A new advertising campaign hitting our screens this month aims to shed light on the emotional rollercoaster that is IVF. Read More
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5 things not to say to someone struggling with infertility
Infertility is stressful. In fact, research tells us that distress levels among individuals with infertility are comparable to those of cancer patients. Read More
How much does it cost to have a 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
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
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 in Europe: what’s legal and where
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
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
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
Good odds for second IVF baby success
Women with one IVF baby have an excellent chance of providing them with a little brother or sister. 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