Stewart discussing all things IVF for women over 40. Genetic screening of embryos has improved the chances of older women becoming pregnant. “Women are delaying pregnancy these days until they feel financially, emotionally, physically and socially ready…”
Recent research into taking fish oil supplements during pregnancy.
New studies have shown that women who take fish oil supplements or eat plenty of oily fish during the second half of pregnancy are more likely to have stronger babies. Dr Joseph Sgroi speaks to Channel 7 about the studies. “Improvements not only show increased…
Ectopic Pregnancy – everything you need to know
An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilised egg implants itself outside of the uterus. In a normal pregnancy, a fertilised egg would travel through the fallopian tube before implanting in the uterus. “Imagine you’ve got a pipe and you’re running balls down that pipe, but…
Unwelcome side effects of pregnancy
Dr Joseph Sgroi tells Mamamia that while it’s very common for women to experience increased hair growth during pregnancy, along with thicker hair on your head, “it’s often an unwelcome side effect when hair appears on your tummy, bottom, nipples or face.” He also confirmed…
Coffee during breastfeeding pregnancy and beyond
You can still get your daily caffeine fix when you’re pregnant, just in moderation. One or two cups per two day is perfectly safe for both mum and bub. A regular sized latte or a long black stays within the recommended 200mg per day, with…
Moderate alcohol consumption improves male fertility, study finds
“For men, the recommended guidelines for alcohol consumption are more relaxed than they are for women when trying to conceive,” he says. Although Dr Joseph Sgroi is quick to point out this doesn’t mean carte blanche for men. “This isn’t reason for fellas to book…
6 questions your gynaecologist wants you to ask
Bleeding for longer than seven days, through clothing and in-between cycles should always be investigated further, says gynaecologist and obstetrician Dr Joseph Sgroi. It’s also important to note that while painful periods are common, they’re not normal. “You may have concerns that are indicative of…