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How the pandemic changed family planning

While experts predicted a “baby bust” in the wake of the pandemic, the Pacific Centre for Reproductive Medicine is seeing a boom in the demand for fertility treatments

CityNews: Dealing with infertility during the COVID-19 pandemic

An Edmontonian shares her story of infertility to create awareness and Dr. Caitlin Dunne discusses why she believes there's been an uptick in those seeking treatment.

CBC News: Infertility still a taboo topic, says Edmonton mom-to-be

Centre co-director Dr. Caitlin Dunne said awareness about infertility is important as many couples who come to her often do so after trying for years to conceive.

Global News Health Matters: Fertility treatments on the rise during a pandemic?

The pandemic has led to many people re-evaluating their parenthood priorities. The Pacific Centre for Reproductive Medicine (PCRM), a private clinic with locations in Edmonton and Vancouver, says treatments are up 27%

BCMJ: Diagnosis and treatment of ectopic pregnancy

Ectopic pregnancy refers to implantation of an embryo outside the endometrium. It is a medical emergency, but associated maternal mortality has significantly declined over the decades due to earlier diagnosis & treatment

A baby born through IVF procedure looks curiously under a white blanket | PCRM Fertility Clinic Vancouver

Should You Delay Getting Pregnant During The Pandemic? A Fertility Doctor Speaks Out

Choosing to become pregnant during the pandemic is ultimately a personal decision. It’s important to weigh a variety of factors in order to make a decision that’s right for you and your family.

Five Quick Facts about COVID-19 and Fertility

Dr. Dunne & Dr. Van Schalkwyk review five quick facts about conceiving, breastfeeding and pregnancy information during the COVID-19 pandemic

Global crash in children being born

Dr. Dunne discusses reasons for falling fertility rates and treatment options available to patients

Black Women’s Health Matters

Dr. Caitlin Dunne teamed up with Dr. Marjorie Dixon to write about Black Women's Health & Racism in Canada

‘We were so close’: Fertility treatments on hold for patients during pandemic

Dr. Dunne discusses the difficult decision to pause all fertility treatments during the COVID-19 pandemic

Opinion: Pregnancy in the time of COVID-19

As a fertility doctor, I know my patients are wondering how to protect themselves, or if it’s even safe to become pregnant during the pandemic. Here’s what we know so far about COVID-19 and pregnancy.

Let’s Talk About Freezing Your Eggs

When considering egg freezing as a fertility treatment, it is important to consult your doctor, and to thoroughly research the procedure’s medical, legal, and ethical dimensions. Dr. Dunne gives her perspective.

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How the pandemic changed family planning

CityNews: Dealing with infertility during the COVID-19 pandemic

CBC News: Infertility still a taboo topic, says Edmonton mom-to-be

Global News Health Matters: Fertility treatments on the rise during a pandemic?

BCMJ: Diagnosis and treatment of ectopic pregnancy

Should You Delay Getting Pregnant During The Pandemic? A Fertility Doctor Speaks Out

Five Quick Facts about COVID-19 and Fertility

Global crash in children being born

Black Women’s Health Matters

‘We were so close’: Fertility treatments on hold for patients during pandemic

Opinion: Pregnancy in the time of COVID-19

Let’s Talk About Freezing Your Eggs