In an Australian first, women in NSW undergoing IVF and accessing other assisted reproductive treatments will soon be given a cash rebate of up to $2,000 to reduce treatment costs. Read More
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New Bluey episode deals with infertility
It’s the Australian children’s show that is loved by parents as much as their kids and is receiving international recognition for its sensitive representation of diversity and often skirted around issues including friendship, parenting, pregnancy, even death. Now, Bluey is tackling infertility. 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
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
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
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
Fertility treatment & COVID-19: Calming the mind
Going through fertility treatment can be a challenging experience both physically and emotionally. Some days you may feel completely overwhelmed, so it is important to put some strategies in place early, to help you cope during these times. Read More
Police checks for IVF patients scrapped in Victoria
People undergoing IVF in Victoria will no longer be required to pass police and child welfare checks before being approved for treatment. Read More
Baby Hatches: safe option or dangerous experiment?
The discovery of an abandoned baby invariably leaves a community seeking answers, but two cases in Sydney in the space of one week at the end of last year has led to some asking a new question: is it time baby hatches were introduced into Australia? Read More
Have baby, will travel
When I told a good friend, and seasoned mother and traveller, that I was taking my newborn to Europe for two months during my maternity leave, she smiled and imparted some advice… Read More