After 11 years together working and travelling, Tracey & Bronwyn decided it was time to start their family… Read More
Margaret Ambrose
Patience and bravery: IVF parents honoured
A new advertising campaign hitting our screens this month aims to shed light on the emotional rollercoaster that is IVF. Read More
How to survive the festive season when you’re still waiting for your greatest gift
It’s those times that should be celebrated – social gatherings, family get-togethers, holidays and milestones – that can be particularly rough for those experiencing fertility problems. Read More
IVF in Australia: a snapshot
A new report is providing an insight into IVF births in Australia, including success rates and current trends. Read More
5 things not to say to someone struggling with infertility
Infertility is stressful. In fact, research tells us that distress levels among individuals with infertility are comparable to those of cancer patients. Read More
Infertility: when it’s a male thing
We all know that reproduction can only occur when there is a healthy sperm that can fertilise a healthy egg and begin the process of reproduction – but did you know that up to 40 per cent of infertility issues are the result of a male factor? Read More
And then there were seven
At one time, somewhere in Melbourne there were seven frozen embryos with my name on them. Since the births of my daughters, Greta and Rori, I hadn’t given the embryos much thought. Every six months I would get a bill for their continued upkeep, and I would think of them then. Read More
IVF in Europe: what’s legal and where
Although IVF and donor conception is now legislated in almost all European countries, a new study has revealed just how large the difference between countries is – did you know that egg donation is illegal in Germany? Read More
IVF is changing now clinics have reopened. Here’s what to expect during the coronavirus pandemic
IVF clinics are now open after a temporary closure due to the coronavirus pandemic. But in some states clinics are not yet operating at full capacity. You will also see some changes to your care. Read More