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Undergoing fertility treatment can be a daunting and often confusing process. In this section, The Baby Project demystify IVF, helping you to become informed, confident and ready to welcome your very special baby into your family.

How much does it cost to have an IVF baby?

November 29, 2020December 14, 2020 by Margaret Ambrose • Featured, IVF • Leave a Comment

For some people conceiving a baby is absolutely free – but for me, all up it cost around $30,000. I got off lightly. Read More

Patience and bravery: IVF parents honoured

November 21, 2020December 23, 2020 by Margaret Ambrose • Donor conception, Featured, IVF • Leave a Comment

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

November 20, 2020February 8, 2021 by Margaret Ambrose • Donor conception, Featured, IVF • Leave a Comment

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

September 22, 2020 by Margaret Ambrose • IVF • Leave a Comment

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

September 20, 2020September 24, 2020 by Margaret Ambrose • Featured, IVF • Leave a Comment

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

September 18, 2020September 24, 2020 by Margaret Ambrose • Featured, IVF, Pregnancy & baby • Leave a Comment

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

September 14, 2020 by Margaret Ambrose • Donor conception, IVF • Leave a Comment

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

August 6, 2020August 7, 2020 by Margaret Ambrose • Donor conception, Featured, IVF • Leave a Comment

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

August 4, 2020August 7, 2020 by Margaret Ambrose • Featured, IVF • Leave a Comment

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

Test Tube Babies and Armies of Clones: a look back on IVF in Australia

July 17, 2020August 7, 2020 by Margaret Ambrose • Donor conception, IVF, Pregnancy & baby • Leave a Comment

When I tell people that my daughters, Greta age nine and Rori age seven, were conceived using an anonymous donor and IVF, the most common response I get is a high five… Read More

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