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
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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
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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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
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 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
Happy birthday, Candice!
“The birth of a baby is big news in every family, but on the day I was born it was front-page news across Australia. Read More