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
Baby Project
Why is everyone losing it over Paris Hilton’s IVF comments?
It can sometimes seem that whenever a celebrity opens up about their IVF journey or struggles with fertility she is hailed a hero. So how come Paris Hilton’s announcement that she was undergoing IVF was met with such anger and hostility? Read More
Sound waves: the next big thing in IVF
A new technique developed by Australian researchers is using sound waves to filter sperm for IVF treatments. Read More
History made as baby girl born from 27-year-old embryo
Her birthday may be October 2020, but the birth of Molly Gibson has actually been 27 years in the making. 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
How much does it cost to have an IVF baby?
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
My story: IVF and the single woman
When Kirsten turned 30 she decided she wanted to be a mum. She hadn’t met Mr Right yet so after saving to put herself in a comfortable financial position, Kirsten made the decision to become a single mum… Read More
My story: Male infertility
Joel and Frieda tried for a baby for a while before they sort help and learnt that both men and women can experience fertility issues…
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My story: Same sex couple and sperm donor
After 11 years together working and travelling, Tracey & Bronwyn decided it was time to start their family… Read More