Her birthday may be October 2020, but the birth of Molly Gibson has actually been 27 years in the making. Read More
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5 books for your summer reading list!
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
How much does it cost to have an IVF baby?
For some people conceiving a baby is absolutely free – but for me, all up it cost around $30,000. I got off lightly. 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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Patience and bravery: IVF parents honoured
A new advertising campaign hitting our screens this month aims to shed light on the emotional rollercoaster that is IVF. 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
And then there were seven
At one time, 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. Every six months I would get a bill for their continued upkeep, and I would think of them then. Read More
IVF in Europe: what’s legal and where
Although IVF and donor conception is now legislated in almost all European countries, a new study has revealed just how large the difference between countries is – did you know that egg donation is illegal in Germany? Read More