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

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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.

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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.

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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%

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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

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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.

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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

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Global crash in children being born

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

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Black Women’s Health Matters

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

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‘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

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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.

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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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