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…
Donor conception
Sometimes it takes three to make a baby. Sometimes it takes four. And sometimes it takes one and someone that person has never met. Donating your sperm or eggs so that another can experience parenthood is one of life’s great acts of giving. It also poses unique challenges and rewards.
“How I chose a sperm donor”
ABC Life speaks to The Baby Project editor, Margaret Ambrose, and other women about how they chose their sperm donor: what did they look for? What did they consider important? Known or unknown donor? Read More
Three-parent IVF could prevent illness in many children (but it’s really more like 2.002-parent IVF)
Here’s everything you need to know about three-parent IVF – including why it’s important, and why we need to start calling it something else. 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
Want to up your chances of IVF success? Try a Mediterranean diet
A new study has revealed the surprising link between diet and IVF success. Read More
Should Medicare funding for IVF be capped at 40?
The Victorian Government is currently reviewing its assisted reproduction legislation, and on the table, amongst other issues, is the question: should Medicare for IVF end once a woman hits 40 years of age? Read More
What if you discovered you shared 50% of your DNA with your mother’s fertility specialist?
This is what has happened to scores of donor-conceived people in the Netherlands, where a fertility doctor has been accused of using his own sperm to inseminate patients without their consent. Read More
#TalkAboutTrying: women sharing fertility struggles with a hashtag
Even though one in six Australians struggle to become pregnant, anyone going through IVF will tell you it can be a very lonely experience. Read More
High Court rules on donor/dad case
The High Court of Australia has ruled in the case of a sperm donor who argued he should be considered the legal father because he was involved in the child’s life.