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How to Apply for an Arts in Medicine Fellowship in Guwahati, India with IHRIndia: A Step-by-Step Guide

With so many people struggling with infertility these days, the need for quality fertility clinics is as high as ever. IVF Training Programme for Doctors in Guwahati under the flagship of IHR India Clinic, The Best IVF Centre in Guwahati for Doctors to give them advance education on Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) which includes in-vitro fertilization (IVF). The intensive, broader-based training prepares physicians with innovative skills in fertility practices to enable them to serve in reproductive medicine meaningfully. This certification enables doctors to further empower themselves and help improve the lives of infertile couples.

This is a step-by-step guide to the IHR India fellowship application process.

Research and Identify the Programs

Before pursuing ARTs in medical fellowship application, it is imperative to understand what it entails. The Institute of Human Reproduction (IHR) India Arts in Medicine Program is aimed at doctors wishing to follow a career in reproductive medicine. This programme covers a wide curriculum to include hands-on and clinical practices enabling fellows to acquire key competencies in the techniques of Assisted Reproductive Technologies. Participants acquire skills in advanced techniques such as semen analysis and cryopreservation and other ART procedures. 

2. Arts in Medicine Fellowship eligibility

Arts in Medicine Programme requires training in Obstetrics and Gynecology as well as in possession of a specialty MD, DGO, DNB O&G MRCOG. To add to this, the applicant must be less than 40 years old when applying to the fellowship. This is to ensure that applicants already have some level of training in the field of medicine and can therefore combine medicine and art successfully.

3. Prepare Your Application

While preparing arts in medicine programme application, you will require several documents which are:-

Curriculum Vitae (CV): Under this section try to highlight academic qualifications and work experiences relevant to healthcare.

Statement of Purpose: Explain as to why you feel that this programme can help elevate your career and how it aligns with your career. 

Letters of Recommendation: Get recommendations from people  who you have worked with and who can shed a light on your career path.

4. Submit Your Application

All the required documents when availed, the next step is to apply. It is important to adhere to the specific requirements provided for by the IHRIndia fellowship application process in Guwahati and to make sure that all submissions are ready before the deadline. This is one of the important phases to apply for IHRIndia fellowship.

5. Interview Preparation

If an application images it through the above round, there is a possibility that the applicant will be invited for an interview. This stage gives you the opportunity to explain your interest in the fellowship programme provided by IHR Guwahati. Go over the list of the most frequently asked questions and prepare your answers accordingly.

6.Completion of Registration

Upon successful interview completion, there are a few other administrative tasks including payment of required fees and submission of required documents. This last step ensures that you have fully completed your journey into the Arts in  Medicine training program in Guwahati at IHRIndia.

Conclusion: Your Path to Success

By enrolling in the IHRIndia Arts in medicine program, you will not only learn the know-how but in an advanced way by having on-the -go training in this field.  This Arts in Medicine guide assists in knowing how to present the application and look for sponsorship for the fellowship confidently. The application is not complicated, though adequate preparation as well as passion shall be in order for one to be successful in applying for Arts in Medicine training.

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Understanding the Dr. Alka IVF Donor Programme: A Comprehensive Guide

Introduction

In the journey towards parenthood, some couples may encounter challenges that require alternative methods to achieve their dream of having a child. Dr. Alka IVF, a renowned fertility clinic, understands the complexities and emotions involved in this journey. That's why they offer a comprehensive Donor Programme to help couples overcome infertility and experience the joys of parenthood. In this guide, we will delve into the world of the Dr. Alka IVF Donor Programme, shedding light on what it entails and how it can be the path to fulfilling your dreams of becoming parents.

Chapter 1: What is the Donor Programme?

The Dr. Alka IVF Donor Programme is a specialized fertility treatment option designed for couples facing fertility challenges. It involves using donor eggs or sperm to facilitate fertilization and achieve a successful pregnancy. This programme is a beacon of hope for individuals and couples who have exhausted other options or have specific medical conditions that prevent them from conceiving naturally.

Chapter 2: Why Choose Dr. Alka IVF?

Dr. Alka IVF has established itself as a trusted name in the field of reproductive medicine. Here are some reasons why you should consider their Donor Programme:

Expertise: Dr. Alka IVF boasts a team of experienced fertility specialists who have helped countless couples achieve their dream of parenthood.

Personalized Care: Every patient is unique, and Dr. Alka IVF understands this. They tailor their treatments to individual needs, ensuring the best possible outcomes.

Cutting-Edge Technology: The clinic stays at the forefront of fertility research and technology, offering you the most advanced treatment options available.

Chapter 3: Types of Donor Programmes

Dr. Alka IVF offers several types of Donor Programmes to cater to various needs and situations:

Egg Donation: This involves using donor eggs for fertilization. It is an excellent option for couples where the female partner cannot produce viable eggs.

Sperm Donation: In cases where the male partner has fertility issues, donor sperm can be used for insemination.

Embryo Donation: Couples who have struggled with recurrent miscarriages or failed IVF attempts may benefit from using donated embryos.

Gestational Carrier: When a woman is unable to carry a pregnancy to term due to medical reasons, a gestational carrier (surrogate) can be used in combination with donor eggs and sperm.

Chapter 4: The Donor Selection Process

Choosing the right donor is a crucial step in the Donor Programme. Dr. Alka IVF has a rigorous screening process in place to ensure the health and genetic compatibility of donors. They work closely with reputable donor agencies to provide patients with a diverse pool of carefully selected donors.

Chapter 5: Legal and Ethical Considerations

It's important to understand the legal and ethical aspects of donor-assisted reproduction. Dr. Alka IVF has a dedicated team to guide you through the legal requirements, including donor and parental rights. They prioritize transparency and ensure that all parties involved fully understand their roles and responsibilities.

Chapter 6: Success Rates

Dr. Alka IVF takes pride in its impressive success rates in assisted reproductive techniques, including the Donor Programme. While individual outcomes may vary, the clinic's commitment to excellence and continuous improvement has resulted in numerous success stories of couples finally embracing parenthood.

Chapter 7: Emotional Support

The journey through the Donor Programme can be emotionally challenging. Dr. Alka IVF recognizes the importance of emotional support and offers counseling services to help patients cope with the ups and downs of the process. They also encourage patients to seek support from support groups and other resources.

Chapter 8: Your Next Steps

If you're considering the Dr. Alka IVF Donor Programme, the next steps involve scheduling a consultation with their fertility experts. During this consultation, your medical history and specific needs will be assessed, and a personalized treatment plan will be developed.

Conclusion

The Dr. Alka IVF Donor Programme is a beacon of hope for couples facing infertility challenges. With their expertise, cutting-edge technology, and commitment to personalized care, Dr. Alka IVF has helped many individuals and couples achieve their dream of becoming parents. If you're considering the Donor Programme, take the first step by scheduling a consultation with Dr. Alka IVF and embark on your journey towards parenthood with confidence and hope. Remember, you're not alone, and Dr. Alka IVF is here to guide you every step of the way.

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Another list of Palestinian users who have reached out to me via ask about their fundraisers. Will include some basic details. Campaigns that are drastically low on funds (i.e. below £1,000 or the equivalent) or have not received a donation in the past 24 hours have been highlighted in pink, but it is important to donate to continue to donate to campaigns when they still haven't met their goal. If you would like me to dedicate a post to just your campaign, let me know via direct message. Let me know of any mistakes in this post and I will be sure to correct them, or if any campaigns get vetted in the meantime, I will be sure to edit as needed. Please share this post and these users' campaigns. I have tagged them so that you can go to their accounts and reblog their posts. I still have many asks to get through, so I will be making more posts like this. please check out my previous post for other fundraisers in need of support.

@wejdan-32 | Wijdan and her three children, Hamza, Zakaria and Israa - unvetted

Wijdan is 43, Hamza is 16, Zakaria is 18 and Israa is 24. Wijdan's husband passed away eight years ago. The family has been displaced at least 12 times now. There have been no donations in four days!! €2,423/€20,000

[username unknown (account that sent the ask has since been deleted); let me know if you have it and I'll add it!] | The Abujarad Family - presumably vetted (again please confirm if you know)

The family consists of five people, including two children. Baligh, the father, who lost his life's work when our home was destroyed. He courageously ventures out daily to gather what little food and water he can find. Miral, the mother, who suffers from a debilitating sinus disease but still manages to care for her family. Malak and Mohammed, the family's children, who dream of becoming a nurse and a doctor. Their studies have been disrupted because of the war. Sanad and Haya, the other children in the family, also dream of becoming doctors. Dalal, the grandmother, who is beloved by her family. This fundraiser hasn't received any donations in a day!! kr367,312 SEK/kr600,000

@maherdahalan | Maher Dahalan, his wife Rawida Sawali, their infant son Mahmoud and Maher's elderly parents - vetted

Maher is 40 (forty). Rawida is recovering from a difficult caesarean section. This will be Mahmoud's first winter, and he has no winter clothes. The prices for baby products have gone up astronomically, which is a challenge for the family because the war has destroyed their source of income. €2,291/€30,000

@princessworlds-posts | Amira and her family - vetted

Amira is 23. Before the war robbed her of everything she worked so hard for, Amira was a university teaching assistant, pursuing a Masters degree and working as a programmer for a company. Her father died from Covid four years ago, which made Amira responsible for her family. Her mother suffers from high blood pressure and diabetes. €31,315/€39,000

@amirashawikh | Khaled Smeer and his family - vetted

Khaled managed a large mall in Gaza before the war and is an English translator. The family needs funds for evacuation, clothes and food. $1,668 AUD/$60,000

@nouraissue4 | Noura Ayman and her family - vetted

Noura is a medical lab specialist, and her husband Ibrahim shares her profession and studies. Noura underwent four heartbreaking attempts at IVF before being blessed with her beloved daughter Hanan. Ibrahim's father has kidney cancer and has thankfully escaped Gaza to be with Noura, Ibrahim and Hanan, who are stranded in Egypt with no source of income. Donations will help Noura to establish her own medical analysis laboratory so that she can complete her masters degree, cover her and her family's basic living expenses, and evacuate the members of her family still trapped in Gaza (I will list them below). Noura's father (85), who suffers from asthma. Noura's sister Doaa (18). Noura's brother Samed (15). Noura's mother is with Noura in Egypt (as they went to Egypt for urgent medical treatment for Noura's mother). The kids miss their mother. €2,034/€50,000

@aiamaher |  Aya Almajdoub and her family - unsure if vetted (finding mixed claims, but nothing that calls into question the fundraiser's legitimacy. Let me know where it is vetted and I will edit!)

This is a family of eight: Aya (27), her father Maher (60), her mother Maha (50), her husband (32), her son Bassam (3), her brother Mohammed (28), her sisters Amna (29) and Enas (22). Aya lost her home and her business as a result of the war. Without any income, the family is struggling to support itself. €3,667/€55,000

@hane12345 | Hani Hamid and his family - vetted

Hani has three children: Abdulla (12), Salm (10), and Saleh (7). His wife Nour is 33. Hani was shot in the knee, which has left him unable to walk and in desperate need of medical treatment. €1,228/€70,000

@hillesmahmoud | Mahmoud Helles and his family - vetted

Mahmoud has lived in Belgium for 7 years and hasn't seen his four children since 2015. The children aren't any older than 12. Mahmoud's wife has medical problems with regards to her kidneys, so her condition is deteriorating without access to the necessary treatment. The family has been displaced in the Gaza strip for more than five years. €25,738/€37,000

@asmaa-needs | The Awad family - vetted

The Awad family is as follows: Asmaa (37), her husband Majdi (37), Majdi's father Maher (62), Majdi's mother Honar (55), Menna (9), Malak (6), Mariam (2), Fayza (1). Asmaa suffers from various diseases, including diabetes, and high blood pressure. Her daughter Malak suffers from Epidemic hepatitis. Asmaa is in desperate need of insulin and heparin. Maher suffers from chronic hypertension and diabetes. He has previously undergone heart surgery and has had a foot problem since childhood. In his current condition, he cannot walk. €6,559/€20,000

@mohameddsaker | Mohammed Saqr Ayyad's family of 12 - vetted

The family of 12 was displaced from their home in North Gaza. Mohammed was enrolled Al-Quds Open University before the war but his laptop, library and university books were destroyed. They have lost family and friends as a result of the war. There have been no donations in three days, and the campaign is very low on funds!! €537/€30,000

@hadeelchilds | Hadeel Mikki and her family - vetted

Hadeel's family is as follows: her husband Waseem, her daughters Mira and Nadia, her mother Tahani and her two brothers. Hadeel, her mother and her two brothers are the only survivor of their side of the family. Hadeel's father-in-law tragically passed away because of the scarcity of medicine, much to the sadness of Waseem and the kids. Hadeel is an engineer. €17,895/€35,000

@collageadjacent (they're not the one benefitting from the funds but someone helping to spread the campaign) | Sama Hassouneh, her son Arkan and her daughter Noor - vetted

The children's father died as a result of the genocide. Israel's siege means that Sama can no longer support herself because she no longer has an income. $12,294 USD/$50,000

@osama-family | Osama Al-Anqar, his wife Rana Raed Al-Anqar and their little girl - vetted

Osama's brother Mahmoud, leaving behind his wife and children, was martyred in the bombing of the Baptist Hospital. Osama's brother Ahmed lost one of his legs in the same bombing. Osama's daughter suffers from extreme fear and panic and skin diseases due to the lack of water and cleanliness. £5,288/£50,000

@m-albalawi | Mahmoud AlBalawi and his family - vetted

Mahmoud has five siblings and five nieces and nephews. Mahmoud used to work as a graphic designer. Both Mahmoud's father and mother are suffering from chronic diseases (cartilage in the vertebrae, high blood pressure, diabetes, and his father has heart stents). €44,068/€85,000

@ibrahem-4 | Ibrahim and his family - vetted

Ibrahim's family is as follows: a mother (66), a father (66), two brothers (36 and 22), a sister, his sister's children (7 and 8). Ibrahim's oldest brother is a doctor, and Ibrahim was studying nursing before the war. €614/€30,000

@somaiahassansworld | Hassan and his family - vetted

Hassan's wife lost their child that she was carrying due to stress and malnutrition. Hassan and his wife got married four days before the war. This fundraiser hasn't received donations in 2 days!! €2,035/€50,000

@hosamhammad | Ibrahim and his family - unvetted as far as I can tell but seems legit (let me know if it has been vetted and I'll correct this!)

Ibrahim is 16 and has Down Syndrome. Here's an article written about him. Ibrahim's brother Amjad lives in Belgium and is organising the fundraiser on the behalf of his family to help them evacuate and cover any other necessary living costs. €141,997/€150,000

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The Crucial Role of Cryopreservation in IVF Success

The Crucial Role of  Cryopreservation in IVF Success

In the intricate journey of In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF), success hinges on a delicate balance of cutting-edge medical procedures and meticulous laboratory practices. While headlines often focus on the latest advancements in embryo selection or genetic testing, one critical element often remains in the shadows: cryogenic storage. This unsung hero, silently safeguarding the potential for life at unimaginably cold temperatures, is the backbone of countless successful IVF journeys. It’s time to shed light on this vital process and the unique hurdles it overcomes.

Cryopreservation: The Cornerstone of Modern IVF

Cryopreservation, or the process of freezing biological materials at extremely low temperatures, has revolutionised the field of assisted reproductive technology. It allows for the safe and long-term storage of embryos, sperm, and eggs, offering patients and clinicians a level of flexibility and control previously unimaginable.

Empowering Patients, Empowering Choices

For couples undergoing IVF, cryopreservation provides an invaluable opportunity to preserve surplus embryos for future use. This eliminates the need for repeated egg retrieval cycles, sparing patients the physical and emotional toll associated with these procedures. It also allows couples to plan their families at their own pace, taking into account career goals, personal circumstances, or health considerations.

Furthermore, cryopreservation facilitates egg and sperm donation programmes, opening doors to parenthood for individuals and couples who may otherwise face insurmountable challenges. The ability to store and transport these precious gametes safely and effectively has democratised access to IVF, making it a viable option for a wider range of people.

The Science Behind the Freeze

The science of cryopreservation is both fascinating and complex. It involves carefully replacing water within cells with cryoprotectants, substances that prevent the formation of damaging ice crystals during the freezing process. Once prepared, the samples are cooled to ultra-low temperatures, typically around -196°C, where all biological activity ceases.

Maintaining the viability of these delicate cells and tissues throughout the freezing, storage, and thawing process is paramount. Even the slightest deviation from optimal conditions can compromise their integrity, jeopardising the success of future IVF attempts. This is where the expertise and dedication of a trusted cryogenic equipment and consumables supplier like Cryolab become invaluable.

Cryolab: Pioneering IVF Support for Over 40 Years

At Cryolab, we’ve been at the forefront of the IVF revolution since its inception. Our founder, Paul Hague, played a key role in introducing controlled-rate freezing to the world, a technique that has become a cornerstone of modern cryopreservation.

Today, with over four decades of experience, we are proud to be the one-stop resource centre for all your cryopreservation needs. Our comprehensive range of high-quality equipment, consumables, and accessories is designed to meet the exacting demands of IVF laboratories. We are exclusive distributors to ART in the UK and Ireland for CryoBioSystems, ensuring all products’ prompt delivery and full traceability.

Our Commitment to Excellence

We understand that IVF is about more than just science; it’s about hopes, dreams, and the creation of new life. That’s why we are committed to providing the best equipment and unparalleled customer service and support. We are dedicated to building lasting relationships with our clients, offering guidance and expertise at every stage of their IVF journey.

Choosing Cryolab

You need a partner you can trust when it comes to cryogenic equipment. Cryolab’s unwavering dedication to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction makes us the ideal choice for IVF clinics, hospitals, and research facilities across the UK and beyond.

Contact Cryolab today to discover how our comprehensive range of cryogenic solutions can empower your IVF program and help you achieve the best possible outcomes for your patients.

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chapter two — fighting vainly the old ennui

➝ cassie is determined to have a child on her own. but something tells her she needs an opinion on this.

➝ word count: 4,1k

➝ warnings: none

Cassie woke up the next morning without much of a hangover to speak of, which surprised her, given how much wine she’d had — two glasses at dinner and an entire bottle after she’d gotten home.

She stretched and yawned a little before checking her phone, remembering she’d left herself a reminder in her Notes app before she’d gone to sleep.

She opened it, trying to remember what had been so important. 

“Look into the IVF process/doctors in Oxford”.

“A baby? How silly”, she thought.

As she went about her normal Sunday, though, little reminders kept popping up, almost as if the universe was trying to tell her something. Logically, she knew it was some sort of frequency illusion — she had been thinking about babies, so of course she had started noticing them more. There was an episode of a programme on the BBC that featured a pregnant woman going to the doctor. Her Instagram feed had, yet another pregnancy announcement, just posted that morning, from the wife of someone she knew that worked at Williams. On her way out of her building, she saw an infant-sized mitten lying on the sidewalk. Her neighbors on the ground floor of her building had welcomed a child a few months ago, so it was very likely theirs. She picked it up and put it in her coat  pocket, with the intention of returning it to them later on. 

But, what truly broke down her resolve was her trip to Sainsbury’s. As she was trying to find the best bunch of bananas — she liked them to be ripe, but still with a little bit of green left in them, and no brown spots — in the produce section, she felt someone tug on the hem of her jacket. She looked down to see a toddler-aged girl goggling up at her. Her hat was askew, and she had the arm of a stuffed bunny clenched in her little fist. Cassie was speechless.

— Hi! — the little girl said, looking expectantly up at Cassie. 

Cassie was dumbstruck. The little girl was adorable — she had a matching pink coat and hat, purple tights with small shearling winter boots, wisps of curly blonde hair poking out from under her hat, and enormous green eyes. She was possibly one of the most adorable children that Cassie had ever seen.

Cassie was about to respond until she was interrupted by the girl’s mother frantically running up to her, scooping the toddler up into her arms. 

— Ada! I told you to stay by mummy and not bother the nice lady.

She lifted the girl — Ada, apparently — into the seat of her shopping trolley and turned to Cassie.

— I’m so sorry, I’m trying to teach her not to do that, but she just loves to talk to anyone she can find.

— Oh, that’s okay, it’s no bother, really. It’s nice to meet you, Ada — she said to the small girl. Ada giggled and waved “bye bye” with her adorably small hand as her mother pushed her trolley away from the banana section. 

Before leaving the shop, Cassie stopped by the pharmacy section and bought a bottle of pregnancy vitamins. She’d read that women that were even considering pregnancy should start taking folic acid supplements, and even if she didn’t end up going through with the IVF process, it would apparently be good for her hair and nails. 

After returning home from her errands, Cassie set herself up with her laptop on the couch and set to work doing research. She’d considered adoption, but a cursory glance indicated that she was not likely to be approved. Sure, her career was stable and she had the financial means, but as a single woman with a full-time job, she was not an ideal candidate, at least for an infant. She might be a good candidate for a school-aged child, but that wasn’t what she wanted. It was possible, but it looked like the process would be long and expensive, and if she was going to go through a long, difficult, and expensive process anyway, she quite liked the idea of raising her own child from birth. 

She spent the rest of her day reading. She read about the examinations she’d need to undergo — an overall health screening, genetic testing, ovarian and uterine examinations, the cycle of drugs she’d need to take to stimulate egg production and regulate her cycle, the ultrasounds, the dozens of blood draws and injections she’d need.

“At least I’m not afraid of needles”, she thought. 

All of it needed to be meticulously timed in a window of two to three weeks, and it was not likely to work the first time around, necessitating additional attempts if — or rather, when, it failed. Somehow, though, none of that dissuaded her, and the next day, she called her normal doctor to schedule an appointment to get a consultation and a referral for a fertility clinic. Her appointment wasn’t for another week, and she found herself growing increasingly nervous about the idea. She wanted to talk to someone about it, but she wasn’t quite that close to many of her coworkers. She thought her friends would insist she was crazy. This was the one of the rare situations that made her wish she and her mother were close and had the kind of relationship where they could discuss this sort of thing. 

While she wasn’t close with her mother, there was someone in her family that she could have a talk with to possibly get the reassurance and encouragement she was after — her Aunt Sybil. 

And so, the next weekend, Cassie made the two-hour drive down the M34 to Chichester - her hometown, and where her parents still lived. Sybil lived there as well, in a grand old Georgian house in St. Martin’s Square, practically in the dead center of Chichester, almost a stone’s throw from the infamous Chichester Cathedral.  

Sybil had always been Cassie’s favorite relative, aside from her little sister. Sybil was the fellow black sheep of Cassie’s family, never caring much to uphold the social mores she’d been raised in. Sybil’s parents — Cassie’s grandparents, never minded, though, as they were rather secure in their position in the hierarchy of well-to-do British society. The strictness that Cassie had dealt with growing up had more to do with Albert, her father, than it did Andromeda, her mother. As Cassie had gotten older, she’d realized that Andromeda was someone who was easily shaped by her situation, using adaptation as some sort of coping mechanism. That, and Cassie had long suspected that her father had a… Physical way of imposing his views on his wife. As much as he considered himself to be a proper English gentleman, he was a brute when nobody else was around.

Cassie’s parents had always referred to Sybil, when they were feeling charitable, as “eccentric”. Behind closed doors, though, Sybil was “absolutely barmy” or “stark-raving mad”. She was Andromeda’s sister, and the eldest of the three Percy sisters, and the only one of the three that never married, apparently content to remain single. However, everyone in the family suspected that her longtime housekeeper, a French woman named Sabine, was much more than merely household staff.

Cassie parked as close as she could get to Lion Street and walked to Sybil’s house, getting a bit nervous as she pressed the button for the doorbell. It wasn’t as if she was dropping by unannounced, or that Sybil disliked her, but dealing with her family always set Cassie at least a little on edge. After what seemed like too long, Sabine opened the door.

— Ah, bonjour, Cassandra! — she said in a barely-detectable French accent, enveloping Cassie in a hug as she stepped into the entryway — It’s so nice to see you. It has been a while, I hope you’ve been keeping well.

— Ah, yes, it’s good to see you too, Sabine. It’s been too long. I think I was last down here for Goodwood, right? — Cassie said, shedding her coat and scarf. Sabine took them immediately to hang up in the house’s coat closet.

West Sussex was the home of the Goodwood Festival of Speed, which took place in the summer, at the Goodwood House, just north of Chichester. It was a hill climb competition primarily, but the event always featured lots of Formula 1 cars, vintage and modern. Most of the teams in F1 also usually participated in some capacity, including Mercedes. Cassie had traveled down this past summer to work on Mercedes’ marketing for the event, and had stayed with Sybil and Sabine for the weekend. Her boss, Toto, had participated, driving a 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLS on loan from the Mercedes-Benz museum, in some show runs.

— Your aunt is in the sitting room. She’s expecting you. I’ve prepared some tea with scones, jam, and clotted cream. Normally I would join you, but Sybil said this was a family matter, so I will be in the kitchen if either of you need me — Sabine said as she escorted Cassie through the entryway. Cassie glanced around at the walls as she walked, to see what new pieces Sybil had added to her art collection since she’d last visited. 

Like most women of Sybil’s social standing, she didn’t have a regular job per se. She filled her days with ostensibly philanthropic activities, and most of Sybil’s interests were in the arts community. As far as Cassie knew, she was on the board of several museums and galleries. She and Sabine regularly attended openings and showings, where she would buy paintings to add to her extensive collection. The works that were hanging on the walls of her house were only a portion of the artwork she’d purchased over the years. Her tastes were varied — she had classic works, as well as newer works from younger, contemporary artists as well. 

As Cassie and Sabine rounded the corner out of the enormous entryway, turning right into the downstairs sitting room, Sybil arose from the wing chair she’d been sitting on, stepping forward to give her niece a hug. 

— Hello, ma petite étoile! — she said, embracing her — So good of you to come and see me!

— It’s good to see you too, Auntie — Cassie said, her voice strained by the way Sybil was squeezing her. 

— How are you doing? Are you doing well? Your mother doesn’t ever talk about you when she comes by to visit — Sybil said, placing her hands on her niece’s shoulders and looking at her from arm’s length — Please, sit down, relax, and tell me everything that’s been going on lately.

— Well, that’s not surprising — Cassie said, sitting down on the chair opposite of the one Sybil was sitting in — I think she and dad are still mad about… Something I did. Who is to say, really? I haven’t talked to them in ages. I figured that if they want to know how I am doing badly enough, they’d pick up the telephone. But, things are going well. Work is fine, mostly just preparations for pre-season testing. It will be another month or so until things really start picking up.

— I’m glad to hear it. And, as far as your mother goes, I wouldn’t fault my sister too much — Sybil said, picking up a teacup and a saucer from the serving tray on the table. She poured a cup, putting in a little milk and a little sugar, and passing it to Cassie. Cassie accepted, thanking her aunt, who said — You know how your father can be.

The two of them glanced knowingly at each other, and it gave Cassie a chance to take a good look at her aunt. It had been a few months since she’d seen Sybil, but she never really seemed to change much. She kept her gray hair long, and it flowed past her shoulders. While most women Sybil’s age preferred to crop their hair short and color it, Sybil refused, leaving it as long as she could stand it. “Aging is a gift that few are given, and I am choosing to embrace it”, she always said, whenever one of her sisters or her society friends suggested covering her grays with dye or having some “work done” on her face.

She was wearing a colorful, flowing, gauzy top that draped elegantly to her knees, and a pair of matching solid-color palazzo pants that Cassie would have thought was a skirt had Sybil not crossed her legs as she sat back down. She had an impressive stack of various jingling bangles on her wrist, along with a beaded necklace that matched her enormous dangling earrings. She was wearing a pair of beaded sandals that showed off her toes, which were immaculately manicured, same with her fingernails. She may have been a bit odd by the standards of most of her social circle, but she still put a great amount of work into her appearance. 

— So, what did you want to talk to me about? — Sybil asked, smiling kindly at her niece, leaning forward a bit. 

— Ah, well — Cassie said, setting her teacup down on the small tea table — There’s not really any easy way to say this, because I am afraid it sounds entirely crazy, but… I am thinking about having a baby.

Sybil almost dropped her teacup in surprise. She did drop the saucer, but luckily, it managed to land with a soft thump on the elaborate Persian rug that covered the sitting area. 

— My word — her aunt said, bending over a bit to fetch the saucer. 

— I’m… Sure you have a lot of questions — Cassie said, looking down at the teacup in her hands — I’m sure it sounds completely bonkers…

— I do have a few questions, yes. First of all, do you have a secret husband that I’m not aware of?

— No…

— How would that work then? As far as I know, it takes two people to make a baby, doesn’t it? Unless you intend to carry the reborn baby Jesus…

— No, of course not! It would be with a — Cassie cleared her throat. The nerves were starting to set back in, and she willed her voice to not waver — A donor. There’s clinics that specialize in this sort of thing. You pick the… Father, I suppose, out of a catalog, they have his, um, material frozen and banked, and then, they fertilize one of…

— Ah, yes. That. I’ve seen things about that — Sybil said abruptly — And you intend to raise a child on your own? I thought you never wanted to have children!

— I’ve been thinking about that. I think that, deep down, I always did want to have children, but not necessarily a husband. Most of all, I think, I just didn’t want to give mum and dad something they were expecting of me, but lately, seeing everyone my age with their little families makes coming home to my empty flat every night seem incredibly depressing. I know I could just get a cat or a dog, but it’s not quite the same thing. Plus, I am getting to an age where even if I do find the elusive man of my dreams, my time, biologically speaking, is running short.

Sybil scratched at her chin, in deep thought, just like her sister always did. 

— Again, you’re planning on doing this alone?

— Well… Why not? I have a good job that I’ve been with for going on a decade now, I have good benefits and a generous maternity leave, childcare benefits, all of it. I’ve looked at my finances, and everything works on paper, at least — Cassie, needing something to do with her hands, picked up a scone from the tray and splitting it open, spreading some jam on the inside of it.

— Isn’t it better to have a… A partner? I know there are plenty of single mothers, but surely that would just make things more difficult?

Cassie sighed. 

— Well, from what I know of everyone I know that has children with their partners, really, is that sometimes when you have one, it’s like having a second baby.

Sybil smirked, knowing exactly to whom she was referring. Both Jason, Cassie’s brother, and Jack, her brother-in-law, had grown up in similar environments, which did not do much in the way of fostering independence in boys. Their households had staff to take care of most things, as did their residences in their boarding school days.

 As part of their education and upbringing, Cassie and her sister had both learned the essentials of running a household — cooking, cleaning, childcare, and other sundry tasks — but boys were not taught such things with the expectation that they would be the providers of the household, working while their wives took care of hearth and home. However, the end result was more of a case of a sort of learned helplessness; Jason and Jack would be absolutely hopeless without their wives doing everything for them, god forbid anything should happen to either of them. 

 — I cannot disagree with you there. I don’t even think that brother of yours could manage to make a sandwich on his own. With written instructions! Diagrams, even!

Cassie laughed.

— I mean, I know it sounds completely crazy, but it feels like something that’s a bit of a now or never sort of thing. Even if I got pregnant tomorrow, I’d be in my forties by the time the child would be starting school, and if I’m waiting for a serious relationship, like I had with Callum, I think I’ll be waiting for a while.

— There’s really no prospects at all? I would think there would be quite a few nice, educated men in Oxford…

Cassie laughed, a hearty “hah” coming out, almost reflexively. 

— The last few dates, especially the last date I went on, have been absolute nightmares. It’s like they’re all competing for who can be the biggest knob — she crossed her arms, recalling her hellish evening with Peter — The last one… He took me to a French place, which was fine. But then, he ordered both the appetizers and the main course before I’d even set foot in the restaurant. Escargots for the appetizer, and you know how I feel about that.

Sybil nodded. The entire family was familiar with the escargot incident.

 — The main course was a passable loup de mer, which wouldn’t have been my first choice, but he chose it because he assumed that I didn’t know anything about French cuisine. The food wasn’t even the worst part. No, on the first date, this man tells me that, should we get together, he expects me to leave my job, because my working environment is far too — Cassie made air-quotes with her fingers — masculine for me, and that his prospective partner loving him meant nothing. He needed commitment, which, the way he explained it, sounded like he is looking for a servant more than a partner. So, I told him off and stormed out in the middle of dinner service.

Sybil laughed, doubtlessly imagining the scene her niece caused.

— But, every date I’ve been on since breaking up with Callum has felt like that. All of them want the same thing, and it’s something that I would rather not be party to. It’s not the 19th century any more, or even the mid 20th century. I want a partner with whom I can have an equitable, loving relationship, but if that’s what I am waiting for, I think I will be waiting a while. So, if I want a child, so I can have my own little family, I’ll just have to do it myself.

— Well, ma étoile, if there’s one thing you’ve always been consistent on, it’s following your heart, and following something through once you’ve decided on it — Sybil said, scratching at her chin once again — So even if I didn’t support this venture, which, I do, considering you seem to have given a lot of thought, I don’t think I’d be able to change your mind, regardless.

— Thank you, Auntie — Cassie said, softly. 

— But, don’t completely write off finding someone just yet. The man you’re waiting for might still be out there, somewhere. Maybe where you’re not expecting to find him. I know there are still good men out there. At least, I think so, Lord knows that I’ve never looked — Sybil said, with a knowing wink. 

After they chatted about other things for a while, Cassie said goodbye to her aunt and Sabine and drove home. She spent the entire drive back thinking about their conversation.

She had some more research to do, mostly into the costs of the procedure itself. She was well aware that it wasn’t cheap. She had some savings, and there was also some money she had in a trust that had been set up when her Grandmother Percy had passed, and that would more than cover it.

For the rest of the weekend, she continued reading and researching in an attempt to try and calm her nerves about the process. She was reassured when she found an online community of women who had also opted to go through IVF without a partner. She spent what felt like hours combing through various posts, reading as many stories as she could. It was helpful — she found answers to a lot of questions she’d had, and some things she hadn’t considered, like legal parenthood status of a partner in the event she did get married to someone after using donor sperm, and needing someone to accompany her to certain visits to the clinic because they involved sedation, like the visit for her egg retrieval. She realized that once she had a schedule confirmed, she would need to let the HR department know which days she needed to take off, and find out the details of how maternity leave worked. 

Sunday night, she got curious, and searched a few websites for donor databases in the UK. They had fairly limited information, and did not show any pictures, but they had physical characteristics listed, along with staff impressions of the donors’ personalities, what sort of education the donors had, and some other data, like what kind of genetic screenings they’d had, or their nationality and ancestry. Cassie spent a few hours browsing through the pages, trying to narrow down what she wanted the father-to-be to look like.

She purposefully avoided potential donors with light hair and blue eyes — Callum had ruined that particular combination of features for her. The rest of her family all had fair-colored features as well, so she opted for donors with darker hair and darker eyes. She considered looking for other redheads to maximize her chances of her child ending up with red hair as well, but, as expected, there were no donors with red hair. The fact that she ended up with red hair and brown eyes amongst a family of people with mostly blue eyes and dark blonde hair was a mystery. Her older brother, Jason, used to joke that she was adopted, or left in the yard by faeries as a baby. 

— One step at a time, Cassie — she told herself, closing her laptop.

She only had a few days until her appointment with her doctor, and hopefully she wouldn’t have to wait too long afterwards to visit the clinic.

Sunday night, she went about her usual routine. When she was standing at the sink, brushing her teeth, she looked at herself in the mirror, imagining how she would look with a round, pregnant belly. 

After she laid in bed, she tried to imagine what her baby would look like, given the selection of donors out there. For some reason, she envisioned herself having a little girl. She imagined trips to the zoo, to the park, to the family day picnic at work, playing with some of her coworkers’ children. She imagined sending her daughter off for her first day of school, going to her plays and concerts. Just as she was dropping off to sleep, she imagined herself sitting in a rocking chair, in a nursery, holding the swaddled baby in her arms as she sang it to sleep — a lullaby she’d learned in a Modern Greek class in University that always touched something in her.

As many stars as they are in the sky, my pearl,

And they sparkle one by one, and they sparkle one by one

So many times my eyes, my pearl,

Cried for you, cried for you,

Come on, dear mother, love me too,

Rock, dear mother, the child for me.

It was a strange feeling. Cassie had never wanted children before, not even when she and Callum were discussing engagement and marriage. Part of her felt that children were the next natural step, but then, she didn’t even want to consider it.

 But now, it was everything she wanted.

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Michelle Ogundehin is best known as the head judge of Interior Designs Masterclass on BBC 1. It’s a programme I am utterly addicted to, and I was therefore delighted to have been asked to join as a guest judge for semi finals week, this week (TX 23/4/24). I have been a fan of Michelle’s expert eye when it comes to interiors for a long time, having devoured every issue of Elle Decoration published during her time as editor in chief from 2004-2017. I love her approach to homes and how they make you feel, always taking into account the link between our environment and how it affects our mental health. 

Off-screen, Michelle is a devoted single mum to her 10 year old son. She became a mum later in life, after years of trying, and her journey included IVF and four miscarriages. She says her son is the best thing that has ever happened to her. 

We talked about her worries about becoming a mum due to her own mother not being maternal or loving to her. 

She told me how she has recently been ‘album-ing’ her life and also that she believes that what surrounds us at home affects us. 

I finally tested her boundaries when I mischievously suggested she should let her little boy draw on his bedroom walls, just as my mum let me!

Listen now: https://shorturl.at/gqyJN

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listen i need to infodump about my current sims 4 save because its amazing

so it started as a rags to riches challenge with this one sim London, but then i got to the riches part really easily so it became a legacy challenge

so she had a son Oliver with a sperm donor (thanks mods) but he was taken away as a toddler because he was asleep and i couldnt feed him in time

and then she married Salim Benali who she was friends with and they moved onto this big lot in windenburg and it had a greenhouse and like a ton of solar panels and rain catchers

and they had twin girls (Willow and Este). now Willow was kind of the perfect student and then out of nowhere she decided she hated the path i laid out for her which was acting and she instead got into baking so i made her a little bakery and now she lives in windenburg town with her bakery living her best life

Este was a lil different. she got really into programming and she constantly hacked her grades to the point she got the graduate early so she went into the programmer career and she was the next heir (also they had a cat called Shoehorn who i LOVED)

now i have a lot of mods to bare with me-- London (my founder) died of a brain aneurysm and i couldnt save her so that was the end of that generation

so i renovated the house and moved Salim to the poolhouse (meanwhile he's maxed the military career and also built a rocketship) and este found a lovely lady called Kristine and they got married

Salim started to befriend London's ghost and eventually she joined the household

now Este and Kristine decided to have IVF and Este got pregnant with a little girl, Tiara. and then Kristine had IVF not long later and had TRIPLETS, a boy and 2 girls- Dean, Antonia & Alaina

all the while this was happening i remembered London maxed the cooking and gourmet cooking skills so if i were to get all the ingredients i'd be able to make ambrosia to bring her back to life

so i spent 4 days straight fishing in Willow Creek to find an angelfish because we got a death flower plant A LONG time ago

so she just came back to life and idk what to do next

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Comprehensive Guide to Embryology Training in India and the Growing IVF Industry

An Overview of Embryology and Its Relevance in Context to India

India has become a potential and prominent country having better outfits of ART and other reproductive medicines due to the increased demand of the treatments. A crucial part of ART, embryology attracts a high demand from clinicians who want to improve their proficiency in fertility treatments.

What is Embryology?

Embryology is a branch of developmental biology that deals with a conceptus or embryo at all developmental stages. It is used in activities such as In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), which make it easy for barren couples to conceive.

The Increasing Need of Embryologist in India

This increase in number of cases has resulted in increased number of fertility clinics and IVF centers throughout India. This has led to a need to have skilled embryologists who can manage issues surround assisted reproduction. In order to fulfil this need, there are several institutes in India that offer specialized training in embryology which enables several professionals in executing their duties in this specialised complex area of study.

Embryology Training in India - What to Expect

Comprehensive Curriculum

Various Embryology training programmes in Indian medical colleges are mostly practical oriented as well as theoretical.

• Methods of gametes manipulation and fertilization

• The culture and freezing of embryos

• Techniques such as Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) This is because;

• Maintenance of internal quality assurance in laboratories that work for IVF procedures training programs in India are designed to provide hands-on experience and theoretical knowledge. The courses cover:

• Gamete handling and fertilization techniques

• Embryo culture and cryopreservation

• Advanced procedures like Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)

• Quality control in IVF laboratories

Kinds of Course and Embryology Course Span

The duration of embryology courses in India varies depending on the level of training:

1. Certificate Courses: Usually last between 1 to 3 months, and basic skills form the key content of these spans.

2. Diploma Courses: Past half an year, intimate acquaintance with and practical training in offering.

3. Advanced Fellowships: Bisect up to 2 years, and offer advanced knowledge of innovative approaches to ART.

Comprehensive Information on Institutes with Reference to Choosing the Correct One

While choosing the training program, it is necessary to focus on the institutes lab facilities, faculty and liason with IVF centers._

Some suggestions in order to improve employability for IVF centers in Bangalore include:

Reproductive medicine is also located in Bangalore, which is also famously known as the Silicon Valley of India. As it is evident that there are several gifted IVF centers in Bangalore, the city has attracted many people who want to become embryologists.

What makes Bangalore the right place for Embryology Training?

1. World-Class IVF Centers: It has clinics today fully equipped with advanced technologies and research centers.

2. Exposure to Diverse Cases: The population of Bangalore is a cosmopolitan one and this offers the trainees the best chance to be exposed to all these cases of infertility.

3. Collaborations with Global Experts: Currently, many IVF centers in Bangalore have affiliations with the international experts, giving the trainees a touch with the international standards.

Some of the IVF Centers training professional:

Some of the finest fellowship in Infertility and Reproductive Medicine centers in India are situated in Bangalore such as Dr Kamini Rao Hospitals & Medline Academics. They treat infertility within couple but also educate future generations of the embryologists for civilizations.

Embryology - The Scope and Prospects of a Profession

Job Prospects as a Result of Training

• Professional who works in IVF laboratory

• Added being a laboratory manager in fertility clinics.

• ART technologies expert consultant.

Career Opportunities After Training

After completing an embryology training program in India, professionals can pursue roles such as:

• Clinical embryologist in IVF labs

• Research scientist in reproductive biology

• Laboratory manager in fertility clinics

• Consultant for ART technologies

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And for those who decide to work as embryologists it is an opportunity to be of great help. It can be satisfying personally, as well as professionally, for couples, to assist them in achieving their desire of having children.

1. IIRRH (International Institute for Training and Research in Reproductive Health)

The International Institute for Training and Research in Reproductive Health (IIRRH) is an outstanding institute that has defined standards of embryology training in India. Set under the stewardship of a leading fertility specialist, Dr. Kamini Rao, IIRRH is committed to building capacity in reproductive health education and research.

Key Highlights:

• Comprehensive Embryology Training: IIRRH provides Firmly based training for various training levels from certificate course to fellowships. The program offers theoretical and practical experience in IVF and ICSI, cryopreservation of embryos and general management of the lab.

• Embryology Course Duration: Available training programs can be as short as several weeks or as intensive as two-year fellowships to suit every developing and professional artist or producer.

• State-of-the-Art Facilities: Fully accredited with the latest facilities for embryology practice, IIRRH makes certain trainees acquire comprehensive practical knowledge that is required in the current environment.

To ensure that their knowledge is put to practice, IIRRH has affiliations with the most wanted IVF centers in Bangalore in addition to offering clinical experience.

2. Medline Academics

Medline Academics is an acclaimed educational venture that aims at transcribing academic learning into practical application in reproduction medicine. It focuses on offering affordable and quality training to those doctors intending to practice more about embryology and ART.

Why Choose Medline Academics?

• Customizable Courses: At Medline Academics a student can enroll for any number of courses due to the flexible academic programs that are offered. They offer every single training need from crash courses to full fledge training modules.

• Embryology Training: Some of the courses the institute has fashioned have been designed to suit international standards and to produce fertility graduates that can fit into fertility centres any part of the world.

• Collaborations with IVF Centers in Bangalore: Medline Academics collaborates with successful IVF clinics thus guaranteeing the students practical application of sophisticated ART technologies and methods.

With special emphasis on analytical education, Medline Academics aims at training professional embryologists for the growing global requirement.

3. Dr. Kamini Rao Hospitals

Dr. Kamini Rao Hospitals is a prestigious centre for fertility treatment and state of the art infertility solutions. Headed by Dr. Kamini Rao the hospital focuses on using technology in its provision of services while making sure that couples get the best when it comes to fertility.

Core Specializations:

• IVF and Embryology Services: It is one of the renowned IVF hospitals in Bangalore which provides trendiest techniques such as ICSI freezing of eggs and embryo transfer among others.

• Training Programs: Dr. Kamini Rao Hospitals also offer embryologist training, giving entry-level chances to gain real practice from some of the premier embryologists of today’s generation.

• Innovative Research: The commitment to research and development is very pronounced; consequently, patients are offered treatments comparatively recent from the scientific viewpoint.

Why It Stands Out:

• Patient-Centric Approach: The hospital pride themselves on the fact that they have individualized approach towards every couple they are treating.

• Advanced Infrastructure: Being furnished with modern laboratories and diagnostic instruments it guarantees precise results and successful operations.

• Experienced Team: The embryologist and fertility specialists found at the hospital include some of the most competent being a team of infertility specialists in Bangalore.

Conclusion

Many institutes are offering reproductive medicine and embryology training in India, some of the prominent institutes are IIRRH, Medline Academics and Dr. Kamini Rao Hospitals. Besides, they also meet societal challenges of shortages in skill human resource capital and at the same time positively impact infertility treatment success stories. For those who are planning to become an embryologist, or those individuals who are in dire need of fertility help, these organization truly provide the best of what is being offered.       

Embryology training in India is a stepping stone to a successful future carrier in reproductive medicine. Given that cities such as IVF centres in Bangalore are world class and training opportunities for embryologists it has never been a better time to pursue the profession. Everyone who has compassion to improve the lives of people in the area of fertility must start this journey right now.

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Top Fertility Clinics in Surat

Are you looking for the Top Fertility Clinics in Surat? IVF Facility may be the finest option. Dr. Vishwa Chavda, Dr. Kahan Chavda, Dr. D.A. Chavda, and Dr. Viral Modi are among the best Gynaecologists in Surat, Gujarat. A gynaecologist specialises in the female reproductive system, which includes the vulva, vagina, uterus (womb), and ovaries.

A fertility specialist is a doctor who specialises in reproductive endocrinology and infertility, which is a subspecialty of obstetrics and gynaecology (REI). REI is a branch of medicine that studies how hormones affect reproduction and infertility in both men and women.

One of our fertility doctors will conduct an infertility work-up, which includes a patient history and physical examination, when you choose HRC Fertility as your fertility clinic. In addition, the fertility specialist will do tests to see whether you are ovulating with adequate progesterone stimulation of the uterine lining and to rule out any endocrine abnormalities.

A hysterosalpingogram or hysterosonography is routinely performed as part of an infertility work-up to diagnose abnormalities such as fibroids, polyps, or obstructed fallopian tubes. It may also include an endometrial biopsy to determine whether abnormal hormone levels are affecting the endometrium.

Residents in obstetrics and gynaecology receive infertility training. After finishing this training, individuals must complete an authorised Fellowship programme in reproductive endocrinology and infertility to become a Reproductive Endocrinologist (RE). The Fellowship usually lasts three years and includes extensive research and clinical experience in diagnosing infertility, devising successful treatment regimens, managing IVF cycles, performing laparoscopic surgery, and a variety of other fields.

When it comes to your reproductive health, an OB/GYN can help you in a variety of ways. Fertility doctors, on the other hand, are specially qualified to identify and treat reproductive disorders.

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Facilities Available at Nagpur Test Tube Baby Centre

One of the most renowned centre NTTBC is equipped with state – of –art facilities so as to provide best possible treatment to the patients. The facilities include:

Comprehensive Female Infertility Management

This includes complete infertility evaluation, ovulation induction with follicular studies, intrauterine insemination.

Intrauterine insemination (IUI)

Intrauterine insemination (IUI), also referred to as Artificial insemination (AI), is frequently used as a first line strategy in the treatment of an infertile couple. Success rate is on higher side where IUI is combined with super ovulation.

In-vitro fertilization- Embryo transfer (I. V. F. – E.T.)

IVF is the most effective, time- tested procedure of assisted reproductive technology. The procedure can be done using your own eggs and your partner's sperm. Or IVF may involve eggs, sperm or embryos from a donor if required .

Intracytoplasmic sperm injection-I.C.S.I.

Intracytoplasmic sperm injection is one of the most technically advanced procedures and is used for the couples with severe male factor infertility which cannot be helped with conventional IVF.

Blastocyst culture

In a way, Blastocyst culture provides with the opportunity to choose a viable embryo and thus improving the chances of giving birth to a healthy child.

Blastocyst vitrification

“Vitrification” a new technique for embryo freezing with a very a successful yield of embryos on warming is being used at our centre.

Frozen Embryo transfer

A frozen embryo transfer (FET) is a cycle in which the frozen embryos from a previous fresh IVF or donor egg cycle are thawed and then transferred . At times, the FET cycle have higher success rate .

Donor Embryo programme

The Embryo donation programmes are beneficial and have been proved to be successful for the couples where both the partners are infertile and in menopausal or premenopausal women .

Comprehensive Male Infertility Management

This includes:

Andrology Laboratory

Complete Semen Analysis

Testicular Sperm Aspiration (TESA +ICSI)

Sperm DNA fragmentation

Counselling : Infertility and its treatment causes significant stress to the couple which is detrimental to the reproductive cycle. Before definitive treatment begins we encourage couples to talk about their stress factors and initiate counselling which facilitates the overall treatment programme.

Endoscopy at our sister institution

All the required and mandatory tests and check ups are done at a well equipped and patient friendly centre at our sister organization.

Management of high risk pregnancy at our sister institution

Contact Ketekar Hospital

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Dr. Mangala Ketkar has received her IVF training at Bournhall Clinic the Pioneer in field of IVF, Subsequently she also underwent IVF training at fertility Centre West Wood, New Jersey under Dr.

Daniel Navot U.S.A., Dr. Indira Hinduja the Indian pioneer in IVF at Mumbai with this expertise she has managed thousands of maternity care patients at Ketkar Hospital successfully and also runs the IVF programme successfully at Nagpur Test Tube Baby Centre giving the joy of motherhood through to hundreds of infertile couple from central India, India and Abroad.

Dr. Ketkar submitted research paper of study of 100 cases in fertility at Bourn Hall. She is the co-author of research paper published Cytogenetics of Early pregnancy wastage pregnancy risk.

Every year under her leadership and guidance CME and workshops are arranged by NTTBC and Ketkar hospital for delegates of central India. Eminent and illustrative faculty member from different fields are invited. Since December 2000.

She is one of the senior most and reputed obstetrician, gynecologist and IVF specialist of central India.

Her experience spans a period of four decades. State of art excellent maternity care, gynecology , Ultrasound, endoscopy services to the people of central India.

With a great vision and determination she started NTTBC in December 2000 to offer the service of ART to the people of central India. since then the centre has progressed rapidly in the field of ART.

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Dr. Adarsh Bhargava: 50 Years of Expert Gynecological Care at Cocoon Hospital

Dr. Adarsh Bhargava is a leading figure in obstetrics and gynaecology at Cocoon Hospital, renowned as one of the top gynaecologists in Jaipur. With over 50 years of experience, she excels in managing high-risk pregnancies and delivering exceptional care. Dr. Bhargava holds an M.S. in Obstetrics and Gynaecology from S.M.S Medical College, Jaipur, and has completed prestigious fellowships and memberships, including with the WHO Fellow Urogynaecology at Lahey Institute, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts, USA. She is also a Fellow of the International Medical Sciences Academy and the Indian College of Mother & Child Health. Her expertise extends to advanced gynaecological surgeries, both laparoscopic and hysteroscopic, ensuring top-notch care for all types of gynaecological and obstetric cases.

Years of Experience – 50 Years Language Known- English, Hindi

Training

Training in Hospital Administration from IIM Hyderabad

Training in Hospital Administration at IIHMR, Jaipur, Rajasthan

Training in IVF ICSI (2005)

Endoscopy Training at Mumbai

Emergency Obstetrics care Training at Vellore

Colposcopy Training at Delhi

Training in IVF ICSI (2008)

Invitee Member

Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission

Raj. Public Service Commission

U.P.S.C , Delhi

Moderator for Rajasthan University of Health & Sciences

Member for Selection of Associate Professor and Assistant Professor for University of Delhi.

Member Editor 

Indian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Indexed Journal

Current Medical Trends- Indexed Journal

Academic Achievements

Orator, Guest Speaker, Chairperson & Faculty in more than 30 National & International conferences.

Presented Papers in various national and international conferences attended.

Faculty for Satellite School Programme of India conducted by Federation of obstetrics and Gynaecological Societies of India for various medical colleges of India.

Organised National and state conferences, workshops and CME

Rajasthan Obst & Gynae Conference in 2000

Kishori 2002

Organized 3 CME per year in dept of Obst

CME on fetal medicine in August 2008

Was organizing chairperson and scientific advisor for 52nd AICOG held in January 2008, which had 200 guest lectures, 600 free papers and 10 workshops on various problems in Gynaecology and Obstetrics.

book your appointment now

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Cost IVF Programmer per cycle - Rs. 1,20,000 - Rs. 1,60,000

IVF Cost Single Cycle - Rs. 1,22,000 - Rs. 2,20,000

IVF Cost with Donor Egg - Rs. 2,75,000 - Rs. 3,00,000

IVF Cost with ICSI - Rs. 1,75,000 - Rs. 1,85,000

IVF Treatment Cost - Rs. 1,20,000 - Rs. 2,20,000

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Specialists in Reproductive Medicine and IVF in India - Emerging Market Demand

Introduction

With IVF being the most sought for technique in ART realms, India is now seen as one of the premier places to head for treatment. Such a heightened popularity of nontraditional types of childless treatment can be explained by the growing role of unhealthy lifestyles and thus, the need for professional IVF surgeons has never been higher. This demand is therefore exerting a pull for more specific training especially fellowship for potential medical practitioners to acquire more of these expert skills.

Why Specialized Training is Crucial in Reproductive Medicine?

Reproductive medicine itself is a very specialized branch of infertility treatment and has expanded rapidly with ongoing research and development in the last few years. A Fellowship in Reproductive Medicine certifies the healthcare professional on aspects of ART methods and embryology and the management techniques needed to provide top-notch IVF services. This is important because chances of conceiving through IVF largely depend on the doctors involved in the procedure.

Exploding popularity in medical tourism, coupled with top-notch IVF facilities, makes India the right place for IVF fellowship. Indian hospitals offer some of the best training and infrastructure assistance especially the multi-specialty hospitals in Bangalore ensure the IVF specialist gets enormous opportunity to have global exposure and clinical edge to rival the foremost standards of IVF procedure.

Fellowship in IVF and Reproductive Medicine: Turning your dream into a successful profession

A Fellowship in Reproductive Medicine is a more advanced program compared with basic training, which includes dedicated modules on embryology and andrology, clinical IVF management and ovarian stimulation protocols and patient management and counselling. Such programmes are useful since they are able to equip the candidates with every aspect of Reproductive Health hence are well equipped to handle most instances.

Some highlights of a Fellowship in IVF in India include:

- Hands-on Training in IVF Labs: Fellows are able to perform related laboratory processes, such as ICSI, embryo freezing and retrieving eggs.

- Simulation Training: This is achieved through numerous programs that enhance the skills by use of simulations in order to get fellows as close as possible to real life experience.

- Mentorship from Leading Experts: Students follow masters’ advice which is extremely important when it comes to clinical skill development and diagnostics.

- Cutting-edge Technology: The trainings for the fellows unveil the recent research on medical technology, which is available in the center.

Once doctors finish their fellowship in reproductive medicine, they are ready to practice as reproductive medicine specialists in IVF hospitals particularly in ‘THE’ Bangalore. This training leads to employment in private sectors IVF clinics, research occupations, teaching and even administrative and managerial positions in the specialty.

Why Bangalore is Suitable for IVF Training as well as Treatment

Indeed, Bangalore is one of the leading centres globally for fertility tourism and training and development of fertility specialists. This city reputed for high standards of medical services contains some of the best IVF hospitals in India and can, therefore, accommodate medicine fellows in reproductive health.

Some of the Best IVF Hospital in Bangalore

The IVF hospitals in Bangalore have good infrastructure, equipment and personnel who have trained from different parts of the world. Different network hospitals here offer all types of ART treatment like IVF, ICSI and egg freezing with close embryologist assistance and counselling service. The nature of training provided by IVF hospitals in Bangalore is that the fellows get to practice in multiple fields due to the huge workload.

List of Renowned Institutes for Fellowship Programs In Bangalore

There are several well-known institutes in Bangalore that provide fellowship in IVF and reproductive medicine with emphasis on academic, ethical and practical aspects thereof. Not only do these institutions equip the fellows with skills as to how to tackle clinical issues but also with confidence as to how to approach the patients and make a clinical decision.

Patient-Centric Training

Professional and personal fellowship programmes in Bangalore especially focus on patient-centred care education where fellows are trained to address the patients since they are key players in their treatment, counselling, and mental health, this goes hand in hand with IVF.

The special programs weave the future of reproductive medicine through consolidated training.

For those willing to work under state of art embryology lab and microscope a fellowship in IVF is not merely a journey towards a potentially rewarding career but it is a promise to contribute towards the field of reproductive medicine. Given the fact that this training endows doctors with comprehensive knowledge and effective skills, this training will doubtless influence the quality of IVF treatment offered to patients and subsequently increase success rate and satisfaction among patients.

Why Reproductive Medicine Fellowship in Bangalore Facilities?

A plethora of specialized IVF hospitals and a rich environment for the development of reproductive medicine makes Bangalore the ideal place for young specialists. The commitment of the city to offer quality training with state-of-the-art technology and liaising with experts in the medical field offers a perfect environment for dedicated doctors who desire to be part of change in the fertility and reproductive medicine.

IIRRH

The International Institute for Training and Research in Reproductive Health (IIRRH) is a prime institute for training in reproductive medicine. Dr Kamini Rao established IIRRH, which to date, is among the only few institutes offering complete fellowships and certification in ART and reproductive healthcare.

Key Offerings

- Fellowship Programs in Reproductive Medicine: Exciting specialized fellowships at IIRRH for candidates who wish to make their career in reproductive medicine involving detailed theoretical and practical knowledge of ART.

- Certification Courses: The following are short term certification courses offered by IIRRH most of which are designed for healthcare practitioners interested in acquiring specific knowledge in the areas of embryology, IVF, andrology and reproductive endocrinology.

- Research Opportunities: IIRRH is well-endowed with a robust research capacity, which the institute urges fellows and clinicians to come up with innovative research and enhance the body of knowledge on reproductive health.

Mission and Vision

The mission of IIRRH is to act as the mecca for standards of reproductive medicine education and research. It is therefore the vision of IIRRH to cultivate professional human resource that produce ethical and competent ART services to the world.

Medline Academics

Medline Academics is uniquely dedicated to providing superior, hands-on, and effective education in reproductive medicine, infertility and IVF to educational establishments. Through the support of Dr. Kamini Rao, Medline Academics provides the gap in knowledge to make doctors have access to premier online and offline training programs making it ideal to doctors in reproductive medicine in turn making it an institution of choice when it comes to flexible learning.

Key Offerings

- Online Fellowship in Reproductive Medicine: This online fellowship program is created for doctors who want to focus on the reproduction field and offers them the curriculum with the modules, cases, and tests.

- Simulation-Based Training: Medline Academics has been training students through simulation laboratory; this enhances students’ practical skills as they prepare for practice settings.

- Specialized Courses in IVF and ART: These includes basic IVF treatment protocols, and other aspects of ART means Medline Academics a one stop shop for learning all things reproductive health.

Mission and Vision

Medline Academics aims at providing affordable high-quality education in the field of reproductive medicine for all professionals globally. Its goals include the development of the future specialists in the sphere of reproductive health, who would be equipped with the necessary knowledge, moral and ethical values, essentials for the competent imparting of ideas and notions to their patients, while communicating with them.

Dr. Kamini Rao Hospitals

Dr. Kamini Rao Hospitals is a leading fertility, and reproductive health care center in Bangalore. These hospitals are initiated by Dr. Kamini Rao who is the leading and renowned infertility specialists in India and these hospitals have created and achieved standards of service delivery that includes high quality Fertility care along with ART services to the couple who in turn have received humane and empathetic treatment during their infertility management.

Key Services

- Comprehensive IVF and Fertility Treatments: The hospital boasts of providing all aspects of ART services from In Vitro Fertilization, Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection, Intrauterine insemination and even egg preservation to suit individual clients.

- Patient-Centric Approach: Dr. Kamini Rao Hospitals have incorporated a concept of patient psychology and emotions and support the patients from all aspects of their treatment process.

- Training and Mentorship: The hospital also acts as a training ground for fellow and residents in IIRRH and Medline Academics as they get exposure to varieties of cases.

Mission and Vision

Dr Kamini Rao Hospitals want to be a leading healthcare organization for child bearing age people offering reproductive health solutions based on commitment, quality and ethics. Encouraging constant development, the hospitals try to raise the probability of ART and provide accessible infertility treatments for people.

Final Thoughts

Doing Fellowship in Reproductive Medicine in Bangalore is a life changing experience which empowers the doctors with knowledge, confidence and compassion to spearhead the IVF treatment. As India progresses further in this particular field of reproductive medicine the future generations of doctors will be better equipped to handle such cases to the benefits of their clients.

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Infertility specialist in Vesu

Do you need the best Infertility specialist in Vesu? The finest option may be IVF Center. One of the top rated gynaecologists in Surat, Gujarat, are Drs. Vishwa Chavda, Kahan Chavda, D.A. Chavda, and Viral Modi. A gynecologist’s area of specialty is the female reproductive system, which includes the vulva, vagina, uterus (womb), and ovaries.

Prior to starting your infertility treatment, you might not have known about fertility doctors. They certainly aren’t as prevalent as other medical professionals like dermatologists or dentists. However, fertility professionals play a crucial role in the treatment of fertility issues.

Reproductive endocrinologists (RE), often known as fertility specialists, receive significant education and training before they are allowed to practise. They have successfully completed four years of undergraduate and medical school, four years of an OB/GYN residency, and a three year fellowship in reproductive endocrinology. As a result, they are board certified in both obstetrics-gynecology and reproductive endocrinology.

The following are some methods in which fertility specialists are qualified to identify, treat, and assist with fertility issues.

Perform tests for infertility: Examine your medical history, perform a physical exam, check your fallopian tubes, order blood tests to track your hormone and ovulation levels, and perform a pelvic ultrasound on women as part of your infertility testing. This entails evaluating men’s sperm in a lab.

Determine treatment based on a diagnosis: Depending on the diagnosis, choose a course of therapy. A variety of factors, many of which are treatable, can contribute to infertility. The best course of action will rely on the diagnosis, as well as a form of treatment’s success rates, cost, duration, and potential adverse effects. Specialists in fertility are qualified to consider each of these elements and recommend a patient’s optimal course of treatment.

Prescribe fertility medications: With their medical training, reproductive endocrinologists are qualified to provide certain fertility medications to assist women ovulate consistently.

Perform insemination procedures: Specialists in reproductive medicine can perform in vitro fertilisation (IVF) or intrauterine insemination (IUI) (IVF). It may be suggested to try one of these methods of insemination for women with tubal damage, ovarian abnormalities, or endometriosis, as well as for men with specific types of infertility.

Perform certain surgeries: To treat diseases like endometriosis or uterine polyps, fertility doctors can undertake minimally invasive surgery. This includes removing tissue, rearranging reproductive organs in certain ways, or undoing tubal ligations that may otherwise prohibit a woman from becoming pregnant.

Fertility preservation services: A reproductive endocrinologist can help with procedures including preserving sperm, embryos, and eggs.

Respond to queries and assist patients in locating support: Infertility is a difficult experience on an emotional level for many people. In addition to providing their patients with referrals to counselling programmes that specialise in reproductive issues, fertility experts are accessible to answer their patients’ inquiries.

Your OB/GYN can support you in a variety of ways when it comes to your reproductive health. However, fertility doctors are uniquely qualified to identify and address reproductive issues.