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
motherhood
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
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
Staying power
IVF getting too much? Thinking of throwing in the towel? According to the results of a recent study, you might want to hang in there just that little bit longer.
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
Improve your fertility in 2020
If you want 2020 to be the year you fall pregnant, there are several things you need to start doing today to optimise your fertility health. Here are a few of the most important. Read More
“What my IVF journey taught me about my mother”
Our journeys to single motherhood had been completely different. But through my IVF journey, I began to see my mum in a way I had never before…
First family fertility journey
Jenny Morrison, the wife of Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, has spoken publically of her 14-year fertility struggle. Read More
Five tips every single mother should know at Christmas
Since becoming a single mother, I’ve pretty much successfully navigated the ups and downs, and even developed skills I never knew I had. 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