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
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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
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
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
Your ovulation calculator
Falling pregnant is all about having sex and lots of it every month. Or is it? The reality is that many Australians – men and women – are not aware that timing is absolutely vital when they are trying for a baby. 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
Should IVF and fertility be taught in schools?
Ever since sex education found its way on to the curriculum, it has generally focused on two aspects of reproduction: how a baby is made, and how not to make a baby until you are ready.
Fertility trends and The Handmaid’s Tale
Just how close are we to a Handmaid’s Tale future? The Conversation investigates. Read More
Your questions answered on donor conception and IVF
The Conversation‘s panel of experts answer all your questions about IVF and donor conception. Read More
Debunking those fertility myths
One in six couples face difficulties conceiving and an increasing number of Australians are turning to IVF to create their families. With so much information and advice out there, it’s sometimes difficult to tell fact from well-intentioned advice or even vested interest. So let’s bust some myths. Read More