The London Women'S Clinic Wales

Did anyone see the lovely Sarah Marshall on This Morning last week? We were sad to hear how she felt during her time at her clinic. How many others have felt the same? We would love to hear your thoughts on how you have "Held it together" through infertility? We look forward to hearing from you https://bit.ly/2NCbfzn

LWC Fertility Coach, Cindy Charles, explains how writing your thoughts down can help to channel stress and anxiety throughout your fertility treatment journey. What do you think? Is there any other techniques you used to help with your Fertility journey? We look forward to hearing your tips! https://bit.ly/2w6Qz8H

We loved reading this week's Patient story from one of our LWC Wales patients. Have a ready of Sian's story, please feel free to message the page with your own LWC story that could be published soon. https://bit.ly/2BwZFAS

We loved reading this article- A male perspective on infertility. What do you think? is there anything that you would add as a 'Guy's Guide?' https://bit.ly/2M9uT5g

Sophia's Story: Read about Sophia's inspiring Journey to motherhood:
"I have decided to share my IVF journey so that people can stop being scared or reluctant to try for themselves. It is a beautiful journey, with an end result that allows you to hold your own precious little baby in your hands. I met my husband back in 2010 during a very hot and joyful summer. I knew from the first moment that one day he would be my husband. I come from a country where B-thalassemia – a bloo...
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Happy Birthday Louise Brown🎉🎉 We loved reading your this article and can't quite believe it has been 40 years already. We would love to hear some more of our patients stories and any feedback from the LWC children would be great too, please send us a private message if you would like to share your story https://ind.pn/2NJD4Cw

National Infertility Awareness Week
https://infertilityawareness.org/

How flash freezing is revolutionising fertility treatment- The flash-freezing technique of vitrification is rapidly proving very successful in assisted reproduction....

All of the team at LWC love hearing from our patients and LWC babies. If you would like to share your story and potentially be featured on our website or clinic brochure then we would love to hear from you! Please comment below if you are interested and a member of our team will be in touch shortly!

Today is quite a sad day at LWC Wales & Bristol as it is Jeanette Mackenzie’s last day here as Laboratory Manager.
Jeanette joined the LWC in 2008 and worked at our clinics in Swansea, Cardiff and Bristol. She gained her degree in anatomy and structural biology from Otago University, New Zealand, and completed a masters in clinical embryology at Monash University, Melbourne, Australia.
... She previously worked as a senior embryologist at Fertility Associates in New Zealand before joining the LWC .
She has been instrumental in the success of the clinics and not only is she an excellent scientist, she excels at quality assurance and has the unique gift of being always friendly and approachable.
The growth of the clinics in Wales and the West and the popularity of the centres owes a lot to Jeanette who has introduced to this region new techniques and innovations in to our lab., through her dedication and love for her work.
Jeanette returns to New Zealand to continue her excellent scientific career as Scientific Director at the prestigious Fertility Plus in Auckland.
Despite the growth of the IVF sector in the world, we still remain professionally a close community and Jeanette will remain a close ally in the global scheme of things…. so it is not goodbye, as we will be sure to keep ties with Jeanette as she continues to follow her dreams from the other side of the world.
Everyone at LWC Wales and Bristol and across the whole health group wish you “ all the best” with our warmest thanks for all you have done.
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Tonight at 8.00 ! See the LWC Cardiff staff tonight in a BBC1 Wales Documentary called ‘Baby Love’ that shows Connie Fisher on a personal journey exploring the dilemma of whether motherhood is right for her or not. Here is the introduction !
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p05v4r73< br>

Come and visit us at our clinic in Cardiff for free information on how to get the best from your fertility treatment.
Attending our open days gives you the opportunity to talk directly with our expert fertility nurses, where you can discuss your personal needs and concerns surrounding fertility treatment in the comfort of professionals with over 20 years experience in the field. Our staff will be on hand to provide you with the best possible advice and reccomendations for tre...atment pathways.
Starting from 6PM, this event is absolutely free to attend.
Book your place, for free, by phoning 02920 236 301.
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We are proud to offer year after year such high success rates – the best in the region-and this, to a large part, is due to the high standards to which we maintain our laboratory environment.
Critical determinants of the function and success of an IVF laboratory are people, procedures, equipment. We look forward to another successful year fully refreshed, ready for exciting and rewarding work which we love helping our hundreds of patients to make their families complete.
Howe...ver, Equipment Validation and Monitoring of all critical equipment that is used in the processing of gametes and embryos is paramount.
This necessitates the closure of the lab function and we shall be closing the embryological laboratory during the Christmas period from 22nd December commencing treatment again in the New Year from the 8th January.
Closing the laboratory facility which runs 7 days a week allows staff to organise annual maintenance and offers down time to thoroughly clean the lab without risking egg or embryo viability and furthermore to validate all the vitally important equipment that your success depends upon.
Any concerns patients having treatment around this time can always contact the clinic.
On behalf of Dr Thackare, Senior Medical Consultant and the PR for the London Women’s Clinic Wales & Bristol, Dr Spiros Liatsikos and all the staff from Swansea, Cardiff and Bristol we would like to send our Warmest thoughts and best wishes to you all, may you enjoy a wonderful holiday and a very happy New Year where your dreams become a beautiful reality.
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This Friday the 20th of October we held a coffee morning in aid of breast cancer.
https://wearitpink.org/
A really big thank you to all the staff for their goodwill, support and involvement in this worthy cause and to all our friends who contributed to the Breast Cancer Now campaign with donations that make life-saving research happen!
... If every woman checked her breasts regularly we could save 1,500 lives a year. Finding out about breast cancer signs and symptoms can help you understand what breast changes to look out for. The following link outlines what are the signs and symptoms of breast cancer http://breastcancernow.org/about-breast-c ancer
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Struggling with fertility and dream of starting a family? Then come and talk to the LWC Wales in confidence to find out how we can help you at the Fertility Network UK Event in Cardiff on Saturday 9th September #fertilitywales2017
The event is at the All Nations Centre, Sachville Avenue, Cardiff, CF14 3NY . Free to attend from 10am til 3pm and our experts will be available for fertility support and advice throughout the day.
... http://www.allnationscentre.com/…
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Happy #PrideCardiff #PrideCymru Come and say hi at Pride Cymru

The London Women's Clinic Wales are proud to be sponsoring the #LGBT + community at Pride Cymru this weekend...lots of goodies to give away! Come and find us and join the Fun! Hope to see you there...

We came to LWC Swansea for our treatment and have to say everyone who works there is absolutely amazing!!! We went in heartbroken at the thought of not being able to conceive naturally and walked out with our beautiful princess Carys who is now a happy, healthy, mischievous 4yr old!!!! We cannot thank them enough for our beautiful, precious miracle and would definitely recommend them to everyone who is unfortunate enough to find themselves in the same position as us.

We came to LWC Swansea after a terrible couple of years of lost blood tests, inaccurate results and misinformation. From our very first appointment with Mr Mamiso, I felt in safe hands. We left with no question unanswered (I had lots) and were given some hope. I don't know how many visits we made to the clinic, but it came to feel very familiar and so welcoming. All the staff at the clinic made everything and anything seem possible - everyone we met there was so positive and supportive. I felt so beaten by everything we'd been through, but I'll never ever forget how they buoyed me up and kept me going. I tell everyone and anyone I can about our experience with LWC. Thank you xx

This time last year I undertook my first round of IVF through the Cardiff's LWC... I am now 40 weeks pregnant and due my first baby any day now �

The team and treatment was first class and made my experience memorable! Thank you so much to everyone involved and will hopefully be visiting again the future �

Thank u so much to all the staff at London women clinic they didn't give up on me have have to beautiful twins girls they was so helpful and caring thank u again

Such wonderful nurses and doctors!! Did the egg sharing programme and have already recommended to one friend, will recommend more!! Although clinic in Cardiff is 3 hours from me haha ️xx

Successful 1st time . Have 2 beautiful boys (twins ). Staff were very friendly and understanding. Truly made our dreams reality. Thank you all

My Husband and I started ivf treatment in January 2017 at Cardiff's clinic. We had one cycle of ivf lite and it was successful on our 3rd transfer. We welcomed our baby boy last month and we can't thank all the staff and our consultant Dr Spiros enough.

Just amazing. We received fantastic care in both of our cycles and really felt that the staff became our friends. We were made to feel at ease, supported and really looked after. Our concerns and anxieties were put to rest at all times. In a time where everything seems negative they really do help to make the treatment more of an 'enjoyable' experience. We will be forever grateful for their help, compassion and helping us to create our miracle baby boys. Thank you x

If it was for LWC Swansea our little miracle wouldn't of been here... The staff in Swansea and Cardiff are fantastic xx

I had fertility treatment over 10 years ago from the London women’s clinic Cardiff and I have a beauty healthy little girl. I am very grateful for the help you provided at the time .

Cannot thank this clinic and the staff that work there enough! Without them it’s safe to say we wouldn’t be where we are today, it was a long road for us but we’re glad we persevered, these ladies are great, even when under pressure. We will come and see you all in the new year!

Angels in uniforms!! That's what these people are, who quite possibly don't know just what they do for people and the impact they have on their lives!

The compassion & love we felt when going through our years of treatment was overwhelming, our baby boy was due yesterday but doesn't want to make an appearance just yet, without them we wouldn't be here & believing that " Dreams really do come true "

When our treatment came to an end we had tears on leaving as our experience had been so amazing and it felt like home. We promise to visit in Jan all being well!

Thank you so much!! even though those words will never be enough xx

Clare & Hayley xx

All the team at LWC were fantastic the whole way through our treatment. Mr M was amazing. We wouldn't have our gorgeous Jamie Wynne without you guys!

After 10 years of unsuccessful treatment and at a point where we had almost given up, the staff at the Cardiff clinic were there for us and our daughter is now 17 months old. We can't thank them enough.

Absolutely wonderful welcoming staff! My triplets are now 2years & words cannot describe how grateful I am to every one involved who helped Me a mum, especially Mr Mamiso he is absolutely marvellous, such a genuinely nice person! X

Absolutely amazing service by all involved, Would highly recommend. After having a little help and advice I ended up conceiving naturally without needing to go ahead with the IVF even though we had everything ready to go. Our little miracle is now 18 weeks old and we couldn't be more happier that she is here with us today, Not many people know our story but for those who will read this there's always a happy ending.

Because we no longer require our medication we have donated it back to The London's Women's Clinic to help those in need. I have been advised it will be shared so many families will benefit from this if they need it. Good Luck to those who are trying, it's the most amazing feeling in the world becoming a parent xx

Very professional and informed employees who didn't mind listening to my questions n concerns and solving them accordingly ....I love Dr. Barton. He's been wonderful and I'm glad I got a caring dr whose patient with me.... Thanks to all the staff at the LWC

The place is clean and tidy and very well presented. I was a donor one year ago and had to go to numerous appointments over a space of 4 months, I think I got took in on time maybe 2/3 times. The punctuality of there appointments is quite bad however the nurses are very nice there when you eventually get taken in to your appointment. I decided after one year to donate my eggs again, I was booked in for a consultation again last week and I was kept waiting 40 minutes so I ended up walking out as I could not wait any longer. Considering this is a private service I think this is unacceptable. So my advice is if there's any people out there who want to donate there eggs but have a busy work schedule don't go here�

The staff were ok at the Cardiff branch but found when I went to Swansea for treatment it was an in and out process not very welcoming. I also found every time I went there It was costing me money. 1st iui failed didn't feel aftercare was very good. A year later went to crgw staff were warm and friendly all costs were explained before going ahead with treatment and much cheaper and it worked I now have a beautiful boy that is nearly 2. I personally wouldn't use the London women's clinic again.

We came to LWC Swansea for our treatment and have to say everyone who works there is absolutely amazing!!! We went in heartbroken at the thought of not being able to conceive naturally and walked out with our beautiful princess Carys who is now a happy, healthy, mischievous 4yr old!!!! We cannot thank them enough for our beautiful, precious miracle and would definitely recommend them to everyone who is unfortunate enough to find themselves in the same position as us.

We came to LWC Swansea after a terrible couple of years of lost blood tests, inaccurate results and misinformation. From our very first appointment with Mr Mamiso, I felt in safe hands. We left with no question unanswered (I had lots) and were given some hope. I don't know how many visits we made to the clinic, but it came to feel very familiar and so welcoming. All the staff at the clinic made everything and anything seem possible - everyone we met there was so positive and supportive. I felt so beaten by everything we'd been through, but I'll never ever forget how they buoyed me up and kept me going. I tell everyone and anyone I can about our experience with LWC. Thank you xx

This time last year I undertook my first round of IVF through the Cardiff's LWC... I am now 40 weeks pregnant and due my first baby any day now �

The team and treatment was first class and made my experience memorable! Thank you so much to everyone involved and will hopefully be visiting again the future �

Thank u so much to all the staff at London women clinic they didn't give up on me have have to beautiful twins girls they was so helpful and caring thank u again

Such wonderful nurses and doctors!! Did the egg sharing programme and have already recommended to one friend, will recommend more!! Although clinic in Cardiff is 3 hours from me haha ️xx

Successful 1st time . Have 2 beautiful boys (twins ). Staff were very friendly and understanding. Truly made our dreams reality. Thank you all

My Husband and I started ivf treatment in January 2017 at Cardiff's clinic. We had one cycle of ivf lite and it was successful on our 3rd transfer. We welcomed our baby boy last month and we can't thank all the staff and our consultant Dr Spiros enough.

Just amazing. We received fantastic care in both of our cycles and really felt that the staff became our friends. We were made to feel at ease, supported and really looked after. Our concerns and anxieties were put to rest at all times. In a time where everything seems negative they really do help to make the treatment more of an 'enjoyable' experience. We will be forever grateful for their help, compassion and helping us to create our miracle baby boys. Thank you x

If it was for LWC Swansea our little miracle wouldn't of been here... The staff in Swansea and Cardiff are fantastic xx

I had fertility treatment over 10 years ago from the London women’s clinic Cardiff and I have a beauty healthy little girl. I am very grateful for the help you provided at the time .

Cannot thank this clinic and the staff that work there enough! Without them it’s safe to say we wouldn’t be where we are today, it was a long road for us but we’re glad we persevered, these ladies are great, even when under pressure. We will come and see you all in the new year!

Angels in uniforms!! That's what these people are, who quite possibly don't know just what they do for people and the impact they have on their lives!

The compassion & love we felt when going through our years of treatment was overwhelming, our baby boy was due yesterday but doesn't want to make an appearance just yet, without them we wouldn't be here & believing that " Dreams really do come true "

When our treatment came to an end we had tears on leaving as our experience had been so amazing and it felt like home. We promise to visit in Jan all being well!

Thank you so much!! even though those words will never be enough xx

Clare & Hayley xx

All the team at LWC were fantastic the whole way through our treatment. Mr M was amazing. We wouldn't have our gorgeous Jamie Wynne without you guys!

After 10 years of unsuccessful treatment and at a point where we had almost given up, the staff at the Cardiff clinic were there for us and our daughter is now 17 months old. We can't thank them enough.

Absolutely wonderful welcoming staff! My triplets are now 2years & words cannot describe how grateful I am to every one involved who helped Me a mum, especially Mr Mamiso he is absolutely marvellous, such a genuinely nice person! X

Absolutely amazing service by all involved, Would highly recommend. After having a little help and advice I ended up conceiving naturally without needing to go ahead with the IVF even though we had everything ready to go. Our little miracle is now 18 weeks old and we couldn't be more happier that she is here with us today, Not many people know our story but for those who will read this there's always a happy ending.

Because we no longer require our medication we have donated it back to The London's Women's Clinic to help those in need. I have been advised it will be shared so many families will benefit from this if they need it. Good Luck to those who are trying, it's the most amazing feeling in the world becoming a parent xx

Very professional and informed employees who didn't mind listening to my questions n concerns and solving them accordingly ....I love Dr. Barton. He's been wonderful and I'm glad I got a caring dr whose patient with me.... Thanks to all the staff at the LWC

The place is clean and tidy and very well presented. I was a donor one year ago and had to go to numerous appointments over a space of 4 months, I think I got took in on time maybe 2/3 times. The punctuality of there appointments is quite bad however the nurses are very nice there when you eventually get taken in to your appointment. I decided after one year to donate my eggs again, I was booked in for a consultation again last week and I was kept waiting 40 minutes so I ended up walking out as I could not wait any longer. Considering this is a private service I think this is unacceptable. So my advice is if there's any people out there who want to donate there eggs but have a busy work schedule don't go here�

The staff were ok at the Cardiff branch but found when I went to Swansea for treatment it was an in and out process not very welcoming. I also found every time I went there It was costing me money. 1st iui failed didn't feel aftercare was very good. A year later went to crgw staff were warm and friendly all costs were explained before going ahead with treatment and much cheaper and it worked I now have a beautiful boy that is nearly 2. I personally wouldn't use the London women's clinic again.