Posted on August 4, 2016
Internationally, in Brazil and elsewhere, women who were infected with the Zika virus during their pregnancy have had babies born with severe birth defects. A big concern has been microcephaly, where a baby’s head and brain remain very small and fail to develop properly. Affected babies are likely to suffer severe developmental disabilities and may … Continue reading
Posted on June 14, 2016
There is certainly no lack of media hype about egg freezing. Headlines tell us that celebrities are doing it and big businesses like Apple and Facebook are covering treatment costs for their employees. Activists have asked the question: is this about empowering women to make choices or about keeping employees in the workplace rather than … Continue reading
Posted on June 1, 2016
It was a privilege to write this blog post for VARTA in response to the ABC Four Corners program “the baby business”. ABC’s Four Corner’s program (link is external) on 30 May started a conversation that we have to have. Having your first baby after the age of 35 is not what nature intended. IVF technology … Continue reading
Posted on April 12, 2016
Many women are making the choice to freeze eggs to improve their chance to have children when they are ready. Egg freezing is a new technology, but already worldwide, more than 2000 healthy babies have been born from eggs that were frozen and later fertilized using IVF. Common questions asked by women are “how long … Continue reading
Posted on April 11, 2016
When people think about fertility, it is often thought of as something to worry about later in life when you’re ready to start having a family. If you are considering freezing your eggs for later in life there are a few things you need to understand about your body, your eggs, and the optimal time … Continue reading
