As more and more single women are using IVF to fulfil their dreams of parenthood, a new report has found that the negative stigma has lingered. Read More
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.
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
How Life As A Single Mum Has Changed Since 1980
When Suzie Andrews*, a single mother of four, found the perfect rental property, the estate agent was more than happy for her to sign on the dotted line – after all, she had the deposit and a great job with a secure income. They just had one condition: that a man stand guarantor. Read More
Are infertile women the new enemy?
The demonisation of infertile women has largely gone unremarked – until now, when thanks to The Handmaid’s Tale, they are now being openly cast as pure evil… 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.
Everything you need to know about your eggs
The more you know about your eggs, the better you will understand your fertility, says Dr Andy Stamatiou, fertility specialist at City Fertility Centre. 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
What will you do with your leftover embryos?
I always knew that 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… Read More
When ‘Having It All’ Means Not Having a Partner
US parenting magazine Parent Map recently asked writers what ‘having it all’ means to them. For me, having it all meant having children without a partner, using IVF. Read More
Fertility trends and The Handmaid’s Tale
Just how close are we to a Handmaid’s Tale future? The Conversation investigates. Read More