Now Baby

07/03/2026

PGT testing is often presented as the next logical step after failed IVF.

But not every cycle requires pre-implantation genetic testing, and the decision to use it is usually based on specific clinical indicators.

The real question for couples is what the test actually changes.

Does it improve the chance of a live birth, or does it mainly provide reassurance about embryo genetics?

Understanding what PGT testing can and cannot do helps couples make informed decisions about an already expensive treatment pathway.

In this article I explain when PGT is clinically indicated and how it fits into the wider IVF process.

https://nowbaby.ie/preimplantation-genetic-testing-ivf/

07/03/2026

Heavy periods are often explained away as “normal”

But persistent heavy bleeding can sometimes reflect underlying hormone signalling.

When cycles are influenced by hormonal imbalance between oestrogen and progesterone, thyroid disruption or PCOS, the uterine lining may build differently and menstrual blood loss can increase. Over time, this can also affect iron status.

For women trying to conceive, these patterns are worth understanding because they impact the wider hormonal environment that supports ovulation, egg development and endometrial readiness.

Read more about iron and fertility https://nowbaby.ie/iron-and-fertility/

07/03/2026

Embryo implantation is not a single moment.

It unfolds through five distinct physiological phases, each requiring coordinated signalling between the embryo and the uterine lining.

This process depends on three elements working together:

healthy egg
healthy s***m
a receptive uterine environment

When implantation does not progress as expected — including failed implantation, chemical pregnancy, early miscarriage, or failed frozen embryo transfer (FET) — the physiology behind these stages deserves attention.

Nutrient status supports the cellular processes involved in implantation, from endometrial development to early embryo signalling.

Understanding these phases helps explain where nutrition fits into implantation physiology.

Read more about the five phases and the nutrients involved.
https://nowbaby.ie/embryo-implantation/

16/02/2026

One of the biggest challenges when you're trying to eat differently is simply knowing where to start.

Over the past 20 years, working with couples who are trying to conceive, I’ve found that having a few simple meal prep skills in place can make everything feel more manageable.

Not perfect. Just… easier.

✅ You don’t have to think about what’s for dinner tonight — it was planned last weekend.
✅ Shopping is simpler because you do it all in one go.
✅ Batch cooking saves hours midweek.
✅ Leftovers become lunch, and freezer meals give you breathing space.
✅ Less waste. Fewer emergency takeaways. More calm in the kitchen.

Designed by a fertility nutrition expert, providing practical support, this free Meal Prep Guide is a simple starting point — especially if you're hoping to support your body through nutrition while trying to conceive.

📥 Download https://nowbaby.ie/meal-prep-optin/

18/01/2026

For many people navigating fertility, there comes a point after sustained effort —
after information has been gathered and changes have been made —
when the baby you are working towards still feels uncertain or out of reach.

This is a threshold.

A moment where what you’ve already done is acknowledged —
but where continuing in the same way no longer moves things forward.

Waiting quietly doesn’t hold things steady.
Time continues to pass.
Cycles continue to turn.

And without structure, effort keeps being spent
while drift quietly sets the direction by default.

This isn’t because responsibility is being avoided —
it’s because there comes a point where holding everything internally
is no longer enough to prevent drift.

There is a quiet decision here.
Not between trying and giving up —
but between continuing to carry the work alone,
or allowing it to be held within a structure
that changes how time is working.

Containment is where drift is curtailed and direction is restored.

A defined, time-bound clinical space
where responsibility is shared, direction is clarified,
and next steps are shaped with intention rather than endurance.

That is the role of a fertility consultation.

Available online, worldwide.
https://nowbaby.ie/fertility-consultation/

08/01/2026

Most people assume the HSE fertility pathway is designed to lead to IVF — and a baby.
This series shows why so many couples reach the end of the HSE fertility pathway without a baby.
Read the full analysis: Hope on Ice
https://nowbaby.ie/hse-fertility-hub-hope-on-ice/

02/01/2026

Most people assume the HSE fertility pathway is designed to lead to IVF — and a baby.
This series shows why so many couples reach the end of the HSE fertility pathway without a baby.
Read the full analysis: Hope on Ice
https://nowbaby.ie/hse-fertility-hub-hope-on-ice/

01/01/2026

What a wonderful start to the year 🥰

✨ A beautiful beginning to 2026 ✨

Congratulations to the Deak family on the arrival of their baby boy! Our first baby of the year, born at 00:00:35 seconds and welcomed by midwives Macarena and Nicolas.

Wishing you all a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year!

❤️ ♥️🎆🎉✨

31/12/2025

Most people assume the HSE fertility pathway is designed to lead to IVF — and a baby.
This series shows why so many couples reach the end of the HSE fertility pathway without a baby.

Read the full analysis: Hope on Ice

https://nowbaby.ie/hse-fertility-hub-hope-on-ice/