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
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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
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
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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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
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
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
TikTok video explains DIY insemination
Social media platform TikTok has become a popular platform for DIY projects – and now a single mum in the USA has shown her followers how to get pregnant “without a man or a doctor”. Read More