Portarlington sisters open Laois fertility new service in Portlaoise for Midlands and beyond

Laois sisters Geraldine Emerson and Liz Maree, both from Portarlington, officially opened the Midlands Fertility Clinic in Kilminchy, Portlaoise on May 2.

Officiated by Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council, Cllr Thomasina Connell, there was a large attendance supported by local General Practitioners, nursing staff, family and friends.

The Midland Fertility Clinic is a female-led fertility clinic that the sister have set up to what they say will be a personalised, high-quality fertility care and treatment for men and women in the Midlands and beyond.

Their aim is to provide their patients with honest advice and optimum care & support throughout their fertility journey.
Located in Kilminchy Court, Portlaoise, minutes from the M7, the sisters believe the Midlands Fertility Clinic will be accessible from anywhere in the country with free parking and local transport.

They say their Clinic gives people the opportunity to receive top-quality fertility care closer to home without travelling to larger cities like Dublin, Cork and Galway.

Their ambition for the Clinic is to provide first step specialised fertility care for men and woman such as consultation, scanning, investigations and treatment.

They have an onsite andrology laboratory for semen analysis.

Geraldine, who is a qualified embryologist and an expert in the field of fertility care and treatments for over 30 years, is the clinic's laboratory director.

She has worked all over the world and understands the importance of providing a superior patient-centred approach for people who are experiencing issues when trying to conceive. READ ON BELOW PICTURE.

Pictured at the launch Dr David Walsh, Geraldine Emerson, Cllr Thomasina Connell.

Liz is the Clinic Manager.

“What we want to provide the people of the midlands is a service that is close to where they live and work.

“We want to ensure that we make their fertility journey as easy as is possible while providing superior fertility care and treatment to couples and individuals,” she said.

During the official opening, Cllr O’Connell noted the importance of having this high-level science facility based in Portlaoise and she was proud that Laois was selected as the place to open this fertility clinic. READ MORE BELOW PICTURE.

Pictured: Geraldine Emerson and Liz Maree with mum Brigid Emerson at the launch.

Dr David Walsh, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist and Fertility Specialist, owner of First IVF was also in attendance at the official opening. He spoke briefly about the importance of having a wonderful facility in Portlaoise and that many people in the midlands will benefit from the services they plan to provide.

The sisters believe the Midlands Fertility Clinic is symbolic of the future of healthcare - convenient, easily accessible and built around the client who can stop by for a fertility check-up on his or her lunch hour.