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Finding a positive path through IVF
It’s not surprising that IVF is often seen as a negative journey towards the ultimate positive, but having a glass-half-full approach can make a big difference to the experience.
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Why IVF success rates may not be what you think
Transparency, accountability and responsibilityare essential measures to protect IVF vulnerable patients.
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Crisis? What crisis? Why women are really freezing their eggs
That so many women are freezing their eggs isn't a sign of crisis.
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When you're a solo parent, three is not a crowd
I'm still unsure whether solo parenting is the best or worst idea I've ever had, writes Holly Zwaif.
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How research helped ease my fear of having an IVF baby
Reading every blog and study on IVF throughout my journey helped to ease Amy Klein's mind
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Mum designs emojis to help women going through IVF
When it comes to explaining the "misery and madness" of IVF to loved ones, the prayer emoji just doesn't cut it.
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NSW government to change IVF law
The NSW government plans to change IVF law to ensure the rights of donors and donor-conceived children are better protected.
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The lowlight of my IVF journey: these slippery, slimy, waxy little devils
WARNING: this is going to get messy, gross, personal and involve way too much info.
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There is nothing harmless about sex selection
Parents who wish to choose their child's genitals are perpetuating harmful myths about gender, writes Cat Rodie.
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The long journey to our $250,000 family
Kasey Hincksman's journey to motherhood was a long and expensive one. She told her story to Emma Levett.
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'George Clooney did my IVF egg retrieval,' woman insists
One woman insists she experienced what millions of others could only dream of – she had George Clooney "down there".
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Medical council rules on IVF gender selection
Peak medical council knocks back push to allow parents to choose gender of their baby.
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IVF doesn’t impact future health of your child, new research shows
A British study has found that fears IVF may lead to health problems in children later in life are "largely unfounded".
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