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Atlantic Fertility

Atlantic Canada’s major centre for Assisted Reproductive Therapies. AART is Atlantic Canada’s major centre for Assisted Reproductive Therapies.

Established by the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology over 20 years ago. AART moved to a new state of the art facility in January 2005. Although the facility is new, Department members continue to play an important role in AART. All physicians are faculty members of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The AART team remains committed to providing a full range of therapies for those who are having difficulty building the family they desire. AART is proud of its team and its long history of service to Atlantic Canadians. Our Outreach Program is about to develop further, making care more accessible to some women in Atlantic Canada. Please take a few moments to learn more about us.

03/26/2026

We're back with another behind-the-scenes clip, straight from our lab. 🔬 🥼

Check out our embryologist, Frankie, prepping for an embryo transfer. 👩‍🔬

03/24/2026

Building a family is a big dream, and we’re here to help you reach it.

From expert advice to the latest treatments, our fertility specialists provide the personal care and clear answers you deserve.

Let’s start this chapter together. 💕

03/19/2026

As Ramadan comes to a close this evening, we wish everyone celebrating a joyful and peaceful Eid al-Fitr.

May it be filled with time well spent with family, friends, and exceptional food!

03/18/2026

Say hello to our very own Jen Witmer, MSc, Senior Embryologist & Quality Assurance Manager.

Jen earned her Master’s in Clinical Embryology from the University of Leeds in the UK and brings more than 15 years of IVF laboratory experience from clinics across Canada and the United States. She is a certified Embryologist with the Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society (CFAS) and holds both Embryology and Andrology certifications from the American Board of Bioanalysis (ABB) as a Technical Supervisor (TS).

You’ll often find Jen in the laboratory, where she spends most of her time caring for embryos in her role as Senior Embryologist.

In 2024, Jen also became Atlantic Fertility’s Quality Assurance Manager. She now oversees the clinic’s Quality Management System and collaborates with every department to uphold the highest standards of care and compliance. There is no one better for this role, as Jen is exceptionally organized & intelligent, with great attention to detail. She’s also simply one of the kindest and most supportive colleagues you could hope to work with. 💖

We’re so lucky to have her on our team!

03/13/2026

What is Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT)?

PGT is a process used during IVF to genetically test your embryos. PGT can be used to test for chromosomal changes, either too much or too little DNA (PGT-a), structural rearrangements (PGT-sr), the physical location of parts of DNA, or single-gene defects (PGT-m), the spelling sequence of DNA. All of this testing is performed before an embryo is selected for implantation in the uterus. This helps select the healthiest embryos, improve pregnancy success, and reduce the risk of passing on serious genetic conditions.

Atlantic Fertility is proud to work with Juno Genetics, a state-of-the-art lab offering some of the most advanced and accurate preimplantation genetic testing in the world.

03/11/2026

Moments like these are why we do what we do ❤️

"We had a fantastic experience with Atlantic Fertility. Everyone working there made me feel so important. I never walked out of an appointment with questions or wondering. When you are trying to get pregnant for a long time and decide to go down the IVF road, it can feel like the process is very long at the beginning, but it flies by and is 150% worth it! It was such an amazing experience, and we would recommend it to anyone wondering what they should do! I had a fantastic pregnancy and gave birth to a beautiful baby girl!"

03/06/2026

Sunday, March 8, is International Women’s Day. Here's to all the women driving social, economic, cultural, and political change everywhere. 💪🙌

We’re lucky to work alongside some truly incredible women at Atlantic Fertility. From the lab to the clinic to every moment in between, their expertise, compassion, and dedication help change lives every single day. 💜

03/05/2026

It’s Pharmacy Appreciation Month, and it’s clear from these glowing reviews that our pharmacy team deserves a standing ovation.

Huge shoutout to our team at Fertility Pharmacy Services for their unwavering dedication. 💙

02/27/2026

Come behind the scenes with us to check out our egg retrieval process!

02/24/2026

The journey to parenthood comes with a lot of questions, so let's debunk some fertility myths, shall we? 🔍

We’re here to clear the confusion and share science-backed answers you can trust. Follow us for more helpful tips and reliable info. ✅

02/18/2026

Meet Dr. Megan Dufton, our amazing Lab Director & Embryologist. 🧬

Dr. Dufton has been working with embryos for over two decades, combining her passion for embryology and developmental biology to help people grow their families. She joined Atlantic Fertility in 2013, where she established and oversees the Preimplantation Genetic Screening & Testing (PGT) program.

Her experience spans from undergraduate research at Acadia University to developing advanced embryo micro-surgery skills in the UK to refining her techniques at Yale Fertility Centre. In addition to leading our lab, Dr. Dufton works hands-on with patients during IVF and PGT cycles and shares her expertise as an Adjunct Faculty member at Dalhousie University.

She’s got years of training, real-world lab experience, and the kind heart that makes her a perfect fit for the Atlantic Fertility team.

We’re so lucky to have you, Dr. Dufton. ❣️

02/13/2026

We’re closed for Nova Scotia Heritage Day to pay tribute to the rich history and culture of the great province we call home. 💙

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1535 Dresden Row # 213
Halifax, NS
B3J3T1

Website

http://atlanticfertility.ca/

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