Pacific Centre for Reproductive Medicine
500 - 4601 Canada Way V5G 4X7 Burnaby, BC, Canada

PCRM continues to gather the most up-to-date pregnancy & COVID-19 vaccine information. Visit bit.ly/3vEBAiY to view the newest information available.

One of the most common misconceptions is that fertility is a women’s issue only. Although various female-specific factors contribute to infertility, men and their reproductive organs are a contributing cause to half of all couples who seek reproductive care. Learn more about men and infertility on our resources page. PCRM clinics are also available to answer your questions or to book your consultation. https://pacificfertility.ca/our-resources/men-and-fertility

Contact your nearest PCRM clinic to find out more about infertility testing and book your consultation for personalized fertility treatment.

Listen to the light that is keeping you going. The PCRM team is here to support you along the way. Give our clinic a call and join our next online support group session.

PCRM Burnaby and Victoria are hosting a complimentary online support group on May 26th from 5-6:30pm. We would like to invite you to participate in this safe discussion. Please email [email protected] to reserve your spot.

Early diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy is critical to reducing maternal mortality and improving treatment success rates, especially since many women have no identifiable risk factors. Read more about the diagnosis and treatment of ectopic pregnancy in this recent BCMJ article https://bit.ly/3hpgRLR

Wondering whether or not to get vaccinated for COVID-19? SOGC recently released a statement on everything you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccination if you are contemplating pregnancy or currently expecting. Check out the notice at the link below: https://sogc.org//SOCG_Statement_COVID-19_Vaccination_in_P

We hope that you are having a great start to the new year! Our clinic is now open and resuming regular hours. Please visit our website or call our clinics to book your next appointment or consultation.

Life is all about balance. Sometimes a break from your routine is the very thing you need.

Wishing you lots of love, memories and laughter in 2021. Happy New Year from all of us at PCRM! Our clinics will reopen in the new year on January 2nd, 2021. Call us to book your next appointment.

We are like a snowflake. All different in our own beautiful way. Unknown Always remember that you are amazing, powerful and brave.

Know that you are full of love and strength. Our team is here to support you every step of the way with your fertility journey. Visit our website for more information on our range of services for fertility care or give us a call and we would be happy to help you.

All is calm, all is bright. During this holiday season, we are especially grateful for our PCRM family and our patients who have placed their trust in what we do. Wishing you a very Happy Holiday. Our hearts are full.

Today is World Prematurity Day. One in every ten babies around the world are born preterm. We want to take a moment to acknowledge individuals, couples and families that have endured a long and emotional journey to parenthood. You are our inspiration for hope, strength and resilience. ... #WorldPrematurityDay2020

If you are trying to conceive or are currently pregnant it is recommended that women get a flu shot during flu season. This also applies to patients who are currently mid-treatment, including IUI and IVF treatments. https://pacificfertility.ca/our-resources/flu-shot

We would like to remind you of our Wednesday online counselling sessions for both PCRM Edmonton and Burnaby locations. For the Edmonton session, please call 780-990-4442. For the Burnaby session, please call 604-422-7276. We look forward to having you join us.

Drs. Caitlin Dunne and Jon Havelock wrote a chapter in a brand new textbook on assisted reproduction! https://www.springer.com/us/book/9789811523762

In this recent article, Dr. Dunne explains how using donated eggs can be a successful treatment for fertility in the right circumstances. Learn more about this option for women as a chance at pregnancy. For patient consultation, please call our nearest clinic location to book your appointment.

To improve the health of Indigenous people in Canada, we must confront racism. To better understand the issue, Dr. Caitlin Dunne spoke with Dr Terri Aldred, a family physician from Tl'azt'en Nation who lives on Lheidli T'enneh territory, in which Prince George is located. Click the link to read the BCMJ article. https://bcmj.org//improve-health-indigenous-people-canada-

PCRM Burnaby is also offering a virtual support group session led by Chandra Sen, a registered clinical counselor. Pre-registration is required to book your spot. Please reserve directly with Bethann or Sheila by emailing [email protected] or call 604- 422-7276. Please note that space is limited to 12 participants. For more info, visit our website here: https://pacificfertility.ca/our-servi/patient-support-group

Paris Hilton Says Kim Kardashian Encouraged Her To Freeze Her Eggs Dr Dunne says egg-freezing procedures have gone up 180% between 2017 and 2018, something that might be at least partially due to celebrities, such as Hilton and Kardashian, being open about their own experiences with the technique.

We still have a few spots left for our complimentary patient support group. Register today!

PCRM Edmonton is offering a complimentary online counselling session led by Dr. Terry Karpman. We are grateful to support our patients and would love for you to join and share your journey with us. Reserve your spot by calling Natasha at our clinic at 780-990-4442. For more info, visit our website here: https://pacificfertility.ca/our-servi/patient-support-group

Dr Alda Ngo and Stephanie Curran are delighted to announce a new online program called Mindfulness for Fertility, which follows the world renowned Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) curriculum. MBSR is an 8 week evidence based course that provides participants with effective tools for coping with stress, managing anxiety, and improving well-being.

Happy World Embryologist Day!

Watch Dr. Dunne's most recent interview with CTV: https://www.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=1995895&jwsource=cl

PCRM's Dr. Caitlin Dunne teamed up with Dr. Marjorie Dixon to write about Black Women’s Health and Racism in Canada. Check out their essays in the British Columbia Medical Journal: https://buff.ly/2YYoSOy https://buff.ly/2BxWAkM

Happy Canada Day!

Important notice for our Burnaby & Victoria patients: Beginning at 1:30pm today, patients will not be able to reach our B.C. nursing teams by phone or correspondence messages via the patient portal. All calls and correspondence messages will be returned on Thursday. We are performing some important IT updates and thank you for your patience with this matter.

Let's start the week with some positive vibes: