Fact: while some women with severe endometriosis are able to conceive naturally, others with milder cases of the condition struggle to conceive. So while there is often a link established between endometriosis and fertility, it is not always the case. Read More
Pregnancy & baby
Congratulations, you are finally pregnant! And with pregnancy comes a whole new heap of info you need to know (as well as much you would be advised to ignore!).
Mums who refuse to work for free
The work performed by mothers at home has traditionally been unpaid, but one unexpected by-product of lockdown, when everyone was working from home, an increasing number of women began to ask: how come I’m the only one not being paid? Read More
5 books for your summer reading list!
Shared stories make us smile; they get us through tough times; they let us know we’re not alone. This summer (at least for a little while) ditch the how-tos, guides and all the scientific jargon that comes with IVF – find yourself a shady tree to sit beneath, and spend a few hours with people who have been there and come out the other side. Read More
Women who choose parenting partners, not life partners
It’s called co-parenting or platonic parenting, and it’s when two or more people, not in a relationship, come together to raise children. The list of possible combinations is endless. 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
Test Tube Babies and Armies of Clones: a look back on IVF in Australia
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
Life for the single mother in 2020
She is aged 41, university educated and employed in a professional field. Despite her workload, she is the sole carer of two or three children. And there’s an increasing chance she may never have met the father of her kids. Read More
The bedroom secret that could get you pregnant quicker
A regular bedtime can help women get pregnant sooner, according to a new study. Read More
Egg freezing rush due to COVID-19
Women in New York have been inundating fertility clinics with requests for their eggs to be frozen, an unexpected result of the COVID-19 virus. Read More