Posted on 30 June 2016
With so many different types of fertility treatments and practitioners around, it is important to be aware of the differences so you can make an informed decision when it comes to who you chose to help you on your fertility journey. Choosing your doctor Selecting your fertility specialist is possibly the most important decision you … Continue reading
Posted on 14 June 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 1 June 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 24 May 2016
Picture: THINKSTOCK As posted in the Herald Sun – http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/men-who-smoke-are-putting-their-chances-of-fatherhood-at-risk/news-story/9dc52d7d125b70119be23a8880bbd042 MEN who smoke are putting their chances of fatherhood at risk, research shows. Long known to affect the fertility of women, studies are increasingly showing that cigarettes also damage men’s ability to reproduce. Research released today by Quit Victoria shows men who are moderate to … Continue reading
