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Address

Barbados Fertility Centre
Seaston House,
Hastings,
Barbados,
bb15154

Opening Hours

Mon08:00 AM : 04:00 PM
Tue08:00 AM : 04:00 PM
Wed08:00 AM : 04:00 PM
Thu08:00 AM : 04:00 PM
Fri08:00 AM : 04:00 PM

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Fertility

About Barbados Fertility Centre

Welcome to the Barbados Fertility Centre Now Accredited by Joint Commission International We were granted with this accreditation in recognition of our commitment to provide quality care on  an ongoing basis.  Joint Commission International is the US health facility accreditation programme and they set health care industry standards to give patients assurance in the medical establishments that they choose for treatment. They conduct stringent tests to ensure that healthcare offered across the world is transparent and that patients can make an informed choice within a level playing field. The Joint Commission International Accreditation Ambulatory Care Standards are intended to stimulate continuous, systematic and organization-wide improvement in daily performance and in the outcomes of patient care. Barbados Fertility Centre were tested for their patient’s pain assessment & management, the risk assessment prior to treatments and medical procedures, the storage and handling of hazardous materials, the regular inspection and maintenance of equipment, the clear identification of job descriptions and of medical staff credentials. Brenda White, Associate Director International Accreditation, Joint Commission International said “Congratulations to the staff of Barbados Fertility Centre in achieving this recognition of your commitment to provide quality care on an ongoing basis”. The citizens of Brabados should be proud that Barbados Fertility Center is focusing  on this most challenging goal - to continuously raise quality to higher levels.   About Us The aim of our experienced medical team at Barbados Fertility Centre is to provide couples who choose to attend our Clinic with a world-class service while seeking to minimise the stress associated with IVF and maximising the potential for a successful outcome. The team at Barbados Fertility Centre know that IVF is a very serious issue for couples, but this does not mean it has to be a stressful experience.   A Holiday with a Purpose At Barbados Fertility Centre, we provide an unique approach to IVF by combining it with a holiday and stress reduction programme. Many studies have shown that stress has a huge negative impact on both fertility and IVF success rates. We have certainly seen here that when we reduce couples stress levels, it is extremely beneficial. Barbados Fertility Centre specialises in all aspects of infertility management. We were founded in 2002 to meet growing demands from Caribbean patients for a full time IVF unit and a growing demand from international clients for IVF services that combine the advantages of high quality medical care with a relaxing holiday.  We provide couples with an opportunity to undergo their blood tests, ultrasounds and procedures, together, and away from the daily pressures of work and home life.    What to expect Based in Barbados we offer a completely personalised approach ensuring every couple receives comprehensive advice and evaluation, a highly successful IVF program and a dedicated medical team to assist in achieving their dream of a baby. This allows our couples to rest and recuperate in one of the world’s most beautiful Caribbean Island locations.  Our in-house Patient Liaison Manager is specialised to coordinate your flight and travel arrangements, transport, accommodation and leisure activities to ensure you are free to relax and start that stress reduction.  Barbados Fertility Centre provides a team approach to your care. Throughout your treatment with us, a highly specialised team of Doctors, Nurses and Embryologists will manage your case individually to provide the best possible outcome.  They are all skilled individuals who provide support, education, information and encouragement. This is a step-by-step journey, which we will walk you through.  At Barbados Fertility Centre you will never feel that you don’t know what your next step is

Accreditations

    Joint Commission International (International)
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We were very pleased with the service given. Unfortunately, the IVF treatment was unsuccessful but w...

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Fertility

AH - Assisted Hatching Typically € 167
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Assisted Hatching (AH) is a procedure in which an artificial weakness is created in the shell surrounding an embryo. As embryos develop they reach a stage where they need to “hatch” out of their protective shell before the embryo can implant. In some cases, such as older women or those with a raised FSH, it is believed that this protective shell may become hardened making it more difficult for the embryo to hatch without assistance. Assisted hatching is performed on the embryos selected for embryo transfer by the Embryologist using microscope-guided micromanipulators.
 
Blastocyst Transfer Typically € 167
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In natural conception embryos arrive in the uterus 5-6 days after fertilisation. With present day IVF, embryos are routinely transferred back 3 days after fertilisation. Recent breakthroughs in the laboratory and developments in media culture have made it possible to grow embryos in vitro for up to 5 days. This is referred to as blastocyst development. By growing the embryos to blastocyst stage you have the potential to choose the best developing embryos and also to transfer fewer embryos, which results in increased pregnancy rates and lowers the multiple pregnancy rates. However, not all patients are suitable candidates for this procedure.
 
Egg Donor
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The egg donation programme was set up to link women that wanted to donate their eggs with those couples that need donated eggs. A woman might need donated eggs for a number of reasons: - Premature ovarian failure - Genetic reasons for not using her own eggs, i.e. some diseases are transmitted genetically. - Older women who have had previously unsuccessful fertility treatments The donors are usually between 21 and 35 years old and donate altruistically to a known or an anonymous recipient. The woman donating her eggs is given fertility drugs to stimulate her ovaries and the development of several mature follicles. Each of these follicles may contain an egg. The recruitment and development of the follicles is regularly monitored by ultrasound scans and blood tests. This is to ensure that the ovarian stimulation is both safe and effective. The pregnancy rate for those treated using donated eggs is 35 % per treatment cycle at Barbados Fertility Centre. However, the success rate is dependant on many factors, such as the number and quality of the donated eggs.
 
Embryo Cryopreservation
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Embryo storage per additional year Embryo Cryopreservation is the process by which the surplus embryos from an IVF or ICSI cycle may be stored or frozen, for use at a later date. Embryos can be frozen at a number of their developmental different stages –up to and including blastocyst stage. The Embryologist selects the embryos suitable for freezing. The embryos are then introduced into special culture media, called cryoprotectant, to help protect them during the freezing and storage process. The embryos are then frozen using a computerised embryo freezer. Worldwide, the success rates for frozen-thawed embryos are lower than those for fresh embryo transfers.
 
Fertility Specialist Consultation
 
 
ICSI - Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection Typically € 4676
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This price is ICSI IVF. Intra-Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) is a modification of the in vitro fertilisation (“Test-tube baby”) technique where the egg is fertilised outside the body by injecting the sperm directly into it. The embryo(s) are then introduced back into the woman’s uterus in the same way as for IVF. ICSI is typically suitable for several groups of patients, such as: - Men with abnormal semen parameters. - Couples with previous poor fertilisation using IVF. The woman is given fertility drugs to stimulate her ovaries and the development of several mature follicles. Each of these follicles may contain an egg. The recruitment and development of the follicles is regularly monitored by ultrasound scans and blood tests. This is to ensure that the ovarian stimulation is both safe and effective. Our fertility specialist performs the embryo transfer procedure. The selected embryos are introduced, through a fine catheter, into the woman’s uterus. Typically 2-3 embryos are transferred depending on the patient’s circumstances. The embryo transfer procedure takes no more than half an hour and few women experience any discomfort. The first ICSI baby was born in 1992 and subsequently many babies have been born through this technique.
 
IUI - Intrauterine Insemination
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Intra-Uterine Insemination is the introduction of prepared sperm into the uterus in order to improve the chances on pregnancy. IUI-H is applied to couples in which the woman has open fallopian tubes and the male partner has normal semen parameters. IUI-H involves tracking the progress of the menstrual cycle using ultrasound scans and blood tests. For those women that do not have regular menstrual cycles OI may be employed to help stimulate the production of a mature follicle. The IUI procedure is performed on the day of ovulation. Once ovulation has been confirmed the male partner produces a semen sample. This semen sample is then prepared in the laboratory by the Embryologist. The aim of the preparation process is to harvest a good number of motile, normal looking sperm. The prepared sperm are then introduced, through a fine catheter, into the woman’s uterus. The success rate for IUI-H is typically between 10 – 15 % per cycle.
 
IVF - In Vitro Fertilisation Typically € 4008
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Thawing and transfer(including assisted hatching ) In Vitro Fertilisation also known as the “Test-tube baby” technique, is where the egg is fertilised outside the body and the embryo(s) are introduced back into the woman’s uterus. IVF is typically suitable for several groups of patients, such as: - Couples in which the woman has blocked or damaged Fallopian tubes. - Women with endometriosis or ovarian disorders. - Men with abnormal semen parameters. - Couples with unexplained infertility. The woman is given fertility drugs to stimulate her ovaries and the development of several mature follicles. Once mature follicles have been produced the eggs are collected using an ultrasound-guided needle through the vaginal wall and into the ovary. This procedure is performed under sedation/local anaesthetic. The collected eggs are then placed into culture in the embryology laboratory. Our Fertility Specialist performs the embryo transfer procedure. The selected embryos are introduced, through a fine catheter, into the woman’s uterus. Typically 2-3 embryos are transferred, depending on the patient’s circumstances. The embryo transfer procedure takes no more than half an hour and few women experience any discomfort. The success rate for IVF is typically 25 – 30 % per treatment cycle. However, the success rate is dependant on many factors, such as the age of the woman.
 
Ovulation Induction
 
 
TESE - Testicular Sperm Extraction Typically € 334
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Testicular Biopsy Sperm Extraction
 

Dr Juliet Skinner

Specialisations:
 Fertility Medicine
Gender:
 Female
Languages:
 English
Biography

DR. Juliet Skinner, MRCOG, MRCPI.

After being awarded the Barbados scholarship, Dr Skinner, completed her undergraduate medical training at Trinity College Dublin, Ireland. Women’s health was always of special interest to her from early on in her training and she specialised in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

Juliet worked in the Coombe Women’s Hospital and was the youngest doctor to ever be appointed the position of Assistant Master of this prestigious Dublin maternity hospital. After completing her specialisation in Dublin she continued as Perinatal Research Fellow.

During this time she developed and evaluated a number of ultrasound diagnostic tests both for fertility and for obstetrics. In 1999 she returned home to Barbados where she dedicated her time to expanding the medical care options to women on the island and within the Caribbean. Over the years, fertility and IVF have become the focus of her interest and Dr Skinner gained invaluable experience working with the team at Sims Fertility Clinic, Dublin.

Dr Skinner is a Consultant Gynaecologist who leads the team at Barbados Fertility Centre.

Miss Anna Hosford

Specialisations:
 Fertility Medicine
Gender:
 Female
Languages:
 English
Biography

Anna, originally from Ireland, has had extensive fertility experience from both sides of the Atlantic. After completing her nursing training in Dublin, Ireland she moved to San Francisco, USA where worked with Dr Christo Zouves and Dr Geoffrey Sher in Pacific Fertility Center. Anna spent 4 years managing the daily clinical operations at PFC and specialised in coordinating overseas couples for IVF cycles.

This experience especially is invaluable for her role at Barbados Fertility Centre. In 1999, Anna moved home to join a new team of Irish fertility specialists and was an integral part of setting up and running the Sims Fertility Clinic.

Throughout Anna’s 11 years of exposure to the pain infertile couples experience, her dream has always been to create the ultimate fertility care within a reduced stress environment. This dream has become a reality in Barbados.

Mr Damian Pike

Specialisations:
 Fertility Medicine
Gender:
 Male
Languages:
 English
Biography

Damian J. Pike BSc(hons.)
Senior Embryologist

Damian was born in the Wirral, UK. His family are NHS healthcare personnel. He originally qualified (state registered) as a Lab Scientist specialising in histo & immunopathology. He graduated with an honours degree in Anatomy & Cell Biology from the University of Sheffield, 1992. 

Damian started work as an Embryologist in 1993 and was promoted to Senior Embryologist in 1995. In 1998 he was appointed as Senior Embryologist at Woking Nuffield Hospital where he introduced a number of new techniques such as assisted hatching and extended culture techniques. The Unit became one of the more successful Unit’s in the UK. In 2000, Damian became a licensed ICSI practitioner. Damian was invited to become a Scientific Inspector for the Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority in 2003.

Damian has performed a number of presentations to his peers, including the British Fertility Society and the Royal College for Obstetricians & Gynaecologist, London. He has been a member of the Association of Clinical Embryologist since 1993 and as a State Registered Embryologist is participating in the Continuous Education Programme.

Since joining Barbados Fertility Centre, Damian has introduced a sequential media system which permits Extended (Blastocyst) culture, Blastocyst cryopreservation and Vitrification. The success rates for Barbados Fertility Centre 2004, 2005 and 2006 are something to be proud of.

In October 2004, Damian attended the College of American Pathologist’s (CAP) “Reproductive Laboratory Accreditation Program Inspector Training Seminar” with a view to Barbados Fertility Centre becoming CAP accredited in addition to following HFEA’s 6th Code of Practice.

For the future, Damian continues to contribute to the management process and has designed the laboratory in our new state of the art Unit.
 

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" We will try again using this clinic"

Vanessa Williams, from Puerto Rico, 21 Apr 09
Were you pleased with the treatment?

We were very pleased with the service given. Unfortunately, the IVF treatment was unsuccessful but we will try again using this clinic.

Would you recommend the clinic?

Yes

Would you return for further treatment?

Yes

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Sonia, from Barbados, 06 Apr 09
Were you pleased with the treatment?

from start to finish excellen!

Would you recommend the clinic?

to any and everyone !

Would you return for further treatment?

I have two beautiful daughters because of you but would definitely recommend anyone who needs a sucess story like mine

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IVF - In Vitro Fertilisation

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